Magic Keyboard Usage?

I have a Macbook Air that I travel with, and can set up in my den for use with an external monitor/keyboard/mouse, but since buying a new iPad Air a couple weeks ago I find myself using the iPad more than the laptop. It's lighter, I can carry it anywhere much easier, and it checks all the boxes for my needs.


Crazy huh?


So, anyway, I'm looking at getting a Magic Keyboard for it.


If you have one how do you like it? Pro/sCons?

Posted on Oct 28, 2024 5:19 AM

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Oct 28, 2024 5:35 AM in response to TheReal702

I found myself in a similar situation. My iPad Pro with a Magic Keyboard has turned into my go-to device, leaving my poor laptop to collect dust. I've tried other keyboards. Here are my pros and cons for the Magic Keyboard.


Pros:

  • You don't have to charge it. The iPad keeps it charged while still allowing me a full day of moderate to heavy use.
  • It is backlit. No need to turn on a light in the early morning or in the evening.
  • I'm used to a laptop keyboard. The Magic Keyboard is the same size.
  • It allows me to position the screen (iPad) in endless positions, meaning no glare.
  • It has a microphone key which turns any text field into a dictation field.

Cons:

  • Sorry, I really cannot think of any.


As you can see, I am a huge fan of the Magic Keyboard.

Oct 28, 2024 7:06 AM in response to TheReal702

TheReal702 wrote:

This is a great review, thank you.

I bought the 11" Air, and the Magic Keyboard would be much smaller than my laptop keyboard. Maybe this is a worry that shouldn't be.



I guess it will depend on which keyboard will become your "normal." FWIW, when I mainly used a full sized PC with a full sized keyboard, moving back and forth between that and my laptop did not pose a problem.

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