Targus - Versavu Case for Apple® iPad® 2 - Black/Blue

Great case. Looks great, and love the rotating feature. This is my second one, and the only problem is that on my old case, there are 3 grooves you can put your iPad in to lock it into position (different grooves for different angles), and as you use it, they begin to flatten and doesn't keep it standing any more. In this new version, it seems built better, but I can see that this will eventually happen as well (probably after a year's worth of use). I really wanted a case with a keyboard, and none looked good, or had a good feel. Worse was the battery life of the keyboard. So I bought a Logitech - Ultrathin Keyboard Cover (3rd Generation) and this case, and cut the side a bit to allow the magnet of the keyboard to latch on to the ipad, and it works great! Best keyboard case you can get (see pic). I know, i didn't cut it very straight, but since you never really see the side, it doesn't matter and the corners keeps the ipad very secure.

I've had this case for about 2 months now and I love it! First, the positives: I'm not sure if the case is actual leather but it feels like it. The inner lining is soft and does kind of "clean" the display. The viewing angles are good and reasonably secure (doesn't tip too easily and stays put). I like that the case is attractive without being gaudy or attracting a ton of attention (if held with the logo side facing in). This case seems to be quite durable and I expect it will last me a long time. Now the negatives: When you rotate, you have to make sure it's rotated at exact 90 degree angles or the ipad won't sit right and will be less stable (prone to falling over). This isn't hard to do but for the price, I wouldn't expect to have to be concerned about this. Also, the interior surface, while being properly firm and soft and does clean the surface, tends to leave a "dirty line" where the recessed grooves are found on the interior case surface. Another mild irritation but no big deal really. Additionally, for the price, I would have expected this case to have the magnetic on/off switch actuator, which it doesn't. Another "non-issue" that I resolved by cutting out a slit in the material and slipping my own magnet in. You can see in the picture I uploaded, how I did it. Works just fine! The other issue I have with this case (and all the others, for that matter) is that while the front and back of the ipad is very well protected, the top and bottem edges are not nearly as well protected as the left and right (by the backing lip). Not a big deal either but just leaves me feeling like my device is a little more exposed than I would like. Lastly, I wish it had a way to hide the Apple logo. I feel like I'm advertising "Hey everybody! Look at me! I'm an Apple fanboy!" if I walk around with that silly apple logo flashing everybody. That's a personal preference though. Over all, the negatives are all "non-issues" and the positives outweigh the negatives.

4.5 stars - I love this cover! I mainly use my iPad for watching movies/shows, reading, sketching, and playing games. I often have to prop my iPad up to do these activities, and my old cover only offered one uncomfortable, wobbly angle at which to prop. I kept having to find household objects to prop it instead, which was extremely irritating and limiting. This one is great - it props up my iPad perfectly and securely. Plus, I haven't lost my stylus since using this cover - the handy stylus holder on front is a boon. I also love that my iPad can rotate - very nice for my propping requirement. I only knock off a star (wish I could only do a half a star) for 2 reasons: Its kind of thick (which on the flip side is good for protection), and because its thick the magnet in the corner that puts your iPad to sleep doesn't stay in place very well, so it just turns the iPad on and off randomly. I just ended up wistfully turning off this feature, and its been fine (though I wish I could use the feature - oh well, no biggie). Neither of these things have been much of a detriment though. The black leather of the outside is nice for not getting dirty (like suede or cloth is prone to doing), and I enjoy that it shows your iPad's apple emblem on the back ;-). I definitely recommend this cover!

I really like this case for simple table top use, at a desk on a counter. I use my iPad for work, I am constantly in my truck or on a job site. This is where the case becomes a little difficult. If there is not a perfectly flat surface it is hard to use the case in the tilted viewing position. I gave it 4 stars because for the price, and what i believe the original purpose of the case was, it is worth it.

I purchased this cover for my work iPad. It looks professional and has a nice holder for my stylus. The stand supports the iPad vertically and horizontally, which adds a lot of flexibility. Interestingly, I don't use my iPad vertically as much as I thought I would. The cover also lays flat and is comfortable to hold when folded over. I'm a little concerned about its long-term durability. I've had it for a month and the nylon strap closure is showing some wear and there are some stitches coming out of one side. Also, the auto-off feature does not work at all, but I don't really see much of a need for that. Overall, it's the best cover that I have found after much research.

I switched to the Targus cover because my old iPad cover was getting old and didn't provide a lot of protection. I was told at the store that this would also shut off the power when you closed it using the same function as the old Apple cover. Not exactly..... The elastic strap holds the cover shut but doesn't always quite get the power off. Sure, the iPad will eventually shut off. But a few times it looked like the power kept coming on and off through the night. I thought I had plenty of battery power a few times and opened up the cover to a dead iPad. The cover is durable and I do like the swivel function and built in ledges for standing up the iPad. Just the power function is an issue. Not a show stopper, but that's why I only gave it 4 stars.

The Targus case is good looking and very good at keeping the iPad in the position you desire. I love that it swivels the iPad around so that it is vertical or horizontal without turning the whole case. The grooves for positioning the screen work very well so that I can watch my video podcasts and netflix with no danger of the screen flopping on me.. The inside of the case is a nice soft material - may be suede, at least it looks like it. But it does shed just a little bit, so that a very picky iPad user finds herself wiping the screen to rid it of the dust. Other cases I have used were supposed to position the screen as you would like, but they were unsatisfactory in KEEPING the iPad standing.

I initially bought to standard iPad Smart Case, which is great product with one major flaw: It can't sand the iPad up vertically. This Targus case, however, can stand the iPad up both horizontally and vertically, and at multiple angles. The strap to hold the lid shut and the iPad pen holder are both pluses. There is just one issue with it: The magnetic lock doesn't work as advertised. When closed, the case just randomly locks and unlocks the screen, which is very annoying.