Bare/Sleeve vs Smart Folio

[ckiggins]

Received my new 12.9" yesterday. I had the original 12.9" and had the Smart Case on it, but I always felt as though the beauty of the iPad itself was hidden and weighed down by the case.

This time I decided I'll just use it caseless with a sleeve for carrying around. (Actually ended up getting the Macbook/Macbook Air 13" sleeve which fits it great)!

But now I am questioning my decision - you can see all of those greasy fingerprints on the beautiful space grey back, and I'm wondering now how I'm going to use it on a planes and trains (8-9 times a year) to watch movies, etc, with no "stand" like the Smart Folio offers.

How many of you are going case-less for the new Pros? Do you find not having a stand is a downside for you? I considered buying the Smart Folio (not keyboard) for when traveling, but it seems like an added expense to not use all the time.

 

[DEMinSoCAL]

I, too, like the most naked feel possible, but want the ability to easily have a stand/cover when I need it.

I found this cover on Amazon that is totally magnetically attached to the iPad...very easy to remove the whole thing when you want naked, but front/back protection and built-in stand for watching videos.

 

[Tinototem]

I, too, like the most naked feel possible, but want the ability to easily have a stand/cover when I need it.

I found this cover on Amazon that is totally magnetically attached to the iPad...very easy to remove the whole thing when you want naked, but front/back protection and built-in stand for watching videos.

Smart Folio for traveling and when i am at my desk. When i move the iPad between my rooms at home i will go naked and not use the Smart Folio.