What kind of mouse and keyboard do you recommend for iPad PRO?

[jamwin]

Hello, is bluetooth the best way to connect an external keyboard and mouse to an iPad PRO? Once connected, is it as convenience as a laptop computer in terms of browsing the internet and programming on webpags? For example, taking online courses on programming via an iPad PRO and type the programs on the browser.

I haven’t found one yet but it would be great for using a virtual windows desktop on the iPad, which means I don’t have to carry my laptop and my iPad. The iPad Pro is great for reading and annotating docs with the Apple Pencil, and with the Logitech keyboard case makes a decent laptop alternative. I use a virtual windows desktop for work and when using this on the iPad it’s a pain to use the touch screen, a mouse would be a lot easier.

 

[Flute Ipad]

[doublepost=1529943749][/doublepost]You guys check out Citrix X1 mouse and SwiftPoint GT mouse for Ipad. These Mice are compatible with the Jump desktop application. My workflow looks like this...

1. create a virtual machine on paperspace.com
2. install jump desktop host on the virtual machine
3. remote into your virtual machine using the jump desktop IOS app
4. Use one of the above mice and you now have a full blown operating system and mouse control when you need it.

The only down side to this workflow is that you need a stable internet connection and have to pay for a paperspace machine. If you already have a good workstation, then you can eliminate the paperspace machine cost.

[doublepost=1546879832][/doublepost]I am very interested in trying this out...will I be able to use my iPad as I usually do (gmail, browse using Explorer, use Pages) with the mouse or would I be limited to using it on the “virtual machine” paperspace.com?
Will it work on an iPad Air 2 OS 12.1.1?

 

[sno1man]

I think we are far more likely to see a more robust file management app and somewhat more desktop environment on the iPad before we see mouse support in the OS. I was working for a developer in the early days of the iPad and Apple told us at the time that no mouse support was a way to force app developers to make their apps as touch friendly as possible.

Now with later iterations (eg. pencil support) they have backed off that a bit.
As others have said, it is possible for a developer to add mouse support to their app, but it's on them. And based on my experience, without OS support , mice are a total PITA

 

[willentrekin]

I think it's great not to use a mouse. I find touch intuitive for everything I would do on an iPad.

I use a Zagg Slimbook on the bus. It basically makes the iPad a small laptop, but without a touchpad. It's a pretty great keyboard and case.

When I'm not on the bus, I use the same Magic Keyboard I use with my Mac mini.

 

[Steven Brown]

I want to buy Logitech Slim Combo with detachable keyboard. Its looking good for iPad

 

[adib]

You cannot connect a mouse at all. A keyboard can be connected perfectly fine with Bluetooth, and after that it'll essentially be as convenient, yes. For development however, it's important to note that there's no full IDE or compiler available for iPad.

There are Pythonista, Codea, and Swift Playgrounds.

 

[willentrekin]

I want to buy Logitech Slim Combo with detachable keyboard. Its looking good for iPad

Looks nice for sure.

I think what bothers me about kickstand devices like that is their ability to be used on a lap. I use a Zagbook, which makes my iPad Air 2 feel a lot like a mini laptop, complete with a hinge that keeps the screen at a good angle without using a kickstand. Same with some of Belkin's cases.

It's why I don't get the adoration for the Surface.

But ymmv

 

[casperes1996]

There are Pythonista, Codea, and Swift Playgrounds.

Yes well, now export a compilled program from either of those. I don't have experience with the two first, but Swift Playgrounds is for learning, quickly trying out ideas, etc. You can't write an app or full program in Playgrounds. It is not a full IDE. It is a code editor with a live-view.

 

[adib]

Yes well, now export a compilled program from either of those. I don't have experience with the two first, but Swift Playgrounds is for learning, quickly trying out ideas, etc. You can't write an app or full program in Playgrounds. It is not a full IDE. It is a code editor with a live-view.

The first two provide runtimes that enables you to build App Store apps. Just rent a remote mac for an hour to do the packaging and upload.

 

[casperes1996]

The first two provide runtimes that enables you to build App Store apps. Just rent a remote mac for an hour to do the packaging and upload.

Alright, fair enough, but remote Mac still required. That's a pretty key issue I'd say

 

[IDevil]

I don't like this way of doing business. It is easy for them to add such feature but they intentionally limit such basic functionality to make customers to buy multiple devices. Running out of innovation, they included unless features like touchbar on the Mac. Only iPhone can make/receive phone calls. iPad has bigger screen but can't make/receive calls and there is no access to mouse. It also cannot be used to develop apps. If you want to use the mouse and develop apps, buy a MacBook. I don't like to carry multiple devices. It is heavy.

They could just make a convertible with LTE (voice and data services) portable device that can do all.

You are not

I don't like this way of doing business. It is easy for them to add such feature but they intentionally limit such basic functionality to make customers to buy multiple devices. Running out of innovation, they included unless features like touchbar on the Mac. Only iPhone can make/receive phone calls. iPad has bigger screen but can't make/receive calls and there is no access to mouse. It also cannot be used to develop apps. If you want to use the mouse and develop apps, buy a MacBook. I don't like to carry multiple devices. It is heavy.

They could just make a convertible with LTE (voice and data services) portable device that can do all.

You are not total right with this.
You have a great number of Apps to use to cover these ‚gaps‘.
Use FaceTime for calls - even on iPad.
Use Skype for calls - on iPad, too.

If you want to code on iPad, there are different apps for coding in the Appstore (e.g. Textastic, Swift Playground).

At least you can also use a mouse with your iPad on a remote PC/Mac. Not cheap, yes, but efficient.

I love my iPadPro 2018, which becomes my 1st device! I use Office365, which is amazing with it‘s platform independent features (not 100% perfect), I use different Apps for all other tasks and finaly use a VNC connection to my MacMini for those things, I have to use, but they are not supported by iOS.

I agree with you, a mouse would be welcome on native iOS as well, but using the Pencil as pointing device is efficient as well.
Sometimes, I tip my finger on the MacBook screen, and be disapointed, when nothing happens. Maybe we start to change our handling during the time as well...?!?