Smart Cover with Back

[JF7FSU]

Just got my shipping notification

 

[supersteve1]

There have many different covers on Amazon site, much better protection than the smart covers.
I will definately be purchasing a cover from there, the ipad cost to much money to be unprotected.

 

[totemynote]

There have many different covers on Amazon site, much better protection than the smart covers.
I will definately be purchasing a cover from there, the ipad cost to much money to be unprotected.

Myself, I'll go to the Apple store first where I can actually hold one in my hands. And no doubt about the need for protection. I just hope I can find one that does incorporate the magnets into the design. It would seem a waste for this feature to go unused.

 

[unsyncable.com]

Subscribing to see if it is a "smart" cover before ordering...

 

[Rambler358]

The original eBay item link from the OP is no longer, but I did find another user selling this cover/case for $24.95, $5 less:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemVersion&item=280643169929&view=all&tid=643694642018

I ordered one last night.

 

[Tinman]

Subscribing to see if it is a "smart" cover before ordering...

A cursory Google search only showed one case, apparently not out yet, that takes advantage of the magnets in the iPad 2, from Miniot:
Miniot debuts Cover for iPad 2, utilizes built-in magnets | iLounge News

Since they seem to brag about it I find it hard to believe someone would release a case that is also "smart" would not tout that fact.

But you never know till people start getting this thing.....



Michael

 

[BigBerner]

Smart Cover with a Back

I just called macally.com...they will be shipping their BOOKSTAND2 (color) with magnets to turn on/off the iPad2, but not for a few weeks; this according to their tech support person. Looks like a nice case.
909-230-6888, based in Ontario, CA.

 

[totemynote]

Ultimate iPad 2 case roundup...
http://m.cnet.com/Article.rbml?nid=20042126&cid=null&bcid=&bid=-1

 

[JF7FSU]

The original eBay item link from the OP is no longer, but I did find another user selling this cover/case for $24.95, $5 less:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemVersion&item=280643169929&view=all&tid=643694642018

I ordered one last night.

It's gone now. Did it have free shipping? The original link did.

 

[Rambler358]

It's gone now. Did it have free shipping? The original link did.

No the shipping for this one was $3.99, which isn't bad considering the lower price.

 

[Rambler358]

Ultimate iPad 2 case roundup...
Ultimate iPad 2 case roundup | Crave - CNET News

Interesting that they don't mention the Macally case.

 

[Rambler358]

It's gone now. Did it have free shipping? The original link did.

Here it is again:
Macally BOOKSTAND2B Microfiber Stand for iPad 2 Black - eBay (item 280643169929 end time Apr-11-11 05:29:28 PDT)

 

[JF7FSU]

Nice find. The original eBay ad I posted says the guy sold 60. I'm hoping mine is here by Wed.

 

[Tinman]

Well after a little testing I see it doesn't take much "smarts" .... lol

I grabbed the smallest magnet off of the refrigerator I could find. One that barely held itself on. It easily locked/unlocked my iPad 2. I slid my iPad 2 into the Apple iPad 1 case--the thin black one. Taped the magnet on the flap that closes, and presto a "smart" case. I won't really be leaving my iPad 2 in that case but it actually fits better than I expected.



Michael

 

[Liberal]

I ordered this case from eBay yesterday and it should be here by the end of the week. I was wondering if anyone had received theirs yet? If so, how's does it look?!