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sracer

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Apr 9, 2010
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I just received a keyboard folio case today.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C4F15FMB/

I was a HUGE fan of Apple's smart keyboard cover (that I had for my 12.9 Pro and 9th gen). Unfortunately, Apple doesn't make one for the 10th gen. Their Magic Keyboard Folio is $250 which IMO is insane.

This HOU keyboard folio is the closest thing to Apple's Smart Keyboard Cover that I've found....

Pros​

  • Price: $52 - $10 coupon = $42
  • Magnetically attaches to iPad
  • Leather-like covering
  • Folio - outer surfaces stay outside, inner surfaces stay inside (the Apple Smart Keyboard Cover folded for use in such a way that the inner microfiber would rest on the table... which wasn't ideal)
  • Excellent key travel
  • Lap-able
  • Ridge around the keyboard keeps the keyboard away from the screen when closed.
  • The closest thing to Apple’s Smart Keyboard Cover for the 9th gen iPad
  • Function key row (accessible via an [Fn] key
  • Can be charged by the iPad via the included cable

Cons​

  • Bluetooth connected, not pogo pins
  • Non-backlit
  • Proprietary magnetic charging connection
  • No dedicated function keys
This keyboard folio and the Apple smart folio are as easy as it gets to be able to swap them.

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