In April of 2015, I reviewed my first case from Urban Armor Gear – the Rogue case for the iPad Air. I really liked the cover and found it quite protective. I now have an iPad Pro 12.9″, and am happy to be the one chosen to review their Metropolis case.
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Like the smaller version, this one is also a full-on piece of body armor for your iPad. It meets MIL STD 810G-516.6. This means:
UAG cases specifically have been certified Military Grade through NEBS Certified Testing Laboratory. To achieve this certification, a device must be dropped from a height of 48 inches, on each face, corner, and back. The device is dropped a total of 26 times and must function properly after the test, while not sustaining any damage to the screen.
Als, like the original Rogue I tested, the Metropolis has a pliable, grippy frogskin texture on the outside, and a nappy microsuede on the inside.
The cover folds back to allow you to view your iPad in several different viewing angles, without having the inner surface of the case lay flat on the table.
One secret superpower that the Metropolis has above it’s smaller sibling, however, is that the outer cover is detachable, and you can use any Apple Smart Cover-esque magnetic folding screen cover with the armored back.
Along the inner hinge, almost the entire side where the Smart Connector touches is free and accessible, so many chargers, keyboards, and stands that are designed for an iPad Pro should work with this case. I’d definitely try it out with the keyboard or stand you have in mind, but the Apple models are what they were designing it to fit.
Since the iPad Pro 12.9 is now being replaced by a newer model with a slightly different form factor, you can pick up one for your original iPad Pro for only $29.95! A $90 case for 66% off – not a bad deal.
Source: The sample for this review was provided by Urban Armor Gear. Please visit Urban Armor Gear for more info, and their Amazon store to purchase.
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| Price: | Originally $89.99, now only $29.95 |
| Manufacturer: | Urban Armor Gear |
| Retailer: | Amazon |
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Nice review, but one issue I have with this case is it doesn’t make it easy to use portrait mode.
I tried this cover as well. I was hoping to be able to draw on it while reclined but the ipad is so tippy if you are working towards the top of the screen. I also felt the back was pretty loose, allowing dirt and grime to get in there. Oh well! I returned it for a cheaper option that allows all around protection and I had plenty of money left over for a bluetooth keyboard!
Also, this review is a little confusing in that you claim this case can be purchased for $30. That is true for the previous ipad Pro 12.9 but the current version (which you have pictured here) is still $89.