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Rob198612

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Sorry if this is in the wrong Thread but, the new keyboard folio is awesome! i love the design and the magnets are so much stronger!

even though i am bummed there is no backlit keyboard


i am extremely happy with this purchase!!!!!
 
I agree with everything you said! I love how well it sits in my lap! Everything is so sturdy feeling. I am using the 12.9 one and cannot believe all the awesomeness of everything :D:p
 
I was also bummed that Apple decided not to include backlit keys. I personally need them. Way to many long overnight flights that I looked to get some work finished up. I did notice the new most upright iPad position provides a little more light on the keys. Not enough for long work but a little better to help get me started. Other than that I’m really pleased.
 
The new Folio Keyboard seems ‘more committed’ to being a keyboard than the Smart Keyboard was. It’s definitely aimed at people who usually use a keyboard, where as I feel the previous one was for people who occasionally use a keyboard.

It’s not for me but I’m glad other people are liking it.
 
The new Folio Keyboard seems ‘more committed’ to being a keyboard than the Smart Keyboard was. It’s definitely aimed at people who usually use a keyboard, where as I feel the previous one was for people who occasionally use a keyboard.

It’s not for me but I’m glad other people are liking it.
It’s certainly a great design, but I also hear where you are coming from. I purchased both to see which works best with me and then plan to return the other one.

...or just keep both
 
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agree, I’m loving the new Smart Keyboard. Such an improvement on the previous flappy one.
 
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