iPad Air case, Navy Blue Leatherette Case Cover for Apple iPad Air Cases (2013 Release)

I was torn between buying this or the Photive smart case. I ended up getting this because the INVELLOP pictures showed that all the correct cutouts for the microphones are present. Unfortunately, Photive's display pictures do not show this. I posted a question and people answered that all the cutouts are there, but by the time they answered, I already bought the INVELLOPIs great for these reasons:Fit and functionality: Fits like glove and slim while providing good protection. I don't know what you are doing with your iPad if you need more protection than what this case offers (maybe if you travel with it a ton, play frisbee with it, or if you are a kid). Mine is at home mostly, and I occasionally take it out of the house to work on it, which is usually at a coffee shop or a similar environment.Quality: Made well in terms of quality. For the money, I cannot expect anything more. I have the black case, and the leatherette looks pretty good, not cheesy. I would be scared to get a colored case however, the leatherette paired with a bright color may look a little cheesy. I will say that I would like to see what the Photive case looks like in person, I have their slim iPhone case and it is sexy.Price: Freaking great. Great price for what you get. I was thinking about getting the Apple Smart Case, but I did not feel like dropping the $100. I have seen the Apple case in person, and it is VERY nice, don't get me wrong. I know that the Apple case will offer a little more protection and the real leather is awesome, but again, I did not want to drop that much money at this time.One possible thing I would like to see different is how the horizontal position sits. I had the original iPad and the Apple case that for that model, and I LOVED how the iPad sat in for typing. I feel that this sits a little to flat. I would say that this case could be a little more lap friendly; unless you are at a table, you may not absolutely love the horizontal stance of this case. Don't get me wrong, this case is awesome, and the positioning is not so bad that it is a deal breaker, but I feel that it could be better.If you are looking for a good case, you found it. I also know that Photive makes GREAT products, so you could also try that. I would buy this again, but if I knew that the Photive case had all the cut outs before I got the INVELLOP case, I probably would have went with Photive.This is a great case.

I purchased this cover since I had the same cover on my iPad 3. Low profile lightweight case that fits and looks great on my white iPad Air LTE. The magnet wake/sleep function performs very well. It's strong enough to hold the cover closed when held upside down and shaken vigorously, but not so strong that it puts the ipad to sleep if you fold the front cover back while in use. The color is described as a light grey, but it could probably pass for white. It fits snug with very little wobble or dropping. It's lined with microfiber on the inside of the front cover and backplate to protect the aluminum/glass. Works well with all screen protectors. Great price and a great alternative to the Apple Smart case.

I was expecting this case to be as good as the Apple case and was surprised to find that I don't quite like it as well. I never used the Smart Case, just a Smart Cover and I may be comparing apples to oranges. It fits well enough, the back feels solid and protective, but I don't like the way it folds. Because of the design, the iPad sits lower than it did with the Smart Cover and has a splayed out look. It feels less stable to me than the Apple Smart Cover and is not quite as rigid. I tried using it with the Smarter Stand for iPad and evidently the cardboard inside the cover is not as firm, so it was not stable at all. I ordered another cover at the same time and put it on the iPad as soon as it arrived and have kept it on since then. I only got this one out today to look at it again to make sure that I don't like it very much and to do this review.Update-12/12/2013:I am upgrading from two stars to four. I was contemplating returning this case, but decided to give it a try again because it looks so elegant and professional on the iPad Air. I expected it to function exactly like the Apple cover, but the four folds really result in a different user experience. I found the Invellop video on YouTube that demonstrates the various positions and that made a world of difference for me. What I called the splayed out look is actually by design and just results in a lower position than I like. I have yet to try using the demonstrated point-of-the-fold position, but I hope it is sturdy enough for typing. Other than some very minor cutout issues, this case is really quite good. I will likely keep it, especially since the price was about half the normal price. Besides, I don't want to pay to ship it back. The main thing I like is how great it looks. I also like the fact that the back stays in place due to the magnet, even in the folded position. Not so bad, after all.