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iPad which is best case for IPad 9 Gen
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Apple Smart Cover and 3rd party plastic back cover. Sometimes you can find them as a single 3rd party case, just depends on if you want to be able to remove the front cover.
"Best" is subjective. So is "protection". For some people, a screen protector and skin on back is more than enough protection.... for others, not even a military grade Otterbox case is enough.
The availability of the smartcover for the iPad 9 is a big reason why I prefer the 9 over the Air or Pro. I always use a smartcover for the front (duh) and clear skin for the back. It protects the back from scratches and offers a bit of grip to hold it more securely.
I have the 11" Zagg ProKeys (non trackpad) case and its the closest to my 9.7" iPadPro's cheap 3rd-party plastic back and Smart Keyboard.
Have a look at the Zugu cases
They do have a pencil holder but you don't have to use it.
They do have a pencil holder but you don't have to use it.
Another vote for the Zugu cases. Practical, easy to use, good protection.
These cases are really good if you are fine with the smart cover being connected to the back. Lots of colors as well. Hard to argue with the price.
JETech Case for iPad 10.2-Inch (2021/2020/2019 Model, 9/8/7 Generation), Auto Wake/Sleep Cover (Black)
JETech Case for iPad 9/8 / 7 (10.2-Inch, 2021/2020 / 2019 Model, 9th / 8th / 7th Generation), Auto Wake/Sleep, Black
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Truly said. let me look at options provided. I will prefer something for back protection"Best" is subjective. So is "protection". For some people, a screen protector and skin on back is more than enough protection.... for others, not even a military grade Otterbox case is enough.
The availability of the smartcover for the iPad 9 is a big reason why I prefer the 9 over the Air or Pro. I always use a smartcover for the front (duh) and clear skin for the back. It protects the back from scratches and offers a bit of grip to hold it more securely.
Cases with hard plastic backs often crack within a year for us so I prefer flexible ones like this.
ESR Slim Case for iPad 8th Gen (2020)/7th Gen (2019) [Auto Sleep/Wake Cover] [Flexible Back with Viewing/Typing Stand] Rebound Series – Black
Rebound Slim Smart Case.The adjustable magnetic kickstand comes with 7 convenient viewing/typing angles to choose from. Powerful magnets keep the stand in place even when used in bed or on the couch.
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I second this. I've had good results with the equivalent Moko TPU cases similarly priced. Previous hard plastic cases soon cracked with the corners breaking off.Cases with hard plastic backs often crack within a year for us so I prefer flexible ones like this.
ESR Slim Case for iPad 8th Gen (2020)/7th Gen (2019) [Auto Sleep/Wake Cover] [Flexible Back with Viewing/Typing Stand] Rebound Series – Black
Rebound Slim Smart Case.The adjustable magnetic kickstand comes with 7 convenient viewing/typing angles to choose from. Powerful magnets keep the stand in place even when used in bed or on the couch.smile.amazon.com
yuck… so ugly. I’d never put that on my device.
A friend of mine also complains about quality being an issue, “its kinda cheap feeling” ?♂️
yuck… so ugly. I’d never put that on my device.
A friend of mine also complains about quality being an issue, “its kinda cheap feeling”
Beauty is as usual in the eye of the beholder but I treat my iPads as tools not as fashion items. Can’t agree to the cheap feeling and since iPads now are blessed with large camera bumps I need a thicker case to get it to lay flat without flexing. Feel free to point out a pretty and practical case in your opinion.
Antbox case is a very nice quality case with a built holder for the Apple Pencil. I got them for all 3 of my kids iPads and purchased one for my moms 9th gen. Very nice quality case
I havent tried them so I dont know about that. Thats what he tells me, not shure what specifically does he mean by it.
Design wise - they are too bulky and ugly to me. Wouldnt wanna carry that.
Theres nice leather ones, if I find some links I’ll post them
I am going to try this.Cases with hard plastic backs often crack within a year for us so I prefer flexible ones like this.
ESR Slim Case for iPad 8th Gen (2020)/7th Gen (2019) [Auto Sleep/Wake Cover] [Flexible Back with Viewing/Typing Stand] Rebound Series – Black
Rebound Slim Smart Case.The adjustable magnetic kickstand comes with 7 convenient viewing/typing angles to choose from. Powerful magnets keep the stand in place even when used in bed or on the couch.smile.amazon.com
Thank you for this rec. you could spend all day on Amazon and other sites and no matter how you refine the search it keeps returning one cheap China mfrs cases under 20 different names that are all the same and this one does not come up. Anyway, outstanding reviews!
I received
i received the Zugu case. A little heavier than I would have preferred but the outstanding quality more than makes up for it. It’s made like a brick house! I purchased it on Walmart, cheaper price, super fast shipping without Prime, easier returns and the nicest CS reps!
thanks again for the recommendation!
i received the Zugu case. A little heavier than I would have preferred but the outstanding quality more than makes up for it. It’s made like a brick house! I purchased it on Walmart, cheaper price, super fast shipping without Prime, easier returns and the nicest CS reps!
thanks again for the recommendation!
What specifically would you like to know?
The easel part stays put and doesn’t pop out or collapse like other covers I’ve had.
The camera, on/off switch and home buttons are easily accessible.
I purchased black, I think it came in other colors too?
It’s so well made, the case is some type of dull type rubberized or plastic, but not sticky in any way where dirt or lint would adhere to it.
Let me know anything else that might be helpful to you.
I wonder if they eliminated whatever is making it magnetic if it would reduce the weight, perhaps offer it both ways? Other than placing it on a refrigerator I don’t see that many uses for it being magnetic?
I can’t say enough about the outstanding quality, it’s far beyond any expectation, especially when the market seems dominated by cheaply made cases, this is like a Rolls Royce.
thanks again!
Wow... that thing looks like it is drone-strike resistant. It looks like a great option for those that aren't concerned by the weight and thickness of their cases.