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iPad Review: Kavaj Hamburg Case for iPad Air 2--Love that Leather!

kgenova

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When the folks at Kavaj said they would send me out a Hamburg case for the iPad Air 2, my expectations were high. I had already reviewed all three of their iPhone 6 Plus cases (Dallas, Tokyo and Miami) and been very impressed. Well, when the Hamburg arrived, it surpassed my expectations. This is a very nice leather case. I like it much more than my Apple Smart Case--it has a more versatile stand, the leather feels softer and it feels as if it would provide more protection in a fall. Plus, at $59.99, it is a serious steal. Here's a few pics:

Kavaj Hamburg for iPad Air 2- Back View.jpg

Kavaj Hamburg for iPad Air 2- Back Stand View.jpg

Kavaj Hamburg for iPad Air 2- Front Stand View.jpg

Kavaj Hamburg for iPad Air 2- Typing Stand View.jpg

Kavaj Hamburg for iPad Air 2- Front View.jpg

And here's my YouTube review:

Thanks!

Kristin
 
Berlin is nice and light. Although a lot of people dont like how it covers up the bezel around the screen. A little different then other cases
 
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I've had the Berlin case since November. As said, lightweight. Has held up very well. Better than the iPhone Dallas.
 
Orlandorealtor said:
My Dallas case started falling apart after a month , wrote Kavaj and got a full refund
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Wow! I'm glad Kavaj is standing behind their products, but I'm sorry to hear that about the Dallas. My Dallas is holding up well--no problems with stitching or leather or anything. I do switch out my cases a lot, however, so I wouldn't say it has been getting heavy use.

Kristin
 
Orlandorealtor said:
My Dallas case started falling apart after a month , wrote Kavaj and got a full refund
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Mine is still intact but overly creased at the fold and I don't see it holding up well. I still use it for the gym. Some glue started to peel but I fixed that.

In general I don't mate well with flip wallets.
 
kgenova said:
Wow! I'm glad Kavaj is standing behind their products, but I'm sorry to hear that about the Dallas. My Dallas is holding up well--no problems with stitching or leather or anything. I do switch out my cases a lot, however, so I wouldn't say it has been getting heavy use.

Kristin
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Also my Hamburg came apart at one place on top by bezel, and won't stand upright. Stlll usable ans they refunded that too after I sent pics

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viewfly said:
Mine is still intact but overly creased at the fold and I don't see it holding up well. I still use it for the gym. Some glue started to peel but I fixed that.

In general I don't mate well with flip wallets.
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I glued mine too, still somewhat usable
 
Orlandorealtor said:
Also my Hamburg came apart at one place on top by bezel, and won't stand upright. Stlll usable ans they refunded that too after I sent pics

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I glued mine too, still somewhat usable
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My Berlin iPad case case has held up well. The Dallas just looks more used and I predict its life to be shorter. With so much flip action i don't know a thin leather case that can survive that.

What case do you use now?
 
viewfly said:
My Berlin iPad case case has held up well. The Dallas just looks more used and I predict its life to be shorter. With so much flip action i don't know a thin leather case that can survive that.

What case do you use now?
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Went back to my devicewear ridge on my Ipad Air 2 and a Verus wallet on my 6 Plus,,both not leather but nice.
 
Well, as I said before, it is good that Kavaj is standing behind its products when they do not perform as promised. I haven't had any issues with my Kavaj products, but I am pretty gentle on things.

Which Verus wallet case do you have, if you don't mind my asking? I have the Verus Dandy Klop and the Verus Dandy Layered Wallet, and I think they are nice cases, but I find the faux leather to be overly slippery feeling in the hand.
 
kgenova said:
Well, as I said before, it is good that Kavaj is standing behind its products when they do not perform as promised. I haven't had any issues with my Kavaj products, but I am pretty gentle on things.

Which Verus wallet case do you have, if you don't mind my asking? I have the Verus Dandy Klop and the Verus Dandy Layered Wallet, and I think they are nice cases, but I find the faux leather to be overly slippery feeling in the hand.
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Got the Layered Verus Wallet . I too am gentle with my products but for some reason the Kavaj did not hold up well for me. Still usable but coming apart. I am still looking at that Doc Artisan for a leather wallet. I love the leather. Any other recommendations on leather at this time?
 
Orlandorealtor said:
Got the Layered Verus Wallet . I too am gentle with my products but for some reason the Kavaj did not hold up well for me. Still usable but coming apart. I am still looking at that Doc Artisan for a leather wallet. I love the leather. Any other recommendations on leather at this time?
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Doc Artisan is in the middle of releasing a whole new set of products. The case I reviewed for them--the Sport Leather Combo Wallet--is getting a complete redesign and will be available later this summer. They also have a new wallet design which has been on pre-order and is shipping next week. I should have a sample to review any day now. Overall, I'd say that the Doc Artisan products are the most heavy duty of the leather cases I have reviewed. I have been super impressed with their quality and look forward to seeing their new products.

The Verus Layered Wallet is really nice, for a faux leather product. It looks great and seems very well constructed. I just find it too slippery for my tastes :)
 
kgenova said:
Doc Artisan is in the middle of releasing a whole new set of products. The case I reviewed for them--the Sport Leather Combo Wallet--is getting a complete redesign and will be available later this summer. They also have a new wallet design which has been on pre-order and is shipping next week. I should have a sample to review any day now. Overall, I'd say that the Doc Artisan products are the most heavy duty of the leather cases I have reviewed. I have been super impressed with their quality and look forward to seeing their new products.

The Verus Layered Wallet is really nice, for a faux leather product. It looks great and seems very well constructed. I just find it too slippery for my tastes :)
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Thanks for the info, The Verus is a little slippery but it works well and I really like it Don't like the Apple emblem exposed on the back but I just pu a screen saver over it to protect it. . May wait for the new Doc Artisan Sport Case. I like that it has an elastic band to keep everything in place.
 
Orlandorealtor said:
Thanks for the info, The Verus is a little slippery but it works well and I really like it Don't like the Apple emblem exposed on the back but I just pu a screen saver over it to protect it. . May wait for the new Doc Artisan Sport Case. I like that it has an elastic band to keep everything in place.
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I'm actually quite excited for the new Sport Combo Case because I think the new positioning of the strap will work well, and because it appears to have a stand function. I love wallet cases with a stand!

Kristin
 
kgenova said:
I'm actually quite excited for the new Sport Combo Case because I think the new positioning of the strap will work well, and because it appears to have a stand function. I love wallet cases with a stand!

Kristin
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Is their a picture and description of the new Sport Case that is coming out later this year Kristin? Thanks

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Orlandorealtor said:
Is their a picture and description of the new Sport Case that is coming out later this year Kristin? Thanks
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Thought I found it but that was the old Sports Case Pictures
 
Orlandorealtor said:
Thanks I really like the looks of that one and has the camera cutout in the main case so you can leave the removable case in and take pics.
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I agree--it looks really nice. Also, the strap looks like it covers the camera when the case is strapped closed. Nice design--protective!
 
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