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*Version 2 - Even better than ever before - Support Sleep Mode *
In the last a few days, we have received a few inputs from the end users. This helps us make the case even more user friendly than ever before. You will be receiving a case that is specifically designed for iPad 2 with details tailored to meet end users' every expectation. It will put your iPad 2 to sleep when the cover is closed and it wakes it up when the cover is opened. (Sleep Mode needs to be turned on on your iPad 2).
If you are not happy with the product by any means, although not expected, please email us back. we will make sure you are taken care of promptly and satisfactorily.
-- This 100% Top Grain Leather Case is designed specifically for iPad2 - The Latest Generation of iPad tablet. If you search Top Grain Leather on Wikipedia, you will learn that Top Grain leather is considered as the second highest grade of leather, and is as strong and durable as full grain leather. This case is made of the High Quality Top Grain Leather. Full Grain Leather is very thick and heavy. it is not suitable for computer cases. Top Grain Leather has the durability that Full grain leather has to offer as well as the appropriate weight, thickness and texture a good iPad case should have.
Bear Motion is registered trademark of Pro Ebiz LLC and is exclusively distributed by Pyrus Electronics. Bear Motion trademark is protected by US Trademark Law.
Reason No. 1: Rigorous and relentless quality control
One might think that anybody can make these cases that have nothing special in design. While this is true, nobody other than Bear Motion can deliver the quality consistently to every end user. We actually test every single case with a real iPad. It might sound crazy, but that is why we can guarantee the quality.
Reason No. 2: Best material guaranteed
We only use the best. Never compromise quality for any reasons.
In the last a few days, we have received a few inputs from the end users. This helps us make the case even more user friendly than ever before. You will be receiving a case that is specifically designed for iPad 2 with details tailored to meet end users' every expectation. It will put your iPad 2 to sleep when the cover is closed and it wakes it up when the cover is opened. (Sleep Mode needs to be turned on on your iPad 2).
If you are not happy with the product by any means, although not expected, please email us back. we will make sure you are taken care of promptly and satisfactorily.
-- This 100% Top Grain Leather Case is designed specifically for iPad2 - The Latest Generation of iPad tablet. If you search Top Grain Leather on Wikipedia, you will learn that Top Grain leather is considered as the second highest grade of leather, and is as strong and durable as full grain leather. This case is made of the High Quality Top Grain Leather. Full Grain Leather is very thick and heavy. it is not suitable for computer cases. Top Grain Leather has the durability that Full grain leather has to offer as well as the appropriate weight, thickness and texture a good iPad case should have.
Bear Motion is registered trademark of Pro Ebiz LLC and is exclusively distributed by Pyrus Electronics. Bear Motion trademark is protected by US Trademark Law.
Two reasons to buy Bear Motion:
Reason No. 1: Rigorous and relentless quality control
One might think that anybody can make these cases that have nothing special in design. While this is true, nobody other than Bear Motion can deliver the quality consistently to every end user. We actually test every single case with a real iPad. It might sound crazy, but that is why we can guarantee the quality.
Reason No. 2: Best material guaranteed
We only use the best. Never compromise quality for any reasons.
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Yoobao Executive Leather...188g....leather..........kickstand
CaseCrown Bold Standby.....226g....faux leather...kickstand
BearMotion Leather:...........291g....leather .........kickstand
SwitchEasy Canvas:...........392g...."canvas".......3 grooves
I've tested the 4 cases above with an iPad2. Each is a portfolio case. You can find reviews of each online. I found good video reviews of each except Bear.
Three of these are "kickstand" cases. That is, the cover folds back and slips into a notch (the "kickstand") which holds the cover in a certain way that creates a stand. One case (SwitchEasy) doesn't use the kickstand but instead has grooves on the inside cover which the side of the case can slide into to create a stand.
All cases had magnets on the cover that turned the iPad on/off. This function worked well with all of them. Also, none of them had any problem with the magnets turning the case off if you flipped the cover around back, as some of other cases do (I had the latest version of the Yoobao, which apparently fixed that problem in an earlier version).
The Bear Motion was my favorite. The review below goes from lightest to heaviest.
YOOBAO EXECUTIVE. A glove for the iPad that was just a bit too flimsy for me.
Pros:
Very light. By far the lightest. It is basically a thin leather glove that goes around the iPad, and then a thin leather portfolio cover. You barely noticed the extra weight/bulk.
Cons:
1. Though made well, I didn't think it lived up to the vaunted reports of "Yoobao quality" that some other reviewers mentioned. A few of the holes on top were slightly off, and I wasn't really impressed with the look of the black leather and the off-white stitching.
2. The kickstand worked, but not as well as the other two kickstand cases in this review. Because the Yoobao is so light and thin, the cover would slip out of the kickstand notch sometimes if you were moving it around in your lap or in bed. No problem of course if it was static, like on a table.
3. Most annoying to me, the cover magnets were not strong enough to keep the cover closed if you turned it upside down or just grabbed it to carry it a certain way. In other words, the flap would flap open, turning the thing on and then off again when it flapped closed. It seemed to do this every time I picked it up.
4. It offers only a very thin layer between your iPad and the outside world (not a con for me but perhaps for others). It's fine for walking into a meeting or putting in your briefcase. But if you were concerned about the iPad getting banged around and wanted serious protection, it's not the case for you (particularly with the flap issue noted above).
CASECROWN BOLD STANDBY - A well made faux leather case. My runner-up. It is very close in design to the Bear
Pros:
1. least expensive of the lot
2. well made, everything works.
3. second lightest, while giving almost as much protection as the heavier models. Indeed, I would say it's got the best weight and bulk of the 4.
4. faux leather is actually quite nice. Unless closely inspected, hard to tell it's not the real thing. It looks smart.
Cons:
1. The volume buttons are just a tad difficult to reach, you have to kind of push your way in there. (The Bear has a bit of this but it's so slight as not to be an issue.)
2. After handling the Bear leather case, you can kind of tell the CaseCrown is not real leather when it's in your hands. It's just something I noticed. You might not.
3. Perhaps because of its lighter weight and bulk, or its build quality, it's just a bit looser and flimsier than the Bear. This might not sound like much, but over time it started to annoy me. For instance, when you flipped the cover behind the iPad to hold it open, or when you put it in its kickstand to create a stand, the cover had a "looseness" not found in the heavier cases. That is, it would come off its stand, or would flop around a bit, or otherwise just feel a bit loose and cheap. Another minor example is that the cover, while it always worked to turn the iPad off when you closed it, sometimes didn't line up exactly with the edges of the screen the way it did with all the other cases. These examples may seem minor, and perhaps they are, but as I say, after experiencing the feel of the Bear - the looseness of the CaseCrown started to bug me.
BEAR MOTION LEATHER. A really well made leather case. My first choice. It is very close in design to the CaseCrown.
Pros:
1. To me, had the best overall "Feel". Fine leather and acceptable weight. The Bear is 100g heavier than the Yoobao, which to my hand felt acceptable. In contrast, the SwitchEasy is 100g heavier than the Bear and, again, to my taste, was just 100g too much - see discussion of SwitchEasy below). The CaseCrown is similar to the Bear but a bit lighter and cheaper (see below)
2. The case was sturdy and offered good protection all around. It of course offered more protection than the Yoobao. It also perhaps had a bit more than CaseCrown (because it was a bit thicker, but they were more or less comparable) and a bit less than SwitchEasy. It was light enough to carry into a meeting but sturdy enough to throw in a knapsack an feel it was secure.
3. The magnets work flawlessly, closed with a "snap" and kept it closed until you wanted to open it. Best magnets of the lot.
4. The stand worked very well. The best of the kickstand cases, probably because, again, the leather was thicker than with the other two and so everything just stayed in place a bit more.
Cons: All these "cons" are very much a matter of personal taste
1. It's probably about average weight for these things but just slightly heavier than I'd like. If I had my druthers, the weight and thinness of the CaseCrown would be what I wanted, coupled with the quality and sturdiness of the Bear.
2. It's the least "cool" looking of the 4 cases. It's just a conservative black leather case, with no real "flash". SwitchEasy is by far the coolest looking. The Yoobao might also be viewed by some as cool though I personally didn't like it so much. The CaseCrown and Bear are similar, but CC probably edges out the Bear in that the Bear is a bit thicker and boxier.
3. The leather covers almost all of the black borders of the screen. The other two kickstand cases left a bit more black exposed, which I preferred aesthetically, and the SwitchEasy leaves all of it showing (which, again, looks cool). I couldn't find anything functionally wrong with this. Although one reviewer mentioned that it might get in the way of certain programs where you had to swipe to the edge of the screen, I didn't have that experience.
SWITCHEASY CANVAS - A cool, innovative case but for me, a bit too much bulk.
Pros:
1. Exceptionally well made. The strongest and sturdiest of the bunch, probably offering the most protection.
3. The grooves worked well as a stand, though because I use the iPad a lot in bed and on the couch, I think I may prefer the kickstand system, though it really is a matter of taste.
2. To my eye, a very cool looking case, the coolest of the bunch. The "canvas" isn't canvas but some high tech material. The material and design were top notch. I also loved the way the iPad was held in the plastic shell backing so that - unlike the other three - the whole of the screen was uncovered (black border and all).
Cons:
1. Too heavy. This is of course a matter of taste. I tried it for days and really wanted to prefer it, but in the end the heaviness (and the cover issue discussed below) just started to get to me. As I mentioned above, it's just 100g heavier than the Bear but that was 100g too much. I'm a strong adult male. I carry around a laptop in my briefcase all the time. But I wanted my iPad light, and this just made it a bit too heavy for me.
2. Too bulky. Related to the above and, as above, a matter of taste. To me, just a bit too much thickness when you were actually holding it and, for instance, folding the flap back around behind it to work with the screen.
3. The cover. The cover has magnets, which worked fine, but it also has a curved extension that bends over the side and kind of clicks it closed. This extension bugged me. It didn't easily close. You kind of had to push and force it over the side (if you didn't do this, the magnets wouldn't connect and turn the thing off, and the cover would not be secured. I suspect it may have worn in over time, but I used it on and off for a week and it was always a bit of a chore to actually open and close the thing. This really got to be annoying, particularly compared to the others that so effortlessly opened and closed.
4. Since it uses a "groove" rather than "kickstand" design, you had to kind of pull part of the iPad off of the back base (where it was held by Velcro) to put it in the grooves and stand it up. Not a big deal but, again, just an added bit of work that the other cases didn't have. Over time, this annoyed me a bit.
5. I loved the material, but even with the black version that I had, I felt it might start showing stains, hand sweat, etc. over time in ways the leather and faux leather cases wouldn't. However, I'm not sure of this and so it may be an unfair comment.
SUMMATION:
I ended up taking the BearMotion because of build quality, functionality, hand feel and acceptable weight. I wish it had been slightly lighter and thinner (like the CaseCrown) while keeping its build quality/feel (which was better than the CaseCrown) - and of course if it looked a bit cooler -- but I felt for me it was the best of the lot. Read more ›
CaseCrown Bold Standby.....226g....faux leather...kickstand
BearMotion Leather:...........291g....leather .........kickstand
SwitchEasy Canvas:...........392g...."canvas".......3 grooves
I've tested the 4 cases above with an iPad2. Each is a portfolio case. You can find reviews of each online. I found good video reviews of each except Bear.
Three of these are "kickstand" cases. That is, the cover folds back and slips into a notch (the "kickstand") which holds the cover in a certain way that creates a stand. One case (SwitchEasy) doesn't use the kickstand but instead has grooves on the inside cover which the side of the case can slide into to create a stand.
All cases had magnets on the cover that turned the iPad on/off. This function worked well with all of them. Also, none of them had any problem with the magnets turning the case off if you flipped the cover around back, as some of other cases do (I had the latest version of the Yoobao, which apparently fixed that problem in an earlier version).
The Bear Motion was my favorite. The review below goes from lightest to heaviest.
YOOBAO EXECUTIVE. A glove for the iPad that was just a bit too flimsy for me.
Pros:
Very light. By far the lightest. It is basically a thin leather glove that goes around the iPad, and then a thin leather portfolio cover. You barely noticed the extra weight/bulk.
Cons:
1. Though made well, I didn't think it lived up to the vaunted reports of "Yoobao quality" that some other reviewers mentioned. A few of the holes on top were slightly off, and I wasn't really impressed with the look of the black leather and the off-white stitching.
2. The kickstand worked, but not as well as the other two kickstand cases in this review. Because the Yoobao is so light and thin, the cover would slip out of the kickstand notch sometimes if you were moving it around in your lap or in bed. No problem of course if it was static, like on a table.
3. Most annoying to me, the cover magnets were not strong enough to keep the cover closed if you turned it upside down or just grabbed it to carry it a certain way. In other words, the flap would flap open, turning the thing on and then off again when it flapped closed. It seemed to do this every time I picked it up.
4. It offers only a very thin layer between your iPad and the outside world (not a con for me but perhaps for others). It's fine for walking into a meeting or putting in your briefcase. But if you were concerned about the iPad getting banged around and wanted serious protection, it's not the case for you (particularly with the flap issue noted above).
CASECROWN BOLD STANDBY - A well made faux leather case. My runner-up. It is very close in design to the Bear
Pros:
1. least expensive of the lot
2. well made, everything works.
3. second lightest, while giving almost as much protection as the heavier models. Indeed, I would say it's got the best weight and bulk of the 4.
4. faux leather is actually quite nice. Unless closely inspected, hard to tell it's not the real thing. It looks smart.
Cons:
1. The volume buttons are just a tad difficult to reach, you have to kind of push your way in there. (The Bear has a bit of this but it's so slight as not to be an issue.)
2. After handling the Bear leather case, you can kind of tell the CaseCrown is not real leather when it's in your hands. It's just something I noticed. You might not.
3. Perhaps because of its lighter weight and bulk, or its build quality, it's just a bit looser and flimsier than the Bear. This might not sound like much, but over time it started to annoy me. For instance, when you flipped the cover behind the iPad to hold it open, or when you put it in its kickstand to create a stand, the cover had a "looseness" not found in the heavier cases. That is, it would come off its stand, or would flop around a bit, or otherwise just feel a bit loose and cheap. Another minor example is that the cover, while it always worked to turn the iPad off when you closed it, sometimes didn't line up exactly with the edges of the screen the way it did with all the other cases. These examples may seem minor, and perhaps they are, but as I say, after experiencing the feel of the Bear - the looseness of the CaseCrown started to bug me.
BEAR MOTION LEATHER. A really well made leather case. My first choice. It is very close in design to the CaseCrown.
Pros:
1. To me, had the best overall "Feel". Fine leather and acceptable weight. The Bear is 100g heavier than the Yoobao, which to my hand felt acceptable. In contrast, the SwitchEasy is 100g heavier than the Bear and, again, to my taste, was just 100g too much - see discussion of SwitchEasy below). The CaseCrown is similar to the Bear but a bit lighter and cheaper (see below)
2. The case was sturdy and offered good protection all around. It of course offered more protection than the Yoobao. It also perhaps had a bit more than CaseCrown (because it was a bit thicker, but they were more or less comparable) and a bit less than SwitchEasy. It was light enough to carry into a meeting but sturdy enough to throw in a knapsack an feel it was secure.
3. The magnets work flawlessly, closed with a "snap" and kept it closed until you wanted to open it. Best magnets of the lot.
4. The stand worked very well. The best of the kickstand cases, probably because, again, the leather was thicker than with the other two and so everything just stayed in place a bit more.
Cons: All these "cons" are very much a matter of personal taste
1. It's probably about average weight for these things but just slightly heavier than I'd like. If I had my druthers, the weight and thinness of the CaseCrown would be what I wanted, coupled with the quality and sturdiness of the Bear.
2. It's the least "cool" looking of the 4 cases. It's just a conservative black leather case, with no real "flash". SwitchEasy is by far the coolest looking. The Yoobao might also be viewed by some as cool though I personally didn't like it so much. The CaseCrown and Bear are similar, but CC probably edges out the Bear in that the Bear is a bit thicker and boxier.
3. The leather covers almost all of the black borders of the screen. The other two kickstand cases left a bit more black exposed, which I preferred aesthetically, and the SwitchEasy leaves all of it showing (which, again, looks cool). I couldn't find anything functionally wrong with this. Although one reviewer mentioned that it might get in the way of certain programs where you had to swipe to the edge of the screen, I didn't have that experience.
SWITCHEASY CANVAS - A cool, innovative case but for me, a bit too much bulk.
Pros:
1. Exceptionally well made. The strongest and sturdiest of the bunch, probably offering the most protection.
3. The grooves worked well as a stand, though because I use the iPad a lot in bed and on the couch, I think I may prefer the kickstand system, though it really is a matter of taste.
2. To my eye, a very cool looking case, the coolest of the bunch. The "canvas" isn't canvas but some high tech material. The material and design were top notch. I also loved the way the iPad was held in the plastic shell backing so that - unlike the other three - the whole of the screen was uncovered (black border and all).
Cons:
1. Too heavy. This is of course a matter of taste. I tried it for days and really wanted to prefer it, but in the end the heaviness (and the cover issue discussed below) just started to get to me. As I mentioned above, it's just 100g heavier than the Bear but that was 100g too much. I'm a strong adult male. I carry around a laptop in my briefcase all the time. But I wanted my iPad light, and this just made it a bit too heavy for me.
2. Too bulky. Related to the above and, as above, a matter of taste. To me, just a bit too much thickness when you were actually holding it and, for instance, folding the flap back around behind it to work with the screen.
3. The cover. The cover has magnets, which worked fine, but it also has a curved extension that bends over the side and kind of clicks it closed. This extension bugged me. It didn't easily close. You kind of had to push and force it over the side (if you didn't do this, the magnets wouldn't connect and turn the thing off, and the cover would not be secured. I suspect it may have worn in over time, but I used it on and off for a week and it was always a bit of a chore to actually open and close the thing. This really got to be annoying, particularly compared to the others that so effortlessly opened and closed.
4. Since it uses a "groove" rather than "kickstand" design, you had to kind of pull part of the iPad off of the back base (where it was held by Velcro) to put it in the grooves and stand it up. Not a big deal but, again, just an added bit of work that the other cases didn't have. Over time, this annoyed me a bit.
5. I loved the material, but even with the black version that I had, I felt it might start showing stains, hand sweat, etc. over time in ways the leather and faux leather cases wouldn't. However, I'm not sure of this and so it may be an unfair comment.
SUMMATION:
I ended up taking the BearMotion because of build quality, functionality, hand feel and acceptable weight. I wish it had been slightly lighter and thinner (like the CaseCrown) while keeping its build quality/feel (which was better than the CaseCrown) - and of course if it looked a bit cooler -- but I felt for me it was the best of the lot. Read more ›
258 of 264 people found the following review helpful
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This is a great case. I'm getting really picky with my gadgets and their cases these days.
Here's what would make it 5 stars:
1. Utlize the auto switch by embedding a 3rd magnet in the cover.
(I did this myself with a couple magnets from the local craft store. 5 bucks and 10 minutes later: Slim magnets placed in top "business card" sized pocket. Auto on/off enabled. *Careful: Magnet too weak and it won't register. Too strong and you'll switch off when folding cover all the way open.)
2. Get magnets to keep opened cover folded against itself. This is the main reason why I returned Apples smart cover: It constantly was flapping over when opened.
3. Leather edges that hold ipad in place around the screen should be narrower. Fingers are sometimes inhibited at perimeter.
4. Case could be cut better to grant easier access to volume buttons and mute/rotate switch.
5. Angle of the "laptop" position is too steep. Front cover needs to be adjusted with a different proportioned fold.
Overall, sleek look, protective and functional design. With changes above, next edition of this could have me as a customer at this cost.
Update 5/29/2011: I received the redesigned version of this case. Improvements are immediately noticeable. Cover is compatible with auto on/off. Edges of case are cut to allow easy access to entire screen. iPad much more secure in case. These improvements definitely earn it an extra star. Costumer service cannot be beat. One of the best product companies I have ever dealt with.
Here's what would make it 5 stars:
1. Utlize the auto switch by embedding a 3rd magnet in the cover.
(I did this myself with a couple magnets from the local craft store. 5 bucks and 10 minutes later: Slim magnets placed in top "business card" sized pocket. Auto on/off enabled. *Careful: Magnet too weak and it won't register. Too strong and you'll switch off when folding cover all the way open.)
2. Get magnets to keep opened cover folded against itself. This is the main reason why I returned Apples smart cover: It constantly was flapping over when opened.
3. Leather edges that hold ipad in place around the screen should be narrower. Fingers are sometimes inhibited at perimeter.
4. Case could be cut better to grant easier access to volume buttons and mute/rotate switch.
5. Angle of the "laptop" position is too steep. Front cover needs to be adjusted with a different proportioned fold.
Overall, sleek look, protective and functional design. With changes above, next edition of this could have me as a customer at this cost.
Update 5/29/2011: I received the redesigned version of this case. Improvements are immediately noticeable. Cover is compatible with auto on/off. Edges of case are cut to allow easy access to entire screen. iPad much more secure in case. These improvements definitely earn it an extra star. Costumer service cannot be beat. One of the best product companies I have ever dealt with.
191 of 202 people found the following review helpful
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We have recently ordered many of this case and gave them out to our corporate clients as souvenir. They have been very welcomed.
I found it when I was search for a new case for my coming new iPad 2.
I preordered this item in early March when I foresaw that I would get an iPad 2 despite the fact that I already have iPad 1, Kindle and Galaxy Tab. (Obviously, I am a crazy gadget lover).
I received this one via UPS on the third day after I placed the order. The case looked very nice. I was a little bit concerned that the cuts wouldn't fit that well since the iPad 2 was still a mystery. After expressing the concern, the company emailed a photo of the plastic model of the iPad 2. It seems that factories in China already had those prototype long ago. After all, they make all the accessories for Apple, I guess no surprise there. :)
I was able to get my iPad 2 on Friday after 4 hours waiting in line. Paid a lot more than I expected because all the 16GB and 32GB models were out by the time I reached the sales person. I ended up with a 64GB WIFI + 3G. Totally happy with the iPad. Now, back to the case.
The iPad 2 fits into the case very snuggly, like a glove. There is a opening in the middle where the booklet folds. There is an extra piece of leather extended out from the inner case and folds back into under the iPad. It makes the iPad stay in the case very securely. There is also a velcro strap under it. When it folds back under the ipad, the velcro sticks to the other piece that is attached to the case and makes it more secure. I found the design is very thoughtful and practical.
I like the fact that you can position the iPad in two different ways. I could not figure out the third position mentioned in the item description. Why they call it 3 in 1, is beyond me, nor would it bother me a little though.
I also like the leather finish. When I got my iPad 1, I bought a fake leather case from eBay. I am still using it but it is nothing like the leather case. I might go ahead and get a leather one for my old iPad too. You can really tell the difference once you have both to compare in hand.
There was a little bit chemical smell when I just got it. Since I had it a couple of weeks ago, I had enough time for it to gas out. Now, it only has the pour leather smell, which is really nice.
I love this case and I would recommend it to anyone. I feel this should last a long time. But, if anything happens later that is in contradictory to what I found today, I will certainly come back and update everyone.
***Update 5.15.2011***
After using the case for 2 month, it is still going strong. But, today, I noticed that the company has made the case better in design since my purchase. Obviously, I got the first batch and some of the things were still not very user friendly. With little hope, I contacted the company. Surprisingly, they offered to get me a replacement. I highly appreciate the professionalism and customer centric policy of this company.
I found it when I was search for a new case for my coming new iPad 2.
I preordered this item in early March when I foresaw that I would get an iPad 2 despite the fact that I already have iPad 1, Kindle and Galaxy Tab. (Obviously, I am a crazy gadget lover).
I received this one via UPS on the third day after I placed the order. The case looked very nice. I was a little bit concerned that the cuts wouldn't fit that well since the iPad 2 was still a mystery. After expressing the concern, the company emailed a photo of the plastic model of the iPad 2. It seems that factories in China already had those prototype long ago. After all, they make all the accessories for Apple, I guess no surprise there. :)
I was able to get my iPad 2 on Friday after 4 hours waiting in line. Paid a lot more than I expected because all the 16GB and 32GB models were out by the time I reached the sales person. I ended up with a 64GB WIFI + 3G. Totally happy with the iPad. Now, back to the case.
The iPad 2 fits into the case very snuggly, like a glove. There is a opening in the middle where the booklet folds. There is an extra piece of leather extended out from the inner case and folds back into under the iPad. It makes the iPad stay in the case very securely. There is also a velcro strap under it. When it folds back under the ipad, the velcro sticks to the other piece that is attached to the case and makes it more secure. I found the design is very thoughtful and practical.
I like the fact that you can position the iPad in two different ways. I could not figure out the third position mentioned in the item description. Why they call it 3 in 1, is beyond me, nor would it bother me a little though.
I also like the leather finish. When I got my iPad 1, I bought a fake leather case from eBay. I am still using it but it is nothing like the leather case. I might go ahead and get a leather one for my old iPad too. You can really tell the difference once you have both to compare in hand.
There was a little bit chemical smell when I just got it. Since I had it a couple of weeks ago, I had enough time for it to gas out. Now, it only has the pour leather smell, which is really nice.
I love this case and I would recommend it to anyone. I feel this should last a long time. But, if anything happens later that is in contradictory to what I found today, I will certainly come back and update everyone.
***Update 5.15.2011***
After using the case for 2 month, it is still going strong. But, today, I noticed that the company has made the case better in design since my purchase. Obviously, I got the first batch and some of the things were still not very user friendly. With little hope, I contacted the company. Surprisingly, they offered to get me a replacement. I highly appreciate the professionalism and customer centric policy of this company.
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My wife loves it
This is the best cover I have seen for the new "I-Pad" products. My wife fell in love with it and ditched her other cover.
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Published 20 hours ago by Rocco
Great Quality, Could be better in Portrait Mode
Been through a few covers and this one is really good. Arrives in quality packaging and seems like a much more expensive case. Fits iPad 2 great and is lightweight/not bulky. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Larry
I purchased and Love it!
I purchased this cover over a month ago and it is everything I wanted. The case has a great leather feel and it is well made. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Keith Hamilton
Good case
Real leather, great price. Wish the inside cover was lined with a soft protective fabric though. Wonderful case for the money.
Published 5 days ago by Stacey
Still pretty good after a year
Bought this about a year ago, and it is still going strong. I had to use some super glue to mend some places where the leather was delaminating, but the repairs hold well. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Paul Killian
Bear Motion iPad holder
This product is very nice; however, it is not exactly what I was looking for. I was trying to find a holder that would rotate from vertical to horizontal positions and hold my... Read more
Published 7 days ago by RJP
Perfect Case for my iPad2
Stand works great. Magnets turn off the screen perfectly. All buttons and camera easily accessible. Case has good feel and looks brand new after 2 months of use and travel. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Ted-33
Great product, great price!
I've been using this iPad 2 case for about 4 months now and it's been exactly what I was expecting and looking for. It's pure leather and has kept my iPad safe. Read more
Published 9 days ago by AK
Bear Motion Case
I ordered this case right before a long trip and it shipped quickly and earlier than expected. It was actually less expensive than the case I purchased previously. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Jan Jilbert
Great case.
Easy to put iPad in. Holds iPad secure. Magnet turns on and off when case opened or closed. Protects well. All the correct holes line up for cameras, power cord, etc. Read more
Published 11 days ago by clark88
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