Is this case real leather? One of the descriptions says, "Brand new Evecase® stylish and sturdy synthetic leather case for ASUS T100 ... ". Is it real leather or synthetic? Also, it is described by some as being a purple color. The description here says it is black, which is what I prefer. So, is it black or purple? Thanks in advance for a reply. Is this case real leather? One of the descriptions says, "Brand new Evecase® stylish and sturdy synthetic leather case for ASUS T100 ... ". Is it real leather or synthetic? Also, it... » Read More Is this case real leather? One of the descriptions says, "Brand new Evecase® stylish and sturdy synthetic leather case for ASUS T100 ... ". Is it real leather or synthetic? Also, it is described by some as being a purple color. The description here says it is black, which is what I prefer. So, is it black or purple? Thanks in advance for a reply. « Show Less
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Case is "synthetic leather" (whatever that is) and currently can be ordered in either Black, Pink, or Purple.
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I do not think it is real leather, but it may be. It looks like leather, but does not smell like leather. BTW, the whole case is heavy and defeats the purpose of the iPad being so transportable. I am looking for a new case.
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Is anyone gonna answer?? I saw on one review by cnet they said it was leather and then on a review on trustedreviews.com they said it was fake leather. Gurunandan Hebbar, please let us know what customer care says.
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hello JESUS MONTES, thanks for your question. This case is only Black for now. Have a nice day.
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The specs on the manufacturer website are what you should go by....BUT it IS leather. From Wikipedia: "In general, patent leather begins as a superior grade of fine grain leather that undergoes a process to achieve the glossy look. A member from the Baudry/Boudrie from Brussels Belgium invented patent leather in the late 1700s." This is a PERFECT case for this tablet, and i definitely recommend it. : -)
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No, it is not actual animal hide....but it is a very nice "representation" of leather! I've had mine for about 6 months and, so far, it's holding up very nicely. I'm happy with it. I didn't expect REAL leather for the price. It has a very SNUG fit, BTW. I have a hard time getting my stylus out if my tab is in the case (could be why there is an elastic loop for a stylus on the top of the case...LOL!). Good luck with your decision.
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Was never an issue for me, as for it being leather or not I would say it is leather the whole case is very high quality
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Actually the inner layer is not real leather, the outer is real leather. I already cut the case once to punch a few holes for the headset and noticed it is leather outside. I thought it was not leather at all before I cut it. Real leather, just not premium real leather. At least for the black leather one I got.
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It's definitely not real leather. I would say its more of a PU leather/faux leather. I've had it now for a couple of months and I really like it.
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I believe it is leather, mine has a smooth feel to it and is just a shade lighter than the outside cover. My cover is the brown. I absolutely love it and do not regret my purchase at all. I do want you to note that it is a distressed leather, which makes it look rather old, but I love the look. It fits my iPad perfectly. My husband liked mine so much he got one for his iPad too. His is black, and although I like it, I think the brown shows the distressed look off a little better. I hope all of this info helps!
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Real leather. Same leather as a nice portfolio feels. I've had mine on for over 6 months and it literally looks like it did on day 1. I love it.
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I purchased the purple and it is the same color of purple, however it is not a dark purple at all. And when the light shines through from the Apple logo, it looks a bit lighter than the rest of the cover. But that is normal. As a purple lover - it is a beautiful color and the keyboard cover matches perfectly!
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Sorry, but I am not an expert on leather, it says leather texture on the info that comes with it. My daughter and I came to the conclusion... that neither of us can say for sure. It is very soft and could be, but the safe answer is .... like Gregory says, appears to be synthetic, unless it says on it genuine leather, I would assume it is not. Also, it makes your I-pad much heavier, just sayin!!
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PU leather is split leather laminated and covered with a polyeurothane coating. This is not "genuine" leather. That would cost 4 tiMes more, this is a nice case I am pleased with. It.
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I bought the case as a gift for my mother. So I don't see/use the case daily. That being said, I examined the case when it arrived, ask my Mom about it and used it a few times once it was on the phone. It seems the case it made of a leather/rubber combo. She said it holds up well. I have had leather cases and would say that the leather ones are less sturdy than the body glove case. It would also seem that the Boy Glove would be better able to withstand water, moisture etc. My Mom raves about the case.
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It is synthetic and is not real looking at all; however it is GREAT if you're not worried about it not looking like real leather. It is a protective case that is functional and gets the job done.
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Faux leather, great case though, bought my son a cheaper case for his tablet. This one is far better! Highly recommend!