Premium Leather 2020 iPad Pro 12.9 4th Generation Case
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Features:
- The last case you'll have to buy for your 12.9" Apple tablet. Guaranteed
- Designed for 2020 4th generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro
- Premium, vegetable dyed, ultra "soft hand" ethically sourced leathers
- Hand crafted, one at a time, as an individual expression of the leather making art
- Choose from authentic, unfinished, real Vintage brown or
- Classic pebble grain, satin black hides
- Contrasting white stitching highlights the industry's highest build quality
- Available for Customization Program. Click here for information
- Frame-less design creates the appearance of your 12.9 floating in the case
- Innovative polymer tray will never wear out, never needs to be replaced
- Tray is impact absorbent and provides excellent corner protection
- Tray cutouts for all buttons
- Folio protects the Apple Pencil when in the charging position
- 70 degree viewing angle adjustability
- Cover can be folded back onto itself like a magazine. (We recommend doing it slowly so the materials are allowed to stretch naturally).
- Completely padded, smart cover technology with auto on/ off feature
- Black ultra suede interior provides 100% distraction free experience
- Elegant magnetic case closure
- Full camera integration
- 11.50" x 9" x .5" / 14oz
- MAS (Magnetic Accessory System) Equipped Version:
- Choose from 4 optional, attachable / detachable Accessories:
- Apple Pencil Holder - Holds Apple Pencil or similar sized stylist
- Cable Pouch - Holds all your iPad cables, adapters, ear buds, etc.
- Paper Holder - Holds up to 8 sheets
- Business Card Holder - Holds up to a dozen cards
- Limited Lifetime Warranty / 14 Day Return Policy / $5.05 Flat Rate Shipping
- International Customers: Complete shipping costs and import duties will be shown at checkout. You will incur no further costs to receive your MacCase than those shown.
- Any questions? Call M-F 10-4 PST, 760 729 0620
Our iPad 12.9-inch Case: How Does It Improve Your Life?
- Expandable the functionality with our Magnetic Accessory System (MAS)
- Provides a quality way to protect / transport your 2020 4th generation 12.9" and accessories
- Feel good knowing you've chosen a product made from ethically sourced leather
- Will last at least as long as you own the tablet
- No need to keep buying case after case due to poor quality
- Meets your need for a professional, well made, durable, protective and aesthetically pleasing case
- Options allow you to customize the case to meet your needs
- If you're looking for a case like this to fit the Apple Keyboard Folio, click here
The Best Leather 2020 iPad Pro 12.9 Case for You?
MacCase invented the Apple-specific case market over 20 years ago. 20+ years later we are still innovating like no other. Our leather 2020 iPad Pro 12.9 case offers 2 distinct versions. (As of September 2022, only the version with the small circular magnets on the front cover is available. The circles are the attachment points for our Magnetic Accessory System. The clean version is available as a custom order only.)
One features a clean, minimalist front panel. The other features our Magnetic Accessory System (MAS) which allows for the attachment of our 4 optional accessories. Both models are made using our exclusive ethically sourced leather hides.
Visually, the MAS version has 3 circular magnets integrated into the front cover. If you want to utilize options like our Pencil case, choose this version. For more information about the 2 versions, click the "Additional Information" tab above.
Each version works perfectly with Apple's 2020 4th generation 12.9-inch tablet. Our latest case designs maximize the your enjoyment juxtaposing the latest technology with old world craftsmanship.
Not sure what size or model iPad you have? Click here to find out how to measure an iPad for a case.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS |
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| Compatible With | 2020 4th Generation iPad Pro 12.9 |
| Materials | Ethically sourced full or top grain leather |
| Method for Holding iPad | Polymer tray |
| Protection Methods | Offset cover design + impact absorbing tray |
| Protects Pencil While Charging | Yes |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime |
| Questions? | Call 760 729 0620 |
2020 iPad Pro 12.9 Leather Case - Design Review
The latest in a series of interviews about the story behind the design of MacCase products. For this interview, we are speaking to MacCase President Michael Santoro about the new MacCase 2020 iPad Pro 12.9 4th Generation Case.
JKD- Welcome. The first question I have is did you see this new set of Apple tablets coming?
MS: Yes. Apple is typically on an 18-month iPad release schedule. If you begin at the last release date and move forward, we were due for an update around this time. Sometimes they are a month early, sometimes a month later.
JKD: So what is new for the 2020 4th generation iPad Pro Folio?
MS: What we have going in is really an evolution of our very successful first generation design. In 2018 we moved to a Folio design that features a polymer tray. This as groundbreaking and re-invented iPad Pro protection for users looking for a premium experience. We're using this opportunity to build upon the success of the 2018 designs.
At the same time we introduced our Magnetic Accessory System. This was groundbreaking innovation number two for these new Folios. This suite of options has been incredible successful offering customers the chance to expand the functionality of their case with a Pencil case, comment holder, business card holder and accessory pouch.
For the 2020 model, were offering a 5 option. This is not have the Magnetic Accessory System at all. If you never plan on using the optional accessories, you don't need the magnets. So we're offering a "clean" design with a magnet free front cover. It's very elegant.
Designing the new 12.9 iPad Pro 4th Generation Case
JKD: Yes, let's talk about that. What does that mean for the new 12.9 iPad Pro 4th generation case? Or cases? Tell us about the 2 versions.
MS: As a designer and artist first, I always want things to look the best they can. I believe one of the reasons we have stayed in business over 20 years is the timeless aesthetic our products process. It doesn't matter whether it's a Premium Leather model or one of our nylon pieces, the design vocabulary is the same. The values and the things we strive for are the same. Customers appreciate this.
Yes the product has to work. Yes the product has to be comfortable. Yes it has to protect. But it also needs to stir the soul, to move you. I think our products do that. They have aways done that. So when the opportunity to improve customer satisfaction and aesthetics came along, I took it.
JKD: How does the new "clean", magnet free design improve customer satisfaction?
MS: It's really about choice. We're all customers and consumers in one form or another. How did Getty Lee put it, "Each another's audience". We improve customer satisfaction by offering a choice to use our accessories or not. If you're not, you now have an option to purchase one of our world class Folios without the magnets that make the attachment of the accessories possible.
No one wants to pay for something they do not need. No one wants to carry around the weight for something they do not need. I passed on buying an all-wheel drive car because I didn't want to pay the penalty of dragging around the extra weight of the all-wheel drive system in an environment where it is not needed.
The Best iPad 4 Leather Case
While the magnets that come as part of our 2020 iPad 4 leather case are not terribly heavy, they do add some weight to what is otherwise a lightweight design. With our old design, if you were never going to use our Magnetic Accessory System, you're still stuck carrying around the extra magnets for the life of the Folio.
Removing the magnets saves the weight. It also removes some of the complexity of manufacturing for the iPad 4 leather case. In the product design world, simpler tends to be better in the long run. But these are all practical, pragmatic reasons for the new version. I am most interested in the artful side.
When considering what makes up the best iPad 4th generation case, yes the pragmatic, functional, protective aspects are very important. But to be the best, a product has to add up to something greater than the sum of it's parts. Call it whatever you want, poetry, the "X" factor or the "it" factor.
The new, "clean" version of our 2020 leather ipad pro 12.9 case just might be the best looking Folio we've ever done. And we've done a lot of them. We've been here since day one so I do not say that about this new design lightly.
It's a looker. All the elements are perfectly balanced. Our signature curved panel which is highlighted by the contrasting white stitching returns as the dominate element of the front cover. This puts the emphasis back on the quality and back on the craftsmanship, which is where we want it.
That's not to say the version with the magnets doesn't posses those traits, they do. It's just that with the magnets you have 5 elements vying for attention. With the magnet free version you have just 2, the wonderfully crafted curved panel and our logo. Less is more.
The great thing about this is that it is not an "either/ or" proportion. Both the Magnetic Accessory System model and the "clean" model will be in production simultaneously for these news Apple tablets. This is something we have never done before. All of this is part of what makes our iPad 4 leather case exceptional.
2020 iPad Pro 12.9 Cover Differences
JKD: Are there other differences between the 2 iPad Pro 12.9 covers?
MS: No, other than the front cover, the 2 designs are exactly the same. They both use our new, 2020 crystal clear polymer tray.
JKD: Can you give us some insight about the differences between the 3rd generation folio and the new leather 2020 12.9 iPad Pro case?
MS: The big change Apple made was to the camera. They added multiple lenses to the rear panel, really expanding the importance of this area. The tray we used for the 3rd generation cover had a cutout to fit the lenses of the 3rd generation 12.9.
The design for the leather 2020 iPad Pro 12.9 case, will feature a tray designed to house and protect this new camera assembly. This will be an important feature that will dominate the rear panel of the cover.
JKD: Any other areas of change for the 4th generation Folio? What should customers be looking for in the new design?
MS: Over the years there have been a few customers who have suggested that the user experience would be better if the buttons weren't covered by the polymer material the trays are made from. The material was there for several reasons but we take customer suggestions seriously. We are always looking to improve our products.
For this new design, the buttons will not be covered. We have molded the trays so there are holes for the buttons to be accessed. Hopefully, customers will see this as an improvement.
Moreover, we have added extra protection to each corner. There are little "bumpers" that extend out slightly from the surface to help better absorb impacts. There is a nice interplay between the clear material of the trays and the extended protection of the corners. Visually, you see the bumpers which implies extra protection but they don't add any extra visual weight.
It's a small detail, but one we hope customers will appreciate.
Leather 2020 iPad Pro 12.9 Case with Pencil Holder
JKD: What about the 4 accessories? Will they be available for the new 2020 Folios?
MS: Yes, all 4 components of our Magnetic Accessory System, the Pencil Holder, Document Holder, Accessory Pouch and Card Holder will be available for the 2020 Folios. Moreover, any customer trading up for the new leather 2020 12.9 iPad case can still use any of the accessories purchased previously. By design, the options are backwards compatible.
Of course if you have the vintage leather hides, you might notice some visual differences between the new case and the older accessories due to their patinas being at different stages. This could be quite cool though. It should not be an issue with the black hides. Accessories purchased a year ago should visually integrate into a new black folio without a problem.
JDK: Excellent. Thank you for your time.
MS: Thank you.
FAQ -
Will my 2020 Pad Pro 12.9 4th generation case fit the Gen 3 12.9-inch iPad Pro?
No. Apple changed the overall size and location of many of the details as well as completely changed the rear facing camera. This new size and list of detail changes facilities the need for a new case for the 2020 iPad Pro 4th generation tablet.
Will my 2020 Pad Pro 12.9 4th generation fit in my old 12.9 case?
No. The 4th generation of Apple's largest tablet computer is different enough from the 3 previous designs to not fit in cases designed for those earlier models. If you are looking for a case for the Gen 4, you will need a case designed specifically for the 2020 12.9 model.
What is the best iPad Pro 12.9 4th generation case?
The best 4th generation 2020 iPad Pro 12.9 case is the one that meets and exceeds your individual needs as an Apple tablet user. These needs should include level of protection, overall quality and durability, overall aesthetic appearance, man-made or natural materials and overall functionality.
Does this case work with the Apple Magic Keyboard?
The Magic Keyboard is a case onto itself. Because the rear panel of the tablet is completely covered by the rear panel of the Magic Keyboard there is no way to attach the tablet to the tray inside our Folio.
One Photographers Search for a Quality 2020 12.9-inch iPad Pro Case
We recently received an email from San Diego based professional photographer Ken Rockwell ( http://kenrockwell.com ) that told of his frustration in finding a quality 12-inch iPad Pro case.
Ken outlined his "wish list" of what he wanted for his dream 12.9 case on a post on his blog. He then forwarded this post to MacCase Chief Creative Officer Michael Santoro when the discussion of finding a quality 12.9-inch iPad Pro case came up.
The following is the reply sent to Ken from Michael.
Ken Rockwell: Is it just me, or is it impossible to find a good iPad cover today?
Michael Santoro: There are very few quality iPad covers being produced now. There are several factors that have caused this. One being the flood of cheap, poorly designed and executed tablet covers from China.
The few companies that are actually making quality iPad Pro 12-inch cases are selling them through their online stores. Do a search for any combination of keywords containing 2020 iPad Pro 12.9 4th Generation Case and see how many boutique companies show up on page one on any of the search engines.
KR: Can we talk about the ports and controls? There needs to be a hole for every connector, camera, button and switch The Kavaj case I bought looked great, until I realized that the volume controls and more were hidden under leather, making them clumsy to use at best. It's almost like person that designed it never used it.
Does that make sense?
Of course there needs to be a big enough hole around the headphone jack so headphones fit, but that hasn't been a problem with the tablet covers I've used.
MS: Our 2020 iPad Pro 12.9 4th Generation Case have evolved from earlier models. The ports and controls were once covered but the polymer material we use to hold the iPad in the case. I don't think it was as bad as covering them in leather per your experience, but it was an issue for some of our customer.
For the 4th gen case, we removed the polymer materials covering the ports and controls. Older designs had areas like the volume buttons covered but in the new generation, we've opened them up. We didn't do it to create a functionality issue. The material was there to protect the integrity of the case.
In this new model, we were able to redesign the section, remove the material covering the buttons and keep the integrity of the tray.
Don't Cover the 12.9 Tablet Screen
KR: Again you'd think this was obvious, but some case makers insist on covering the screen, or enough of the bezel around the screen so it's impossible to make swiping gestures properly. This Kavaj case I bought was completely defective in design; it covered so much of the bezel that it made it impossible to use split screens on my iPad pro.
MS: This is another huge advantage of our innovative polymer tray. If you look at your 12.9 there is a machined aluminum edge right where the glass screen ends. Our polymer tray covers this aluminum edge but not any part of the screen. When you open our 2020 iPad Pro 12.9 4th Generation Case, all you see is screen. The tray practically disappears.
This type of design has been in production since late 2017. We have yet to have a single customer complain about any issues with the screen. Actually, we've not had a single customer complain about any aspect of this current generation case design. They work. If they didn't, our customers would surely let us know in a hurry.
The Quality User Experience
KR: For crying out loud, an iPad case is supposed to just flip open and turn on. That's the whole point, which Apple's smart face covers do so well, except that Apple's face covers offer no protection against drops or the back of the iPad.
Apple makes back covers, but I haven't found them in leather, which would be ideal. Apple's leather iPhone cases are perfection, but I haven't found an equivalent for the iPad.
MS: Since day one, MacCase iPad Folios have had seamless, auto on/off functionality built into each cover.
KR: There shall be no latches, bands, locks, straps or other baloney in the way of opening it. It's beyond me why designers go out of their way to add cutesy tabs that have to be undone to get at your iPad.
MS: This is what you get when inferior design ability meets the need to stand out from the hoards of other cheap cases from all the other manufacturers. Moreover, using a piece of bonded leather scrap to make a tab is so much cheaper than utilizing expensive magnets to do the job.
Again, MacCase Folios have always used expensive magnet closures and completely avoided the inferior design solution of bands, tabs, etc. These kinds of design details are what sets the quality iPad Pro cases from MacCase apart.
Keep the 12.9-inch Case Design Simple
KR: An iPad is supposed to be portable. A case needs to be a case, and should not have pen holders, business card holders, cup holders or keyboard holders hanging off the sides or making it twice as thick as it ought to be. I don't want to carry an office with me; all I want is an iPad case, please.
MS: It's funny that you mention this. We developed a prototype that had many of these features and it was quickly abandoned for all the reasons you mentioned. But for every customer like yourself that doesn't want those things, there are plenty that do.
This lead us to develop our Magnetic Accessory System. This industry leading integration of accessories to hold the Apple Pencil, papers, business cards and the charging cable sets the standard for elegance and functionality.
One of the most brilliant aspects of our system is that if you do not want them, if all you want is the case, that's all you can get. No penalties. No paying for stuff or features you don't want or need.
iPad Pro 12.9 4th Generation Leather Case Materials
Mac Case models are unique in the leather goods world. Much of the leather that is used in consumer products are a by-prodcut of the beef industry in one form or another. Any MacCase, we wanted a better, more human way to use this noble materials.
We source our hides from ex-dairy cows who get put out to pasture once their milk giving days are behind them. When their time comes and they move on to that great pasture in the sky, their hides become available. It is much harder to source leather in this way. It can create what process people call "supply chain issues".
We feel it's worth it though. If it sometimes takes a bit longer for the hides to become available, we can live with that. Knowing that we are sourcing our hides in the most humane way we could find allows us to sleep at night. It also allows us to bring wonderful products like our iPad Pro 12.9 4th generation case to market with a clear conscious.
KR: So what is MacCase doing? I'd love to hear about your ideas if you have a suggestion that meets every one of these simple requirements. It's easy to find cases that meet most, but screw up on one or another.
I'd love to spend $100 or $200 for one made in USA or another first-world country, but I have yet to find one at any price from any country which meets all these basic requirements today.
MS: Please come and have a good long look at what we are doing.
Our price points are right around the $160 mark depending on model. Since their launch with the original iPad we have never had a single report of an iPad being damaged or of an issue with the quality of the case itself.
I would love to know if what we are doing will pass the "Ken Test"!