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New 12.9-inch iPad Pro Not Compatible With Older Magic Keyboard
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Considering the 11" didn't change in thickness, the new Mini LED XDR screen caused the issue.
How much do you usually get back? Do you lose a lot on taxes? Where do you find buyers?
As I posted previously: I tried it out with 5 sheets of paper (roughly 0.5 mm) en my magic keyboard closed without problems. Curious if this will be confirmed by some real world experience.
Exactly what I ended up opting for, unless your planning on not upgrading your iPad for 4-5 years no matter what, I personally think the magic keyboard is a con trick and part of apples plan to screw money out of its customers...
In 18 months we all know yet another keyboard will come out with function keys and a tablet mode, which will only be compatible with the new generation iPad Pro...
Personally a smart folio and Bluetooth keyboard and trackpad combo has so many pro points...
-Cheaper
-Better materials
-Function keys
-Larger Trackpad
-Last several generations of iPad regardless
Only downside is that it’s not an all in one solution, but if I want a keyboard permanently attached to my iPad I might aswell save some $$$ and get myself a MacBook Air
In all fairness, most people (outside of this forum) that have an ipad and a MK will not buy this product.
Second, it adds a ton of complexity to the user experience (don't want to be the Apple retail specialist trying to explain to the average customer that a specific model of keyboard that they purchased on sale in another store and that looks the exact same as the new one doesn't work with the new iPad model if it's the big model, but works if it's the small one)
If they went to the trouble of updating the keyboard, it must have been necessary (e.g. the pressure on the keys might damage the screen).
Second, it adds a ton of complexity to the user experience (don't want to be the Apple retail specialist trying to explain to the average customer that a specific model of keyboard that they purchased on sale in another store and that looks the exact same as the new one doesn't work with the new iPad model if it's the big model, but works if it's the small one)
If they went to the trouble of updating the keyboard, it must have been necessary (e.g. the pressure on the keys might damage the screen).
This is great, now I can get a cheap MK when I buy a used 2020 iPP.
And the money which will remain in mine when I buy it used.
FWIW, this has been my setup for years. Currently, use an 2020 iPP in a ZuguCase with an old AA-battery magic Keyboard in my bag just in case in need a physical keyboard. I personally prefer the separation of functions (protective case is not also a keyboard.)
So adding $350 to the upgrade price... I doubt I’ll upgrade, as I have the 2020 version, and I’m not an artist or photo/video editor, but I think I’ll stick something 0.5mm thick to the back of my current iPad, and see if the Magic Keyboard closes ok. I already have a skin on the back of it, and that works fine.
Also, I find the loud click of the Magic Keyboard maddening, and I run into problems when I enable “Tap to click”, so there’s no way I’d spend another $350 on an almost-identical Magic Keyboard to the one I have. If they’d only make Magic Keyboard 2, with a touch pad like the MacBooks.
Also, I find the loud click of the Magic Keyboard maddening, and I run into problems when I enable “Tap to click”, so there’s no way I’d spend another $350 on an almost-identical Magic Keyboard to the one I have. If they’d only make Magic Keyboard 2, with a touch pad like the MacBooks.
It definitely seems that the “old” Magic Keyboard for 12.9” has been phased out.
On the Apple Store app just now, your only options are the MK for 3rd Generation iPad Pro 11” OR 5th Generation iPad Pro 12.9” (see screenshots).
So, yes, it seems the 2020 Magic Keyboard for 12.9” is gone/discontinued?
As people have said though, on the current MK you can fit a screen protector or a protective cover (like Coverbuddy or Pitaka MagEZ cases) on the iPad Pro and the MK still closes? Weird that they are making a whole new MK.
On the Apple Store app just now, your only options are the MK for 3rd Generation iPad Pro 11” OR 5th Generation iPad Pro 12.9” (see screenshots).
So, yes, it seems the 2020 Magic Keyboard for 12.9” is gone/discontinued?
As people have said though, on the current MK you can fit a screen protector or a protective cover (like Coverbuddy or Pitaka MagEZ cases) on the iPad Pro and the MK still closes? Weird that they are making a whole new MK.
I am guessing based on this info that it may still work but be a less ideal experience. I am going to buy one and test it. I actually used the 2020 iPad with my previous keyboard until this one shipped and it was kind of like this, the camera didn’t fit but it still worked.
Do you feel that Apple flogging the problematic butterfly keyboard for 4 years was "Apple being better"?
There's a lot of reasons to be frustrated with the news, but you're making up nonsense. Are you planning to throw away that iPad Pro currently sitting in the case? No. So if it doesn't go into the trash, why will the case? It won't. If you got a new iPad, there wouldn't be any reason for the old Magic Keyboard not to stay with it, rather than throw it away out of spite. Pass it on as a hand-me-down. Make someone in your family happy.
That’s the problem. What does someone purchasing second hand feel the Magic Keyboard is worth? I’m wiling to bet most people want to save initial upfront cost and will offer to buy the iPad Pro separately. I doubt most will be able to get more than $100-$150 extra for it.
But it does close, like iPads today close with skins/screen protectors on. Take like 5 or so sheets of paper and shove it in there, its 100% fine. This is a consumer grade hinge, theres probably more than 0.5mm of difference between different peoples MK just due to production tolerance.
And the MK is not going to "smash" the display. The hinge is stiff, but it's not going to be putting any level of pressure that could do any sort of damage to glass and aluminum.
I think this is more likely that they made a new tweaked model and just didn't go back and update the spec page of a product they no longer sell. Seriously folks, this is much ado about nothing, the old MK will work fine.
Apple could have addressed this with a trade-in program for older Magic Keyboards. If they cared. Which they probably don't. They are laughing all the way to the bank. Capitalism. Gotta love it.
I have a 2018 and this seals it. I guess thanks, Apple, for saving me that $1500 I was going to spend on a 1TB 12.9?
