I replaced my iPad Pro's Magic Keyboard with a cheaper alternative — and it was a huge mistake
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After a recent board-ruining incident, I have newfound respect for Apple
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Hands-on: Apple's $300+ Magic Keyboards turn iPad Pros into business laptops
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Can the iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard Replace a Laptop?
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iPad Pro 2024: Magic Keyboard, Redesigned Tablet, M3; September 12 Event Details - Bloomberg
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Why your old Magic Keyboard doesn't work with the new iPad Pro
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Apple iPad Pro review: New screen, 5G and M1 chip, but FYI it's still not a Mac - CNET
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I spent a week using the iPad Pro as a laptop — I ran back to Windows so fast
The Magic Keyboard is an amazing companion for iPad Pro 12.9-inch. It features an incredible typing experience, a trackpad that opens up new ways to work with iPadOS, a USB-C port for pass-through charging, and front and back protection. The Magic Keyboard has a floating cantilever design, allowing you to attach iPad Pro magnetically and to smoothly adjust it to the perfect viewing angle for you.
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Apple Magic Keyboard for 12.9-Inch iPad Pro (4th Generation) - US English
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Compared: Magic Keyboard versus Smart Keyboard Folio
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iPad Air 2022 Review
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Why the iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard Can't Replace a MacBook
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iPad Pro 2021 (11-inch) review: Astonishing battery life
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Why the iPad still can't replace my laptop