Logitech unveils Ultrathin Keyboard for Apple's iPad mini

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  • Reply 21 of 25

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    Why doesn't Apple make something like this?




    A better route would be the projected keyboard because then you'd just roll up the smart cover, sit it on its side and the keyboard would be right there - multi-language, resizeable, no separate batteries and no extra weight to the device. It might not work in portrait but it depends on how they do the projection system.


     


    I disagree with this... I have a laser projected BT keyboard. It is cool and works. However, it is no where near as good as even a cheap physical keyboard for typing though. You cannot see the keys with your hands in the way. It is worse than on-screen keyboards due to the angle you use them (flat surface) vs a propped up typing angle (smart cover). Even if Apple did it better, not seeing it out perform on-screen or a physical accessory though.

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  • Reply 22 of 25
    A couple of my students have the iPad version - it's pretty solid. As opposed to Logitech's USB computer keyboards - which are plastic fluff compared to standard Apple ones. If this lives up to those expectations, then that does it - a Mini and this thing will do it for me.
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  • Reply 23 of 25
    tjwaltjwal Posts: 404member


    When I use the iPad it is roughly 12" from the end of my nose.  If I use a keyboard it will be more like 20" to 24".   For me, at that distance, a 13" Air is marginal and a +20" would be preferable.  I wouldn't even consider using an iPMini at that distance.  For that reason I've come to the conclusion that a keyboard isn't of much value to me.  YMMV

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  • Reply 24 of 25
    nagrommenagromme Posts: 2,834member

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    When I use the iPad it is roughly 12" from the end of my nose.  If I use a keyboard it will be more like 20" to 24".   For me, at that distance, a 13" Air is marginal and a +20" would be preferable.  I wouldn't even consider using an iPMini at that distance.  For that reason I've come to the conclusion that a keyboard isn't of much value to me.  YMMV



     


    Good point. Bad posture solves the problem... just work up a good hunchback and you can get close while typing! But that's not a good thing.


     


    I've been on the fence between an iPad 5 and an iPad Mini 2. Your post has me leaning towards the iPad 5. A mini with a keyboard would be OK occasionally, but I can already see the iPad replacing my computer more and more as time goes by.


     


    I'll have to try a Mini at 24" and see how I feel about that. Even if it looks OK to me, my unconscious habits might make me lean in closer--and my spine doesn't need that!

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  • Reply 25 of 25
    White Shark 3-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard with Aluminum Case for Apple iPad Mini is a very cool gadget. It has a Body which is made by aluminium. For this reason it is very light in weight, very strong, very slim and very shiny. It has also a built in bluetooth function with keyboard. Actually bluetooth connect the apple tad to the keyboard. It has a great look . the price is also very handy likely $39.99. The usability of this case is great.
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