Who makes the lightest possible iPad Pro front cover-only case?

[MareLuce]

Who currently makes the lightest possible iPad Pro front cover-only case?

I agree with what @steve217 said in a different thread, and only want a front cover.

I wanted a full case too but I’ve been surprisingly pleased with the Smart Cover. The back of an iPad is pretty tough. After weeks of unprotected use, there’s no scratches or anything on the aluminum back.

Context:
https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...l-the-new-ipad-pros-be.2149225/#post-26689337

 

[sracer]

Who currently makes the lightest possible iPad Pro front cover-only case?

I agree with what @steve217 said in a different thread, and only want a front cover.


Context:
https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...l-the-new-ipad-pros-be.2149225/#post-26689337

This is a moot question since there is only 1 cover-only for iPad Pros... Apple's smartcover. (unless I'm misunderstanding what is being asked)

 

[MareLuce]

there is only 1 cover-only for iPad Pros... Apple's smartcover. (unless I'm misunderstanding what is being asked)

Really!?! Thank you, I didn’t know that.

Wonder why it has no competition?

 

[sracer]

Really!?! Thank you, I didn’t know that.

Wonder why it has no competition?

Starting with the iPad Air 1 there haven't been any aftermarket smartcover-type covers. I believe that it has something to do with the hinge mechanism of the new smartcovers. Before the Air 1, the hinge consisted of swiveling metal parts, but this new hinge is a magnet with a rubberized coating... I suspect that it is protected by patents.

 

[PeteS1963]

Here’s one for the 12.9 inch. There certainly aren’t very many but they are out there. Haven’t a clue what it’s like but at that price it’s probably a bit pants. Personally I’ve never found anything that comes close to the quality of Apples Smartcover.


https://www.thekase.com/gb/en/smart-cover-for-apple-12.9-inch-ipad-pro-black-33345117.html

 

[mofunk]

The current Apple Smart covers are way better than the 1st gen ones. The first models had metal connectors that scratched your iPad and the cover was very thin. This gen is little better. If you look around Amazon and other resellers, they will put them on sale. I grab one for $20.