Incipio iPad 1/iPad 2 underGROUND Felt Sleeve Case - Charcoal

by Incipio

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B003DISQMK
• Item model number: IPAD-132
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 2, 2010

Product Description

Go sleek and low-profile with the underGROUND Felt Sleeve Case for your iPad 1. Featuring a soft felt exterior, the underGROUND is a slim and stylish sleeve that protects your iPad 1 against scratches and dust. Lining the inside of the underGROUND is a soft suede layer that blankets your iPad 1, ensuring that your device stays looking as fresh and clean as its first day of use. The underGROUND features white-lined stitching for a great contrast to the charcoal felt exterior. The front tabbed enclosure secures your iPad 1 for a classy and professional folio look.

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works with my iPad 2!, March 16, 2011

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Collin (United States) - See all my reviews

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This product arrived today and works VERY well with my new iPad 2 and smart cover.
It is a stylish way to protect your iPad or iPad 2.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Fell apart within a month of having it, February 17, 2011

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S. Grimm "Reading Mommy" (San Diego) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Incipio iPad 1/iPad 2 underGROUND Felt Sleeve Case - Charcoal (Personal Computers)

So it was on Day 29 when I noticed that the stitching on the flap had come apart. I looked at the buyer's return policy and they would only accept it if it were new in its package. The description said to contact the manufacturer because it's covered under a warranty for a year. I contacted Incipio, but never heard back from them.

As for the product itself, the pouch is so snug around the iPad that it's hard to put in and pull out. I'm sure they do that so that over time, the leather will relax and allow the iPad to move in and out more freely. Unfortunately, my case didn't last that long.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Simple and attractive, February 26, 2011

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Nema79 "nema.suneimi" (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews

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I bought this envelope along with the Incipio Feather for Apple iPad - Frost for about 40% off and I like it very much. The leather interior is sturdy but soft/smooth and it took only a few days to relax around the shape of my iPad. It does exactly what I need it to do: protect my iPad from dust or scratches at home or while in my shoulder bag while keeping a low profile.

Why I took a star off:
The felt exterior is a debateable design choice... It's a nice contrast to the leather tab and logo patch, but even after a month I'm noticing slight wrinkling along the face of the flap and small loose pockets where the envelope molds around the edges of the iPad (suggesting a lack of adhesive underneath the felt). I've read that laying a cloth over the felt and using an iron at low temp can get the wrinkles out, and if it's self-adhesive felt that might correct the loose bits, too.

Another reviewer commented that the stitching at the flap started to come apart. I'm wondering if she meant the leather tab -- it's held onto the flap with just two heavy stitches on the sides. Even in the photos you can see that the top of the tab moves freely. I might consider a bit of fabric glue under the top there for some reinforcement, but with light-duty use I don't see myself having any problem. Anyone who expects heavy use/handling might want to consider something with a more rugged clasp.

Still, for a good-looking functional product on sale, I'm happy with my purchase.