Mine has a slight high spot in the center front but it types just fine. Use it. If it types fine, it's not defective. You're talking about a somewhat flexible piece of kit, not a rigid piece of plastic or metal.
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10.5" Logitech Slim Combo Keyboard vs Smart Keyboard
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Mine has a slight high spot in the center front but it types just fine. Use it. If it types fine, it's not defective. You're talking about a somewhat flexible piece of kit, not a rigid piece of plastic or metal.
Several reviews from when the Smart Keyboard was first introduced mentioned that it would do that at first. From what I understand, it will mostly go away once it wears in a little.
I'd be jumping onto the iPP 10.5 (moving up from iPP 9.7) in a flash if I could get Qode Ultimate Pro keyboard case for it.
I'm using the Air 2 version for my pro 9.7 (even though it's not optimised for camera [not an issue as i don't use camera on iPad] or the speakers. I think it's a fantastic keyboard, and love the fact it protects the front AND rear of my iPad, adding very little bulk.
Best features in my mind (beyond the fact that's it's a good keyboard and a good case) are the fact the keyboard is removed quickly & easily, and that it enables landscape AND portrait use.
I'm not holding out much hope Belkin will launch the Qode Ultimate Pro for the 10.5 - haven't for the 9.7.
I contact them via their "community" online, and they simply suggest keeping an eye on their website for "news" - given that their website is woefully lacking in this area, not a great response.
Yes, the Smart cover can be used with the back of the Logitech Combo Keyboard, however, you will need to do a little careful trimming with a Dremel and a round file. The magnetic mount on the Smart Cover can't be trimmed as it is essentially a full length magnet.
Took about about a half hour to relieve the offending plastic ears, and the Smart cover fits and functions perfectly within the Logitech back piece.
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I want that space. The keys are hard plastic, feel much better than the Smart Keyboard, and the space prevents contact with the iPad Pro's screen. Just mod and use with the smart cover when you don't need the keyboard and desire less bulk.
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It is with a half hour of deft work with a dremel. The Smart cover also fits below the edge of the Logitech back cover which recesses and protects the edges of the SC.
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Modifying a $140 case to fit with a $160 keyboard isn't an acceptable option for me.
Interesting. I modified a $280,000 airplane to fit a $35,000 avionics suite, a $38,000 racing sailboat to fit a $600 navigation/performance display (cheap), a $9800 watch to fit a $220 band, a $45,000 track car to fit a $1500 roll bar. You get the picture.
Anyway, not modding to use a Smart Keyboard, but rather a smart cover.
All depends upon one's attitude and abilities. A massive number of people of all ages can't use tools anymore, and demand that everything be handed to them on a platter.
Are you a millennial?
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The only downside I can see about the Smart Keyboard after a few hours of use is the lack of the traditional shortcut keys form the Mac. It's not a biggy, but I expect as I use the keyboard more it will annoy me even more!
Can't believe how comfortable it is to use on my lap. Has completely transformed my use of the iPad and the speed at which I can type on it. This is the use-case I was most worried about and it turns out I really shouldn't have been concerned.
Can't believe how comfortable it is to use on my lap. Has completely transformed my use of the iPad and the speed at which I can type on it. This is the use-case I was most worried about and it turns out I really shouldn't have been concerned.
Thanks for the input. After using it for a few days, it wouldn’t go down. Did more research and it looked like a few other people had some defective keyboards. Apple swapped it right out and the new one works perfect.
Thanks again for your suggestion.
Returning mine today.. I just can't get over the bulk and weight at this point.. it weighs around 2.5 lbs total with the case on, pretty crazy.
Exactly what I've done!
The lack of compatibility between ASC and LSC must be down to Apple not sharing dimensions of ASC with Logitech. That's a real bummer for Logitech.
Yeah, I'm using mine with the smart cover and only carrying the keyboard when I travel, which is often. I like the protection, and the salient aspect is that the keyboard itself is excellent.
Had a Sena Ventra on my 9.7 iPad Pro, and that sucker was heavy due to it's metal swivel mechanism. Seemed like it tripled the weight of the iPad.
I don't know why case makers even bother with this bulky junk. I'm just irritated that Apple doesn't have a case option to go with the ASK because I like how slim it is. I really need to get something figured out because I'm taking it on vacation soon.
Interesting. I modified a $280,000 airplane to fit a $35,000 avionics suite, a $38,000 racing sailboat to fit a $600 navigation/performance display (cheap), a $9800 watch to fit a $220 band, a $45,000 track car to fit a $1500 roll bar. You get the picture.
Anyway, not modding to use a Smart Keyboard, but rather a smart cover.
All depends upon one's attitude and abilities. A massive number of people of all ages can't use tools anymore, and demand that everything be handed to them on a platter.
Are you a millennial?
Who said anything about not having the ability to use tools? What a strange reply.
That you've installed all sorts of various things to improve all sorts of expensive toys has nothing to do with this.
My only point is that for me to spend nearly $300 on a keyboard case for a $900 device it would have to be pretty darn perfect. And I especially don't want to do that using the piece of junk logitech case as the foundation. The back cover has a massive lip around the edge of the entire ipad. The kickstand is junky. It's horrible. No attitude or ability is going to improve on it. You improve the function on your expensive toys. I don't think there's any improving the function of the logitech slim combo keyboard with some tools and elbow grease.
LOL at being called a millennial though...thanks for that!
Not about ability, it's about attitude. Very few people have the problem solver mindset with respect to hardware.
Still missing that it is modification to fit a Smart Cover, not a Smart Keyboard. The latter is an overpriced Apple joke.
When I went back to the Apple Store to return the Logitech, the dude who took my returns said, "these are piling up in the back room."
Like the others, I probably should have opened the box at the store, thus preventing the pile up from happening. My guess is that there'll be a ton of these on eBay soon for 1/3rd the price
Like the others, I probably should have opened the box at the store, thus preventing the pile up from happening. My guess is that there'll be a ton of these on eBay soon for 1/3rd the price
Question:
I have the 12.9" IPP and the new Logitech Slim case. It works well but as others have said it's bulky.
My question is that I sometimes do emails while riding (not driving) in the car and the Logitech case is not ideal for typing in my lap. I have to keep my legs squeezed together and the keyboard flops around. Does the ASK keep it up right? Does it work well typing in your lap?
I have the 12.9" IPP and the new Logitech Slim case. It works well but as others have said it's bulky.
My question is that I sometimes do emails while riding (not driving) in the car and the Logitech case is not ideal for typing in my lap. I have to keep my legs squeezed together and the keyboard flops around. Does the ASK keep it up right? Does it work well typing in your lap?
Thanks for the heads up, the one I had for my Air 2 was a Logitech and worked perfectly.
I had a Belkin keyboard case for my Air2 that I loved....wish there was something remotely similar available for the 10.5.
Tried both... Twice. Logitech Slim Combo went back both times. Happy now with the Apple Smart Keyboard. My issues with the Logitech kit were as follows:
- Bulky AF
- Flimsy Smart Connector hinge
- Separate pieces design feels janky
The back protection was nice, but there'll be a ton of options on Amazon soon for ASK-compatible TPU cases.
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- Bulky AF
- Flimsy Smart Connector hinge
- Separate pieces design feels janky
The back protection was nice, but there'll be a ton of options on Amazon soon for ASK-compatible TPU cases.
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That Belkin keyboard case for the Air 2 was great. Even when they do release one for the 10.5" Pro though, I'll be hard-pressed to go back to Bluetooth. If it's Smart Connector-compatible, I will have to seriously look at it.