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iPad Pro Naked?
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I would never think of putting a case on an iPad. It'd just get too bulky. I use a smart cover and a zip pouch thing when transporting it though. I only use covers because I like being able to instantly use it in tablet mode without anything hanging off of it or snapped onto it.
I got the iPP 9.7 soon after launch, when good third party cases were still coming out, until recently I ran it naked. Got a small light scratch on the Apple logo over the period of a month. Since I travel with this thing I felt a case was necessary.
I use a Skinomi matte vinyl protector for the sides and back. On the front I have a tempered glass protector. Only use the Smart Keyboard for typing, otherwise I am fully naked. For travel I use a Colcasac 11" MBA sleeve.
I use a Smart Cover, but I do often use my iPad Pro naked.
That's not what you meant? Oh.
That's not what you meant? Oh.
I've been back and forth between Apple silicone case and Smart Cover, to just Smart Cover on the 12.9. I think I like the Smart Cover only best. I don't really mind if I get small scratches on the back, I just don't want to drop it and crack the screen. If it lands wrong, I am not convinced the thin silicone case will protect it that much either though.
I haven't dropped an iPad in the last 3 years, so I think it's unlikely I'll drop this one.
I haven't dropped an iPad in the last 3 years, so I think it's unlikely I'll drop this one.
I've had six of the seven 9.7" iPads & literally cannot imagine not using the Smart Cover....
I mean it is SO convenient to have it prop itself up & adds no bulk, as it only covers the front.
I don't get why anyone wouldn't; it feels like purposefully suffering to "prove a point" or something... not for me! I've used the iPad as my main "PC", since inception & my 27" iMac gets just TV and movie duty- so I actually need mine to be comfortable and functional.
I mean it is SO convenient to have it prop itself up & adds no bulk, as it only covers the front.
I don't get why anyone wouldn't; it feels like purposefully suffering to "prove a point" or something... not for me! I've used the iPad as my main "PC", since inception & my 27" iMac gets just TV and movie duty- so I actually need mine to be comfortable and functional.
I prefer using the silicone case, more comfortable to hold and less slippy.
Just the Smart Keyboard right now but I'm thinking of getting the silicone case in the near future.
I have personally always used my iPads naked since the original. My use case was games and video when traveling and then mostly just consumption at home.
With my 9.7 Pro I am finding that I am using it a ton more around the office, mostly for notes using the Pencil. Also using it more at home to deal with the occasional after hours email. So I decided to spring for the silicon cover + Smart Keyboard. If I am going to be tossing it on tables to take notes and hauling it around the office all day I want a little more protection. An expensive combo, but happy with it so far.
With my 9.7 Pro I am finding that I am using it a ton more around the office, mostly for notes using the Pencil. Also using it more at home to deal with the occasional after hours email. So I decided to spring for the silicon cover + Smart Keyboard. If I am going to be tossing it on tables to take notes and hauling it around the office all day I want a little more protection. An expensive combo, but happy with it so far.
The 4th gen...
Lol; it snuck up on me.
I was used to keeping them for a year; selling & plonking down the few dollars more for a new one.
Then - with ZERO fanfare, they snuck that one in like four months later; I just waited and got the Air.
My iPad Pro 9.7 has been naked since day one. Today, I started noticing that the bazel around the iPad has a couple small dents. I feel so sad and I did not know what happened 
I always take care of my iPad extremely well. Thinking about getting the back case now for my Smart Keyboard. I do not want to pay top price for the Apple one so any recommendation would be highly appreciated.
I always take care of my iPad extremely well. Thinking about getting the back case now for my Smart Keyboard. I do not want to pay top price for the Apple one so any recommendation would be highly appreciated.
Nope. If you like the device naked but like something to prop up for typing the Smart Cover is perfect.