Been testing both of these and really can’t decide..
Pros and Cons
Pros for Magic Keyboard
Obviously these are both expensive, I can’t keep both. I wish there was a case that would work with the Magic Keyboard dock. I know you can get skins that will work, but haven’t seen a full case.. I really hate when I take the IPAD off the Magic Keyboard stand and use it hand held with no way to prop it up, etc. That’s what I love about the folio. I truly can’t decide. Any thoughts?
Pros and Cons
Pros for Magic Keyboard
- Always nice to have a full keyboard, backlit and very well designed touchpad.
- Integrated charging port, can also use additional accessories with free port while charging.
- Multi angles, easy to use in lap for typing much like a traditional laptop.
- Expensive at $349 vs $99 for the Folio
- Heavier than the Folio
- No protection for IPAD when removed from the dock when being used handheld
- When removing from dock, using it on your lap is difficult. You pretty much have to use it handheld
- As far as using the touchscreen, because of the physical keyboard it’s farther from you.
- Lighter weight, easier to transport, much more affordable.
- Good lap experience, especially on couch or recliner when using touchscreen as the device is much closer to you
- Various angles good for all sorts of scenarios.
- Protection, including back when using handheld, will not scratch iPad when placed on a surface.
- Microfiber interior to protect device.
- No trackpad, also must use onscreen keyboard, which overall I don’t think is a bad experience.
- More difficult to use when charging, no dock type power connector.
- No function keys
Obviously these are both expensive, I can’t keep both. I wish there was a case that would work with the Magic Keyboard dock. I know you can get skins that will work, but haven’t seen a full case.. I really hate when I take the IPAD off the Magic Keyboard stand and use it hand held with no way to prop it up, etc. That’s what I love about the folio. I truly can’t decide. Any thoughts?