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Portenzo iPad 2 Case: Now a Smart Cover

SmittS said:
I had a Portenzo for my original iPad and it wasn't for me. The typing mode on this case did not work. The hinge was very weak and wouldn't hold in typing mode. When I first got the case is was barely strong enough to hold it in typing mode, but even then the angle was so slight you might as well lay it flat on the table.
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The original model was a 'Lay Flat' design. Most of our customers wanted it to fold flat (which it would do when it was broken in). Eventually, (several months ago) that was outnumbered by requests for a stiffer spine, so we changed it to the stiffer spine. Now we get requests for the Lay Flat... lol

The iPad 2 cases all have the 90 degree spine.

SmittS said:
The hinge also started to wear badly after only a month of use and started to whiten.
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The very corners of the spine will whiten as it gets used. Usually in the first few days or so. This is the cover material breaking-in where it folds/bends the most, on the very corners of the spine. It will happen to all books/covers made with this type of f aux leather.

The spine/gutters (as in, the whole length of the spine) should not turn white except in cases of *extreme* use. We've never had a spine/gutter area turn white, you'd have to open/close it two or three thousand times a day for that to happen.

You should email me from the website and I'll take a look at it. We stand behind our product.

SmittS said:
I understand they made the hinges stronger,
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Technically speaking, we made them break at different angles. The relative strength of the material is inherent.


SmittS said:
but I'm not going to gamble $60 bucks again.
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And you shouldn't have to. Email me from the website. If you have a defective case, we'll replace it.

Thanks again,
Darin and Team Portenzo
 
Portenzo! said:
The original model was a 'Lay Flat' design. Most of our customers wanted it to fold flat (which it would do when it was broken in). Eventually, (several months ago) that was outnumbered by requests for a stiffer spine, so we changed it to the stiffer spine. Now we get requests for the Lay Flat... lol

The iPad 2 cases all have the 90 degree spine.


The very corners of the spine will whiten as it gets used. Usually in the first few days or so. This is the cover material breaking-in where it folds/bends the most, on the very corners of the spine. It will happen to all books/covers made with this type of f aux leather.

The spine/gutters (as in, the whole length of the spine) should not turn white except in cases of *extreme* use. We've never had a spine/gutter area turn white, you'd have to open/close it two or three thousand times a day for that to happen.

You should email me from the website and I'll take a look at it. We stand behind our product.


Technically speaking, we made them break at different angles. The relative strength of the material is inherent.




And you shouldn't have to. Email me from the website. If you have a defective case, we'll replace it.

Thanks again,
Darin and Team Portenzo
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THIS^^^
I ordered yesterday after reading through this thread and realizing they produce excellent products, stand behind that quality, and offer thorough quality customer service.
 
mysterygirl said:
Portenzo,
I was wondering if the case will accommodate an iPad that has a skin over it. I purchased a full body skin from BSE. I've applied the front skin, but am debating whether or not I should apply the skin to the back. I'm debating whether or not the tiny amount of extra thickness would result in the iPad not fitting in the case appropriately.

I am SO excited for this case!!!!! Hoping to see more pictures to get me through the next few days/week! :)

Thanks!
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I, too, would like to know this... Somehow, tho, I think the Portenzo won't quite work as designed with a body skin...
 
mysterygirl said:
Portenzo,
I was wondering if the case will accommodate an iPad that has a skin over it. I purchased a full body skin from BSE. I've applied the front skin, but am debating whether or not I should apply the skin to the back. I'm debating whether or not the tiny amount of extra thickness would result in the iPad not fitting in the case appropriately.

I am SO excited for this case!!!!! Hoping to see more pictures to get me through the next few days/week! :)

Thanks!
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Most skins *should* be ok. We can't really say for sure (yet) but as long as they leave an area round the edges (half an inch or so) you should be fine. We will publish more specs on this as we determine the limits.

Thanks,
Darin and Team Portenzo
 
Wondering if I order without a camera hole will taking the iPad in and out of the case often cause it to not fit as well in the case over time?
 
MrMac'n'Cheese said:
THIS^^^
I ordered yesterday after reading through this thread and realizing they produce excellent products, stand behind that quality, and offer thorough quality customer service.
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exactly what i did.. read every review and every thread i could find with detailed reviews and comments.. watched a bunch of youtube videos.. and then found Darin posts regularly on here to answer questions and help others with problems.. that was the icing on the cake in my eyes to decide to get a portenzo case for our ipad 2s :)

weisjt said:
the price and size just is to much for me, ill stick with a thinner more functional case
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thats fine.. $39+ tax was too much for the 'smart cover' from apple.. then i would of had to find something to protect the back too.. thats why i looked elsewhere.. :)
 
psychonaut said:
Wondering if I order without a camera hole will taking the iPad in and out of the case often cause it to not fit as well in the case over time?
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That really should not have any noticeable effect. You will get instructions on the recommended installation/removal process with your case.

Darin & Team Portenzo
 
Portenzo! said:
The original model was a 'Lay Flat' design. Most of our customers wanted it to fold flat (which it would do when it was broken in). Eventually, (several months ago) that was outnumbered by requests for a stiffer spine, so we changed it to the stiffer spine. Now we get requests for the Lay Flat... lol

The iPad 2 cases all have the 90 degree spine.


The very corners of the spine will whiten as it gets used. Usually in the first few days or so. This is the cover material breaking-in where it folds/bends the most, on the very corners of the spine. It will happen to all books/covers made with this type of f aux leather.

The spine/gutters (as in, the whole length of the spine) should not turn white except in cases of *extreme* use. We've never had a spine/gutter area turn white, you'd have to open/close it two or three thousand times a day for that to happen.

You should email me from the website and I'll take a look at it. We stand behind our product.


Technically speaking, we made them break at different angles. The relative strength of the material is inherent.




And you shouldn't have to. Email me from the website. If you have a defective case, we'll replace it.

Thanks again,
Darin and Team Portenzo
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Thanks for the explanations. I do respect that it is a quality product, I suppose it just isn't for me. I did always get comments on how nice of a case it was. I just need something with a better inclined and sturdy typing mode. I don't think I had a defective case. I sold the case with my original iPad. I think the new owner is very happy!
 
Is it bad if I tease?

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... never before seen outside 'The Bunker'... just for you guys.

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Special Edition, the 'Twenty Three and A Half'. White leather with Italian cloth interior. Available for order very, very soon...

Darin and Team Portenzo
 
Portenzo! said:
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... never before seen outside 'The Bunker'... just for you guys.

twentythreeandahalf.jpg


Special Edition, the 'Twenty Three and A Half'. White leather with Italian cloth interior. Available for order very, very soon...

Darin and Team Portenzo
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Gorgeous! At this rate, I'm concerned I could become a "collector" of Portenzo cases!
 
blueridge said:
exactly what i did.. read every review and every thread i could find with detailed reviews and comments.. watched a bunch of youtube videos.. and then found Darin posts regularly on here to answer questions and help others with problems.. that was the icing on the cake in my eyes to decide to get a portenzo case for our ipad 2s :)




thats fine.. $39+ tax was too much for the 'smart cover' from apple.. then i would of had to find something to protect the back too.. thats why i looked elsewhere.. :)
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I bought a smart cover (plastic one) just to be safe, a couple days ago, with my iPad(B&H FTW!arriving monday btw), but after researching the dodocase, that pad&quill, the smartcovers, many sleeves etc, I felt portenzo's product was the best deal as far as quality, durability, customer service/support(very involved, they regularly post here), and they stand by their products, which is a lot more than I can say for many other companies.

Therefore I'll probably return the smartcover....
 
Portenzo! said:
twentythreeandahalf_2.jpg


Special Edition, the 'Twenty Three and A Half'. White leather with Italian cloth interior. Available for order very, very soon...

Darin and Team Portenzo
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I wonder how this would look with a black iPad... Does white backing get dirty easily? Looks nice! What color is that interior?
 
biosci said:
I wonder how this would look with a black iPad... Does white backing get dirty easily? Looks nice! What color is that interior?
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Interior is Wheat Italian Cloth. The white leather cleans like a dream. I'm very impressed with it so far.


mysterygirl said:
Gorgeous! At this rate, I'm concerned I could become a "collector" of Portenzo cases!
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LOL, believe me, you would not be the first. We have package deals for our collectors.

Darin (the team is enjoying a few hours off!)
 
Portenzo! said:
Interior is Wheat Italian Cloth. The white leather cleans like a dream. I'm very impressed with it so far.




LOL, believe me, you would not be the first. We have package deals for our collectors.

Darin (the team is enjoying a few hours off!)
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Well deserved I'm sure, I worked in a factory/production environment for a little under a year, and it's hard work.
 
Portenzo! said:
twentythreeandahalf_2.jpg


... never before seen outside 'The Bunker'... just for you guys.

twentythreeandahalf.jpg


Special Edition, the 'Twenty Three and A Half'. White leather with Italian cloth interior. Available for order very, very soon...

Darin and Team Portenzo
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It's beautiful! I placed my order tonight maybe I should've held off just a little longer :)
 
Wow...

I think you have caught my eye. I really wanted something thin, but these look very nice. Checking out the site now. When are these expected to go on sale?
 
-iMatt- said:
I think you have caught my eye. I really wanted something thin, but these look very nice. Checking out the site now. When are these expected to go on sale?
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Monday for the basic version, the others "very soon"!!!

EDIT: Monday they start shipping, but the base model is available for order now :p
 
MrMac'n'Cheese said:
Monday for the basic version, the others "very soon"!!!

EDIT: Monday they start shipping, but the base model is available for order now :p
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Thanks. I'm seriously interested now that I have seen the pics of the original cases. Any idea when pics for the iPad 2 Notebook style case will be posted? I'm interested in seeing how the speaker and rear camera is handled.
 
I thought before they shipped they were going to give the people that preordered the opportunity to pick a darker wood etc.. ?
 
Darin, being that all the cases have the sleep/wake auto function built in, why bother putting the access hole to the sleep button on the top? Is it possible to order it without the hole? The fewer holes the better in my opinion. In actuality, the only holes i'd want are the microphone, 30 pin port, speaker and headphone jack. I don't need the volume rocker/rotate hole either since the function is built into the dock.

I'd just like it to look as much like a journal as possible.
 
The fewer the better...

txr0ckabilly said:
Darin, being that all the cases have the sleep/wake auto function built in, why bother putting the access hole to the sleep button on the top? Is it possible to order it without the hole? The fewer holes the better in my opinion. In actuality, the only holes i'd want are the microphone, 30 pin port, speaker and headphone jack. I don't need the volume rocker/rotate hole either since the function is built into the dock.

I'd just like it to look as much like a journal as possible.
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We are working on such an option for the future. Elimination of the Power button hole will greatly strengthen the case.
 
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