Logitech Unveils Slim Folio Pro Keyboard for 3rd Gen iPad Pro
by Anton Shilov on April 4, 2019 9:00 AM EST- Posted in
- Peripherals
- Apple
- Logitech
- Keyboard
- Tablets
- iPad Pro
- Slim Folio Pro
Logitech this week has introduced its new keyboard cases for Apple’s latest 3rd Gen 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro tablets. The Logitech Slim Folio Pro keyboard features backlighting and has a row of shortcuts supported by Apple’s latest iOS. Furthermore the protective case is also designed to allow for easier sketching using Apple Pencil stylus.
Made of a lightweight yet durable material, the Logitech Slim Folio Pro not only features a keyboard, but can also protect a 3rd Gen iPad Pro from bumps of life. The keyboard itself is a typical laptop keyboard with a scissor mechanism and backlighting, yet it is tailored for Apple’s latest iPad Pro tablets and essentially lets users to work comfortably in dark environments, such as long-haul flights. Besides adjustable backlighting, the key feature of the Logitech Slim Folio Pro keyboard is a row of iOS shortcut keys.
The Logitech Slim Folio Pro keyboard has a magnetic latch that can also hold Apple’s Pencil Stylus. The device itself supports Type, Sketch, and Read modes, essentially transforming the tablet into a convertible notebook based on Apple’s iOS operating system. Meanwhile, weighing in at 552 – 707 grams (depending on the version), the addition of a keyboard folio does make an iPad Pro tablet considerably heavier, bringing it closer to an ultra-light laptop.
The keyboard connects to iPad Pro using Bluetooth LE technology and can work for up to three months on one charge (based on 2 hours of typing per day).
Logitech will start sales of its Slim Folio Pro for Apple’s 3rd Gen 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro tablets later this month. The smaller version will cost $119.99, whereas the larger one will be priced at $129.99. The device is covered by a one-year warranty.
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Source: Logitech
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quiksilvr - Thursday, April 4, 2019 - link
Why doesn't this keyboard utilize the Smart Connector? This is already a case for the iPad Pro so it has access to the Smart Connector on the back. This way there would be no need to have a battery and would actually make this more profitable for Logitech.recurrenec - Thursday, April 4, 2019 - link
Apple banned anyone else from utilizing it.The Chill Blueberry - Thursday, April 4, 2019 - link
Classic Appleprofssrfink - Thursday, April 4, 2019 - link
No they didn't you fucking liar. It's up to the device manufacturer to use it or not. Stop making up stuff.https://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/base-ipad-p...
Korguz - Thursday, April 4, 2019 - link
umm that link.. is not for the same product... but wouldnt surprise me if apple did that...piroroadkill - Friday, April 5, 2019 - link
But they do want money for the privilege of using itPeachNCream - Friday, April 5, 2019 - link
Please calm down. There's no reason to get that agitated about consumer electronics.crimsonson - Friday, April 5, 2019 - link
LOL. You got triggered by a keyboard for a tablet.olde94 - Saturday, April 6, 2019 - link
uhm... that one uses the charging. There is a big difference between adding power to a +/- and to actually get a data transfere :)Bulat Ziganshin - Sunday, April 7, 2019 - link
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