DODOcase for iPad 2 (Red)

by DODOcase

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1 x 0.8 x 0.1 inches ; 11.7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 11.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B005AMKI1E
• Item model number: IPFL211001
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 5, 2011

Product Description

Case ConstructionMade from black Moroccan cloth and constructed using traditional book binding techniques in San Francisco the cover of the DODOcase for iPad 2 is designed to fold back to be used as a stand. An elastic strap keeps your iPad2 protected while on the go. Offering a new solid core bamboo complete with a four-piece tray design the DODOcase perfectly matches the curvature of your iPad2 while providing access to all buttons and ports. Style and FunctionThe DODOcase for iPad2 is designed with angles appropriate for both typing and video functionality as well as for easy in and easy out for the use of the new rear facing camera feature. Borrowing from the familiarity of a book the DODOcase Classic offers functionality style and sophistication to your new iPad2. DODOcase will keep your iPad 2 protected and you looking sharp.Meet the DODOs from DODOcase on Vimeo.The DODOcase philosophy is simple. Manufacture things locally and help keep the art of bookbinding alive by adapting bookbinding techniques to a world of e-readers and iPads. Each DODOcase cover has its own unique character as it was hand made in San Francicsco using techniques developed hundreds of years ago.Features Handmade in San Francisco Bookbinding Techniques MacWorld iPad Case of the Year Typing Mode Stealth

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good case if your priority is asthetics., July 20, 2011

By 

John - See all my reviews

This review is from: DODOcase for iPad 2 (Red) (Personal Computers)

The case looks great. If that is what you're looking for then you will love this case. If you are looking for functionality you might find yourself wanting.
The case does work as a stand, however, it is designed to look like a book. Take a hard cover book and bend it over backwards to stand it up. How easy is it for the edge of the cover to slip and cause the book to fall flat on the table? Same with the case.
I can get the case to stand up on it's own but if I touch the iPad it falls. It works great if you have something behind it to stop it from sliding.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Love the product but..., October 14, 2011

By 

willito420 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: DODOcase for iPad 2 (Red) (Personal Computers)

After looking into the plethora of cases out in the market for the iPad 2, I finally decided on the dodocase. I've had the case for several weeks and have gotten a lot of compliments on it from classmates. I've been pleased with the product but now am beginning to question its effectiveness, reliability and it's integrity.

I have recently began to notice small tiny tears of the red cover on the spine when the case is flipped. This could be due to the stretching of the fibers but you'd think this wouldn't, occur since its the primary method of using it to type with.

Secondly, I've notice that my pad no longer sits snug into the bamboo encase ment. The bumpers provided do not have a substantial life span; they tend to sink into the groove on the bamboo causing the iPad to lose contact with them allowing the pad to easily fall out without hesitation. Pretty much, in other words, it loses it's grip on the iPad.

While these are minute details, these are details that make me reconsider if the cost of $60 is really worth the quality of the product. With having this product for only several weeks and to not see it holdup to the potential the dodocase website states, I questions whether I soon will be in search once again for a more reliable case that will hold my pad in place while adding the much needed protection we require for such a delicate product.

2/5 update...

Lowered rating from 4 stars to 2.

Since I first purchased my case about 5 months ago, I have had two replacements; I'm now on my third. The reason? The bamboo encase ment is poor quality. On both of my cases, the bamboo has split. After e-mailing customer service, their response was something to the effect of them being fragile. If you keep it in a book bag or something of some sort, these things will happen is What they said.They've been very good at replacing it, although, before replacing it the second time, they suggested using glue to fix the issue. I mean that is a fix, but a cheap fix at the cost of a $60 product. All in all the case is beautiful and unique. Unless someone starts to market a protection case for your dodo, don't expect this thing to last.

In the meantime, Im on the search for a new case.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Does what every other case does, but w/ style!, July 14, 2011

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Andrew Touchstone - See all my reviews

This review is from: DODOcase for iPad 2 (Red) (Personal Computers)

This case does what any case purports - protects your $500+ tablet from dings/scratches. Where it differentiates, and why I bought one, was because of how cool it looks.

Style:
I just love the idea of taking a sophisticated mini-computer like the iPad and wrapping it up in what looks and feels like an hardcover book. When you hold the DODOcase, you immediately notice that it feels handmade. Not the case (pun intended) when comparing against most others on the market, especially those offered for sale in the Apple Store.

Functionality:
Easy to take it out and put it in, though I hardly ever use it 'naked' anymore. Really love that you can open it all the way to slant the iPad for typing, or can open it halfway to prop up for watching videos.

Summary:
Get one. It makes holding an iPad fun, and certainly sets you apart from all those other people who wrap their iPads in generic, boring cases.