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Portenzo iPad 2 Case: Now a Smart Cover

Wait, so what about those of us who have ordered already but want the leather options? Should we cancel, or just ask Darin to amend our order?
 
Just to show you what a class outfit this is: My Portenzo for Ipad 1 case broke. Portenzo gave me a credit for a brand new case, that I applied towards a new ipad 2 case!! Just 8 bucks shipping.

Now that's customer support!
 
I emailed Darin to ask if darker wood is something pre-orders can change before shipping, his response was:

"Yes, an email will go out to all orders before shipping, so they can be modified. Photos coming as soon as humanly possible. We are literally sleeping in shifts to get this perfected and into high production mode. (and VERY EXCITED!!!)"
 
aricher said:
I emailed Darin to ask if darker wood is something pre-orders can change before shipping, his response was:

"Yes, an email will go out to all orders before shipping, so they can be modified. Photos coming as soon as humanly possible. We are literally sleeping in shifts to get this perfected and into high production mode. (and VERY EXCITED!!!)"
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Ooooo, aaaaaa, dark wood! That will go great with the Morocco/Dark Blue I ordered :)
 
Must .... resist .... dark .... wood.

Honestly, the thing holding me back is that, at some point, my 4 year old or 2 year old will grab the iPad when I'm not looking. And at that point, I need the case to act as a savior.

If I was about 10 years further along with them, it'd be a no-brainer. But, and this is the desire talking, I may be reaching past the point of no return and forget how the little ones may handle it.
 
Has anyone asked about how this "sound chamber" is going to work? That's the only thing thats holding me back from ordering.. I don't want muffled sound or anything..
 
argh, i can't wait to see the pictures of these new models! Hopefully they get some up soon with estimated shipping starting next week!


still torn whether or not to get the regular one or the leather alano.....waiting for those pictures lol
 
bigwinnerx said:
Must .... resist .... dark .... wood.

Honestly, the thing holding me back is that, at some point, my 4 year old or 2 year old will grab the iPad when I'm not looking. And at that point, I need the case to act as a savior.

If I was about 10 years further along with them, it'd be a no-brainer. But, and this is the desire talking, I may be reaching past the point of no return and forget how the little ones may handle it.
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My son, now 2 1/2 has been playing with my iPad 1 since launch day. The rule in our house is "only on the couch" which he respects. Same goes for the iPhone. We really try to hammer home with him to "respect your toys, books, etc" and his school follows the same lesson, it works wonders.

I had the Portenzo case for my iPad 1 and it worked well in my son's lap, cover folded back. I wouldn't let a 2 year old hold me back from purchasing this wonderful case.
 
aricher said:
My son, now 2 1/2 has been playing with my iPad 1 since launch day. The rule in our house is "only on the couch" which he respects. Same goes for the iPhone. We really try to hammer home with him to "respect your toys, books, etc" and his school follows the same lesson, it works wonders.

I had the Portenzo case for my iPad 1 and it worked well in my son's lap, cover folded back. I wouldn't let a 2 year old hold me back from purchasing this wonderful case.
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Thanks for the push. I can blame you! j/k

Can't wait to see some of the pictures roll in to this thread over the next few weeks. My iPad isn't due until mid-April, but, I think this is the one I really want. I'll make it work.
 
I like the strap...I don't know but I'm more comfortable with the strap than a magnet to keep the cover closed.
 
Chupa Chupa said:
I know cases like these and the Dodo are popular but I don't really understand the desire to all thickness and weight to the iPad. I mean the reason I bought the iPad2 is b/c it was thinner and lighter. What is the pull here? -- not being facetious, just curious.
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For me it's just differen't priorities for different usage scanarios. If I'm carrying my iPad to work or using it while i'm more mobile, I like something like this case (also looking at http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05.php?t_id=5764&t_mode=des) that has a nice professional look, but that I can also shove into my backpack without worrying about scratching up the screen or back. Still slim and easy to hold without dropping, easy to handle while on the move (I like the 'book' like way of holding it). Also if you DO drop it, it's not the best protection in the world, but will still absorb some of the impact and keep it from getting scratched up. Easy to put it in/take out.

When I'm at home, work, or a friends house though, I would go no case all the way though and take advantage of the great design :)

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Actually I will say that I don't get the love for dodocase though (i never had the first gen ipad though). To me it just looks like an old textbook or yearbook from the 80's...
 
Just pre-ordered mine. Damn you guys for showing me a nice product! :)

Let's update this thread with some pics once people start receiving them.
 
I'm basically going for a look as close as possible to an actual Moleskine, so I chose the "Natural Linen" lining and I'll stick with the lighter wood color if darker woods become available.
 
biosci said:
So, do you guys like the strap or not? I kinda like the strap on my dodocase (But thinking of going portenzo this round)...
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I'm gonna ask for the strap and the magnetic closure. I love the look of strap. But I want that magnetic closure.
 
In this thread, I've gone from not wanting this as my only case, to worrying about my kids, to now being very close to ordering a green apple (it's the color that I first went to). But, I think I'm still going to wait until we get some pictures.
 
manman said:
For me it's just differen't priorities for different usage scanarios. If I'm carrying my iPad to work or using it while i'm more mobile, I like something like this case (also looking at http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05.php?t_id=5764&t_mode=des) that has a nice professional look, but that I can also shove into my backpack without worrying about scratching up the screen or back. Still slim and easy to hold without dropping, easy to handle while on the move (I like the 'book' like way of holding it). Also if you DO drop it, it's not the best protection in the world, but will still absorb some of the impact and keep it from getting scratched up. Easy to put it in/take out.

When I'm at home, work, or a friends house though, I would go no case all the way though and take advantage of the great design :)

Edit:
Actually I will say that I don't get the love for dodocase though (i never had the first gen ipad though). To me it just looks like an old textbook or yearbook from the 80's...
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I was at a bar in my hotel. I had my ipad 1 in the Portenzo composition notebook sitting on the bar. I went to the bathroom and came back and opened it up. The bartender asked me if that was the same book that was there a moment ago. HE said he never noticed it was in there. Then I realized how incognito my ipad was in that case. Most people just assumed it was a composition book and didn't pay it any attention.

That right there is a perk of the case my friend. It doesn't scream I GOT AN IPAD! I like that for work and travel. It gives my ipad a STEALTHY look.
 
Xultar said:
I was at a bar in my hotel. I had my ipad 1 in the Portenzo composition notebook sitting on the bar. I went to the bathroom and came back and opened it up.
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You left your iPad sitting on the bar while you went to take a whiz????:eek:

Just how drunk were you?
 
MikePA said:
You left your iPad sitting on the bar while you went to take a whiz????:eek:

Just how drunk were you?
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I was feeling pretty lubricated. I know right! Now I think about it and I wonder if I was more beer goggled than I thought.

But it was there when i got back.

Better than dropping it in the toilet I guess.
 
Are there any comparison photos of the current portenzo case next to a MBP? :p

I'd like to judge thickness etc.
 
Can anyone with the Portenzo for the first iPad tell me if an iPad with a skin (like BSE) will fit into the case? I've ordered my Portenzo and also have a full body BSE skin ordered. BSE should arrive in a day or two and I'm debating whether or not I should apply the skin to the front only or apply to both front and back.

Thanks!
 
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