Those people who don’t want to upgrade to the iPad 2 just yet, however, might be out of luck when trying to “retrofit” the Smart Cover for the iPad 1. The original iPad doesn’t have magnets, nor does ...

In fact, Apple is selling two different versions of the Smart Cover — one designed for the iPad Air 2 for $39, and another for the new 9.7-inch iPad Pro for $49. The two covers are mostly identical.

The effect that the Smart Cover has on our perception of the iPad 2 is outstanding. Right now, can you think of the iPad without a Smart Cover? I can’t. When we start thinking about the Smart Cover, ...