Exactly, kick stand is excellent, and the material is much nicer on the Logitech, no marks/smudges at all.
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Reviews for Logitech Combo Touch for iPad Pro 2021
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That's why I ended up keeping both. lol
Each of these have their pros and cons. MK is best if you really want to use the keyboard most of the time. The Combo touch is best if you want to use the iPad in the traditional sense as a tablet on your bed, couch, etc without having the keyboard hanging with it at all times but still get all around protection.
Does pulling the iPP out of the combo to use with the MK cause wear and tear in the Combo or iPad? I’ve been thinking about addin the Combo to us along side the MK when needed.
I change my 2021 12.9 iPP out of the Combo to use with different cases and haven't had any issues. I'm careful removing it but it's no big deal.
Many thanks. I've got one on order to alternately use with my MK. I will follow your lead and flip them as needed. One possible issue is the overall larger size of the Combo vs. the MK (they of course had to accommodate the Function Key row. I hope it fits in my existing carry and camera bags. But, I can always flip folios/bags ?
Speaking of bags! Pad & Quill. The strap is just a temporary fix, camera strap to use until P&Q release a real shoulder strap in 2022.
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Follow-up after gently nudged to purchase by great forum members! It just arrived, and I’m typing on it now. IMHO the trackpad works great. Much better than the Brydge I sent back previously. The larger size of the trackpad over the MK is much appreciated.
The keyboard feel is very good. I will have to spend some time with it and my 2020 MK to see if I prefer one over the other. I do find the spacebar needs a good push, when compared to my MK. Maybe it will loosen up with age?
I mistakenly ordered the Sand color over the Dark Grey. Other than eventual dirt/grease showing worries I think I like the Grey better.
OMG am I loving the function keys that of course the MK does not have! I’m not sure yet if this is really a design that will work on the lap as opposed to a desk. The MK is probably more lap friendly.
I think for travel I am going to be glad to have a fully enclosed/side protected iPP. Also, I won’t have the hassle of carrying both the MK and plain Apple folio.
I hope I haven’t bored you all. I’ll follow-up if I find some more pros and cons.
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After a couple of days with the Combo Touch I feel like I made a good purchase. I have not spend a lot of time using the keyboard. I feel like I have to give the key pushes a little more effort than on my 2020 MK, but of course I've hit those keys a lot more.
Does anyone think the Combo Touch Keys will, in time, require a little less effort? The space key feel is something I need to get used to. No big deal really, I learned to type on a
non-electric typewriter. "Suck it up", I say to myself.
The tactile feel of the woven cloth like covering is really, really nice. Not to mention the looks over a naked MK ( I do have my MK skinned with a D-Brand skin BTW). Hopefully with care, and careful cleaning the Combo Touch will continue to look good.
One other issue I have is while using the YouTube app. I get some cursor freezing, and in fact screen freezing. I have to back out and restart the app. I contacted Logitech and told me to update the firmware on the Combo Touch, the iPad, and the app. Which I found were all current prior to their recommendation. They also said to kill Accessibility settings. I did have one on that wakens the iPad from sleep by screen touch. I have turned that off and will see if anything helps. And I did reboot the iPad just for good measure.
In keyboard use mode I do of course have to have more desk real estate for the back "wing" that allows much greater angles than the MK. I just fits on my laptop lap board when I'm on the couch. I'm wondering if this is going to work well on an commercial fold down tray on a plane (with the keyboard)?
In bed without the keyboard I use a little padded (padded on the bottom) tray with an adjustable angle iPad holder from Amazon. Works great!
Again, sorry to bore you all with my "late to the game" Combo Touch revelations. It is just nice to find a product that offers so much utility and good looks in one product!
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Check out the Apple-exclusive colour way which is in between the too dark grey and the sand. That’s what I got and like it more.
Now you tell me
Since I’ve already returned another Combo to Amazon, unopened once, I dare not return another one and get on their “naughty list”. But your right, the Apple version color is the sweet spot!
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Returned mine, I just don't use a keyboard enough and the stand without it is just too heavy.
Speakers sound better without the case too.
Back to the folio only.
Speakers sound better without the case too.
Back to the folio only.
Where can I find this version? I went on Logitech.com and only see Sand and Oxford Grey. Is it available in the U.S?
Apple-exclusives are only available when purchased directly from their store both online and in-store.
Logitech Combo Touch Keyboard Case with Trackpad for iPad Pro 11 inch 4th generation - Apple
Apple Store Search Results
www.apple.com
Another exclusive colourway is their Belkin 4-pack AirTag case which comes in shades of blue. It’s really elegant.
There's no apple exclusive colour is there? the grey one on the apple site is exactly the same colour as the one you can buy anywhere from what I can see..
Anyway after sending back 3 of the grey ones for the 12.9, putting up with a grey one on the 11 inch until I sold that I bought the 12.9 sand before Christmas and its just as annoying to use as before, app scaling issues (apps randomly appear larger than the screen - only happens when using the Logitech combo), trackpad gesture issues, the only problem is I can't send this one back as bought it direct from Logitech and its been too long (was a Christmas present and hardly had chance to try it out until a couple of days ago), will just keep it for when I travel where I won't have to use that god awful trackpad as much.
Wow. I didn't know this function exists. Thanks.
I did perform the manual update after which it still reported the same firmware version being v00.11.01.05 and App v2.0.92.
Logitech Oxford Grey PN 920-010097
Logitech Sand PN 920-010119
Logitech Apple PN 920-010096
For whatever reason, Apple created it's own version and the firmware doesn't need updating.
I haven’t update the firmware of the keyboard now that I noticed but anyone else have the issue of the trackpad freezing? Like the pointer on the screen freezes or disappears for a min or 2.
I’m in the market for a new keyboard, and I was considering the Logitech Combo Touch… But how is the lapability? I usually sit in a recliner, so I have a lot of room for my legs to be propped up. I don’t have a desk, so yeah. I’ve been hesitant to try the Combo Touch because of the kickstand for that very reason: the lapability. What’s it like, folks?
I wouldn't suggest the Logitech for this use case. I would suggest the Apple MK or another third-party option that has a flat bottom.