iPad Pro iPad Pro 11inch keyboard suggestions

[Livvie]

Hi, I bought a new iPad Pro on Saturday with the white magic keyboard.

Love it - easy and soft typing and trackpad feel, and backlit keys.

But I have issue that there’s no function buttons. My previous iPad keyboard had shortcut buttons for home, escape, copy, paste, skip, pause, volume, and my favourite - brightness - & +. I think its bad how basic this £279 keyboard is.

When the light in the room is not too dark but dark enough for the backlight to come on, the white light makes it hard to read the characters on the white keys. (Don’t know why they didn’t use a different backlight colour?)

My question is, is there one out there which contains the function keys, lights up, and has a trackpad, and adjustable angle? (I.e. not a folio style).

I have found some on eBay but my issue is that none of them are hinged, but are a folio type case - so wont have the same angle adjustment and have a larger footprint. Otherwise they are perfect.

This one would be great as has the laptop style hinged opening, but is not compatible with iPad Pro:

And this one would be perfect and even has pencil holder, but it is folio style and I worry about sturdiness, angle adjustability, and larger footprint for my lap:

Please read and help me. Thank you.

 

[0128672]

You might want to consider the Logitech Combo Touch:

Combo Touch Keyboard Case with Trackpad for iPad Pro & iPad Air

Backlit keyboard case with click-anywhere trackpad and Smart Connector for iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th & 6th gen), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th gen), and iPad Air (4th & 5th gen)

www.logitech.com

 

[Livvie]

Honestly the main drawback for me is the lack of function/media buttons. I dont get why they couldn’t have put them in, or at least give us the option for a shortcut like maybe control -+ or something.

 

[0128672]

Honestly the main drawback for me is the lack of function/media buttons. I dont get why they couldn’t have put them in, or at least give us the option for a shortcut like maybe control -+ or something.

It does have function and media buttons. What exactly does it lack?

 

[Livvie]

The magic keyboard lacks the top row of buttons which most other keyboards have

 

[0128672]

The magic keyboard lacks the top row of buttons which most other keyboards have

You responded below my suggestion about the Logitech Combo Touch, which has those features. Naturally I assumed you didn’t realize that. What are you thoughts about the Combo Touch?

 

[Livvie]

You responded below my suggestion about the Logitech Combo Touch, which has those features. Naturally I assumed you didn’t realize that. What are you thoughts about the Combo Touch?

Oh shoot yeah sorry. Looks really good tbf, although i dont think it would hold up on my lap or in bed. Great suggestion though, thanks

 

[rworne]

My only issues with the magic keyboard are:
When typing numbers, I tend to use my index fingers and my middle finger tends to brush against the screen, messing up whatever form I was typing in.

Also,

The mouse works great, until it doesn't. I thought it would emulate touch gestures, but many apps I try do not recognize it as well as some websites - MR is one of them - as the toolbar above this edit window simply does not work with it, but touch does. SplashTop has the same issue. Trackpad is useless for it.

 

[antz359]

Have you seen this?

Trackpad keyboard case for iPad 10.9"-11" Pro(1-4)/Air(4-5)

Award winning best ipad keyboard cases by gold and cherry ipad keyboard from all apple ipad keyboard available, some of the best selling items are the ipad pro keyboard, ipad keyboard case , ipad mini keyboard ,ipad air keyboard , ipad mini 4 keyboard, ipad air 2 keyboard, ipad mini 2 keyboard...

goldandcherry.com

 

[0128672]

I feel it’s wiser to go with known companies whose products have been used and tested by MR members, especially when paying greater than $100 for a case. You have a better idea about what you’re getting, and how the company handles support, returns and warranties.

I avoid companies that aren’t professional enough to proofread their product descriptions, like the company mentioned above: “Without a doubt, the best looking iPad case ever to seen …” 😏

 

[Livvie]

Have you seen this?

Trackpad keyboard case for iPad 10.9"-11" Pro(1-4)/Air(4-5)

Award winning best ipad keyboard cases by gold and cherry ipad keyboard from all apple ipad keyboard available, some of the best selling items are the ipad pro keyboard, ipad keyboard case , ipad mini keyboard ,ipad air keyboard , ipad mini 4 keyboard, ipad air 2 keyboard, ipad mini 2 keyboard...

goldandcherry.com

That’s exactly the kind of thing I’m looking for! Tempted to order one and send back the mkb if its good enough. Although I don’t know ill prob just want to keep both

I avoid companies that aren’t professional enough to proofread their product descriptions, like the company mentioned above: “Without a doubt, the best looking iPad case ever to seen …”

I feel like it might actually be a Chinese company hence the poor English? Just seems like its been translated.

 

[antz359]

This has just been released

Brydge MAX+

Wireless Keyboard with Trackpad for iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd, 4th & 5th generations), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st, 2nd & 3rd Gen), and iPad Air (5th & 4th Gen)

www.brydge.com

A known company

 

[Livvie]

This has just been released

Brydge MAX+

Wireless Keyboard with Trackpad for iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd, 4th & 5th generations), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st, 2nd & 3rd Gen), and iPad Air (5th & 4th Gen)

www.brydge.com

A known company

Thanks they look good

 

[Livvie]

Have you seen this?

Trackpad keyboard case for iPad 10.9"-11" Pro(1-4)/Air(4-5)

Award winning best ipad keyboard cases by gold and cherry ipad keyboard from all apple ipad keyboard available, some of the best selling items are the ipad pro keyboard, ipad keyboard case , ipad mini keyboard ,ipad air keyboard , ipad mini 4 keyboard, ipad air 2 keyboard, ipad mini 2 keyboard...

goldandcherry.com

Hey guys an update…
So I bought one the same as one on the website posted above… but got it cheaper on amazon. Arrived today/yesterday (it’s midnight here lol).

Gotta say its good so far.

- The typing feels nice - not quite as soft and flat as the MKB but better than my previous non branded one.
- The multicoloured backlights are pretty awesome and fun. - You can adjust the colour, brightness, off or on, or breathing mode where the light pulses and changes colour at an adjustable rate.
- Function keys yaaaaayyyyy!!!
- The trackpad is not as smooth as the apple one - it’s a bit jerky when scrolling, but of course it didn’t cost £280 ha
- Because it’s Bluetooth and turns off when idle it can have a second or so delay as it wakes up after pressing a key. Had this with my previous bt off-brand keyboard, dunno if common with all bt keyboards?

SO, I don’t think I’ll be returning my magic keyboard but its going to be hard to choose which one to use. I was thinking the ‘cheap’ one for college and work in case it gets marked/scuffed up etc. although i have apple care on the MKB so maybe that should be the one i use out and about more?? What would you do?

To sum up, I think if i had bought this one before the MKB i dont think i would have bought the MKB, especially since I’ve never had an apple brand keyboard and this one is so similar to my old one I’m used to. But, since I’ve been using the MKB for the past week, i think I’ve gotten too used to the luxury feel of the apple product (because lets be honest, it may be expensive but it certainly feels superior in tactile and user experience) and am now reluctant to consider a return.

Thanks a LOT guys’ll, you’ve been greatly

 

[1rottenapple]

This has just been released

Brydge MAX+

Wireless Keyboard with Trackpad for iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd, 4th & 5th generations), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st, 2nd & 3rd Gen), and iPad Air (5th & 4th Gen)

www.brydge.com

A known company

Does this have a functions keys?

Will a regular bluetooth apple keyboard have function keys?

Asking for a friend who needs to use f2 keys for work and has an apple Genius Bar appointment lol to figure out this issue. Figure I'd beat Apple Genius Bar with the macrumors hive mind.

 

[antz359]

Hi
No

 

[Phil77354]

I have the Magic Keyboard attached to my 11" iPad Pro and have become used to it despite the weight and bulk.

It was (and is) expensive but it is terrific, I appreciate how I can plug in the USB from either side now, and the keyboard is very comfortable to use.

I'm sure there are plenty of other good choices as well. I didn't really shop around, had tried this keyboard in the Apple Store when we first tried out the Pro and Air, and when I finally made the decision to purchase the Pro then I decided to get the 'whole package' (including Pencil).