The successor to the old base cover is finally here. I had bought for the iPad 2 a pack with cover, wall mount, table stand and holder for car seats. When changing to the new iPad I hoped very much that the bird would bring out a new cover. In January I called them and asked for. There would be soon a new cover, I was told there. I do not know why it should take so long, but I was happy because I was able to keep the wall bracket and for the car, the rest I sold the old iPad. Now today the cover came into the house. In principle, it's like the old well. The design has changed somewhat, the old one was curved, so half-round, if you will. The new is quite flat, only in the area of the O-ring, it is further out. Thus the cover in hand looks a bit slimmer than the old one. The material is probably the same, since I can not notice any differences. All major gaps exist, also on the left side, for those who want to use a Smart Cover again. I had the old well, which was very convenient. However, it the iPad could not set up to look for films with it. That did not then with the arched back. Since then always came to the table stand for use. With the new Case should not happen, because it now rests completely flat in the area. I may try it but for lack of a Smart Cover not. But now to the negative point that should be but be solved by its own resources. The edges of the cover are incredibly sharp, which is sure to come from the cast. I know also from other suppliers. It's a mystery to me why such a thing refinishing. After a few minutes I have no desire to work with the iPad. The then hurts right. With a bit of grinding work in the home workshop, the problem is likely to have then done. For the price and the producer should be able to expect a better finish but quite. Therefore there is not from me full credit. It is and remains a piece of plastic with a metal ring. Yes, the idea is good and it's great that the new cover fits on the old system, but price and quality are lagging a bit. But since it is a total super convenient, just on the drive, I forgive nevertheless conscientiously four star.