Miscelleneous by stefan @ 2012-06-25
The Lavish Earth iPad 2 case from Cygnett is meant to offer protection to the tablet, while keeping a professional, book-like appearance. The case also enables the sleep/wake function of the tablet, closes magnetically and offers viewing at three different angles, for multiple usage purposes.
At first I would like to thank Cygnett for offering a sample of their Lavish Earth Multi-view Folio Case for testing and reviewing.
“Cygnett designs, develops and manufactures innovative digital accessories for the world’s most popular gadgets and technology. From cases and accessories for iPod, iPhone, iPad, smartphones and tablets to portable speakers, earphones, power products and laptop bags, Cygnett is celebrated as one of the world’s major digital accessories designers and manufacturers.
Our digital accessories and products shield and connect your digital world, letting you explore it with more peace of mind, shape it with more variety and choice, and share your moments, both big and small. Cygnett packaging is recyclable and partially biodegradable, because we believe the digital world should care for the physical one.
We love what we do. It shows in the quality materials we choose, the extensive range we offer and the extra effort we put into making products that you look forward to using every day. Modern, fresh and dedicated to inventive design, Cygnett goes the extra mile to make your digital experience enjoyable.
With offices on four continents, products in over 45,000 worldwide retail outlets and in more than 40 countries, Cygnett's success is built largely on its ability to design and deliver quality digital accessories and products that tap into what you want – protection, fashion and function.”
Soft, earthy tones reflect your style & personality, offering a soulful alternative to executive black
Instantly converts from a slim folio case to reveal three viewing angles, allowing you to make the most of your iPad experience
Beautifully crafted & elegantly designed to protect your iPad from drops & scratches
The iPad is always held securely in place whether on the move or on display
Unobscured access to all ports, cameras buttons & the touchscreen
Easy-to-carry book-style design offers 360-degree protection, yet is ready to use in an instant
2 year manufacturer's warranty
Through the Lavish Earth case for the iPad 2, Cygnett wants to offer an alternative to all-black case variants on the market, by using soft, earthy tones; the product comes packed inside a transparent plastic enclosure, as we have seen with the UrbanShield. On the front, a small hole allows us to feel the texture of the product, without unsealing the box:
Some extra details of the product can be found on the back side, along with a drawing which shows how the case can be used:
Lavish Earth comes with a book-style elegant design and it can be ordered in two different colors (brown and purple):
On a closer inspection, we can discover the company logo in the bottom right corner; on the exterior, the case comes with a sandstone texture:
The back side of the case is split in two to allow conversion:
The camera orifice is nicely cut and we did not see any imperfections on the sides:
Let’s open up the “book” now; on the left we will see the three different ridges which will allow the tablet to sit in different angles and on the right there is a frame meant to protect the iPad 2 from all sides:
For inserting the iPad 2, we will have to open the Velcro clip and remove the protective foam first:
The next step would be to simply slide the tablet in and secure it again with the Velcro:
There is enough space between the tablet ports/buttons and the case extremities to prevent scratches; here are some shots from different areas of interest:
Data/Charge Port
Volume Rocker/Mute Switch
Power/Sleep Button
Headphone Jack
Back Camera
As previously mentioned, we can place the tablet at 3 different angles for watching videos, typing and more:
Besides protection, the Cygnett Lavish Earth Case gives the iPad 2 a classic book-style look and it can be shipped in two different colors: brown or purple. The case also enables the sleep/wake function of the tablet and features a magnetic closure.
The tablet can be placed in three different viewing angles for typing, watching videos or other activities.
As the manufacturer mentions, the Lavish Earth case offers full access to the ports and buttons, but we found it a little more difficult to reach them because of the case design.
The only thing that is missing is a screen protector for added value; it can be bought separately in clear or anti-glare variants, also from Cygnett.
The Lavish Earth iPad 2 case can be found online for about 47 Euros.
I would like to thank again to Cygnett for making this review possible!