iPad rooCase iPad Air Origami Case

[MrXiro]

What do you not like about the back specifically, I'm curious..

The Smart Cover is ok. I think the 4 panel Smart Cover for previous iPads was better. However, the smart case is pretty bad. How do they even justify having a strip sticking out the right side instead of being flush with the iPad body? Just lazy design work..

I'm not a big fan of the amount of mass it adds to the back of the iPad Air... not really bad in weight though.

Not the most rational thing to dislike... but I've been carrying my iPad Air in a leather sleeve (that was made for the iPad 3) that I snagged for 99 cents last year on a fire sale It retailed for like 50 bucks or something originally and also had the Smart Cover for the Air attached... I hated the smart cover for the iPad Mini that they had last year and I thought I would dislike the Air's as well but I actually like it a lot. The magnet holds MUCH better... so I've been carrying it around and it's a lot less bulky with a naked back and just the cover. I do have a Skinomi skin on the back of mine as well so I'm not worried about scratching the shell... I don't drop things... especially not iPads so I'm not too worried about drop-age.

My current set up just works better for me. I prefer my iPad nice and slim... hate having that extra back. If Apple had made the Smart cover with the folds like the Origami case that would be perfection for me.

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Obviously but while I can also buy a polyurethane garden hose I wouldn't expect the hose manufacturer to describe it as being PU leather.
PU leather means fake leather.
It's polyurethane disguised as leather.
But that's just it about the Roocase -- it isn't disguised as leather.
It's a simple clean honest sheet of polyurethane.
Why they felt the need to dress it up with the false (and to me deceptive) leather claim I just don't get.

It's a left over description from the iPad Mini version they had LAST year. It was Pleather and wasn't slim... lazy cut and paste job by the seller on the description is all.

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One thing about the Roocase is that there are no magnets in the cover that keep it in the rolled-up tri-fold position.
It can still be used this way but it relies on the weight of the iPad itself to stay rolled up.
I personally would have preferred some magnets.
There are magnets, though, for the v-fold origami position.
Also, they say that the cover is PU leather but there's nothing even remotely leathery about it. No imitation grain or anything.
My last case was the Marware Microshell Folio and the cover very much reminds me of that one.
I personally like it but I do think they should be more honest in their advertising.

This is also another dislike of mine... also the flap doesn't stay when you're holding it back... it flops around a little bit when folded over... I'm probably going to keep mine and only use it when I know I'm going somewhere I need a little more protection but I'm going to keep my Smart Cover set up as my standard.

 

[kdoug]

So far so good....

We'll see how it holds up.

 

[GDI999]

I have the black one and this is the only negative that keeps me from using the case full-time. Currently using the poetic Slimline but will use the roocase when i need the stand feature say on a long flight.

I'm using this case 70% of the time watching movies and playing games in the 3-fold triangle stand and never had an issue with it collapsing because of the lack of magnet

 

[mrdoeboix12]

I just receive a roocase iPad air origami case in blue from amazon and I love the color. The functionality is awesome! It has sleep wake feature, the smart cover can be folded to various positions in landscape or portrait. To me, it's a better valued case than apple's smart case. It doesn't make my iPad heavy and it has adequate protection. Check out my pictures!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00E44B318

What do you not like about the back specifically, I'm curious..

The Smart Cover is ok. I think the 4 panel Smart Cover for previous iPads was better. However, the smart case is pretty bad. How do they even justify having a strip sticking out the right side instead of being flush with the iPad body? Just lazy design work..

Im so glad someone else noticed that. I thought I was just being OCD.

On-topic: I currently have this in my collection of 3rd party cases for my Mini and so far I'm liking it. Thinking of buy one for the wife's iPad Air as well since her dinky pink one from eBay is no bueno. I refuse to give apple $80 for a case

EDIT: I saw someone post that the camera hole doesnt line up on the Apple SMART CASE. Whaaat?

 

[NovemberWhiskey]

However, the smart case is pretty bad. How do they even justify having a strip sticking out the right side instead of being flush with the iPad body? Just lazy design work..

Not really. While I don't like that the edge is slightly flexible, it is not "just lazy design work."

They created an excess on the right side for complete protection. if you have it sit precisely flush with the body, there is a possibility that the cover will move, and leave a little of the edge unprotected. By having it extend further out, you mitigate that vulnerability. Not to say it is perfect protection, but it is certainly not just an oversight.

I think what they should have done is beefed that edge up a little so it is not as flimsy, and maybe rolled the edge for a better look.

 

[ciaran00]

Not really. While I don't like that the edge is slightly flexible, it is not "just lazy design work."

They created an excess on the right side for complete protection. if you have it sit precisely flush with the body, there is a possibility that the cover will move, and leave a little of the edge unprotected. By having it extend further out, you mitigate that vulnerability. Not to say it is perfect protection, but it is certainly not just an oversight.

I think what they should have done is beefed that edge up a little so it is not as flimsy, and maybe rolled the edge for a better look.

Sorry, I'm talking about the "spine". It's lazy design work.

 

[NovemberWhiskey]

Sorry, I'm talking about the "spine". It's lazy design work.

You need that flap so the cover folds back completely underneath the ipad. That extra material is necessary for the extra slack you need.

Try designing one yourself out of cardboard. You will understand why it is there.

 

[ciaran00]

You need that flap so the cover folds back completely underneath the ipad. That extra material is necessary for the extra slack you need.

Try designing one yourself out of cardboard. You will understand why it is there.

I don't need to try and design one. My $10 rooCase doesn't have this spine and covers the backside.

The smart case spine doesn't physically contribute in any folding over. It sticks out whether you've folded the cover over or not.

It actually seems like none of the "cheap" cases have this problem.

 

[mrdoeboix12]

I don't need to try and design one. My $10 rooCase doesn't have this spine and covers the backside.

The smart case spine doesn't physically contribute in any folding over. It sticks out whether you've folded the cover over or not.

It actually seems like none of the "cheap" cases have this problem.

Couldnt agree more!


The wife gave in and let me buy one for her iPad Air. Shes loving it thus far and even forgot about the pink ebay case I mentioned. Score!

 

[Dockmasterlynn]

RooCase Is thin and snaps Shut

I am very please with the RooCase for the iPad Air. It feels great, snaps shut and stays shut with the turning off of the iPad air. the price is great. I ordered another name brand and it was $30 and it was horrible. Sent it back for a refund and found this on Amazon.com. With the price being so low I will order another.

 

[Zmanbaseball2]

The rooCASE Slim Shell Origami Case for iPad Air is an excellent low profile case to protect your iPad Air.

Pros:
-Smooth polycarbonate shell that the iPad Air sits in
-The shell has a very small lip to protect the screen
-The shell has precise cutouts for the volume buttons, silent switch, power button, read and top mic, headphone jack, rear camera, and a full cutout on the bottom for the lightning port and speakers
-Can use any size lightning cable tip
-Looks good with the white iPad Air in the black color
-Smooth polyurethane cover
-Auto sleep/awake magnet functions built into the cover
-Origami fold design allows for 3 different angles in landscape and 1 angle in portrait
-High quality

Cons:
-A little slippery when carrying around
-When using the "V" fold the magnets can be easily pulled apart when setting up

This is a great case for any iPad Air owner and I highly recommend it.

 

[bluebermuda]

rooCASE Slim Shell Origami Case for iPad Air

The rooCASE Slim Shell Origami Case for iPad Air is an amazing case that I read about on slickdeals.net last week and ordered it in matte black for $4.95 from Amazon after using a coupon that was applicable at the time.

Originally, my wife and I had been waiting for Spigen to introduce the Tough Armor case for the iPad Air however we would not have purchased it if they produced it as they did for the iPad Mini with Retina Display with the huge horrible large hole cutout in the back of the case.

We are very very glad that we purchased the rooCASE Slim Shell Origami Case for iPad Air! It was a completely serendipitous purchase and we could not be happier. The case fits perfectly, provides adequate protection for the iPad Air, looks great with its very simple minimalistic Bauhaus form follows function design and with the Origami folds is almost Zen like.

In my opinion, rooCASE knows that they have hit the ball out of the park with this case and are pricing it @ $9.95 for the matte black version and @ $19.95 for the matte version in other colors on Amazon so as to generate word of mouth publicity.

I am very particular when it comes to cases and this case is so much better than other cases on the market that it is incredible. The original Apple cases are not in the same league as this case. Checkmate rooCASE!

I predict that once word about this case travels around in the wild, it will have a huge cult following.

Don't even think about it, just order from Amazon while the price is low.

This is truly the perfect case for the iPad Air!

P.S. On the Amazon web page for this case they also have what appears to be the previous version of the case which is a totally different case and is frankly very frumpy looking. Be sure that that you purchase the matte version of the case and not the previous version.

 

[amrtat71]

it's 1 pound
not too much heavy?

 

[spyguy10709]

it's 1 pound
not too much heavy?

Read the thread. It's 7 ounces, not a pound...