Apple Smart Keyboard: iPad Keyboard and case for iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad Air (3rd Generation), and iPad (7th, 8th, and 9th Generation), Comfortable Typing Experience, Danish - Black

I opened the box, plugged it in and it workedPros - ease of installation and use, I am using my iPad more and more as it is easier to use as a multi-function computing device, not just a video viewer or social media surf/news read device. - good tactile touch and responsiveness from the keyboardCons - wish there was a touchpad function as I still use touch more frequently than I thought I would (minor nit)Wish it was a little less expensive, but it attached without issue, installed simply, and is a valuable part of my iPad experience now!

Works well. Looks good. The keys are ok. Expensive for what it is.

Easy install and works great.

I have tried and reviewed two keyboards recently for the 7th Gen iPad. One I did not like at all, and then there's this one.This design is clearly well thought out. I was disappointed because I misread that this one was backlit. It isn't. I am also a little disappointed that the back of the iPad isn't protected at all by this case -- it isn't a folio. However, it ends up having a slight advantage by not being a folio -- the cover is removable easily and quickly when you don't need it, and there is as little bulk as possible. This is hardly bigger/heavier than a simple front cover with no keyboard.Those of you who have had iPads for years will remember the first "covers" that ever came out were pretty much just like this -- a magnetic flap that covers only the screen portion of the iPad. I assume those still exist. I've only used the folio version the past 7+ years, myself. I hate the idea of the back getting damaged from regular use or dropping.That said, I don't think you could design a keyboard cover any better than this one. It folds two ways, one with the keyboard in front of the screen and one way with the keyboard behind. When the cover is folded over either way, the hard plastic of the keys does NOT touch either the front or the back of the iPad. That's good design! The other, much cheaper, folio I bought and reviewed scratched my screen when it was closed. Yuck.One thing I really appreciate about this keyboard is that it does not need charging or a Bluetooth connection. That is one less cable to worry about and the keyboard will never run out of power while you're using it. The way the cover connects is securely via the magnets on the side of the iPad. I suppose were it backlit, it would draw more power from the iPad. As it is, this keyboard is impossible to use in dark rooms if you don't touch-type, but fine in average-lit rooms or daylight. Honestly, I don't do that much writing on the iPad, but when I do, this works much better than the onscreen keyboard.The keyboard is touted to be "full sized" but it falls a bit short of the width and height of full-sized Air keyboard. The action is pretty stiff, but the layout is such that you're not randomly hitting extra keys or functions. The delete and shift keys are where your hands expect them to be. I've owned some other third-party iPad keyboards that stuffed in random function keys or made the right shift key too small, so I always had to look at my hands rather than touch-type.I do not think I would have paid full price for this keyboard, especially since it isn't backlit. The Amazon price is decent, especially if you want to have a very slim, very convenient keyboard that you never have to charge right at your fingertips. It definitely makes the iPad even more portable and functional. Whether you want to use the iPad to view videos at almost 90 degrees, to write with the keyboard at around 50 degrees, or take the cover completely off and hold just the pad in your hands, you can do all of that very quickly and easily. That, I think, are the smarts in this design.I'll be looking for some sort of back cover or film, though, that fits with this cover. That way, the metal will be protected even when the front cover is off.

I love this product, it helps protect my 9th gen iPad screen and typing doesn't feel "small" on this keyboard, its a joy to use and flips easily out of the way when not needed.

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Apple did a slick engineering design with this keyboard—major kudos! As great as it is, I think the price is too high for the iPad. There are not as elegant keyboards, but cost a lot less.

This is official Apple product, so it works well when attached well. The keyboard feel is fine, and no worries about power because power comes from the iPad itself when attached properly. When folded up properly, it is snug, providing protection for the screen and a reasonable carrying profile. However, it is floppy and often confusing to wrap and unwrap -- the alternative (non-Apple) book-like keyboard is much easier and intuitive and quick to use, though it is a bit thicker, heavier, and its power/battery is separate.

Connects easily to IPAD (9th gen). No extra charging for the keyboard.The only disadvantage is that there is no protection for the back of the IPAD.

I highly recommend this!

Password preventing me from using ut properly, due to the multiple password required all the time

Good keyboard, but it doesn't protect the iPad rear.

Compré el iPad para la escuela 9 generación, cheque el modelo para ver si modelo para ver la compatibilidad del teclado.Los materiales muy buenos, el teclado se siente suave.Es original el teclado de Apple, se conecto al instante ya que es magnético. Sirve como funda, solo le falta la parte de atrás y una buena mica de hidrogel.Solo me faltaría el lápiz y queda algo mejor