iPad Pro Magic Keyboard One Year Later! The ESSENTIAL M1 iPad Pro Accessory?
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- Опубліковано 15 чер 2024
- Its been over a year since the iPad magic keyboard was released. So lets take a look back and see what its been like after using this with my personal 11 inch iPad Pro over that time frame.
Is this still the ultimate iPad Pro Accessory?
Lets find out!
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I agree with you. I was just thinking this same thing the other day. I’ve replaced my old 2011 MacBook Pro with a 4th Gen 12.9 iPad Pro. when I did, I got a pretty good case from Logitech. I didn’t really love the combination. When I saw the magic keyboard on sale on Amazon, I just bought it. Boy, when I did, I feel like my iPad became more of a replacement for my old MacBook. Everything you talked about. The keys, the hinge, the viewing angles. When I wanted to show someone a picture, I could just lift the iPad off the case and then snap it back so easy. It is truly a GREAT device and has made my iPad that much better.
ipad pro magic keyboard with function keys row on top: 499$
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Really good to see a video from someone using an 11” iPad/keyboard since that’s the one that a majority of people will have and good to hear that the keyboard doesn’t feel to cramped
I finally cracked and bought one last night... love the white, love the texture and feel!
After I had my ipad without the Magic Keyboard for about half a year, I decided to go ahead and get it. It truly does transform the iPad experience and brings it to a whole new level, and this keyboard has a way better typing experience than my 12" MacBook from 2016, and its way easier to replace in the event of an accident or damage. This combo has truly become one of my favorite product offerings from Apple to date
Usually just skip your vids, when scrolling through YT, but as of late, I’ve been watching more of your vids and I quite enjoy the style of your vids. Got yourself a new sub from me, loving the content and quality of your channel.
I love the positive vibes of your videos which is refreshing most channels are complaining. Thank you for the videos.
I tell people that if you're going to get the iPad Pro, just factor in the price of the keyboard when you go to buy it because it's that much of a game changer.
Since getting the magic keyboard, it's absolutely changed the way I think about and use the iPad for the better. It's even the perfect stand when you just want to watch movies and not physically hold something for 2 hours. It's perfect for when you game with a controller. It feels the closest to an true laptop experience we've ever gotten on a tablet, ever.
If you're on the fence because it's an expensive accessory, let this be the comment to tip you towards 'treating yourself' because it really is just so good.
The 2020 12.9 iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard gave me the ability to leave my desktop & laptop (windows) computer world behind. Love the combo and have not looked back, simply awesome! Great Review & Channel…. Keep up the GREAT work Gary…. 🇺🇸
I love my new White Magic Keyboard 12.9. First time owning an iPad Pro.
I always feel confident to buy after watching your videos. Keep up the good work!
Don’t even have the iPad that goes with these… Still watching from beginning to end. Love the content! I’ve watched most of your iPad/accessory videos more than once
Only big hope is that they hold onto this design for a while longer. Would be amazing to continue to use an accessory like this across generations. The updated 2018 design still looks like it’s from the future.
You are correct in saying that it does change the nature of iPad usage. I ended up choosing the iPad Air over getting a MacBook Air to replace an older Air that essentially died. The price of the Magic Keyboard did bother me at first as I bought a Brydge keyboard but I ended up getting the Magic Keyboard and I love it. I love how thin it is as a case as well as how it takes advantage of the connectors on the back of the iPad. The instant connectivity is a deciding factor over the Brydge Keyboard as the latter uses Bluetooth. My only complaint about it is that I wish they’d added peripheral usage of the keyboard’s power port.
Eventually I went with the folio for my 12.9. I was very tempted to get this magic keyboard, but it's so heavy and inconvinent to dismount it to use it as a tablet, I found the smart keyboard folio is more suitable if you use the iPad as a tablet more often.
Just bought the MK for the 11 inch iPad Pro 2022. It is SO essential, that I use my iPad much much more, it’s just more usable. Couldn’t recommend more, except the price tag problem, ofc. And I wrote that comment with the MK. Fantastic.
Hey man. I just started using the iPad with the white keyboard. In my everyday work, it actually replaced most of the features that I relied on my MacBook for except for Final Cut Pro. As far as fingerprints on the white one, I haven’t seen any issues with smudges or discoloration. Coming from the screen keyboard of the 9.7 model, the 11” model has been a really impressive upgrade.
I love the idea of the magic keyboard. Functional and good looking
If you still have your 11” M1 iPad Pro, any chance you could do a video comparing the Logitech Combo Touch to the Folio Touch? The Folio Touch is technically not meant for this newest generation 11” Pro, and the speakers don’t align perfectly, but I’m curious if there is anything else noteworthy beyond that, and if they partial covering of the speakers makes a noticeable difference.
Do update us on how the white colour keyboard holds up. So tempted to get the white one but I’m kinda insecure if that thing will pick up dirt like crazy!
What I like about this keyboard is by being supported in the air it’s better for cooling. Air flow to keep the device cool. And spills. If the iPad sits on the surface and something is knocked over. You run the risk of it getting on your iPad. Yes the keyboard is what may get wet. And yes it’s not cheap to replace. But it’s cheaper than replacing the IPad
Curious about your thoughts on the protection the keyboard provides while closed? Also, have you used any compatible cases for the iPad itself for when you remove it from the keyboard? Do you think it’s even necessary?
I bought my white one today, excited for it to come
Hey Gary! I agree with most of what you said, especially on the keyboard feel and build quality. However, there are a few downsides/shortcomings, which some you pointed out. For the money Apple could have tried to incorporate the Thunderbolt functionality in the keyboard port, but its likely a shortcoming of those pass through connectors. The palm rests and touchpad should have been larger. Then, there’s the missing row of function keys. It could have more protection, especially around the sides/edges. One other minor issue is that the screen should have been able to tilt back a little further, but that would make it easier to flip over on the floor if you are using it in your lap. No, this keyboard does not make the iPad Pro a notebook replacement, but a notebook alternative to compliment your MacBook.
Also the weight. It's too heavy; combined with the iPad Pro itself, it weighs more than a comparable MacBook laptop.
@@michaelfox6820 Agreed. I returned the iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard. I love my M1 MBA that I just bought in December for a steal at Costco. Don’t need wireless connection, the screen is fine and balances better on your lap. Also, it has better battery life than the iPad Pro and a full row of function keys. I got mine in Space Gray which looks great with the black keys. No white bezel crap and teenage girl colors for me. I would have liked having the MagSafe connector like on my older MacBooks. But the iPad Pro doesn’t have that either. For the price I bought the M1 MBA for, I’m happy.
Agree with everything you said. I love my magic keyboard and I find that I genuinely enjoy typing on it more than my macbook pro...mind you the macbook I have is the one where people complained about they keyboard...so I guess it makes sense.
Right? Its so darn good no matter what other keyboard you are coming from.
@@TheEverydayDad They typing experience alone is worth the money. I convinced a friend of mine to buy it and now he also wont shut up about how amazing it is.
I love the thumbnail you ended up going with for this video! I use a Logitech Slim Combo keyboard case for my 10.5” iPad Pro but my goodness I checked out the magic keyboard case in white today and I absolutely love it and it is definitely an accessory I’d purchase if I got a newer iPad
Thanks Conor!
@@TheEverydayDad no problem at all
I love my 2020 MK (black), and use it on my 2021 iPP 12.9". I'm so tempted to go for a 2021 white iPP.
Finger prints on the black one are def a minus. I want to see if the White one is better tho.
The white one is much better at hiding finger oils and dust.
I just bought a Dbrand skin for mine, its held up beautifully over the past year.
Get a skin bro I got a open box 📦 skin on Amazon for like $6
Get sopiguard skin, it covers both inside and out. For the iPad get dbrand though
@@NamNguyen-np1qj Get real wombat skin, it's organic, and so much better than dbrand.
“In the Before time” 😂 . I just returned my Logitech and purchased a magic keyboard…I am not disappointed. I liked the Logitech but it kept giving me connection issues. Great video as always !!
Give the ESR Rebound Magnetic Keyboard Case for the 12.9” iPad Pro’s a try. It’s Bluetooth and 1/3 the price of the Magic Keyboard, but has some nice features that the Magic Keyboard doesn’t have and the trackpad supports all the gesture controls.
When the case first came out, I was against purchasing one due to price and the fact that I didn’t think that it added any functionality that wasn’t already part of the iPad itself. However, after much curiosity and not finding any alternatives that I was completely happy with I bought one, however the one I bought was the 1st generation and for $199 at Walmart.
The Magic keyboard case is the case I continue to come back to. I have other smart cases that don’t have a keyboard with it, but again I continue to come back to the Magic Keyboard because of the added experience it adds to the iPad and the variety of viewing angles and the fact that I can use all of my dongles with the iPad without any issue.
Have a black Magic for my 12.9 M1 Pro. Love it, use it in my lap all the time. My issue is the front corner edges of the keyboard is splitting with care and not carried in a bag. I have decided to wait until it gets really bad before replacing it-and I will. I love using it and use Pro almost 100% now instead of Macbook.
The magic keyboard floats too😱🤯
Like magic!
They float now????
Nice job on the review. You sold me. I will be adding one to my iPod pro 11”. Question, have you used it with Apple Numbers spreadsheet? If so, how well does that work. I find highlighting cells, rows and columns a bit sluggish using my finger on the iPad screen.
I was really hesitant to buy this because of the price. I bought it anyway and honestly it’s so great that I understand why it’s so expensive. I mainly use excel and office and some coding for my job and I don’t need a laptop for them anymore.
The aluminum version of the Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (2018 onwards) and iPad Air (2020 onwards) might feature the larger trackpad (a larger 12.9-inch version will have the same trackpad size as the 13-inch MacBook Air and 14-inch MacBook Pro) with force touch technology (up to 2 levels of pressure sensitive input) and taptic feedback (used in the MacBook models since 2015). It will be available early next year.
I got one on sale yesterday got £250. Yes it's expensive, but it's a game changer for the iPad Pro.
Magic keyboard (ESP white) is always nice to have and beautiful. But with this price tag, I expect no compromise (losing Apple Pencil, can’t protect the side of the ipad) and longevity (the material don’t stick finger print as much)
I decided to buy the Logitech Folio touch one year ago instead because the size of the trackpad and palm rest are both bigger than the magic keyboard and it has the function key row. The only down side is the keypad can’t detach (solved by the combo touch) and difficult to take off when I don’t need the keyboard and its weight.
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Just picked up the latest magic keyboard for the 12.9 for $199. This certainly justified it for me.
So how is the White Magic Keyboard holding up after months of use? Does it get dirty easily? Turned less white?
It would be great if you could let know, planning to buy one for my iPad Pro 12.9, unsure if I should go with Black MK or White MK. Thank you!
Found the 11” version used for half the price of retail. Waiting to hear back from seller because there’s no way I’m paying the price of the cheapest iPad for a keyboard that only works with the iPad
What video editing software do you use in your video? It looks so smooth on the ipad Air 5!
I wouldn’t have believed you if I hadn’t found myself needing a mouse I can use to scroll with in the M1 iPad Pro 11”. I already had a black Magic Keyboard with the numerical option and I had a regular Magic Mouse. I found that I couldn’t scroll with a Magic Mouse in this iPad. Do you know if you can scroll and do all the same gestures with a Magic Trackpad? I had to unfortunately splurge on this 11” Magic Keyboard because I didn’t want to risk just buying the Magic Trackpad separately and then find out it still doesn’t work either. Please help 🙏🏼
Mine for the 12.9 is still in perfect condition as well even after a year of being used hard every single day. I honestly don’t know why people are complaining about it’s durability, unless they habitually abuse their equipment deliberately….
use command strips with the velcro to put ur dongle on the back of your ipad case to be able to connect and disconnect it whenever you feel. and it will also add better cable management!
I like how you used the South Park reference. For the episode spoofing lord of the flys or something like that. "In the before time"
What’s the best apple ecosystem right now in june 2021? Love this🤩 dad’s jokes are A mazing
can we stick our IPAD at the back of our magic keyboard case for note taking. does it stick to the front side when we close the case...?? does the magnet work back side also..??? like when you close the case...the front side of the case does your ipad sticks so that your ipad is safe while writing...???
I have the new 12.9 iPad pro but I bought the 2020 magic keyboard to go with it as it was cheaper and it fits just find despite what people say.
I have a 12.9 iPad Pro. I was using the ZAGG case and starring getting a vertical line on one side of my iPad. It was happening every day and sometimes twice a day. I took it to the Apple Store. The rep said it looked like an interference with a magnet. She suggested the Pro Magic keyboard. I said they both use magnetic but she said that the Pro Magic was specifically designed for the iPad. I don’t know if that’s true but I bought one. That’s been several weeks ago no I’ve not had an issue since. I do love the keyboard! However, is there a way to keep or allow the on screen keyboard to pop up every time it’s needed without me having to do it. It did that on my ZAGG. Just asking.
Anyone notice their battery drain like crazy when using the magic keyboard on their 12.9” pro 5th gen? I purchased both the keyboard and the iPad at the same time. Got the keyboard in white. Seems like the battery drains quickly especially when the backlight of the keyboard is turned on.
White MGKB is hard to maintain , there is already blue inks that I can’t remove, and some light yellow inks also ,I used it only at home or at work
Is the material of this the same as the silicone cases for iPhone?
But does it have the two ‘must haves’ for me - a light or sound indication that the Caps Lock key has been pressed (often accidentally in my case) AND a Delete to the right Key?
Thanks for sharing!! You should check into doing voice overs; you would make a lot of money!!! Great voice!!!
"A device like nothing else on the market” - the Surface exists you know
In my case, I feel like I’d keep this plugged in to use it mainly as a glorified charging dock and the occasional Pages document I need to type up now and then, and instead use the iPad by itself 90% of the time. I’ve gotten so spoiled by the MagSafe chargers for iPhone that I hate having to fumble around with cables just for my iPad while I can just drop my phone atop an always set up charging dock.
I’m getting the White Magic Keyboard for my iPad Pro 11 inch M1 Space Grey
Don’t you prefer the larger keyboard of the 12.9 though? I have the 11 inch 2020 iPad Pro and sometimes wonder if i should have gotten the 12.9 just for the larger keyboard.
I thought I would miss my smaller iPad but since switching to the 12.9 and magic keyboard I don’t if I’ll ever switch back.
what's the stability of the screen link when using it as a touch screen in keyboard mode
I had the other apple keyboard and it fell apart so Im really apprehensive about getting this even more expensive one because the material looks the same.
For sure.
I currently own the 2021 iPad and white magic keyboard. I use it daily for college, the sides of the magic keyboard can scuff and get dirty and idk how to clean it.
I was very lucky to find this 12.9 brand new magic keyboard from JL For £ 164.00 pounds .yes I double checked it wasn’t the Folio one this one with touch pad. Thanks Everyday dad. I really trust your opinion
I was really torn between the magic keyboard and the Logitech cheaper option. I’m so glad I went with the magic keyboard. Apple always does it better!
Gosh you are handsome !!! The keyboard is great as well. I purchased one today, and you are absolutely right. Perfect with my iPad Pro 12.9 inch. Thank you for your videos. Can’t have enough of you. Your videos I mean … YOU mostly.
Real weird to dislike this video, genuine dude giving his opinion on a product , what is there to dislike
Kindly let me know, how to keep the Magickeyboard white clean ? . Whole day when I keep typing, i feel worried on my fingers sweat etc coming in contact with it. Do you recommend any special cloth or cleaning spray for it ? . Or is it fine to just clean it with a clean cloth ? Please let me know.
Can I use this magic keyboard to my ipad 10th genration??🧐 or is just for ipad air or pro?
i dont know. i just bought it after the price drop. It's a great keyboard but i hardly use my ipad as it is. i think i should return it?
Great video, thanks for making it. Just wondering if you or anyone has had their iPad screen scratched by the keys or other parts of the magic keyboard ever - I assume it wouldn't, I mean, my MacBook Pro's keys don't scratch it's screen, so I figure why would it be different with the iPad. But I don't want anyone to go looking for and finding scratches they didn't know were there just because I asked, so... sigh :)
I don’t think its great that a really expensive keyboard still works after a year of use, I expect that :)
Hi Sherri and Jessi!
👀 I enjoyed your video. Blessings on your day🍎
I would of liked to use my Apple MagSafe due charger with the ports =/ not enough juice to use it
Minor Dislike: It’s top heavy. Sometimes this makes it a little difficult to balance on my lap or other circumstances when it is not on a table. But, this problem would be difficult, or impossible, to avoid without adding a lot of weight to the keyboard.
Thats a good point, and i find the 12.9 much more top heavy than the 11inch model.
@@TheEverydayDad Interesting that it isn't as big an issue with the smaller model. I am using the larger one. Thanks for the vid.
Once again pumping out efficient yet enjoyably watchable content! I have a quick question: would you recommend the M1 MacBook Air with 16 GBs of UM/RAM for college? I’m an undecided Major but all of my majors have a large amount of math. Thanks if you see this, no problem if you don’t!
I always look for sales or online clearance.
They make a right angle adapter for USB-c
For $400 in Canada I feel not having a row of function keys at the top is the little ridiculous! Bit of a piss off! Otherwise its stellar
I bought an iPad for college and I want to get a magic keyboard for it, I’m just not sure on which colour to get, I go to an equine college so it’s extremely dirty so I’d assume the white would become grubby fast, but I prefer the white compared to the black :/
what about F keys though... and while watching movies spacebar doesnt work like play/pause etc..
Which one feels better though
So we can use a Magic Keyboard and an Apple Pencil? For drawing .. using Adobe Illustrator (cloud) same time with keyboard. . . But i wanna make gear on the Adobe Illustrator / Fusion 360 while using the Apple Pencil. 🎉
How secure is the apple pencil when traveling with this case?
With the keyboard? Not at all - falls off. Bur it‘s very durable! I have no wear and tear after 5 months using it daily.
something i’ve noticed: the 11 inch is more of an actual notebook and note paper size, while the 12.9 is more of a typical 11x8.5 blank paper size
You should try out and also compare the Logitech combo touch to the magic keyboard
I've tried out a few logitech ipad keyboards in the past
But the combo touch has a detachable keyboard and it uses smart connector
I’ll be honest, the way it protects my iPad, and the stand on the back, and it’s perceived ruggedness. The Apple Magic keyboard experience honestly isn’t good enough to make up for that.
If you use your iPad caseless in general, maybe the magic keyboard, but a paranoid person like me I want the sides protected.
@@sloppynyuszi yeah, if I am gonna spend a grand for a tablet, I at least want it to be usable for a few years
@@locify_ very true
This keyboard is 399€ where I live and the Logitech one costs half.
The choice is an easy one to make.
But I do see the appeal, and understand that, with everything it has to offer, it is a very good product.
got L@*i folio pro and it packed in after 18 months, won't turn up volume and h, r, z, v and e keys don"t respond without beating with a stick...???
so how clean is the white magic keyboard after a few months?
Thats something only the future can tell us.
would you recommend it for someone who would have to take it in and out of a back pack everyday? Im worried of durability
NONONONO sorry late comment and you were asking the every dad but i need to tell everyone this. After i got the keyboard I put it in my backpack everyday and within few months there is a bunch of tears in my keyboard the plastic worn off and it looks so cheap and ugly I absolutely dont recommend it especially if you have other objects in your backpack (best you have an ipad case bag ( a tiny bag specific for your ipad) and then put it inside your backpack (i wish i knew this earlier 😭
My black magic keyboard is looking pretty rugged.
Black vs. white version?
Gary, where can I purchase that hat you are wearing?
Just A random question … how can a person tell the difference between the new and the older magic keyboard? 🤔 apart from the new silver color ?
They cant
@@mihariznar3792 you know what? I’m sure it’s the same guy that complains he can’t handle scrolling through their apps at 60hz can probably notice.
is the white one backlit? i cannot figure it out
Yes it is
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One year after you made this video - I could not agree more with the expanded capabilities - your word transformative that this keyboard brings. The reason a year later - I am finally into iPads because Davinci Resolve is now on the iPad and that has opened up my use of it. Finally a real pro app on an iPad Pro - the only thing that goes into my now open port is an external SSD that contains my work project files. The feel, the functionality, and expansion of possibilities are being realized in this humble device. Touch, pen, trackpad, mouse, short cuts, voice - so many ways to interact - more than anything is amazing. Thanks again.
Black or white ?
@@anacarolina-uy2sq I have both and I love the white one by far - it looks great and really doesn’t show dirty at any time at all.