Customer Reviews

Original Apple iPad 1 Case (CASE-ZML MC361ZM/B) -Sealed Apple Retail Packaging

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4 star:		(47)
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I prefer carrying the iPad in this than not, but you do lose some of the fun of spinning the iPad around, the cover forces you to interact with the iPad a certain way, more "book-like" than I think it should feel.

That is what putting a cover on it will do will do.

It is a quality product. Just not perfect.

I hope the video helps.

The official Apple iPad Case is beautifully constructed. It is made of a very soft material but still sturdy. The iPad sits securely and tightly in place. The cover bends back easily and you can even prop it up at an angle just by inserting the cover into a flap on the back. The holes for the power, dock port, volume and headphones are perfect - no overlapping. I don't have to worry about scratching the front or back of my iPad when carrying or laying it around. I only wished that it had a clear plastic insert attached inside to cover the face of the iPad for added protection from scratches and fingerprints when the iPad is in use. The case is also easy to clean. I used a wet cloth to wipe away some food I accidentally sat the case on and it came out looking new again.

One bit of advance. Apple recommends to occasionally remove the iPad from any kind of case when charging. The case may overheat the iPad and cause a shorter battery life.

At the time of this review, a third party seller is selling it way above the suggested retail price. I purchased it directly from Apple for under $40. There is no shortage supply so there is no reason to be selling it at such an inflated price ($94).

UPDATE 08/17/2010: I see the 3rd party seller is now offering your order to be fulfilled by Amazon (w/Prime shipping) at a more reasonable price, but it still does not beat the price of getting it directly from Apple.

It's a nice case and allows for the iPad to be propped up at different angles on flat surface for viewing (touching the screen without holding it at upright angles will knock it over unless you're very gentle). The case is very sleek looking and stylish, but the rubber it's made out of is very rough on your skin. The edges are especially rough and will eventually make it uncomfortable to hold since it will start to wear away and cut into your skin. After a few days of using it, I couldn't stand to keep my iPad in it permanently anymore and will only be using it for when I take the iPad out of the house for protection.

This is by far the best case available for the iPad yet. I've read some of the complaints. I've had no trouble keeping my case clean and I don't find the edges sharp at all. It's the only pad that I tried that does not add a huge amount of extra bulk or weight to it. It's sleek, form fitting, and protects the screen when I'm carrying it around. This case holds the iPad very snug. Is it perfect? No. But for now it's the best one on the market & I'm glad I was finally able to grab one.

Sharp plastic edge all around the outside makes it uncomfortable to hold for very long. It also prevents easy access to the volume and rotation lock buttons. The cutout for the cable is too small to accommodate a dock. I'll definitely be returning this.

I spent $43.00 (with tax) for this at a local store and after 2 days of normal use in a normal home (2 people used it), it looked horrible. I returned it. It leaves fingerprints and smudge marks all over it's velour type finish and you could tell it's nothing more to 3 thin plastic sheets covered by a thin gray outer material that been glue pressed. This should cost $6.95, and even then I'd return it because it made my iPad look like it just came out of a dirt dumpster. I know why it's selling and at such a high price, it's because of that Apple logo on it - well, it's a shame. I bet if one placed an Apple logo on a quart bottle of used restaurant grease, people would knock each other down to pay $50.00 for it. Look at other cover/stands, but watch out for this cheap, ugly one for long, strong protection of you iPad. Apple iPad - good! Apple iPad cover - bad!

After all of the hype about this case and it always being out of stock, I finally lucked out and got one of two left from one of the Apple stores here in Denver.

If there had not been so much hype, I may have liked this more, but overall, I was not impressed with this case.

The case is flimsy and gets dirty and scuffed up really quickly. The microfiber seems to attract and hold dirt and scuff marks.

If you plan on removing your iPad from the case, which I prefer to do at times, you'll have to give it a good fight to remove it from within the case. It's incredibly difficult to do. The iPad is so beautiful and artistically crafted, I don't want to always have it all covered up inside the case, so this became a huge problem.

Also, supposedly this case allows you to stand the iPad up in the optional charging cradle/dock that you can buy for the iPad, but the iPad needed about another 1/4 inch to be able to recognize that it was docked. So I was never able to get it to dock with the optional cradle while in this case - despite what they may claim at the Apple store.

What I DID like about this was that it could stand up in landscape mode in two different positions and angles while in the case, which was nice. Standing up vertically was a bit wobbly and I didn't feel comfortable leaving it that way. I'm not sure it was advertised to do this, so I didn't ding the review rating for that.

My goal now is to find something more durable and protecting of the iPad, which will hold the iPad at different viewing angles, and most importantly, will allow quick removal of the iPad when I want to enjoy it in all it's glory. :)

Been fighting getting this case for sometime, I have always thought of it as one of the worst thing Apple could make, till I tried it on a trip for writing. Turns out it was the best case I ever tried, and I tried so many.

If you have a lot of writing to do on your iPad I highly recommend this case, I don't think anyone made any case that even comes close to what it can do.

It's decent if your looking for a very slim case to protect against scratches and need only 2 viewing angles but offers virtually no protection. After a little under 2 weeks of use I take it off my iPad to find a big dent in the back. I have never dropped it. Also as other reviews have stated it is impossible to keep it looking clean. I would recommend the incase convertible book jacket as an alternative. It does cost more, but offers much better protection and a greater variety of viewing angles.

I bought this case at the same time I purchased my IPad. It was highly recommended by the sales staff and although I was somewhat hesitant to purchase it, I did so anyway...now I can't imagine my IPad without this protective case.

The Positives:

1.)This case has a nice snug fit...initially making it a bit difficult to insert the IPad for the first time, but the good thing is, that it tends to make it almost impossible for the IPad to slip out of this case, should it be turned upside down.

2.)The material used has a pleasant tacky feel (almost like a suede) making it very easy and comfortable to hold on to. The bare IPad is fairly smooth and slippery so this jacket provides just the right amount of frictional surface to allow for a secure grip whether your holding the IPad in your hands or have it on your lap.

3.)The case folds back on itself so as to form a 'stand' for your IPad...so you can sit your IPad on a flat surface. The sitting angle is at 70 degrees (measured) making it easy to read a book, or use with another i-device, such as a wireless keyboard.

Conclusion:
A snug, well made and reasonably priced* case to protect your IPad. 5 Stars.

Ray Nicholson


P.S.
*I believe this product is cheaper priced at the Apple Store.