**** Revision to initial review. I want to start by saying that PC Micro went out of their way to make this shipping fiasco right. I did finally receive the correct case. I did have to order directly from them, but they reimbursed me back all my shipping and upgraded the shipping to expedited (to make comparable to Amazon prime). I know they are working with Amazon to insure that the correct models are marked and that when the new model of the cover is ordered, the new model is received. Hopefully others won't have this problem like I did.That being said, I will review the product directly.
I owned the original model of this iPad cover and was really excited to see that this new model enables you to adjust the iPad from Landscape to Portrait. It is an awesome feature and it works really well. That being said, I will be honest with you. While we love this case, it is not perfect. Some of the drawbacks were very frustrating, so my family has revised this iPad cover slightly to compensate for some of those imperfections.
1. If you read my original review of this older model of this iPad cover, you will find that I compared it to the Zoogue case for the iPad. I loved the Velcro feature of the Zoogue case! It enables an infinite number of viewing angles with complete sturdiness. This rooCase allows for multiple angles, but the stand can move and jostle and even slip out of the grooves sometimes. But, since this particular case has a much better fastener for closure and better options for color than the Zoogue, we preferred this design. What was our solution? I went to the store and bought industrial strength Velcro tape. I taped the soft side of the tape to the groove area of the cover and then taped the loop side of the Velcro tape around the tip of the stand. The result is that I can adjust my iPad to any angle I desire PLUS, it never moves from that position. I can even pick it up and carry it across the room and it stays at my desired angle. The Velcro tape does NOT interfere with the magnet that keep the stand down when not in use like I feared and, even though I was worried it would look funky, it really doesn't. As soon as everyone else in my family saw how awesome the Velcro idea was, they demanded I put the Velcro on their cover as well.
2.) The second negative regarding this case (and the vast majority of cases for the ipad) is that the corners remain exposed. Even being careful, I noticed dings on the corner of my ipad 2 as a result of its lack of protection. I started brainstorming options to protect my iPad better when I came upon a couple of iPad plastic covers that protect the back of the iPad and that people buy to use with the smart cover. Some of these plastic cases are very thick, but there are a couple (one sold here on Amazon) that are only 1.2 mm thick. I bought one, snapped it on the back of my iPad and then slipped the iPad back into the rooCase. To my surprise, it fit! Now my corners are protected by the plastic case. Again, I ordered more for everyone else in my family (and bought the corresponding colors to match our cases).
Okay, so in reality, we have revised the cover a lot, but with those revisions, I believe it is a thing of perfection! Now with the landscape and portrait options, it is the best of every world!
(Original review regarding shipping...)I have always loved the roocase iPad cases, and to be honest, I love this new design and all of its features. I have the old model of this case, but recently my mother bought me this newer adjustable design in magenta. I LOVE it, and after seeing it, my husband asked to get one too. Soooo, I ordered one on Amazon, being extra cautious to buy the new model that turns portrait and landscape. Unfortunately, they sent the old model. No problem, simple mistake, right? I issued a return and ordered the item again. Once again, I was careful to not just look at the picture, but read the description to be 100% that I was ordering the new model. 2 days later, I receive what in the mail? The old model!! So, I called Amazon, letting them know that something was going on during shipping and distribution that was causing the error. What was their solution? "You will have to order the case directly from the company to ensure you receive the correct model". What??? Nothing against PC Micro,, but I pay an annual fee to be a prime member so I can receive my items either in 2 days or overnight, why should it have to pay for slow ground shipping from other company(thereby losing the Amazon guarantee) when amazon should honor their FBA?. Don't order this case until amazon and the seller get their stuff together.
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