I have two: One is a cheap clear case (the primary one it's kept in) for basic scuff and scratch protection that adds little to no weight/bulk, and a keyboard case for times when I travel and use it as my primary device.
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iPad Do you use a case with your iPad?
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I do, always. But using iPads with no case is the epitome of usage. I took the case off of my 9.7-inch iPad Pro and it’s almost a different experience. It’s quite slippery and I will never leave it off, but I will occasionally use it caseless and I feel like that’s the way it should be used. I will never do it, though.
I forgot about the slipperiness. When I first bought the iPad 2 in 2011, I didn’t get a case for it and it kept slipping through my fingers. I only used that in bed while I waited for my case to arrive from Amazon.
Yeah, this is completely true! Likewise, I only take the case off of it when there is no risk of me dropping it at all. Too slippery otherwise.
In this moment my 12.9” 2018 iPad Pro is with Magic Keyboard: when I use it to watch something or write something it remains in the MK, when I read and underline something on pdf files, I take it outside and use it naked. The same for web browsing.
Looks very nice. I also have those kind of cases for when my iPad is not in use it is being transported out of the house. They are quite protected I suppose. They have a glass screen protector, a case and then they go into a pouch with the case on when not in use/going out of the house.
I have a magic keyboard and a logtiech comBo touch. Cannot decide which one to keep, love the Logitech case more but typing on my lap is a pain!
Those look bulky. I assume it's lightweight plastic, but must make the iPads at least 25% heavier. (just to throw a number at it) The stand feature is pretty slick.
I am using a similar Spigen case for my iPad. The Apple Pencil slot is very tight. So, I am worried about scratching the casing of the iPad when putting or removing the Apple Pencil.My two SUPCASE arrived for my
2018 iPad Pro 11" A12X Bionic 7nm
2022 iPad Pro 12.9" M2 5nm
What do you think about it?
It is not by choice.
I was forced to replace my 2011 iPad 2 16GB because the lightweight case I used did not protect the corner of the iPad when it dropped to the floor. Security Update for this model lasted until 2019. iOS version stopped before 2016's iOS 10.
The bent corner made wifi worse that I had to sell it at a loss and replace it with a 2013 iPad Air 2 16GB. I forgot to buy the 32GB or 64GB SKU. When the new design 2018 iPad Pro 11" came out I wanted 128GB but that size wasn't offered so I got the 256GB SKU.
I have not used the 12.9" case yet. Waiting for my dad to install it onto his new toy.
I hope he does not relent and complaint about bulk or weight. He shattered one iPhone screen and paid the equivalent of an Android phone to have it repaired with knock off parts that disabled FaceID.
He was gifting to his brother. I was encouraging he give a brand new Samsung instead with a fresh battery so he does not have to spend on a new battery as well.
My dad's brother in his 80s so odds are he's giving it to his mistress who is younger than his eldest. My mom and i do not mind giving nice things to his brother but disapprove that money is supporting his fancy woman.
I typically purchase the Apple Smart Folio each time I get a new iPad. Mainly because I use my iPad to stream a lot, so being able to stream while having the iPad propped up is huge for me. So I don’t necessarily purchase a case for protection, but mainly for the functionality of the folio.
Always and forever!
I use cases that allow it to stand when I want it to sit next to my laptop at work on the bed, tray table on a plane or couch when I want to watch something.
I cannot imagine going caseless, it would be a mission to hold it up while getting other things done.
Finding the right case is probably the most difficult aspect of getting a new iPad for me. I want something minimal that doesn’t add much weight but protects the edges of the iPad.
The last case I had was this and I used a separate hard shell case for carrying the iPad around -
This time I've gone for one with a built-in stand. It doesn't look as good as the first one but I'm hoping that the stand material is a bit grippier than the polycarbonate back -
Have a look at the ESR Ascend Hybrid and Rebound Hybrid cases. I'm considering one if the above doesn’t work out. It’s the closest solution I’ve found to the old smart cover. You can find them on Amazon and the pricing is usually better than on the official site -
https://www.esrgear.com/products/ipad-10th-generation-ascend-hybrid-case/
https://www.esrgear.com/products/ipad-mini-6-2021-rebound-hybrid-case/
The last case I had was this and I used a separate hard shell case for carrying the iPad around -
This time I've gone for one with a built-in stand. It doesn't look as good as the first one but I'm hoping that the stand material is a bit grippier than the polycarbonate back -
Have a look at the ESR Ascend Hybrid and Rebound Hybrid cases. I'm considering one if the above doesn’t work out. It’s the closest solution I’ve found to the old smart cover. You can find them on Amazon and the pricing is usually better than on the official site -
https://www.esrgear.com/products/ipad-10th-generation-ascend-hybrid-case/
https://www.esrgear.com/products/ipad-mini-6-2021-rebound-hybrid-case/
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Kind of - Sort of.
I use a Magic Keyboard. So that is kind of a case.
Then again I use it 90%+ in landscape and use the keyboard a lot.
Didn't mark your poll. Nothing really fit.
I use a Magic Keyboard. So that is kind of a case.
Then again I use it 90%+ in landscape and use the keyboard a lot.
Didn't mark your poll. Nothing really fit.
You can get silicone covers for current models from AliExpress.I wish Apple would stop changing/deleting types of cases, when they release new products.
Still rocking my 1st gen iPad Pro 12.9, with Apple Silicone Cover.
When I was researching upgrades a while back I discovered these options don't exist for the newer iPads.....
My iPad is 'home bound' but just like the added rear protection.
A case with a slightly raised lip would provide some protection if your iPad drops on the floor.
I use an iPad to run live sound, do spur-of-moment presentations, a variety of other work and content consumption.
Though heavier than I prefer, this is a fantastic case for the price: quality materials, decent protection and good versatility. Wish it had portrait mode but that's a limitation of the design.
www.zugucase.com
Though heavier than I prefer, this is a fantastic case for the price: quality materials, decent protection and good versatility. Wish it had portrait mode but that's a limitation of the design.
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