I am satisfied with this purchase. The case combines perfectly with the Apple Smart Keyboard to provide sleeve-like protection on all sides. The coloring is similar enough to the Smart Keyboard that it doesn't look out of place. As far as I can tell, there is no visible company branding on the case when it is on my iPad Pro.
Without the Smart Keyboard, the KHOMO case feels nice in the hand with a slip resistant hard rubber texture and a slightly extended rim for protection. The pencil holder works fantastically -- however, I wish it was centered, placed on the vertical top (above the FaceTime camera), or placed on the horizontal left (above the back camera), as my preferred way of holding the 12.9 inch iPad Pro is with my right hand (and with the Home button at the bottom). The side where the iPad connects with the Smart Keyboard is exposed (except for the very corners) for obvious reasons (i.e., smart connector coupling).
I recommend this case to Smart Keyboard users who do not mind the extra weight as a trade off for better protection. IPad Pro users who do not actually use Apple's Smart Keyboard accessory may wish to look elsewhere to get a case that covers all four sides completely (instead of one that leaves the opening for the smart connector to the keyboard).
Additional notes: Despite the rubbery material feel, there is no discernible smell to the product I received, and it seems exceptionally well-made for a third party iPad case. I will update this review if mine doesn't hold up over time, but my expectation is that this will serve its purpose for as long as I will have my 12.9 iPad Pro 2017.
| Standing screen display size | 9.7 Inches |
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