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Pad and Quill Octavo for ipad 2
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Thanks for the great review.
I am glad I cancelled my Portenzo order -didn't look like I was going to get it anytime soon anyway.
Look forward to an update!
didnt see this in here.. saw it on portenzo thread lol. nice review..
http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/press-releases/review-of-the-octavo-for-ipad-2/
http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/press-releases/review-of-the-octavo-for-ipad-2/
Ok. Got another email this morning. They ate shipping me another one out today and crediting my account 10 dollars so I can send mine back after I receive the new one. Very quick customer service and outstanding. I have no issues with the workmanship of my case. Issues do happen and they took care of it. Outstanding.
I got my shipping notice this morning as well. Hopefully no issues at the border and I have it by Friday. Going on a trip and my iPad will have it's first exposure to the wild outdoors.
Got a replacement case today. Pad and Quill addressed my issues very quickly and I will say this case is perfect and tight. Just what I wanted. Great, great customer service.
My Octavo just got here. Took exactly one week from the time I ordered to the time it got into my hands. I got the blue interior. It's super nice, very well made. Leather and wood look and feel great. Weight and thickness are like carrying an old yearbook but a little heavier. Camera hole is centered. It came with instructions and extra bumper material.
I also got a Bookbook case from Twelve South a couple weeks ago while I was waiting for Portenzo (which I ended up quitting on). I have to say that while I love the moleskine-type cases and am beyond happy with the quality of the Octavo, I just love the bookbook more in terms of look/feel/cushioning.
I will post pics of both later when I get a minute.
I also got a Bookbook case from Twelve South a couple weeks ago while I was waiting for Portenzo (which I ended up quitting on). I have to say that while I love the moleskine-type cases and am beyond happy with the quality of the Octavo, I just love the bookbook more in terms of look/feel/cushioning.
I will post pics of both later when I get a minute.
@American Beauty
I also considered the bookbook and was surprised that it been rarely mentioned on here. Maybe the look is a bit too much and some people may not like all the straps that cover the bezel. I found the way to adjust angle in landscape mode a clever idea.
I also considered the bookbook and was surprised that it been rarely mentioned on here. Maybe the look is a bit too much and some people may not like all the straps that cover the bezel. I found the way to adjust angle in landscape mode a clever idea.
I actually have the same exact setup as you. BookBook in my hands now, and the Octavio should be here today.
I really love the BookBook. I put a little magnet on the inside and attached it with double-sided tape to activate the on/off feature. Works perfectly.
Looking forward to comparing the two together.
I'll post some pics when I get the Octavio.
I highly recommend the BookBook. I love it and the strap isn't a deal breaker. The reason I got it, was because I was out at a meeting and had my iPad 2 sitting out on a table at a coffee shop. I started to get paranoid, because at the time, I was using a simple Targus case. Anyone could tell I had an iPad sitting there. So, I wanted to keep it hidden and that's why I got the BookBook. I feel so much safer now
Ok here are a ton of pictures of both the Octavo and the Bookbook. They're all slightly blue because of the gloomy day here.
In the box were the case, an instruction sheet, a history sheet, a card notifying the rare possibility that the magnet would trigger when folded behind, and some extra bumper material.
On to the case:
It has a really nice texture:
I tried to get pictures of all of the openings for buttons and sound. Music really does sound great with the ipad in the case thanks to the wood channel.
The logo on the back actually looks nice.
In the box were the case, an instruction sheet, a history sheet, a card notifying the rare possibility that the magnet would trigger when folded behind, and some extra bumper material.
On to the case:
It has a really nice texture:
I tried to get pictures of all of the openings for buttons and sound. Music really does sound great with the ipad in the case thanks to the wood channel.
The logo on the back actually looks nice.