It is very costly and I wish it was cheaper. It is the best keyboard for the iPad Pro though and is a great cover too. It's actually better than some of the Intel MBP keyboards. It really needs an Escape key instead of hunting for ways to Esc.
Purchased the Magic Keyboard and pencil with my new iPad Pro 12.9, but I just cant stomach the price of the keyboard when I look at what it is! Seems massively expensive, no?
It's going back either way since it can be had for cheaper at other non-Apple retailers, but even at half the price, its expensive considering what it is. Yes, I know - Apple tax - but the Apple tax here is extortionately high!
That does look bad. I’ve had my Magic Keyboard since 2020 and it still looks great! I bet a lot of how it wears comes down to how people treat/use it. I keep mine in a zip case when I’m transporting it. I also sewed a vinyl leather pad the size of the keyboard footprint and this pad is used whenever I’m using the Magic Keyboard on cafe tables and other surfaces I consider a bit icky. And yes, the vinyl pad slips easily into my zip case which also transports the Apple Pencil (which also I sewed a felt slip-on case for ). All this is to say I take care of my tech items and it’s not like I‘m giving it “extra” care; it’s just how I am typically.Real experience with their other products made from the same material. It doesn’t fair well in the long term unfortunately.
A quick google search of ‘Magic Keyboard wear’ confirms that in the majority of cases within 6 months this expensive case looks awful…
The cost for Smart Folios is indeed much higher than the Smart Cover, but it helps protect the back of the iPad and has a more secure fit in fairness. It's also the closest to the old Smart Case that Apple used to make for iPad, for those who dislike third-party cases. I ran a Smart Cover with Leather Sleeve for my old 12.9" iPad, and I would've preferred the Folio personally had it existed then.The iPad 9th gen and iPad Mini 5 are the last iPads to have Smart Covers. The 9th gen is the last to support the Apple Smart Keyboard Cover. The MSRP of the Apple Pencil 2 is 50% higher than the Pencil 1.
Wow, very smart idea, the padding for cafe tables, etc. By far this is the scenario that gets mine the most wear. If I could do it over again I would get the black not white, and immediately put some kind of similar protection on the bottom. Sadly the corners also fray easily, very similar to the images James Godfrey posted up-thread.That does look bad. I’ve had my Magic Keyboard since 2020 and it still looks great! I bet a lot of how it wears comes down to how people treat/use it. I keep mine in a zip case when I’m transporting it. I also sewed a vinyl leather pad the size of the keyboard footprint and this pad is used whenever I’m using the Magic Keyboard on cafe tables and other surfaces I consider a bit icky. And yes, the vinyl pad slips easily into my zip case which also transports the Apple Pencil (which also I sewed a felt slip-on case for ). All this is to say I take care of my tech items and it’s not like I‘m giving it “extra” care; it’s just how I am typically.
👍The cost for Smart Folios is indeed much higher than the Smart Cover, but it helps protect the back of the iPad and has a more secure fit in fairness. It's also the closest to the old Smart Case that Apple used to make for iPad, for those who dislike third-party cases. I ran a Smart Cover with Leather Sleeve for my old 12.9" iPad, and I would've preferred the Folio personally had it existed then.
You can, however, map the Globe key to be Esc. It’s not ideal of course, placement is wrong and it doesn’t replace all the other keys… but I have found it to be handy.*and the lack of fn keys and ESC (lack of fn keys+ the functions that come with it,mute,vol down up ' brightness up down ' media play pause next previous ,DND,
No, the search confirms that in SOME cases that happens. You haven’t proven a majority, far from it.Real experience with their other products made from the same material. It doesn’t fair well in the long term unfortunately.
A quick google search of ‘Magic Keyboard wear’ confirms that in the majority of cases within 6 months this expensive case looks awful…
Or you can use cmd+. As wellYou can, however, map the Globe key to be Esc. It’s not ideal of course, placement is wrong and it doesn’t replace all the other keys… but I have found it to be handy.
WoW , how’s it going for you?I actually sold my M2 MacBook Air for the iPad Pro!
I wanted touch sensitivity and the Apple Pencil to use while creating 3D designs etc - makes the process easier.
Guess it all comes down to your use case....
From personal experience every and I mean every apple case made of that odd silicon material looks awful after 6 months of heavy use, that’s the nature of the material unfortunately.No, the search confirms that in SOME cases that happens. You haven’t proven a majority, far from it.
WoW , how’s it going for you?
I tried to use it and after 5mns I already get frustrated by iPadOS restrictions
Anything you dislike about it? As much as I do like the Apple one, I’ve read good things about the Logitech one also. It’s good to have options, and I may try the Logitech in the future.I went with the Logitech keyboard case,
Fully covers the iPad
Has a bigger trackpad
Has backlit keys
Has function keys
And not least of all, HALF the cost!
So far no, I like the texture of it, and the way the keys feel. Backlight on the keys is awesome, and I like having those function keys. If there was a drawback, it doesn't work well in your lap.Anything you dislike about it? As much as I do like the Apple one, I’ve read good things about the Logitech one also. It’s good to have options, and I may try the Logitech in the future.
Hahah ok , I thought you completely replaced your Mac with an ipad only . Makes sense nowI have a MBP16 M1 Max as well, so I didn’t miss the MBA too much. When I need to do any real work I go to my desk where the MBP16 is always waiting. The iPad is more for general use around the house, for which its fine, as well as some 3D modelling, for which the pencil comes in very handy.…
So far, so good!
The keyboard though, while lovely, will be going back. I can get a new sealed one for almost half the price on eBay, so will most likely go that route. I have no complaints with it, its just ridiculously priced and I can’t quite stomach it at this price point!
therefore, it’s not over priced.Horribly, terribly overpriced… but the experience of it is SO much better than any of the 3rd party alternatives…
Second this. I never heard the keyboard was peeled in the first month of (normal) use. Complains are usually on price and function keys. It varied from one person to another, whether the money spent can justify its value or not.therefore, it’s not over priced.
If you can’t get the same experience cheaper, then clearly it’s not overpriced because it’s the best experience for the most money.
It’s just “expensive” which is different than over priced.
Something like the iPhone 14+ is over priced.
You can get 13 pro max with a better display, better camera system, etc for cheaper, therefore it’s overpriced.
You can’t get a totally equal in quality iPad keyboard for any cheaper than the Magic Keyboard.
That’s what separates something being “over priced” from just being “expensive”.