#APPLE SMART KEYBOARD FOLIO PLANE PRO#

I can easily reach over 90 words per minute on the Magic Keyboard Folio, which is about my average typing speed on my desktop keyboard.

The keys are tactile without being noisy, feel comfortable even during long typing sessions, and are very accurate. Like the Magic Keyboard before it, the Magic Keyboard Folio uses scissor switches that have 1mm of travel. Magic Keyboard Folio typing Joe Maring/Digital TrendsĪs for the typing experience, I’ve quite enjoyed tapping away on the Magic Keyboard Folio. It looks good and sleek, but a couple of other styles to choose from would have been great. I also wish Apple offered more than just the single white color. It’s great for propping the iPad up to watch a show or do some productivity work, but it doesn’t get anywhere close to lying flat on a table - making it a bit awkward if you want to use the stand while writing or drawing. As much as I like the stand, I wish it were more flexible. While most of this design is great, there are a couple of things I’d like to see improved in a second-gen version. It’s a great keyboard when you want it, a reliable stand when you aren’t typing, and switching between the two modes is a piece of cake. You can then take the keyboard off when you’re done using it, or fold it up onto the screen for front and back protection.Īfter using the Magic Keyboard and Magic Keyboard Folio side-by-side for a few days, there’s no doubt that the added versatility of the Folio option is much more practical. Once it’s attached, you can instantly start typing and using the trackpad - no charging required. When you’re ready to start typing, the keyboard snaps onto the bottom frame of your iPad using three smart connectors. Joe Maring/Digital Trendsīut that’s only half of the equation. It’s perfect for watching YouTube or playing a game like Call of Duty: Mobile with a controller, and I’ve often found myself using the folio case with just the back attached. It snaps on instantly via magnets, and you can use it as a simple way to prop up your iPad on a table, desk, or another flat surface. First, you attach the stand portion to the back of the iPad. The Magic Keyboard Folio addresses these things by adopting a new two-piece structure. The stand has very few viewing positions for the iPad, and there’s no way to remove the keyboard and just use it as a stand for watching movies or playing games - the keyboard is always there. The one-piece keyboard is easy to use and keep track of, but it also has some very real flaws.

#APPLE SMART KEYBOARD FOLIO PLANE PRO#

One of the most frustrating things about the Magic Keyboard for the iPad Air and iPad Pro is the limiting nature of its design. Apple Magic Keyboard Folio design Joe Maring/Digital Trends But just like the iPad (2022) itself, a combination of bizarre design decisions and fierce competition hold the Magic Keyboard Folio back from being the must-have accessory it could have been. All of those things are greatly appreciated, and they help make the Magic Keyboard Folio very enjoyable to use. On paper, the Magic Keyboard Folio sounds like the Apple keyboard accessory we’ve been waiting for - flaunting a two-piece detachable design, a dedicated function row, and a lower price.

The Magic Keyboard Folio is (almost) great.

Magic Keyboard Folio price and availability.

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