There’s a USB-C port on the left side of the keyboard, which can trickle-charge the iPad while in use.Speaking to the above point, the Magic Keyboard encourages that modular use … it could very well be more of a permanent fixture on a desk while the iPad remains a mobile screen/CPU for use elsewhere in the house.The iPad simply stays in place, but can be quickly detached pulling up from the bottom corner. There’s no accidental slipping or falling.

The magnets that hold the iPad in place are quite strong.The extra weight is noticeable, for sure, but when folded up, the entire package feels solid.Rather than type out a full review, which seem to be literally everywhere I look as of yesterday, I’ll just assemble a list of random early observations, below. They keys and case are much darker than Apple’s typical “Space Gray” color, and the backlit keys are a godsend. I got accustomed to it in a matter of minutes.

The keyboard is, at the very least, on par or better than their latest laptop keyboards, with good travel and key spacing. The time from folded to typing is insanely fast. So having spent a portion of the day with this Magic Keyboard, I can safely say I love it, overall. I couldn’t help but be curious what an all-in-one keyboard/case/trackpad solution would look like, especially coming from Apple itself. The old setup, with extra Mac Magic Keyboard and Twelve South Compass stand.Īnd while I quite like that setup, having to pull out an iPad, stand, keyboard and mouse all at once - especially when I already own a Macbook Air - seemed ridiculous.

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