Case compatible with smart folio keyboard (iPad Pro 11")

[coolajami]

Hi
A bit of a long shot; I'm looking for a case for the iPad Pro 11" (2020), that would support the Apple Smart Keyboard Folio.
So far I found only this one:

i-Blason Halo Smart Keyboard Protective Case with Pencil Holder for 11-Inch iPad Pro (2020), Clear

i-Blason Halo Smart Keyboard Protective Case is slim, one-piece case that is compatible with the Smart Keyboard Folio. Not compatible with Magic Keyboard or Smart Keyboard. Scratch-resistant polycarbonate won't fade or discolour. Elevated edges guard your screen and lenses from damaging surfaces....

www.amazon.co.uk

It doesn't make me particularly excited, and also I think that the back of the Folio slides under the case, meaning that you have to keep the folio with the iPad all the time, otherwise the case will not have a tight fit around the iPad.

Does anyone have any suggestions of cases that may work a bit better?

 

[johntw]

Not a fan of that case, at least when I tried it with a 12.9” iPP.

Did you consider a Cover Buddy?

 

[coolajami]

Not a fan of that case, at least when I tried it with a 12.9” iPP.

Did you consider a Cover Buddy?

Thank you
Not big fun of the pencil holder, but apart from that, exactly was I was looking for.
May I ask why you didn’t like it with iPP 12.9?

Edit: Hm, I just discovered that covers only 3 out of the 4 sides of the iPP.

 

[johntw]

Thank you
Not big fun of the pencil holder, but apart from that, exactly was I was looking for.
May I ask why you didn’t like it with iPP 12.9?

Edit: Hm, I just discovered that covers only 3 out of the 4 sides of the iPP.

I didn’t like the way it felt and that it had to be integrated with the Smart Keyboard Folio. So you couldn’t just pick up the tablet and Leave the Smart Keyboard Folio behind.

No case will be compatible with the Smart Keyboard Folio and cover all the sides.

 

[Phil77354]

Your best choice is probably to get a sleeve, that will enclose the iPad and protect everything. Lots of choices on Amazon, don't have to spend very much. This one is sold by Apple, and it specifically states that it will work with the iPad and the folio keyboard:

Native Union Stow Slim Sleeve for 12.9 inch iPad Pro - Apple

Apple Store Search Results

www.apple.com

 

[coolajami]

Your best choice is probably to get a sleeve, that will enclose the iPad and protect everything. Lots of choices on Amazon, don't have to spend very much. This one is sold by Apple, and it specifically states that it will work with the iPad and the folio keyboard:

Native Union Stow Slim Sleeve for 12.9 inch iPad Pro - Apple

Apple Store Search Results

www.apple.com

thank you for the suggestion, the problem with folios is that just provide protection when you’re not using the iPad.

 

[Phil77354]

thank you for the suggestion, the problem with folios is that just provide protection when you’re not using the iPad.

That is correct. I have an 11" iPad Pro myself, with the magic keyboard. It's like carrying around a laptop, the thing is so heavy. But I like having the keyboard attached, and it holds the display at a nice angle. I haven't really thought about a case for it since it's already bulky and heavy enough. And I don't consider the keyboard to be protection for the iPad, I would hate to drop the darn thing on anything hard.

There are cases on Amazon that will fit your iPad + keyboard, if you do some searching and spend enough time to really scrutinize the choices. Let us know if you find something that you like.

 

[coolajami]

That is correct. I have an 11" iPad Pro myself, with the magic keyboard. It's like carrying around a laptop, the thing is so heavy. But I like having the keyboard attached, and it holds the display at a nice angle. I haven't really thought about a case for it since it's already bulky and heavy enough. And I don't consider the keyboard to be protection for the iPad, I would hate to drop the darn thing on anything hard.

There are cases on Amazon that will fit your iPad + keyboard, if you do some searching and spend enough time to really scrutinize the choices. Let us know if you find something that you like.

I'm thinking of going in favor of the i-Blason case. Not exactly what I'm looking for (I was hoping to be able to detach the iPad from the keyboard when needed, and I don't like the pencil case I mean c'mon, there are people who choose not to get an Apple pencil) but at least provides circumferential protection. The cover buddy is just too expensive and it has a flood of bad reviews on Amazon.