My first idea was to use the Brydge keyboard (excellent) and a cheap cover when using the iPad as a tablet (note taking, drawing).
And I made a little mistake.
First of all I use the keyboard more than I expected even when in “tablet mode”. Second of all a cheap cover is what the name implies: cheap.
In my case I bought a cover with all-round protection with a foldable front cover, just like the original Apple ones (quality is not even close). For less then 20€ you get an easy to snap cover that holds and blocks your iPad like a vice. The drawbacks are: hard plastic is easy to break and likely transfer impact forces to the iPad and it’s impossibly difficult to remove without risking damage to either the iPad or the cover. Definitely not a thing that you like to do a few times a day. Actually not even once.
So I faced the usual choice: I need a new cover. And a keyboard. Damn.
My second choice for the keyboard was the Logitech Slim Folio Pro. Way cheaper than the Brydge (which is still my favorite when working full time) but perfect for the casual use.
The Logitech doesn’t come with any accessory and it’s a lot smaller so the battery cannot compete with the Brydge. But that is not the point: in this case I gladly accept to save quite a bit of weight:
- MacBook Pro 13″ 2016: 1350gr
- iPad 12.9″ + Brydge: 1482gr
- iPad 12.9″ + Logitech Slim Folio Pro: 1361gr
The Logitech in nicely backlit but the CAPS lock lacks a led.
Thanks to: Tech Craft, Paperless Movement