Apple Announces Redesigned Magic Keyboard for New iPad Pro Starting at $299

[Justjay27]

I was actually curious as well. This would be amazing.

i don't think so since the older Pros are a little thicker. I mean it may fit but it probably wont close all the way without damaging the hinge

 

[Nclaire44]

Is the 11" version full size this time?

 

[Nintendolinky]

"feels just like using a MacBook." Just buy a MacBook then, seriously Apple, I love my iPad but hopefully WWDC sorts iPadOS out.

 

[jonnyb098]

Will it work with the previous iPad Pro models?

Nope, the accessory lineup is now a bigger mess than the iPad lineup was. Nothing new or old for the accessory will work with each other.

 

[aknabi]

In terms of price: MacBook Air 512GB + iPad = iPad Pro 512GB + new MKB

I'd say for 90+% of people the left side of the equation is a no brainer better value.

 

[AlexESP]

Man you add this to an iPad Pro and you're past the price of an M3 MacBook Air.

Ok, but that’s the point — I don’t want a MacBook, I want an iPad. To me, this is obviously more expensive.

 

[Seanm87]

I was wondering how they managed to fit in a larger trackpad and function keys. Interestingly, it looks like the bottom hinge part goes directly vertical instead of leaning forwards like the last model. Due to the lighter weight maybe?

 

[Kottu]

iPad Pro with 512gb, Magic Keyboard and pencil without applecre+ cost just 50$ less than a M3 MacBook Pro with 16GB /1TB. In Sweden.

IPad : 2632$
MBP : 2679$

 

[brofkand]

MKB V1 launched at 329, that’s like 400+ with inflation.

That price was offensive too.

 

[Seanm87]

Ok, but that’s the point — I don’t want a MacBook, I want an iPad. To me, this is obviously more expensive.

Agree. I prefer the iPad over a MacBook because I can detach the keyboard when I’m lying in bed or on the sofa. A touchscreen is better for that. Then dock when at a desk. Surprising the amount of people that struggle to understand this.

 

[Pezimak]

I'm impressed. Tempting.. but I need a new Mac. But OLED...

 

[jkestner]

For that price, they could've made the keyboard out of an iPad 10.

 

[Delgibbons]

Escape key gives me hope. Just dual boot Mac OS already.

 

[contacos]

That keyboard (in Euro) costs as much as my iPad 3 cost back in the day

 

[tomtad]

This not being compatible with the Air is the disappointment from today. No doubt it's due to the weight but this means the Air is stuck with no function keys, even the base iPad gets them

 

[tobybrut]

Will it work with the previous iPad Pro models?

Probably not since the iPads are a different size than the last model in all dimensions.

 

[Apple Fan 2008]

I've been waiting for them to upgrade the keyboard. The 10th gen iPad keyboard had a function row and the Pro didn't before.

 

[unobtainium]

Does the new iPad Pro work with the last gen keyboard?

 

[jonnyb098]

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I was wondering how they managed to fit in a larger trackpad and function keys. Interestingly, it looks like the bottom hinge part goes directly vertical instead of leaning forwards like the last model. Due to the lighter weight maybe?

That’s precisely why. The iPad is lighter and base is now heavier. Allowing the back to tilt back farther, opening up all that room for function keys and trackpad space

 

[eno12]

A $300 iPad keyboard?

My goodness

Crazy town

You have no idea what you are talking about. Yes, you can get an ok keyboard for < $100 but those of us who spend all day typing spend a lot more than that on a keyboard. Just the shell of mine (no key caps or switches) was $100. Once everything was said and done it was closer to $300 and I have a keyboard that will last me many years and functions the way I need it to.

Not sure how good this keyboard is but I am sure there will be people who see a benefit to its design.

 

[darngooddesign]

Finally, an Esc key!

I wonder if CMD + . still works as Esc now.

 

[miq]

Laughably expensive. This + 256GB 13in iPad Pro is more expensive than the 512GB 14in MacBook Pro here in Aus.

 

[jonnyb098]

Does the new iPad Pro work with the last gen keyboard?

Nope. Nothing announced new will work with older iPad pros. And nothing old will work with the new ones. A mess of an accessory lineup now

 

[Mr. Nice]

Man you add this to an iPad Pro and you're past the price of an M3 MacBook Air.

Apple's logic for the post pc era:
The iPad + keyboard case cost more than a MacBook Air.

My problem:
If you use an iPad with keyboard 80-90% of the time, then honestly you don't really need an iPad.

 

[Anijake]

Forget, see answer above

how about the reverse? will the old Magic Keyboard work on the new iPad Pro?