Apple Announces Redesigned Magic Keyboard for New iPad Pro Starting at $299

[MacRumors]

Apple at its "Let Loose" event today announced a new Magic Keyboard for the latest iPad Pro models, with a thinner, lighter design.

Apple says the Magic Keyboard has been redesigned to be thinner and lighter, while maintaing the same floating design.

Two colors are available that match the new iPad Pro. New features include a function row with screen brightness controls, an aluminum palm rest, and a larger trackpad with haptic feedback. Apple claims that thanks to the trackpad, working on iPad Pro "feels just like using a MacBook." The new Magic Keyboard can be pre-ordered today and will be available starting Wednesday, May 15, with the 11-inch model priced at $299 and the 13-inch version costing $349.

Article Link: Apple Announces Redesigned Magic Keyboard for New iPad Pro Starting at $299

 

[brofkand]

These prices are so offensive.

 

[Snapperjw]

Will it work with the previous iPad Pro models?

 

[Nimrad]

No extra battery in the keyboard was a bit of a disappointment.

 

[sniffies]

Will it work with the previous iPad Pro models?

No, it requires M4, 3nm, and the latest AI and quantum computing advancements.

 

[Fuzzball84]

Looks like the viewing angle is better… but will have to see reviews. Good to have function row, nice trackpad and rest.

I like the changes they have made…but they need a hard wearing material on the outside too…. Ot just the palm rest.

Really looking forward to seeing more details on this.

 

[turbineseaplane]

A $300 iPad keyboard?

My goodness

Crazy town

 

[Blackstick]

Man you add this to an iPad Pro and you're past the price of an M3 MacBook Air.

 

[TechnoMonk]

These prices are so offensive.

MKB V1 launched at 329, that’s like 400+ with inflation.

 

[dustin_]

Appears this one isn’t Air compatible, which is disappointing.

 

[Lucky736]

Will it work with the previous iPad Pro models?

I was actually curious as well. This would be amazing.

 

[city_17]

Now if only you could take advantage of this with good software. Looks like it’s basically as good as a MacBook now.

 

[mach]

I'm glad they added a Function row, it did kind of need it.

 

[jb310]

with the 11-inch model priced at $299 and the 13-inch version costing $349

The features look cool, but the $30 folding keyboard I got from Amazon does about 99% of the same things, and can fit in my jeans pocket. 🤪

 

[ric22]

Looks like the viewing angle is better… but will have to see reviews. Good to have function row, nice trackpad and rest.

I like the changes they have made…but they need a hard wearing material on the outside too…. Ot just the palm rest.

Really looking forward to seeing more details on this.

Was the viewing angle ever a problem for you? I'd like to test this one to see if it's as mobile...

 

[TechnoMonk]

Man you add this to an iPad Pro and you're past the price of an M3 MacBook Air.

Way past MBA,, it’s in MBP territory. iPad Air is now the old iPad Pro.

 

[Fuzzball84]

Man you add this to an iPad Pro and you're past the price of an M3 MacBook Air.

This will be the question for many… should you get a MacBook and iPad mini… where both do better separately at productivity and consumption… and your arms dont ache… or get the iPad Pro

It really depends on what youre using it for. If your using Apple Pencil alot and the software you need is on iPad and it works well.. then its a really good option.

Thats why its critical the make more improvements to iPad OS… as for anyone else… its the OS that holds it back.

 

[aParkerMusic]

Man you add this to an iPad Pro and you're past the price of an M3 MacBook Air.

For most people iPad Pro is a more versatile device. Much better for artists, for example. Everyone has a different use case, but this iPad is a great piece of hardware. And the software is powerful and usable for 99% of consumers.

 

[FlyGuyDEN]

This will be the question for many… should you get a MacBook and iPad mini… where both do better separately at productivity and consumption… and your arms dont ache… or get the iPad Pro

It really depends on what youre using it for. If your using Apple Pencil alot and the software you need is on iPad and it works well.. then its a really good option.

Thats why its critical the make more improvements to iPad OS… as for anyone else… its the OS that holds it back.

WWDC '24 incoming...

 

[Newfiebill]

Will it work with the previous iPad Pro models?

No. The new Keyboard is only available for use with a M4 Chip. (Source Apple Store Specs.)

 

[TheWraith]

how much does it weigh now? can't find that anywhere.

 

[TechnoMonk]

WWDC '24 incoming...

Don’t buy with hopes of WWDC’24 changing the iPad OS drastically. FOMO and regret will be next.

 

[TVreporter]

Try converting these prices to Canadian… that's $479 for the 13-inch keyboard.

Sorry Tim, no sale.

 

[VisceralRealist]

Man you add this to an iPad Pro and you're past the price of an M3 MacBook Air.

Which makes me wonder why, if they can do a dual OLED 13" display on an iPad, that they are still stuck on LCD for the MacBook Air? Is macOS really worth that much of a premium?

 

[ZZ9pluralZalpha]

Finally, an Esc key!