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I don't usually leave reviews, but I felt I had to for how satisfied I am with this cover.
For a fraction of the cost of the official Apple Smart Cover, this cover provides all the same functionality (auto sleep/wake, typing mode, stand mode) at a similar level of quality. Both the screen cover and the rear shell feel strong and unlikely to fall apart anytime soon. While the shell is a little flimsy on the charging port/speaker side of the tablet, it's nothing more than an occasional annoyance and not worth deducting any stars for in my eyes.
Probably the nicest part, in my opinion, is that DTTO has put their logo on the inside of the cover rather than the outside. This way, when the cover is closed, it looks almost exactly like the official Smart Cover.
I'll update my review if anything changes, but for now I'm extremely satisfied with my purchase and won't hesitate to recommend this item to anyone who might need it.
Just received this case for my 6th Gen. (March 2018) iPad and thought I'd share some first impressions. I'm heavily invested in the Apple ecosystem and I want my products to feel like quality even when there are cases on them.
Compared to Apple's Smart Cover, the quality of this case is a solid 8/10. The description of this case says the front cover is a "luxury leather" but this feels more like a soft (and textured) rubber. It feels great on the hands, but is not as grippy as Apple's silicone Smart Cover.
The magnets also could be stronger, but the sleep/wake function works great. When the front cover is completely flipped around, the magnet strength seems to feel a little weak and sometimes does not stick due to magnet misalignment with the back side.
The back is a lot harder. Rubbery (not silicone-y), but harder & overall feels VERY durable which I like.
Cutouts are precise (camera cutout could be better, but it doesn’t don't obstruct view which is great.
Overall, I really like the feel of this case. The Navy Blue color is great (front cover is slightly lighter than back) and I’d definitely recommend. Though different from Apple’s Smart Cover, this case feels like quality.
Decent construction for the price. This is a fine looking folio cover and the fitment is pretty darn good, as you can see in the photos. The TPU back could be a little more "firm" in the charging port/speaker area (also as seen in the photos), but overall this is a great value and will do the job. My previous iPad folio case had a hard plastic back and the iPad snapped in for a very firm and secure fit. The drawback there was that removing it could be difficult, and if you extricated the iPad by popping the corners out in the wrong order it was susceptible to cracking the plastic in the rear camera area - which I did. To its credit though, it remained just a crack and did not continue to break. I felt the TPU option would be a good alternative for this reason, but now the issue is that it is a little 'floppy' near the home button My reason for taking a star away). I can live with it for now, but may replace it with another hard back case.
The cover, for being plastic, has a nice feel both on the outside (faux Leather) and on the inside that rests against the glass. The "felt" feel inside surface is a sort of "fuzzy" feeling all plastic surface. This is kind of nice, because what I don't like about other folio cases is their fabric like inside surfaces tend to pick up fingerprint grease and become kind of grimy.
Bottom line, it does what it is supposed to do,and for a fraction of the price of many of the options out there. If you're not too picky about 100% perfect fitment and don't need that "real leather" feel, then this is the case for you.
Since this is the first iPad I have owned, I read a bunch of reviews to try to determine what would meet my needs best. My wish list and my assessment follows, keeping in mind I have only had this case for about a week:
Able to access all the buttons— Perfect. The cutouts are exactly where they should be and I have no issues with access or charging.
Corner protection — All four corners are covered, and I expect this to protect the iPad from dents from a bumps with hard surfaces. The material is a flexible plastic, but doesn't seem to offer a lot of cushioning, IMO.
Screen protection — Yes. When the cover is closed, the magnets keep it in place and protect the screen from scratches and dust. I would expect that the screen would be protected from a short drop too. For extra insurance, I added a glass screen protector, which fits pretty well under the molded corners of the back of the case.
At least 2 positions for typing and content viewing — Technically, yes. You fold the cover back and it's held in position with the magnets. I have found that in the typing position, where the weight of the iPad is supported by the case, I have to fuss with it a bit to get the magnets to hold. The magnets hold the case in the content viewing position (closer to upright) fine.
Non-slip material— I was worried about a slick surface that would too easily slide off a granite counter, for example, and send my iPad tumbling to the floor. This case is smooth but not slick.
Easy to remove the iPad if needed— The corners are flexible, not a hard plastic, so there's no worry about marring the corners or back of the iPad to get it in or out of the case. I love this feature.
I had noticed in other reviews that folding back the entire cover to use the iPad in portrait mode was a bit sloppy. I completely agree. Because the spine of the case is designed to be folded back upon itself, it extends beyond the case back when you fold the cover back completely flat. And with two smooth surfaces, there's a lot of shifting. This is probably what I like the least at this point because I use the iPad in portrait mode quite often.
Overall take: There are a couple things about the design that I would like to see improved, and I will probably try out another case style or two. Even so, I will keep and use this one as it meets most of my needs , seems sturdy enough to last a while, and it's a really good value for the price.
Feature Product
- Ultra slim and lightweight case designed specifically for Apple All-New iPad 9.7 Inch 2018/2017 Release Tablet only. Fit iPad Models: A1822/A1823/A1893/A1954. Please check back bottom of your iPad to find the model number. NOT compatible with other iPad Models.
- Premium synthetic leather exterior and soft, color-matched microfiber lining with soft flexible TPU back cover. Smooth TPU material feels great and leaves no fingerprint nor scratch.
- Tri-fold front cover with dual standing positions for facetime, movie viewing and keyboard typing. Magnetic smart cover supports fast response auto sleep/wake function.
- Air cushion technology and honeycomb better shock absorb function and better thermal dissipation.
- Precise cut-outs and openings for New iPad 2018/2017 iPad 9.7 Inch with easy access to all tablet features. Easy to install and remove. Lifetime warranty offered by DTTO. Please search "DTTO" for other accessories.
Description
Compatibility: Human Engineering designed for 2017 New iPad 9.7 Inch. Environment friendly material used, functional and Comfortable to use. DTTO Smart Shell Description: - Automatically wakes or puts 2017 Apple iPad 9.7 Inch tablet to sleep; - Ultra slim lightweight, environmental and scratch free interior/exterior; - Durable and Stylish , high Quality, Easy to install and remove; - Convenient stand position for watching movie or typing; - Precise cut-outs and openings enable access to all features and Controls; - Air cushion technology and honeycomb pattern provide better shock absorb function and better thermal dissipation; - Flexible soft TPU back makes it much easier to install or remove with no scratch at all; - Lifetime warranty offered by DTTO Need more TABLET ACCESSORIES? Search DTTO on amazon.
I've owned this for roughly 6 months and am incredibly satisfied with this case. It protects my iPad from both sides and costs a very small fraction of what you'd pay for Apple branded protection.
It's stable in viewing mode, and very sturdy in tabletop/drawing mode. I really can't say much else about it.
I will get into a couple nitpicky things. I've seen a few reviews talk about how the ports aren't covered properly. If you run into this issue, reapply the case. It's got to be set in a very particular way, and because it's so incredibly snug (which I believe is a good thing), you may need a little trial and error to align it with your ports/speakers perfectly. Only took me 2 tries.
Last nitpick is the bottom border (closest to the home button). It's not very rigid. It'll still protect your iPad, but it's something to keep in mind. I doubt it'll warp or tear. It just doesn't grip as tightly to the border of the iPad as the case's other edges. You won't have to worry about your iPad popping out of the case or anything. I've never had that happen, and the corners of this case have a death grip on the device, which is what matters.
Very pleased! Product is precisely as described and the price is outstanding for the quality, color options, materials, and fit.
Two items to note and which are covered in other reviews:
1) While silicone-like backing does leave one edge of the iPad exposed in tilt mode, as one reviewer observed, the exposure is not touching the surface and will likely not be compromised.
2) When folded all the way back, the face cover flap does extend a wee bit beyond the footprint of the iPad, but that too is not a concern as user and use will quickly compensate over time.
Fit and finish is perfect overall. Streamlined and minimaist design without all the bulk; provides adequate protection for most usage.
Packaging shows care taken in product shipment and vendor card invitation to reach out for add'l products was a nice touch.
Rose gold color matches wonderfully with rose gold iPad and my wife loves it!
HIGHLY recommended!
I recently purchased a new iPad and Apple Pencil. While I love both items, I was very disappointed that the Apple Pencil did not come with any sort of storage sleeve meaning that it has to be carried. I purchased this case on Amazon because it not only provided a standard folding cover for the iPad but also included a Pencil holder. I've been keeping the Pencil holder on the middle fold of the cover so that no matter if I use the iPad in a more vertical or more horizontal position, the holder remains in a position where it doesn't really interfere with the table. The only drawback of this sort of arrangement however is that if you fold the cover back and hold the iPad in your hand, the Pencil holder will in fact get in the way. Thankfully, it's attached with an elastic band which is easy to remove.
My only complaint is that the Apple pencil comes with an adapter to charge using a standard Apple cable. I wish this cover included an extra pouch where I could keep the adaptor as its easily misplaced and I'd prefer to have it near my iPad at all times. This is a minor quibble and not worth take points away from this product since it's really Apple's fault that they haven't provided some sort of clip or more practical way of keeping the adaptor safe without easily losing it.
I've only had the cover for about a week but so far it works great and I'm very happy with this purchase!
I searched all over for a full coverage case for my 2017 9.7 inch iPad. It may seem like a minor detail, but I hate the cases with cut-outs on the corners and sides for button access. This case is much like many full coverage iPhone cases and it provides coverage to the buttons on my iPad!!! Besides that, it fits perfectly and the auto sleep/wake function works just as described! My only recommendation to the seller is to start making this case with a softer, maybe felt-like inside of the front cover to allow for a softer material to rest on the iPad screen but one can always buy a screen protector if this is a concern, though not necessary. This is an excellent buy for the price!
This is the perfect case for me for my new iPad. It snugs the back of the iPad, holding it into the case and giving it back and side protection without bulk or weight. The front is then held securely onto the front of the iPad and protects the glass with a reasonably firm flat surface that folds to support the iPad in the horizontal position for viewing, say, on a desk or table or using a finger or rubber tipped stylus to select.
This case folds flat against the back for keyboarding or drawing (with Apple Pencil) using, say, ProCreate.
It is magnetic and automatically turns the iPad on when it opens. The magnet can be use to gently hold the Apple Pencil to it when closed and charging and will also hold the Apple Pencil End Cap to the top of the case when laying flat and charging the Apple Pencil.
This case does not have a place to put an Apple Pencil, and I do NOT want such a place. The case fits very snug and trim on the iPad for use on small spaces, such as tables and counters, and on my lap or in my hand when sketching. That is important to me. Also, I keep my Apple Pencil separate and use it for drawing or sketching, and I use my rubber tipped stylus for most other work such as selecting.
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