I purchased a new Logitech SLIM FOLIO PRO backlit keyboard/case for my new 4th gen. iPad Pro 12.9. Previously I had a Logitech Create keyboard for my 1st gen. iPad Pro.
Aside from the new Slim Folio Pro being heavier & bulkier than the Create, there are some design flaws I find untenable. Before disposing of it, I'm wondering if others have experienced similar irritation, and perhaps found some work-arounds:
- The new Slim Folio does not automatically charge itself through Bluetooth from the iPad, as did the Create. You have to plug a USB-C cable into it's own separate port. Why?? As long as I kept my older iPad plugged into to its own charging port,I never had to think twice about the keyboard working. Now I have to remember to charge 2 separate devices to make the combination work. What were they thinking?
- On the new Slim Folio (not-slim!) the backlit keys turn off after less than 3 seconds, and there is no way to adjust this duration. If you're composing an long email or other doc, you will naturally pause, sometimes for 15 or 30 seconds, to think of what you want to say next. If you are writing at night in a darkened bedroom, after 3 seconds you cannot see any of the keys, to start typing again. I can hit the space bar, which does relight the backlit keys, but also messes with my formatting, and the typist should not have to do this repeatedly while composing a doc. Once again, what were they thinking??
- The "screen Brightness" buttons no longer seem to increase/decrease the actual iPad display brightness, only 3 stages of brightness for the backlit keys. On the Create, they did actually increase/decrease the screen brightness - which is much more important to be regularly regulated. Once again, what...??
I can't help thinking Logitech's keyboard designers took two steps backward instead of forward, or were perhaps on acid, when they made these decisions. I'm very close to returning it, the only problem being, the CREATE keyboard will not work with the newer iPad.
Your thoughts, suggestions, work-arounds? Thanks
Aside from the new Slim Folio Pro being heavier & bulkier than the Create, there are some design flaws I find untenable. Before disposing of it, I'm wondering if others have experienced similar irritation, and perhaps found some work-arounds:
- The new Slim Folio does not automatically charge itself through Bluetooth from the iPad, as did the Create. You have to plug a USB-C cable into it's own separate port. Why?? As long as I kept my older iPad plugged into to its own charging port,I never had to think twice about the keyboard working. Now I have to remember to charge 2 separate devices to make the combination work. What were they thinking?
- On the new Slim Folio (not-slim!) the backlit keys turn off after less than 3 seconds, and there is no way to adjust this duration. If you're composing an long email or other doc, you will naturally pause, sometimes for 15 or 30 seconds, to think of what you want to say next. If you are writing at night in a darkened bedroom, after 3 seconds you cannot see any of the keys, to start typing again. I can hit the space bar, which does relight the backlit keys, but also messes with my formatting, and the typist should not have to do this repeatedly while composing a doc. Once again, what were they thinking??
- The "screen Brightness" buttons no longer seem to increase/decrease the actual iPad display brightness, only 3 stages of brightness for the backlit keys. On the Create, they did actually increase/decrease the screen brightness - which is much more important to be regularly regulated. Once again, what...??
I can't help thinking Logitech's keyboard designers took two steps backward instead of forward, or were perhaps on acid, when they made these decisions. I'm very close to returning it, the only problem being, the CREATE keyboard will not work with the newer iPad.
Your thoughts, suggestions, work-arounds? Thanks
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