And just to emphasize, I was using the same USB-C cable I use to charge the iPad itself, which means you won’t need to worry about carrying two different cords. Aside from plugging in my iPad’s USB-C cable to make sure it works, I’ve never charged the case and it still runs just fine.
#IPAD PRO SMART KEYBOARD FOLIO 12.9 BLUETOOTH#
Logitech claims the keyboard’s low-energy Bluetooth technology allows it to run for three months on a charge, and I see no reason to disbelieve it. Just keep in mind that the letters and numbers themselves don’t light up (as they do on some MacBooks)-only the panel under the keys. I used it to write this review, and I like it so much that it has me considering using the iPad again for writing my first drafts (although I still lean toward the MacBook for editing). There you’ll find one of the best Bluetooth keyboards I’ve ever seen in a tablet case, as it delivers a mix of satisfying key travel, responsiveness, and spacing that I don’t find in either the stiff canvas keys of Apple’s Smart Folio Keyboard case or the butterfly keyboards of the recent MacBooks.īeyond that, it’s got dedicated function keys for everything from adjusting the three settings for the backlit keys to volume and playback controls. If you’re an Apple Pencil user, this design alone makes a good case for buying the Slim Folio Pro.Īs impressive as the exterior design is, the main attraction is inside. That’s a big improvement over the Smart Folio Keyboard, where the iPad’s magnetic side is literally the only thing keeping the Pencil close to the case. Even better, this clasp doubles as a way of keeping the second-generation Apple Pencil firmly in place in its charging slot, and there’s even a hidden little pocket for carrying the Logitech Crayon. Not only do the edges grip the corners of the iPad as tightly as a good iPhone case, but the Smart Folio Pro keyboard also comes with a clasp that neatly keeps the folio’s two halves together when it’s not in use. You also won’t have to worry about the iPad tumbling out if you pick up the case the wrong way as you will with Apple’s Smart Folio Keyboard. The protective exterior means it’s not quite as easy to press the volume buttons as it would be if they were bare, but they’re still quite responsive. At a glance, the gray rubbery material Logitech uses for the exterior resembles the same gray material Apple uses for the Smart Folio Keyboard, but here the material covers all the corners, leaving holes only for the speakers, the camera, the USB-C jack, and the slot that charges the Apple Pencil.
I’m happy to see that the Slim Folio Pro echoes Apple’s aesthetic. The only thing that keeps me from recommending to everyone who uses to their iPad for typing above all else is that it’s just so darn thick. The case is tough enough that it can shrug off most everyday scrapes and bruises, and the bottom panel feels sturdy even when I’m typing on my lap. The keyboard is a joy to type on, and so represents an improvement over both Apple’s Smart Folio Keyboard case and the butterfly keyboards of a MacBook. It’d have to take a heavy hit for that to happen with the Slim Folio Pro. I’m always scared I’m going to smash the edges of my iPad Pro with Apple’s keyboard case. Logitech seems to have taken such concerns as a challenge in designing the Slim Folio Pro for the 2018 11- and 12.9-inch iPad Pros, and it did so well that I feel safe in saying that this is the closest you’re going to get to making Apple’s pricey tablet feel like a laptop. When I reviewed last year’s 12.9-inch iPad Pro, I praised its power but remained skeptical that it could take the place of a MacBook.
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