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Transform your iPad into a MacBook-style powerhouse for just $109.99
The SpacePad keyboard case turns your iPad into a laptop-style setup with a trackpad, backlit keys and long battery life. Made by Tinymoose, it combines protection and productivity at a great price. Right now, you can get this great iPad keyboard case for just $109.99 (MSRP $139.99). Tinymoose SpacePad iPad keyboard case There’s a moment every iPad user encounters when they realize the hardware is way more capable than how they’re actually using it.
Amazon deals on iPads net you up to $200 off
The new iPad mini (7th generation) came out Tuesday, and other new models are likely to follow soon — but, as usual, the biggest savings are in older models, including current Amazon deals on iPads. Right now you can get some pretty serious discounts at Amazon on a variety of iPad models, including M4 iPad Pro, M2 iPad Air, 9th- and 10th-generation iPads and the previous iPad mini (6th generation). Some models are $200 off! See below.
This iPad keyboard case offers 2 features Apple’s can’t match [Review] ★★★★☆
ESR Rebound Magnetic Keyboard Case 360 includes a protective case for an iPad as well as a keyboard and trackpad. It offers typing with the tablet in portrait or landscape, a trick Apple’s own case/keyboard can’t match. And the product offers a case usable when the keyboard has been left behind. I tested it with my 13-inch iPad Pro. Here are my hands-on impressions. This post contains affiliate links. Cult of Mac may earn a commission when you use our links to buy items.
This iPad keyboard case offers 2 features Apple’s can’t match [Review] ★★★★☆
ESR’s Rebound Magnetic Keyboard Case 360 includes a protective case for an iPad as well as a keyboard and trackpad. It offers typing with the tablet in portrait or landscape, a trick Apple’s own case/keyboard can’t match. You also can use the case when you leave the keyboard behind. I tested it with my 13-inch iPad Pro. Here are my hands-on impressions. This post contains affiliate links. Cult of Mac may earn a commission when you use our links to buy items.
Add Logitech Keys-to-Go 2 keyboard to your iPad without bulking it up [Review] ★★★★☆
Logitech Keys-to-Go 2 for iPad is the portable keyboard for those who need to type on the go but don’t want a keyboard built into their tablet’s case. It’s a standalone accessory designed to travel with a tablet or be left behind when it’s not needed. I tested the very slim and lightweight product with my iPad Pro and my iPhone 15. Its extreme portability makes it useful in situations that more typical keyboards are not. This post contains affiliate links.
Add Logitech Keys-to-Go 2 keyboard to your iPad without bulking it up [Review] ★★★★☆
Logitech Keys-to-Go 2 for iPad is the portable keyboard for those who need to type on the go but don’t want a keyboard built into their tablet’s case. It’s a standalone accessory designed to travel with a tablet or be left behind when it’s not needed. I tested the very slim and lightweight product with my iPad Pro and my iPhone 15. Its extreme portability makes it useful in situations that more typical keyboards are not. This post contains affiliate links.
4 reasons Logitech’s M4 iPad Pro keyboard case is better than Apple’s [Review] ★★★★½
Logitech’s Combo Touch keyboard case for the new M4 iPad Pro offers nearly everything Apple’s beloved Magic Keyboard case does. And the Logitech version includes features Apple’s does not. I put both peripherals through hands-on testing. Here’s where the Combo Touch comes out ahead … and where it doesn’t. Logitech Combo Touch for M4 iPad Pro review The Apple Magic Keyboard is brilliant. Third-party vendors like Logitech have to work hard to stand out.
Apple Magic Keyboard expands M4 iPad Pro to its full potential [Review] ★★★★½ Original
Reviews Top stories ★★★★☆ With its cool cantilever design, Apple Magic Keyboard was a standout iPad Pro accessory even before its recent upgrade. Now that Apple fixed some of the original’s problems by adding a glass trackpad, a row of function keys and an aluminum palm rest, it’s even better. Especially with an improved USB-C port. But does the functionality (and sheer coolness) justify the epic price of the Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro? Read on to find out. This post contains affiliate links.
Turn iPad or iPhone into full-featured laptop with NexDock [Review]
NexDock lets you easily add an 13-inch external screen, keyboard and trackpad to your iPad or iPhone 15 and make them even more useful. Plus there are bonus features: it recharges the Apple device, and includes a microSD card reader and an additional USB-C port. I tested the all-in-one accessory and found it a great fit for iPad and a somewhat problematical one for iPhone 15, though a third-party app helps. Here’s why. This post contains affiliate links.
Slash up to $60 off Magic Keyboards for iPad
Amazon is currently offering great discounts on Magic Keyboards for iPad Pro (11-inch and 12.9-inch models) and 10.9-inch iPad Air. While there are many alternative keyboards and cases for iPad models out there, the time to pay Apple prices is now, when Apple prices are slashed! This post contains affiliate links. Cult of Mac may earn a commission when you use our links to buy items.
This portable folding keyboard for iPad sports hide-away trackpad
The SKFP Combo Keyboard includes a trackpad that flips under to save room when on the go. Plus, its case folds to become a stand for an iPad. The accessory is for anyone who wants a portable wireless keyboard that can be shared with multiple iPads. Easily add this mobile keyboard to 3 iPads The Apple Magic Keyboard is a popular iPad accessory because it’s both a case and a keyboard. But it’s designed for one iPad model, and can’t be used with others.
Top kid-friendly case and keyboard options for iPad 10
The just-released iPad 10 is a major update, but the design changes mean new cases are required. Fortunately, accessory makers OtterBox and Logitech quickly brought out several of them for designed with children in mind. A kid-friendly stylus is also an option. An iPad 10 case just makes sense Carrying an iPad around without some protection isn’t smart: most of the front of the tablet is breakable, scratchable screen.
New $249 Magic Keyboard Folio goes with iPad 10
Along with the redesigned iPad 10 Apple released Tuesday, it rolled out the first Magic Keyboard Folio to go with the entry-level tablet. While the iPad 10 costs more than before, at $449 instead of $329, if you want the detachable keyboard and stand Apple now makes for it, you have to add another $249. That completes your basic iPad experience for a pretty penny. And it only comes in white.
Zagg’s rugged iPad keyboard case adds useful trackpad, too [Review] ★★★★½
iPad is an outstanding tablet, but add the Zagg Pro Keys with Trackpad and it becomes a powerful notebook computer that’s ready for work or school. Plus, the keyboard case offers a welcome 6.6 feet of drop protection. There are versions for several Apple tablets, so I wrapped my 12.9-inch iPad Pro in the Pro Keys and went to work using it. There’s a lot to like here. This post contains affiliate links. Cult of Mac may earn a commission when you use our links to buy items.
Zagg's most capable keyboard case with trackpad expands to fit 12.9-inch iPad Pro
Zagg launched a version of the Pro Keys with Trackpad that’s compatible with Apple’s largest iPad. It combines a rigid, protective case with a removable keyboard with a built-in trackpad. There were already versions of the keyboard case for smaller iPad models, and now there’s one for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro.
Apple considers origami iPad stand with multiple viewing angles
News A new Apple patent shows ideas for a possible iPad folding cover/stand. Photo: Apple/Cult of Mac Apple received a patent for a foldable iPad cover/stand capable of holding the tablet up in a range of viewing angles. It’s a notable improvement over the current Apple Smart Cover. Of course, there are plenty of third-party folding iPad stands with comparable capabilities. But people are more likely to pick Apple’s version because it’s Apple.
Brydge’s new keyboard case turns smallest iPad Pro into a laptop with big capabilities
News Brydge 11 Max+ is a premium keyboard case for the 11-inch iPad Pro with a large trackpad. Photo: Brydge The Brydge 11 Max+ is a clip-on keyboard designed to make an 11-inch iPad Pro into a very portable clamshell notebook. It magnetically attaches to the tablet and adds a backlit keyboard and trackpad. After being announced earlier this year, the product is now available in stores starting Wednesday.
4 ways Brydge 12.9 Max+ iPad Pro keyboard beats Apple Magic Keyboard
Reviews Top stories The Brydge 12.9 Max+ is stronger competition for the Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro than many might realize. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac While the Apple Magic Keyboard is an outstanding way to transform an iPad Pro into laptop, it’s not necessarily the best option. The Brydge 12.9 Max+ is also a very capable keyboard case for Apple’s premier tablet. I use both and pitted them against each other. And I found definite advantages to Brydge’s offering.
Brydge 11 Max+ keyboard case is built for hardcore iPad Pro users
News Brydge 11 Max+ is a premium keyboard case for the 11-inch iPad Pro with a large trackpad. Photo: Brydge Slip an 11-inch iPad Pro into the newly announced Brydge 11 Max+ to convert it into a premium laptop. There’s a backlit keyboard, sizable trackpad and a clamshell design. The tablet is protected, but is held in with magnets so it’s easily removable. The keyboard case is also compatible with the iPad Air 4.
Logitech Combo Touch for iPad Air adds keyboard, trackpad, no Bluetooth
News Convert your iPad Air 4 into a detachable laptop with Logitech Combo Touch. Photo: Logitech Logitech’s Combo Touch keyboard case just launched for iPad Air 4. It includes a detachable keyboard and trackpad, as well as a protective case with kickstand. And Bluetooth is unnecessary. There are versions for other iPad models out already. And there is a new color option for these.
Zagg Pro Keys review
Reviews Top stories Turn your iPad into a laptop — one that can survive a 6-foot fall — with the Zagg Pro Keys. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac Zagg Pro Keys wraps a range of iPad models in a very protective case, and includes a removable keyboard that makes the tablet even more productive. It’s a full-featured accessory that comes at a relatively low cost. I used the Pro Keys with my work/personal iPad for several days. Here’s what I found out.
Logitech Combo Touch review
Reviews Top stories The Logitech Combo Touch includes a well-designed keyboard and trackpad. And it looks great. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac The Logitech Combo Touch combines an iPad Pro case with a kickstand and removable keyboard. It sets itself apart from the crowd with a large trackpad and using the Smart Connector rather than Bluetooth. I brought this keyboard case into my daily work life for most of a week. I also compared it to the Apple Magic Keyboard. Here’s why I like it.
New Zagg Pro Keys adds keyboard and trackpad to pro and non-pro iPads
News The Zagg Pro Keys with Trackpad (center), a new version of the Rugged Book (left) and the Pro Keys without keyboard (right). Photo: Zagg The Zagg Pro Keys with Trackpad isn’t just for pro-grade iPad users because anyone might want the option to turn their tablet into a laptop. The new keyboard case is compatible with the 11-inch iPad Pro, the 10.9-inch iPad Air and the 10.2-inch iPad. Zagg also introduced on Wednesday a version of Pro Keys without a trackpad for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro.
Brydge’s latest keyboard case for iPad Air and iPad Pro includes trackpad
News The Brydge Air Max+ is both an iPad Air/Pro case and a clip-on keyboard and trackpad. The new Brydge Air Max+ wraps the iPad Air 4 or 11-inch iPad Pro in a protective case, and adds a removable keyboard and trackpad. It’s a larger version of a keyboard case Brydge recently introduced for the basic iPad. And there’s a similar model for the largest iPad Pro.
Cases and keyboards for 2021 iPad Pro are ready for launch
News Buyers of the 2021 iPad Pro will have keyboards and cases to choose from when the tablet launches, including the Logitech Combo Touch. Photo: Logitech For all its many improvements, the basic design of the 2021 iPad Pro changed hardly at all. That’s good news for anyone in the market for a case or keyboard for Apple’s new tablet, as it means there’s a wide variety available.
Brydge 10.2 Max+ rugged keyboard case adds large trackpad to budget iPad
News The Brydge 10.2 Max+ turns an iPad 8 into a detachable laptop/tablet. Photo: Brydge Brydge has a new feature-laden keyboard case for the low-cost 10.2-inch iPad. It brings a large trackpad to this tablet. And the Brydge 10.2 Max+ offers 4-foot MIL-STD drop protection thanks to a built-in Otterbox case. This company’s keyboards for the iPad Pro are aimed at professionals. The newest one for the low-cost iPad seems to be for younger users.
SwitchEasy CoverBuddy review
Reviews Top stories SwitchEasy CoverBuddy adds extra protection for iPads that are used with Apple’s clip-on keyboards. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac The Apple Magic Keyboard and Smart Keyboard for iPad are amazing but they prevent putting the tablet into most cases, so it has to be “naked” when not clipped to the keyboard. That’s no problem for the SwitchEasy CoverBuddy, a protective case that Apple’s clip-on keyboards can work right through. This post contains affiliate links.
Sleek Zagg Pro Keys adds detachable keyboard to iPad Air 4 and iPad 8
News Zagg Pro Keys has a design that puts it head-to-head with the Apple Smart keyboard. Photo: Zagg Zagg Pro Keys is a keyboard case for those who want to use their iPad as both a slender tablet and a laptop. There are versions for the new iPad Air 4 and iPad 8. In addition, the Zagg Pro Stylus debuted on Thursday. It sports two tips, making it a competitor for the Apple Pencil as well as basic capacitive styli.
Mokibo merges iPad trackpad into keyboard for maximum portability
News Mokibo iPad Pro keyboard case integrates a large trackpad into its keyboard. Photo: Innopresso Mokibo is an unusual twist on the iPad Pro keyboard case. Some of its keys also function as a trackpad, rather than keeping these two separate. It therefore offers a much larger trackpad to work with. The accessory weighs in at under a pound, and includes a built-in multi-angle stand.
Logitech Folio Touch adds keyboard and trackpad to 11-inch iPad Pro
News Logitech Folio Touch makes your iPad Pro into an ultra-portable laptop. Photo: Logitech The Logitech Folio Touch takes full advantage of the trackpad support added to iPadOS. And its keyboard and kickstand help convert the 11-inch iPad Pro into a MacBook alternative. It offers premium features, like backlit keys, multi-touch trackpad gestures, and support for the Smart Connector. This case gives Apple’s tablet an attached keyboard and trackpad, with a kickstand to support the screen.
New Logitech keyboard case brings trackpad to regular iPads
News Logitech Combo Touch is like the Magic Keyboard for regular iPads. Photo: Logitech Logitech Combo Touch adds both a keyboard and a trackpad to inexpensive iPad models, because it’s not just Apple’s professional-grade models that can use mice and trackpads. Plus, there’s a flexible kickstand, and the keyboard is removable. In addition, the Logitech Slim Folio Pro, a more basic keyboard case for the 2020 iPad Pro, is also available now on the Apple Store.
Surprise! Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro launches early
News The Apple Magic Keyboard isn’t like any other iPad Pro accessory. Photo: Apple Apple began taking orders for the new Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro on Wednesday, about a month before the expected launch. This is Apple’s first iPad case with a built-in trackpad, and an eye-catching design that leaves the tablet seemingly floating above the keyboard. The Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro is now available to order on the Apple Store. The price for the 11-inch version is $299.
Brydge Pro+ review
Reviews Top stories Almost perfect. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac One of the best keyboards money can buy for iPad Pro now comes with a built-in trackpad. The Brydge Pro+ is one of the first to truly embrace mouse support in iPadOS. And it costs a lot less than Apple’s official Magic Keyboard, which won’t debut until May. Like almost every other Brydge keyboard I’ve used, this one delivers a terrific typing experience that you can rely on every day.
Logitech creates keyboard folio and mouse for 2020 iPad Pro
News Add a keyboard and mouse to your 2020 iPad Pro with new options from Logitech. Photo: Logitech/Cult of mac The Logitech Slim Folio Pro adds a backlit keyboard to the just-announced 2020 iPad Pro or its predecessor. It doesn’t include a trackpad, but the Logitech Pebble i345 is a mouse designed to be used with any iPad.
Logitech Combo Touch is a Magic Keyboard alternative for other iPads
News Top stories Who needs a new iPad Pro? Photo: Logitech Apple’s brilliant new Magic Keyboard is going to make working on iPad Pro better than ever before — but what if you don’t own an iPad Pro? Logitech has you covered with its new Combo Touch keyboard case. Just like the Magic Keyboard, the Combo Touch boasts real, backlit keys and a built-in trackpad. Unlike the Magic Keyboard, it also offers functions keys, and it’s pretty affordable at just $149.
10.2-inch iPad owners get new keyboard case options from Zagg
News Both these Zagg keyboard folios are made specifically for the latest budget iPad. Photo: Zagg Zagg today increased the number of keyboard folios in its product lineup designed for the 2019 iPad. The latest versions of the Slim Book Go and Rugged Messenger fit this 10.2-inch tablet exactly. Earlier this month, a version of the Zagg Messenger Folio for this newest iPad also hit store shelves.
New Zagg Messenger Folio brings quality keyboard at budget price
News The Zagg Messenger Folio makes the 10.2-inch iPad into an ultra-portable laptop. Photo: Zagg Zagg released its first keyboard case for the 2019 iPad. This 10.2-inch tablet is Apple’s budget model, and the just-launched Zagg Messenger Folio is also a low-cost option. Zagg Messenger Folio is keyboard and case in one This clip-on accessory wraps around the front and back of the latest iPad to cushion the tablet, and the case is covered in a fabric material that protects from dings and scratches.
Doqo turns iPad Pro into MacBook with 7 ports [Review]
Reviews Top stories The Doqo keyboard with 12.9-inch iPad Pro has advantages even over a MacBook. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac Anyone who longs for the days when MacBooks came with tons of ports can look to the Doqo, an iPad Pro keyboard case that includes a pair of USB-A ports, HDMI, memory card readers, and more. There’s also a trackpad and full-size keyboard. This could be the touchscreen laptop you’ve been hoping for.
Doqo iPad Pro keyboard with trackpad also offers 7-port hub
News Doqo keyboard is designed to make an iPad Pro into a touchscreen MacBook. Photo: Doqo Doqo is an upcoming USB-C keyboard for the iPad Pro with a MacBook-sized trackpad, a 7-in-1 hub, and a built-in battery. It’s one of several clip-on keyboards that promise to give Apple’s professional tablets many of the same features as a MacBook. Doqo creates an iPad pro with keyboard and trackpad Doqo uses a traditional clamshell shape, with the tablet fitting into a slot above the backlit keyboard.
Controversial iPad Pro keyboard with trackpad
Reviews Top stories An iPad Pro with Sentis Libra attached could be mistaken for a MacBook. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac The Sentis Libra gives an iPad Pro a keyboard and trackpad, allowing it to act as both a tablet and a laptop — something no MacBook can do. However, rival keyboard maker Brydge accuses Sentis of using its patented design.
Brydge plans iPad keyboard case with trackpad to rival MacBooks
News Prototype units show the 11- and 12.9-inch versions of the upcoming Brydge Pro+. Photo: Brydge Brydge today pre-announced a clip-on iPad Pro keyboard that incorporates a trackpad, something that only became possible with the just-released iPadOS 13. This would create a computer like a MacBook with a removable touchscreen.
Inateck Stellarie KB02006 review
Reviews Top stories The Inateck Stellarie KB02006 is very useful with a touch of whimsy. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac If you want to stand out in a darkened classroom, Inateck has the iPad keyboard case for you. The outside is professional looking and there’s an Apple Pencil slot, but the keyboard backlights can be set to over 100 color combinations. Don’t miss our review of this affordable case that believes in business on the outside and party on the inside.
Proposed iPad Pro docking station packs keyboard, trackpad and ports
News The DoBox Pro adds features to an iPad Pro that aren‘t even available in MacBook Pros. Photo: DoBox DoBox is looking for funding for a desktop docking station that gives the 2018 iPad Pro an array of additional features. A keyboard and trackpad are the most obvious, but there’s also a built in hub with HDMI and other ports. On top of all that, the proposed DoBox Pro will have a slot capable of adding up 2TB of additional storage.
Proposed iPad Pro docking station packs keyboard, trackpad, ports into one
DoBox is looking for funding for a desktop docking station that gives the 2018 iPad Pro an array of additional features. A keyboard and trackpad are the most obvious, but there’s also a built-in hub with HDMI and other ports. On top of all that, the proposed DoBox Pro will have a slot capable of adding up 2TB of additional storage. If you’re searching for a reliable mac docking station that enhances your device’s connectivity, you might want to explore this 6-port hub from Zagg.
First iPad Pro keyboard case with trackpad hopes to launch this winter
News An iPad keyboard case with trackpad wasn’t possible before iPadOS. Photo: Sentis Libra is angling to be the first-out-of-the-gate iPad Pro case that includes not only a keyboard but also a trackpad. This wasn’t possible before, but the just-released iPadOS adds support for mice and trackpads. The designers are looking for backing on Kickstarter to defray the costs of developing an accessory that lets an iPad mimic a MacBook more closely than any before.
Brydge keyboard turns 10.2-inch iPad into a laptop
News Brydge 10.2 lets an iPad mimic a MacBook. Photo: Brydge The Brydge line of premium keyboards is extending to the just-announced seventh-generation iPad — the first with a 10.2-inch screen. The high-grade aluminum casing of the Brydge 10.2 is designed to convert the tablet into a laptop similar to a small MacBook. “We’re excited about this new entry-level iPad and thrilled to bring the Brydge 10.2 to market.
Best iPad Pro keyboard cases for people on the go [Reviews]
Reviews Top stories The Apple Smart Keyboard Folio is the best-known iPad Pro keyboard case, but it’s not the best option for everyone. Photo: Andrea Nepori Add a keyboard to your iPad Pro and it becomes a powerful but extremely portable laptop. So many people see the potential that companies make an array of keyboard cases. The range of designs gives buyers choices depending on what they want most: portability, protection, price, etc.
Zagg Slim Book Go review: Transforms iPad Pro into a 2-in-1
Reviews Top stories With the Zagg Slim Book Go your iPad Pro becomes a 2-in-1 tablet/notebook. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac An iPad Pro is powerful mobile computer. Add a Zagg Slim Book Go and you get a genuine MacBook competitor. We typed our way through a full review of this keyboard folio case for Apple’s latest pro tablet, so dive in to see if it’s the add-on your iPad has been looking for. This post contains affiliate links. Cult of Mac may earn a commission when you use our links to buy items.
Translate text on the fly with Gboard keyboard for iOS
News Google’s Gboard iOS keyboard app can translate everything you type. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac Gboard has gone beyond helping you enter text. It can now be used to translate your words into a myriad of other languages on the fly. This free add-on from Google can be used in any application where an on-screen keyboard is available. Many iPhone or iPad users are probably unaware that they can replace the default iOS keyboard. But it’s as simple as installing any other software.
Preorder this keyboard that’s a brilliant match for the 2018 iPad Pro
News Brydge for 2018 iPad Pro makes this tablet into a notebook. Photo: Brydge The wait for Brydge’s sweet add-on keyboard for the new iPad Pro is almost over. The company today began taking pre-orders for an accessory that fully embraces the concept of turning this tablet into a laptop. AdvertisementThis premium keyboard has an all-aluminum casing and ships with a magnetic cover that protects the back of the iPad.
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