iPad Pro iPad Pro convex bottom, slides around.

[fireandwhispers]

After a few days with my Pro, I've been noticing that every time I put it down on a flat surface it slides on a bubble of air before coming to rest. It nearly slid off my table once because it's almost imperceptibly not level. This happens both in and out of the silicon case. When I press down on the center of the iPad, suction is created and it sticks to the table. This is driving me nuts and I'm curious if others have experienced this.

 

[ZBoater]

No, I think it's just you. Exchange it.

 

[fireandwhispers]

To give an example, it's a lot like dropping a puck onto an air hockey board.

 

[Dammit Cubs]

That's interesting. I use a smart cover so the grip holds it.

 

[Lobwedgephil]

To give an example, it's a lot like dropping a puck onto an air hockey board.

I wish mine did that.

 

[chabig]

To give an example, it's a lot like dropping a puck onto an air hockey board.

I'd love to see a short video of this.

 

[fireandwhispers]

No problem, here ya go! https://www.dropbox.com/s/776n6u8br9mk6jr/File Nov 18, 9 39 00 PM.mov?dl=0

 

[chabig]

That's interesting. I'm very surprised.

 

[yicaiweng]

theres a demon in ur iPad pro

 

[Atomic Walrus]

Hah, wow, this does happen. You need a flat, slick table and to set it down more or less perfectly flat. Exactly like an air hockey table. It only went about an inch or so.

Some kind of air pressure trick? The air trapped under the device is briefly compressed and allows it to start to move horizontally, and then it continues for a moment even without the air because of the low kinetic friction between the iPad and table?

 

[fireandwhispers]

Seems like it, but nothing like this happens with my Air 2. Do you experience the suction when you press down on the middle?

 

[mcdj]

Not sure what the issue is, but here's some wallpaper for you.

 

[arbybaconator]

What a magical device! Tim should have named it the magic pad IMO

 

[zacheryjensen]

I've seen this with every iPad I have had with a flat back on a specific desk surface I used to have. It is just like suggested above, a trapped pocket of air. I put a rear shell case on it with some texture to stop it from happening.

 

[monty77]

Simple physics here. It's more noticeable on the pro due to size so will create a larger air cushion when you put it down. Try it with any large flat relatively light object. Plastic chopping board works well

 

[Newtons Apple]

To give an example, it's a lot like dropping a puck onto an air hockey board.

Some times the manufacturing process distorts the frame and has left you with the concave back. If it bothers you, return it.

 

[fireandwhispers]

Update! I exchanged it and the replacement is much better. It does still have an air cushion (I do understand basic physics, monty77!) but it no longer acts like an air hockey puck or creates suction on the table.