Both of them also connect directly to the iPad Pro through the back-connectors to be powered and data-transfer. It limits how I can use the keyboard and in what positions I can type. This limits the angles and the distance I can put the iPad to use it. Kind-of pricey for keyboard and touchpadīoth of the above options require the iPad Pro to be always connected to the case/keyboard.does not attach magnetically but puts the iPad into a bumper frame.Those combos all have different downsides for me. From Apple, from Logitech and of course the usual suspects from China. There are multiple options that replace the Smart Folio with keyboard and touchpad combos. But those desktop peripherals are quite heavy and big devices compared to what you would want with such a mobile device like the iPad Pro. Which works great with the normal bluetooth keyboard and mouse from Logitech that I had around still. Now I‘am regularly typing and using a mouse with iPad OS. It even depends solely on magnetic force to attach to the iPad Pro. The Smart Folio allows you to prop up the iPad either fully up or lay it down onto a table at an angle,Įmbedded into the smart folio are magnets on both sides. At least it seems to do it‘s job to protect the device. I‘ve got it with the Apple Smart Folio which comes with this strange material that seems to collect dust like crazy. With the release of the M1 iPad Pro I had decided to order one to replace my aging iPad mini 4 from 2015.Īnd so far I am very happy with it.