Not cases but a particular case. Notice it has a Smart Connector on the back of that case. I think that case also has magnets integrated into it.
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Magic keyboard pretty, but no protection, will it work with slim case?
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Not cases but a particular case. Notice it has a Smart Connector on the back of that case. I think that case also has magnets integrated into it.
looks like the cover buddy might work
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So tack on another $40 to that $350 keyboard... 😣
Not to mention the weight! At this rate I might as well order a set of those Mac Pro wheels and roll my iPad around like a carry-on suitcase.
Not to mention the weight! At this rate I might as well order a set of those Mac Pro wheels and roll my iPad around like a carry-on suitcase.
I’d like to see a new version of the CoverBuddy that covers the currently open edge as that doesn’t need to be left open with the new Magic Keyboard.
I’ll wait for a fat white bumper case so it looks like oreo when closed. Just for the fun of it.
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I think it's quite odd of you to be considering a completely different platform just because an accessory isn't perfect / is a bit expensive.
The platform ought to be your number one consideration.
If you are considering a MacBook, there ought not be any need for you to consider the rest anyway. Because you're accepting that typing is so important that you're willing to give up a touch screen. No need for a touch screen? Get the far superior typing and productivity experience that a MacBook affords.
The Surface Pro.... again, why? You are dealing with a completely different ecosystem there. You lose all of the fantastic iPad apps that take advantage of the touch screen / Apple Pencil. You get Drawboard PDF and OneNote... and that's about it. The rest of the Microsoft app store is pretty rubbish, and you're left with a small screen, desktop-first interface to use a bunch of programs that are nowhere near optimised for touch.
There’s no need to be so defensive, I’m just questioning those ‘individual different ideas and choices’ as to their underlying logic.
I like the colour blue, you might like the colour red. That’s fine, that’s an individual choice.
Now, if someone was offering you a thousand dollars or a marshmallow, and you chose the marshmallow, your logic would certainly be questionable.
Perhaps someone will come out with a case that snaps over the smart case? Incase made ones for the old covers.
I already have this https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07KB1MSSC which I use with a Bridge keyboard and its a perfect fit and I'm pretty happy with it. Pretty certain it will fit the Magic Keyboard, so plan to use this as a case to protect everything.
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I wish there was a cover buddy without the pen compartment....
It's like its forcing you to buy a pencil that you won't use just to make it look like it's not missing something
That's a good point as well, but for me I'd just rather attach it magnetically I don't like the look of it. Adds so much extra bulk.
Hey guys....I was looking if anyone had a solution for using the ipad with the new magic keyboard without a case, but so far there isn’t any cases that work with the keyboard. However, while looking online I found this compressed protection sticker that covers the back and the sides so I thought maybe I should tell u about it. I asked the seller and he said it wouldn’t block the magnet, which makes it the best solution so far. I found it on taobao, because I live in China, but I’m positive u can find it on other websites wherever u r.
