I like having both, and I also have a Magic Keyboard as well. They all serve different functions to me.
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iPad Pro Smart Folio vs Smart Folio Keyboard?
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Maybe this topic should be made sticky, it seems to come up every week 
My take on it - if you always want the keyboard to hand then the Folio Keyboard makes a lot of sense. If you you are an occasional keyboard user then a Bluetooth keyboard is probably a better option.
My take on it - if you always want the keyboard to hand then the Folio Keyboard makes a lot of sense. If you you are an occasional keyboard user then a Bluetooth keyboard is probably a better option.
This really sums it up. I’d also say for those that aren’t sure, try a folio cover and budget Bluetooth keyboard first. It’s the way cheaper solution.Maybe this topic should be made sticky, it seems to come up every week
My take on it - if you always want the keyboard to hand then the Folio Keyboard makes a lot of sense. If you you are an occasional keyboard user then a Bluetooth keyboard is probably a better option.
Glad to see that! I like that Apple is pretty good about allowing these things, though I wonder if they would have allowed it if it had been in the other direction (meaning a partial refund.)
I’ve been vacillating over what to do with the Smart Folio vs Folio Keyboard and since I was near an Apple Store I decided to go have a look in person and seriously consider the folio keyboard.
My take on it - the 11in Pro the keyboard is fine, the device has weight but it’s still very wieldy when held as a tablet / book style.
But with the Folio Keyboard on the 12.9 it pushed the weight too far and I think it would be uncomfortable to hold. Yes, you can take the cover off but that kind of defeats the point, for me.
So, I ended up with this:
The Magic Keyboard is a perfect size for the 12.9 Pro!
So that will be going in my bag with my 12.9 and I’ve come back to my ‘plan A’ - folio cover + magic keyboard combo. The same price a the Folio Keyboard, but (for me) a lot better functionality.
And the keyboard is lovely to type on...
My take on it - the 11in Pro the keyboard is fine, the device has weight but it’s still very wieldy when held as a tablet / book style.
But with the Folio Keyboard on the 12.9 it pushed the weight too far and I think it would be uncomfortable to hold. Yes, you can take the cover off but that kind of defeats the point, for me.
So, I ended up with this:
The Magic Keyboard is a perfect size for the 12.9 Pro!
So that will be going in my bag with my 12.9 and I’ve come back to my ‘plan A’ - folio cover + magic keyboard combo. The same price a the Folio Keyboard, but (for me) a lot better functionality.
And the keyboard is lovely to type on...