Review on Apple iPad Pro 11-inch Smart Keyboard Folio - US English by Junrey Jewel

I bought this case together with the iPad Pro and the Pencil only at the end of summer - about four months ago. Initially, I was pleased with its thin design, the fact that the keyboard automatically connects to the iPad when it wakes up, and the overall ease of use. My only initial complaint was with the ergonomics: the magnets holding the case aren't very strong, and at times the iPad tends to slip inside while drawing. But I got used to it and thought for a while that I'd stumbled upon a good (albeit expensive) thing. Unfortunately the honeymoon is over after four months of use and looking at this case now I can only describe it as a disappointment. I use my iPad as a daily device to sketch and jot down ideas on the go. I only use it for a small number of games, maybe two hours a week if that. I'm not usually picky about my technique. When I'm not using it or charging it, I keep it in the laptop compartment of my work bag. I almost always use it on a table or countertop. I don't carry it on the road from place to place except in a closed bag. I don't eat while using it and I've never dropped it. So that the exterior of the case already showed permanent signs of wear in places, and was frayed at one corner (one, I may add, that never touches the table top in use - the top of the screen!) is a bit sad. She shouldn't have any visible damage anymore, not if I go so far as not to scratch her, and certainly not if she's worth what she does. The second thing that worries me is the total lack of a keyboard. wear resistance. Now keep in mind that I type a little more than most people, but I don't use the built-in keyboard every day or for more than two or three hours at a time. I use it for keyboard shortcuts while drawing, which I do a lot, but again, for no more than an hour or two most days. This is certainly not a point that could be described as "professional use". And yet I notice shiny spots on many commonly used letters and function keys that have been erased into the interface texture, and the CMD key icon has been almost completely erased on the left. As on the outside, the rubberized surface on which the iPad sits when the keyboard is active also shows clear scratches. This is the part of the case that isn't even visible when the iPad is closed! How exactly does this happen? After the slight scratches on the rubberized surfaces, the almost instantaneous wear and tear on the keyboard, and the fact that the magnets sometimes make the case slip off, I just can't recommend this case. Not in this price range. I paid $20 for an Android tablet case with similar functionality and durability in 2014. A $100+ price tag for something that will fall apart in less than half a year is nothing short of a mugging. Suffice it to say I'll be testing a sturdier chassis and dedicated wireless keyboard in the near future - the slim design and convenient wireless pairing just don't make up for the total lack of durability. Stay away if you want something you will still be using in a year.