Would this be a great alternative to the smart keyboard?

I saw this the other day. Appart from the cost issue, i LOVE the simplicity of the Apple smart keyboard. I use it purely open and operational on a daily bases, and i love it's soft tactile feel. I'd buy another tomorrow if it broke

 

I do like it,since my 12.9 (to be purchased when it's updated to the specs of my 9.7) will be a home only device, the ability to select any angle is nice, and the backlit keyboard is mandatory for me for late nights, it snaps out of the case easily, perfect for College Football/ Basketball, on the end table when watching other games on the 55"
I swapped out my older Apple non back lit keyboard for 2 of the new Logitech K810 (backlit and BT), use one with my MBA 13" and one with my 9.7 iPP, so yeah, I think I'll purchase.
For the record the iPad Pro is really amazing

 

This is when I would suggest users to get an actual laptop if you would prefer this design......

 

I saw this the other day. Love the look and idea of it. Moreso if it could have a track pad. But doesnt it add 2 lbs? Thats a bit heavy in my opinion. Even with the apple keyboard case on my 12.9 I notice the weight. But if you carry your ipad in a bag i think this is a great looking product.

 

this.

I get the idea, "different strokes for different folks", but the downside to virtually all keyboard cases (keyboard covers are a different beast is that the keyboard is virtually permanently attached to the iPad. While that may be a good thing for doing notebook-y things, it isn't so helpful when doing tablet-y things. But I see a LOT of people with iPads using keyboard cases, so the concept must be popular.

One could purchase a 13" 8GB/128GB Macbook Air for LESS than a 128GB 12.9" iPad Pro + Razer keyboard. So unless there are some iOS-specific needs, I don't see how an iPad Pro with a permanently mounted keyboard is a better option.

The beauty of the ASK is that with a quick snap, the iPad Pro goes from a device with notebook-like tendencies to a premiere tablet. And with another snap, it's back.

 

I like the ASK for its light weight and the simplicity. I hate that there is no back protection and only one viewing angle.

 

I like the Smart Keyboard but the lack of shortcut keys is a bummer. Specifically, the lack of a play/pause key. I listen to a tonne of podcasts and it'd be so much more convenient than bringing up control centre or pausing in app. I understand size contraints and there absence allow bigger keys, but I find it unbelievable there isn't even a global shortcut for it :-(

 

Personally, any external keyboard which adds too much weight and bulk to the iPad pretty much defeats the whole point of using one.

 

Yea, this is total overkill and destroys the concept of the iPad

 

I totally agree with you on the Apple Smart Keyboard. I absolutely love it! I think my typing speed has improved 10-15 wpm (and I was pretty fast before). It certainly falls in my "must replace" category.

 

I use mine with a matte skin on the back. I use my iPad usually either in my lap or on a table/desk so less likely for falls than my iPhone which is used on the fly all the time and has been dropped multiple times.

The keyboard when folded offers 2 viewing angles - one up for viewing videos and the lower angle for most other activities.