For example, I could type a “7” but Shift-7 would not type an “&”-I’d get absolutely nothing. It turns out that either something in Logitech’s firmware or in iOS does not correctly detect the hardware keyboard layout, so I initially found that some keys wouldn’t work, but only in certain states. The keyboard portion of the Combo Touch is perhaps the best part, once I got an annoying bug squashed. 1 Even the Smart Keyboard cover is a better lap-typing solution, in my opinion. It is doable, but in my experience, it’s awkward, and the angle seems to exert some pressure on the keyboard cover, which causes it to potentially lose contact with the iPad’s Smart Connector every once in a while, it seemed to suddenly stop working for a split second, then come back a moment later. The kickstand is also not ideal for use on the lap. The Combo Touch, on the other hand, required me to shift a bunch of stuff around on the desk in order to provide enough space for comfortable typing, and even then it was a less than ideal setup. Once of the things I love about the Smart Keyboard cover for this iPad is that it’s so compact even when in keyboard mode, it easily fits on the corner of my desk in a small spot next to my iMac’s Magic Trackpad. Extending the kickstand nearly doubles the amount of space the iPad takes up.įirst, the wider an angle you use, the more space the whole thing takes up on your desk. But it comes with at least two major downsides. There is some advantage to it here, as it really does provide a wide variation of angles at which to prop your iPad.
I know, I know: everybody hates kickstands. Unfortunately, that back cover is a necessary part of the equation, since it also features the kickstand that props up the iPad. Instead, you get a keyboard cover that magnets onto the edge of the iPad, and while it might feel nice and light on its own, that feeling quickly evaporates when you snap the iPad into the back cover, for which it seems as though Logitech turned to the Panasonic Toughbook for inspiration. The biggest difference between the Combo Touch and the Magic Keyboard is the lack of the latter’s carefully engineered hinges.
(Before we proceed, I’ll add one big caveat to my assessment: I’ve only tested the Combo Touch in and around my house, because where else can I go right now? It may be a more attractive option for those traveling or even going to the local coffee shop to get some work done, but for obvious reasons, I can only speculate on those uses at present.) It all hinges on this Where it’s less good is when you want to do other stuff with it. That means that, unlike other third-party keyboards with trackpads, there’s a reasonable expectation that the pointer support will work pretty well-and it does! Logitech also has a history of making solid keyboards, and the Combo Touch delivers on that as well. The biggest argument in favor of the Combo Touch is that it was developed in concert with Apple. Fortunately, there is still an option that integrates a keyboard case with a multitouch-capable trackpad, and it even mostly works: the Logitech Combo Touch.
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It’s all keyboards and trackpads all the time these days, but if you don’t have one of the fancy new iPad Pro models released since 2018, such as that earlier 10.5-inch iPad Pro, then Apple’s fancy new Magic Keyboard is simply a non-starter for you. Note: This story has not been updated for several years. Logitech Combo Touch review: Not so magic keyboard
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