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, Arabic - Black

I started out with a 3rd party keyboard because of its features and ended up disappointed by its flaws. The Apple Smart Keyboard is great!!According to Apple, this Apple Smart Keyboard is covered under the iPad's Apple Care+, if you purchased it.While not a full folio, the Apple Smart keyboard offers many benefits:1. Compacta. It easily connects and disconnects via the quick connect magnets on the iPad Air 3rd genb. Seamless signal connection, no Bluetooth to pair, no batteries required, powered from the iPad.c. Easy to pack up and throw in a back pack, attached or unattached to your iPad.2. Keyboard Shortcutsa. The shortcuts will spoil you and make you more productive. Very useful!b. Besides all the usual cmd key shortcuts, there’s a group of Tab key shortcuts, too!c. Customizable keyboard shortcuts via the iPad Settingsd. Great for foreign language typing as well as native language typing.3. The Smart Keyboard as a folio/stand/holdera. Makes a nice viewing angle when used as a stand in landscape modeb. Magnetic, so it sticks to metal surfaces and does NOT slide around!c. Does NOT provide full protection for the iPad, leading to “d.” below.d. I plan on getting some kind of full case to hold and protect both the iPad and Smart Keyboard,Then I will transport them attached together and toss the unit in a backpack or carrying bag.e. The entire keyboard and folio are fully sealed to keep out dirt, dust, and liquids.f. When folded up, the keys never come in contact with the screen.Finally, if you combine the keyboard with a mouse your productivity and ease of use will go up even more. And, you’ll keep your fingerprints, skin oil and dirt from ever contacting the screen. With the keyboard and mouse, it’s extremely rare I ever touch the screen now. FYI, the Apple Magic Mouse accommodates screen/trackpad gestures right on the mouse.

I bought this iPad and keyboard to take the place of my old Mac laptop which is so old it is unable to update or allow access to certain websites. For my uses, the iPad does everything I need and I love the touch screen. The keyboard is almost too small for comfort, but it's nice when typing a letter or such. The iPad found my wireless Brother laser printer the first time I hit the print button. I didn't have to install, pair it or anything. I actually was surprised at the price offered on Amazon. Less than Apple's price due to Apple's agreement and spreading the use of their products. My young grandkids have these iPads and love them, too.

I bought this ipad cover for me brand new iPad, and I am thrilled with the way it operates as cover, but also the keyboard is extremely tactile and responsive. Takes all the irritation out of pounding the touch screen with your finger. And the dual design that lets you flip easily from screening to typing is brilliant. Only negative is that, because it is the”face” of the iPad, it takes a beating, and could be a little sturdier. But this is a minor objection.

I recently got the Apple Smart Keyboard for my iPad, and I have to say, it's been a game-changer for me. As someone who writes a lot, I was looking for something that could potentially replace my laptop. And guess what? This keyboard has done just that.First off, the feel of this keyboard is fantastic. The keys have just the right amount of responsiveness. Every tap is like the keyboard is reading my mind, making typing feel effortless and smooth. It's a real joy to use, especially for long writing sessions.But here's the catch – it's not backlit. I often find myself working late into the night, and not having that backlight is a bit of a letdown. It's like having a sports car without headlights – it's great, but you can't fully enjoy it when it gets dark.Despite that, I'm still really pleased with this keyboard. It's slim, it's sleek, and it attaches to the iPad like they're two peas in a pod. Since I've started using it, my laptop has been collecting dust. The convenience of just popping my iPad into this keyboard and getting down to business is unbeatable.So, if you're considering the Apple Smart Keyboard for your iPad and you're a daytime writer or you've got a good lamp, I'd say go for it. It's a solid, well-performing keyboard that might just make you forget about your laptop. Just keep in mind the lack of backlighting if you're a night owl like me.