I was pretty high on the CT going in, but ended up returning it today in favor of the MKB. I’ll certainly miss the coverage when detached from the keyboard, but the weak lap support ended up being too much of a hindrance for my use cases.
Do you have the same problem when scrolling with the touchpad?Hello everyone.
I received my 2021 12.9" iPad Pro & Logitech Combo Touch on Friday.
I won't offer a full review, but would like to share some observations. And am happy to answer any questions that come
Yes, it is def stronger. I have the older 10.5 version and while keyboard doesn’t fall off , it detaches wayyy easier than this newer 11 version 3rd gen. It’s almost even hard to take off.Anyone knows if the magnet on this keyboard/case is stronger than the previous version?
I love my old combo touch, but sold it because the magnet was too weak for my liking. I then bought the Magic keyboard, but if this new Combo Touch is better, I'm going back.
Thanks for the feedback. I was just about to snag a Logitech. Now I think I’ll pass.I picked up two Logitech Combo Touch keyboards- for my new iPad Pros in 11" and 12.9"
Had them for a day and gone straight back to Apple.
The reasons are as follows:
-scrolling was quite choppy
-trackpad feels pretty bad to the touch
-overall far less pleasant to use than the ML
I will miss the functions row at the top and the ability to detach the keyboard but, overall, I didn't find the Combo Touch to be good enough.
Had the Logitech case but as mentioned in my video it’s heavy (Over 3lbs when on the 12.9 and over 2lbs when keyboard detached), found it tricky to open and biggest deal breaker for me was the case completely covers a microphone on the iPad (not even a cutout for it) which after testing does indeed diminish audio capture quality.So who is choosing this Logitech keyboard over the Apple one? I have the Apple one arriving tomorrow. But I almost like the combination of the Logitech better where you still have a back case when detaching the keyboard. Right now I’m using the magnetic Apple folio which is fine. The cost of both the Apple folio and Apple keyboard for my IPP 11 inch is almost double the dual purposed Logitech. It’s not even so much the price but just having to use 2 Apple products to get the versatility of the Logitech.
Nope. For me it's similar to scrolling on a Mac with a Trackpad. Or to the iPad using your fingers.Do you have the same problem when scrolling with the touchpad?
I've never had the older version. But I second, that the magnets are pretty strong. Not too strong, IMHO, but also not too weak. Seems pretty spot on.Yes, it is def stronger. I have the older 10.5 version and while keyboard doesn’t fall off , it detaches wayyy easier than this newer 11 version 3rd gen. It’s almost even hard to take off.
Not to say he is/you are wrong. But my experience is the exact opposite.I picked up two Logitech Combo Touch keyboards- for my new iPad Pros in 11" and 12.9"
Had them for a day and gone straight back to Apple.
The reasons are as follows:
-scrolling was quite choppy
-trackpad feels pretty bad to the touch
-overall far less pleasant to use than the ML
I will miss the functions row at the top and the ability to detach the keyboard but, overall, I didn't find the Combo Touch to be good enough.
Not to say he is/you are wrong. But my experience is the exact opposite.
Scrolling is buttery smooth to me. And the trackpad feels fine. And I generally say that as someone who HATES every trackpad on EVERY single computer other than Apple's. The only other trackpad I have experienced so far that is okay... is the Microsoft Surface Book one (the tablet with detachable keyboard and fulcrum hinge). All the others I really, really hate.
The Logitech one... I'd put on par with this MS one... maybe slightly above.
Another question: is it possible to use it on your lap sitting on the couch or is this a no go with it?
I'd literally just buy it. It's a good case. Good keyboard. I'm happy. I also experience zero issues.Damn, I really wanted to get the Combo Touch as it seemed to be the perfect solution, but now I'm torn :/
I absolutely need my iPad to be in a case and well protected. It won't be when using the Magic Keyboard. I guess I'll wait and see if Logitech can improve things with firmware updates.
Another question: is it possible to use it on your lap sitting on the couch or is this a no go with it?
I like the idea of this case but I feel like unless you are going to use it on a desk it’s going to be very tricky. So on a bed or sofa/chair using the keyboard on the laptop is a no go. This is the reason I went with the magic keyboard over this model.