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The latest iPad is productive when used with a good keyboard. The models covered are the best we've tried.
When the Smart Keyboard was introduced for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro we were not impressed. That's not the case with the model for the 9.7-inch iPad Pro. The smaller size and heavier magnets used in the cover by Apple make for a solution that is easier to use.
The Smart Keyboard is much like smart covers that don't have a thin keyboard tucked inside. It works like a typical cover, and the keyboard is ready to open when needed. This keyboard is small, with keys that are sealed in the unit. This construction provides protection from minor spills.
Typing on the keyboard is comfortable as the keys have good travel and spacing. It's not perfect as there is no backlighting for using in poorly lit areas, and there are no keys to control the iPad Pro as found on many competing products.
The Smart Keyboard connects to the iPad Pro via the smart connector. This eliminates the need for a battery in the cover, but it restricts use to a single viewing angle for the iPad Pro of 55 degrees.
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The Smart Keyboard for the 9.7-inch iPad Pro is $149 from Apple.
Caption by: James Kendrick
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