Add steady kickstand to M4 iPad Professional with this light-weight folio case [Review] ★★★★☆ – Uplaza

Pitaka MagEZ Folio 2 case each protects your iPad once you’re carrying it round and presents an origami kickstand when it’s time to make use of the pill. It may be configured to carry the pill at quite a lot of angles, in each portrait and panorama modes. Plus there’s a strap to carry an Apple Pencil in place.

I examined the model with my new M4 iPad Professional, and I just like the smooth, light-weight design. Learn on for extra of my ideas on this case.

Pitaka MagEZ Folio 2 overview

I actually don’t suggest anybody carry your iPad round “naked,” however I exploit the super-slim iPad Professional and I didn’t wish to add an enormous cumbersome case. Pitaka MagEZ Folio 2 is simply the kind of factor I used to be on the lookout for. It wraps round the back and front of the pill to forestall scratches however contributes minimally to the thickness and weight.

Most iPad folio instances add a kickstand, however not all of those work in panorama and portrait orientations, as Pitaka’s does.

I examined the model for the brand new M4 iPad Professional, as famous, however there are additionally ones for older Professional and Air fashions.

Desk of contents:

Skinny and light-weight iPad folio case

Pitaka MagEZ Folio 2 begins out wanting like a easy folio case. And it’s — it’s simply not that easy.

The composite fiberglass board simply handles the essential job of defending the display screen and again of the pill from nasty scratches. Simply don’t anticipate it to do extra. No slim light-weight case might be a lot assist in the event you drop or sit in your iPad.

However there’s little question the folio case is svelte. The model for my 13-inch iPad Professional provides 0.7 kilos and fewer than 0.25 inches. The 11-inch model is smaller, after all, so it provides solely half a pound.

Magnets within the case make it cling to the pill. And shutting the case additionally places the pc to sleep — each customary options.

My overview unit is black, whereas blue or white are different coloration choices for the iPad folio case.

Intelligent origami kickstand

The traditional Japanese who created origami would certainly be stunned at trendy makes use of. However the kind of folds that flip a flat piece of paper right into a crane can even a flat iPad case right into a kickstand.

Flip the entrance cowl of the MagEZ Folio 2 round to the again and fold it alongside preconfigured strains and it turns into a prop to carry up the pill display screen so you may simply see it whereas working or watching video.

Truly, there are a few other ways it may be folded. One among them, with the pill in panorama, tilts the display screen again about 35 levels from vertical. Flip the iPad to horizonal with out reconfiguring the kickstand and the pill leans again about 30 levels.

I discover both choice very helpful when the pc is on a deck or desk in entrance of me. And it’s a lot steady sufficient to faucet on the show or use the on-screen keyboard.

Change the flap to a different configuration and set the iPad down in panorama mode. The pill might be propped up at about 30 levels (leaning again 60 levels, if that’s clearer.) You’re prepared to attract on the display screen with an Apple Pencil or different stylus. The kickstand will maintain the pc regular, even once I relaxation my hand on the display screen. This configuration isn’t helpful in portrait mode, although.

An essential level to not overlook: I don’t discover any of the kickstand choices helpful in my lap. The design will depend on a triangular brace that works nicely on a desk however poorly on my legs.

Some rival iPad folio instances embody an choice to carry the pill up almost vertical. It’s a helpful association when leaning again and watching video. However it’s one thing Pitaka’s case doesn’t supply.

And an Apple Pencil holder

The Pitaka MagEZ Folio 2 features a flap with built-in magnets that retains the folio closed. However it has a secondary process too: it holds an Apple Pencil on its magnetic charger on the facet of the iPad.

It’s an enormous enchancment over strolling round with out some safety for the stylus.

Pitaka MagEZ Folio 2 last ideas

I like how slim and light-weight this iPad folio case is. My M4 iPad Professional nonetheless feels skinny and super-portable, even within the case.

And it presents all the essential options one would need. It covers the back and front of the pill, and offers a built-in kickstand, all with out including an excessive amount of bulk. There’s even further safety for an Apple Pencil.

★★★★☆

I want it was extra helpful in a lap, although, and will prop the pill up nearer to vertical.

Pricing

The model of Pitaka MagEZ Folio 2 for Apple’s 11-inch tablets is $49.99, whereas the 13-inch model is $59.99.

Purchase from: Pitaka

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