I had the red leather SmartCover and was really disappointed with how badly it discolored after a relatively short amount of time. With the Air I've gotten the black leather case and am very pleased so far. It feels great in your hands and shouldn't discolor, I hope.
I just got the white/silver ipad air and I was really thinking of getting a smart case (I dont like the smart cover) and this was very informative thank you
you should use once, you can feel its great. it sale in: amzn.to/1naidoL IPAD AIR SMART CASE RED-USA. quality is great. Lightweight, durable, real nice feature that iPad air comes to life when you open it.
Though a little expensive, I've had this for my 4 and loved it. Not to bulky, for the most part worked great. Just got an air and bought a different type of case, I'm gonna go back to this, just like it so much better.
Got the space grey and brown smart case. The case is really worth it for the price. Very detailed made and it's real leather. Just compare them to the third party case they are more expensive if you compare them into their category.
Can't wait for the retina iPad Mini retina unboxing! (including it's case) Also, at 4:50, I saw the box (top-right corner) of the iPad Air Smart Case (it's hard to see if the video is not in HD). I assume you will be unboxing it! Amazing videos!
Excellent review! First that I've seen that shows how the leather weathers. Wanted the brown and red but think I need to stick to black. Keep up the great videos. Thanks!
I can understand your point and respect your views, however, i normally do not look at the price if i feel the product i am buying is of a high quality. The case is leather, fits perfectly and the stand issues aside, seems to go perfectly with the iPad. 80 bucks is and will be expensive to some but like i said, the price does not matter if i feel the quality is there.
Definitely subscribed!!! Nice Video!!! Does the iPad Air have motion background movement?...just notice when you moved the iPad that the background was moving, depending on the angle you were moving your iPad. Just wanna know...because I'm planning to get one around my BDAY and it either this one or the iPad Mini? :)
Yessss so... Time lapse hdr and pano added in camera More functions in assistive touch option Peoples feature in multitasking Quick notification Audio msg Predictive txts Siri always on 'hey siri' and shel respond no matter where without tapping any buttons ( BUT ONLY WHEN CONNECTED TO POWER) A few minor changs in settings panel New wallpapers :D Notification tray has just 2 options ( today and notifications) instead of three (today all and missed ) Safari has a new tabs option App store got a minor minor visual over haul *phew* :P :D
Dropped it once, and landed on corner. iPad was not protected (small scratch but no denting) however the worst part is the case can no longer hold the device in place since the corner is now deformed. Way to go for an 80 euro case that doesn't even prop itself up well.
You clothe a device in a case to protect against scratches and the odd drop. Have a silicone iSkin case for my iPad 2, paired with the original Smart Cover which was dropped with frightening regularity for four years and never had a scratch or dent... I don't mind paying premium price for premium products, but they need to perform as well..
Mark Grech Silicon is a much better material at absorbing bumps and drops than leather is. And there is minimal cushion (i'd argue no cushion) on the smart cases. The thin cases are mostly for show. They look great. I have a smart case on my iPad mini 2 and I don't expect it to protect it other than from scratches on the aluminum body. I usually use Griffon technologies cases for things that I don't want to have to replace. Or no case for some products.
Had this case for a few months now and it looks better with wear i think. The leather is almost a perfect fit - i brush the inside screen cover with a suede brush which helps keeps its soft protective feel. The whole package screens quality. I'm such a poof.
@DetroitBORG I can totally see the utility for this smartcase but don't you think it's a little overpriced for what it is? Or is it really worth it. Awesome reviews btw.
Got the ipad air case , and the poly finish you talk about at 1:40 is sticking out when the ipad is in the case. So it gets really annoying like touching a sheet of paper edge all the time. I dont know if its common , but mine is going back to the apple store tommorow.
Hello, I have one question . Should I hold the part of this case ,that covers the screen on the back like you did at 3:50 ? Isn't it damaging the microfibre?
Why didn't you made a unboxing and review of the Nexus 5 bumper case and its many colors. Last year you did made one for the nexus 4 bumper but not the 5. *****
$89 bucks Canadian plus tax. My red one arrived today. Worth it? I think so, it's absolutely gorgeous and fits like a glove. My biggest concern is staining. I sprayed it with Tana All Protector and it didn't seem to do no harm, hopefully that will help. Excellent video, thanks.
Thank you for the nice review, but I have a question please, How does this case impact the weight of iPad air? Does it make the iPad Air significantly heavier?
I don't have the new case but I have the old one for the 4th gen iPad. For the older cases you don't notice any difference in weight when it is on the device. When you take the case off you can feel the tiny difference but if you have it on all the time it doesn't change anything. The newer ones are lighter so it probably won't impact anything while using the Air.
Great review as usual! I am curious how the case will hold up: hopefully, it is the better quality case than the red iPhone5/5S one - I remember the pics of your red iPhone case, Bord. It looked terrible. :(
I have an iPad with smart case, but it will not wake when I open the cover any longer? I heard you can although modify that in settings, where the settings do I do that? Thanks!
Well as he pointed out, they don't stand up right. As soon as you touch them, it falls down. They don't have that great of a magnet to hold it closed when the iPad is in use. Last years smart case did not stay shut if you had it in a bag and sometimes turned the iPad on and off. I still love Apple and their cases/products but they are not 100% great
I have the 32 space grey and its filled up from the first sync. Dont know your preferences, but I would go with the 32, my plan is 64 next time as I like to put alot of apps and tv shows.
32 gb isn't enough for me, as I use it for school, as well as gaming and watching TV shows and movies. Get the 16 gb if you want to just have a device for surfing the web, and social networking, but if you want to have apps on it, and TV shows and movies, go for something with more storage.
Can you also review the Smart Cover? Just curious :) I really love my Product Red Smart Case for iPad (2nd-4th gen) and I also fold the cover and use it as a grip just like you do. It's really sad that the new one only has 3 folds. Really weird design for a full size iPad IMO. Oh well, it's not like I'm getting one anyway. Good review as always Mike!
I know i have replied 7 Years late. SO WEIRD! I know, I will tell you all about the ipad smart cover, for your information. The smartcover is really cool. It can protect only the front of your ipad though, but thoroughly, heres some features! When you close the case it makes the ipad turn off, when you open it it turns on! Hands off, Just opening and closing. Pretty cool right!
Do you find that the iPad Air tends to overheat in this case? I have an iPod touch 4g and i got one case for it and my ipod would sweat in it due to the material... making sure this doesnt happen to my Air
I have no idea which case to get. Love the quality and look of this one but am not a big fan of the floppiness of the stand. Its either this or the ZooGue prodigy. No idea which one to get.
I agree that apple products have amazing quality im an apple fan myself but two things that Apple does that annoys me is their overpricing of products and them holding back when they upgrade. One example is the Ipad Mini. When the Ipad Mini came out there were already ipads and other devices with a retina display. But they didnt include it just so they could re release an ipad with the regular: Speed, Retina, And Camera, and im not even sure the camera got improved, not that it matters.
Mike, how do we get some cases for you to review which are much more affordable for the mass? $10 iPad Air case that is designed in Seattle, WA and made for US corporations to used by their field staff. Material is PU leather exterior, and microfiber lined. Highly protective, quality, and extremely affordable.
I had the red leather SmartCover and was really disappointed with how badly it discolored after a relatively short amount of time. With the Air I've gotten the black leather case and am very pleased so far. It feels great in your hands and shouldn't discolor, I hope.
DetroitBORG - The only person who can make a 9 minute case review interesting.
Thorough review man. Bought the black one. Happy easter.
You are the best technology reviewer i know in youtube.
I just got the white/silver ipad air and I was really thinking of getting a smart case (I dont like the smart cover) and this was very informative thank you
you should use once, you can feel its great. it sale in: amzn.to/1naidoL IPAD AIR SMART CASE RED-USA. quality is great. Lightweight, durable, real nice feature that iPad air comes to life when you open it.
$80 for a case.
Apple, are you drunk?
There are plenty of more expensive tablet cases out there.
80$ is ridiculous
Roy Calderón It is but so is a $150 case
Omarpixel9 I Like it.
I got the black Smart case for the iPad air. It fits and looks as good as your one for the mini.
Though a little expensive, I've had this for my 4 and loved it. Not to bulky, for the most part worked great. Just got an air and bought a different type of case, I'm gonna go back to this, just like it so much better.
I love this channel! When im looking for new gadget i always go in this channel
I got the black one yesterday along with the white iPad Air and is a beautiful and practical case. Love it.
Good review thanks!
Wanted to know if cover folded back flat on the back of the case
and how well it fit, you answered both favorably.
Got the space grey and brown smart case. The case is really worth it for the price. Very detailed made and it's real leather. Just compare them to the third party case they are more expensive if you compare them into their category.
Can't wait for the retina iPad Mini retina unboxing! (including it's case)
Also, at 4:50, I saw the box (top-right corner) of the iPad Air Smart Case (it's hard to see if the video is not in HD). I assume you will be unboxing it!
Amazing videos!
No other case like this smart and beautiful detailed Apple made. Apple always !!!
Excellent review! First that I've seen that shows how the leather weathers. Wanted the brown and red but think I need to stick to black. Keep up the great videos. Thanks!
I can understand your point and respect your views, however, i normally do not look at the price if i feel the product i am buying is of a high quality. The case is leather, fits perfectly and the stand issues aside, seems to go perfectly with the iPad.
80 bucks is and will be expensive to some but like i said, the price does not matter if i feel the quality is there.
I would expect a LOT more from a $80 case. Thanks for the review!
great job, i just ordered my air today, and shopping around thanks again im also born and raised in Detroit thumbs up !
Very good review - many details covered (pun intended). I have a brown version on order.
GREAT review, thanks for being so thorough! I'm gonna subscribe only because you were so thorough!
Please make a review for all the apple cases for the ipad 5 just like you did with the iphone 5s and iphone 5c
Can you make a unboxing for all the smart cases for the iPad Air just like you did with iPhone 5s and 5c
How do you have the funds for this???
Get a job :)
James van der Vegt um, even with a job most people can’t afford 80 bucks for a case.
I love the new design for the new iPad smart case
Definitely subscribed!!! Nice Video!!! Does the iPad Air have motion background movement?...just notice when you moved the iPad that the background was moving, depending on the angle you were moving your iPad. Just wanna know...because I'm planning to get one around my BDAY and it either this one or the iPad Mini? :)
I just got my air yesterday and it does :D
Vaibhav Gupta thank you bro! :D Congrats on your new iPad Air...just tell me if the iOS 8 is good on the iPad Air? All the best bro! :D
Aaahhhhh wait :D i JUST updated to ios8 hardly 10mins ago... give me a few minutes :D im replying here soon
Vaibhav Gupta it okay and take your time...no need to rush. :D
Yessss so...
Time lapse hdr and pano added in camera
More functions in assistive touch option
Peoples feature in multitasking
Quick notification
Audio msg
Predictive txts
Siri always on 'hey siri' and shel respond no matter where without tapping any buttons ( BUT ONLY WHEN CONNECTED TO POWER)
A few minor changs in settings panel
New wallpapers :D
Notification tray has just 2 options ( today and notifications) instead of three (today all and missed )
Safari has a new tabs option
App store got a minor minor visual over haul
*phew* :P :D
Dropped it once, and landed on corner. iPad was not protected (small scratch but no denting) however the worst part is the case can no longer hold the device in place since the corner is now deformed. Way to go for an 80 euro case that doesn't even prop itself up well.
Well the case isn't designed for drops, it is mostly to protect against scratches.
You clothe a device in a case to protect against scratches and the odd drop. Have a silicone iSkin case for my iPad 2, paired with the original Smart Cover which was dropped with frightening regularity for four years and never had a scratch or dent...
I don't mind paying premium price for premium products, but they need to perform as well..
Mark Grech Silicon is a much better material at absorbing bumps and drops than leather is. And there is minimal cushion (i'd argue no cushion) on the smart cases.
The thin cases are mostly for show. They look great. I have a smart case on my iPad mini 2 and I don't expect it to protect it other than from scratches on the aluminum body.
I usually use Griffon technologies cases for things that I don't want to have to replace. Or no case for some products.
I used to take my iPad out of the case so many times, it started to be unsecured. Threw it out the next day...Pretty disappointed.
Your review is excellent. Very thorough. I am undecided about the case choice now. There are good and bad points about this model.
Thank you for comparing this year's and last year's models given all of the reviews out there talking about how the previous model is superior.
good one,and suggest the best case for the white ipad too.
THANK YOU
Had this case for a few months now and it looks better with wear i think. The leather is almost a perfect fit - i brush the inside screen cover with a suede brush which helps keeps its soft protective feel. The whole package screens quality. I'm such a poof.
Best reviewer on youtube !! :)
Hi Mike, try book book case for the ipad, i think it will be nice on the ipad air
@DetroitBORG I can totally see the utility for this smartcase but don't you think it's a little overpriced for what it is? Or is it really worth it.
Awesome reviews btw.
How much is it? Plus watching on iPad Air space grey
Same😀
+Ishock Gamer hahah lol 😂😀
Same fam
Same. Love my iPad air
Air 2 gold :)
Lol I watched the vid to see what was wrong with my stand as it kept falling. Nice vid I tossed my iPad case as you were too hehe. Bought your brown!
Mike you make awesome videos you deseve10000000000000000 subs
I love DetroitBORG reviews
Looking forward to seeing you review the iPad mini version soon! :)
Will you be doing a review of the iPad mini smart case?
Got the ipad air case , and the poly finish you talk about at 1:40 is sticking out when the ipad is in the case. So it gets really annoying like touching a sheet of paper edge all the time. I dont know if its common , but mine is going back to the apple store tommorow.
what do u think of the speck candyshell for the ipad?
Hello, I have one question . Should I hold the part of this case ,that covers the screen on the back like you did at 3:50 ? Isn't it damaging the microfibre?
Why didn't you made a unboxing and review of the Nexus 5 bumper case and its many colors. Last year you did made one for the nexus 4 bumper but not the 5. *****
Good review! do you make enough money from your videos to buy the products you review, or do you eventually resell them?
Does the lid stick to the back of the iPad like the Smart Cover does?
do you use a screen protector as well? recommendations?
sre you going to be doing a unboxing on the new space gray ipod touch 5g??
I spent 8 dollars on a 3rd party iPad Smart Cover copy and it works flawlessly
So wait, do you keep it all or sell it after you get new hardware or something?
$89 bucks Canadian plus tax. My red one arrived today. Worth it? I think so, it's absolutely gorgeous and fits like a glove.
My biggest concern is staining. I sprayed it with Tana All Protector and it didn't seem to do no harm, hopefully that will help.
Excellent video, thanks.
Great review, as usual! I am really curious how the case will hold up: hopeful
I really wish these came in the other material for the mini
Thank you for the nice review, but I have a question please,
How does this case impact the weight of iPad air? Does it make the iPad Air significantly heavier?
I don't have the new case but I have the old one for the 4th gen iPad. For the older cases you don't notice any difference in weight when it is on the device. When you take the case off you can feel the tiny difference but if you have it on all the time it doesn't change anything. The newer ones are lighter so it probably won't impact anything while using the Air.
Great review as usual! I am curious how the case will hold up: hopefully, it is the better quality case than the red iPhone5/5S one - I remember the pics of your red iPhone case, Bord. It looked terrible. :(
Great review as usual DB.
It looks so beautiful
I love the feel of the official cases, but I'd still go for the cheap eBay ones for a fraction of the price. This is a lovely case though.
It should only cost $10.
Amazing review as usual, thanks a lot for this review you covered every small thing in this product
Good review - you covered a lot of things I hadn't thought about!
I have an iPad with smart case, but it will not wake when I open the cover any longer? I heard you can although modify that in settings, where the settings do I do that? Thanks!
Open settings, scroll down to lock/unlock. Toggle it.
Plan on getting this
How long would you estimate for this case's leather to begin showing signs of discolour?
Does the case wake your ipad up at the home screen or the passcode screen
Well as he pointed out, they don't stand up right. As soon as you touch them, it falls down. They don't have that great of a magnet to hold it closed when the iPad is in use. Last years smart case did not stay shut if you had it in a bag and sometimes turned the iPad on and off. I still love Apple and their cases/products but they are not 100% great
Now that some time has passed, how is the brown Smart Case holding up?
Plz can u do a reveiw on the lg g pad 8.3 it would really help me out,thanks
Place can you tell me wich one is better ipad Air or samsung note 10.1 2014 edition because I will buy one of this devices this week
Plz answer is the 16gb enough storage
No 32gb is just perfect 16gb is to low and plus the updates are huge and the pre installed apps take some GB also
I have the 32 space grey and its filled up from the first sync. Dont know your preferences, but I would go with the 32, my plan is 64 next time as I like to put alot of apps and tv shows.
32 gb isn't enough for me, as I use it for school, as well as gaming and watching TV shows and movies. Get the 16 gb if you want to just have a device for surfing the web, and social networking, but if you want to have apps on it, and TV shows and movies, go for something with more storage.
Thank you for the review. Good work. See my full in depth review and instructions as well of of various brand iPad cases, covers and folders.
which colour you prefer for ipad air space gray or silver ? Thx
if you dont mind me asking, what job do you have that allows you to buy 2 of everything?
Do you think the iPad Mini with Retina Display will be the same amount? (Smart Cover and Smart Case?)
Would you say that the blue Samar case goes good Edith the black iPad air?
Can you also review the Smart Cover? Just curious :) I really love my Product Red Smart Case for iPad (2nd-4th gen) and I also fold the cover and use it as a grip just like you do. It's really sad that the new one only has 3 folds. Really weird design for a full size iPad IMO. Oh well, it's not like I'm getting one anyway. Good review as always Mike!
I know i have replied 7 Years late. SO WEIRD! I know, I will tell you all about the ipad smart cover, for your information. The smartcover is really cool. It can protect only the front of your ipad though, but thoroughly, heres some features! When you close the case it makes the ipad turn off, when you open it it turns on! Hands off, Just opening and closing. Pretty cool right!
Thanks for the very helpful review.
Do you find that the iPad Air tends to overheat in this case? I have an iPod touch 4g and i got one case for it and my ipod would sweat in it due to the material... making sure this doesnt happen to my Air
does Antoine know whats the best? smart case or smartcover with crystal case
your videos are so interesting ! great
Really helpful and enjoyable review. Look forward to the next one, keep up the good work labia features
i like the polyurethane and that brown looks horrible lol but i love the new airs look without the hideous cases...great video thanks
I have no idea which case to get. Love the quality and look of this one but am not a big fan of the floppiness of the stand. Its either this or the ZooGue prodigy. No idea which one to get.
Awesome case.
Great video.
Does it add weight?
I have the ipad mini black slate i love it
thanx for posting this video! I loved it!
What colour of smart case goes with the iPad air space grey?
Again, great review!
Does the ipad get damage because of the plastic on the top discluding 3g and lte
Space grey with red smarth cover was amazing
Did the black case match with the silver
I agree that apple products have amazing quality im an apple fan myself but two things that Apple does that annoys me is their overpricing of products and them holding back when they upgrade. One example is the Ipad Mini. When the Ipad Mini came out there were already ipads and other devices with a retina display. But they didnt include it just so they could re release an ipad with the regular: Speed, Retina, And Camera, and im not even sure the camera got improved, not that it matters.
My case will not adhere to the back when open like yours does. Does that mean I have a faulty case?
Btw where do u get all these devuces and stuff.....
Thanks for review. This is useful.
Great review!
Does anyone know of a alternative cover/case that substitutes the four fold’s function of grip when holding it?
Mike, how do we get some cases for you to review which are much more affordable for the mass? $10 iPad Air case that is designed in Seattle, WA and made for US corporations to used by their field staff. Material is PU leather exterior, and microfiber lined. Highly protective, quality, and extremely affordable.
Oooohh I might buy one of these!
**Looks at price**
NEVERMIND
i posted my review of it for the mini, you will love the case, same design and quality as the iphone version!