« My favourite iPad case »

I have an iPad, and I love it. I also have a new case for it which I am pretty crazy about. Of course, in the end it is just a case, but it is a case customized with my photography and logo. And you can have one too!

So what makes the case great besides the customized photo and self-glorification? Well, for some bizarre reason I am a sucker for the Hemminway'esque Moleskine case. The case clearly leans heavily on that design approach with a stiff cardboard cover clad in faux leather cover, and a simplistic rubberband closure. 

↓ If Hemmingway had an iPad, it would look like so.

↑ Fold the cover back and it doubles as a slightly raised stand, making typing and working on your iPad more pleasurable.

Secondly, the wooden frame is made from pine and comes with four rubber stoppers inserted in each corner ensuring a snug and reasuring fit for your pad.

Thirdly, the wooden frame is cut in a way that it provides easy access to all the essential parts around the edge of the iPad. The only one I am having a slight problem with is the volume-down rocker. I wish they had cut just 2mm more room. Though I haven't drop-tested it yet, the wood instills more comfort that it might actually save my pad over, say, some flimsy soft leather/vinyl case.

A couple of thoughts on ordering the case

The case is made by Treegloo out of Texas. Ordering the case was a breeze with a very intuitive "build-your-case" page. Pricewise, the basemodel price is very attrictive, currently sitting below companies producing similar Moleskine-style cases and even Apple's own now-classic vinal iPad case. If you decide to customize the case with your own photography and logo, Treegloo is super helpful and will make sure your final product looks the best possible. Just be sure to select a photo with most of the 'action' on the left-hand side, as most of the right-hand side will be covered by your iPad. 

So, here is the final product in all its glory already slightly worn.

Comments

[Eric]

Hi Klaus,

Nice write up and pictures. Do you find that your ipad stays in place or does it suffer from the same problems as the Dodocase?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1so1CNoZDcs

[Klaus Boedker]

@Eric I have heard complaints from others as well that the iPad is prone to slipping out of a Dodocase. Happy to say that the Treegloo case does not suffer from this.

The ultimate test performed so far was folding the case over a treadmill monitor and running for 30 minutes. Was a bit nervous if I would find myself stepping on the device, but the iPad stayed firmly in its case despite the constant movement and bouncing.

Nice vid of the Dodocase.

Klaus

[Steven]

After much research I decided to order a cover for my IPad 2. I choose to go with Treegloo Products. They stated it was 2-4 weeks on their website. I placed my order and paid on May 4th. My confirmation email on my order from Treegloo Products thanked me for my order and also stated that my order would ship within 2-4 weeks. So 2 weeks from that date would be May 18th. I am not one of those people that start calling and bothering a company at the 2 week point. The 4 week point would be June 1st. I emailed Treegloo products than and ask for an update on my order. They emailed me back and stated that my cover would ship between June 7-8th. Will the evening of the 8th had come and I had not heard back so once again I emailed them. They emailed me back and apologized and said they would expedite my shipping when my order was shipping. They stated that my order would ship between June 16-18th. This is now 6 ½ weeks from my order that was suppose to ship in 2-4 weeks. Will it is now June 20th and I still do not have a product or shipping information. I emailed Treegloo and asked for a full refund due to their lack of ability to supply my order in a timely manner, based on their delivery dates. I was ok waiting their initial 2-4 weeks but I am not willing to wait any longer. The responded with “Your book and frame is complete and is pending final assembly. Your case will be shipping out as expected.” I do not know what they mean by expected. I expected this by June 1st. They still have not supplied me with any shipping information. I would not recommend this company to anyone. I would highly recommend ordering from someone anyone else.

[Klaus Boedker]

@Steven sorry to hear about your customer experience with treegloo. This is pretty far from my own experience in dealing with treegloo. Actually, the company makes my top-three over best customer services received both in-store and online. I am positive they will connect with you to resolve the issue.

Enjoy your case and iPad.

Klaus