When ever Apple releases a new anything, it causes quite a frenzy for the fans of their products, for the media that covers technology and for third party accessory manufacturers. As the inventors and creators of the Apple specific case market, MacCase is equally caught up in the frenzy of activity that follows a new product releases from Apple. With the introduction of the new Air 2, MacCase set about to build a new version of one of their most popular, high end Premium Leather iPad Air cases, their Folio.
While many consider MacCase's Folios some of the best iPad cases available, the company has been working diligently on marked improvements to their design. "Our customers are great for letting us know what is missing or what can be improved upon", states MacCase Chief Creative Officer Michael Santoro. "And we listen". The customer list for MacCase's Premium Leather products reads like the Hollywood "A" of movers and shakers.
Who's Who of Air 2 Case Users
Celebrities and executives from motion pictures, music, television, video and advertising along with people who appreciate things made with the care and creativity that MacCase brings to their products, all choose the MacCase Folio to protect their Apple tablets. From what we have seen, when the new, updated iPad Air cases, arrive, they should keep this select group very happy.
One of the standout features about the MacCase Folio is the way it holds the Air in the case. MacCase starts with a sheet of special steel alloy and stamp, bend and weld a shape that will become the frame that holds the Apple's venerable tablet. It's a very labor and time consuming process. The problem is that you can only stamp the steel so thin before it ceases to provide the function the part was designed to provide.
As the glass bezels surrounding the tablet's screen have gotten thinner and thinner with the introduction of the Mini and Air, it's gotten harder and harder to manufacture a frame that sits above the screen that doesn't get in the way and allows access to all the ports and controls. Many companies choose to make their frames out of cheap plastic. With the introduction of the new security ID feature as part of the home button, access to it has become more important to users than ever and any case looking to call itself, "the best" better allow full access to the new technology.
As the glass bezels surrounding the tablet's screen have gotten thinner and thinner with the introduction of the Mini and Air, it's gotten harder and harder to manufacture a frame that sits above the screen that doesn't get in the way and allows access to all the ports and controls. Many companies choose to make their frames out of cheap plastic. With the introduction of the new security ID feature as part of the home button, access to it has become more important to users than ever and any case looking to call itself, "the best" better allow full access to the new technology.
The Best iPad Air Case for the Best Tablet Computer
For the new iPad Air cases, MacCase has created a way to keep their stamped alloy steel frame, cover it with a wonderful black ultra-suede and still allow full access to the new ID home button. This is an important breakthrough as customers have been asking for this improvement. This one change has transformed the Folio case into a class of it's own.Yes, MacCase uses the best leathers and their commitment to quality boarders on the insane, but if the function is compromised, it's hard to say you make "the best". Well that compromise has been designed out and the new Air 2 Folio really can be considered the best. The new design allows full access to the ID home button with the frame angling down and around the button in a very stylish way one expects from MacCase.
Moreover the diagonal shape of the home button cut out now mirrors the shape of the new cut out around the front facing camera at the top of the screen. They work brilliantly and symmetry of the negative shapes created by the cut outs are very pleasing and are a key feature of the new design.
Additional changes include a widening of rear camera cut out which allows for the new camera location and a new sensor while at the same time making the case fully compatible with the original iPad Air model. MacCase's "SoundBoard" feature which projects the sound out and away from the case is retained and works better than ever. Full access to all the ports and controls continue as a feature of the new design.
One thing that has remained consistent and that has been there since the first Apple tablet case that MacCase created, is the absolute beauty of the thing. The proportions are spot on. The hides are wonderfully soft and expertly stitched. MacCase started their Premium Leather line with a visual theme of using white thread to stitch curved leather panels together. When you put white stitching on black leather, every stitch has to be perfect. It was perfect from day one, and MacCase has lost none of their commitment to quality with this latest model. If you are looking for a great way to protect your new iPad Air 2 or even the original Air, look no further than this new updated Folio from MacCase.
