Apple - Smart Keyboard for 12.9 - Inch iPad Pro - Gray
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Description
Features
Smart Keyboard available at Best Buy
The new Smart Keyboard for iPad Pro has all the utility of an ordinary full-size keyboard, but its technology is far from conventional
Draped with a custom-woven fabric that has been laser ablated to precisely define each key and ensure a satisfyingly fast and natural key feel
Below the surface of Smart Keyboard is a new conductive material
At just 0.1mm, it is nearly as thin as a piece of paper, yet strong enough to withstand a lifetime of folding
You won't find any batteries, cord or on/off switches with Smart Keyboard
What's Included
iPad Pro Smart Keyboard
Key Specs
- Model CompatibilityApple iPad Pro 12.9"
General
- Product NameSmart Keyboard for 12.9 - Inch iPad Pro
- BrandApple
- MaterialPolyurethane
- Model NumberMJYR2LL/A
- ColorGray
- Color CategoryGray
Compatibility
- Brand CompatibilityApple
- Model CompatibilityApple iPad Pro 12.9"
Design
- Case StyleKeyboard folio
- DesignSolid
Dimension
- Product Height0.51 inches
- Product Width9.48 inches
- Product Weight23.63 ounces
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year limited
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year limited
Other
- UPC888462794961
Customer reviews
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 2122 reviews
(2,122 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.0
Rating 4.0 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.4
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.4
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great new tool for my iPad Pro
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was weary of spending so much money on a keyboard, so I read reviews and several websites about this new tool, I also read about cheaper keyboards and looked at them in stores. I finally decided to dig deep into my shallow teacher pocket and buy this tool designed just for my expensive iPad. If I'm going to invest in this nice computer thingy, well, I might as well get the keyboard thingy to go with it. I now work at a Title I school. All breakfast and lunch is free. Kids are very poor in this neighborhood, but they are great! Being new, I'm setti g up my room. I just got a stapler, staples, tape and a hand held plastic tape dispenser, but no student scissors as we're all out. I went to Staples and bought 10 pairs of Fiskar scissors myself. So, I have no computer yet and I'm just using my own iPad and handy dandy keyboard for the time being. It's very nice. I carry my iPad in a small bag I bought to protect my iPad and hide it. I wrap the keyboard around the iPad when storing it and when I need to use the iPad I unwrap it to just slide touch or set it up on a table or flat surface to type. I am fluent in Spanish and I translated a parent letter for a teacher using Pages and emailed it to her all from my iPad Pro. The Pages program asked me if I wNted PDF, or Word and other things. The iPad was able to sync my program with the other teacher's program so all she had to do was print her letter. No sync problems. I'm still waiting on my 5 reams of precious copy paper. A fellow teacher gifted me two packs of paper until I can get my "fair" share of copy paper. I'm grateful to Apple for how you have helped improve my teaching and my ability to help others using these tools. This keyboard also protects my iPad screen when folded up.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
APPLE KEYBOARD
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to use, light weight, absolutely love that it charges itself through the IPad.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Works fine
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really appreciate the security the cover gives my iPad
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
i like the keys
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.i like the size of the keys. and the color of keys
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Keyboard Design
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I read a lot of mixed reviews and watched a lot of videos and was afraid to buy the keyboard but like the fact that it was thin and added very little weight to the device as compared to the alternatives. So I took the leap of faith and ordered the keyboard once it was finally in stock on the Best Buy website. I must say I am extremely impressed and can't understand what all the negative reviews were complaining about. I find that I type at the same speed as I do on a regular computer keyboard and the response its just enough to confirm that I pressed the key. I also found that with extensive typing my hands did not get tired. The keyboard not having a backlight is not a concern unless you type in a pitch dark room. The screen on the keyboard illuminates the keyboard enough to compensate for it not having a backlight in the keyboard itself. I have typed while watching a moving and on an airplane at night without turning on the overhead light. I just did not have an issue with seeing the keys. Then again I am a person thats able to type fast without even looking at the keyboard so take that for what its worth. The keyboard just simply works and I am glad I bought it over the heavier alternative which took away from the slim profile of the iPad Pro!
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Completely changed how I use my iPad
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I can’t say enough good things about this keyboard. I’ve had my iPad since around Thanksgiving of 2016 and I was hesitant to invest in this keyboard. I tried a bluetooth keyboard but it had a spotty connection and just didn’t feel natural. Almost a year later, I finally invested in this keyboard and it has been a complete game changer. It works perfectly with the iPad. No spotty connections. It feels natural to type on and makes using the iPad feel more like a laptop replacement. This may sound silly, but I was also really excited to find out that with the push of a button, you can see the emoji keyboard as well. That’s something I could never figure out how to do with the bluetooth keyboard. Pros: - Very thin and light weight - Easy to type on - Truly turns your iPad into a laptop replacement Cons: - None I noticed that some people complained that the keyboard wasn’t backlit. Most times I can sufficiently see the keyboard from the light put off by the iPad. I’m also a touch typist, so I rarely look at the keyboard anyway. I can’t speak to durability since I’ve only had it for about a week. I’m curious how the material that is over the keyboard will hold up to constant typing. I try to always have clean hands, but I know I get oils on my hands from touching my face and things like that, so I don’t know if/how that will eventually effect the material. This keyboard is such a natural fit with the iPad that it almost feels like a necessity for anyone who wants to do any sort of word processing or if you just don’t like typing on the touch screen. I just wish it wasn’t so expensive. But such is the nature of Apple products.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Works well with a slim profile.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.When I purchased my iPad Pro, I initially acquired the Logitech keyboard. I returned the keyboard within a couple days... It was too bulky. Then I tried Apple's Smart Keyboard. This keyboard is not perfect, but it works better than I would have originally anticipated. One of the negatives is that the keyboard is not backlit. This is not too bad as I am a touch typist, but sometimes in a dark environment, I miss the backlit keys which are an option on some other keyboard. What I like, however, is that the keyboard does not need charging... It is charged directly from the iPad Pro. The keyboard is also much studier than I would have thought. It is slim and does not add much bulk to the iPad Pro, which is great, yet it I can also use it on my lap without a problem. (It is not as sturdy as an actual laptop, mind you, but I am able to type with it on my lap on a plane or in bed without any issues.) Having to fold the keyboard several times to actually work is somewhat awkward and is a much less elegant solution when compared to the Microsoft Surface Pro. On the other hand, I am not sure how well the Surface would work on a lap. The Smart Keyboard also provides a "kickstand" for viewing or using the iPad in landscape orientation. The magnets hold well and the iPad does not dislodge from the Smart Keyboard when I am using it, which is good. The feel of the keyboard is not bad and kind of reminds me of the new MacBook, which a very short travel distance in the keys, which have an almost cloth-like feel to them (they do not feel plastic, like a typical keyboard). In comparison, however, I like the feel of the keys on the Microsoft Surface Pro better, which gives you a more traditional "keyboard" like feeling with a little more movement on the keys. The Smart Keyboard is a full-size keyboard, however, and includes an emoji button, which is nice for an iOS device. The iPad does sense when the keyboard is attached and removes the on-screen keyboard, which really lets you use the entire 12"+ screen to work, play, or do whatever you want. Unfortunately, neither the Smart Keyboard nor the Apple silicone case accommodates the Apple Pencil. Such a feature is probably best reserved for a case as opposed to the Smart Keyboard, but this is an oversight that seems odd for a company with such an eye for detail and the user experience. The Smart Keyboard can be flipped directly over and placed under the iPad Pro so that I can use the iPad Pro on my lap or a flat surface, which works well (better than the Logitech keyboard). Because the keyboard itself adds a little bulk and is only about 2/3rds of the width of the iPad, however, this results in the iPad Pro being able to tip back and forth when using it on a flat surface. The movement is very small and not a huge inconvenience or a deal breaker for me. I can see how some may find it annoying, however. I am still convinced that the iPad Pro with a Smart Keyboard (or any other keyboard, for that matter) is not necessarily a laptop killer. Aside from limitations with iOS, however, it comes close and the Smart Keyboard is one of the best options out there right now. It is sturdy and works well. I think Apple did a good job of balancing utility with minimal bulk and, of all the keyboard options out there right now for the iPad Pro, I think this is a very strong option.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
I think it's the best iPad Pro keyboard
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I went back and forth between multiple keyboards for my 12.9" iPad Pro and ended up returning all of them and keeping the Apple Smart Keyboard. I tried the Logitech Create Keyboard and Folio Case, Zagg Slim Book, and a generic one I purchased off of eBay all before deciding to keep the Apple Keyboard. The main thing I like about Apple's keyboard is that it is extremely thin and has a soft cloth touching the screen. I liked that the Logitech keyboard was backlight and had a top row of more advanced keys (for volume adjustment, a home button, etc.) but I didn't like that the keys could push up against the iPad's screen and, with the iPad in the case, it was thicker and heavier than a MacBook. The whole reason why I have a 12.9" iPad Pro is to have a thin and light device that is more portable than an ultrabook yet still productive enough to get my work done. The Zagg case had some positives as well. I liked that the keyboard was detachable, it had a hinge system like a notebooks, the keys were backlight, and there were advanced keys as well. But the plastic casing for the back of the iPad was cheap and cracked one week after use. I also didn't like that it was a Bluetooth keyboard, it did not use the keyboard port on the side of the iPad. So that's yet another device to keep charged up for trips. The Zagg also had the same problem as the Logitech: the keys could hit the iPad's display. I'm not even going to bother talking about the generic keyboard case I purchased off of eBay. That thing was a waste of money and I promptly returned it. So that left me with Apple's Smart Keyboard. I'll go over the positive first. The keyboard is deceptively thin even when it's on the iPad. I can put my iPad in almost any sleeve with the keyboard attached (sleeves that don't work with the keyboard also won't work with smart covers). The outside of the keyboard looks like a dark gray smart cover, you really have to look to notice that it's a keyboard. The keys themselves are shallow but I got used to them rather quickly. They're also covered in a vinyl-like material so that they can easily be cleaned if you happen to spill liquid on them. In fact, there isn't a gap around the keys which makes the keyboard pretty resistant to liquid and crumbs. The inside of the keyboard case is the same soft material that's inside of the Smart Cover. That means that the keys aren't going to get pushed up against the iPad's display. The keyboard itself folds out and you can use it in the same way as a Smart Cover. I can also type on the couch easier than I could with my Surface Pro 4. But there are some things I don't like about it. First, the price is a bit too high. Logitech and Zagg both charge about $20 less for their keyboards and they offer more features. I really wish Apple would reduce this to $139-$149 instead of $169. Second, the keyboard will hold the iPad at one angle only. It's fine for typing in my lap and on some desk surfaces but it would be nice to tilt the screen back more giving me more space to actually work. I still think this is the best 12.9" iPad Pro keyboard case on the market. Logitech just introduced a new Slim Combo iPad Pro case for the 12.9" and 10.5" iPad Pros. It seems to have the benefits of the Create keyboard case while adding new ones. It seems rather thick (1.02") at it's thickest point but the built-in kickstand (which works at multiple angles), Apple Pencil holder, and removable keyboard might pull me towards that. Until then, I'm going to recommend Apple's Smart Keyboard over the competition.
I would recommend this to a friend
Q: QuestionIs there cheaper key board to purchase for IPad Pro? And if so, is there any difference in functionality?
Asked by Trenn.
- A:Answer Hi Trenn: The Apple Smart Keyboard for the iPad Pro 12.9 inch, unlike some of the Logitech keyboard cases I tried out, does not feature back-lit keys. In the "store" position, it protects the glass face of the iPad Pro very well. However it does not protect the edges of the iPad's case as well as some of the Logitech products I saw. This is both a plus and a minus. The plus side is that the smaller overall dimensions of the Apple Smart Keyboard, when installed on the iPad Pro, allows it to fit into one of the standard sized iPad sleeves. The Logitech "Slim Combo" Keyboard Case is cheaper ($149.00) and has better features, in my opinion, including the backlit keys and better protection for both the glass face and the edges of the iPad Pro's case mentioned above. However, it does increase the dimensions of the device when the Slim Combo Case is installed and this my make it more difficult to find a protective sleeve that the iPad + Slim Combo Case will fit into. I hope this answer is helpful to you. Regards, Tony
Answered by Tony
Q: QuestionIs this keyboard also a case for the 2nd generation iPad Pro 12.9?
Asked by Help.
- A:Answer It is only a case for the front of your iPad. You would need to get a rear case if you wanted to protect the back of your iPad from getting scratched up.
Answered by jmadd
Q: QuestionDoes this keyboard fit the new 12.9 3rd generation ipad pro?
Asked by compatibility.
- A:Answer No. Apple moved the location of the smart connectors from the side to the back-bottom. In addition, the deminisions of the 3rd generation iPad changed. The 3rd generation iPad is smaller. The 3rd generation has the same size screen but smaller bezals, so the overall dimensions are slightly smaller
Answered by Curt
Q: QuestionCan the keyboard be used unattached via Bluetooth. I usually use a holder for the iPad itself and want to use just the keyboard in my lap or on a table separate of being attached to the bottom of the screen
Asked by Njf0618.
- A:Answer I highly doubt it will work. The keyboard power is drawn off the connector on the side of the iPad. Without the connector attached the keyboard has no power source.
Answered by LeeB
Q: QuestionWhat does it mean "backlit keys"? I want to get a cover as well as a keyboard for my new ipad 3rd generation. I read that the Apple keyboard doesn't have "backlit keys" and don't know what it means. Can someone explain what it is and why it's helpfu
Asked by Gettingtoknowyou02.
- A:Answer It means no light in the keys it’s dark
Answered by Wayne
Q: QuestionCan this keyboard be used if the iPad already has a case on it
Asked by Case.
- A:Answer No, I had a cover before, you can’t use them both because it needs the magnetic connection to stay in place. It will also drain the battery faster if you don’t remove it after you close it up.
Answered by Priscilla