I agree, it's a good question. The primary reason I put a skin (Sopiguard black forged carbon) on my MK is to avoid fingerprints and because I love how it looks. If it helps with durability too, all the better.
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iPad Pro Skins for the Magic Keyboard
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It’s more for people who don’t like the marks the keyboard produce when using over the course of a day. For me my leather skin looks good and no marks will appear.
I guess if apple made it leather material the cost would be even higher.
You both seem to have ordered the Xtremeskin leather skin and it looks good!
But why does one of you have the logo cutout and one doesn't?
It doesn't seem to be an option on the website...
Ohhhhhh, interesting! Thanks for showing us!I just choose not to have it on...I’ve added it on now though
Ordered SopiGuard black leather skin, will post results once installed. Seems like many people promise photos but never come through!
This is what I want, a premium real leather skin. I wish apple would have released a more expensive saddle brown leather magic keyboard as an option.
I got the black carbon from xtremeskins. Love it, very easy to apply and looks great!
I put a skin on mine for a wee bit more protection from the inevitable marks its going to pick up through daily use although I’m hopeful it’s going to fare better than their other covers made from similar material. Plus, i can put stickers on it without any worries about getting them off at a later date.
Sopiguard leather! Very easy to get a perfect install.
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Just installed my Sopiguard matrix skin! Although not sure if I want to skin the inside yet
From the Sopiguard website:
Please Read before Purchase:
“Due to the rubbery texture on the Magic Keyboard case, some residues may remain on the surface when sticker removed. However, we were able to remove and clean up the residues with alcohol wipes (or goo-gone) without damaging the surface of Magic Keyboard. If you do not wish to spend time on cleaning up the residue, please do NOT purchase this product, nor putting any sticker product on your case. Again, there is no evidence that a sticker product will do damage to the surface of the case. But please do use it at your own risk. Thank you”
sopiguard.com
Please Read before Purchase:
“Due to the rubbery texture on the Magic Keyboard case, some residues may remain on the surface when sticker removed. However, we were able to remove and clean up the residues with alcohol wipes (or goo-gone) without damaging the surface of Magic Keyboard. If you do not wish to spend time on cleaning up the residue, please do NOT purchase this product, nor putting any sticker product on your case. Again, there is no evidence that a sticker product will do damage to the surface of the case. But please do use it at your own risk. Thank you”
for Apple Magic Keyboard 11" (2020)
Full Wrap Standard Version Sticker skins covers top, rear, and keyboard area panels Compatible with 2020 Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11 inch 2nd Gen / iPad Air 4 SopiGuard skins are designed, produced and distributed in-house, right here in the United States, meaning our customers...
Are the xtremeskins ones easy to ’install’? Part of me worries about how they might damage the case material if/when the time comes to remove them. If they’re putting that disclaimer in place it’s likely because at least one person has had this issue.
I think you might be right. I'm now waiting for DBrand to make one as they are trying to make it so any glue won't damage finish. Hopefully, they've learnt some new techniques after the Switch issues.