Reviving this thread, since it’s one of the top Google hits on the topic, and I couldn’t yet find a definitive answer. So here’s one.
Some people have speculated, if Dbrand’s Dragon Skin would be too thick for ASK. I can confirm that it’s not. The magnets still connect like glue on a 12.9” iPad Pro, and the keyboard is instantly recognized.
A bit of a backstory for those who are thinking about how to set up their new iPads.
I tried Logitech’s Folio Pro keyboard for a week, but it became too heavy for daily home office use. I would keep it, if I did constant road trips and had to throw the iPad around a lot. Logitech has such good padding and protection. But for me they were overkill. Too much weight for the value.
I still needed a keyboard though. Apple’s solution is thin and lightweight. I will keep it attached most of the time, and when I don’t need it, it’s quick to remove. Logitech’s isn’t, not even once a day.
With the iPad detached, it’s prone to scratches, especially the back, since the iPad needs to be laying down somewhere, when not in use. But Dbrand’s skin solves that issue. The Dragon Skin texture also makes the iPad much more grippy. Accidentally dropping the device becomes much less likely now.
Now that I’ve confirmed these two work well together, I think I’m going to settle with the Apple+Dbrand setup. The risk of accidental drop damage is still there, since the protective layers are thin or don’t exist. But scratches are what I’m more worried about, since they are harder to control, and they quickly lower the resell value. For the worst-case drop damage scenario there’s insurance. It’s a calculated risk vs. comfort.
So, I would be happy to recommend ASK and Dbrand (even Dragon Skin) for those who need a lightweight setup with scratch resistance and are OK with limited drop protection.
