Logitech's $49 'Crayon' stylus for iPad, Rugged Combo 2 keyboard case coming soon [u]
Though the focus at its press event was on a new budget iPad and education-oriented software updates, Apple on Tuesday also teased two new Logitech iPad accessories, meant for schools only: the "Crayon" stylus, and the Rugged Combo 2 case and keyboard. [Updated with more details, pricing, and launch info]

The Crayon, sized like its namesake, will cost just $49.99. That should make it more appealing for some institutions than the Apple Pencil, which is bigger and $99.
Logitech said that the stylus will share features of the Apple Pencil, such as low latency, palm rejection, and tilt functions. Battery life is 8 hours, and the product is designed to be both pry- and roll-resistant.
Like last year's Rugged Case, the $99.99 Rugged Combo 2 is intended to keep an iPad intact in a K-12 environment. It's spill-resistant, and should protect against drops up to 4 feet.

Other features include an adjustable kickstand, a stylus holder, and shortcut keys for functions like media playback. The keyboard is also designed to be quiet and pry-resistant, and joined to the case through a proprietary connector -- preventing students from attaching their own accessories.
The sixth-generation iPad, now on sale, is equipped with an A10 processor, and represents the first non-Pro iPad with Apple Pencil support. Otherwise however the tablet is essentially unchanged from last year's budget model, including its use of Touch ID instead of Face ID.
Both Logitech accessories should be available to U.S. schools this summer through Apple's educational channel.

The Crayon, sized like its namesake, will cost just $49.99. That should make it more appealing for some institutions than the Apple Pencil, which is bigger and $99.
Logitech said that the stylus will share features of the Apple Pencil, such as low latency, palm rejection, and tilt functions. Battery life is 8 hours, and the product is designed to be both pry- and roll-resistant.
Like last year's Rugged Case, the $99.99 Rugged Combo 2 is intended to keep an iPad intact in a K-12 environment. It's spill-resistant, and should protect against drops up to 4 feet.

Other features include an adjustable kickstand, a stylus holder, and shortcut keys for functions like media playback. The keyboard is also designed to be quiet and pry-resistant, and joined to the case through a proprietary connector -- preventing students from attaching their own accessories.
The sixth-generation iPad, now on sale, is equipped with an A10 processor, and represents the first non-Pro iPad with Apple Pencil support. Otherwise however the tablet is essentially unchanged from last year's budget model, including its use of Touch ID instead of Face ID.
Both Logitech accessories should be available to U.S. schools this summer through Apple's educational channel.
Comments
"Tested to protect iPad and keyboard from drops as high as 4 feet. Rugged Combo 2 passes MIL STANDARD 810-G drop tests."
And while you’re at it, why does The Pencil only work with the iPad Pro?
Simple minds would like to know.
Thanks.
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It’s too bad there isn’t a smaller iPad that works with the Pencil or Crayon. I love the size of the Mini and I guess I’m stuck with the Adonit stylus. I wonder how many others feel the way I do.
The Pencil requires a MUCH higher resolution than anything designed for finger operation, so it will only work with a much higher-resolution capacitive sensor.
Since the iPad mini hasn’t been updated in ages, you can assume that it’s being kept around as long as it keeps making a real difference to the bottom line, and is then getting phased out.