A great addition to the SmartCover.

[elgerber]

I e-mailed Marware and asked when the Microshell IPad 2 case would be ready to ship. They replied that it should be ready by the first week in April.

I have been eyeing this one for awhile now too, but I wonder, if the smart cover will lay flat against the back with this cover on?

The beauty of the smart cover is you can remove it in about 3 seconds. It will probably lay flat against the back, but it still just be hanging there.

Yeah, I know, I have one, but I like to just fold it against the back, folded in half, instead of having to take it on and off.

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[dmaul1114]

What I've been doing is setting my ipad on top of the neoprene sleeve I keep it in in my brief case when using it to type up notes in meetings etc. so I don't have to worry if the table is too slick or a little dirty etc.

[jcherepy]

Looks kinda tacky.. Would rather put Ghost Armor on the back.

I had Ghost Armor put on mine this afternoon. Went with the matte finish for the back. I had the screen done also. So far, I like it!

[caparker418]

I think that's a great idea. I'm going to try it until I find my permanent set-up. That could be it, though...instead of over-complicating things! I do like the smart cover and this would allow to just keep it in a nice leather sleeve. Cool idea. Thanks!

[RobGil]

My smart cover arrived today. My ipad2 April 8th delivery date. Is the cover worth the money as it seems very flimsy and I sprung for the leather too! No way to tell if I should return it and wait for another cover. Someone who has the cover and ipad2 please advise whether it's worthe keeping.
Thanks
Rob

[Greg G]

Looks kinda tacky.. Would rather put Ghost Armor on the back.

I had Ghost Armor put on mine this afternoon. Went with the matte finish for the back. I had the screen done also. So far, I like it!

I did the same. Very happy with it!

[dmaul1114]

My smart cover arrived today. My ipad2 April 8th delivery date. Is the cover worth the money as it seems very flimsy and I sprung for the leather too! No way to tell if I should return it and wait for another cover. Someone who has the cover and ipad2 please advise whether it's worthe keeping.
Thanks
Rob

I really LIKE my smart cover...but $40 is over priced. No way I'd pay $70 for the leather.

I love that it's thin, light and easily removed (I hate bulky cases, I'm careful with my devices and not anal about scratches on the back etc.). I love how easily and well it works as a typing stand and an upright stand for watching videos etc.

But $40 is pushing it given it's a thin piece of plastic (or $70 for leather!) with some magnets.

I don't regret the purchase as I do really like the functionality. But like all Apple accessories they are overpriced despite being very functional.

[elgerber]

I e-mailed Marware and asked when the Microshell IPad 2 case would be ready to ship. They replied that it should be ready by the first week in April.

I have been eyeing this one for awhile now too, but I wonder, if the smart cover will lay flat against the back with this cover on?

Is this what you are talking about ?
MicroShell iPad 2 case

I think this looks great !

Yes that one, but I am wondering if the back will lay flat and if it will fold into the stand properly with any extra thickness on the back.

[Tarkio]

I have been eyeing this one for awhile now too, but I wonder, if the smart cover will lay flat against the back with this cover on?

Is this what you are talking about ?
MicroShell iPad 2 case

I think this looks great !

Yes that one, but I am wondering if the back will lay flat and if it will fold into the stand properly with any extra thickness on the back.

If you look at the photo of the microshell you can see that the edge of the iPad is left open on the side that the smart cover attaches to. Also, Apple left plenty of flexibility in the smart case hinge. When the smart case is folded behind the iPad, there is almost 1/4 inch of clearance. I'm sure the microshell is much thinner than that.

[jbcapecod]

I did the same thing with mine. Only gripe I have is the smart cover won't lay flat when folded over the back and I cant use it as a stand as is intended, but whatever. It's only temporary till someone releases a back cover that works with the smart cover.

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Just move the ones on the left side 2.5" in from the end and the stand works fine and you can fold the cover over when you're holding your ipad.

Thanks for the great idea - I just bought the same things and they work great...plus they keep your ipad from sliding on a flat surface