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Review on Brydge 12.9 Pro+ Wireless Keyboard with Trackpad for iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2020 & 2018), Aluminum Bluetooth 5.0 Keyboard, Native Multi-Touch Trackpad, Backlit Keys, Space Gray by Ken Arellano

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Excellent, just what the doctor ordered

I've looked at many of these keyboards and was only minutes away from buying an Apple Magic Keyboard. So glad I didn't. Also very glad that I didn't go for cheaper models under 100€. I absolutely need a trackpad, and reviews of cheaper models have been heartbreaking. The Magic gets good reviews, but it's an Apple product and once you're in the garden, you usually stay there. I would know. Anyway, Michelle Nugen has a great Wall Street Journal article "How to turn an iPad into a Laptop" or something like that. And she mentions that keyboard. But I ignored all that journalism and objectivity and focused on the Apple brand. But luckily I got away from it. I needed something to use on my lap, Magic Keyboard sucks for that, Brydge is awesome. I needed a top notch trackpad, this one is amazing. What I didn't know is that Brydge ported all known macOS shortcuts. So all the keyboard shortcuts I'm used to work fine. I'm at the top of the learning curve, which is nice. The keys have a good drop, a pleasant feel and a very pleasant click. The backlight is excellent. Very bright, and the top row of buttons are function keys designed specifically for iPadOS. So pretty. I got used to the keyboard so quickly I forgot my iPad Pro was an iPad and was surprised when I touched the screen and everything happened! I need to be 100% mobile so this keyboard and an iPad Pro with cellular connection is perfect for me. happiness happiness joy joy

Pros
  • Free for educational purposes
Cons
  • Not sure