Thanks for all the comments. Does anyone own the new Magic Keyboard? I am tempted..
I own one, and use it quite infrequently, and it's a mix between "it's the best accessory for the iPad ever" and "why did they not continue the Smart Keyboard line?"
The best thing about Apple's line of iPad keyboard accessories is that they attach to your iPad via magnets, so it's extremely convenient to hook your iPad up to one when you want to do some typing, and then detach it when you are done.
What I liked about the previous Smart Keyboard is that it could easily double as a back cover. I can bring it everywhere, it folds back on itself when I want to use the iPad as a tablet (especially handy when you are standing in a train), and then prop it up when I want to do some typing. It's versatile in that sense.
The annoying thing is that the Magic Keyboard doesn't fold back on itself. So I still have to get another case for my ipad (I also own the Smart Folio), and my Magic Keyboard largely stays at home, but I also use my iPad a lot at work, and so the Magic Keyboard gets used like only 10-20% of the time? It's a great typing experience when I do get around to using it, I hate that it's so thick and bulky that I really only use it on the desk, and it's not cheap either. Also, crumbs drop under the keycaps very easily.
I will say it's made for a very specific type of user. Try buying one from the Apple Store if possible (so you can return it within 2 weeks if it's not for you). I returned my first Magic Keyboard when it was first released in 2020 (for the reasons stated above), but now I have one for my M4 iPad Pro because there's no other option for typing and I detest the Logitech keyboard case even more. 😬
