Brydge Max+ keyboard for 11-inch iPad Pro, iPad Air now available
The Brydge Max+ keyboard and trackpad accessory is now available for Apple's 11-inch iPad Pro, as well as the fourth-generation iPad Air.
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Brydge first debuted the Max+ keyboard earlier in 2021, though the accessory was restricted to the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. On Friday, a version that will fit the 11-inch iPad Pro is now available.
The Max+ keyboard attaches to the rear of an iPad Pro or magnetically. It features backlit keys and a large multi-touch trackpad, as well as a row of shortcut keys for brightness, media playback, and other quick functions.
It connects to an Apple tablet via Wi-Fi. The lack of compatibility with Apple's Smart Connector means that it won't be able to draw power from an iPad -- users will need to charge it about every three months.
The Brydge Max+ is cheaper than Apple's Magic Keyboard. The 11-inch version, which will fit current iPad Air and 11-inch iPad Pro models, retails for $199.99 and is available in Space Gray, Silver, and White.
Read on AppleInsider
Credit: Brydge
Brydge first debuted the Max+ keyboard earlier in 2021, though the accessory was restricted to the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. On Friday, a version that will fit the 11-inch iPad Pro is now available.
The Max+ keyboard attaches to the rear of an iPad Pro or magnetically. It features backlit keys and a large multi-touch trackpad, as well as a row of shortcut keys for brightness, media playback, and other quick functions.
It connects to an Apple tablet via Wi-Fi. The lack of compatibility with Apple's Smart Connector means that it won't be able to draw power from an iPad -- users will need to charge it about every three months.
The Brydge Max+ is cheaper than Apple's Magic Keyboard. The 11-inch version, which will fit current iPad Air and 11-inch iPad Pro models, retails for $199.99 and is available in Space Gray, Silver, and White.
Read on AppleInsider
Comments
I’ve also noticed that few (none?) of the newer keyboards use the smart connector. My assumption is that there are royalties involved but I could be wrong. Apple also moved the smart connector for some reason so it’s in a much less convenient or logical position so that may play a roll as well.