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Review on πŸ”Œ Fintie Keyboard Case for iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2017 and 2015 (2nd & 1st Generation) - Soft TPU Protective Cover with 7 Color Backlit, Magnetically Detachable Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard - Black by Matt Conner

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Theft for money -- Maybe not

I use ratings. So I have to write one. This is the third keyboard I use on my 2014 iPad Pro. First there was Logitech. The second was Snagg. I really liked Snugg, but it actually turned my iPad into a heavy, tough laptop. It was almost impossible to use it in portrait mode. I chose Fintie mainly because it fits my old iPad. Plus, it's about half the price of almost everything else. I didn't want to invest heavily in a keyboard that could outlive my 6 year old iPad Pro. After a week I am very satisfied. I type a lot on my iPad Pro. The size of the keyboard, while light and compact, is more than adequate for my clumsy touch typing. I was a bit worried about the repeated "m" key. but I think the keyboard needs a lighter touch. Everything is fine this morning. As others have said, the backlight is good. I use it early in the morning in my dark kitchen. If I need to look for the key, I can find it. I used the special function keys a bit. That's new to me. Facilitates screenshots. I gave it a 3 for durability but I'm going with the Snugg which is built like a tank and weighs the same. The advantage of Fintie is that it's light and I can put my keyboard away and read my iPad in the cradles. When everything is folded up, my device is reasonably well protected. I can also wear it as a tome. I use an iPad for Zoom meetings. It's not as easy to position as the Snugg and doesn't have infinite positions. In fact, the range is limited, but sufficient. To get this right you need to slide the keyboard back and forth. If it's on a hard surface I'm pretty sure it will stay after I install it. Bottom line: a more than adequate keyboard and case. For money, that's theft. Update 8 months later: Most of what I said still stands. However, it just died. I expected it to last two years just like my previous keyboards. Considering how much I paid for it, it cost about the same as the others. At least not a big theft.

Pros
  • Tablet accessories
Cons
  • Very expensive