Incipio Kickstand for Apple iPad – Black/Black
- Kickstand folio design allows you to watch your videos while the case holds your device
- Made of high-quality, premium leather and soft suede lining on the inside
- Easy access to all buttons and features
Elegant folding flip design allows you to watch your favorite videos hands free on the new iPad. The case is made of top grain leather with a soft suede lining.
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(out of 8 reviews)
List Price: $ 29.99
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Review by Curtis J. Katinas for Incipio Kickstand for Apple iPad – Black/Black
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Call me picky, but I really disliked the official Apple Case for iPad. It looked great back in January in photos and still looks pretty spiffy on the box, but that illusion ends as soon as it’s removed from the packaging. If you’ve ever held an iPad, the material is noticeable. It feels expensive. That’s why the rubbery case was so easily disliked; it clashed with the device itself rather than complementing it. The fact that it was markedly unstable in two of the three stand configurations didn’t help matters.
So I started looking for a new case. I’ve used Incipio hard cases for iPhones and my Nexus One in the past, so I was pleased to see them with an iPad offering. Cases that function as stands are not as common as I think they should be, and many are just as if not more expensive than the one from Apple. Incipio, as usual, notches in about $10 or so less.
The first thing you notice about the Incipio Kickstand for iPad, before removing the plastic wrapping, is the thickness. Apple’s case is very thin adding only couple of millimeters of depth. The Kickstand doubles that easily, making the iPad even less portable, enough to make it a tight squeeze in my carrying case. The nylon is, in my opinion, a step up from the rubber synthetic I had been using, but the strength of the bands holding the three flaps together are disappointingly weak. In nearly any configuration, the iPad bobs around when walking and droops off-angle when not.
Rather than a flap that tucks into a pre-cut groove, the Kickstand uses a pair of magnets in the front cover and at the corners of the section holding the iPad. These keep the cover closed a little more securely and allow for the case to function as a stand. Despite my initial inclination to keep the corner with the magnetic supports pointing upward, that corner MUST be at the base of the triangle (on the table). This is the only orientation that the case allows. I would have liked more viewing angles (Apple’s case provides three), but at least the one here is fairly comfortable.
There is no extra flap that holds the iPad in place (the edge where it slides in is facing up when used as a stand, though) but I haven’t had issues with it falling out so far. Still, it doesn’t sit as well in its window as I’ve seen on other cases. Controls and ports, less the SIM slot, are uncovered and accessible. The volume rocker and orienation lock are on top in stand mode so they can still be used easily enough. Since even the relatively thin Apple case was too thick for the iPad Dock, it should be no surprise that this case doesn’t provide any magical workaround.
I don’t necessarily hate the Incipio Kickstand, but it really isn’t a great case. The bottom line is that it’s too thick, too flimsy, and too loose around the iPad itself. It does offer protection and does work, in some capacity, as a stand, but the build quality just isn’t there. I cannot recommend buying one, but then again, I haven’t seen any really solid cases for the iPad yet. Apple’s case is in short supply and isn’t a huge upgrade over this one, so you might consider it as something to use while finding something better.
Review by ultramagnetic74 for Incipio Kickstand for Apple iPad – Black/Black
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I picked up this case just before a long trip to Atlanta and have found it to be excellent as it both protects my ipad from the inevitable minor bumps and scrapes and is not cumbersome.
The only thing preventing me from giving this case the full 5 stars is the fact that the corners are exposed, although because of the way the outer edges extend beyond the edges of the ipad, scraping the corners isn’t a problem and would only truly be a problem if you dropped the ipad from a pretty significant height.
My 9-year-old son and i were on a plane and propped the stand up on the seat-back tray to watch movies. There was no slipping at all even during some rough turbulence. There is a pretty deep pocket on the inside that I kept our boarding passes and itinerary in.
The inside has a non-abrasive suede-like material and the nylon outer material has proved very durable and has just enough padding to give a sense of protection without adding bulk.
As for the thickness issue others have mentioned, it’s just personal preference. My ikea catalog is about as thick as this case when it is closed and I don’t think it is too thick at all.
I love the magnetic clasp that keeps the case closed.
All of the buttons and the speakers and headphone jack are accessible.
I got the beige version because that was all the store had at the time. I was worried it would begin to show dirt after lots of handling but that hasn’t been the case two months in (and daily handling) later.
My bottom line is that this case holds the ipad in place very securely and adds just the rigfht amount of padding and protection at a reasonable price.
Review by Hippie from Irvine for Incipio Kickstand for Apple iPad – Black/Black
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For what this costs there really isn’t anything out there that compares. Yes it has a couple annoyances which you can glean from the other reviews but I love the way this protects my iPad and stands up to a high enough angle that I can use it almost anywhere.
Review by VisualSmith for Incipio Kickstand for Apple iPad – Black/Black
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First, I must say that Incipio is my favorite case maker. I purchased this case from them (through Amazon) and when I decided to return it, they were quick to help and issue a refund. Their customer service is excellent. I have their feather case on both my iPad and iPhone. I went through 5 “portfolio” cases before settling on the Incipio Feather for the iPad.
The Kickstand case is probably not what you are looking for.
Texture – It has a rough nylon texture because, well, it’s made of a rough nylon material. I could never get use to the feeling. I let a few other people try the case but no one could stand it! The texture does not help with grip and instead, it’s somewhat slippery.
Design – The outside edges of your iPad are exposed. So, if you put it in a bag, it’s only a matter of time before you damage the iPad’s corners. It does standup but not as well as the Apple case. It is also very thick.
Construction – The edges of my case didn’t line up. Actually, no part of this case was square. The outside fabric was not evenly cut and this was easily noticeable.
Overall, this was a disappointing case!
Review by Christine Lee for Incipio Kickstand for Apple iPad – Black/Black
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Great nylon case with microfiber inner; opens up to three panels so that you can have a stand in landscape.
I love this case because it is non-leather and feels pretty well-made. I like that it’s notebook style because it makes carrying the iPad around more low profile and less of a target for theft.
The case is durable and has some texture to it (which is nice because that means I’m less likely to drop it :)).