Apple - Smart Keyboard Folio for 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd Generation)

I switched from apple Smart Keyboard to this Logitech keyboard. It is bulkier and heavier than the apple one and not the best quality itself. However, its key typing experience is fantastic! As a person who types everyday, I love this keyboard. And it protects the iPad body as well. Too heavy and feeling like it is heavier than MacBook Pro 13, but I love this keyboard!

Overall, a solid product and the wife loves the keyboard attachment since it serves as a case as well.

I bought this with new 3rd Gen 12.9" iPad Pro, and I am very pleased to have done so. It protects the iPad well enough, and the keyboard is functional and easy to get used to. It also feels like a full-length keyboard, which is nice. I do miss the backlit keys that you could get with other 3rd party vendors, but with two small kids who sometimes have crumbs and liquid nearby, I appreciate the splash and debris resistance in the keyboard. I'm sure one could get by without a screen protector, but I bought one too, and it works well with the case. The case is also designed to work with the 2nd gen Apple Pencil as well. I'm a fan!

Had to think hard to make this purchase. The price on this thing is pretty steep for a keyboard attachment. Apple didn't disappoint with it's functionality though - it just works. At least it's also a cover so I get additional functionality from it. As a cover, I initially found it a little awkward trying to pry it open with the strong magnets, but after enough use, you figure it out. It's a little weird when flipping the cover around so that you're just using the tablet without the keyboard. Your hand position always ends up holding the iPad by its keyboard. I always feel like when a keyboard key gets pressed that it's going to cause some issue or open some app, but Apple has that figured out too. The keyboard input doesn't seem to get enabled until it magnetically snaps into one of the propped up typing positions. An accidental press of any key never becomes an issue. Still, it feels odd holding the iPad by its keyboard. I'm a little disappointed that it doesn't have a trackpad - would definitely make maneuvering and typing in documents a bit easier. But now that I think about it, I don't recall ever seeing a mouse pointer on an iPad screen -- so I guess there would be more to it for Apple to just "add a trackpad". Maybe it'll be a future feature for iPads and its iOS if they work to try to close the gap between iPad as a Laptop use. Overall it's not a bad little keyboard. If you can get past the high price, you'll be happy with its functionality.

The function and form of this little Folio is pretty good. I've had both the first gen iPad Pro (12.9) and now the 3rd gen iPad Pro (12.9). This is my first Apple Keyboard Folio. The Goods: - Lightweight. - Good Keyboard function - quick & easy install and removal The Bads: - Expensive. (I think this should be about $50 dollars cheaper.) - Feels inexpensive. (I've got concerns about longevity.) - Not great for the lap... better than the previous versions but still trying to find the balance between tablet and laptop. That's what I've got...

I love this thing. It’s completely magnetic, no bezel, the keyboard feels great and the angled positions are very sturdy the way they are magnetically locked in place.

This keyboard pairs perfectly well with this iPad Pro. The responsiveness when typing is amazing. This keyboard is amazing, but does have a few drawbacks. 1. I don't feel the iPad Pro is very protected in the case. I'm afraid if I drop it, it will shatter my iPad screen. 2. The keys aren't backlit, which I understand because it runs off the iPad Pro battery, and would drain the battery even faster than it already does, but I would like to have a choice about using backlit keys or not. 3. The price is a little hefty for my liking. I think it's a great keyboard, but only $100 worth. I had to purchase it because we had nothing else available at the time to protect the iPad Pro.

Although I know technical reviews might find more hits/misses with this model and other ones - overall the form and functions for this iPad are very well thought out and what I would expect from Apple. I do struggle with the price off Apple products which is why there are 4 stars. The pencil and keyboard are what make this iPad better than prior models - which of course are an added cost. That said, I would certainly buy it again. Best Buy workers were excellent in helping me decide on the purchase and knew the features and could help me compare models as well as competitive products.