Apple - Smart Keyboard Folio for 11-inch iPad Pro (4th Generation) and iPad Air (5th Generation) - Black
Model: MXNK2LL/A
SKU: 6340372
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Customers commend the Smart Keyboard Folio's high-quality keyboard, ease of use, and lightweight design. Many appreciate its protective qualities and how well it fits the iPad. However, some find the price to be expensive and wish the magnets were stronger. The keyboard's spill-proof feature and long battery life (or lack of need for charging) are also frequently praised.
Overall review: The keyboard is very easy to use, with it just snapping in place and connecting seamlessly. Great integration with the OS for key rebinding, language switching. While it protects the front and back (when in full case mode), the corners do not get as much protection. Pros: - The magnetic attachment just snaps in place, and the keyboard comes immediately when in tablet mode. It is also easy to remove the keyboard if needed - Water/spill resistant keyboard; no gaps between the keys means that your keyboard should be fine in a spill. It also means the keyboard is relatively easy to clean as well - Good integration: you can rebind various special keys easily in settings and switch between languages at the touch of a button - Pleasant feel of matte case - Two angles for typing - Relatively quiet keyboard Cons - The keys do not travel very far; if you are used to more traditional keyboards, there is less pressure (for me, feels a bit weird) - The case seems to attract dust - No media/function keys: the biggest loss for me was no escape key (but you can do control + [) - Case doesn't cover the corners much. If you are worried about dropping your tablet often and hitting the corners, this case probably isn't enough protection
Posted by user
For those whose budget does not allow for the Magic Keyboard, or, for those who don’t need a touchpad mouse, this is Apple’s answer. The case does provide protection all around the device, and the keyboard provides a decent typing experience. It connects via Smart Connector so you’re not forced to create a Bluetooth connection which is great. The typing experience is alright in that the keys seem to be covered in the cloth-like material. Key travel is almost non-existent, but it does provide feedback but muted- both in tactile feel and acoustics. The stand is good in that it provides a few different angles at which the iPad can be adjusted to for viewing, but it may be inadequate in some situations. This can have an advantage over the Magic Keyboard in that you can use this case in portrait mode without having to take it off completely and use it like a tablet in that orientation. Overall, I would recommend this case for those who don’t need a close to “laptop experience” with their iPad Air or Pros.
Posted by KageMaru
I've always loved this model keyboard case for Apple tablets. I tried the Magic one that "floats" and it hovers way too close over the keys to comfortably type. This version is much more comfortable and the keys tap very nicely. Good quality and easy of use go a LONG way for typing on this tablet. It also works for many models!
Posted by Yatesey
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