iPad

It has been less than six months since the release of the iPad and the marketplace is already saturated with probably hundreds of different accessories for the device. Needless to say, aside from several Apple designed products the rest of the offering is a hit/miss adventure.

Now moving onto the case issue – I have (just like most of you) purchased the genuine case (Apple Store Link) – I liked it in the beginning, yet after several weeks of use the wear/tear because noticeable and my love with the product started to vain (see the user comments at the Apple site – most complaints are directed towards quick material wear and noticeable degradation of the visual appeal after moderate and short use).

Enter the ACASE (link below)…


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I’ve got the product via Amazon (around $25 shipped via Amazon Prime) – and I have been super happy with the product (this ain’t Orbino Padova though).

Here is my take on Pros/Cons:
PROs:
- The ability to snap the case close (very helpful to avoid it accidently opening while in transit).
- The stand functionality
- The overall protection provided to the iPad is very good with good padding.
- Solid and strong physical build (see a Con on the material)
- Four different angles to open up the case
- Easy to take the iPad out (and to put it in)
- Horizontal/Vertical Stand Position
Cons:
- Misleading advertising (Touted as a “Leather” product – yet, it’s a synthetic leather product – or as the advertiser notes a “Real leather-like” product)
- Thicker than the Apple case (~1/8 in thicker)

If you like the product you can get it from Amazon here (*Disclaimer – this is my Amazon affiliate link and I get modest proceeds from a sale): Acase Leather Flip Book Jacket/folio for Apple Ipad 3g Tablet/wifi Model 16gb, 32gb, 64gb (Black)


Orbino, a maker of fine leather goods has come up with a glutinous yet awesome looking leather case (product line Padova) for your new iPad – here is the list of features as listed on Orbino’s site:

• Form Fitting: Made to measure for your iPad
• Hand Stitched with waxed thread for tailored fit and tactile grip.
• Premium Leather: Crafted from fine leathers and exotic skins.
• Brushed Metal home button.
• Sleek Protective Cover and Viewing Stand – with secure magnetic closure. Opens to become a viewing stand in both vertical and horizontal orientation.
• Cutouts: for volume, dock connector, speakers, screen rotation lock and headphone jack.
• Dockable: Compatible with the iPad dock and the iPad keyboard dock.

Premium Bark Tanned Italian Leathers will set you back $209: Black, Brown, Pecan, Deep Red
Special Edition Exotic Skins will damage your budget approximately $600: Brown Crocodile ($689), Cognac Ostrich ($569), Black Ostrich ($569), Mocha Ostrich ($569) and Red Ostrich ($569)