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*Updated 2012 model* Speck Pixelskin HD Wrap for the new iPad: FINAL THOUGHTS
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That'll kill it for me, and for Speck. I'll continue to use the iPad2 version. I'm guessing they'll modify the case to work as advertised at some point.
This case does not work in stand up typing mode. The front cover is so stiff it snaps to flat immediately. I tried taping it folded and it snapped the tape (scotch) off. I'm very disappointed. How can they sell something like this to the public? Total deal breaker. I'm demanding a full refund to include shipping.
I picked up this case from Target a few days ago (Video incoming this week) but its not good 
Aside from looking nice and being lighter it totally misses the mark for functionality. As many others have stated the stand mode does not work well with the flap always opening. It feels like a struggle just to use this case. I will also mention that while the case awakens when opened, it does not sleep when closed.
While I love Speck's iPhone cases they have yet to really impress me with their iPad cases. I don't know why they cant get it right.
Holding out hope for their Magfolio case line.
Aside from looking nice and being lighter it totally misses the mark for functionality. As many others have stated the stand mode does not work well with the flap always opening. It feels like a struggle just to use this case. I will also mention that while the case awakens when opened, it does not sleep when closed.
While I love Speck's iPhone cases they have yet to really impress me with their iPad cases. I don't know why they cant get it right.
Holding out hope for their Magfolio case line.
I picked up this case from Target a few days ago (Video incoming this week) but its not good
Aside from looking nice and being lighter it totally misses the mark for functionality. As many others have stated the stand mode does not work well with the flap always opening. It feels like a struggle just to use this case. I will also mention that while the case awakens when opened, it does not sleep when closed.
While I love Speck's iPhone cases they have yet to really impress me with their iPad cases. I don't know why they cant get it right.
Holding out hope for their Magfolio case line.
After being able to use this case for a few more days I can say that trying to use the cover by rolling it up is just frustrating and I find myself not bothering to use it. However my magnet is fine and keeps it asleep. Must be a problem with some.
I have updated the post to show my final thoughts about the case. You can also read it at http://www.metagamers.com/
I just found your website with all your reviews. Where have you been hiding all my iPad life??
You are SO bookmarked!
I just found your website with all your reviews. Where have you been hiding all my iPad life??
Make sure you follow psychonaut, its his! @Metagamers and youtube.com/metagamers
you can follow me @vulcan4770 and see my reviews there too!
This is plainly not true. The new iPad was not announced until March 7th, so it has been barely a month of its retail availability. You have to bear in mind that case manufacturers don't get advanced details of upcoming Apple products as they build their marketing on secrecy hype.
Hate to say it but the pixelskin hd wrap is the worst iPad 3rd gen case I have reviewed thus far. Yes, I realize in my video I demo the movie viewing angle incorrectly - I saw the speck video after I posted mine however, even the typing angle fails at times along with many other aspects of this case.
Shame really as Speck generally produces some good stuff.
Shame really as Speck generally produces some good stuff.
I was suprised to see in your video that some of the cases are even having magnet problems. It's a shame because I was hoping this update of the case would fix flaws from the first one. I have to agree with your review especially at that price point it doesn't help speck. Loving the vids
This case is a *real* disappointment!
I bought it at Target a few days ago and promptly returned it the next day. The folding cover just does not work good at all in either position that it's supposed to work in.
Oh well, the search continues...
I bought it at Target a few days ago and promptly returned it the next day. The folding cover just does not work good at all in either position that it's supposed to work in.
Oh well, the search continues...
Sounds like the original PixelSkin HD is better. I love mine on the new iPad. I won't be buying the new version it looks like.
