2018 Smart Cover? Folio hate thread...

[Dunkrag]

Any options for a Smart Cover this year? 3rd party or otherwise? I hate this new ‘folio’ trend... I like keeping a protective skin on the back of my iPads to keep it thin and light with a simple Smart Cover on the front to protect the screen.

Considering one of the USPs of this thing is it’s thinness, lightness and portability, I’m slightly baffled by the notion of adding weight and thickness to both the front and back.

Plus £100 for apple’s is a complete joke..

 

[Jimpilot]

And the edges of the Apple folio are so sharp it's very uncomfortable to hold very long

 

[AlliFlowers]

I know you just want a smart cover, but you might want to look at the Ztotop case. It magnetizes to the back. It's unique and amazing. So thin, you don't know it's there.

 

[Jimpilot]

I know you just want a smart cover, but you might want to look at the Ztotop case. It magnetizes to the back. It's unique and amazing. So thin, you don't know it's there.

I've been looking at that one. They advise more cases are on the way (11 inch sold out on Amazon).
Do ou have this one?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JVBFXVB/ref=emc_b_5_t#customerReviews

How are the edges on it.

 

[AlliFlowers]

I've been looking at that one. They advise more cases are on the way (11 inch sold out on Amazon).

How are the edges on it.

Rounded to exactly match the contours of the iPad. And I do mean exactly.

 

[Jimpilot]

Rounded to exactly match the contours of the iPad. And I do mean exactly.

So no sharpness issues like the Apple

 

[AlliFlowers]

So no sharpness issues like the Apple

Give me a minute and I'll pay a few pictures.
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[Dunkrag]

I know you just want a smart cover, but you might want to look at the Ztotop case. It magnetizes to the back. It's unique and amazing. So thin, you don't know it's there.

thanks - at the very least it saves me £70..

 

[Jimpilot]

Give me a minute and I'll pay a few pictures.
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I see the edges are there. Are they firm or soft. The Apple case had very firm and sharp edges, they wouldn't be an issues if they are soft but on the Apple case they were like knife blades

Sorry to be so one issue about it but after the Apple case I'm leary

 

[AlliFlowers]

I see the edges are there. Are they firm or soft. The Apple case had very firm and sharp edges, they wouldn't be an issues if they are soft but on the Apple case they were like knife blades

Sorr to be so one issue about it but after the Apple case I'm leary

Very soft.

 

[Jimpilot]

Very soft.

Thank you so much AlliFlowers, I'm going to order as soon as they come available.

Although maybe not in pink

 

[Boardiesboi]

Ordered this ESR full coverage folio case from Taobao (Chinese website like Amazon).

https://m.tb.cn/h.3l08JIS

It’s got a Smart Cover as well as a shell for the back.

Will post impressions when I get it.

 

[Jimpilot]

Ordered this ESR full coverage folio case from Taobao (Chinese website like Amazon).

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https://m.tb.cn/h.3l08JIS

It’s got a Smart Cover as well as a shell for the back.

Will post impressions when I get it.

I think it's the same one I got on Amazon. Good case, fits well. Only issue is the cutout on the left side in the case near the bottom of the left side for the cover to fold into is a bit irritating to our hand if you hold the case very long. It's this one:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G448QYX/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Boardiesboi]

I think it's the same one I got on Amazon. Good case, fits well. Only issue is the cutout on the left side in the case near the bottom of the left side for the cover to fold into is a bit irritating to our hand if you hold the case very long. It's this one:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G448QYX/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They must have variations of the same type of case.

Your one has exposed bottom, the one I found has all around coverage.

Found some pics by others who have the case already

 

[Grolubao]

Judging by this, I don't see why it's not possible to do something very similar to a smart case:

https://twitter.com/MKBHD/status/1062368253316603905

 

[burts]

ztotop is in stock today, monday, I just ordered it

 

[ChristianVirtual]

What I dislike on the original folio is that the backside at times just disconnect and I need careful balance not to drop the device. Happen often when I try to place in one of the rims and overbend slightly.

I know: I’m doing it wrong. But still should not cause a disconnection that quickly

 

[Momof9]

I don’t like the viewing positions, I want one a bit more straighter