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What's the weight of the Smart Cover?
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Alright, thanks. I read a review that said they thought it weighed almost as much as the iPad itself so I was a little worried.
Don't listen to that guy, the cover does have some noticeable weight to it.
I just weighed it on my postal scale and it comes in at 4.8oz, so just over a 1/4 lb. The iPad itself weights 1lb 5.2oz, so you're looking at a 18% increase in weight with the cover on.
I just weighed it on my postal scale and it comes in at 4.8oz, so just over a 1/4 lb. The iPad itself weights 1lb 5.2oz, so you're looking at a 18% increase in weight with the cover on.
Thanks a lot for the proper reply! I thought it'd be a reasonable weight.
I'm gonna go with the other case since it's only 7 oz and it's bamboo, same smart cover front design and protects the back. Not to mention it looks amazing.
Quit being a douche. If you'd answered the question properly in the first place then that'd be the end of it, all I wanted to know was the weight. As I expected it was almost as heavy as a complete case.
Don't mean to jump this thread but has anyone found a good review of the leather smart cover?
thanks
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nightfly13
macrumors 6502a
What do you want to know Freddy? I've read dozens of reviews...
The Grove case looks sweet, but I don't want to add the bulk. 7oz for a wood case and folding leather 'smart' cover is pretty amazing. I did read a review once (I think here on MR) that they case didn't stand up to a drop, but better the case goes than the iPad, I suppose.
Light
Strong
Awesome looking
Pick any two 🙂
The Grove case looks sweet, but I don't want to add the bulk. 7oz for a wood case and folding leather 'smart' cover is pretty amazing. I did read a review once (I think here on MR) that they case didn't stand up to a drop, but better the case goes than the iPad, I suppose.
Light
Strong
Awesome looking
Pick any two 🙂
I actually think this is a valid concern. The iPad 2 is more appealing to me because of the lighter weight. You can definitely tell the difference when reading for long periods. The device isn't heavy in absolute terms, but it's definitely noticeably heavier with the cover. I'm beginning to find that I prefer the weight of the iPad 2 without the cover.
Night Spring
macrumors P6
I have to say I don't really notice a weight difference with the Smart Cover on. Sure, it's not totally weightless, but it's like -- if you are reading a 200 page book, would it really make that much of a difference compared to reading a 150 page book?
Fair enough. Like all things Apple, many of us tend to overanalyze this stuff. When I actually sit down to read on the thing, it probably won't matter whether or not the smart cover is on.
Ignorant people
I am amazed at how people assume things they know nothing about. I am a mountain climber and extremely fit. I climb the 14,000 ft plus mountains in Colorado year around -- yes even in winter. Along with food, water, ice axe and extra clothing, I also haul an HF radio, an iPad, a battery, and an antenna up the mountain for making international contacts. There is a whole radio sport with awards for these achievements. EVERY OUNCE matters!!!! I too am curious about the EXACT weight. Grams would be more precise than ounces.
For all you know, Mkz may suffer from severe arthritis. Maybe he lost a hand in battle in Iraq. The point is you don't know why he wants to know the weight. Stop being jerks and either answer the guy's question or keep quiet.
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Is this forum moderated? Why is the moderator allowing jerks to post stupid and insulting comments that add nothing to the thread?
I am amazed at how people assume things they know nothing about. I am a mountain climber and extremely fit. I climb the 14,000 ft plus mountains in Colorado year around -- yes even in winter. Along with food, water, ice axe and extra clothing, I also haul an HF radio, an iPad, a battery, and an antenna up the mountain for making international contacts. There is a whole radio sport with awards for these achievements. EVERY OUNCE matters!!!! I too am curious about the EXACT weight. Grams would be more precise than ounces.
For all you know, Mkz may suffer from severe arthritis. Maybe he lost a hand in battle in Iraq. The point is you don't know why he wants to know the weight. Stop being jerks and either answer the guy's question or keep quiet.
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Is this forum moderated? Why is the moderator allowing jerks to post stupid and insulting comments that add nothing to the thread?
And how exactly did your response benefit this thread?
Ignorant people calling people ignorant...