Pete V.

Original review posted below THAT I CAN NOT UPDATE!

My updated thoughts-
Mobile website interface is terrible. Reset my password repeatedly and finally had to log onto a computer to be successful. Mobile website is flawed in multiple user interface areas.
Website is poorly designed and does not work with 1Password App OR Google Chrome Passwords OR Apple Key Chain.

So, my real concern... The iPad portfolio I reviewed below continues to drop and damage my Apple Pencil. I can no longer trust the portfolio to hold my Apple Pencil (a $100 device). I've replaced the tip several times and get down on my hands and knees daily to search for the USB cap because the pencil falls out of the holder.

I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS CASE/PORTFOLIO. AND PAD AND QUILL DOES NOT ALLOW ME TO UPDATE MY ORIGINAL REVIEW.

Original Review:
Great, & I love it, but not perfect
July 10,2018 by Pete
"I definitely recommend this iPad case for professionals interested in a durable and very nice looking design. I've been using it for about five months and plan to keep it on my iPad Pro 10.5".

Pros:
- Looks, smells and feels awesome!
- It really is very durable and wears extremely well.
- The leather has some marks now, but when cleaned, conditioned and maintained, they only add substantial character.
- The Apple Pencil holder works well and is convenient (but... see con)
- The inside pocket is functional and I use it often (but... see con)
- the adhesive is excellent and I have never, ever been concerned the iPad will come out of the case.
- Bottom line, as a senior leader, I take all my meeting notes, manage my task lists, and maintain my personal work list on my iPad and this is a great case.
- I was in love with my previous iPad Air2 with Zagg Keyboard case, but this case with the Apple Pencil has replaced that set very effectively.

Now, the Cons, and there are several:
- The inside pocket makes the iPad Pro keyboard almost unusable. The keyboard will not sit flat and rocks up and down as you type.
- The Apple Pencil sleeve stretches with time and my Apple Pencil now falls out occasionally. (A small piece of tape around the Pencil fixed this, but it is disappointing)
- The elastic band to hold the case closed keeps the iPad from sitting flat on the table. With extra effort it can be laid flush, but the band still creates a slight uneven feel to the case while laying flat on a table (the method I use 90% of the time while taking notes and updating tasks)
- Removing the iPad from the adhesive and case is a MAJOR effort and as a result, I almost never do it anymore.
- The case doesn't fold back upon itself easily when open in one hand, so it is difficult to manage and use the iPad while standing
- It doubles the weight of your iPad

Bottom line, a great professional looking and functional case, but definitely NOT suited for regular use with a keyboard."