I think I will have to do the same. I was hoping JB or Harvey Norman would have something when there online order went live but nothing.
What the expected delivery time?
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Anyone ordered a full back 10.5 case yet?
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I think I will have to do the same. I was hoping JB or Harvey Norman would have something when there online order went live but nothing.
What the expected delivery time?
I'm going to order this one until I get a good back cover that works with my leather Smart Cover.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07125HNQS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A318OQVBA27DD4
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07125HNQS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A318OQVBA27DD4
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I just ordered this in black https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/282524123721
It's in Sydney and I have had one of their cases on my 6s since launch day and it's still in great shape.
I'm concerned it may add more bulk than I like but if I was to buy a cheap one from America it wouldn't be much cheaper and would probably take another week to arrive.
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Nice find. Might order one to tide me over. Have ordered from them before, always quick delivery.
ShopMate quote about 5-10 days to deliver to Australia after they get it in their office.
Yeah mine doesn't fit over the camera correctly, but it's not hindering use. I was going to file the hole a bit, but then I got an email from them that day (I didn't contact them) saying they're aware of the camera cutout not fitting correctly, and will be sending me a replacement shortly.
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You need a new MacBook with the USB-C charger.
I ordered the Moko soft TPU back case, and it sucks. The power button cover area pushes down at all times and powers the device down, and the camera cutout was too small. I had to cut the power button area out and shave some slivers of material out of the camera cutout to get the case to fully fit the right way.
Super disappointed, but that's what you get when you are an early adopter of a new form factor. I'm going to make due with the Moko case until my Poetic case comes in: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MZ79FAM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Looks like they had some issues with fit too, but they're re-releasing it in a few days with corrections made. I often leave my Pencil at home for fear of sitting on it and snapping it in half while in my pocket, so this will be a great solution. I've had Poetic cases before, and they tend to be high quality--I'm excited to get this one.
Super disappointed, but that's what you get when you are an early adopter of a new form factor. I'm going to make due with the Moko case until my Poetic case comes in: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MZ79FAM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Looks like they had some issues with fit too, but they're re-releasing it in a few days with corrections made. I often leave my Pencil at home for fear of sitting on it and snapping it in half while in my pocket, so this will be a great solution. I've had Poetic cases before, and they tend to be high quality--I'm excited to get this one.
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I have ordered the Jetec. It arrives tomorrow as does my 10.5 iPad Its had good reviews. A cheapie that will suffice until more options become available,.
I ordered this one, came the other day and I’m very happy with it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Poetic-For-...var=521392368485&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Poetic-For-...var=521392368485&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
Everyone their own, but I don't understand why people slap this ultra armoured, bulky, tank-like looking covers on their iPads/iPhones? iDevices are so sleek, elegant and minimalistic looking. Don't you feel like you're screwing half of your iDevice experience by adding such (in my opinion) ugly cases on it? Back protection, fine. But these bulky cases?
Let me be clear, I am not trying to offence anyone here because everyone has his own reasons/needs. So really, enjoy your cases. But personally, I would never put such case on my iDevices.
Let me be clear, I am not trying to offence anyone here because everyone has his own reasons/needs. So really, enjoy your cases. But personally, I would never put such case on my iDevices.
I understand where you are coming from. But I am an outdoor person and I need the protection. I bring my iPad with me everywhere. To me it makes sense to protect my investment from drops and bumps. Playing music near the campfire, letting my nephew draw on it, taking it with me on city trips etc.… It just makes sense for me. Don't get me wrong, I do love to take it out of the case when I am at home.
It makes sense in these scenarios. But I see so many friends, collegae's, people on the net that slap these huge cases on their tablets/phones while their devices never leave the house or their pockets. Manufacturers do everything to make them thinner, and "we" slap these enormous cases on it. Such a waste of a beautifully designed device if you ask me.
But I understand your situation.
I ordered one from Best Buy and the rubber of the back case was "loose". It just didn't fit around the edges without a lot of play.
I returned it and then ordered from UAG directly.
Much better. The rubber doesn't have any real give.
I have a Sena Future Folio eventually coming too, but this will probably wind up being my daily driver.
As for being an armored tank, it's actually not that thick and bulky overall. I can throw it in my bag, carry it around on set so I don't have to be tied to my MacBook Pro in the trailer, and not worry.
That being said, I cannot stress enough about always getting AppleCare+.
Judging from the video Ryan posted, to me it does look thick and bulky.
Then again, I'm someone that rocks his iPhones and iPad either naked, or with a Peel case.
I very much agree with you about AppleCare+. Gives an ease of mind while using it.
Either way, enjoy your case guys!
I'm only naked on my laptop.
Wait. That sounded wrong.
Eh. Whatever.
Apple leather case for the iPhone 7+, and this case for the iPad Pro.
But to each their own. Enjoy your device nudity!
My daughter broke the screen on her iPhone 3 times by dropping it so she bought one of those giant Otter Box cases and is very happy with the protection it gives her as she still keeps dropping her phone. I'm like you and can't stand a thick case. I have used the Incipio Feather cases before and really like them as it's a bit easier to grip, gives scratch protection on the back, but mostly doesn't add much to the thickness.
I use mine a lot in the field and the 10.5 is way to slippery to use naked. Each to his own.
I miss the smart case I had on my Air 2. I’ve just preordered this cas from Pad & Quill:
http://www.padandquill.com/cases-for-ipad/oxford-leather-ipad-pro-105-case.html
It looks like a nice folio case, not sure about the 3M sticky stuff, but we shall see.
Brett
http://www.padandquill.com/cases-for-ipad/oxford-leather-ipad-pro-105-case.html
It looks like a nice folio case, not sure about the 3M sticky stuff, but we shall see.
Brett
There is nothing better than Apple's silicone cases for grip. I have ordered 10 cases and covers from third parties at Amazon and settled on one. Not sure of the brand but has the tear drop cut out for the camera and LED. The back cover is softer than the hard plastic ones and give good grip. Most have a hard back and makes them way too slippery.
I’m sure Apple’s decision not to make cases has nothing to do with their continued failure to convince people to upgrade more often than every 4 or 5 years. Nor does the $449/$599 screen replacement fee.
I've seen three different theories on this now, and I think I disagree with all of them:
1) Your theory (and I realize you're partly just being funny) about encouraging iPad upgrades by not offering as much protection. I doubt Apple would even think that's effective. People would just do what they're doing now--get their cases from third parties.
2) There's a heat issue that Apple is trying not to exacerbate by selling cases. I doubt that's true as well. My 9.7" Pro never broke a sweat and never got more than slightly warm to the touch, even after a lot of more resource intensive use. My 10.5" Pro is the same way. Also we must keep in mind that the 2017 standard iPad model also didn't get a back cover for unexplained reasons, and I doubt that model has heat issues either. Also, if there were any widespread heat issues, we'd definitely know by now. Think back to how fast that story spread when the "new iPad" (iPad 3) came out.
3) They're trying to push the leather sleeves. I don't think that's it either, for the same reason I listed in #2--the standard 2017 iPad isn't technically compatible. I suppose you could buy one for that model, but it wouldn't fit right, and you'd have a useless Pencil holder at the top for an accessory that doesn't work with your iPad.
I think the reason is probably just that the back covers don't sell very well. As awesome as they are, and I do love using them because they fit so perfectly, I never see anyone else using them other than myself. Most people seem to buy cheap third party cases. It's a shame though--I was VERY fond of my silicon back covers for my 9.7" Pro. I had a gray one and a blue one and loved both. The blue one looked really cool against my gray ASK as well as my lighter blue Smart Cover.
I wonder if perhaps Apple is pushing the leather sleeves because they make the iPad look like a more serious device. They are trying harder than ever to push it as a laptop replacement and competitor to the Surface and maybe the brightly colored back covers made it seem like more of an entertainment device.