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which leather smart cover goes best with a black ipad 2?
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I got the tan. It looks really good with the black iPad. Sort of like how black cars look great with tan colored leather seats.
I went with the tan, and then I conditioned it with leather conditioner (I used some old Dr. Martens neutral "dubbin") to give it a deep, rich look.
It turned out nice.
I also usually stick to all black, but I wanted something a little different but still professional. I'm very happy with the tan.
Edit: the attached pics look shinier than it really is. It actually has kind of a dry natural look to it.
It turned out nice.
I also usually stick to all black, but I wanted something a little different but still professional. I'm very happy with the tan.
Edit: the attached pics look shinier than it really is. It actually has kind of a dry natural look to it.
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Red
I'm a very masculine guy but I have it in red with a black iPad. It's a pretty classy combo with a bit of a presidential look to it. Tan looks sharp too but I was afraid of cleaning upkeep of such a light color. Red is enough of a handful itself to clean as the dye rubs off very easily when moisture is applied. I'd definitely recommend leather protector lotion.
I'm a very masculine guy but I have it in red with a black iPad. It's a pretty classy combo with a bit of a presidential look to it. Tan looks sharp too but I was afraid of cleaning upkeep of such a light color. Red is enough of a handful itself to clean as the dye rubs off very easily when moisture is applied. I'd definitely recommend leather protector lotion.
I went Navy but I like how that tan one turned out with the Leather conditioner....I'll have to try that out.
The conditioned tan leather came out great. i think id really like to try that. Is it hard to apply evenly or is there a risk of it coming out looking really bad.
Looks just like red lipstick.
On a serious note, leather conditioner like Lexol always retains a bit of a oily sheen. Doesn't that get on the screen from handling it.
Red. Which I bought thinking I would get a black iPad, but ended up with a white one. So I am returning the red and getting Navy or Black...hmmm.
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It's extremely easy to do. No risk, really. Just rub it in evenly, let it sit for a few minutes, and then lightly rub off any excess.
The stuff I used looks a little shiny right at first, but it dulls a bit after about 15 minutes. The pictures look shinier than it does in person.
Here's what I used (I misspelled it above; I'll edit):
http://www.dmusastore.com/p-1574-dubbin-neutral.aspx
I got the red and black and I love it, to each there own. It really depends on what you like.
I tried the red on black, and it did look very nice, but it just wasn't me. I think all the leather colors look good with the black, and it's just personal preference which you like. I ended up keeping the black -- boring, I know, but it just feels comfortable that the iPad and the cover are the same color.
I purchased the red yesterday (I have the black wifi ipad). It looked good but i didnt love it.. just liked it. then I started reading threads and websites with ppl saying that the red leather was bleeding onto the back of the ipad, which scared me. so, not wanting to take the chance, I returned the red today and got the cream. I like it better. will probably buy a black one too in a few weeks.
