Targus Versavu for iPad 3 and iPad 4th Generation, Wi-Fi / 4G  Model 16GB, 32GB, 64GB THZ156US (Black)

by Targus

• Designed to Fit the Apple iPad 3rd and 4th Generation
• 4 viewing angles plus 1 typing position makes this case versatile
• A wipe-clean outer case and soft-touch inner lining
• All around function with 360 degree rotating stand and clever stylus storage all while securely storing your device in the custom fit casing
• Durable, water resistant padded exterior shell
• Unit Dimensions: 7.39 inch x 0.37 inch x 9.5 inch

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 9.5 x 0.4 inches ; 9.9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0076POASA
• Item model number: THZ156US
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (607 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #871 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 7, 2012

Product Description

Color: Black

Amazon.com

Versavu™ A Better View at Every Turn The Versavu Case is more than a cover for your iPad – it’s a stylish and functional way to store and protect what’s inside. The case features patent pending 360° rotating technology, making it easy to view the iPad at any angle and also includes an easy-to-clean textured exterior – ideal when the occasional spill occurs. For everyday convenience, Versavu marries form with function in a case that not only complements the iPad itself but fits perfectly into the life of an iPad enthusiast.

Multiple Viewing Angles When watching movies or playing games on your iPad, comfort is key. The Versavu gives you optimum ease of viewing with every angle vertically and horizontally as well as a lower third viewing angle for typing – all without having to take your iPad out of the case. Surfing the web in landscape mode or reading the latest news in portrait? Quickly switch between both viewing styles without any hassle. Deep grooves help support these viewing angles by keeping the iPad stable when tapping or typing on screen whether in landscape or portrait mode.   Optimum ease of viewing with every angle Deep grooves help support these viewing angles Stable when tapping or typing

Precision-Cut Camera Opening They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but are you tired of having to take your iPad out of the case when taking a picture? The Versavu has a precision-cut camera hole that prevents shadowing when taking pictures with your iPad for clear, unobstructed images. So capture pictures that last a lifetime with ease.   Precision-cut camera opening Take pictures with your iPad in the case Takes clear, unobstructed images

Form-fitting and Protective The Versavu was built with a custom fit cradle to keep your iPad nice and snug while in use and in transit. With the durable exterior and a soft-lined interior, your iPad will also be protected from scratches and dust.  And access to iPad ports? Not a problem – the form-fitting design allows you to have easy access without having to remove your iPad from the case. The Targus Versavu is the perfect solution when you’re on the go.   Durable exterior Soft-lined interior Form-fitting design

Details, Details The sophisticated style of the patent-pending 360° rotating stand frames the Apple® logo and features clever stylus storage. The port hole cut-out that frames the Apple logo also provides the 360° rotating technology that allows the iPad to rotate in all directions. Access to all iPad ports isn’t a problem either – the design allows you to have access without having to remove your iPad from the case. For an extra layer of protection, the molded side of the case features a soft-to-the-touch interior throughout the case.   360° rotating stand Built-in stylus holder Soft-to-the-touch interior

	Simply Basic	VuComplete	Slim	Vuscape	Versavu	Versavu Keyboard Case	Business Folio
Category	Slim & Elegant			High Utility
Ideal for	The Minimalist	Apple® Smart Cover Users	Everyday iPad User	Active iPad Fan	iPad Enthusiast	Ultimate Utilitarian	Professional On The Go
Fits	iPad® 3rd & 4th Generations						iPad® 2 and iPad® 3rd & 4th Generations
Exterior Color
Built-in Stand case converts into a hands-free stand
Viewing Angles			2	4	4	1	1
Typing Position
Stylus Storage
Magnetic On/Off
Precision-Cut Camera Opening
Access to All Ports while in the case
Easy to Clean Exterior
Premium Lined Interior
Unique Feature(s)	Slim, Form-Fitting Design	Slim, Form-Fitting Design	Slim, Form-Fitting Design	Form-Fitting Design	360° Rotating Display	360° Rotating Display, Included Bluetooth Keyboard	Business Card Holder, Notepad, Mini Screen Cleaner

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Product Description

Transform your iPad into the ultimate viewing experience with the Versavu from Targus. With 360 degree rotating axis and soft-touch liner, no other competitor offers you more. Take this case everywhere you go and know that your iPad is completely protected. This product boasts a stain-resistant padded exterior that wipes clean with water, along with a lining made from soft-touch material. The Versavu is perfect for either at work or while you travel. Type, watch, browse or chat, as this stand features a patent-pending rotating design that allows you to view in either portrait or landscape angles. Be proud of your branding and style with the brightly colored cover which frames the Apple logo. No one will mistake what tablet you are carrying and Targus allows you to take it there.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

93 of 98 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Shows promise... except it doesn't quite fit and the magnetic catch doesn't work :( March 16, 2012

By incoherent

Color Name:Black|Amazon Verified Purchase

The case arrived last night, and the iPad 3rd gen about an hour ago. I loved the iPad 2 case, so I was thrilled to find that Targus were making a version for the 3rd gen. VI bought an iPad 2 and the Versavu 360 on the day the iPad 2 was released, and didn't have any problems, so I had no problem doing the same thing again. I considered keeping the iPad 2 case, but since the devices are slightly different in size, I figured it may not fit the 3, and the new case also included some features I wanted:

- stylus holder (mine was clipped to the 'spine' of the old case, and kept getting dislodged
- magnetic cover
- it has 3 notches instead of 2 upon which to rest the iPad at an angle. I frequently found the angles offered by the previous version to be slightly too high or too low, and a 'between' setting would have been perfect. The notches are also more angular - I frequently propped the iPad up at an angle, only to have it slide out of the notch a few seconds later because the edges of the notch were fairly soft and rounded.

The interior feels about the same as the last one, although it doesn't look nearly as nice - it was previously a blue/turquoise velvety material. The material may be the same, but it's now gray, and has an odd look - as if the fibers coming off the dark gray background have been lightened by wear - it actually looks like it would be abrasive to the touch. I noticed this on the Targus site before ordering, and hoped it would look better in person, but alas no. At least it feels as smooth as the previous one, so it will do the same job of not scuffing up the screen.

The first thing I did, before I even plugged the iPad in to sync, was to put it in the case. You can imagine the eyebrow-furrowing that went on when I realized that it doesn't snap right in, as the iPad 2 used to. It actually seemed a little small - I had to apply some force to get the lip of the black plastic backing to clip over the edge of the iPad and hold it in place. Oh well, I thought, it's not as though I remove it very often. So, I plugged it in to sync, went about other tasks, then noticed some minutes later that it had silently extricated itself from the case. Further attempts to remove and re-fit it yielded the same results - it won't stay in.

I trundled back to the Amazon site to see if anyone had mentioned this in a review - nobody else had, thus far, however all the reviews mentioned that the magnetic catch doesn't lock the screen. I tried it, just for giggles, and sure enough, it didn't work.

The good news is that Targus appear to be aware of these problems and are working on a solution. I contacted their support team via live chat from their website, and they confirmed that both were known issues, and that I could either return it, or wait, and I'd be contacted by email when they fix it (since I provided my email address when contacting support - I don't think they'll automatically contact all customers who bought one). I opted for the latter, within the confines of the 30 day return period. Hopefully it'll all be sorted out within the month...

[UPDATED March 16th] A friend with the same iPad 2 case also got an iPad 3 today, and brought in both iPads (I already sold mine before the 3 arrived, so I wasn't able to try the iPad 2 case with the 3). We tried her iPad 3 in the case for the iPad 2, and it was identical to the iPad 3 case - almost fits, but not quite. As another reviewer noted, however, the iPad 2 fits perfectly in the iPad 3 case - the magnet feature is a bit hit-or-miss, but I did actually see it work, which hasn't been the case with the 3. Given that lots of other reviewers are mentioning that it does fit properly, I wonder if Targus shipped a batch with the plastic fitment sized for the iPad 2, rather than the iPad 3, and I just happen to be amongst the unlucky bunch of recipients.

[UPDATED March 19th] Targus contacted me this morning to offer me a refund, an alternate model, or if I want to wait 6-8 weeks, a replacement Versavu which will actually fit (my words, not theirs!). I opted for the latter, and don't even have to return this case when the new one arrives! Thus far, their customer service has proven excellent (I got connected to a live chat on their website fairly quickly on day the iPad was released - sounds like some others were not so lucky). I've bumped the rating to 3 stars, as the case is still usable - with care, as the iPad can still "pop out" - and their offer to replace the case without requiring me to go through the hassle of returning the one I have is very generous. I haven't had any problems with battery life due to the cover turning the iPad on by mistake - the first thing I did when I read another review mentioning this problem was to disable the magnetic on/off feature in the iPad's settings (Settings > General > iPad Cover Lock/Unlock. Hopefully the replacement will be a perfect fit and work as originally advertised.

[UPDATED May 24th] The replacement case arrived on my doorstep a few weeks ago - it's definitely an improvement over the ill-fitting case I originally received:

- The magnetic cover feature "works", for certain values of "works"... The cover is not completely flat, and coupled with the fact that the plastic holding the iPad can (and does) rotate, I found that closing the cover often did not turn off the screen, and that I had to keep prodding the cover or iPad to get the position just right. I ended up simply going to Settings > General and disabling the 'iPad Cover Lock/Unlock' option, as I found that it was often staying on after I flipped the cover closed.

- The iPad actually fits into the plastic case! It pops in much more easily, and no longer requires screen-shattering force to get the black plastic lips to hold the edge of the iPad in place. It's probably about as tight as the iPad 2 version was with the iPad 2, although I have actually popped this one out a little a few times by picking it up by the corner. For the record, once the iPad was securely in the older iPad 3 case, it never actually fell out (although I was being very careful with it!).

- The interior material actually looks a little better - I doubt they changed it, I may just have had one from a bad batch previously. This one doesn't look as abrasive and sun-bleached as the first one I received (although both were perfectly soft).

- The little flip-up nubby attached to the stylus holder is much stiffer, so it actually holds the iPad in place. I've never used this, and didn't even notice it was there until I read other reviews, but someone mentioned it was a typing rest, so I tried it with the older iPad case. It was pretty flimsy, so the weight of the iPad basically doubled the little flap right over and the screen would fall flat - it's solid now, and props the iPad up pretty securely. With that said, it's at about the same angle as the lower notch on the case interior, so I'm not sure if this is actually supposed to be some kind of iPad rest, and if so, what the benefit is over simply slotting the iPad into the bottom notch. Maybe more stable under the weight of heavy fingers?

Overall, I'm happy with the case, and now I have a spare. I bumped the 3-star rating up to 4, as the Targus customer service was great, and has definitely not deterred me from buying another Targus case (although maybe I'll wait for the Amazon reviews next time before I pre-order...). I dropped one star because the magnetic catch is still a bit flaky. Given that the cover doesn't flip closed into the exact same position every time, I figured Targus would have used larger magnets to accommodate the variances introduced by the chunky not-quite-closed cover and the fact that the iPad can rotate by several degrees with the cover closed...

The manufacturer commented on the review below

44 of 47 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars *UPDATE* (05-03-2012) - Love the case but one important feature does not work... =< March 17, 2012

By Eddie

Color Name:Charcoal Gray/Bone White|Amazon Verified Purchase

I love this case, I have been waiting weeks for this case to come out. The two tone colors caught my eye right away and I thought that it would be a perfect match with my new ipad 3. I received the case today and after weeks of anticipation and excitement, I was sadly disappointed. Not because the case didn't meet my expectations, it did. But one of the most valued features that a case has to offer did not work. The magnetic on/off feature that turns on the iPad when the case is open and vica versa. I thought it was the ipad at first, so I looked through the settings and everything seemed to be on. I decided to place my iPad 2 in this case and the on/off feature worked perfectly fine with the iPad 2. So to confirm my suspicion, I placed the new iPad 3 into the case that I use for my iPad 2 and the iPad 3 worked perfectly fine with the older iPad 2 case. I do not know what it is, maybe its the thickness but this was definitely a disappointment.

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*UPDATE* (05-03-2012)

As promised Targus kept their word and today as I walked to my front door, I see a package laying near the door sealed with Targus branded tape. The replacement case is perfect, everything works and I could not be more happy from the prompt service and commitment that the Targus brand has for their customers on a personal level. This is why I am giving them 5 stars, because of their loyalty I will be a returning customer for their future products, Apple and all. Thank you Targus =>

The manufacturer commented on this review (What's this?)

Targus Representative saysMarch 20, 2012

Targus is committed to keeping your new iPads protected. If you're having an issue with your Targus case for the new iPad, please contact our customers service team and they will be happy to send you a tested replacement case or in some situations another model if preferred. No need to return the case you have to us. For more specific information please call customer service at 1-877-482-7487. We appreciate your business and will do whatever it takes to fix the issue.

31 of 35 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Fire Your Quality Control Manager!!! March 16, 2012

By Cremo Cremo

Color Name:Black

New iPad did not snap into place - As the first reviewer stated, I also had to apply some force to get the lip of the plastic backing to clip over the edge of the iPad. I just did not get the warm fuzzy feeling that the iPad would not pop out.

Magnet did not lock the screen - I thought that maybe there was something wrong with the iPad, but, then I noticed that the case would not lie flat on the screen. I had to squeeze and hold the case closed to get the magnet in the case to lock and turn off the iPad. However, as soon as you let go of the case, the iPad turns on. I also tested the magnetic lock feature by waving a simple refrigerator magnet over the iPad and it worked. So, it appears, that a poor fitting cover and a cheap magnet are the the culprit.

I will be taking the case back. Don't waste your money. Too bad, because the case did sit comfortably on my lap as I wrote this review.