There are many that look like it but only one Magic Keyboard. I’ve been using IPad pros for a few years now and I’ve only used third party keyboards, mostly because of the price. When I bought my 13 M4 I had no choice but to get the Magic Keyboard with it. I now only exclusively use my IPad for everything that I do. It’s so much lighter than using third party keyboards and the typing experience is just something else. You don’t miss using a laptop when this one feels so good.
Ya it’s insane how good it is, I was hauling third party keyboards as well at first and I thought they were great until I switched to the Magic Keyboard after 3 years and it’s game changer a bit pricey but worth it if you use your iPad a lot. Thanks for the comment!
The drawback of the Magic Keyboard is that it's lightweighted-ness makes it not ideal for using on your lap; the top-heavy nature of the setup will cause the entire thing to fall over. Drawback TWO is that it needs to be in Landscape mode in order to function. If you put the tablet in Portrait position, the keyboard will not work. Drawback 3 is that there needs to be a physical connection to the tablet in order to work. If it's disconnected, it will not function, since it does not connect wirelessly. The backlit keypad has only one color, while many 3rd party keyboards have RGB color options. The 3rd party keyboards might be heavier, but that is helpful for staying balanced when used on your lap, and the keyboards can function even if physicslly separated from the tablet (if it has Bluetooth). These points are enough to negate the claim of this video that "Every iPad user NEEDS the Magic Keyboard"
Very true. I guess it’s all just opinion based. I went from a third party keyboard which was great but as soon as I got the Magic Keyboard it was instantly my favourite thing ever. As you mentioned those are some drawbacks everyone should consider 100%, thanks for commenting this so other people can see it
@holtinspired Well said. At the end of the day, whatever keyboard we settle on that makes us feel thrilled and satisfied is the best keyboard for use. A positive about the Magic Keyboard is that it is quite lightweight, making it easier to carry for travel, as opposed to many other 3rd party keyboards, which add a lot of weight.
The typing experience on the Magic Keyboard is wonderful but the iPad "wobble" every time to touch the screen drives me crazy. The kickstand approach offers much more stability to the touch and drawing experience.
@@allenschneider1847 thanks for the comment! Yes that is very true it does have that wobble I feel like they are close to making it perfect for keyboard/ drawing on it but knowing Apple probably way down the line
for me it isn’t worth the price, too expensive when you could buy a macbook air, I’d rather use it as a tablet since I bought purposefully that way, and in the case of needing an external keyboard I have a logitech one, this allows me to use it in portrait mode, which I think it’s the best for writing in general, code, emails, docs, etc, the magic keyboard forces you to use it as a laptop and that sucks
Ya that does make total sense, Honeslty your right not everyon needs one especially if you already have a laptop, I personally like using the keyboard on it and the laptop But i do not need it I just like it a lot!
There are many that look like it but only one Magic Keyboard. I’ve been using IPad pros for a few years now and I’ve only used third party keyboards, mostly because of the price. When I bought my 13 M4 I had no choice but to get the Magic Keyboard with it. I now only exclusively use my IPad for everything that I do. It’s so much lighter than using third party keyboards and the typing experience is just something else. You don’t miss using a laptop when this one feels so good.
Ya it’s insane how good it is, I was hauling third party keyboards as well at first and I thought they were great until I switched to the Magic Keyboard after 3 years and it’s game changer a bit pricey but worth it if you use your iPad a lot. Thanks for the comment!
Just an FYI, the Magic Keyboard is $300 for the 11 inch and $350 for the 13 inch. I found mine on eBay for under $100 refurbed.
@ ya I got mine refurbished as well it was $200 but they were crazy expensive brand new
Same I’ve been using ESR and they’re a great price and honestly pretty fantastic.
Where did you get that background?
I just searched up cool iPad backgrounds and scrolled a lot online! I can send you the link if you would like
@ yes please
The drawback of the Magic Keyboard is that it's lightweighted-ness makes it not ideal for using on your lap; the top-heavy nature of the setup will cause the entire thing to fall over.
Drawback TWO is that it needs to be in Landscape mode in order to function. If you put the tablet in Portrait position, the keyboard will not work.
Drawback 3 is that there needs to be a physical connection to the tablet in order to work. If it's disconnected, it will not function, since it does not connect wirelessly.
The backlit keypad has only one color, while many 3rd party keyboards have RGB color options.
The 3rd party keyboards might be heavier, but that is helpful for staying balanced when used on your lap, and the keyboards can function even if physicslly separated from the tablet (if it has Bluetooth).
These points are enough to negate the claim of this video that "Every iPad user NEEDS the Magic Keyboard"
Very true. I guess it’s all just opinion based. I went from a third party keyboard which was great but as soon as I got the Magic Keyboard it was instantly my favourite thing ever. As you mentioned those are some drawbacks everyone should consider 100%, thanks for commenting this so other people can see it
@holtinspired Well said. At the end of the day, whatever keyboard we settle on that makes us feel thrilled and satisfied is the best keyboard for use. A positive about the Magic Keyboard is that it is quite lightweight, making it easier to carry for travel, as opposed to many other 3rd party keyboards, which add a lot of weight.
The typing experience on the Magic Keyboard is wonderful but the iPad "wobble" every time to touch the screen drives me crazy. The kickstand approach offers much more stability to the touch and drawing experience.
@@allenschneider1847 thanks for the comment! Yes that is very true it does have that wobble I feel like they are close to making it perfect for keyboard/ drawing on it but knowing Apple probably way down the line
I don’t understand why Apple didn’t release an updated Magic keyboard when they released the updated iPad Air this year. 😢
Ya I know I really wish they did a refresh one at least they just went straight to the m4 iPad keyboard
Just get the iPad Pro brokey
@ valid point.
Sensible take
Thanks!
for me it isn’t worth the price, too expensive when you could buy a macbook air, I’d rather use it as a tablet since I bought purposefully that way, and in the case of needing an external keyboard I have a logitech one, this allows me to use it in portrait mode, which I think it’s the best for writing in general, code, emails, docs, etc, the magic keyboard forces you to use it as a laptop and that sucks
Ya that does make total sense, Honeslty your right not everyon needs one especially if you already have a laptop, I personally like using the keyboard on it and the laptop But i do not need it I just like it a lot!
The sound is extremely terrible…..
The keyboard sound?
Wtf can easily find it in eBay new open box for 150$
Ya its great but the brand new ones are ridicoulously expensive its crazy