vynn, could you please tell me exactly what you used on your Sandy Vintage Noreve to get your end result? I love how it looks! I've spent the last hour trying to find the shoe wax that you mentioned, but I'm going around in circles.
Thank you! : )
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Noreve iPad Case -- Anyone got it?
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vynn, could you please tell me exactly what you used on your Sandy Vintage Noreve to get your end result? I love how it looks! I've spent the last hour trying to find the shoe wax that you mentioned, but I'm going around in circles.
Thank you! : )
Design change?
A very tempting case. Looking at the web page today (July 3) it seems that the design has been changed. Note this photo:
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I kind of like the original design that many have illustrated. This might be more stable, but adds a "bump" on the back. [unless I am way off on the model or something]
A very tempting case. Looking at the web page today (July 3) it seems that the design has been changed. Note this photo:
I kind of like the original design that many have illustrated. This might be more stable, but adds a "bump" on the back. [unless I am way off on the model or something]
Wish I could tell you where to find it but what I have came with a pair of shoes I bought at least 10 years ago. I'm sure there are a lot of similar shoe wax products made for nubuck leather.
Here's what it looks like:
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Thanks for responding, vynn. A kind person on Kindle Boards suggested Sno-Seal, so I'm going to give that a try. (It's made of beeswax. Your jar doesn't happen to list the ingredients, does it?)
I really love how your cover looks. I'd be happy if mine ended up looking half as good. Thanks for posting the pictures, because I never would've thought to attempt this otherwise. : )
Sorry, no ingredients listed at all. In a few different languages it repeats the instructions "Rub into boots and shoes using a sponge or chamois. Allow to dry for 8 hours". It also says Made in Spain.
I have quite a lot more than I'd ever use, if you want to PM your mailing address I'll send some to ya. I'm sure I can find a suitable container.
Wow, really? If I didn't love the looks of your cover so much I wouldn't even consider it. I would really appreciate that. I don't know how to PM you though.
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I don't know how to do that. : ( I found something that said to allow emails from people -- is that what I was supposed to turn on? (I did.) I don't see anything about Private Messaging. I'm as close to computer-illiterate as a person can get. I'm sorry. Please don't give up on me. : (
I found out why I couldn't send a PM:
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This will be my fifth post, so I should be able to send one now.
Edited to add: That did the trick. Sent you a PM. Thanks for your patience. : )
Ipad Case Noreve
This case is NO good it has 2 powerful Magnets to hold it in an upright postion. But what they do is wipe the ipads hard drive (ram). have had 2 new ipads before i worked it out. Have emailed the company but NO reply. So Not a good buy.
ps. Maybe that is why there now seems to be a different design on there web site 3rd July
They have not answered any of my Emails and they do not seem to have a telephone contact number
Please be warned !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This case is NO good it has 2 powerful Magnets to hold it in an upright postion. But what they do is wipe the ipads hard drive (ram). have had 2 new ipads before i worked it out. Have emailed the company but NO reply. So Not a good buy.
ps. Maybe that is why there now seems to be a different design on there web site 3rd July
They have not answered any of my Emails and they do not seem to have a telephone contact number
Please be warned !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Btw, thanks for this topic on this forum, I got to learn more about the case and make an informed decision. However, I'd have to agree with your views on this firm. Sadly, I bought a couple of these cases, and struggling to communicate with them to get them sorted. Their response is a standard one or two sentences, off-topic to the question raised in the email, and and often comes across pretty rude. For a company that states customer satisfaction and attention to detail are its huge strengths, it is always found to be wanting, based on my personal experience.
Noreve have just sent me new cases, yes two!!!!!
You might remember my white case that was, shall we say, not that good. Pictures on earlier page.
Well I contacted Noreve and sent them photos of the case that I had received with all it's faults. They said they would replace the case ASAP. I said "well to be honest this design isn't doing what it should, i.e. letting me look at my iPad in the vertical position, can I have another case instead, the iPad Sleeve in Red. They replied "that would be fine but the red would be made to order and could take 15 working days to arrive". I said "sounds great".
To be honest I didn't think the case would arrive and if it did, same old thing.
Then today a parcel, well, 2 actually
There to my delight and shock two Noreve boxes, a White Traditional with the new stand and the Red Sleeve.
My hat goes off to Noreve, they have done what they said and more, got me two really nice cases for my iPad without any hassle and always with short but polite emails. No sending the old case back the pictures were enough to prompt them to act.
I'll get some images up later (if anyone would like to see) and yes the new stand does work very well. Also the quality of the white case is much better and the red sleeve looks totally sweet, very nice.
You might remember my white case that was, shall we say, not that good. Pictures on earlier page.
Well I contacted Noreve and sent them photos of the case that I had received with all it's faults. They said they would replace the case ASAP. I said "well to be honest this design isn't doing what it should, i.e. letting me look at my iPad in the vertical position, can I have another case instead, the iPad Sleeve in Red. They replied "that would be fine but the red would be made to order and could take 15 working days to arrive". I said "sounds great".
To be honest I didn't think the case would arrive and if it did, same old thing.
Then today a parcel, well, 2 actually
There to my delight and shock two Noreve boxes, a White Traditional with the new stand and the Red Sleeve.
My hat goes off to Noreve, they have done what they said and more, got me two really nice cases for my iPad without any hassle and always with short but polite emails. No sending the old case back the pictures were enough to prompt them to act.
I'll get some images up later (if anyone would like to see) and yes the new stand does work very well. Also the quality of the white case is much better and the red sleeve looks totally sweet, very nice.
You might remember my white case that was, shall we say, not that good. Pictures on earlier page.
Well I contacted Noreve and sent them photos of the case that I had received with all it's faults. They said they would replace the case ASAP. I said "well to be honest this design isn't doing what it should, i.e. letting me look at my iPad in the vertical position, can I have another case instead, the iPad Sleeve in Red. They replied "that would be fine but the red would be made to order and could take 15 working days to arrive". I said "sounds great".
To be honest I didn't think the case would arrive and if it did, same old thing.
Then today a parcel, well, 2 actually
There to my delight and shock two Noreve boxes, a White Traditional with the new stand and the Red Sleeve.
My hat goes off to Noreve, they have done what they said and more, got me two really nice cases for my iPad without any hassle and always with short but polite emails. No sending the old case back the pictures were enough to prompt them to act.
I'll get some images up later (if anyone would like to see) and yes the new stand does work very well. Also the quality of the white case is much better and the red sleeve looks totally sweet, very nice.
Wow, great! How do you like the new stand design? Thanks!
Red Sleeve and Traditional in White
Here are the two cases that Noreve kindly sent out to me due to the faults with the one case that I recieved last month.
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Yes two boxes, I can't believe they sent me two replacments, you have to give it to them!!
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Nice red sleeve, real slim,
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Very nice quality leather, and a good colour, deep red.
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Larger than normal Noreve badge, looks good,
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With Ipad inside the overall thinckness is very slim, nice for taking the pad from place to place when you just want to use the device as Steve wanted it, naked!
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Leather is very nice quality, I have no problem with the inside of the case rubbing the back of the iPad, soft and smooth. Overall a very nice sleeve, just what you want from Noreve, feels like the quality I remebered. Stitching is even and well cornered, nice finish.
White case next because only give me 20 images
Here are the two cases that Noreve kindly sent out to me due to the faults with the one case that I recieved last month.
Yes two boxes, I can't believe they sent me two replacments, you have to give it to them!!
Nice red sleeve, real slim,
Very nice quality leather, and a good colour, deep red.
Larger than normal Noreve badge
, looks good,
With Ipad inside the overall thinckness is very slim, nice for taking the pad from place to place when you just want to use the device as Steve wanted it, naked!
Leather is very nice quality, I have no problem with the inside of the case rubbing the back of the iPad, soft and smooth. Overall a very nice sleeve, just what you want from Noreve, feels like the quality I remebered. Stitching is even and well cornered, nice finish.
White case next because only give me 20 images
White case review, nice
And onto the White case that I didn't expect to get
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The feel of the leather is different, a higher grade I would imagine, less limp, lol.
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The new hindge, is a good design for what I want, much, much better than before.
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Dosn't add much thickness at all to the overall design.
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The inside of the case is now much better quality, partly to do with the new stand no requring those magnets inside the back of the case. I know the iPad will hide this but still it feel more solid than before.
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All the joins are now finished properly, no glue showing like before, nice!
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On to the stand, most of you would like to know about this part as it is the purpose of the case. Well, it works very well, this thing isn't going anywhere.
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Very strong fabric keeps things in order, feels totally solid when upright, perfect angle, very simple design, that's what it needed.
Little sunken studs hold the stand in place very firmly, this will not open unless you want it to.
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Feels a lot better in the type posstion, quite low but a good table angle and solid feel. Somthing has changed here to make this, I think it might be thicker leather.
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Not that thick either, feels nice size for a case. When holding like a book with the front around the back it sits nicley in the hand.
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Finaly no sliping out of the case, good firm hold.
And onto the White case that I didn't expect to get
The feel of the leather is different, a higher grade I would imagine, less limp, lol.
The new hindge, is a good design for what I want, much, much better than before.
Dosn't add much thickness at all to the overall design.
The inside of the case is now much better quality, partly to do with the new stand no requring those magnets inside the back of the case. I know the iPad will hide this but still it feel more solid than before.
All the joins are now finished properly, no glue showing like before, nice!
On to the stand, most of you would like to know about this part as it is the purpose of the case. Well, it works very well, this thing isn't going anywhere.
Very strong fabric keeps things in order, feels totally solid when upright, perfect angle, very simple design, that's what it needed.
Little sunken studs hold the stand in place very firmly, this will not open unless you want it to.
Feels a lot better in the type posstion, quite low but a good table angle and solid feel. Somthing has changed here to make this, I think it might be thicker leather.
Not that thick either, feels nice size for a case. When holding like a book with the front around the back it sits nicley in the hand.
Finaly no sliping out of the case, good firm hold.
Thanks for the pics and new review, Colophon! Just might have to cave and go with either the Platinum or another Sandy Vintage to match my Kindle!
Quick questions for you: in typing position, is there anything actually holding the Noreve in that position (clasp, magnets, magic? LOL) In other words, if I pick it up while in typing position, does it hold that pose, or does the front cover flop back down? And is there any flexibility in that position that would allow you to move the leather hinge to fit beneath the iPad, thus raising the angle?
Also, any idea on the actual weight? My Noreve for the Kindle is comparatively light, but not so light I can't feel it if I've been holding it for a while.
Quick questions for you: in typing position, is there anything actually holding the Noreve in that position (clasp, magnets, magic? LOL) In other words, if I pick it up while in typing position, does it hold that pose, or does the front cover flop back down? And is there any flexibility in that position that would allow you to move the leather hinge to fit beneath the iPad, thus raising the angle?
Also, any idea on the actual weight? My Noreve for the Kindle is comparatively light, but not so light I can't feel it if I've been holding it for a while.
No clasp for front cover in Keyboard mode
Hi,
When in keyboard mode there is no clasp holding the cover to the backing, well not in a fixed fashion. If you hold the whole thing it can be picked up and moved without re-seting anything when placed back down. The angle you see is the angle you get really it can't be adjusted, comfortable position though.
Weight, well, it's got weight but not to much to make you think 'god this things heavy'. You wouldn't want to hold it in one hand for hours, saying that the iPad itself isn't the lightest thing.
The shipping weight of the 2 cases was 0.2kg and the red sleeve is very light.
Hope this helps a little.
Hi,
When in keyboard mode there is no clasp holding the cover to the backing, well not in a fixed fashion. If you hold the whole thing it can be picked up and moved without re-seting anything when placed back down. The angle you see is the angle you get really it can't be adjusted, comfortable position though.
Weight, well, it's got weight but not to much to make you think 'god this things heavy'. You wouldn't want to hold it in one hand for hours, saying that the iPad itself isn't the lightest thing.
The shipping weight of the 2 cases was 0.2kg and the red sleeve is very light.
Hope this helps a little.
Not true, the one adverse effect the magnets could have is compass interference but other than that, you're spreading false information.
Vintage Passion Case - almost perfect, but not quite
I received my vintage passion traditional case last week, and I have not had any of the problems mentioned - my case holds the IPAD really firmly, the magnets cause no problem, my wifi and 3G signal are as strong in the case as they are out of it, and the landscape typing position is firm and just right. Before you all think its perfect, there's just one (major) thing I am disappointed with...the colour. On Noreve's website the vintage passion is a lovely deep burgundy red - mine is a sort of insipid pink!
I did email Noreve, and they told me that the colour would darken as I used it. Not good enough - if I'd wanted pink, I'd have ordered a pink one! I would love to do what vynn did with the sandy vintage case, but cannot find a suitable product in the UK - they all say not to use on nubuck or suede. I have tried a couple of nubuck conditioners, but they simply dry back to the same colour.
So, if anyone has some bright ideas on how to darken a grotty pink case, I would be most grateful
I received my vintage passion traditional case last week, and I have not had any of the problems mentioned - my case holds the IPAD really firmly, the magnets cause no problem, my wifi and 3G signal are as strong in the case as they are out of it, and the landscape typing position is firm and just right. Before you all think its perfect, there's just one (major) thing I am disappointed with...the colour. On Noreve's website the vintage passion is a lovely deep burgundy red - mine is a sort of insipid pink!
I did email Noreve, and they told me that the colour would darken as I used it. Not good enough - if I'd wanted pink, I'd have ordered a pink one! I would love to do what vynn did with the sandy vintage case, but cannot find a suitable product in the UK - they all say not to use on nubuck or suede. I have tried a couple of nubuck conditioners, but they simply dry back to the same colour.
So, if anyone has some bright ideas on how to darken a grotty pink case, I would be most grateful
My Ipad is a 64gb 3g
Maybe it only upsets certain models ???
The Magnets are so strong they upset the ram chips.
If this is not the case, Why have they changed the Design of the case. and the are no strong magnets anymore only the clasp one.
Noreve have Replaced the old one. with the new design.
Please DO NOT Comments about things being False.
When it has been proven that the MAGNETS DAMAGE THE IPAD
IF YOU HAVE AN IPAD AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE IT DAMAGED BY THIS CASE PLEASE LET ME HAVE YOUR ADDRESS AND I WILL POST IT TO YOU SO YOU CAN DAMAGE YOUR IPAD
Apple have replaced my ipad twice before we worked out the problem.
My Ipad is a 64gb 3g
Maybe it only upsets certain models ???
The Magnets are so strong they upset the ram chips.
If this is not the case, Why have they changed the Design of the case. and the are no strong magnets anymore only the clasp one.
Noreve have Replaced the old one. with the new design.
Please DO NOT Comments about things being False.
When it has been proven that the MAGNETS DAMAGE THE IPAD
IF YOU HAVE AN IPAD AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE IT DAMAGED BY THIS CASE PLEASE LET ME HAVE YOUR ADDRESS AND I WILL POST IT TO YOU SO YOU CAN DAMAGE YOUR IPAD
Apple have replaced my ipad twice before we worked out the problem.
Sorry, what did I miss? What kind of damage took place. Is it permanant damage?
My Noreve iPad Tradition arrived today!
Just adding a few comments to this useful thread. My Noreve arrived today. I went Sandy Vintage leather, and am very happy with the results. Just a few extra comments since several of you have added very nice, extensive reviews:
1. Less bulky than I had expected! The leather is very nice and thin.
2. Cover folds flat behind when wanted. This is great, as I often fold back for reading.
3. Really like the leather covered rail system. Mine is perfectly snug without being excessive.
4. As other have mentioned, the stand in horizontal mode (e.g. sitting on a long flight watching movies) is really nice. The flip-out leather stand on the back (again, very thin but seems strong) works great. I doubt that I will use the typing elevation much, as I never use it on any other cases either.
5. "Sandy Vintage" If you like suede in general, you should like this. Photos don't do it justice. I have a black case or two, so wanted something different.
As others have mentioned, I would prefer not to have the card slots, etc. However, they too are of thinner leather than you might expect, so add very little to the thickness.
Also a note on customer service. My emails were replied to immediately, and the production and shipping went very fast. Very impressed, actually!
PS: Colophon--wow, looks great in white!
Just adding a few comments to this useful thread. My Noreve arrived today. I went Sandy Vintage leather, and am very happy with the results. Just a few extra comments since several of you have added very nice, extensive reviews:
1. Less bulky than I had expected! The leather is very nice and thin.
2. Cover folds flat behind when wanted. This is great, as I often fold back for reading.
3. Really like the leather covered rail system. Mine is perfectly snug without being excessive.
4. As other have mentioned, the stand in horizontal mode (e.g. sitting on a long flight watching movies) is really nice. The flip-out leather stand on the back (again, very thin but seems strong) works great. I doubt that I will use the typing elevation much, as I never use it on any other cases either.
5. "Sandy Vintage" If you like suede in general, you should like this. Photos don't do it justice. I have a black case or two, so wanted something different.
As others have mentioned, I would prefer not to have the card slots, etc. However, they too are of thinner leather than you might expect, so add very little to the thickness.
Also a note on customer service. My emails were replied to immediately, and the production and shipping went very fast. Very impressed, actually!
PS: Colophon--wow, looks great in white!
My Ipad is a 64gb 3g
Maybe it only upsets certain models ???
The Magnets are so strong they upset the ram chips.
If this is not the case, Why have they changed the Design of the case. and the are no strong magnets anymore only the clasp one.
Noreve have Replaced the old one. with the new design.
Please DO NOT Comments about things being False.
When it has been proven that the MAGNETS DAMAGE THE IPAD
IF YOU HAVE AN IPAD AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE IT DAMAGED BY THIS CASE PLEASE LET ME HAVE YOUR ADDRESS AND I WILL POST IT TO YOU SO YOU CAN DAMAGE YOUR IPAD
Apple have replaced my ipad twice before we worked out the problem.
Do yourself a favor and stop using caps.. Like you said if anything does go wrong, Apple will replace your iPad. I myself don't think that magnet will damage anything..
My Ipad is a 64gb 3g
Maybe it only upsets certain models ???
The Magnets are so strong they upset the ram chips.
If this is not the case, Why have they changed the Design of the case. and the are no strong magnets anymore only the clasp one.
Noreve have Replaced the old one. with the new design.
Please DO NOT Comments about things being False.
When it has been proven that the MAGNETS DAMAGE THE IPAD
IF YOU HAVE AN IPAD AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE IT DAMAGED BY THIS CASE PLEASE LET ME HAVE YOUR ADDRESS AND I WILL POST IT TO YOU SO YOU CAN DAMAGE YOUR IPAD
Apple have replaced my ipad twice before we worked out the problem.
Cases with magnets have been used in iPhone cases for years and haven't been known to cause probems with RAM, 3G or wifi. I've been using the Noreve case for weeks with absolutely no problems. Where are these proven facts you're referring to?