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Apple Smart Keyboard
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I bought one and returned it 1 hour after. My experience with it was awful. It was descent for typing but awful to use as a standable cover. When I tucked the keyboard away it would almost fall over. I may also add, the keyboard eliminates some of the autocorrect that the onscreen keyboard can do. For instance when I typed "Im" with the ASK nothing happened, but the onscreen keyboard was able to autocorrect it to "I'm" - the onscreen keyboard is the real 'smart' keyboard.
My Apple Smart Keyboards (first the 9.7" model, then the 10.5" model) have been my main keyboards for 2 years, and I love them. I do have a Magic Keyboard for my Mac, and I find the 10.5" ASK comparable to that as far as feel and speed. The 9.7" ASK always felt a tad cramped to me.
It's not for everybody, but I have loved both of mine.
It's not for everybody, but I have loved both of mine.
Have it but never use it. Never has sat properly, and as a cover I don’t like that it really can only stand one way. A standard Smart Cover to me is much better given the on-screen keyboard suits me.
I will offer one opinion towards ‘get it’:
In the past I’ve always made due with the on screen keyboards with my iPads and save my typing for the MBP...
I got the 12.9 ‘17 Pro and figured I’d try the ASK. Now I’m a believer. Never really liked or paid attention to keyboard cases as they’ve typically been 3rd party and ****** ,but of course Apple’s implementation is just that much better you’d pay extra for it. I’ll describe the performance as allowing it to compete with a Surface Pro in productivity.
In the past I’ve always made due with the on screen keyboards with my iPads and save my typing for the MBP...
I got the 12.9 ‘17 Pro and figured I’d try the ASK. Now I’m a believer. Never really liked or paid attention to keyboard cases as they’ve typically been 3rd party and ****** ,but of course Apple’s implementation is just that much better you’d pay extra for it. I’ll describe the performance as allowing it to compete with a Surface Pro in productivity.
I really like the keyboard feel, but if I place it on a flat surface it doesn't lie flat. :/ On my knee, it's fine.
I want to get a keyboard for my iPad Pro 10.5 inch, but the smart keyboard is just so expensive right now. The one that Logitech came out with has horrible reviews, too bad they dont have the CREATE one available for the iPad Pro, or the one like the 12.9 inch ipad pro
That's configurable in Settings. If you have an external keyboard connected and go into Settings you can toggle autocorrect, auto capitalize, etc. on/off (i.e. you're provided with a separate set of toggles specific to external keyboards). It's a nice feature since some people can type with near perfect accuracy using a physical keyboard and do not need the auto correct features (which in those cases would actually be a hindrance).
I had a bluetooth keyboard case for an ipad but decided against using that for the 10.5 iPad Pro I got. The main issue I had is that there was a delay since the keyboard was always going to sleep to save power. I'm using the Apple Smart Keyboard and it's fine. The main drawback is that it does not have a backlit keyboard but other than that I really like it and can use muscle memory at night. There are lots of cases on Amazon you can get too that are compatible with it.
Enjoying Apple smart keyboard.
Smart connector snaps in to place.
Proving reliable which was is my main feature.
Smart connector snaps in to place.
Proving reliable which was is my main feature.
I returned the Smart Keyboard. Not because I didn’t like it but because I still have my MacBook and felt it was a little redundant having a MacBook and an iPad with a Smart Keyboard. I was originally looking to replace the MacBook with the iPad but some content I needed for work/university wouldn’t load on the iPad so I made the decision to return the Smart Keyboard and just use the MacBook for any lengthy typing.
Now though, I am sort of regretting it. There’s something cool about being able to fold back the keyboard (or remove it) and just use the iPad as a tablet but in a matter of seconds you’ve got a (in my opinion) very good keyboard for text entry. I’m actually partially debating buying one again and giving it a go once more.
Now though, I am sort of regretting it. There’s something cool about being able to fold back the keyboard (or remove it) and just use the iPad as a tablet but in a matter of seconds you’ve got a (in my opinion) very good keyboard for text entry. I’m actually partially debating buying one again and giving it a go once more.
I'm on my second smart keyboard for my iPad Pro (within a year) and now my second one is starting to get flakey and randomly decides when it wants to work or not.. While I really enjoy typing on it, it's gotta be one of Apple's most unreliable and crappy products. I certainly won't be getting a third.
I have one for my 10.5 and it’s a bit ‘meh’ for me. On my older iPad Air, I use a Belkin keyboard case and it’s been great. I like the keyboard arrangement on the Belkin better. It has a home button where the escape key would typically be, the keys are springier and quieter than the ASK. The other thing is the Belkin allows 3 different screen angles which really helps in different lighting situations.
I got my apple smart keyboard yesterday from target havent put it on my iPad Pro 10.5 inch yet but had it for my previous iPad..wish that logitech would come out with a better keyboard case would order one from them but the only one they have currently available looks like cheap plastic from what I have seen..the CREATE one looks much nicer or the one that comes for the 12.9 inch but they dont have one like that for the 10.5 inch right now
Lots of a.s.k. Fun yesterday.
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a.s.k. Is proving to be the reliable keyboard I require.