Customer Reviews

CaseCrown Genuine Leather Vertical Flip iPad Case (Black) for the Apple iPad Wifi / 3G Model 16GB, 32GB, 64GB

5 star:		(10)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(9)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I was strapped for cash after shelling out $699 for a 64 GB wifi Ipad, so I needed a case for not a lot of money. I also wanted a professional looking case I could use at work.

I stumbled upon this case browsing through Amazon, and I figured for around $20, even if I hated it I wouldn't be out a lot of money.

I ended up ordering direct from CaseCrown. It was shipped quickly and for free. The material has a leather appearance,and fits the iPad snugly. All of the controls are visible, but it does seem that the light sensor is covered up, so the Auto backlighting feature won't work, but then it never seemed like it worked that great anyway.

There is a slight odor to the case upon opening it, as with most synthetic leathers, but I imagine it will fade in a day or as such odors usually do. The case appears to be constructed using stitching rather than glue, so hopefully this means it will last a while.

I like how the top folds back so I can use the iPad like a notepad. The cover flap is reinforced with a rigid material (probably some type of cardboard) and has a suede-like material covering the inside. There is a piece attached to the flap that can store business cards, id cards, etc, but more importantly allows you to slide your hand under it to have a secure hold on the case and your iPad. Nice touch.

I'm sure a Vaja or Piel Frama or Oberon leather case is nicer, but they are also 5 times the price of this case. I've owned all three brands for other devices, and honestly there is not much different functionally between them and this case.

There are build quality issues with the case. The iPad's top edge is always hidden under the case. The front of the case is never square on the iPad , no matter how much you try to push or pull.
If I had no problem with the build quality, the only concern that I would have had is that the case does not have a hole for the light sensor which I guess can be solved by punching a hole and also the latch is magnetic which makes the built in compass in iPad go crazy.

This product is ok but I wish I would have known that this product does not allow the ipad to be propped up on its own. The picture shows the case allowing the ipad to free stand but it does not.

What I like:
It fits nicely around the Ipad, the openings are all aligned, and it protects the Ipad quite nicely.

What I didn't like:
The ipad will slip out when you hold it close to the power button while the flip case it open.
Inserting the power cord into the Ipad while in the case is a bit frustrating, because the Ipad must be snug toward the end, so you basically have to hold it up and let gravity pull Ipad toward end.
Lastly, I have to take the Ipad half way out of the case to move Apps to a new page, because lack of space at both ends to glid your finger.

Love the case, bought it shortly after getting my iPad a few weeks ago and I have no complaints about it. The iPad fits snuggly inside it, it's not overly bulky in the least but has a little padding just in case I dropped the iPad while in the case (but I never will!). The magnetic clip works fine, stays shut while walking around with it. Have also used the flip up cover to prop it up on my desk a few times and while obviously not designed for that it worked fine. Would definitely recommend this to anybody.

I haven't yet put my Ipad in for size, but upon opening, there is a fairly strong odor, as previous reviewers had mentioned. To me it looks and smells synthetic, but oh well, better than a naked Ipad, I guess. Will see how it fits in later when I get home. Oh, and also, my magnetic tab is on the bottom (on the CaseCrown website and in one of the Amazon pics, it's on the top, which I would have preferred). Also, my case has 'CASECROWN' stamped in the lower right, in the Amazon pic/Casecrown website, there is no stamp.

I wasn't impressed with the Apple iPad case. It seemed flimsy and overpriced. Plus I didn't want the Apple logo on the front screaming "Take me, I'm yours!". This case fits my needs perfectly.

The quality and workmanship are 1st rate. My iPad fits like a glove and there's no chance of it slipping out at all. All the buttons are exposed in just the right places, but protected when closed up. No chance of accidently waking from sleep. The leather is great. Yes, as some have said, it does have an odor. It smells like leather.

I like the design in the fact that I don't have to remove the iPad from the case to use it. I just unsnap the flap, flip the cover backwards and I'm good to go. The cases that you have to remove before using don't make sense to me. It's another step before getting to work plus your iPad is left unprotected during use.

I highly recommend this product and even though the delivery wasn't as fast as it would be straight from Amazon, it wasn't bad. Coming from Amazon Marketplace added just a couple more days.

I purchased this case on special and it cost me less than $6 with shipping. I couldn't be happier for the price. My only concern is that there was no folding flap to hold in the iPad once in the case. But, I was very pleased with it and wish I could get the same deal for my iPad 2!

Bought this because it was on sale. Like many cases for Ipad, it adds too much size to the Ipad. Quality of construction is good. Also, vertical only design is limiting. Not for me. The original Apple case, while expensive, is still the best overall option.

Great Affordable Case. Can be difficult to plug in charger. You just need to slide out of case a little bit to line up connector.
iPad Removes from case simply and easily. Good tactile feel.
Difficult to stand up in landscape mode, lends more to portrait.
Difficult to remove things like hair etc, while in case b/c of lip surrounding screen.
Overall like the security of cover when device is lying around the house.
Great deal for the six dollars I paid for it. It currently lists at $24. I would not have been disappointed with $15. I would probably buy again at $24, but I would want to ports to line up a bit better for charging.