Nice case, but technical flaws in the design
349912
All around, this is a pretty nice case. The leather does not look cheap and appears to be a nice quality. I've been able to fit 4 cards in the case (3 in the holders and one in the money slot). The magnet latch is just a strap that comes over and connects to a magnet on the top of the case, so I get a little paranoid checking to make sure it's closed,  but it seems to be doing fine so far. The only reason why I didn't give this 5 stars is that I think the magnets in the case interfere with phone volume when I make calls. I've had a number of times when I'd be talking, didn't press the volume or mute button and people would be unable to hear me talk randomly. This may be from me tucking the strap back to connect with the top of the case so I could keep the case closed against the back of the phone while I talk. Overall, I'd say this is a worthwhile investment.

***EDIT: I'm on month 5 of owning the case and have had issues with it falling apart. The thin trim around the edges of the cover and magnet latch have all peeled off. I'm only able to use the bottom card slot now because the mesh of the other two slots has seemed to unattach themselves in the case cover, so when I put my cards in there they fall inside the case cover and I almost can't get them out. Still happy with the overall design of the case because it's sleek and convenient, but these technical flaws are a bit annoying and will have to probably buy a new case.
3638615
No problems with the seller, but there are a couple of serious flaws in the design of this case. First, the hole in the case to access the ringer silence switch is way too deep. I have to use a pen or a key to reach it. Otherwise I have to hand it to my wife or daughter (who have fingernails) to reach their nail down in there to switch it. It's obnoxious. Also, most headphone plugs won't seat in the headphone jack because the access hole for that doesn't have enough clearance. I'd give the case a 3-stars because not everyone has short fingernails like I do and might not be annoyed by the ringer switch. But the headphone jack is a problem for anyone.
201808
I really like this case, but I rated it three stars because there is room for improvement.  There are two major flaws that have been mentioned by other users.  The volume button is always depressed if I fully snap on the case.  To solve this problem, I slightly loosened the case near the power and volume buttons, but the case does not look as sleek as it should be with a gap.  The second flaw is the screen protector.  It has a very noticeable rainbow moire effect.  I am thankful that it has a built in screen protector, since my tempered glass one did not arrive yet.  The cutouts for the headphone and usb c jacks are spot on, but there is a lot of resistance from the port flaps.  I will edit my review if I receive a revised edition, and if I notice anything else that is worth mentioning.
306800
Overall a pretty good case, but has a major flaw.  With this case installed, the selfie mode, heart-rate sensor, and O2 sensor will not work.
3819091
I've used STM cases for years now, and this is the first one that has a design flaw that I consider a deal-breaker.

While the case is sturdy and fits the iPad Air well, it doesn't hold it up in upright mode. The older style STM Skinny cases secured the stand by tucking in the magnetic flap to an elastic slot. This style uses a magnet only, and while it seems to be a strong enough magnet, the angle is just wrong and it slides right off, letting the iPad fall. Typing mode is fine, but it's telling that the product page doesn't show the case in any angled configurations.

The case also adds considerable weight to the iPad. Normally, I wouldn't mind that, if everything else were solid, but the clasp issue makes it a non-starter, and the weight makes it more of a chore to hold upright.

I won't rule out buying another STM case down the line, as I've been happy with their products overall. But I'd need to see an obvious design change that addresses this issue.
493547
Good case but a couple of minor squabbles:  Edges are starting to yellow already; headphone jack hole is a little too small
988649
Nice case, a bit bulky, but It's not the best for using vertically.
4655833
While the hard case has protected my palm from a couple of falls onto hard pavement, it obviously wasn't designed by the same folks who designed the cradle. Moreover it has a fundamental design flaw that I find extremely frustrating: you can only put the palm in one way -- so that it opens in typical book fashion. In other words, the slider on the hard case will only go into the slot on the left edge of the palm. This is caused by two features of the front face: it is slightly deeper, and it has milled areas for the buttons. How hard would it have been to make the case symmetric so you could mount the palm the other way?
Why I would like to mount the palm the other way? Well, the obvious way to mount it is the way the case is designed for: book style. The less obvious but *superior* way for a right-handed person is to have the case mounted in the right edge slot. This makes it much easier to hold the palm with your left hand, and in addition it allows you to operate the palm with your right hand solo by holding the open face of the case against your knee. If you are right-handed and don't believe me, try putting the palm in the hard case slider into the right slot so it opens from the back. (You can install it this way; it just won't close properly because of the flawed design.) Now open it, grab the stylus in your right hand, put the right flap of the case on your knee, and put your hand down on it to hold it. You'll see how much easier it is to operate. Now try holding the palm in your left hand and you'll see that it's easier to operate in this fashion also.
Now don't misunderstand me to be saying the case should be designed for right-handed people. I'm saying it should be designed so that you can mount the palm from either side so that both right- and left-handed people can use it comfortably. The current design is better for southpaws. I guess there's some sort of poetic justice there.
2949372
I really wanted to like this case, but I was forced to return it.  The materials used are solid.  Overall the case secures the iPhone; however, two flaws make it unusable.  The top of the hard plastic outer case needs to extend over the top of the phone to hold the outer case more securely.  The top of the case that I received did not extend over the top of the phone and as a result the upper right portion of the outer case warped outward by several millimeters.  More significantly, the bottom of the outer case does not extend over the bottom of the phone where the speakers, earphone jack and lightning port are located.  The soft inner case is terribly flimsy at the bottom and does not hug the phone.  There is nothing to keep the rubber in place and nothing to protect the phone if it is dropped.  This case needs an extension to the hard plastic outer case that wraps over the rubber inner case to protect the bottom of the phone.  They did a terrific job at designing the way the outer case hugs the inner case on both sides, but unfortunately, not on the top and bottom.  Every other aspect of this case is terrific and could be a real competitor in the market at nearly half the price of the market leader if the manufacturer fixes these flaws.
719842
I like the rubber part of this case but it, and the shell, are slippery.  I can see if your hands are even a little damp, the phone might slip out on to the ground.  I thought the materials would be "grippy".  Also, a design flaw is that the micro-usb to lightning connector adapter cannot be inserted into the phone with this case on.  I had to do a little surgery to remove 1 speaker opening on both sides of the lightning connector hole.  Even still, the piece of the case right beneath the phone button still bulges out when the connector is plugged in.  I'm not sure how this got past their QA department.  Overall, excellent build quality & fit and finish are great. Even the case it comes in is excellent; however, I can't say that I really recommend this product due the slippery-ness issue and the connector issue.
205632
This is a pretty nice case, but is more of a 3.5 star. I haven't needed the kickstand yet, but it may turn out nice to have. The coverage and fit around the edges, specifically the bottom, is not perfect, but it does a pretty darn good job. The holster is a nice touch, especially considering there is no integrated screen protector.

The most  noticeable cons: rubber at the bottom is a little sloppy, and the rear is huge in terms of thickness. The kickstand is thick, so there are a couple ridges on either side to make for a consistent thickness for most of the back. I'd rather have no kickstand and a thinner case. This makes it nearly impossible to fit in my car holder-the type with the expanding jaws. Oh well, it still gets in there...Otherwise, it's a cool case.
1657380
The case is made with quality materials and does appear to provide adequate protection for my iPad. There are a couple of design flaws in my opinion. I've been using the case for about 2 months and I've had to clean my iPad several times. For whatever reason, my iPad gets really dirty when I have this case on it. Additionally, the kickstand isn't very practical seeing there is only one position and you can only use it on a sturdy, flat surface. Not to mention, it's nearly impossible to open the kickstand without a tool.
Overall, I'm not complaining considering the price, but I won't be purchasing another one, say in a different color or anything. *photos were taken after one of the times I removed the case*
3685995
This case is solid, a little heavy, but provides good protection in a low profile case. It appears well made, and has decent grip. Here's the problem: this case is clearly well thought out, but how is it they can't get the rubber volume buttons to line up with the actual buttons on the iPad Air 2 it's advertised for? The side switch is completely covered, and the volume lower button is completely covered. Somebody needs to check the mold in the Chinese plant where this thing is made, it's so far off its not a quality control issue, it's actually a major design flaw or mistake. I'll use this case for a while, but I've figured out that many supposed "good deals" on Amazon for tech items border on the "it works, but not perfect, and it's too cheap too bother to even return it, it's not worth the trouble." So I'll use it until it drives me nuts, then I'll end up spending another $30-$50 on another case...and throw this one in the circular file. How is it this thing gets so many good reviews without a mention of the button misalign problem?
1122043
The case is good quality, the keyboard has a nice feel to it, and the design makes this a very convenient way to use your iPad.  Except for one thing.  The grooves in the base where the screen has to rest are too smooth and too shallow.  You can set this up and start typing without any problem, but as soon as you touch the screen or jostle the keyboard, the screen falls nearly flat.  It's a shame because this would have been a very good idea otherwise.  I end up having to either stuff something into the base to hold up the screen, or else hold the screen with one hand while I touch the screen with the stylus with the other hand.  Very small  attention to detail would have made this work a thousand times better.  I may rig up some velcro or other device to support the keyboard, but as delivered I found it unusable.  Sorry to give an otherwise well designed product a one star review for a small flaw, but that small flaw is critical to usability in my opinion.  Another small issue, I would have preferred the case to have a hole in the back so I could use the rear camera without removing the iPad from the case.  That is a minor point though.
3553703
This case is slick, looks GREAT on a rose-gold iPhone, fits tight, and seems built with quality all around...except for one big issue to me - And that involved the kickstand. I primarily bought this case for two reasons: 1) Clear backing to the case so that you can display the phone's natural color 2) Have a kickstand to prop my phone up while watching videos/movies.

Don't get me wrong...this case TECHNICALLY meets both reasons but falls short on the kickstand because the way the kickstand is designed, you can only prop the phone up in LANDSCAPE mode. If you try to prop it upright in Portrait mode, it will fall over. This is a huge design flaw by OBLIQ and should be taken under serious review...All they would have to do is move the kickstand closer to the bottom of the case (I've had kickstand cases before that support both angles) and problem solved.

If you don't mind only propping the phone up in Landscape, then this is undoubtedly the right case to choose...I don't plan on returning on, but it's definitely a downer on the overall case.
3209784
The case itself is a nice quality leather and is a good protector.  There are, however, a couple of small design improvements I would recommend. 1) The speaker cut-outs should be slightly bigger. The sound is clear, but the edge of the cut-out covers a little bit of the speakers on each side. 2) The cover/stand should also have a 30 degree angle option as well or perhaps only. It is almost impossible  to work on the tablet at an 80 degree angle (at least for me). Overall I am happy with the case.
1866218
It's a very nice case, with a few cons to consider.

Pros: Its 1U, so it saves space. The construction is superb, i couldn't find any discrepancies as far screw hole alignment goes, and the rackmount ears are very sturdy. The tray that mounts the 2 2.5" drives is removable, which is a must. Didn't find any sharp edges to cut myself on.

Cons: The mounting points for the two 40mm fans don't work. At all. The screw holes machined there, while in the right place, are far too big for any screw you can use to mount a 40mm fan. To fit mine i used velcro as a sort of spacer on the bottom of the fans, and simply wedged them underneath the inside lip at the front of the case. They're snug and secure, and they're not squished to where the blades hit the housing, so it's not that big of an issue ofr me, but do keep this in mind.

Also, the backplane; nowhere in the description does it say that typical backplanes do not fit on this case, i figured that it might not, but i took a chance. The typical motherboard backplane is about a quarter inch too high for this case, i suppose you could trim it, but i just left mine off. With the front fans going plus the cpu cooler, i feel theres enough air movement to prevent significant dust buildup inside the case itself.

Finally, the drive tray. If the motherboard you are using has a full length slot at the bottom edge of the board (as many of them do) then be aware that the sata and power connections will press against the bottom of the slot, almost uncomfortably slow. This makes undoing sata and power nigh impossible unless you unscrew and pick up the tray the drives are mounted to. Not a big deal, it's only 4 screws, but its still something to be aware of. Also this should be common sense just due to it being a 1U case and the location of the drives, but you can't use a card with any sort of heatsink or capacitor more than half an inch or so tall, it will be touching the hard drives.

I know i elaborated far more on the negatives than the positives, but don't take that to mean this isn't a good case, it really is, and i don't regret my purchase at all, i just want to give the heads up in regards to the issues i encountered.