iPad Pro Confusion on Smart Keyboard and back cases

[jonathanbloom]

I am curious, with the Smart Keyboard, does it work with the silicone/smart case? Do I need the silicone/smart case if I have the smart keyboard on it?

 

[Pug72]

There will be a back only option.

 

[jonathanbloom]

There will be a back only option.

And the back will work with the keyboard and how it connects with the smart connector?

 

[Pug72]

There will be a gap on the side where both covers magnetically clip too.

 

[milhaus]

I'm also quite confused here. Does the Smart Keyboard provide a case, or is it just a keyboard, to be used separately from the device?

Also, this line seems to indicate that you will need bot a smart cover and case for the back if you want full protection: "We’ve made Smart Covers and Silicone Cases especially for iPad Pro.1 The Smart Cover is crafted from durable polyurethane and comes in two colours — charcoal grey and white. The Silicone Case protects the back of your iPad Pro and is designed to pair seamlessly with the Smart Cover for complete front‑and‑back coverage." They're $174 for both in CAD! Am I reading this wrong?

 

[Fuchal]

I'm also quite confused here. Does the Smart Keyboard provide a case, or is it just a keyboard, to be used separately from the device?

Also, this line seems to indicate that you will need bot a smart cover and case for the back if you want full protection: "We’ve made Smart Covers and Silicone Cases especially for iPad Pro.1 The Smart Cover is crafted from durable polyurethane and comes in two colours — charcoal grey and white. The Silicone Case protects the back of your iPad Pro and is designed to pair seamlessly with the Smart Cover for complete front‑and‑back coverage." They're $174 for both in CAD! Am I reading this wrong?

Yes, the keyboard is simply a smart cover with a keyboard built in. No back protection.

 

[SchneiderMan]

The keyboard is a Smart Cover, it will work if you have a silicone case.