“Apple [today] updated its iPad 2 Smart Cover offerings, perhaps most notably discontinuing the orange polyurethane cover and replacing it with a new dark gray cover,” Eric Slivka reports for MacRumors.
“The interior side of the Smart Cover facing the iPad screen had previously been a uniform gray color on all models with the exception of the (PRODUCT) RED version,” Slivka reports. “All Smart Covers are now a consistent color inside and out.”
Slivka reports, “Apple offer five different leather Smart Covers, and sources reports that Apple has slightly tweaked the color on the navy version to make it ‘more navy’ than the original version. All other colors (tan, black, cream, and red) remain unchanged.”
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Oh no, UT fans are going to flip-out…
UT?
You mean Utah & BYU?
I still don’t get the tan color. Unless it’s a transition color for those who’ve had a Zune.
MY orange is no longer available?….
Good thing I already have it. collector’s item now? 😉
I always figured Apple had hired the design genius who worked at GAP a few years back who decided that everyone in the US just _wanted_ to wear orange pants. GAP went all in on that style; needless to say hardly anyone bought them.
Oh, I was _wondering_ why the stock was up today.
Cool. But to be honest, these covers look good but they dont really protect the device itself. I have the blue one and I must say that I would have been better off if I had gotten a case for it. Yes, the cover sort of cleans the screen but what about the back? Have younger relative around who can get kind of clumsy and set it down on a wet surface or accidentally drop it makes the smart cover pretty useless in my viewpoint. But it still gives the iPad 2 a stylish look.
I bought a Smart Cover with my iPad 2, it sucked so bad I returned it. The replacement cover I bought at Target makes it feel like a book.
Use the smart cover, but also bought a thin sleeve from SF Bags. Sleeve protects the back from scratches, and retains the slim factor.
Reminds me of the Simpson’s Malibu Stacey episode: “But she has a new hat!”
Still love the original heavy rubber case of the first iPad. It’s indestructible, and makes you feel like your iPad is too.
Looks like it came from a Soviet surplus store, but I liked that. Ives & Jobs could embrace a totally utilitarian design from time to time. When it’s right.
Orange was the best color. Glad I got it.