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I have just made my perfect case.

Apple leather Smart Cover and one of these:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/JETech-Cov...1497555065&sr=8-4&keywords=ipad+pro+10.5+case

I cut the front cover off the JeTech as I much prefer the Apple option then I had to make the opening along the side slightly longer for the Smart Cover to fit using masking tape and a hand hacksaw. I then sanded down of the sharp edges with a nail file and I have a perfect back cover. The Smart Cover fits perfect.
 
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I have just made my perfect case.

Apple leather Smart Cover and one of these:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/JETech-Cov...1497555065&sr=8-4&keywords=ipad+pro+10.5+case

I cut the front cover off the JeTech as I much prefer the Apple option then I had to make the opening along the side slightly longer for the Smart Cover to fit using masking tape and a hand hacksaw. I then sanded down of the sharp edges with a nail file and I have a perfect back cover. The Smart Cover fits perfect.
Any photos of the finished product marriage/Frankencase?
 
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Any photos of the finished product marriage/Frankencase?
 
A coworker was telling me about Sena cases and he was looking into preordering one.
Anyone have any experience with them? This 360 rotational one is kind of interesting to me.

http://www.senacases.com/vettra-pro2-10

People have typically been happy with Sena, as long as you're good with the cost.

I have just made my perfect case.

Apple leather Smart Cover and one of these:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/JETech-Cov...1497555065&sr=8-4&keywords=ipad+pro+10.5+case

I cut the front cover off the JeTech as I much prefer the Apple option then I had to make the opening along the side slightly longer for the Smart Cover to fit using masking tape and a hand hacksaw. I then sanded down of the sharp edges with a nail file and I have a perfect back cover. The Smart Cover fits perfect.

Exactly what I'm hoping to avoid... making my own. :D
 
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I have just made my perfect case.

Apple leather Smart Cover and one of these:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/JETech-Cov...1497555065&sr=8-4&keywords=ipad+pro+10.5+case

I cut the front cover off the JeTech as I much prefer the Apple option then I had to make the opening along the side slightly longer for the Smart Cover to fit using masking tape and a hand hacksaw. I then sanded down of the sharp edges with a nail file and I have a perfect back cover. The Smart Cover fits perfect.

Great minds think alike! Im going to be doing the same thing. Figured if I messed up.... it was only a $15 case. Glad it worked out!

Sealos
 
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I received the following case today. IMO, it's the most similar I've found to the apple silicone case and Smart Cover or the original apple cases for the iPad Air 2. It's one entire piece and does not add bulk like most cases and has a microsuede interior. Differences...the back does not cover the entire back of the case like the silicone case (there are cut outs for the buttons/speakers) and the front cover doesn't turn the screen on or off when opened and closed. I can live with those drawbacks for $35. I can attach the 9.7 Smart Keyboard to the iPad with the case still on. I think it would be possible to hack it by cuttting off the front cover and using the apple Smart Cover with the back.

https://www.verizonwireless.com/accessories/vzw-folio-case-for-10-5-inch-ipad-pro/
 
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07175N8XP/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Just received this from Amazon and its perfect for me I got it for 9.99 they must have put the price up due to increased demand!

It's good quality feels like the Apple silicon cover and fits perfectly. It even fits my 9.7 keyboard without taking it out of the case.

So I am returning my very expensive Smart Cover got no need for it now.

Just bought this case too to keep my new iPad Pro 10.5 safe while I wait for a better case to come out in the coming days/weeks.
 
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I received the following case today. IMO, it's the most similar I've found to the apple silicone case and Smart Cover or the original apple cases for the iPad Air 2. It's one entire piece and does not add bulk like most cases and has a microsuede interior. Differences...the back does not cover the entire back of the case like the silicone case (there are cut outs for the buttons/speakers) and the front cover doesn't turn the screen on or off when opened and closed. I can live with those drawbacks for $35. I can attach the 9.7 Smart Keyboard to the iPad with the case still on. I think it would be possible to hack it by cuttting off the front cover and using the apple Smart Cover with the back.

https://www.verizonwireless.com/accessories/vzw-folio-case-for-10-5-inch-ipad-pro/
The problem, though, is that better cases can be bought for less.
 
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Looks good, but for me, no prime shipping, no sale.
 
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