I'm disappointed by the combination of the non-detachable keyboard part and the ipad pro going thin and keeping the camera bump. This means if you take the ipad from the keyboard to write, you won't have stability without carrying around an additional back cover. That camera bump is an unnecessary plague.
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Apple Announces Redesigned Magic Keyboard for New iPad Pro Starting at $299
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Does anyone know if the Magic Keyboard for the 5th generation (mini-LED M1) iPad Pro 12.9” will work with the new 13” M4 pro? The dimensions are almost identical length and width wise. 0.04” and .02” difference.
I know, that is so insane! I wanted to check if it was compatible with my 11" M1 iPad Pro, well firstly thank god it isnt and anyone buying it for that price, I am happy that you make that much disposable income in this Canadian economy!
What a compatibility mess!
Also, I understand the old keyboard folio will be discontinued, although it was a useful, cheaper solution, that was also making it easier to move from pen-tablet mode to keyboard-tablet mode.
Also, I understand the old keyboard folio will be discontinued, although it was a useful, cheaper solution, that was also making it easier to move from pen-tablet mode to keyboard-tablet mode.
Even better, just take away the iPad from the left side. You can add additional memory and a Wacom tablet to the Macbook Air and you'll still come out ahead in terms of cost.
It's always struck me as odd why they don't just put in a kickstand. People complain about the extra, what maybe 2mm, but will stick this monstrosity on there. It doesn't look that bad, but it does make me pine for an iPad with a full OS on it instead of iPadOS. This would be a pretty incredible device with MacOS.
This is my biggest irritant with the Magic Keyboard - it’s awkward to use in portrait orientation unless you just ditch the case/keyboard altogether. So the keyboard ends up staying on my desk while I carry the IPad around, making me feel like perhaps I need to invest in a second case for protection. What a ridiculous setup. Even though my current iPad is only about a year old I would have considered an upgrade if they’d fixed that.
I’m only interested by the new mat oled screen and new Magic Keyboard but altogether since Apple forces consumer to upgrade to 1 to model to get the nano textured glass, it’s a big NO ! Way TOO EXPENSIVE !
Actually I even wonder if this is legal in my country, in France forcing consumer to upgrade to get a product is prohibited
Actually I even wonder if this is legal in my country, in France forcing consumer to upgrade to get a product is prohibited
Darth Tulhu
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A VERY clean, aluminum, magnetic, great-looking and (possibly) feeling backlit keyboard AND trackpad (I've yet to try it out, so I cannot say with certainty).
Yes, it IS expensive, but whether it's worth it is up to you.
I have the old one for my M1 iPad 12.9", and it was worth EVERY penny.
And I am ENVIOUS of this new one. It looks to be better in every way.
Darth Tulhu
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Comparing the cost of a pickup truck with that of a sedan is not useful without context.
For me, a pickup truck is useless and a waste of gas, as I ain't haulin' a damn thing.
The iPad and a Mac are FUNDAMENTALLY different devices, with some overlap in capability, and serious barriers in others (like, for example, Pencil use).
Darth Tulhu
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And still the awful version of the Magic Keyboard for the new iPad Air models. I shall be getting the Logitech Combo Touch for the new iPad Air 13” I’ve just bought.
No battery in the keyboard, a touchbad that seems redundant, and still no place to put a pencil that's secure. And I'm not sure how I'd draw on it.
I ordered one, and also one of the logitechs that are on the apple store. Will see which one I keep. I wish Zagg had their keyboards out.
I ordered one, and also one of the logitechs that are on the apple store. Will see which one I keep. I wish Zagg had their keyboards out.
Yes, BUT - in Apple's so-called 'post PC' world, can this keyboard /iPad combo actually be used as a laptop? ie work well on one's lap? The earlier models are hopless, have poor balance and just fall over.
Can someone explain why there was so much hype around this keyboard when in reality, what was announced today was just a small tweak to what came before it? I don't understand.
everyone does. My 77 inch oled is so thin any pressure i feel would just crack it.
I don't get it. Are there imported products you are thinking of which sell for the same number of US and Canadian dollars, despite the Canadian dollar being substantially weaker? That sounds pretty altruistic.