Smart cover wear and tear?

[Rlarson_mn]

I use mine in the same fashion as you use yours, but I open and close mine numerous times every day. Had it on there since day one and haven't had any of the shavings you're describing.
I would take it back and get a new one.

Sent from my iPad2 A1396 using iPF

That matches my experience with my iPads smart cover. No issues at all, very satisfied with the cover as well as the iPad 2.

 

[Phine00Del]

I use mine in the same fashion as you use yours, but I open and close mine numerous times every day. Had it on there since day one and haven't had any of the shavings you're describing.
I would take it back and get a new one.

Sent from my iPad2 A1396 using iPF

That matches my experience with my iPads smart cover. No issues at all, very satisfied with the cover as well as the iPad 2.

No problems with my polyurethane one either after 2 weeks of constant use. I fold mine over in a triangle all the time.

 

[fmmrz5]

Black leather smart cover leaves residue for me too

 

[fmmrz5]

It resembles graphite. Maybe they put some in the hinge for smooth operation.

 

[darrinaltman]

Didn't they say the leather bleeds a little? Maybe the marks are from that?

 

[fmmrz5]

They did but this cannot be a product of leather. It is where the hinge rubs up against the back of the iPad. The graphite looking residue is the paint from the smart cover hinge. The only time it contacts the I pad is when it is folded in half and held behind the iPad. Notice this is the only position apple never mentioned when advertising the smart cover

 

[rebelwithacause]

Nobody? A guy I work with is having the same wear issues in the same spots. He has the same color cover as me.

I have a tan leather cover and I have it on one hinge (bottom), not as bad as yours but it's there. Putting an invisible shield on the screen as soon as my local zagg booth gets more, that should at least protect the screen.

 

[STi]

I noticed alittle of those marks on ipad but no color coming off hinge yet...I have the grey poly one...I just picked up a cream leather and might put electrical tape on the 2 hinges that rub when folded over...should prevent rubbing and looks to be same size.

 

[Ncaissie]

Idk. For the most part I use a table of some kind. I'm not sure what you would consider irregular. I recently bought the zagg screen protector for the ipad 2 and during installation I had to remove it twice and redo it. during the last time it got dirt on it so instead of throwing away 30 dollars I took it off and stuck it on the back. It looks kinda bad but it works. I bought another zagg cover and installed it perfectly the first time. They really should include 2 because you're for sure going to screw it up.

I order cheap ones on eBay and they work very well. I haven't put one on my iPad yet but I have them on my iPhone and iPod touch.

64GB 3G White iPad

 

[Ncaissie]

I have only had mine two days. I'll keep you posted.

64GB 3G White iPad

 

[happyhack3r]

How do you guys protect the back of IPAD2 with smart cover? Someone said TLC? in earlier posts...

also, if you get invisible shields, does it still work alright with smart cover?

 

[fmmrz5]

They make an adhesive protector for the back just like the screen protector. Companies like zagg make them. TLC is tender loving care. And I'm still waiting for my screen/back protector in the mail but I'm sure it would only affect the smart cover a minute, most likely negligible, amount.

 

[Trky]

How do you guys protect the back of IPAD2 with smart cover? Someone said TLC? in earlier posts...

also, if you get invisible shields, does it still work alright with smart cover?

I got dirt on my first zagg screen protector and it became useless on the screen so I had to replace it. I stuck the dirty cover on the back of the ipad. I had to cut out holes for the rear cam, speaker, and headphone jack, but it worked perfectly.

 

[darrinaltman]

I bought a back skin from Phantomskinz and it is cut perfectly for the back. Does not affect the use of Smart Cover at all.

If you are patient, they are easy to apply. To do it right, give yourself an hour at least.

 

[Mtnmedic]

I got dirt on my first zagg screen protector and it became useless on the screen so I had to replace it. I stuck the dirty cover on the back of the ipad. I had to cut out holes for the rear cam, speaker, and headphone jack, but it worked perfectly.

Interesting. May have to try that with one extra used screen protector (clear, not anti glare which prefer) I have laying around.

Michael "Spam, spam, bacon, eggs and spam. Hold the bacon and eggs." Sent from my iPad using iPF