Poetic Slimline Case for Apple iPad Air ( 5th Generation iPad ) Black (3 Year Manufacturer Warranty From Poetic)
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| Brand | Poetic |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Tablets |
| Form Factor | Case |
| Material | Faux Leather |
About this item
- Smooth PU leather cover for automatic sleep/wake functionality and secure closure
- Easy snap-on installation in protective polycarbonate back shell
- Lightweight and protective - enjoy your tablet's true form
- Perfect port cutouts for your headphones, charging cable, and speakers
- Designed for the Apple iPad Air (5th Generation iPad). Made by Poetic.
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| Material Type | Faux Leather |
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| Item Weight | 0.26 Pounds |
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| Item Dimensions | 10.6 x 0.6 x 6.8 inches |
| UPC | 818779017842 |
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| Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
| ASIN | B00CW1N6CY |
| Brand Name | Poetic |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
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| Pattern | Solid |
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| Color | Black |
| Additional Features | Lightweight |
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| Form Factor | Case |
| Compatible Devices | Tablets |
Product Description
Product Description Color: Black NOTE: This case fits only the Apple iPad Air Tablet. It will NOT fit any other iPad Models. Protect your new device with a trusted name in tablet cases-Poetic. The SlimLine is our flagship pr
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Customers like the appearance, value for money, and fit of the portable electronic device cover. They mention it looks nice, is excellent for the price, and fits well. Some appreciate the functionality and protection level. However, some customers have mixed opinions on its sturdiness and stand stability.
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Customers like the appearance of the product. They mention it's pretty nice, very thin, and lightweight. Some say the corners are weak. However, some customers say the case is better than you'd expect for $5 and is comparable to most $.
"...storage or anything else; just a case that protects my iPad and looks nice. And this Poetic case does all of those things perfectly well...." Read more
"...Overall this is a great looking case and well worth the $10 it's selling for now." Read more
"...including the rear microphone hole are perfectly centered and nicely beveled...." Read more
"...If you just want a cheap, lightweight yet relatively good looking case for your iPad Air, then sure it will probably make you very happy...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value for money of the product. They mention it's an excellent product for the price, rivals many expensive name brand options, and is a great compromise between something that doesn't protect their iPad and something that will.
"...Much better value for your money...." Read more
"...Overall this is a great looking case and well worth the $10 it's selling for now." Read more
"...That being said, it's a great cover for the price. I used it for a month. Now I'm using the Photive polyurethane smartcase...." Read more
"...I was sorely mistaken.If you just want a cheap, lightweight yet relatively good looking case for your iPad Air, then sure it will..." Read more
Customers like the fit of the product. They mention it fits well, doesn't add much bulk, and holds the iPad Air snugly and securely. Some say the charger cutout is just the right size for the conventional Apple charger.
"...Every opening is perfectly sized and well-made. The charger cutout is just the right size for the conventional Apple charger or even a slightly..." Read more
"...The iPad Air fits in it beautifully and there's adequate clearance around all of the ports (power, headphone jack, etc.)...." Read more
"...The case fits perfectly and unlike some other snap-on cases that grip only by the corners, this one grips by the two corners on the left-hand side..." Read more
"...The iPad Air is held snugly and securely and helps stiffen the iPad while in use...." Read more
Customers like the slim design of the product. They mention it's not bulky, extremely light, and fits right in size. Some say the case back is very thin and flimsy.
"This case is lightweight, feels good in the hands, and installation is as easy as described; just push the iPad gently into the inside and listen..." Read more
"...Really comfortable to hold. Doesn't add too much bulk or weight." Read more
"...I got it from because it compliments the design so well -- not bulky whatsoever." Read more
"...It also is a lot more lightweight and I can notice the difference when comparing the two cases...." Read more
Customers like the functionality of the product. They mention it works well, the Smart Cover wake/sleep function works well, and the stand mode works perfectly. The off-on function is really good, and it serves the basic purpose. It's fairly lightweight and the landscape mode works fine as support.
"...cover and the Fintie Smartshell have about the same feel and both work equally well...." Read more
"...Magnetic auto wake cover works fine too. Case feels sturdy and not flimsy or cheap despite the cheap price...." Read more
"...I can't stand putting a bulky case on my lightweight products. This case works. The magnet off and on works perfect...." Read more
"...The sleep/wake function works perfectly.When I bought the item, the black version shipped from the vendor rather than from Amazon...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the protection level of the product. They mention it protects from bumps, scratches, and accidental drops from a few feet. It has a grip surface unlike the iPad, and the speakers are protected without being obstructed. Some say it works perfect as a protector and fits the iPad perfectly.
"...The speakers are protected without being obstructed and I don't notice any sound loss...." Read more
"Solid case. Inexpensive case that provides decent protection for your iPad...." Read more
"...It will protect from scratches and accidental drops from a few feet...." Read more
"...I pair this with a good sleeve to put it in and it keeps everything nice and protected.Great job Poetic!" Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the sturdiness of the product. Some mention it's well-made, while others say the backside is far too flimsy to support the weight of the iPad and might crack if dropped about 3 feet.
"...It is smooth, and feels durable and comfortable. The back of the Poetic case has plastic components, which give it a less premium feel...." Read more
"...it as a more vertical stand as shown in the product picture is pretty unstable and I wouldn't trust it...." Read more
"...lining on the shell and the lining on the cover make for a very solid feel with no flex or wiggle...." Read more
"...The exterior is solid; the feel is on the cheap side and I am not a fan of the chrome logo, but that's what you'd expect for this price...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the stand stability of the product. Some mention it holds the iPad well as a stand in either typing or viewing mode, while others say it doesn't protect the corners and doesn't keep the iPad standing like in the picture.
"...However both are a bit slippery, the fake leather giving it a slick feel and I ended up having to put some rubberized tape on it to keep it from..." Read more
"...The Kindle case is excellent for propping in multiple ways.I had the iPad Air case for a few weeks, it looks as good as new...." Read more
"...Now 3 weeks in another large chunk fell off and now the iPad is loose in the case. It's like the plastic is old and brittle...." Read more
"...-fold does NOT magnetize to the back cover which means that the iPad moves left, right, front and back when using it...." Read more
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I LOVE THIS CASE, THANKS SO MUCH <3
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1. Thinness: When compared to the Apple Smart Case/Cover, this case looks and feels thinner. The Apple case has a "lip" all the way around the front where the cover connects to the back to keep the case closed. It looks nice, but can be unpleasant to hold because of the lip. The Poetic case doesn't have any such lip. The Poetic design helps the iPad look cleaner and thinner in the case.
2. Finish: The Apple Smart Case/Cover has a premium leather finish that is undeniably hard to beat. But the Poetic case has a faux leather finish that looks almost as good. And it actually feels better to the touch than the Apple case. It is smooth, and feels durable and comfortable. The back of the Poetic case has plastic components, which give it a less premium feel. But those parts are minimal and still feel solid and durable.
3. Cost: This one is a no-brainer. The Apple smart case costs $80 and this case costs $5-10 (depending on when you bought it). Much better value for your money.
4. Function: This is the most tricky category. No case provides every function perfectly. In my use of the iPad, the case needs to be able to sit up at a slight angle for note-taking or reading during classes and meetings. It also needs to be able to sit upright for "passive viewing" (i.e. Netflix). I don't need multiple upright viewing angles - but if that's what you're looking for, this is not the case for you (Poetic has another case that provides multiple upright angles but no note-taking angle; you may consider looking at that one). Otherwise, I don't need a stylus holder or any pockets for paper storage or anything else; just a case that protects my iPad and looks nice. And this Poetic case does all of those things perfectly well. I've read in other reviews that people have scratched their iPads taking them in and out of this case. I could see that happening, given the snug fit of the case. But my recommendation: leave the iPad in the case. That's why I bought it.
I've also read in other reviews that the cover on this case doesn't fold as smoothly or easily. I would agree with that concern, except I would add that I like the rigidity. Sure, it's not as pliable as a piece of paper, but again, that's why I bought it. You need to try the cover to fold over, but then the magnets in the case hold the fold well. In my 2.5 months of using this case, the cover has never come undone or made my iPad fall. And when the cover its closed, its rigidity and the magnets keep the case firmly shut.
In every other way, this case is great. Every opening is perfectly sized and well-made. The charger cutout is just the right size for the conventional Apple charger or even a slightly thicker third-party charger. All of the buttons are exposed, which I personally prefer because they are easier to access and push. If you're worried that your 3-year old is going to damage the iPad buttons or corners, then here's a better solution: don't give your 3-year old a $500+ toy.
In summary, this may not be the perfect case, but it's pretty close. I would definitely recommend this to most users. At $5-10, it's a steal and, if you still don't like it, Amazon (as usual) will take it back and keep you happy.
Overall this is a great looking case and well worth the $10 it's selling for now.
I received the revised model for the iPad Air with the corrected wake/sleep magnets and I'm very satisified.
The cover magnets are strong enough to hold the cover in place in the closed position.
The case fits perfectly and unlike some other snap-on cases that grip only by the corners, this one grips by the two corners on the left-hand side as well as all along the entire right-hand edge.
That combined with the microfiber lining on the shell and the lining on the cover make for a very solid feel with no flex or wiggle.
Hard to describe but it doesn't feel like an iPad in a case -- it feels like one solid piece. A good comparison would be that it feels like holding a nice hardcover book.
I had a coworker ask to see my Air for the first time and after examining it for about a minute commented on how nice the case was.
Other people have commented on the smell but I'm thinking that might have been for a different model. This one for the Air has no noticeable smell at all.
The cover can be folded either with the microfiber on the outside or on the inside and that gives two very slightly different upright viewing angles. In typing-mode, the cover really only stays in position with the microfiber on the outside so you only get one typing angle.
The speakers are protected without being obstructed and I don't notice any sound loss.
The camera and headphone holes are generously sized and I don't see any problems for larger sized headphone plugs.
All holes, including the rear microphone hole are perfectly centered and nicely beveled.
The only improvement I could see would be the addition of a metal strip or magnet in the rear shell to hold the cover in the folded-back position.


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