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I recently purchased a new iPad (8) and an Apple Smart Keyboard to go with it. The keyboard acts as a cover when closed and stand when open My question is... I like having a full cover for protection of my iPad...this one only covers the screen....is there anything I can use with it to protect the back of my iPad also? Plus... I don’t like how slippery they are when not covered. Thanks

iPad, iPadOS 14

Posted on Oct 1, 2020 7:48 AM

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Posted on Oct 1, 2020 8:01 AM

Yes - there are third party cases designed to provide protection to the back of the iPad - whilst using the Folio Smart Keyboard for front protection.


Here is one option from STM - marketed by Apple:


STM Half Shell Case for iPad (7th Generation)

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/HNZN2ZM/A


Whilst stated on the Apple website to be for the iPad7, the iPad8 is physically identical.


The STM website confirms compatibility with iPad8. Here are the full range of STMs cases for iPad7/8:

https://www.stmgoods.com/product-category/ipad-cases/?fwp_device_type=ipad-7th-gen-8th-gen


You will likely find other third-party cases that are similarly designed to accommodate the Apple Smart Keyboard.


I hope this information and insight proves to be helpful in finding a suitable solution.

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Oct 1, 2020 8:01 AM in response to TAHOFFPAUIR

Yes - there are third party cases designed to provide protection to the back of the iPad - whilst using the Folio Smart Keyboard for front protection.


Here is one option from STM - marketed by Apple:


STM Half Shell Case for iPad (7th Generation)

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/HNZN2ZM/A


Whilst stated on the Apple website to be for the iPad7, the iPad8 is physically identical.


The STM website confirms compatibility with iPad8. Here are the full range of STMs cases for iPad7/8:

https://www.stmgoods.com/product-category/ipad-cases/?fwp_device_type=ipad-7th-gen-8th-gen


You will likely find other third-party cases that are similarly designed to accommodate the Apple Smart Keyboard.


I hope this information and insight proves to be helpful in finding a suitable solution.

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