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Review on πŸ“± Fintie Tuatara Magic Ring Case for iPad Air (3rd Gen) 10.5" 2019 / iPad Pro 10.5" 2017 - Shockproof Rugged Cover with 360 Rotating Grip Stand, Screen Protector, and Pencil Holder (Black) by Bilal Cartwright

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Polybag fits iPad Pro upgradeable

I am a big fan of this type of case and originally got it for the 2017 iPad but gave it away as a gift. I'll start with issues that I believe are specific to the 10.5 Pro/Pencil as it shares the same features as many of the other ring cases Fintie has made. So reading other tablet reviews will give you a good idea. what to expect. I like the style of the pen holder as it doesn't add vertical space like other cases where it needs to be pulled out. It looks pretty safe there, so I doubt it'll ever accidentally move. It's worth noting that the stylus itself is fully encased in TPU or something. It's not exactly soft and will flex a bit, but it's not a hard/rigid structure. So I'm guessing there's a chance he'll break the pencil if he lands straight with enough force. Actually, the pencil itself has the inside surrounded by metal and then encapsulated in plastic, so I don't think regular drops would be powerful enough to do this, but I thought it was worth mentioning. You cannot charge your pen with this case, there is not enough space. You can still connect it fairly quickly by unplugging the case from the bottom and plugging it in, which is pretty easy. I only recommend having a small connection dongle if you need to charge it from an iPad. Other than that, this type of case is my favorite because it's easy to hold in almost any position. I'm pretty picky when it comes to electronics cases and these magic ring cases are probably my favorite. It's a shell that offers good protection without adding much bulk, the ring itself sticks out but you won't encounter this as a problem unless it's resting on a table. You can also tilt it with the ring as you like. There is a protective film on the display, so simply melt it down if you don't like it. I personally always. If it is similar to the previous 2017 iPad case, you have no problem sticking a screen protector on it if you want.

Pros
  • Electronics
Cons
  • Not as good as advertised