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Review on πŸ”‹ Apple Smart Keyboard Folio for 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd Generation) - US English: A Smart Accessory for Enhanced Productivity by Rod Evans

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Stronger but also thicker/heavier than the original.

A few years ago I enjoyed one of the original Smart Keyboards with my original Apple iPad Pro and was surprised when I got the new version that I needed for my new iPad Pro. While the original version felt relatively streamlined and lightweight, the latest version's design has been completely redesigned: instead of folding the keyboard to create a soft surface for the front of the device, in this version the keyboard simply lies flat against the screen. And while the original version offered nothing, to protect the back of the device, this new model also has a solid back. The thickness of this back panel is a lot thicker than the standard shell I'm used to and the keyboard part feels a lot thicker too. When using the keyboard to type, the feel/play is more like a key/button press than the original. Ultimately, if I had never seen or met the original, I probably would have rated it higher. Unfortunately, I still feel the extra weight and size, so I can't in good conscience give good marks across the board. most likely specifically designed to be what they are. offers more protection and a more realistic typing experience than the original. If you like the idea of protecting your valuable investment, and part of the keyboard seems to be much thicker too. When using the keyboard to type, the feel/play is more like a key/button press than the original. Ultimately, if I had never seen or met the original, I probably would have rated it higher. Unfortunately, I still feel the extra weight and size, so I can't in good conscience give good marks across the board. most likely specifically designed to be what they are. offers more protection and a more realistic typing experience than the original. If you like the idea of protecting your valuable investment, and part of the keyboard seems much thicker too. When using the keyboard to type, the feel/play is more like a key/button press than the original. Ultimately I would have if I had never seen or met the original, probably rated it higher. Unfortunately I'm still at the point where I feel the extra weight and size that I can't in good conscience give good grades across the board. most likely specifically designed to be what they are. offers more protection and a more realistic typing experience than the original. If you like the idea of protecting your valuable investment than the original. Ultimately, if I had never seen or met the original, I probably would have rated it higher. Unfortunately I'm still at the point where I feel the extra weight and size that I can't in good conscience give good grades across the board. most likely specifically designed to be what they are. offers more protection and a more realistic typing experience than the original. If you like the idea of protecting your valuable investment than the original. Ultimately, if I had never seen or met the original, I probably would have rated it higher. Unfortunately I'm still at the point where I feel the extra weight and size that I can't in good conscience give good grades across the board. most likely specifically designed to be what they are. offers more protection and a more realistic typing experience than the original. If you like the idea of protecting your valuable investment, specifically designed to be what they are. offers more protection and a more realistic typing experience than the original. If you like the idea of protecting your valuable investment, specifically designed to be what they are. offers more protection and a more realistic typing experience than the original. If you like the idea of protecting your valuable investment,

Pros
  • No batteries or pairing required. Its durable, lightweight case protects both the front and back of your new 12.9-inch iPad Pro.
Cons
  • Something different