Apple Magic Keyboard for 11" iPad Pro 2nd Gen [MXQT2ZA/A]

I was hesitant to buy such an expensive keyboard, but it has turned out to be a great purchase. Here is why: 1. The keyboard is sturdy and never collapses when I am using it. 2. The keyboard has a touch pad! I have not used one for a long time and forgot how handy it can be. 3. The keyboard allows you to use the Touch Screen, The Apple Pencil, the Keypad, and the Touch Pad. It’s great to have choices. 4. The keyboard has low level backlighting of the keys. 5. The keyboard makes working from your lap, instead of a desk, very comfortable. The tilt screen adjusts to an easy angle. 6. The keyboard has an amazing, often overlooked feature….it has a USB-C charging port integrated into the hinge on the left side. See the photo. That is a pass-through charger, so when you ... MoreI was hesitant to buy such an expensive keyboard, but it has turned out to be a great purchase. Here is why: 1. The keyboard is sturdy and never collapses when I am using it. 2. The keyboard has a touch pad! I have not used one for a long time and forgot how handy it can be. 3. The keyboard allows you to use the Touch Screen, The Apple Pencil, the Keypad, and the Touch Pad. It’s great to have choices. 4. The keyboard has low level backlighting of the keys. 5. The keyboard makes working from your lap, instead of a desk, very comfortable. The tilt screen adjusts to an easy angle. 6. The keyboard has an amazing, often overlooked feature….it has a USB-C charging port integrated into the hinge on the left side. See the photo. That is a pass-through charger, so when you are charging your iPad you are also charging the keyboard (back lighting),and the Pencil. I especially like the fact that the hinge charging port is on the left side since the iPad charging port is on the right. Again, its nice to have choices. 7. The keyboard is a perfect size for the iPad. It is not super lightweight but it is lightweight enough. If I need to worry about weight I can easily remove the iPad and use it without the keyboard.

So I purchased this because they do a price match and at the price I got it for, it couldn't be beat. For starters, it was everything I was looking for in a keyboard "attachment/case" for the iPad. I would not exactly say it was "magical", but it is the best one on the market for the device but with that being said, I had to return it because it was missing one thing in the design, and that somewhat scared me a little. As someone who protects his devices religiously (almost to the point of obsession), this combo offers NOTHING by way of any protection, aside from the covers. As you can see, the corners are exposed, which makes it easy to remove and reattach if so desired, for other uses, if this thing takes a tumble somehow..well you get the idea. Also, the pencil ... MoreSo I purchased this because they do a price match and at the price I got it for, it couldn't be beat. For starters, it was everything I was looking for in a keyboard "attachment/case" for the iPad. I would not exactly say it was "magical", but it is the best one on the market for the device but with that being said, I had to return it because it was missing one thing in the design, and that somewhat scared me a little. As someone who protects his devices religiously (almost to the point of obsession), this combo offers NOTHING by way of any protection, aside from the covers. As you can see, the corners are exposed, which makes it easy to remove and reattach if so desired, for other uses, if this thing takes a tumble somehow..well you get the idea. Also, the pencil relies on the strength of the magnet, to stay in place, as there is literally nothing else holding it when the case is closed. When I would slip it into my bag, the pencil would always pop off and just sit there loosely. With that being said, if Apple would have had a pencil "holder" on this case, along with some sort of corner protection, it would be the closest thing to perfect I have seen. To use, simply pop it on, and the 3 pin connector powers the keyboard (so no external charging needed). The trackpad is extremely responsive and literally clicks everywhere (taps and clicks work). It does have a backlit keyboard as well, but the settings for brightness are not controlled by any key combinations like other keyboards for the device...but rather in the settings of the iPad itself. There is a passthrough USB-C connector on the side which is for charging the iPad while it is connected, which frees up the connector on the bottom of the device for other attachments. If one can get past the lack of corner protection and/or pencil "holder", I would highly recommend this. Sure it is expensive but just remember..they do price match!

For my needs, I prefer the Logitech - Combo Touch iPad Pro Keyboard Case over the Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad. Pros: + Has an additional USB-C port + Easy to remove iPad from the keyboard Cons: - Expensive* compared to other keyboard cases - Does not protect the sides of the iPad - Tilt back range is limited *I was able to get the Space Gray Magic Keyboard for iPad at a $100 discount making it the same price as the Logitech - Combo Touch iPad Pro Keyboard Case. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Picked up a couple of iPads to see which one I like and of course that means I needed to pick up a case. I got the Apple Magic Keyboard of iPad and this, the Logitech - Combo Touch iPad Pro Keyboard Case, to compare. This case is sleek, looks ... MoreFor my needs, I prefer the Logitech - Combo Touch iPad Pro Keyboard Case over the Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad. Pros: + Has an additional USB-C port + Easy to remove iPad from the keyboard Cons: - Expensive* compared to other keyboard cases - Does not protect the sides of the iPad - Tilt back range is limited *I was able to get the Space Gray Magic Keyboard for iPad at a $100 discount making it the same price as the Logitech - Combo Touch iPad Pro Keyboard Case. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Picked up a couple of iPads to see which one I like and of course that means I needed to pick up a case. I got the Apple Magic Keyboard of iPad and this, the Logitech - Combo Touch iPad Pro Keyboard Case, to compare. This case is sleek, looks nice, shows off your iPad's color, and the keyboard is easy to use. The case does offer an additional USB-C port on the side meaning you can charge your iPad using the case and plug something else directly into the iPad. This keyboard does fit nicely in your lap, even if your sitting so that your lap is at a downward incline. All that said, I just don't think it's the case for me. I'm the kind of person that likes to take my iPad wherever I go so having a case that can protects all sides of my iPad is important to me and this case does not do that. While the keyboard is just as easy to use as the Logitech keyboard, the trackpad and hand rest are smaller. I find that the bottom of my hand is resting on the edge of the Magic Keyboard case as opposed to fully on the case with the Logitech one. While I can easily remove the iPad to place into my extension arm near my bed, I can't use the case to prop the iPad up on my steering wheel in my car (I have to move the seat back, set the iPad in my lap, and look down at it). The keyboard is matte and fingerprints are easy to see on it. Overall, it's a nice keyboard case, it works great, looks sleek, and carries the Apple name. If you can get it at $200, all the more better. But for even that discounted price, I prefer what the Logitech - Combo Touch iPad Pro Keyboard Case has to offer.