Are you referring to the 10.5 or the newly released iPads. It is not always clear from your wording.
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
New Apple Folio Case
- Thread starter C7 POWER
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
Are you referring to the 10.5 or the newly released iPads. It is not always clear from your wording.
Well for the 11” the folio case connects to the entire back of the iPad with all the magnets so there is no issues in it falling off. Apart from the overhang of the edges and their sharpness the case is really great.
[doublepost=1541935234][/doublepost]
This is the only one that matches the apple one, and it’s a fraction of the price.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/MoKo-Case-...r=8-1-spons&keywords=iPad+Pro+11”++case&psc=1
Might give it an order, but it’s not out until 30th December
As an Amazon Associate, MacRumors earns a commission from qualifying purchases made through links in this post.
The Mokomcase is available here in the US. I bought a case on Amazon from Ztotop with pencil holder and was very happy with it but sleep/wake didn't work. They contacted me and offered a refund or replacement. Which I accepted a replacement. I also asked if they had a case like the Moko coming (they already have 12.9 version). They said yes it's coming and gave me the Amazon ASIN number for it but I can't find it on Amazon. If theirs comes out soon I'm going to get it to reward their customer service.
As an Amazon Associate, MacRumors earns a commission from qualifying purchases made through links in this post.
Sorry, I’m talking about the Smartcover for my 10.5. I like it OK except for the magnetic attachment.
Those 10.5 colours were available at launch. Actually - the 10.5 definitely had many colours at launch, but they may have been updated each season with new colours like Apple has been doing with iPhone cases and Watch bands.
Man, I really miss the colourful smart covers. It was so nice having a good selection and having a bit of fun when pairing it with the iPad. Remember the iPad 2 when they first made Smart Covers? Nice selection in polyurethane and leather. They were even 4 panes at the time, so when folded up it was quite strong. Not to mention a metal hinge.
Edges are sharp but it is still the best going for me, so far. I was surprised how well it holds with magnets. It is not near as nice as the leather ones from long ago but I consider myself lucky that Apple did a full case as they failed to do so with the 10.5. I bought 7+ cases for the 10.5 before I found one that was somewhat acceptable.
I am a big fan of the new smart folio case, it’s thinner and more solid so it won’t come off accidentally
I have been getting used to it more, As others mentioned, I love how secure it is with the magnets, Even when folded back to hold the flap does not detach and come loose.
Good point, I do realize that in the few days I've owned this new iPad with the Folio, I've used it without any case on it quite a bit around the house, which I hardly ever did with my last iPad because that one had a much more cumbersome case to remove and I would leave it covered 99% of the time.
That’s great news, at least there’s hope that it’ll get more comfortable to use. Thanks!
I bought this so that I would have something ready at purchase. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07J6NKVZP/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's hard to say for 100%, but it appears to be very close to Apple's folio case. It also has room for the Pencil to attach to the case.
It's hard to say for 100%, but it appears to be very close to Apple's folio case. It also has room for the Pencil to attach to the case.
As an Amazon Associate, MacRumors earns a commission from qualifying purchases made through links in this post.
I bought the black version of this last week and I will be receiving it Friday. I’ll post to let everyone see what it’s like. I currently have the Apple Folio and will be returning it. I’m thinking this one will be pretty much the same as the Apple one at a fraction of the price.
As an Amazon Associate, MacRumors earns a commission from qualifying purchases made through links in this post.
€1K+ for these devices and Apple releases only this disgusting cheap synthetic material instead of the leather they used to sell at the same price
Got to get those profit margins
Got to get those profit margins
Okay...I got the Ztotop folio case today and I have to say...it's pretty good. I LOVE the black color rather than the grey of the Apple Folio. It fits exactly like the Apple Folio, the microfiber in the case is different, but I don't know that it's all that big of a deal. Still soft either way. The pictures are so you can see the fit and finish. Ultimately, I like the outer shell a bit more than the Apple Folio as the Apple one has a "rubbery" finish to it and seems to latch onto things and it's difficult to clean. The Ztotop is a little more like a harder rubber and doesn't feel as "catchy" (couldn't think of a better word. If you have questions, I can try to answer them. Bottom line: this was $30 and the Apple Folio was $70...and this is a great folio until any leather ones come out. The magnets work just as good as the Apple one as well. The Ztotop is not as flexible as the Apple...but I believe that will change over time (the cover is a bit more stiff at the joints). The last two pictures compare the microfiber of the Ztotop and the Apple Folio.
Attachments
Box says it’s for the 10.5 inch 2018. However, your photos show it for the 11” iPad Pro 2018?
Yeah...the box is wrong. It’s one of “those” products. I’m thinking they produced it before they knew the name and didn’t wait for the 11” announcement...and then just went with it.
I absolutely love the Apple Folio. It looks so sleek in my opinion. I love how easy it is to takeoff if I want to.
The Smart Folio, sans keyboard right? This is what people are hating on??
I love the thing myself. It's my first Apple case for an iPad. So sleek & minimalist.
The three angles are clever & the way it folds back flat makes it less intrusive than my prior cases.
&.... magnets!!!
The only -ve thing is it that it leaves the sides exposed, but it'll rarely leave the house so no big deal for me.
[doublepost=1542594709][/doublepost]
The felt side should be resting on the table top surface, not the plastic side.
I know it's not ideal, as you don't want the felt picking up any debris prior to closing the case again, but by having the plastic side 'down', it'll collapse easily.
I love the thing myself. It's my first Apple case for an iPad. So sleek & minimalist.
The three angles are clever & the way it folds back flat makes it less intrusive than my prior cases.
&.... magnets!!!
The only -ve thing is it that it leaves the sides exposed, but it'll rarely leave the house so no big deal for me.
[doublepost=1542594709][/doublepost]
Be mindful of the two ways you can fold the case back to the lower position.
The felt side should be resting on the table top surface, not the plastic side.
I know it's not ideal, as you don't want the felt picking up any debris prior to closing the case again, but by having the plastic side 'down', it'll collapse easily.
Last edited:
I always fold it with the felt side exposed, but it's not as strong as I would have liked. I still have to be mindful how I move it around.
Just received my Ztotop rose gold case from amazon.com in the mail today. Thanks to the many people who recommended it. Finally I have a case that works well! It can be removed easily so I can use my iPad naked!
AWESOME! Great to hear. I actually just ordered (and will receive Friday) a fake leather folio case just like this one. Fake leather isn't the best, but might have a better feel than the rubbery"ness" of the Ztotop. The link to that one is below...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K31QWMT/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
As an Amazon Associate, MacRumors earns a commission from qualifying purchases made through links in this post.
The sharp edges on the Smart Folio are really a problem for me. If they would have just banded the edges to be the same smooth material as the sides (sort of like the silicon iPhone cases), it would be more comfortable to hold. Actually, a fully silicone case would've been nice and very smooth. And I also miss the nice subtle Apple logo on the back of the Smart Folio - it would have made it look a bit more finished. Not sure why they omitted it from the 2018 cases. If I know Apple, it's probably because they couldn't place a logo centered on the keyboard folio (due to the fold crease), so they also left it off the Smart Folio to be consistent. The cases just look so blah - especially on the back. I also wish that there was a leather option.