But The Verge said they know for a fact it wouldn't work. ??? Highly doubt The Verge would knowingly post something anti-Apple... Apple must be wrong on this one.
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Apple Says New 12.9-Inch iPad Pro is 'Functionally Compatible' With Older Magic Keyboard, But Fit May Be Imperfect When Closed
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Just had come to comment myself and just saw it on Amazon USA for $50 off (USD$299), which for me me becomes CAD$82 cheaper – as the listed price exchange rate was already inflated. Of course import shipping costs/hassle to Canada would cut into some of that.
At that price, still not quite hitting the cost vs. personal value proposition for me, especially as I find it quite bulky on the move (from having looked at it in store a few times.) but I'll admit for like 20 minutes on-and-off I've tempted by the white one with my upgrade order tomorrow. Ultimately, at least while still in pandemic mode, the keyboard case is overkill for my always at home needs so it is a no go on the Magic Keyboard. But with last gens getting a price cut and still fitting good enough it seems, I'll be keeping my eyes open in the future for a deal as it seems a good compact package for longer travel.
Upgrading from the 2018 model, just use the folio cover and bluetooth keyboards today. Works well.
Has anyone else noticed that 9to5 Mac usually posts these stories before MR? I wonder if MR is basically like Jon Prosser. Copy/Paste.
Complaining about other people complaining is not the way my dude / dudette.
Life's awesome!
On another note I think I'll finally upgrade my 2018 12.9 pro. The new one should last me a long time.
So? Your point? Nobody was screwed over especially since preorders aren’t a available till tomorrow. Chill.
Crap! I just sold mine at a $200 loss! (Well, it was slightly damaged. Plus, I needed an excuse to update to the white version.)![]()
The new 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro is 0.5mm thicker than the previous-generation version, which has led to fears that it won't be compatible with the older Magic Keyboard. Apple is offering a new Magic Keyboard that offers a perfect fit, but Apple says you can still use your existing 2020 Magic Keyboard with a 2021 iPad Pro.
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In a Magic Keyboard support document, Apple says the first-generation Magic Keyboard is "functionally compatible" with the fifth-generation iPad Pro, but due to the thickness of the tablet, it's "possible" the keyboard won't precisely fit when closed.Apple says that the fit issue will be exacerbated if a screen protector is put on the iPad Pro, but it sounds like iPad Pro owners who have a Magic Keyboard already and don't want to shell out another $349 for an updated version can continue to use their existing keyboards.
We'll find out more about how the older Magic Keyboard fits the new 12.9-inch iPad Pro when the iPad Pros are released or when reviews come out. Note that this issue only impacts the 12.9-inch model as the 11-inch iPad Pro is the same size and is fully compatible with the original Magic Keyboard.
For those who are concerned about the slight fit issue, Apple has a new version of the Magic Keyboard available for the 2021 iPad Pro, which comes in white for the first time in addition to black.
(Thanks, Chris!)
Article Link: Apple Says New 12.9-Inch iPad Pro is 'Functionally Compatible' With Older Magic Keyboard, But Fit May Be Imperfect When Closed
There are things Apple can and should control and things that they can't or arguably shouldn't. With something like watch bands, there is no reason why any watch changes couldn't accommodate the existing bands, and we therefore should expect Apple to maintain compatibility. Cases are more complicated. We can fairly expect Apple not to arbitrarily make an existing case incompatible with a new model, but I think most people understand that the fit of cases may be impacted by design changes in a new model or by technological changes that require dimensions to change. Here, we all knew the iPad Pro's dimensions were likely to change as a result of the different screen technology, but it sounds like Apple did what they could to make the changes as minimal as possible. To me, it's not "blind worship" to view that as a good compromise.
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Tim Apple: Let’s release a new keyboard that’s a better fit for the iPad Pro and tell customers they have to buy a new one to use with their iPad Pro = ?
Many Customers: I think I will hold off pre-ordering as this will be a no go for me as I am no way paying another $350 for a keyboard case.
Tim Apple: It’s looking like many customers are not going to pre-order due to their magic keyboards not fitting… right we better release a statement fast before this effects sales.
STATEMENT RELEASED
Many Customers: Listing old iPad for sale.
OLD IPAD SOLD AND 4 WEEKS LATER
Many Customers: Oh wow I got my new iPad Pro today but my keyboard isn’t closing properly ?, I better order a new magic keyboard cause I have already sold my old iPad.
Tim Apple: ? ? ?
Many Customers: I think I will hold off pre-ordering as this will be a no go for me as I am no way paying another $350 for a keyboard case.
Tim Apple: It’s looking like many customers are not going to pre-order due to their magic keyboards not fitting… right we better release a statement fast before this effects sales.
STATEMENT RELEASED
Many Customers: Listing old iPad for sale.
OLD IPAD SOLD AND 4 WEEKS LATER
Many Customers: Oh wow I got my new iPad Pro today but my keyboard isn’t closing properly ?, I better order a new magic keyboard cause I have already sold my old iPad.
Tim Apple: ? ? ?
Difference is, there was absolutely nothing official in the original report, but that didn't stop people to jump on the "Apple-sucks-bandwagon". ?♂️
So
Haha, it's like complaining my iPhone 11 case doesn't fit the iPhone 12 and the future iPhone 13.
At least when the rumors were first floating around that it wouldn’t be compatible. A little birdie could have easily leaked something to John Gruber or some other Apple-centric media.
You're being 100% unreasonable to expect a company to respond to rumors before they even announce a product. This is exactly why some people hate Mac users because of their entitlement. Besides what does it matter? Are you out of any money? Is anyone out of any money? NO. Because nobody has ordered an iPad Pro. You got an early enough notice. Let it go.
I’m not sure what you’re talking about. The rumors of the keyboard incompatibility came out after the product was announced. Anyway it seems Apple is on the record now either because of the complaints or to protect themselves from liability if someone uses the old keyboard and it damages the new iPad.
So... in 2 years when they make it 0.5" thinner, the old magic keyboard will have a perfect fit again ?
No worries, mate. There's still the "missing" hole in AirTags. Certainly worthy of a five minute juvenile feet-stomping sky is falling Apple sucks moan-n-whine outrage.
I think it says a lot more about the critics here when they automatically assume the worst of Apple, and for hopping on the bandwagon.
So many forum members losing their collective minds just because the old keyboard *might* not fit the new iPad. All sorts of names being hurled around. That sounds like the worst case of concern trolling if I ever saw one.
Apple shouldn’t need to clarify anything.
Great. Just bought a new strongly discounted old Magic Keyboard for my new ipad pro 2021.