Does the front part lock/unlocks the ipad as the original smart case/cover does?
1718479
Yes it does. It has a magnetic thing that turns the ipad off to save battery but when you move the cover off the screen it turns back on to your previous screen or to the lock/save screen if its been a while. Its a pretty good quality item for the price. :)
1718480
I Didn't notice because it was difficult to have it stay on firmly for any period of time
1718481
Yes it does for me. I never had the original case so I can't comment on it's quality vs the original.
2146650
The new version does lock open. It has a locking pin at the top of the keyboard that slides over from the left half to the right half. Once the pin is in place, it holds the keyboard open quite well.
844061
Yes, the magnetic front holds the case closed very well. The cover stays close if you hold it upside down and it takes more than just a finger flick to open the case. I believe the magnetic resistance is just right.
1932850
Yes it covers both sides. Another apple product, the "Smart Cover" only covers the front.
109046
The magnets on the Ipad hold the cover on but it does NOT have a latch or anything to keep the two sides together. As long as it is laying flat or you are hold it, no problem. I do love the keyboard!!
528371
If you mean the volume controls, the answer is yes. All controls are either buttons on the case, or flaps that you can open to directly expose the iPad control.
251593
Not at all. First, you carefully snap the back case on your iPad, then place the metal part of the Smart Cover in the slots on the left side. Hope this helps!
178523
I am not sure if ipad 4 will fit on this case. I owned an ipad 2. Unfortunately, the lock/unlock features doesn't work at all.
1072719
Yes, it works with the Smart cover reasonably well. When set up to stand horizontally, the iPad stands a little taller, leaning back on it at a bit less of an angle, but it is not in any danger of falling forward. Had one of these on for three weeks now and had no issues. A few minor light scratches show up if you look for them, but I haven't babied it. Nice to know that the vulnerable back of the iPad is largely protected from scrapes, marks and dents.
1438268
Yes, the front closes to protect the front of your iPad. It also automatically turns your device off when it closes.
620933
Yes it does- or at least my first gen ipad mini smart cover functionally works with this product.
719442
Hi. After opening the cover start with the right side first, then bottom left and then lastly the upper right of the 4 edge. It may need a little force as it keeps your iPad secured. Should you need further assistance, you may email us at BelkinCares@belkin.com with the link back to this post.
1900262
No it does not. I have had no trouble at all with simply the original glass of the iPad being my front line of defense. The Kavaj case is so elegant, simple, and thin that it draws attention everywhere I go. Everyone wants to know what it is and where I got it. No I am not on their payroll, I just really like this product!
1552746
Yes it works. Because of the tight fit, though, you just need to make sure the cover is fully closed. FYI, I've had the case on my 4th Gen iPad for a couple of months now and have found that opening and closing the cover is not a big deal as it has loosened up just enough to make it painless.
607885
I have two of these, one for the iPad Mini and one for the iPad Air. On the iPad mini it locks it in place for the most part. On the iPad Air it does not lock the Smart Cover it place and you can easily remove the cover at any time.
1760078
Just the front which is the important part you want to protect because of the expensive glass. It's a magnetic cover that automatically attached and when you open it, the iPad turns on. When you close the cover, the iPad goes off (sleep). Hope this answers your question.
1425020
Yes it does. I highly recommend this case. Great protection for you're ipad and looks really nice.