Originally Posted by MinaMACMan

I can agree with you that it is over-hyped.

But it is extremely functional. I wasn't going to initially buy it, but even with my iPad 1 I wanted something that kept the iPad covered, but not bulk it up.

With the smart cover that was exactly what I got, now I am not too happy that I had to spend an extra $35 for the back cover from FusionOfIdeas (StealthArmor) but after I installed it and saw how cool it looks I feel better about it.

But then again, like the old saying goes, To Each His Own!