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Maroo Moko iPad 2 / 3 / 4 Folio Case

By David Landry / June 20, 2012

Editor's Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars 4.3/5 Great User Rating 4 out of 5 stars

1 Review(s)

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Maroo touts this case as “the one that started it all,” and this leather book tablet case certainly fills the basic needs of the user. The Moko starts with quality material, includes an embedded stand and handstrap for display and “SG Bumper technology” to keep the iPad safe on the go.

Pros

High-quality leather
Nice clips keep tablet in place
Trim fit

Cons

Minimal interior protection
Loose corner holders
No storage space

Overview

A simple yet durable book case, Maroo’s leather-crafted Moko for iPad is all about carrying and displaying the tablet – functions it performs quite well indeed. The first design introduced from the Maroo line of tablet cases, this one has remained popular enough Apple tablet users.

The first attention-grabber about this case is the leather exterior. The nice high-quality leather tablet cases feels good and looks great. The basic black model upon which this review is based provides an austere, conservative look that makes it appropriate for all occasions.

Specifications

Dimensions	7.6 x .78 x 9.8 in (WDH)
Type	Folio Tablet Case
Tablet	Apple iPad 2
Brand	Maroo
Color	Black
SKU	MAR001BLK100

Inside, a couple of huge plusses for displaying the iPad 2 or New iPad 3 may be found. The touted “SG Bumper technology” refers to four tough plastic embedded clips at the corners of the interior to hold that tablet firmly in place. These seem solid enough, but it must be noted that in the test model we received, one of these clips was coming loose. While there was no slippage of my iPad, this could be indicative of a medium-term problem. The embedded magnet enclosures appear sturdy enough for longer-term use, however.

The interior cover includes a convenient hand strap , allowing for one-hand display of the screen while the iPad is held in place by the SG Bumper clips and extra straps at the corners; the cover may be folded out to provide a stand with the two standard viewing angles.

All in all, the Moko case for iPad is a solid entry into the tablet case market. A smart choice for display-first users.

Features

Clean, minimal design
Made from quality black leather
SG Bumper™ technology for easy take on and off and safer protection
Smart magnet functionality
Multiple viewing angles
Includes hand strap
Includes Waikawa cleaning cloth

Editor's Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

Rating	Description
4.5	Design: Amazing The Moko portfolio does add some unnecessary bulk to the iPad, especially considering the few frills included. The loosened interior clip was a bit of a concern, but we’ll chalk that up to anomaly. Plus marks here are given for the classic leather no-nonsense look.
4.0	Functionality: Great This book case is basically perfect for in-hand display thanks to solid clips holding the tablet in place and a sturdy handstrap. The embedded fold-out stand is a bit of a disappointment, however, offering only the standard two angles and not feeling particularly stable either.
4.0	Protection: Great An exterior of high-quality leather protects against everyday damage and the iPad is held firmly in place within the Moko portfolio. Inclusion of a screen protector might have been nice, but the Moko holds together with clips and magnets solidly enough to prevent typical incidents from harming the device.
4.0	Quality: Great Top-quality leather in a well-stitched package help to Moko stand out as an upper-end product. The interior can’t quite hold up to the outward packaging, but the thin velvet-like lining is OK.
5.0	Value: Masterpiece Currently available at a sticker price of around $45, the Moko book case is slightly better than average in this range – and well below the average for a leather product. Definitely a top choice for budget-conscious iPad users still seeking good quality material.
4.3	Overall: Great Easily recommendable for nearly any iPad user, the Maroo Moko book case is well-liked and often complimented online – and one look can show why. Quite a nice case for most any everyday situation from the business world to personal life.

User Rating
1 Review(s)

5 out of 5 stars

"Quality for less money"

on 2012 Jun, 29 by Jim Silverman

Despite being made from high quality leather this case is still affordable. All leather cases I looked at were around $100-150, not to mention the $250 and up. Moko has is all: style, function, and, naturally, the smooth soft leather exterior.