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Apple Tablet, IPAD Case
Alright Quirks, we all know it’s coming, we all know when its coming. And with Apple gearing up to manufacturer a million a month we need to get ready to capitalize. My idea is to get out the gates with a funky, fresh, and functional Apple Tablet Case. My initial ideas are: • It should include some type of protective cover, to cover the screen when the tablet is not in use. The tablet has a beautiful screen, and you would hate to damage it. • It should include a detachable shoulder harness. I don’t know but I can envision people carrying these instead of bookbags and traditional computer bags, thus a nice case that you can sling on the shoulder would be cool. • I may be asking for to much but it would be cool to have a place to store the USB cord. I’m sure there’s a bunch of other stuff we can add so please comment. I know what your thinking, this is to early. Not really when you consider the time it takes to bring products to fruition, now is the time to act so that we can get a piece of the market when the Tablet is introduced. The tablet is expected to be introduced January 27th, at which point exact dimensions will be released.
The Quirky Cloak On The Today Show
The Quirky Cloak popped up on this morning’s Today Show, in a feature on “fun finds for every age” that included wearable wallets, Darth Vader-shaped pancakes, and a knock-off of Chelsea Clinton’s wedding dress. Hrm… we’ll take it. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
Cleaning Your Cloak
Until today, many Quirks were left clueless when it came to cleaning their Cloaks. Yes it is one of the few products on the market made from hearty non-slip rubber. Yes black is notoriously known to proudly display any imperfection. But this is the Cloak, we’re talking about–the much anticipated, brand spankin’ new, best iPad [...]
And We’ve Got Touch Down On Cloak
We’re wrapping this project up! (Note Nikki’s epic victory dance around minute 1:06) UPDATE: Our warehouse friends were able to ship out more than 500 Cloak packages in just one day. From here on out it should be smooth sailing!
Field Trip!
This morning, at an ungodly hour, Nikki, Matt, and two Bens set out to Quirky’s Pennsylvania warehouse to oversee the first outbound shipment of black Cloaks. (You: Wait, what? Did I read that right? Cloak is shipping?!) Yeah, you read that right. After a long journey filled with ups and downs, we are finally ready [...]
Mike McCoy Drops By
Cloak ideator Mike McCoy just couldn’t wait to get his hands on the product, so he stopped by our HQ to check out the goods in person. Plus, he wrote about his visit.
Our Warehouse Is Cloak-Ready
Check out all the Quirky customized shippers ready to be filled with Cloaks and shipped out to you! Our warehouse says “Bring on the Cloaks….we’re ready!” We’ve alerted our warehouse to the volume of orders that will need to be shipped out in a very short amount of time. They have done all the prep [...]
Many Shades Of Black (The Cloak Finally Begins To Ship)
Everybody sees and everyone agrees That you and I were wrong And it’s been that way too long Take it as it comes and be thankful when its done There’s so many ways to act And there’s many shades of black There’s so many shades of black There’s so many shades of black We’re [...]
Cloak Sales Are Through The Roof!
Big week, Quirks. Big week. As most of you know by now, we’ve been sending out emails to all of the folks who have committed to buying a Cloak, asking them to come back to the site to finalize their purchase and pick a color. It’s a big moment of truth for all of us. [...]
Cloak: E-Mails Sent!
Can you feel that heat? Just like NYC today, the Quirky Cloak is so hot right now. After a wild ride through Chinese factories, top cover finalization, and final quality testing, we’re almost ready to ship the best iPad case/stand combo out there. And by we, I don’t just mean us at Quirky HQ (though [...]
Cloak: Production Begins
Good news: We’ve gone ahead and given the green light for production to begin on Cloak. As you can see here (in our July 4th weekend edition), the top cover now looks extremely gorgeous (just as we imagined it). So where do we go from here? 1. You’ll receive an email from Quirky on Tuesday, [...]
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Leave A CommentLisa Ferguson 4 days ago
For those having challenges with stains: Have you tried the Magic Eraser from Mr Clean? I found it removed pen and ink from white furniture when nothing else worked!
kat_xk8 7 days ago
Somethng is rubbing off onto the front and back and leaving stains - dark ones - I put in purse - that's it
I folded it and after I did - front has faint purple spots on front - now on back
What can I do to clean this - not happy
I have pink case with stains ????
Arie Moszkowicz 8 days ago
Received Cloak on Monday, green. Typing stand came broken. Spoke with Shirley. Awaiting replacement part. Have found the case as versatile as expected. Weight is an issue, not as easy to prop up in bed now. Can see what people said of the comments about the fit of the case, but hasn't been an issue. Really awaiting the typing stand before I really properly review it. Overall, I'm ok with it. Expected a little more, but not a huge disappointment. If they ever revise the design, I'd still be willing to look at it.
David Grems 8 days ago
Ordered a green Cloak on Aug 17, sent an email to support on Aug 23 asking for a shipping estimate, still no word. All I hear is crickets.
kat_xk8 8 days ago
I was in line for a movie - sat down watched a movie in iPad with cloak and used keyboard stand and propped nicely in lap - cloak meets needs - love product
Alvin Guangco 10 days ago
I order my cloak yesterday and put it on overnight shipping ,still waiting for response for shipping information.....
Shirley Chan 13 days ago
Heeeey y'all, happy Friday! GREAT NEWS: the Green Cloaks are shipping, and they're lovely! If you haven't gotten your tracking number yet, you will soon. If you send an email to questions@quirky.com, I'm answering everyone's emails as quickly as possible and coming in tomorrow to make sure you're not kept waiting over the weekend. We're gonna do everything we need to make you happy. Cuz that's love, yo. ;)
Jessica Stratton 13 days ago
I also had not heard anything about my green cloak and was getting a tad worried, but just a few hours ago I got an email from Quirky that it shipped! I checked the tracking number, and it had shipped the day before. Hope that helps alleviate some concerns.
Arie Moszkowicz 14 days ago
emailed last night, got a response about shipping soon. still no email about shipment notification
Jessica Marati 14 days ago
Our warehouse started to allocate and ship green Cloaks on the 17th... a day ahead of schedule! If you haven't received an e-mail with a tracking number yet, we can check the status of your order. Just reach out at questions@quirky.com.
Mfanclub 14 days ago
Any update on the green cloak? I haven't received any info since the notice of delay to the 18th and today is the 19th.
Kiirekass 15 days ago
After 2 weeks of constant use, I moved to a skin. The cover does what it's supposed to, but was WAY TOO HEAVY. After going from a Kindle to iPad there was already weight to contend with. Adding this cover to it made the iPad unmanageable for anything but desk use. Forget about reading in bed with this cover. Otherwise, the supports were in the right places and at the perfect angles, the iPad felt protected all the way around and I liked the color and feel of the Cloak. For me the only problem has been the weight.
kat_xk8 16 days ago
Great idea - needs tweaking
Justin Baraga 16 days ago
After about three weeks of use, I am disappointed with the case. The weight didn't bother me at all, but the landscape/typing stand broke (I'm amazed at how thin the pins were which secured it to the cover) and the rubber around the screen has stretched out. It's to the point where the cover won't even close properly because of the slack, and any time I try to set the iPad up in landscape mode using the cover as the stand, the case stretches and there is a significant gap around the bottom edge of the screen.
My first impressions of the case were good, and I didn't want to post a review until I spent some time with it. Now that I have, I'm looking to return it for a refund. After three weeks of relatively light use, the thing is already broken, stretched out, and looks terrible. I'll give Quirky an A+ for the effort and the idea, but a D for execution.
Arie Moszkowicz 16 days ago
Are the green cloaks still set to ship out tomorrow? haven't received any notices.
Nayid Vargas 20 days ago
I just got my cloak and yes is heavy the front case is the heaviest part of the case due to the fact that it has to accommodate the two stands support. Maybe two version of this case, one with stand for portray and typing and one with no stands so the cover of the case can be much more lighter would be a better approach for the weight issue.
Other than that the cloak fit its purpose...protect the iPad with a neat design.
Susan Midday 20 days ago
My blue Cloak arrived yesterday. I awaited its arrival with apprehension due to the many negative comments here. My take: yes, it IS heavy, the stands appear to be a bit flimsy, the silicon section is a little too floppy. As far as function goes, this case does everything I need it to do and it does it very well. Despite the too floppy property of the silicon section, it holds the ipad securely. I notice a ltlle pulling on the silicon lower edge when in landscape mode due to the forward force exerted on the bottom edge. The dust magnet issue is negligible, I have two cats who shed profusely and no cat hairs have attached themselves to the case yet. Negatives: weight. Positives: functionality, great color on the blue, excellent protection for the ipad. Overall, I am very happy with my Cloak.
kat_xk8 20 days ago
I figured out - when opened - the back of the case has stained my pink cover - very visable
won't come out!!
Way Yu, Wayne Ho 21 days ago
Heaviness is a big issue. Apart from that, it's unique (in Hong Kong), low profile (no one can guess what's inside when covered up), cool look.
In the market most cases are made of leather, and I hate leather!!
And I am confident on the impact absorbing ability. Here is quite clean maybe, I didn't see any dust attracted to it.
if it's lighter i will give 8-9 out of 10.
Gary Dorrough 21 days ago | 1 Replies
The case Cloak should have been http://www.javoedge.com/reflexeshop/productCatalog/getProduct.do?poid=2974&pbmId=18266 at least until Quirky deletes this post.