The Swedish one I direct linked to (with a fragment identifier in the URL) would be the after picture, with this being the before (regular qwerty, without the shift key split etc): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QWERTY#/media/File:KB_United_States.svg. So I never called the chevrons shift keys.
I don't think that most people would have to worry about what version of bluetooth a brand new keyboard supports; like right now I'm using first gen (so about 10 year old) magic keyboard/trackpad with my MBP16, and that works just fine.
Making it magnetic you pretty much take away the possibility of using the touch capabilities of the iPad; you can't really have a 12.9" display being poked at the edges (like when typing) with it only hanging on by a small-ish magnet in the middle of its back. And you can't make quick adjustments to use it differently if you every time first must remove the iPad, adjust the stand, put the iPad back, and then maybe redo it 2-3 more times to get it just right.
I don’t understand this comment. A magnet on its back, even in a similar form factor to the one in the article, would make it far more stable than just sitting in a trough as it appears to be now.
A quick search and I've found several solutions for holding an iPad magnetically; but to make them sturdy enough they all either cover the whole back (like Apple's Magic Keyboard), or they come with a case (so essentially also covering the whole back; but now with something that makes a stronger attachment to the separate stand). The iPads simply haven't been designed to be used while held upright by a magnetic puck in the middle of their backs.
Yeah, I've read about the Bluetooth M1 issues too. I haven't bought one yet - kinda waiting to see if there's a 14-inch in a couple of months. But while my 2013 27" iMac is getting a bit slow now, it doesn't have any Bluetooth problems at all. So it'd be a bummer to buy a problem.
On the Satechi product page, under "Tech Specs", it clearly states whether or not iMacs are officially supported.
The problem is whether it will be backwards compatible. Even if it works, it may drain the battery of the peripheral much faster if it doesn't support the newer BT low-power features.
Yeah, can't wait for mine to arrive.
Thanks for link. I think I will grab that Aliexpress stand to give it a go. Unlike other commenter, I don't mind trying out the Chinese stuff and usually never bother returning stuff that is so cheap to begin with, even if it is a dud. Law of averages so far has worked in my favour. And heh, you get it like 6 months later, which I love 'cause you've forgotten you ordered it and it's like suddenly getting a gift in the mail! ;-)
In what way? The MX Keys have been fantastic!! This coming from someone that used two versions of Magic keyboards for over a decade
Yes, they can be used with an iMac. However, the keyboard comes with a USB C to USB C cable for recharging. If your iMac does not have a USB C port (same as Thunderbolt 3) then you will need a USB C to USB A cable. Those can be found anywhere and are not expensive.
