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Portenzo iPad 2 Case: Now a Smart Cover
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Magnets in the cover...
Since 1,102 posts in this thread aren't enough...
Going back to the original theme of this thread (that Portenzo is now a Smart Cover), I was thinking today (dangerous!) about the magnets in the case. Obviously the iPad is designed with them in mind... so they are unlikely to cause any problems with the unit. But what about other computer equipment?
For example, I was planning to put my iPad & the case (in about 4 weeks when I finally get them) in the bag with my work laptop. I'm wondering if this may be a bad idea. While I've seen suggestions that LCD screens don't have the issues with magnets that CRT displays did... what about hard drives and other components?
Any thoughts?
Since 1,102 posts in this thread aren't enough...
Going back to the original theme of this thread (that Portenzo is now a Smart Cover), I was thinking today (dangerous!) about the magnets in the case. Obviously the iPad is designed with them in mind... so they are unlikely to cause any problems with the unit. But what about other computer equipment?
For example, I was planning to put my iPad & the case (in about 4 weeks when I finally get them) in the bag with my work laptop. I'm wondering if this may be a bad idea. While I've seen suggestions that LCD screens don't have the issues with magnets that CRT displays did... what about hard drives and other components?
Any thoughts?
The magnets on the case are very small, attached is a picture of what looks to be 3 circular magnets. They are strong enough to hold about 5 paperclips on the front of the case. I wondered about if this could do any damage to a hard drive too, I don't put my iPad and case on top of my laptop just in case.
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I carry my iPad with the smart cover on the over of my laptop I set it on the keyboard when my laptop is open while walking to meetings, I put my iPad 2 w/ the smart cover right next to my laptop in my briefcase...I've had no issues at all. I want even concerned.
Ughhh. Looks like that liner is not evenly distanced from edge of cover.
Regretting my order now. Plus did not see those magnet lumps in other cases.
WTF portenzo? Please explain.
Is it just me or are most your posts just complaints and whining? Cancel your order, wait for your other cases to burn away and get off this post. Don't criticize what others have just because you're salty about "pretenzo" is it? Cute.
Welcome you MacRumors! Nice of you to join just to talk Portenzo.
If you do not like criticism, feel free to read another thread. Since you were so happy to see the mod step in, try reading the post you quoted and what it says about labeling people with different views "whiny"
It is evenly distanced from edge of cover. That pictures has a weird angle that makes it look like it's not. It's not easy to judge just from pictures, I think it's a well made case. Also when things are handmade, they can't be perfect.
Welcome you MacRumors! Nice of you to join just to talk Portenzo.
If you do not like criticism, feel free to read another thread. Since you were so happy to see the mod step in, try reading the post you quoted and what it says about labeling people with different views "whiny"
lmao! you're hilarious! ya I joined jus for "pretenzo". You got it buddy! lol..
lol thanks for chiming in. Don't need to "comeback" on a thread homie. good look though.
im talking about "general questions"...
I think they are too overwhelm to answer any of that, just paying attention to order changes
. I even changed the interior for mine and I haven't heard a confirmation yet. I think once they start mailing the Moroccos, everything might be back to normal... Hopefully!It's a nice looking case, and USA. Too big pluses.
But a few minuses, too. It looks bulky, I'm concerned with dust and debris entering around the ports as well.
For now I'm giving the Yoobao a try. Will wait to see reviews when folks actually have some Portenzo's.
But a few minuses, too. It looks bulky, I'm concerned with dust and debris entering around the ports as well.
For now I'm giving the Yoobao a try. Will wait to see reviews when folks actually have some Portenzo's.
I think they are too overwhelm to answer any of that, just paying attention to order changes
Their official Facebook states they hope to clear the backlog within 2-4 weeks.
Also, they've been working 20 hours a day, 7 days a week.
A small shipment of morocco goes out Monday, with big shipments going out the rest of this week......
I don't buy that. I think they are trying to keep the natives from getting restless and jumping ship.
It would be easy enough to post a one line status daily: levant orders completed through xx/yy/2011 and similarly for Morocco, etc. That would stop the myriad of daily queries. Why don't they do that and instead give ambiguous updates like: shipping a small batch of Morocco next week and larger batches after that?
My guess? They are badly overwhelmed and it will probably be 4 to 5 weeks before they get some kind of order. It would not serve them to update us with that clear of a picture or else some might bolt.
I see where you are coming from, but if you give people an inch, then they want a mile, or in this scenario people want daily personal order queue location updates and that'd really eat up their time.
Alot on their FB want specific updates on their orders, if they did that for everyone........they'd never see the end of it....
Maybe. But they don't have to respond. And, it would save them time if they were specific as the number of queries would drop.
It's simple and efficient. They don't do it because they don't want that level of clarity into the chaos.
I think they have no idea how backed up they are but if they some out and say we are too overwhelmed people will bolt for sure. So they are trying their best to get orders out within 2-3 weeks but I highly doubt that someone ordering Morocco today will get a case within 2-3 weeks. Which is why they should be more realistic on their site.
Upgrading to 2-day shipping if you are 4 weeks overdue is hardly adequate compensation. But whatever, I have a great P&Q until this Portenzo comes.
Upgrading to 2-day shipping if you are 4 weeks overdue is hardly adequate compensation. But whatever, I have a great P&Q until this Portenzo comes.
yah.. realistically all orders should be put on back burner until all preorders are done.. people ordering now should be told in advance that their order could take 2-4weeks.. something.. i still haven't received any notice of changing my order to levant from morocco or changing one of them to 23.5.. so i have no idea when i will get both of mine.. i did email with my order number back on the 27th.. no reply yet.. no notice of shipping yet.. orderd on 15th
i did email with my order number back on the 27th.. no reply yet.. no notice of shipping yet.. orderd on 15thyah.. realistically all orders should be put on back burner until all preorders are done.. people ordering now should be told in advance that their order could take 2-4weeks.. something.. i still haven't received any notice of changing my order to levant from morocco or changing one of them to 23.5.. so i have no idea when i will get both of mine..
If they don't search their emails for changes until they get ready to make a case, I am not sure how it will help to change from morocco with the hope of speeding it up.
I don't think logistics is their strong suit - they are working hard to get as many out as they can. It would be appropriate to put a hold on new orders or provide a proper timeframe.