Federico Viticci has posted a hands-on report of the new Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro:
More than any other iPad accessory, the Magic Keyboard reinforces the idea that the same computer can transform into two radically different form factors at any given time. This philosophy goes beyond the design of a keyboard alone: it’s supported by the iPad’s hardware (with a magnet-based system that simplifies attaching the iPad and encourages pulling it out), software (with the new system pointer that disappears when not in use), and app ecosystem (with apps that can be used with multi-touch and the pointer). Considered through this lens, the Magic Keyboard delivers on the kind of hybrid computing experience I hoped the iPad would eventually achieve, and it’s here today.
He also includes the weights for the 12.9-inch version:
- iPad Pro 12.9”, cellular: 640g
- Magic Keyboard: 710g
- iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard: 1350g
- Smart Keyboard Folio: 455g
- iPad Pro and Smart Keyboard Folio: 1095g
- Brydge Pro+ keyboard: 685g
- iPad Pro and Brydge Pro+ keyboard: 1325g
I am excited to receive my 11-inch version tomorrow.