After 2 days of using the Apple Keyboard, here are my very
premature thoughts about it, both good and bad. Also I will be comparing a lot with the MacBook Air because it is the most portable laptop I have in hand.
I think I can consider this an unequivocal point, which is that even prior to anyone deciding if they should make the iPad Pro 2020 their purchase, the announcement of the new Magic Keyboard stoked excitement but tempered after finding out about the potential price point in MYR(USD300-USD350).
BADIn spite of that, I thought about the accumulated cost for both the Smart Folio Keyboard and a Magic Trackpad 2 or a Magic Mouse 2 to experience the iPad Pro as a potential laptop replacement but losing out on the backlit keyboard, the scissors switch mechanism, it is in my own personal opinion more cost effective to just get the expensive Magic Keyboard.
GOOD? NOT REALLYI did consider the option of waiting for a potential 3rd party keyboard however I recalled fumbling with a Logitech Bluetooth mouse back in my early days of owning a white MacBook, which I ditched after a couple of months because it was not as intuitive as there were plenty of glitches with its connection as well as its hardware, also it is never simple when it comes to claiming warranty for a product that is widely available in the market, Apple however would be more accountable and more receptive even if you do bring it to one of the retailers such as Machines.
GOOD some might disagree because of their own past experiencesThe built is SOLID along with its magnets, this Magic Keyboard definitely feels like a premium product! The magnet makes it feels sturdier than a proper laptop on your lap because of the smaller carbon footprint, a 13" MacBook Air may wobble on the lap because of the larger platform
GOOD but due to the top heavy nature of the combination, one perhaps should not do it too often as it might fall off your lap the moment one loses concentration and lifts or moves his or her legs.
BAD Portability is not really an issue as it is a little smaller and the weight penalty is just a dash heavier than the 13 inch MacBook Air
GOOD BUT because there is no bumper protection and it having a square-ish shape(Sorry I need to find a better word for this) on its 4 sides, the exposed metal along the sides of the iPad Pro might attract lots of scratches and it is not as easy to lift up to carry around not because of the weight but the shape of the iPad Pro.
BADOk this is about all I can write for now, writing stamina all gone, I will add some more later by editing this or post an entire new one with addition to this
Good review .. but from my side, other than heavy pricetag, i am really enjoy the keyboard.. but given combine the price smart folio keyboard + trackpad and without backlit, this magic keyboard seems well priced.
It is perfect. Nothing to complaint but if one force me to say something bad other than price, it would be weight penalty and heavy top. But i can live with this .. not a real trouble to bring down the rating of this keyboard.