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dhitz1 Author

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Does magic keyboard serve as a protective cover for the 11"iPad pro M4

Purchasing the Magic Keyboard for new 11" iPad M4. Does the keyboard provide sufficient protection for the iPad or do you purchase an additional cover?

iPad Pro, iPadOS 16

Posted on Jul 4, 2024 1:55 PM

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LotusPilot

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Posted on Jul 4, 2024 3:02 PM

When closed, the Magic Keyboard for iPad provides protection for the front and rear face of the iPad - but provides no protection whatsoever for the exposed edges of the iPad and Magic Keyboard.

Many users opt to keep their iPad and Magic Keyboard combination in a slip-case when not being used - or find a shell case to add additional protection in extreme environments.

Also note the the Magic Keyboard for iPad does not keep an attached Apple Pencil "captive" when being carried - and as such the Pencil can be easily dislodged and/or lost.

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