Apple Releases Black Version of Magic Keyboard for iPad Air

[satchmo]

It’s expensive and yet nobody else seems to make a cheaper model that compares. I tried loads of cheaper ones before giving in and buying the Apple one.

Don’t like that I had to get a white one, but nevermind.

ESR makes decent keyboard cases.

 

[zenwave]

Apple today released a new version of the Magic Keyboard for iPad Air in black.

Previously, the Magic Keyboard for iPad Air was only available in white. It is based on the older Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro and iPad Air, which was available in both black and white, and was replaced by a redesigned version with a aluminum top case, backlighting, and a trackpad with haptic feedback last year.

The Magic Keyboard for iPad Air continues to be priced at $269 for the 11-inch version and $319 for the 13-inch version.

Article Link: Apple Releases Black Version of Magic Keyboard for iPad Air

This REALLY *f'ing* pisses me off...

Bought my iPad Air a few months ago and had to have a magic keyboard with it… and now this stupidly white case/keyboard is populated with little gray and black smudges. (Try as I do to keep it clean.)

Planned obsolescence in action.
They should offer a trade-in for the white versions.

 

[snipr125]

£299 for a keyboard that isn’t even backlit. Yeah no thanks. But also I really want one 😂

They are definitely expensive but they are worth it in my opinion, just work so seamlessly with ipad pro/air. I got both the mk1 and m4 ipp mkb and they are probably the best devices i ever owned.

 

[Gator5000e]

ESR makes decent keyboard cases.

Yep. I have one and it’s very good. Even better considering the price. You can get one on Amazon for $120.00 or less. It comes in black, purple, steel blue or white.

 

[tooloud10]

The retail price is silly but these are regularly available for $100-150 a few months after release. That's how I've gotten all four of mine, and it's by far the best iPad keyboard available.

 

[Elusi]

So even though the M3 ipad air share thickness (?) and dimensions with the ipad pro m1 and m2, these new improved (with a function row, it seems) don’t work with the older Pro models?

They’re certainly not listed as compatible but figured someone must have tested?

 

[Hudsonty]

I’ve had one of these black ones for a few months. This isn’t new, and I just bought it with my iPad Air from Apple themselves.