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18 of 19 found the following review helpful:
 Pretty good. But a couple big problems. May 24, 2010
By Navarro L. Parker
"Motion Graphics Dude"
What really caught my eye about this shell was its "transforming" multi-mode positions.
The Good:
-Four nubs on the back allow iPad to sit flat on its back without wobbling.
-The slightly raised "typing" position. Very comfy and just the perfect amount of tilt. Looks very Star Trekky.
-The clear acrylic insert gives the iPad a cool appearance.
-Hand strap can convert from horizontal to vertical orientation. (but it's a bit of a hassle to switch)
-Easy access to all ports, switches and buttons. Orientation lock still easy to reach. (Not sure if Dock compatible)
-Fits into TwelveSouth's BookArc stand just fine.
The Bad:
-The high angle "movie mode" tilt. The angle is nice, but the feet seem ready to snap off.
-The feet of all legs are completely smooth. It is easily slide around a smooth surface.
-If not for the hand strap, the shell is just as slippery at the iPad itself.
-Cheap feeling thin plastic. It does keep the iPad profile slim. But I wouldn't mind a little more texture or protection.
The Ugly:
-It requires considerable force to snap and unsnap the folding feet. They attach to the edges of the iPod aluminum frame, not to itself. The hard snapping sound feels like I'm breaking something.
-The actual hand strap. It's made from the thinnest, lightest elastic foam material I've ever felt. I have old socks with stronger elastic. I give it a couple weeks before it's completely stretched out and limp. I actually fear that the weight of the iPad will rip the strap out of the connecting pegs. (I would have preferred woven nylon and adjustable velcro -- like camcorder hand straps)
So while it's not the perfect case, it has a few great features. But there's definitely room for improvement.
6 of 7 found the following review helpful:
 Cheap Material (don't trust the images) May 27, 2010
By industrial design student
The material is NOT what it looks like in the images. It's cheap plastic. They did not use the same nice high-quality feel material that used on the sportshell for iphone which I thought they would. This is I think why Marware put only rendered images on their website and so do all online retailers so far. And they refused my request for actual photos via email.
Fittings n cuttings r not tight n clean, its just cheap cheap everywhere. The clear back in mine even fails to fit into the frame (too big for the cutout), the black one is ok.
The hand strap gets into the way when you pull out n put back in the feet no matter which you attach it, so u can't keep it on the case all the time if u wanna use the stand functions without hassle. So called 4-in-1 not really that 4-in-1.
My iPad delivery is due tmw, I'll give it a try, if the stand function (my main reason to buy this case n the only potential pro) doesn't turn out really really well, I'll return it for all the cons above.
The design is sound but the execution is a disaster. Hopefully some1else will produce a similar case with great quality. Price is nowhere near a problem I just want a nearperfect case.
Update: product returned.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Beware, there are two very different versions of this shell Aug 04, 2010
By Bob Kalus
I read the reviews online and was puzzled at the disparity. I went to look at the case at the Apple store, where the case was available for $50, too much in my view, but I thought it was quite good. Ordered it from Amazon for $31, and ended up with a quite different case. The plastic is hard and brittle, unlike the one in the store that was more rubbery. Also, the strap, which in the store version was made of the same sturdy rubbery material as the case, was this time something that hearkened back to 15 year old Fruit of the Looms: a stretchy, thin, floppy piece of garbage which would not keep a 1 oz pair of underwear around my waist, let alone prevent me from dropping an $800 piece of hardware. The one I got is junk, I'm afraid, so still in the market for a reasonably priced shell that will make it less likely for me to drop the ipad.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Must Remove Case to Charge iPad Jun 09, 2010
By Christopher
"IvyLeague"
This is just an awful product. The cut-out for the charger is too small, which means you cannot charge the iPad with the Marware SportShell case on! You have to remove the case to charge the iPad, and it is almost impossible! I've already scratched my iPad in the process. Furthermore, this case made of very cheap plastic, and the design is so poor that it doesn't support the iPad when typing. Customer service at Mareware is even worse! Returning this for a refund today!
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Good Idea but very poor end product Jun 05, 2010
By DWM
"uclan"
I like the functionality but 30 pin cut-out does not allow for a good connection for some of the apple cables and cannot connect the Apple iPad dock. I don't know about the keyboard dock since I didn't purchase it but one would think that this company would have done their research to ensure that at least the Apple products connect properly.
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