BoxWave iPad 2 AluArmor Jacket - Rugged, Heavy Duty Anodized Aluminum Metal Case for Slim and Durabl

• Form-fitting case designed to perfectly fit your iPad 2
• Made of anodized aluminum that is strong yet lightweight
• Secure side snap closure
• Four small feet keep your iPad 2 slightly elevated when the closed case is placed on a surface, adding extra protection from accidental spills
• Cover includes hidden magnetic activation that puts your iPad 2 into sleep mode to conserve battery life

Ipad 2 fits snug in this case, all of the holes align perfectly with the iPad's various openings. Some have noted the clasp is a bit tight, which it is, but that will provide extra protection from it opening accidentally when traveling. For casual use, such as reading, the case can be kept slightly ajar without snapping down the cover. What works perfectly compared to larger composite covers is the auto shut off feature. It is precise and does not have to be wiggled around to assure proper contact. It works with the cover lightly closed so it does not have to be snapped down all the way to activate. Incredibly, the case adds almost no width or length to the iPad itself. It's hard to see the iPad is even in a case. My only doubt is how much protection this case will afford if dropped. If you are clumsy with your gadgets this may not be for you. The case is beautifully finished, tight and sturdy, and while expensive, at least you feel like you got what you paid for. An excellent product made in China, how rare is that???

UPDATE 11/15/2012 While this remains a sturdy and solid case, I do have a complaint about the unfinished edges, and sharp openings. I have to be extremely careful not to get my fingers or clothing anywhere near the edges or openings, a painful pinch or cut could result. The case is so inflexible it almost acts like a guillotine. After a month's use, this is a deal breaker, I need something more user friendly.

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I bought two of the BoxWave IPad2 Armor Cases and my wife and daughter love them. They are lightweight, tough and pleasing to the eye. Which is more important to some people than the functionality. I also purchased a Gear Pod IPad carry case that hold the IPad and its accessories from Levenger. They loved both because of the functionality and looks. Good investment for the price. Other aluminum IPad cases offered some of the features i.e. covering the front and the back was exposed. However this case had all the features like complete coverage of the IPad, angled reading mode, and ease of releasing the IPad for holding.

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Does well in landscape mode and seemed very protective. However it was hard to open and the iPad slipped down a little at times, which wasn't a huge issue except that I could hear it scraping against the iPad. In portrait mode it won't let you fold the cover all the way back behind the iPad so it gets in the way. The hinges only go so far and since I like to fold my cover behind the iPad, this was not good for me.

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The BoxWave iPad 2 AluArmor Jacket is a quality product. It is tough and provides maximum protection for my iPad2. It covers the entire iPad2 and has perfectly aligned openings for ports, camera lenses and switches.

I am thinking that this aluminum case is like body armor for an iPad2. It adds a little weight to the iPad2, but not all that much considering how much protection it provides.

The case is attractive and opens to provide a stand for using the iPad2 that is both secure and at the right angle. I wish the lid would open flat to the back of the iPad2, but it doesn't and I am getting used to that little drawback.

The magnetic cover shuts down the iPad2 just like an Apple Smart Cover does.

The lid clicks to lock, but is easy to open.

There is one little problem with it. The iPad2 sometimes slips down in the case when opening or closing it. The iPad2 is held in place by only one fourth of the back of the case and that isn't quite enough to keep it from moving downward occasionally.

I added a couple of swatches of that double sticky carpet tape to the back of my iPad2 before inserting it into the case and that stopped the slipping.

Even without my sticky tape fix there was no danger of my iPad2 falling out of the AluArmor jacket, but having to snug up the device in the case once in awhile was sort of annoying.

I plan on using the BoxWave AluArmor Jacket for carrying my iPad2 while traveling overseas by air and find myself warming to making the somewhat clunky cover my regular case at home. The darned thing is rugged yet looks pretty good.

It has a quality feel to it and isn't likely to wear out any time soon.

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I'm the guy that researches everything to the max and then has buyers remorse before I even buy something. I needed something to match my aluminum iPod case that PodsPlus no longer carries and this was the perfect match. It protects my iPad 2 to the max perfect snug fit with no slipping. It props up in two different angles very well. So solid, I am not worried at all about the safety of my iPad, even if I dropped it. Kind of hard to open, but that doesn't bother me. I'm glad it won't open easily if dropped. It would be nice if the lid did fold around behind the device, but it's not that heavy and opening it flat hasn't really bothered me. GREAT to look at, very sharp case. Looks just like iPad armor. Would Highly recommend this product.