At $49.99 I'm having a hard time believing this is a quality leather case that fully protects the iPad... Is it better than the BookBook or Otterbox?
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Hi Joel, l kept buying and changing my case until l bought this. It feels and looks great and l've actually forgotten how long l have been using the same case. I hope this is helpful and hope u enjoy it just like lam.
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It is a very good leather case. I'm not familiar with BookBook, but I have seen Otterbox cases for iphones. I love my Bearmotion case,and I feel it protects my ipad very well. That being said I'm not not "hard" on my pad. But the case is well worth the fifty buck price.
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I'll address the first part expressing your incredulity. I buy high-end leather briefcases, got some of the best quality leather jackets money can buy (and upset some friends because while they paid top dollar, I always find the exact same thing online one way or another), leather binders and book covers, and so on. This rivals those in quality. The brown leather binder has a very unmistakeable football motif -- there was some eccentricity in the design -- but I've used the cover for months with my iPad 3 and cannot complain. I feel completely confident it is fully protecting my iPad investment. Admittedly, some claim I have a false sense of security because I have AppleCare and reasonably priced theft and damage protection through the Worth Avenue Group (worthavegroup.com), the latter on my iPhone 5 as well. In any case, I wouldn't give questions about this product the time of day if I didn't feel it was a high-end product, and it fits my price. There is a recession and when it's really done and people are back to work, supply and demand will likely dictate this item doubles in price, perhaps more. This is a good time in history to buy everything that is rare and valuable at a pittance based on its real historical value, and I believe this iPad leather case is no exception.
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I cannot speak to other cases, but this is leather, somewhat padded, suede inside against the iPad. The outside extends slightly beyond the pad and has leather wrapped around the pad on all sides. It reminds one of a sports case given its design. It is fully protective of the ipad as far as I am concerned. Yes, I have dropped it with no damage. I think it is a high-quality product.
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Of course a plastic box that covers every centimeter of the iPad is better, but it's also heavy and feels awful in the hand. It has no auto-off because there's no cover to close. But, buy what you're comfortable with!!
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This case does not fully protect the iPad from falls. If you drop the iPad and it lands on its corner, this case will not protect it as well as an OtterBox. I know this because I have this case as well as an OtterBox (on an iPad mini). This case is not meant to be full body armor. It is a wonderfully useful, beautiful, and feels great in the hand. It's not for children or those who want body armor for their iPad.For me, this case plus the military armorshield (screen protector) have kept it in pristine condition.
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It's not a " safe" like an otterbox, but I love mine. Yes it is a quality leather case that protects my iPad. Maybe if I threw it against the wall as hard as I could who knows. It is just as advertised .
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That is true.we are considering getting a case and have Gotton a foam storage case for a iPad and it is fine for this tablet. I think the protective case is $10
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I did not feel that it was as protective as the otter box, so I returned it and purchased the otter box. The iPad mini was for my grandson and I figured it might be dropped more often. Plus the otter box had a protective screen and device wear didn't.
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Hi LZ, I purchased this from Amazon: KHOMO DUAL Grey Polyurethane Cover FRONT + Hard Black Rubberized BACK Case for Apple iPad 5 AIR. It comes in multiple colors and I am very, very pleased with it. I paid $7.95 for it and find it a great alternative to Apple's $79.95 leather version.
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A follow up to your question soto14 I bought the roocase in 2012 it's a little bit heavy but it works fine if you want to stand your iPad up say like on your chair while you watch tv. I believe they sell it for like 19 dollars. I ought the iPad cover and went back to the roocover
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I don't personally know what the BookBook case dimensions are. However, my iPad Air is in the Otterbox defender case, which is a two piece, the case and the cover with folding stand, with cover attached, the iPad fits really well. I would say if that works then yours can't be much bigger. Like I said no factual evidence though just trying to help.
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It's a genuine Apple product.. I was afraid it was going to be some knock off because of the price, but I've now got a beautiful Black leather smart cover for my first generation iPad!
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Definitely. I had one of those cases, it is nice and practical. I saw the KAVAJ and saw the leather and it looked very classy. Instead of the iPad just snapping into the case base, the Kavaj slides into a leather pocked. It fits very snugly and no chance of it sliding out. The leather is of high quality and very easy to setup for viewing on a table. I used an exacto knife to open up the area where the on/off button. It is marked on the leather. I found it hard to push to open/turn off the iPad but with opening the button hole, it is perfect. If I ever have to buy another IPad I will definitely buy another KAVAJ case.
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The reviews were not great on the cover...but I figured what the heck and bought it anyway. My last cover had a stand so I could watch movies without holding the ipad and I didn't want to give that up. I have had mine for 2-months and its only come off once, when I dropped it in a weird way. I wish it was not an extra $40 or whatever, but I would not go without it.
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Definitely. I had one of those cases, it is nice and practical. I saw the KAVAJ and saw the leather and it looked very classy. Instead of the iPad just snapping into the case base, the Kavaj slides into a leather pocked. It fits very snugly and no chance of it sliding out. The leather is of high quality and very easy to setup for viewing on a table. I used an exacto knife to open up the area where the on/off button. It is marked on the leather. I found it hard to push to open/turn off the iPad but with opening the button hole, it is perfect. If I ever have to buy another IPad I will definitely buy another KAVAJ case. Definitely. I had one of those cases, it is nice and practical. I saw the KAVAJ and saw the leather and it looked very classy. Instead of the iPad just snapping into the case base, the Kavaj slides into a leather pocked. It fits very snugly and no chance of it sliding out. The leather is of high quality and very easy to setup for viewing on a table. I used an exacto knife to open up the area where the on/off button. It is marked on the leather. I found it hard to push to open/turn off the iPad but with opening the button hole, it is perfect. If I ever have to buy another IPad I will... » Read More Definitely. I had one of those cases, it is nice and practical. I saw the KAVAJ and saw the leather and it looked very classy. Instead of the iPad just snapping into the case base, the Kavaj slides into a leather pocked. It fits very snugly and no chance of it sliding out. The leather is of high quality and very easy to setup for viewing on a table. I used an exacto knife to open up the area where the on/off button. It is marked on the leather. I found it hard to push to open/turn off the iPad but with opening the button hole, it is perfect. If I ever have to buy another IPad I will definitely buy another KAVAJ case. « Show Less
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Hello Bruce,From what I felt of it, the "C" section is cloth and the strip is either leather or pleather. This was a gift for my sister for Christmas, so I don't have an expert opinion on how it feels or how it protects the ipad. I'm sorry I couldn't have been more help!
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It looks like leather, but is a softer plastic on the outside. The inner lining has a soft felt feeling. I did not see anything on the case in an easy to locate spot about where it is manufactured. I fell and it went flying while backing up to take a picture and the case did a great job of protecting the iPad.
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I think it is--been a long time since I've used it. At that big discount, though, it's worth buying; and if it doesn't suit you, Amazon will take it back. (You pay postage, though.) I'm pretty sured I used it for my first iPad. (I'm on my 2nd iPad now.) Best, GB
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It's more like glove leather all around. Nice feel. I am real satisfied with it. Bought another one for my son's IPad 4.
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I am not sure what "PU leather" is, but it seems to be of decent quality so far. It does have the smell of leather, and it is holding up pretty well. I do carry my iPad with me most everywhere as I use it constantly...so I am happy with the case so far.
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After about a month, there is no strain on the leather. I doubt very much if there will be. The seam at the fold takes the bending very well and remains in excellent condition. I use my iPad about 6-8 hours daily. This cover has done a wonderful job protecting the iPad and adding a professional, yet stylish look to it. Highly recommend.
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I've just received mine and it certainly looks like it, comparing it to a non-leather one I originally bought with my iPad2. However, don't be surprised if it doesn't come in a OEM box. Mine just came in a sealed plastic bag. for the price, I'm certainly not complaining.