Does anyone have the specs for both models so they can be compared?
Wondering if the 12.9 has a larger keypad and if the keys are more spread out.
Wondering if the 12.9 has a larger keypad and if the keys are more spread out.
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iPad Magic Keyboard 11 vs 12.9 specs
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Several keys on the 11” are squished a bit so the number keys and letters can maintain normal size and spacing.
The ~ key, - key and = key on the top row are 1/2 width. The delete key might be a little smaller than a normal delete key.
Tab, ] and \ are narrower than normal.
Caps lock is 2/3 size as is the return key.
The two shift keys are slightly shorter, the space bar is slightly shorter and the right option key is 1/2 width.
The ~ key, - key and = key on the top row are 1/2 width. The delete key might be a little smaller than a normal delete key.
Tab, ] and \ are narrower than normal.
Caps lock is 2/3 size as is the return key.
The two shift keys are slightly shorter, the space bar is slightly shorter and the right option key is 1/2 width.
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So are the main keys actually bigger/more spaced out on the 12.9 inch, or do they just make side function keys bigger compared to the smaller side function keys on the 11 inch? I heard that they made the side function keys smaller on the 11 inch, so that the main keys can remain full size Just wondering if that’s true or not
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Main keys are same size. Some of the symbol keys are squished to make space.
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Keys seem to be the same size but closer together. Function keys smaller.
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That 12 inch has a better screen
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Maybe we should send this over to the OCD crowd. They love this sort of thing.
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Maybe we should send this over to the OCD crowd. They love this sort of thing.
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That 12 inch has a better screen
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Maybe we should send this over to the OCD crowd. They love this sort of thing.
Looks like something with the True Tone detection if anything lol.
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I have never seen them to have that big of a size difference until now...
(BTW, we have both models and I got the 12.9 keyboard but this picture makes me want the 11” instead. It just looks so nice and compact).
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I have never seen them to have that big of a size difference until now...
(BTW, we have both models and I got the 12.9 keyboard but this picture makes me want the 11” instead. It just looks so nice and compact).
Not me. I prefer the 12.9”. It’s a more comfortable lap and typing experience.
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Difficult to see from these pics why some people have commented about their fingers touching the lower edge of the iPad when using the top row of keys on the 11 inch but not the 12.9. They look similar.
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The 12.9” trackpad is bigger.
They are both 4” wide but the 12.9” trackpad is 2” tall. The 11” trackpad is only 1.75” tall.
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I have never seen them to have that big of a size difference until now...
(BTW, we have both models and I got the 12.9 keyboard but this picture makes me want the 11” instead. It just looks so nice and compact).
Be sure. I tested the 11'' and found it too cramped for my liking.
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Thanks! Trackpad looks a little longer on the vertical. Perhaps it's my mind or the photo, but do all letter keys seem ever so slightly larger on the 12?
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Awesome, ty!
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(BTW, we have both models and I got the 12.9 keyboard but this picture makes me want the 11” instead. It just looks so nice and compact).
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Agreed! I thought I wanted the 12.9 or a new MB Air, and that I might sell my 11” but the compact size sits perfect on my pillow, my lap or desk. I am on my IPad at least 9+ hours a day. I buy and sell fresh Berries for a national group of stores. I go from iTrade,Webex,Zoom,Skype, MSOffice, the web, all day and the MK and trackpad make all the difference for how I work now.Not to mention how cool the lit keyboard is! It’s the little things in life that make it fun at times. I have a 15” Windows Lenovo Laptop supplied to me, that pretty much sits unused. Not a bad machine, just not as convenient. Well done Apple.
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Agreed! I thought I wanted the 12.9 or a new MB Air, and that I might sell my 11” but the compact size sits perfect on my pillow, my lap or desk. I am on my IPad at least 9+ hours a day. I buy and sell fresh Berries for a national group of stores. I go from iTrade,Webex,Zoom,Skype, MSOffice, the web, all day and the MK and trackpad make all the difference for how I work now.Not to mention how cool the lit keyboard is! It’s the little things in life that make it fun at times. I have a 15” Windows Lenovo Laptop supplied to me, that pretty much sits unused. Not a bad machine, just not as convenient. Well done Apple.
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