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iPad Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil Storage DIY Solutions?
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I ran into this Magnetic stand for pencil 2 because I don’t need to carry it all the time. It slowly takes some battery from my iPad Pro while not being used. This stand isn’t all that attractive for my desk, it could be better than silver. Unless anyone else has ran into other options.
Supmega Aluminum Stand for Apple Pencil 2nd Gen Magnetic Holder Accessories Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08966NRW6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_2AF.EbQ0XJF5F
Supmega Aluminum Stand for Apple Pencil 2nd Gen Magnetic Holder Accessories Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08966NRW6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_2AF.EbQ0XJF5F
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I went for the OEM Surface Pro Loop as sold on the link provided by @Confuse123 here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/302305159875
BUT, I didn't like the slightly crooked way the pencil seemed to sit in the photos, so I went for 2 loops (they were expensive, $15 each with shipping to the UK! (But still cheaper than losing the pencil) - works well, the pencil sits straight, still charges, in spite of the small gap that there now is there between pencil and ipad - I've tried to show this in one of the photos here.
There is still good feedback as I slide the pencil in the loops to indicate it is centred properly and charging on the magnet, that's useful. And I can still put the pencil on to the charging point without putting it in the loops, so good for when I am working at my desk all day, and using the pencil a lot, on and off (and there's really no risk of losing it). Having to put the pencil back in the loops a hundred times a day would be a pain.
The loops are stuck nicely to the ipad, not the magic keyboard, and the iPad can still attach magnetically to the keyboard - charging the ipad and keyboard working well. There are slight indents in the case (see photo) but they don't seem too bad, and I don't think they will cause permanent damage.
Sticking them to the iPad, not the magic keyboard allows me to leave the keyboard behind and still not risk losing the pencil when I am out and about. I also worried I would permanently damage the soft felt magic of the keyboard if I stuck the loops to it - I also don't think they would stay stuck for long to that fluffy surface.
Was very easy to install - I put the pencil in the 2 loops, got the spacing right, stuck it to the charge point as usual, then stuck them down - much easier than installing a screen protector!
So, thank you very much for the suggestion! Very good idea! Cheers, Nav
BUT, I didn't like the slightly crooked way the pencil seemed to sit in the photos, so I went for 2 loops (they were expensive, $15 each with shipping to the UK! (But still cheaper than losing the pencil) - works well, the pencil sits straight, still charges, in spite of the small gap that there now is there between pencil and ipad - I've tried to show this in one of the photos here.
There is still good feedback as I slide the pencil in the loops to indicate it is centred properly and charging on the magnet, that's useful. And I can still put the pencil on to the charging point without putting it in the loops, so good for when I am working at my desk all day, and using the pencil a lot, on and off (and there's really no risk of losing it). Having to put the pencil back in the loops a hundred times a day would be a pain.
The loops are stuck nicely to the ipad, not the magic keyboard, and the iPad can still attach magnetically to the keyboard - charging the ipad and keyboard working well. There are slight indents in the case (see photo) but they don't seem too bad, and I don't think they will cause permanent damage.
Sticking them to the iPad, not the magic keyboard allows me to leave the keyboard behind and still not risk losing the pencil when I am out and about. I also worried I would permanently damage the soft felt magic of the keyboard if I stuck the loops to it - I also don't think they would stay stuck for long to that fluffy surface.
Was very easy to install - I put the pencil in the 2 loops, got the spacing right, stuck it to the charge point as usual, then stuck them down - much easier than installing a screen protector!
So, thank you very much for the suggestion! Very good idea! Cheers, Nav
