iPad Pro 12.9 (2018) New cases/sleeves Thread

[DeepStuff]

Ladies and Gents I have tested the Ztotop Folio Case aaaaannnnnnddddd drum roll.....

The Auto Sleep/Wake Feature DOES NOT WORK. (Yes, I confirmed the setting is active on my iPad & my authentic Apple Smart Folio works perfectly)

Other than that, it lines up perfectly with the camera and the magnets hold the back side of the case on strong.

It is a shame because this case would have definitely been a keeper. Back to Amazon it goes!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07J4K6ZK6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I have the exact same case and the Sleep/Wake works for me. Did you restore from a backup or set up as new? I set mine up mine as new.

 

[gatorknight904]

I have the exact same case and the Sleep/Wake works for me. Did you restore from a backup or set up as new? I set mine up mine as new.

Restored from backup. Not sure why that would even matter.

My authentic Folio works perfectly. I have already boxed it up for the return. The authentic version is a little lighter in weight it seems as well.

 

[thislsmadness]

I figured something would go wrong with that Ztotop case. I really hate the Apple folio though. It has sharp edges and a back texture that makes it uncomfortable to hold. I also dont like the exposed sides. Hopefully some better 3rd party options show up soon.

 

[johnyslats]

My Ztotop is due for delivery today so I’ll be sure to post my thoughts too. Shame if there’s problems with it. All other case manufacturers seem to have been caught off guard with the Apple Pencil placement

 

[Donka]

It should be an easy fix for Ztotop to address. I would image they will have it corrected soon. Do the front and rear panels cover the iPad perfectly with no overhang?

 

[mark-in-mk]

These look nice. Thanks for the recommendation.

I've bought their products, which are great. My concern is how it would work with the pencil

 

[profets]

Restored from backup. Not sure why that would even matter.

My authentic Folio works perfectly. I have already boxed it up for the return. The authentic version is a little lighter in weight it seems as well.

Damn, sucks to hear about the sleep/wake and weight. I liked that they have some colour options as opposed to apple with just white or grey.

 

[johnyslats]

My Ztotop is due for delivery today so I’ll be sure to post my thoughts too. Shame if there’s problems with it. All other case manufacturers seem to have been caught off guard with the Apple Pencil placement

Mine arrived just now. Sleep/wake working perfectly and magnets holding firmly in place

 

[iEnvy]

I've bought their products, which are great. My concern is how it would work with the pencil

Do you think they the sleeve will have enough room to accommodate it? Do these not typical have a pencil holder or something?

 

[Donka]

Mine arrived just now. Sleep/wake working perfectly and magnets holding firmly in place

Any pics and some with the pencil? TIA.

 

[gatorknight904]

Mine arrived just now. Sleep/wake working perfectly and magnets holding firmly in place

Damn, sucks to hear about the sleep/wake and weight. I liked that they have some colour options as opposed to apple with just white or grey.

Update: The manufacturer got back with me and chalked it up to a quality control issue. They offered me a free replacement and asked me to reconsider my review on Amazon.

Ultimately, I rejected the replacement offer, proceeded with the return, and will update my review to be less harsh.

I may reconsider within the 14 day return period of the Genuine Apple Folio. As I mentioned before, the Genuine Apple Folio is noticeably lighter in weight and made from better materials. Not a big surprise there.

If you get one that works the Ztotop is a respectable knockoff. A 2nd person has left a review saying their auto sleep/wake feature does not work.

 

[johnyslats]

Any pics and some with the pencil? TIA.

 

[serialtoon]

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So when the iPad is in this "view mode" does it touch the table? Like over time is it possible the aluminum on the iPad could wear down due to it being exposed like this? Thanks!

 

[johnyslats]

So when the iPad is in this "view mode" does it touch the table? Like over time is it possible the aluminum on the iPad could wear down due to it being exposed like this? Thanks!

There’s actually a tiny amount of clearance (maybe 2mm) so it shouldn’t come into contact with flat surfaces in normal use

 

[mattshup]

There’s actually a tiny amount of clearance (maybe 2mm) so it shouldn’t come into contact with flat surfaces in normal use

Thank you for clarifying that! That was my big question for myself also!

 

[AlliFlowers]

My JETech case just arrived. Magnets work for sleep/wake, but you'd have to take the case off to charge the pencil. Fall. When I get home I'm going to see if I can cut some shots to make it compatible with the pencil.

 

[Rck1984]

My JETech case just arrived. Magnets work for sleep/wake, but you'd have to take the case off to charge the pencil. Fall. When I get home I'm going to see if I can cut some shots to make it compatible with the pencil.

That sounds like an awful design flaw, aren’t you better off returning it and getting something else? Cutting will most likely end up looking like a disaster I’m afraid?

 

[kurosov]

That sounds like an awful design flaw

It's pretty apparent the current line up of third party cases were designed around the CAD leaks, with no idea what the pencil port even was, Some of them even show it as a sim tray or something in their promotional images.

We have to wait for third parties to actually design cases to specification.

 

[Nautilus007]

It's pretty apparent the current line up of third party cases were designed around the CAD leaks, with no idea what the pencil port even was, Some of them even show it as a sim tray or something in their promotional images.

We have to wait for third parties to actually design cases to specification.

What I did was purchase the smart folio, it is close enough to the holidays where if anything better is released in the next few months I will be able to return this.

 

[BabyFu18]

I saw this design on amazon, looks like it’d take a while to get it, so others may come out with something similar but it’s the first thing I’ve seen that incorporates the pencil in this manner.

https://www.amazon.com/MoKo-Case-Ap...-spons&keywords=iPad+Pro+12.9+2018+case&psc=1

The same brand also makes a 3rd party version of the folio case, not sure if anyone has tried this one yet or not.

https://www.amazon.com/MoKo-Case-iP...&sr=8-4&keywords=moko+ipad+pro+12.9+case+2018

No idea what I’m going to try yet, just waiting to see what’s available and what continues to come out in the future.

 

[gjr74]

I saw this design on amazon, looks like it’d take a while to get it, so others may come out with something similar but it’s the first thing I’ve seen that incorporates the pencil in this manner.

https://www.amazon.com/MoKo-Case-Ap...-spons&keywords=iPad+Pro+12.9+2018+case&psc=1

The same brand also makes a 3rd party version of the folio case, not sure if anyone has tried this one yet or not.

https://www.amazon.com/MoKo-Case-iP...&sr=8-4&keywords=moko+ipad+pro+12.9+case+2018

No idea what I’m going to try yet, just waiting to see what’s available and what continues to come out in the future.

These look great, thanks. I have the Apple smart folio on now but not sure it’s worth the $100 especially with the sides/corners left unprotected.

 

[mark-in-mk]

Do you think they the sleeve will have enough room to accommodate it? Do these not typical have a pencil holder or something?

I don't think so. They are normally a snug fit to stop the iPad slipping out. If you could squeeze an iPad and pencil in, I dont think it would stay attached.

 

[iEnvy]

I don't think so. They are normally a snug fit to stop the iPad slipping out. If you could squeeze an iPad and pencil in, I dont think it would stay attached.

Damn, I was so ready to pull the trigger too. Wish it had a pocket or pouch like the others recommended.

 

[davpel24]

For anyone that has the Ztotop Folio Case and the Apple Keyboard case, how doe they compare weight-wise?

 

[AlliFlowers]

That sounds like an awful design flaw, aren’t you better off returning it and getting something else? Cutting will most likely end up looking like a disaster I’m afraid?

It wasn't that expensive, so I was ok with it - besides, I can't go around caseless.

It didn't turn out too badly, actually. A little jagged on the bottom, but I was able to sand most of it down, and then I laid vinyl on the inside to protect the iPad.