Having an iPad 2, find a shell is not easy ... I had a transparent plastic shell whose corners were all broken and it therefore held more ... Then I was looking for a transparent shell, but silicone material, softer than what I had. I'm facing this product, because I also wanted it to be compatible with Apple smartcover. This shell appears to be very resistant, it is compatible smartcover, and fully embraces the iPad !! The only "concern" that I encountered was that I had put a transparent film on the iPad screen, which was challenged by the introduction of the shell (it is quite "hard "to put on, and" forcing "-gentiment- and this has raised over the screen protection film ...). Another important point: it is not as transparent as it seems. It is a little more "white" than the pictures. However, it is still translucent, since we see the apple! Finally, I would definitely recommend this product because it does what it is asked, is compatible smartcover, allows access to all buttons / branches, has the exact dimensions of an iPad 2, and the material seems very protective ( as a "gum", does not slip, unlike a plastic shell "hard"). The 5th star will be when it's completely transparent / translucent! :)