Have they fixed the hinge/quality issue?
178137
The replacement barn they sent to replace the one with bad hinges was just fine. Still in great shape a year later. No hinge issues at this time after hours of play.
178138
We have had our barn for about three years now and haven't had any issues with the hinge.
178139
We had to return the first one we received due to the hinge being broken on delivery. Our second one has been fine so far but we handle it delicately.
178140
I called them and they sent me a new one right away. They were very helpful. We haven't had any problems with the replacement.
2117962
Unfortunately the hinge areas are stamped plastic--not actual articulated plastic hinges per se. I'm afraid that's likely an indication long-term usage isn't an option with this particular one, either.
1481600
Not me. I have had no problems at all. In fact, I like it better than the previous Incipio case I bought where the hinge went down the long side as opposed to the Stashback where the hinge goes the short direction.
1396807
I wasn't aware they had fixed the docking problem. But I just bought this one maybe two weeks ago and to be honest have yet to see the docking issue they're talking about.
1112409
Mine was doing the same thing only after a few months of use. I used a needle-nosed pliers to bend the hinge on the left hand side just slightly. For ours it helped to bend it to the left and we continued to use trial and error of bending slightly then closing the door and repeating this until it closed snugly against the frame. Seems like a temporary fix, but hopefully it will hold out for at least a little bit. I also tried e-mailing the company about the problem and am waiting to hear back.
242608
You may want to check your installation because my unit went together fairly easy and everything fit okay. I do know that there is an adjustment on where the glass doors slide into the metal hinges. There should be a screw that secures the hinges to the glass. Could that be the problem? I actually put mine together quite a while back so I don't really remember some of the detail.
1596148
According to a post on the tohokingdom.com forum, the problem with the wings have been fixed:http://www.tohokingdom.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=636792&sid;=4a735bfc01cd76ac66fb1f15a033bd3aI'm not sure how much of a fix they did, but I just received mine last month (Jan 2014) and the wings didn't break off when I flexed them (I did handle them from the base though). The left wing still seems to sag a bit though. Part of the original problem was the double hinge they used.
1746913
No this is the new alienware 14 and is separate from the m14x series so no hinge problems and cooler lights :D
172752
Unless they've updated the model (we bought this part number in 2011), the hinges are metal mounted in plastic. Our plastic is cracking, and I have to buy a new door for ~$100.
1079847
I have the same problem. I couldn't fix the safety hinge . If anyone can help will be highly appreciate Thanks
533681
I have received the original one with the defect. Still awaiting the replacement one but the cover doesn't fold properly into a stand like I thought ala Smart Cover style plus the end of the case where the hinge is gets bent easily. We will see how the replacement is.
2234809
Read an article claiming it is not fixed.... I guess I'll wait for the reviews. Like you said, everyone came out with new models, but out of the bunch, this one caught my attention. (most bang for the buck, easily)
2088531
I just got a new one and it is also slightly jiggly at the hinge! I wonder if it should be returned??
698953
I did not have a problem with the doors. On the hinges there are "set" screws. On one hinge, you adjust the screw for vertical fit; on the other hinge you adjust for horizontal fit. Hope this helps
2038407
I have not experienced this problem or for that matter, any problems with the hinged seat
452945
yes they have, but the issues was with the location of screw holes. I had to drill all new holes plus in some cases i just gave up. sorry to mentioned it but it was a horrible experience.
715615
Now that I see this picture, mine in black does seem to have same problem. It's really not noticeable...the hinge is just not real strong...I'm glad I bought this, but I'm not expecting it to last for years.