“For nearly eight months, I had a silicon case for my iPhone.

A Case for the iPad Pro

Before we start, I know Apples cases arent for everyone.

There are plenty of rugged, specialized cases which may serve you better.

An iPad covered with a blue Apple iPad Case.

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When you first see one, youll wonder why it costs so much.

After all, its a few rigid plastic panels, and some magnets, in an ultra-thin rubbery coating.

But then it keeps on lasting while other covers rip, disintegrate, or otherwise fail.

An iPad in a non-Apple case, laying on a soft surface with glasses and an AirPods.

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Apples iPhone cases are equally long-lasting.

But the other killer feature of Apples cases is something they do not have: weight.

How does Apple manage this when other case makers cant or dont?

An iPad covered by an old iPad case that’s still functional, but looks rough.

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My guess is that Apple just cares more.

It is obsessed with building high-quality hardware and that includes accessories.

So, will I replace my peeling case with another one?