I had longer a Smart Cover in action, but was then forced by the lack of protection for the back of the iPad to me to buy a case because I do not ever "care" if I want to put it on a table. Several cases have put me off by its smell, which is obviously a very personal opinion, but I hate those plastic / Industrial / low-odor. So I was also equally very pleasantly surprised when the smell of leather me nostrils. Smell is after weeks no more argument, but also the perfect fit, stability, and features (for standing in any form) have convinced me immediately. Probably the most decisive point for my decision was and is the cover of the envelope, because this has a strong magnet that can sit on the iPad the lid. Many cover have the unfortunate habit that the lid in his pocket opens independently or at least slip. Here everything is right, of course, one can always argue about the price, but you get at least the full expected performance! Buy recommendation!