is the rotating component that holds the ipad in place made of a plastic material, covered with that leather like material?
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Yes it is, however it is all very well made and I believe it'll last me for years. I do use my iPad several times each and everyday.
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Yes, it it a hard plastic material. That material is covered with another material that does not feel like leather. I can't really explain what it feels like really. Maybe it feels like a faux-leather and vinyl mix. I have purchased 3 other iPad cases in a style similar to this one. This is by far the best one in terms of quality and value.
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I'm not certain what it is but it feels like a texture plastic. It is a plastic case that the iPad snaps into then there is a bendable portion for the cover and then the "snake skin" design is also hard but it has a texture on it. I don't have the packaging any longer or I would look to see. For the price this was a great find.
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It feels like rubber but its a smooth polyurethane cover with non-scrach microfiber interiorIt is not rigid but it would help from impacts to the ipad.
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It's just like the ipad material, like a gel in the front and plastic on the back. But on the inside it's cloth like so a bit harder to keep clean.
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I concur with Carroll Parson, it is not plastic, it is very durable. I have had a blue one for a year and am ordering a different color and a slightly different way of inserting the ipad, iPad Mini Case, i-Blason Apple iPad Mini 3 Case [2014 Release with Touch ID] Compatible with iPad Mini / iPad Mini with Retina Display Auto Wake / Sleep Smart Cover Leather Case (Elastic Hand Strap, Multi-Angle, Card Holder) With Bonus Stylus 3 Year Warranty (Green)
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No. If you want to rotate it look for a case where the back has a circle around the apple icon. Those rotate 360. But I found that leaving that circle of my ipad open left it prone to scratches
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No, it's somewhere between rubber and a synthetic. Very good case for the price though. I've dropped 3 times and it has done its job well. iPad is just fine.
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Yes. A hard plastic smaller piece and a hard-ish rubber case that hugs the iPad.
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It's imitation leather, although fairly sturdy. I've had mine since early July, and so far it's held up well. I open and close it fairly often, so it's starting to show a little cracking on the spine. At this price, I figure that if I get a year's worth of use out of it, it's a good deal. It's a heck of a lot cheaper than replacing a cracked screen.
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The material is leather-like. I've drop my I-pad several times with the cover on (on carpeting) & it's just fine.
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i think it says "Black enclosure with rounded corners iPad compatible with elastic closure, lined in microfiber suede."Still not sure of the external material. you're right though it is more expensive overseas...
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It's plastic, but kind of rubbery like. I like it, good protection. It hasn't warped or cracked since i bought it 2 yrs ago.
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I believe its plastic. But I have two tablet that are identical and I honestly can't tell the difference from the one I replaced the screen with the other one that has the original screen.
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Absolutely, and its not just a plastic cover its a different material, I love it on my iPad 4.
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It is flexible plastic, no sticky stuff. Just does not fit iPhone 4 or 4S as advertised.
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It is my daughters IPad an she uses it every day and she has had this cover for @ a month. I checked her IPad and there is no indication of any wear caused by the rotating circle. Good luck.
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It's not metal, although it does look like it (which is nice because it blends pretty well against the Macbook body). I think it's a plastic of some kind.