ZUM SC back cover

[luvmac]

Thanks for your recommendations... I checked the belkin .. case but it has plenty of negative feedbacks.. and after I have done some research and found out lots of people recommend this case

ZUM SC ULTIMATE review - highly recommend for smart cover users - MacRumors Forums

I found out their video is pretty funny too : )

Any real users here?? I need to make a decision today ... thanks for your help!!

Cherry

 

[jsh1120]

The ZUM case does have many fans. And for those who want to use the SmartCover as if it were part of a single product that covers both the screen and the back of the iPad, it apparently works quite well. There are, of course, many alternatives that incorporate both functions in a single product but if you already have (or want) a SmartCover, the ZUM may be the best alternative. But if you go that route be sure you want to give up one important feature of the SmartCover; that you can easily remove it. The fact that the SmartCover can be easily detached from the iPad is not necessarily a design flaw; it's a design feature. You may not like that feature. Many people apparently don't like it. But just recognize that you are sacrificing it before you choose the ZUM.

 

[luvmac]

Thanks for the heads up... i think I should borrow an iPad2 from my friend to see if the easy removal is a benefit or not.. but my 7 year old may use it... too...

 

[Chays]

Great product, I want one
Chays

 

[luvmac]

Checked with my friends and one of them really had the iPad 2 damaged because of the accidental detachment of the smart cover he had paid almost $200 to fix... and its not covered by apple.

I believe the zum case is good for me.. just ordered one from amazon. wish I had made the right decision....

 

[jsh1120]

Checked with my friends and one of them really had the iPad 2 damaged because of the accidental detachment of the smart cover he had paid almost $200 to fix... and its not covered by apple.

I believe the zum case is good for me.. just ordered one from amazon. wish I had made the right decision....

Yup, that's the main argument in favor of the ZUM. Personally, it hasn't been a problem for me but then I don't try to pick up my 7y/o daughter by her hat, either.

 

[Glenn]

Yup, that's the main argument in favor of the ZUM. Personally, it hasn't been a problem for me but then I don't try to pick up my 7y/o daughter by her hat, either.

Agreed but it happens to me sliding in and out of a waterfield bag that is heavily packed...the zum solves that problem.

 

[jsh1120]

Agreed but it happens to me sliding in and out of a waterfield bag that is heavily packed...the zum solves that problem.

Agreed. My comment was meant mostly in jest. I have a Waterfield bag (Travel Express) and things can get a bit crowded in there with the iPad and the Origami Workstation. So I know whereof you speak.

On the other hand, I think there is some confusion about the utility of the ZUM case. Unless you're committed to having (or have already purchased) a SmartCover, there are many combination screen protector/back cases that provide the same functionality as the SmartCover/ZUM combo at (a) less money, (b) more look/feel options, or (c) both. Not meant as a criticism of the ZUM. Just a note of clarification.