Thats because it seems like he is living a condo which has less space so less thing to buy and decorating it wont be too costly. It may not be the same if you have a house. Most of them seems like IKEA based and IKEAs fits good in condo spaces than houses.
I love my Surface Pro's kickstand and Type Cover even more now. I'm just so disappointed that Windows 10 experience in tablet mode is so far behind iPadOS
Having used the Surface for a couple of years before I switched to an iPad last year I have to agree. It's the subtle things but they make a huge difference from the usability standpoint. Surface as a tablet makes very little sense, it was almost painful to use it, especially compared to how it used to work with Windows 8 which was much more touch-friendly.
TBH I don't think Google cares what platform you use it on... they really aren't a hardware company. They just want people to use it, as such you would think they could get it right on iOS.
I think for most people Pages is more then adequate. It's only if Google Docs already functions into your workflow where this would be an issue IMO. Both are better then paying for word
Why is it that watching Dieter review any device is such a joy whether you like the product or not. Always asking the right question to make the viewer think for themselves. Stellar review!!!
with or without keyboard, iPad is not ergonomic, it is not for desktop works as usual , some APPS let you have the iPad in a good position with more freedom .
The magic keyboard is perfect for what I use my iPad for. I travel a lot for a living. I’m usually gone for about 20-24 days out of the month. The versatility of the iPad is ideal for someone that’s on the go a lot and the keyboard is perfect for someone like me who hates typing on a large touch screen. It serves as a stand for laying on the hotel bed while I watch a movie, it also affords the ability to protect your iPad while it’s in your bag and actively traveling. I love the feel of the iPad without a case too so the ability to just pick up the iPad without having to snap off a case is amazing. Idk…it just made sense for me to buy it. Definitely well worth the money.
Apple designed it this way because the floating effect is a major flex. Apple is banking in this keyboard popularizing iPad with looks rather than versatility.
Guillermo Lopez I agree that it’s meant to look good, over complete practicality but I don’t think people are going to spend over a £1000 minimum on such a device to flex in public. Especially to flex and not to actually use it for work. It’s not the same as AirPods. And the other guys right, the iPad is the best (really only) tablet on the market anyway, so it doesn’t exactly need a new PR scheme to make it more mainstream.
Leaving out the function row feels like one of those things Apple does where it intentionally gimps an otherwise great product so it can't truly replace another - in this case the MacBook line.
They actually want it to replace the MacBook eventually. The iPad is the future of mobile productivity (just like the laptop used to be). It’s a jack of all trades, and although it cant do some things quite as well as any laptop, it is IMO the best when it comes to working and studying.
Just got the iPad Pro with the Magic Keyboard today and I absolutely love it. It feels so much more like a MacBook than it does an iPad. In my opinion it is definitely worth the money.
Maitreya Bugde Well. I guess now you have to remove the iPad and rest it on top of the keyboard. Not sure if the hard edges of the keys rub against the back of the iPad... if not then this would be a nice workaround.
Carson Saldanha the third-person singular pronoun for romance languages typically translates to "it", leading English learners to use it as a proxy for "him".
I’m now actually gravitating towards the iPad Air because of this case and the availability of the Logitech trackpad case for the iPad Air. They do have a function row on the keyboard, the trackpad appears to be good, and when using the iPad in tablet mode the back is still protected when laying down on a hard surface. Only downsides (for me at least, don’t really need the additional power of the pro) are the slightly smaller screen (vs 11”) and the pencil 1 with its ridiculous charging design..
Just got it today. The keyboard feeling is much better than the Folio, kinda like the Magic Keyboard for Mac. The Trackpad is VERY nice, it works just as you would expect from macOS, together with a good RDP app (Jump Desktop in my case), it is the ideal „click, right click“ device when RDPing into Windows computers. What I didn‘t really know: it really does not fold further back than in this video. That is the maximum. I use the Folio very often as Tablet with the keyboard folded to the back. This is not possible with this keyboard. That I did not know and that really hurts me a little. Just as Dieter said, this keyboard might stay on the desktop rather than come with me. The Folio, or the normal cover are better as mobile „come with you“ devices.x
This may have already been mentioned below, but no dedicated holder for the pen = LOST pen for me... Thanks for the great review. You just saved me $300!
I just got mine yesterday and I love it. The lack of a function row doesnt bother me all that much. My only gripe is why can’t apple put the camera landscape mode vs portrait mode? Nobody uses it in portrait mode. Now with meetings I have to set my ipad up against books so people can see me properly.
The thing that really bugs me is u cant use it as a tablet when in the stand you have to take it out, i mean when i pay 300$ i dont want such sacrifices, come on apple!
Yeah, so if you want to start drawing or something, you have to take it off the stand and risk scratching it on a table or something. You can, of course, attach a Smart Folio cover whenever you want to use it as a tablet, but that's not only expensive and inconvenient, but it also means you have to carry two things with you...
I was pretty excited to get the magic keyboard, but just today I bought the smart keyboard folio instead. Use the Ipad in tablet mode all the time, quickly flipping the keyboard around the back and front whenever I want to write something like browsing the web e.t.c. Big deal breaker for me not being able to flip the keyboard all the way around on the new magic one so I had to pass.
How does it write w the pencil on that "floating" screen? I can't see how writing on screen would work out given there's practically no base support for the palm/pencil pressure.
I think there’s just no point to using the pencil when the ipad is on the keyboard, and it’s a terrible angle anyways. But recently I found that you can turn the ipad upside down when on the keyboard and you have the perfect angle for use with a pencil, and the keyboard act as a little privacy cover even hahah
@@cbravo5447 Sure. The thing is it's inconvenient cuz I'm used to (most users perhaps?) not having to detach and reattach the tablet back and forth just to draw. I like the new case overall but this is an inherent design flaw. The "solution" of taking it out and draw on the desk is very much like the iPhone 4 signal issue where Jobs told us "you're holding it wrong" as opposed to admitting they messed up on the design. Accessories are supposed to make the tablet using experience overall better, not some aspects better, some worse which seems to be the case here. Now i have a more flexible viewing angle but good luck on writing on screen without removing the device. Smh.
Geez. Just pull it off when you wanna use a pencil. This keyboard are not design to work with Apple pencil. Its an Ipad for god's sake. Not a Windows laptop. Does it break your arm or takes hours of your time just to take the Ipad off from the keyboard to use pencil? You are saying the magic keyboard is a flaw just because dont want to attach/detach it from the case which only takes about what? 1-2 seconds? So funny. You give some, you lose some. There's no perfect product. There is only a product that "perfect" for you need.
I just got mine and going to return it. I think if I could fully function without my MacBook I’d keep it, but I still need it and this case is more inconvenient then anything. I miss my the trifold case as it’s far more versatile
I got my daughter a iPad Air with magic keyboard and pencil bc like you said: she loves my iPad Pro , and that’s all she wants. For school and everything. So I got the keyboard because it helps with the school stuff. Especially composition
My MacBook recently died. While waiting on a replacement, I decided to get the MagicKeyboard. I can honestly say I prefer my iPad with the MagicKeyboard now over the MacBook Pro. Yes, there are reasons for a computer, indeed. But all my needs are met now - it’s almost like having a touch screen MacBook Pro - well, honestly, that’s precisely what it’s like.
What I like about what I’m seeing so far is that you can actually use it on your lap. I have tried to do that with my Surface Pro and it wasn’t stable. I’m looking forward to getting mine soon.
thank you for your review . the iPad can be a very good artistic tool . i’ve always wanted a XP-Pen Artist 12 Pro display drawing tablet but since apple announced apple pencil i wanted that instead. it seem to be more portable ,and is best for sketching and drawing and painting.
I think that’s a great point. The iPad is a great ‘mobile’ tablet device. I’m seeing that the magic keyboard operates best when at a desk. I have the last 11 inch pro with folio keyboard and it lets me use the iPad as a tablet on the go in confined spaces of public transport, but lets me spread out on a desk with full keyboard. How does one write on a floating iPad when attached to the keyboard? I’ve not seen any reviews tackle this yet.
Raised some really good points. The lack of back protection when not using this case with the keyboard is bit of an issue i think. not relaly sure how they could resolve that tho..
Love your reviews, always balanced and offering alternate perspectives (iPad + Magic Keyboard v. Surface X). Would have never thought of that comparison!
My moft stand still gives me more flexibility and keeps it like an iPad Pro If you want a laptop then get Bluetooth keyboard because you want an ipad before a laptop if you are doing things retroactively
I just bought a Pro. I have been using a Mac Air 2014 and it is giving me some problems. So I was looking for a replacement. I have also been using Affinity Designer a lot over the past year so I took a look at the PRO and was hoping to use it as a MacBook replacement. So I was not too sure about the keyboard........until I typed on it at the store.......sold!!! This keyboard feels much better to me than the one on my MacBook Air. As far as using this as a replacement for my MacBook......the only thing that I have found is that Excel on the IPad cannot run VB Scripts. I have one spreadsheets that runs scripts so I cannot use that on the IPad. It has only been 3 days so there may be more gotchas but so far that is the only one I have found.
Solid review despite it being a little quirky it actually worked and had good flow. Thanks for putting the Surface X in there so I could see it along side.
The mouse support is so silky smooth and it feels good to type on i just unfortunately hate the design wish the brydge keyboard design could have a baby with the magic keyboard and we get the best of both worlds
This is a really good review, I think you considered the right things and I have come to a similar conclusion as you, even if my perception of said conclusion is a bit more positive overall. I think this case allows you to use the iPad Pro as a laptop, and I also think that's something that a lot of people want. I think there is a big market for a device which you can use to watch RUclips, play mobile games, listen to music etc in your hand, then attach to a keyboard and trackpad and start word processing, video editing etc. This product allows the iPad to capture the audience who would previously had a laptop *and* an iPad, but only used the laptop for the more basic things an iPad can't do, or does a bit awkwardly, like word processing, spreadsheet editing, etc.
I didn’t realise until now how good the fun cations would be! And I dont like how I have to turn my iPad to unlock Face ID! And I have to take the iPad off the case to use it vertically
I hope IPad pro comes with inbuilt kickstand and detachable lightweight keyboard like surface pro x or Or surface pro X comes with fast processor, full app support and with audio jack.
The only thing I don’t like is the fact that I cant flip the keyboard around and use it in tablet mode while walking. I do that a lot with the folio when I’m at work and I am always on the go.
I ordered mine, but I wonder if I will want to store/transport the iPad and keyboard in a sleeve. I wonder how prone the keyboard will be to dust and debris, since it isn’t covered by the all forgiving AppleCare like most expensive apple items
Thank you for this video on the Magic Keyboard. I have decided to cancel my order, given your comment on it being a “One trick pony.” You likely saved me 350 of my hard-earned money!
I’m thinking of switching to an iPad Pro for my photo editing. I shoot portraits and headshots, professionally. I use Photoshop and Lightroom. I’m currently using an antiquated (but still chugging along) 21” desktop iMac with an elderly Wacom tablet for photo edits. I use a MacBook Air i3 as my laptop, and it does everything else. I mostly use the laptop for writing, as I’m also a professional copywriter. I do a lot of content consumption. And I take part time classes as a student. I need to read, write, edit photos and watch content. I want to pare down. I recently thought, “Would an iPad Pro just do everything I need? Could it?” Especially with the Apple Pencil and a Magic Keyboard, I feel like I could do everything. Photo edits & retouching, writing, reading and content consumption, etc. And after seeing the Apple keynote yesterday, and the new iPad....DROOL. Wow. Now I’m thinking of ditching my laptop and buying an iPad. Never really used one. Do you recommend?
Great review! Really helpful for me to understand pro's and cons. I love your comment about the best thing being that it makes it super easy to remove the iPad from the keyboard!!!
Microsoft could pull a similar design off with the Surface Pro by incorporating a dock for the kickstand. Like a sleeve the kickstand slides into and locks that way we can actually use one on our laps lol
First time I watch one of your videos I really love how you compare both benefits Surface and Ipad, finally someone do it. I'm really fan of the surface, not the ARM model, the impossibility to run every windows app in a Windows Device, it really broke the whole idea of have a Windows Device. But about the Keyboard Apple did a very well eye catching design, and add some great features.
I want one but the money is starting to add up. The os also can’t cash the check it’s hardware is trying to write. If you’re a programmer this device just doesn’t hold up at all unless you connect to a VM.
Would you use the iPad Pro as a laptop?
Im planning to
Yes , definitely
"Eye holes"? Seriously?
As your main computer? nah, but for a secondary laptop its great.
It's seems that apple is focused in making accessories their cash cow.
nah the pricing of the keyboard is wayyyy out of my mind
I know this is a review for the keyboard but... his living room has cosy looking furniture, a warm interior design and nice plants. Haha.
For real, Dieter has that warm vibe figured out
TV unit looks to be STOCKHOLM from IKEA.
Thats because it seems like he is living a condo which has less space so less thing to buy and decorating it wont be too costly. It may not be the same if you have a house. Most of them seems like IKEA based and IKEAs fits good in condo spaces than houses.
It's Dieter, what did you expect
@@iamnothing85 we all live in condos nowadays unless you're rich or in a ranch
Out of all The Verge reviewers thus far, Dieter has the best looking home. No contest.
In particular, the Eames lounge chair, even if it is a knock off one, I would love to have one of those
He has the best looking everything. Wink wink.
I'm sure Nilay has the best, go check out the HomePod review.
@@clee5653 I've seen it. I still like Dieter's home better
You know that they paid him to do this
12.9 inch version for 349 dollars, that's a great deal! **me before realising he was not talking about the iPad...**
Yassine Gherbi Apple combined 3 things they already make and kept the combined prices
Number padless keyboard 99$
Magic Trackpad 129$
Folio case 79$
The Ipad Pro 2020 in Brazil costs around R$ 7000, just think about it haha
@@victorfernandes5766 What is that in US?
KCScorpion34 way less around 700 -900 dollars use student discount
Well, Apple sells a monitor stand for $999. No, I did not miss type. Monitor stand, without the monitor...
Got mine for the 11”, super impressed. trackpad works just like it would on a macbook.
WORTH IT
i also want the 11 but screen is not XDR.
I agree! It’s worth it especially with Black Friday deals.
Dieter is just.. man. The guy is in a league of his own. Not a second wasted or uninspired. You rock dude.
I love my Surface Pro's kickstand and Type Cover even more now.
I'm just so disappointed that Windows 10 experience in tablet mode is so far behind iPadOS
yeah I feel you, think the same
Well windows is made for desktops and laptops so...
Apple has a long way to go to catchup, but most people don't need it so I doubt it's coming before they merge iPadOS with MacOS
Kickstand is horrible for lap use on the couch and in bed.
Having used the Surface for a couple of years before I switched to an iPad last year I have to agree. It's the subtle things but they make a huge difference from the usability standpoint. Surface as a tablet makes very little sense, it was almost painful to use it, especially compared to how it used to work with Windows 8 which was much more touch-friendly.
Let’s hope Logitech brings their keyboard with trackpad to the iPad Pro, rather than just for the lower tier iPads
Yes They do , check out 9to5 Mac new Video Posted Yesterday
Stuart Mills that’s only for the smaller 10 inch one 7th gen
If they do release one within a month, I will consider returning the magic keyboard and buying it.
I doubt that’s going to happen
Stuart Mills that’s for the lower tier iPads
The Verge team can't even see each other in person yet their production quality is still top notch.
Megan Ma ah the magic of the internet
“Google docs is still a mess on ipad”
Pretty sure that was intentional
Use it on safari, rather than app
neither in andorid is great. Better on browser.
On safari is great
TBH I don't think Google cares what platform you use it on... they really aren't a hardware company. They just want people to use it, as such you would think they could get it right on iOS.
I think for most people Pages is more then adequate. It's only if Google Docs already functions into your workflow where this would be an issue IMO. Both are better then paying for word
Why is it that watching Dieter review any device is such a joy whether you like the product or not. Always asking the right question to make the viewer think for themselves. Stellar review!!!
For me, I like that it is heavy. Gives me a feeling of security and that this is a quality product and not plastic rip off.
Don’t talk about Samsung like that, someone has to still try with the plastic junk.
6:12 That looks very uncomfortable.
Whole Food Plant-Based Man it really does 🙃
Yeah his shoulders are really tight for some reason 😂
The table is way too high, it's his setup that is not ergonomic
with or without keyboard, iPad is not ergonomic, it is not for desktop works as usual , some APPS let you have the iPad in a good position with more freedom .
“desk at the laptop.” Literally started laughing! The motion just was hilarious
The magic keyboard is perfect for what I use my iPad for. I travel a lot for a living. I’m usually gone for about 20-24 days out of the month. The versatility of the iPad is ideal for someone that’s on the go a lot and the keyboard is perfect for someone like me who hates typing on a large touch screen. It serves as a stand for laying on the hotel bed while I watch a movie, it also affords the ability to protect your iPad while it’s in your bag and actively traveling. I love the feel of the iPad without a case too so the ability to just pick up the iPad without having to snap off a case is amazing. Idk…it just made sense for me to buy it. Definitely well worth the money.
Apple designed it this way because the floating effect is a major flex. Apple is banking in this keyboard popularizing iPad with looks rather than versatility.
Guillermo Lopez where have you been the last decade? The iPad IS the most popular tablet. Nothing else competes with it.
Guillermo Lopez I agree that it’s meant to look good, over complete practicality but I don’t think people are going to spend over a £1000 minimum on such a device to flex in public. Especially to flex and not to actually use it for work. It’s not the same as AirPods. And the other guys right, the iPad is the best (really only) tablet on the market anyway, so it doesn’t exactly need a new PR scheme to make it more mainstream.
iPad is and has always been the only competitor in the tablet market.
You're actually really stupid if you think that
@@grunchidetrap476 Who are you replying to lol
Leaving out the function row feels like one of those things Apple does where it intentionally gimps an otherwise great product so it can't truly replace another - in this case the MacBook line.
Archivist42 I thought the same exact thing.
They actually want it to replace the MacBook eventually. The iPad is the future of mobile productivity (just like the laptop used to be). It’s a jack of all trades, and although it cant do some things quite as well as any laptop, it is IMO the best when it comes to working and studying.
its ok, the function row keys will be there on the Magic Keyboard 2 starting at $450
Don't worry, that row of keys will come in couple of years so everyone that got the first gen will buy the new one.
@@jamestribie3387 Just saw your comment, you're spot on.
Just got the iPad Pro with the Magic Keyboard today and I absolutely love it. It feels so much more like a MacBook than it does an iPad. In my opinion it is definitely worth the money.
Can you give an update on it?
Dieter is almost suffering for comparing Surface with a iPad hahaha
i thought the hinge would go all the way back. it makes it a little uncomfortable for artists and students to write/draw on
Maybe the next one.
Your supposed to remove it to draw. It takes a second.
@@kason9194 with the older one we could flip the keyboard backwards and write/draw withe ipad at an angle. That was the point.
Good point, Smart Keyboard or Logi might be more relevant then!
Maitreya Bugde Well. I guess now you have to remove the iPad and rest it on top of the keyboard. Not sure if the hard edges of the keys rub against the back of the iPad... if not then this would be a nice workaround.
Dieter is just so freaking good I would watch it review a wall
"it"?
Carson Saldanha the third-person singular pronoun for romance languages typically translates to "it", leading English learners to use it as a proxy for "him".
That 1 sec lull after the comparison is what earned this video a like 😂
Will this work with the 2018 iPad pro?
With that price tag, you kinda expect it to be perfect
Aditya Dandwate 100%. The floating design seems to make it uncomfortable to write on the screen when you’re typing
Alexander Wu you mean writing with a pen? You can just remove the ipad very easily
Nothing in this world is perfect not even an apple device
Aria Who want to remove it every time you have to write on it? Look at the way the surface does it.
@@Wagmiman I have a 2018 model and sometimes I do use the pencil when I'm using the iPad in a standup mode.
Dieter, one of my favorite faces on RUclips
I’m now actually gravitating towards the iPad Air because of this case and the availability of the Logitech trackpad case for the iPad Air. They do have a function row on the keyboard, the trackpad appears to be good, and when using the iPad in tablet mode the back is still protected when laying down on a hard surface. Only downsides (for me at least, don’t really need the additional power of the pro) are the slightly smaller screen (vs 11”) and the pencil 1 with its ridiculous charging design..
pencil charges in minutes so, that's not really a problem and make sure to look at bright spot issue
Just got it today. The keyboard feeling is much better than the Folio, kinda like the Magic Keyboard for Mac. The Trackpad is VERY nice, it works just as you would expect from macOS, together with a good RDP app (Jump Desktop in my case), it is the ideal „click, right click“ device when RDPing into Windows computers.
What I didn‘t really know: it really does not fold further back than in this video. That is the maximum. I use the Folio very often as Tablet with the keyboard folded to the back. This is not possible with this keyboard. That I did not know and that really hurts me a little. Just as Dieter said, this keyboard might stay on the desktop rather than come with me. The Folio, or the normal cover are better as mobile „come with you“ devices.x
when you saw the price. thats the time real magic happens😂😂😂
5:40 cuteness overload!
This may have already been mentioned below, but no dedicated holder for the pen = LOST pen for me... Thanks for the great review. You just saved me $300!
I’m a teacher and having a second screen and keyboard is a huge benefit in the eLearning environment.
Awesome review - Spot on on what the “IPAD IS” - ! Excellent - you nailed in!
I just got mine yesterday and I love it. The lack of a function row doesnt bother me all that much. My only gripe is why can’t apple put the camera landscape mode vs portrait mode? Nobody uses it in portrait mode. Now with meetings I have to set my ipad up against books so people can see me properly.
it costs as much as another 10.2" iPad
as much and maybe better a macbook
The viewing angle limit is a deal breaker. Why, Apple, WHY.
mensrea for me too...Sad
my guess is so that they can update it and give it more angles on the second gen and make more money. its all business bro.
Wow, kind of funny how many times that was hard to find arguments to justify this accessory...and I agree.
6:55 oh, that sound...
Ya nasty!
1:03 anyone else playing this satisfying sound over and over?
Definitely the most comprehensive and rational review of Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro so far !
The thing that really bugs me is u cant use it as a tablet when in the stand you have to take it out, i mean when i pay 300$ i dont want such sacrifices, come on apple!
Yeah, so if you want to start drawing or something, you have to take it off the stand and risk scratching it on a table or something. You can, of course, attach a Smart Folio cover whenever you want to use it as a tablet, but that's not only expensive and inconvenient, but it also means you have to carry two things with you...
Agree that’s why I bought the regular keyboard folio
I was pretty excited to get the magic keyboard, but just today I bought the smart keyboard folio instead. Use the Ipad in tablet mode all the time, quickly flipping the keyboard around the back and front whenever I want to write something like browsing the web e.t.c.
Big deal breaker for me not being able to flip the keyboard all the way around on the new magic one so I had to pass.
How does it write w the pencil on that "floating" screen? I can't see how writing on screen would work out given there's practically no base support for the palm/pencil pressure.
I think there’s just no point to using the pencil when the ipad is on the keyboard, and it’s a terrible angle anyways. But recently I found that you can turn the ipad upside down when on the keyboard and you have the perfect angle for use with a pencil, and the keyboard act as a little privacy cover even hahah
Exactly. Zero stability.
I get it... but couldn’t you just pull it off to draw?
@@cbravo5447 Sure. The thing is it's inconvenient cuz I'm used to (most users perhaps?) not having to detach and reattach the tablet back and forth just to draw. I like the new case overall but this is an inherent design flaw. The "solution" of taking it out and draw on the desk is very much like the iPhone 4 signal issue where Jobs told us "you're holding it wrong" as opposed to admitting they messed up on the design. Accessories are supposed to make the tablet using experience overall better, not some aspects better, some worse which seems to be the case here. Now i have a more flexible viewing angle but good luck on writing on screen without removing the device. Smh.
Geez. Just pull it off when you wanna use a pencil. This keyboard are not design to work with Apple pencil. Its an Ipad for god's sake. Not a Windows laptop. Does it break your arm or takes hours of your time just to take the Ipad off from the keyboard to use pencil? You are saying the magic keyboard is a flaw just because dont want to attach/detach it from the case which only takes about what? 1-2 seconds? So funny. You give some, you lose some. There's no perfect product. There is only a product that "perfect" for you need.
I just got mine and going to return it. I think if I could fully function without my MacBook I’d keep it, but I still need it and this case is more inconvenient then anything. I miss my the trifold case as it’s far more versatile
I got my daughter a iPad Air with magic keyboard and pencil bc like you said: she loves my iPad Pro , and that’s all she wants. For school and everything. So I got the keyboard because it helps with the school stuff. Especially composition
Best review out there. You nailed it. I got my Magic Keyboard today and sending it back, sticking with my Folio Keyboard. Thanks for the review!
My MacBook recently died. While waiting on a replacement, I decided to get the MagicKeyboard. I can honestly say I prefer my iPad with the MagicKeyboard now over the MacBook Pro. Yes, there are reasons for a computer, indeed. But all my needs are met now - it’s almost like having a touch screen MacBook Pro - well, honestly, that’s precisely what it’s like.
What I like about what I’m seeing so far is that you can actually use it on your lap. I have tried to do that with my Surface Pro and it wasn’t stable. I’m looking forward to getting mine soon.
Haha, great review! My favorite moment? Around 5:15 😂😂😂
thank you for your review . the iPad can be a very good artistic tool .
i’ve always wanted a XP-Pen Artist 12 Pro display drawing tablet but since apple announced apple pencil i wanted that instead. it seem to be more portable ,and is best for sketching and drawing and painting.
Depending on your needs IPad ‘s with IPad IOS can be used as a daily driver replacing your laptop without the magic keyboard.
I've got distracted by the Dieter'a cat in the vid xD
6:43 eeyeah
Gotta love 2021. They put out a keyboard that is so clearly leaps ahead of anything ever and still gets mostly hate.
can you use a tempered glass screen protector with this?
Eyeholes is how i call by eye thingies as well.
* iHoles
:p
Eye holes!! Haven’t heard that term since RUclips exists
I think that’s a great point. The iPad is a great ‘mobile’ tablet device. I’m seeing that the magic keyboard operates best when at a desk. I have the last 11 inch pro with folio keyboard and it lets me use the iPad as a tablet on the go in confined spaces of public transport, but lets me spread out on a desk with full keyboard. How does one write on a floating iPad when attached to the keyboard? I’ve not seen any reviews tackle this yet.
Raised some really good points. The lack of back protection when not using this case with the keyboard is bit of an issue i think. not relaly sure how they could resolve that tho..
I’m wait until the 2nd gen of the keyboard comes out with functioning keys
RedMotMan problem is that Apple never has down that. They leave that market to the 3rd party folks like Logitech.
They implemented that into the trackpad instead so good luck waiting for that
I dont think you really need function key. We only used it for volume and brightness which already easy enough to adjust in iPad Pro.
Shortcuts might be a big help for those keyboard lights
As an MS Surface user, I am completely jealous of the Magic Keyboard.
Love your reviews, always balanced and offering alternate perspectives (iPad + Magic Keyboard v. Surface X). Would have never thought of that comparison!
this guy makes great reviews
Love that iPad background. Can you share it??
My moft stand still gives me more flexibility and keeps it like an iPad Pro
If you want a laptop then get Bluetooth keyboard because you want an ipad before a laptop if you are doing things retroactively
I just bought a Pro. I have been using a Mac Air 2014 and it is giving me some problems. So I was looking for a replacement. I have also been using Affinity Designer a lot over the past year so I took a look at the PRO and was hoping to use it as a MacBook replacement. So I was not too sure about the keyboard........until I typed on it at the store.......sold!!! This keyboard feels much better to me than the one on my MacBook Air. As far as using this as a replacement for my MacBook......the only thing that I have found is that Excel on the IPad cannot run VB Scripts. I have one spreadsheets that runs scripts so I cannot use that on the IPad. It has only been 3 days so there may be more gotchas but so far that is the only one I have found.
I always look forward to the review by Dieter Bohn. He's video review is powerful and stylish. My favorite tech reviewer.
Can u drop the link for the home screen wallpaper please I’m begging 🥺
Solid review despite it being a little quirky it actually worked and had good flow. Thanks for putting the Surface X in there so I could see it along side.
Great video! No keyboard backlight control is weak and apple needs to move the camera to the top in landscape
The Verge is very local, they still use the pound unit.
This review is so genuine, thanks you so much Dieter Bohn.
The mouse support is so silky smooth and it feels good to type on i just unfortunately hate the design wish the brydge keyboard design could have a baby with the magic keyboard and we get the best of both worlds
Awesome critical review. Didn’t think about many of these things. Especially the viewing angle thing. Very helpful!
The fact that it is also a protective case is nice
I love the mic you are using. Which one is it?
Y'all will stan any white man with the smallest glimpse of a personality in a fraction of a second
Aw don’t be jealous
This comment reeks of envy
Great analysis! Couldn’t agree more. It does not improve the iPad itself if drawing or using the pencil is your main reason to own it
This is a really good review, I think you considered the right things and I have come to a similar conclusion as you, even if my perception of said conclusion is a bit more positive overall.
I think this case allows you to use the iPad Pro as a laptop, and I also think that's something that a lot of people want. I think there is a big market for a device which you can use to watch RUclips, play mobile games, listen to music etc in your hand, then attach to a keyboard and trackpad and start word processing, video editing etc. This product allows the iPad to capture the audience who would previously had a laptop *and* an iPad, but only used the laptop for the more basic things an iPad can't do, or does a bit awkwardly, like word processing, spreadsheet editing, etc.
Much better is the Logitec Combo Touch keyboard since it offers you the same quality as the Magic Keyboard and many more features for much less money.
5:40 the cats like who u talkin to
I didn’t realise until now how good the fun cations would be! And I dont like how I have to turn my iPad to unlock Face ID! And I have to take the iPad off the case to use it vertically
I hope IPad pro comes with inbuilt kickstand and detachable lightweight keyboard like surface pro x or Or surface pro X comes with fast processor, full app support and with audio jack.
The only thing I don’t like is the fact that I cant flip the keyboard around and use it in tablet mode while walking. I do that a lot with the folio when I’m at work and I am always on the go.
I ordered mine, but I wonder if I will want to store/transport the iPad and keyboard in a sleeve. I wonder how prone the keyboard will be to dust and debris, since it isn’t covered by the all forgiving AppleCare like most expensive apple items
Thank you for this video on the Magic Keyboard. I have decided to cancel my order, given your comment on it being a “One trick pony.” You likely saved me 350 of my hard-earned money!
does this magic keyboard work on the previous model of ipad?
Yes. Ipad Pro 2018 version.
Hopefully the second generation Magic Keyboard will include function keys on the top row.
i prefer a pop up on screen keyboard and want to buy a new iPad in case my old-6 years-one goes south. what model should i buy-how much should i pay?
I’m thinking of switching to an iPad Pro for my photo editing. I shoot portraits and headshots, professionally. I use Photoshop and Lightroom.
I’m currently using an antiquated (but still chugging along) 21” desktop iMac with an elderly Wacom tablet for photo edits. I use a MacBook Air i3 as my laptop, and it does everything else. I mostly use the laptop for writing, as I’m also a professional copywriter. I do a lot of content consumption. And I take part time classes as a student. I need to read, write, edit photos and watch content. I want to pare down.
I recently thought, “Would an iPad Pro just do everything I need? Could it?”
Especially with the Apple Pencil and a Magic Keyboard, I feel like I could do everything. Photo edits & retouching, writing, reading and content consumption, etc.
And after seeing the Apple keynote yesterday, and the new iPad....DROOL. Wow. Now I’m thinking of ditching my laptop and buying an iPad. Never really used one.
Do you recommend?
Great review! It might be good for the people who use iPad for casual computing. Your review helped me to make a sound decision. Thanks.
Great review! Really helpful for me to understand pro's and cons. I love your comment about the best thing being that it makes it super easy to remove the iPad from the keyboard!!!
A solid review. I think that Apple will release 2nd updated iteration of the Magic Keyboard in the near future.
Can you tap on the trackpad to click, or do you have to actually press down on it?
It would be more fair to compare it to a Macbook with a hardcaseshell thing around in terms of thicknesses.
Hey, that's my photo on the desktop of the Surface Pro. Wasn't expecting to see that! = )
Microsoft could pull a similar design off with the Surface Pro by incorporating a dock for the kickstand. Like a sleeve the kickstand slides into and locks that way we can actually use one on our laps lol
Why apple didn’t include haptic track pad aka force touch? Is a killer feature
First time I watch one of your videos I really love how you compare both benefits Surface and Ipad, finally someone do it. I'm really fan of the surface, not the ARM model, the impossibility to run every windows app in a Windows Device, it really broke the whole idea of have a Windows Device. But about the Keyboard Apple did a very well eye catching design, and add some great features.
Great HONEST review
I honestly would rather get the imac magic keyboard and trackpad. I think it gives you more versatility
I want one but the money is starting to add up. The os also can’t cash the check it’s hardware is trying to write. If you’re a programmer this device just doesn’t hold up at all unless you connect to a VM.