• Hex Code Folio for iPad $ 80.00 (When Rated)

    Though the Hex Code Folio is a bit heavy and bulky, it makes up for it in solid performances as a case and stand.

With its stylish exterior and handy inside pockets, Hex, AOS $ 80 Code Folio case for the third-and fourth-generation iPad is a good option for business travel folks That With Their iPad or take it with them to meetings. The case comes in five solid color options, pick between red, pink, gold, tan, or black.

The Code Folio’s cover is kept shut by an elastic strap.

The Code Folio sports a leather body That gives it a professional look and feel. There, AOS That an elastic strap keeps the cover shut when you, AOR not using your iPad, but it, AOS tightest one of the straps I, Äôve come across on an iPad case, making it frustrating for me to use.

The case, AOS inside cover comes with three card slots for business or credit cards, plus two pockets to store notepads, paper, or documents. It also has an elastic penholder, Äîmade from the same tight elastic as the outside strap, Aito store a stylus (or an ink pen, if you, old-school AOR). However, don, AOT bother slipping a pen or stylus in unless you want the case to close awkwardly and not lay flush over the iPad screen AOS. The cover lacks a trigger for the iPad, AOS Magnetic Sleep / Wake feature, and even a strange design choice, considering That many other cases on the market offer this.

A sturdy, half-inch thick plastic frame holds the iPad in place, and it does a great job: Once I snapped my iPad into the frame and heard a few satisfying clicks, the case did not, AOT want to let go, and it took me several minutes to get my iPad back out. The frame did not, AOT get in the way when I used my iPad, and protected its sides against bumps and drops, Which is a major plus. All that protection did add extra weight and bulk to my iPad, making it a bit unwieldy to hold when reading in bed. The Code Folio case did not, AOT obstruct the iPad, AOS camera, nor did it get in the way of using any ports or buttons, though you can, AOT fit your iPad in a dock-cradle accessory with this case on.

The Code Folio gives you two ways to stand up your iPad in landscape mode, either by flipping around the cover to prop up the iPad in a tent shape, or using one of the three rows of small nubs on the inside cover to create a stand. Both configurations worked well to hold up my iPad as I watched both videos on my couch and on a tabletop.


Bottom line

Though the Hex Code Folio is a bit heavy and bulky, it makes up for it in solid performances as a case and stand. The stylish look also gives your iPad a little extra polish for your next big meeting, but I did wish it worked with the iPad, AOS Magnetic Sleep / Wake feature.

Sarah Mitroff @ sarahmitroff

Sarah Mitroff

Sarah Mitroff Contributor, Macworld

Sarah Mitroff is a tech reporter who loves gadgets, Android, pretty space photos, and all things Minecraft. She eagerly awaits the day when her entire home is automated.
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