And the hands of the postman as well. No need drink lah, I only live to poison......errr, I mean to serve.

There's a lot of cases of the Dodocase not holding the iPad in place securely. And the end result?

Twelve South has released a good iPad stand this time, compared to their boring BookArc iPad stand. It's called the Compass Stand.





Pretty cheap too, for USD39.99, probably for limited time only, since they are offering free shipping to US now. Should I get one?

This post has been edited by stringfellow: Jul 22 2010, 04:44 AM

You're right! Thank you for pointing that out.

Beavis bro, right on as well. Joule/Skadoosh combo remains the rare stand on the market, so it bumps up its exoticness value.

Joule, yes. Skadoosh stays at home, it's my permanent charging station stand since it's the only stand with variable angle that allows charging via the iPod cable with the iPad in it.

Another good alternative to the Switcheasy Nude case for the iPad is the PowerSupport Air Jacket. The Ultra Clear version looks yummy!

Waterfield iPad Ultimate Sleevecase. I have one with the leather trim and it fits my iPad with Nude on, like a glove.

Why is the link red color?

I call bullshit. I've been using the Nude Ultra-Clear since the iPad first week launch, and it has been "ultra clear" all this while, zero yellowing. If you are basing your statement on your experience with the Nude on 3GS , they are not the same build material as the Nude on iPad.

Of course, if you start bloody smoking around the iPad with the Nude case on, any ultra-clear case will turn ugly dirty because of that.

Source?

Until I see my Ultra Clear Nude yellowing, I call shenanigans. No amount of "lols" and "no offenses" will make m think otherwise. I see the BSE or InvisibleShield getting yellow over time, compared to the Nude Case. Like I said, don't live or use your iPads around smokers.

Just received my Waterfield stuff from Fedex just now. 1 x Portable Muzetto Olive Green, 2 x iPad Smart Case (Olive Green & Flame Red) and 2 x Keyboard Sleeve. Pictures and impressions to come. Suffice to say that Gary, Waterfield CEO was right, the Portable Muzetto IS the perfect iPad companion bag! Same treatment as always, a personal note from him thanking the purchase, with email a few days back from himself to inform me that the order has shipped from San Francisco. Personalized service, prompt info relays, and awesome build quality. Go SFBags!

P/S: I love the smell of a fresh new Waterfield bag!

As promised, the impressions!

My current Waterfield collection:-



1 x Personal Muzetto Flame Red, 1 x Portable Muzetto Lime Green, 1 x iPad Smart Case Flame Red, 1 x iPad Smart Case Lime Green, 1 x iPad Slip Case Flame Red, 1 x iPad Ultimate Sleevecase, 2 x Keyboard Short Sleeve.


The two different Muzettos. Personal infront, the larger Portable at the back. Note the different leather texture. I've weathered the Personal Muzetto during my travels around the world, so much that it looks like it's seasoned now. Fit for Indy and his adventures! While, the new Portable Muzetto has this waxed leather texture that feels smooth to the touch. I like them both!


Gary of Waterfield wasn't kidding when he mentioned that the iPad Smart Case and the Muzetto are made for each other. What's even more surprising is how well they complement one another. Just look at that fitting, it almost looks like the Personal Muzetto has a third pocket! Nope, that is not a third pocket, folks.....that's the iPad Smart Case fitting perfectly into the Personal Muzetto!


Let's take a look at the iPad Smart Case. Ballistic Nylon for impact resistance, mesh pocket at the back for miscellaneous accessories, and luxurious ultra suede that cradles, caress and cleans your iPad when slipped into. Shown here with the iPad wearing the Switcheasy Nude case, and it fits like a glove!


Here's the Keyboard Short Sleeve. Fits the Apple Bluetooth Keyboard perfectly, and prevented from slipping out by the cradling of ultra soft material inside and the catch button inside. Outside material made from ballistic Nylon with grip surface so that it won't move around when deposited into the Muzetto. It smells nice too, leathery smell!


Peekaboo! As illustrated by Gary in his demo video, the interior is made of bright colored material so that it looks as if someone switched on a light inside your Muzetto. Easy to look around, spacious and roomy, presenting the Personal Muzetto! Inside, there are no visible seams at all, a true testament for their workmanship. Inner front zippered pocket for wipes, cards, or in my case, I slip in microfiber cloths and small accessories like the iPad Cam Kits addons in there.


How roomy is it? The ENTIRE iPad Ultimate Sleevecase fits in here perfectly, that's how roomy it is!


With the iPad in the Smart Case, the keyboard in its Sleeve, and together with the collapsible iPad Joule stand that I carry everywhere with me, and with the flap closed, look at the slim profile! I personally love how you can see a slivery hint of the Lime Green color even with the flap closed over the top, to accentuate the brown leather trims. Absolutely perfect!

Shipped to Malaysia via DHL, Waterfield will not entertain purchases from Malaysia unless you're either willing to go through their credit card verification process (scans of CC front and back, proof of residence/addess corrensponding to the CC's billing address, and ID/passport verification match) or unless you've purchased their product before and shipped it to continental USA, having your credit card details with them, and then starting a second order with them, with the option to ship to Malaysia available. Shipping is killer here, but with the level of exquisite detail and craftsmanship here, I've been convinced to their level of QC long since I had my first taste with them with my first order of my earlier Muzetto bag with them.

Total cost?

1 x Portable Muzetto = USD189.00
1 x iPad Smart Case Flame Red = USD59.00
1 x iPad Smart Case Lime Green = USD59.00
2 x Keyboard Short Sleeve = USD37.00

Shipping via Fedex, shipped out from San Francisco on August 9th, arrival today (that's THREE days only!) = USD87.75

Do the math.

I would heartily recommend these beautiful creations of Waterfield to anyone who wants protection and carrying solutions for their iPads, they receive top marks from many web publications sites. However, if you're not willing to accept the pricey shipping charges, the only solution I see is a mail-forwarding service like Vpost or Borderlinx or wait for me to get another LA trip, and sent the order to my LA hotel and me transporting them back to KL.

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Added on August 12, 2010, 3:55 pmI placed this order more than a month ago, early July. Hence why they are shipping now.

This post has been edited by stringfellow: Aug 12 2010, 03:55 PM

Next LA trip I have, can get yourself the Muzetto.

I personally wouldn't recommend the Book Book, the method they use to keep the iPad in place employs using straps that may or may not hold it in place after prolonged usage. There are countless occasions where folks using iPads which uses straps at corners having them straps snaps and down come the iPad to the hard floor.

I was as interested about the Compass Stand, but after scrutinising it further, the two prongs holding the bottom of the iPad in easel mode, will be jutting upwards and impede on the ease of typing when the stand flattens itself into a shallower angle. That was pointed out to me by someone else, otherwise I'd be interested to get this as well. I like the relative thinness and portability of the stand when collapsed, but the two prongs are a dealbreaker.

The A-Frame? Urgh. I move my iPad everywhere with me, it doesn't stay stationary. If it is only on my office desk or on my night stand, then the A-Frame would be feasible, but damn, that thing is heavy! I would still recommend the Skadoosh or Joule (if not cash-strapped). OR any other numerous leather folios that folds into a stand in both vertical or horizontal configurations. At least those options are portable. The A-Frame is heavy enough to discourage moving it around.

Be advised that there are cases where the Dodocase doesn't hold the iPad in place securely enough that the iPad topples out of the slot. There are several Youtube clips showing this as well. The four corners are made of foam and after some time, the foam pads deformed and doesn't hold the iPad in place anymore. Since then they have shipped with extra foam pads but there's always that worry that your iPad would topple out of the case.

Unfortunately, that Dodocase's Moleskine look is one of a kind. Unless they've fixed the iPad corner foam grips, there aren't any other choices.

Lol what a coincidence! I'm at Apple Store The Lourve Paris, and they have the Compass iPad Stand here as well! EU45.

I guess the SMS I sent is redundant.

Those looking for stylus, should be looking at thisJust Mobile AluPen. Handcrafted from solid aluminium with non of those "bulu bulu tip", it is a solid tip that wont feel like it's gonna come off the second you press down and swipe to write on it.



I got mine and it is infinitely better than the previous Pogo Sketch I got. The ragged tip of the Pogo Sketch feels like it's gonna come out any second I write on it.

This post has been edited by stringfellow: Oct 16 2010, 11:52 PM

I got mine for EU17 while I was in Rome.

I only live to poison.....errrr, I mean to serve.

To compare, it is definitely better than the Pogo, I can even write with this slanted and not having the tip at 90 degrees to register a touch.

I have not seen or tested the StylusRUS, but if that stylus claims to do what it does, it's pretty amazing. So far the only video I see on that stylus is someone playing picture matching on his iPhone and even my AluPen does the same thing. No videos so far on the StylusRUs of someone doing writing or sketching on it.