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10 Tips and Tricks for the iPad Pro Magic Keyboard
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Just tried it after seeing the vid and your comment. Seems like you have to tap it twice vs once, but works consistently in a quick test on YouTube. (Set Globe key = ESC, open vid in full-screen, tap globe key twice and it exits full screen mode)
The quality of this thing is excellent. The backlighting is fantastic and I like the feel of typing. Really beats the smart-cover experience in every way. I am very happy I bought this.
OK figured it out. It does work when viewing YouTube videos in browser (Safari) but not through the YouTube app.
Best Buy is showing the 12.9” versions in stock and arriving by Thursday if ordered today.
I’d love to try it out in a store after the lockdown. I have a MBP 15 for heavy work and the iPad is still limited by its software and there’s no way I’m paying 400€ for a keyboard that is as heavy as the iPad and they weigh more than a Macbook Air.
That said, iPad 2020 is my first tablet and it is a gorgeous device.
That said, iPad 2020 is my first tablet and it is a gorgeous device.
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Thanks! I cancelled my Apple order and bought it at Best Buy. Delivery by this TUESDAY!
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Greatly appreciate the tip about evoking the software keyboard. I hadn’t discovered that yet. Really appreciate the Magic Keyboard. The keys make more of a thunk than other Apple keyboards, which I like a lot, plus the feel of the keys is excellent. The caps are stable with a good amount of travel.
The trackpad works very well and easy to adjust to — the smaller size feels just fine from the git-go.
The trackpad works very well and easy to adjust to — the smaller size feels just fine from the git-go.
More functionality at the same price but thinner and less weight? Yeah, who in their right mind wants that?
Yep, I ordered mines yesterday, it’s arriving on tuesday. I wasthinking of buying via Apple and using the student discount, but the shipping date was more than 2-3 weeks...
Just this morning i had to explain to my 2.5yo that you can’t draw on a macbook‘s screen, cant touch the screen, cant pull the screen out to use as a tablet..
There might be room on the 12.9” Magic Keyboard but there definitely isn’t on the 11” (I only have the 11”). Even getting to the number row and the delete key are problematic on the 11”. I’m getting used to it but having another, even very thin row is just not practical.
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Not possible with the Magic Keyboard. The Smart Connector is on the side of the iPad Pro. There is no possible connection in Portrait with this keyboard.anyone know an option for portrait mode with this? Nobody seems to be asking..
or perhaps more accurately, many people want THIS. I know I’ve been waiting a long time for it
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It is under General->Keyboard->Hardware Keyboard->Modifier Keys. You only have this menu item if you have a hardware keyboard attached.
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That function row magic keyboard is exclusive to the next iPad Pro model
They will probably add Touch Bar to the keyboard instead of function keys
Also if you are using multiple languages (I write in English and Thai) pressing the globe key cycles, English, Emoji, Thai, English.
Had both a MBP 15” and iPad Pro 12.9 and sold the MBP. The general consensus for people that have both usually involves the person consistently using the iPad Pro. It’s interesting.
Try a pinch gesture on the trackpad for exiting full screen.
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Somebody else may want to detach the iPad from the keyboard and use it as a tablet at half the weight and bulk.
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I’m surprised they didn’t make it able to fully fold back on itself. That is the main reason I’m not getting one. I don’t want to have to take it off every time I want to use it laying flat
You are missing out on my favorite things of the ipads magic keyboard though. The trackpad and using it comfortably on your lap.
Not everyone wants to eat vegetables or exercise or...
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Nice tips there. It’s a shame a few extra F Row keys weren’t added. I’m enjoying the case so far, but to be honest I think I’m going to return it and simply use a Magic Mouse. (I’m more of a mouse person anyway)
If it weighed less, was a real 360 hinge convertible with proper keyboard and trackpad, real OS.
Yes. It would be a perfect convertible.
Basically just make the MacBook 12 convertible with pen support.
Put Arm in it if you really have to.
It's not that hard apple. Let's go.
Until macOS does have proper IOS apps it’s a non starter for me.
If anything in the future i can see the iPad pushing the mac out. If they can put the pro apps on the iPad there will be little reason to buy a MacBook down the line.
Despite the outlandish price and heavy weight, I’m loving it.
You can use it to view in portrait mode but NOT with use of the keyboard, just as a stand.
I love the viewing angles and versatility. I’m using a 12.9 upgraded from a 2 yo 11 pro with the Smart Keyboard.
The iPadios is so much better than when I tried the larger iPad pro 2 years ago. ...Much better use of screen space.
You can use it to view in portrait mode but NOT with use of the keyboard, just as a stand.
I love the viewing angles and versatility. I’m using a 12.9 upgraded from a 2 yo 11 pro with the Smart Keyboard.
The iPadios is so much better than when I tried the larger iPad pro 2 years ago. ...Much better use of screen space.
I’m loving this thing and it can mean I don’t need a laptop at all. My desktop and this. I’m an illustrator, so Mac’s lack of a screen you can draw on answers one of the questions so many people ask. “Why not just use a MacBook” is easily answered for me... you can’t use it as a drawing tablet. Hint number 10 just made it even better for me.