Keep in mind that nothing has changed except the size of the new Magic Keyboard from the previous model.
So far, both the outside cover and the keys have been resistant to smudges.
The keyboard is a pleasure to hold in your hands.
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The plastic cover has an excellent feel, although for the price tag it should have been leather.
The magnets that hold the iPad on the keyboard work with a satisfying snap.
The hinge mechanism that allows the display to swivel for a convenient viewing angle is an absolute engineering marvel.
One thing to note is that the combination of the iPad and Magic Keyboard is hefty.
The trackpad is excellent but not as roomy or comfortable as the one on my MacBook Pro.
For long work sessions, I recommend connecting a Bluetooth mouse or external trackpad.
Using the Magic Keyboard has entirely changed the way I work with the M1 iPad.
The Magic Keyboard for iPad has backlighting for dimly lit typing sessions.
This feature works very well and makes typing possible even in complete darkness.
I didnt notice any particular drain on my iPads battery life even while making extensive use of the backlighting.
Its great for watching movies or reading books.
The magnetic attachment feature makes it easy to take the case off and tote the iPad around by itself.
Im now able to get serious work done on the iPad Pro, thanks to the Magic Keyboard case.
Im a heavy Google Docs user, and it doesnt allow dragging to select text.
