Apple MPTL2LL/A Smart Keyboard (Open Box)

I use this keyboard on a “standard” 2019 7th Generation iPad. It’s exactly what most Apple accessories are. A perfect, battery-efficient addition to your mobile arsenal. For all the expense and strange ROI people complain about with MacBooks and OSX machines, Apple does one thing right all the time: they make perfect peripherals that do exactly what they are advertised for, in style and with features you didn’t know you needed. These keys are bizarre. They are chiclet-style raised keys, with an absolutely fantastic texture that can’t be compared. I guess maybe rubberized micro-corduroy? The F and J keys have the standard blind typing bump, and everything is kind of tight as you might expect on such a small form factor. The typing experience is a joy, even with giant meat mitts like mine! The sound and action of the keys is quiet and firm, so I can type for a good long while on this thing without driving people in the room nuts or bothering my hands. The compact nature of the keys takes a little getting used to, as there is little space for function and symbol keys. There is a very handy emoji key in the bottom right for use with Apple emojis and downloaded sticker sets. The arrow keys are tiny, in the bottom right. If you use a magic keyboard, the layout will be familiar. The battery drain this device causes is not noticeable. It magnetically attaches to the side of the iPad, and works with most single-side cases on the market (check out the section on “Bought with this item” and choose the one you like. It really doesn’t matter what the material is unless you have kids or are planning on putting the iPad through an obstacle course and need tough armor. As you might guess, the keyboard folds into itself, presenting a synthetic suede face toward the screen. It acts as a thick, protective cover and magnetically sleeps the device display. The cover it creates is a little chunky and not perfectly symmetrical, but closes precisely and doesn’t allow too much crud under it. Having a screen protector would give you 100% security, but I never worry about modern devices. Why did I buy this? Simple. It makes the iPad into a computer replacement. You can quickly and easily type with office software, Discord, social media, e-mail, etc. My iPad sit so n the coffee table, ready for gaming or conversing at a moment’s notice. The angle is great for viewing, and is magnetically secured to make sure your iPad doesn’t slip flat as you pound on the keys. Oh, and you don’t have to connect anything. Like all Apple products, the iPad knows the keyboard has been attached, and behaves like it was made to work with it, which it was. That’s a big plus. No goofing with Bluetooth settings or worrying about disconnecting mid-sentence. So, don’t play around with 3rd party stuff. Grab a genuine Apple keyboard for your little tablet and turn it into a mobile battlestation you can be proud of!