What is the reason for the model change? Explore the secrets of the "Magic Keyboard" for the 5th generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro: not just the difference in thickness (page 1/3)
The 5th generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro with the new Apple M1 chip has a new model of the optional Magic Keyboard. The new model is compatible with all 3rd to 5th generations, while the conventional model only supports 3rd to 4th generations, so when purchasing a Magic Keyboard compatible with the new 5th generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro, the new model is the first It will be a choice.
It's a little mysterious that the appearance is the same, and the features such as the floating structure and key layout that make the iPad Pro float are the same, but the compatible models are different. It is said that the model was changed according to the increase in the thickness of the iPad Pro body, but the difference in thickness is only 0.5 mm.
The new Magic Keyboard, in fact, has been modified not only for its thickness, but for some other parts as well, but there is no clear explanation on Apple's product page. This time, we will introduce the features of this product, focusing on the differences from the conventional model, using the new white model.
First, let's review the features of this product. This product is a dedicated keyboard that is used by attracting it to the iPad Pro with a magnet, and it is characterized by being able to cover the front and back surfaces when closed. Since it uses a Smart Connector, it does not require pairing like a Bluetooth keyboard, and it has the advantage that it can be used immediately by simply adsorbing it.
It also has a trackpad and looks like a laptop on the back. You can see that the display part is in a floating state. It is for 12.9 inches, which becomes a cover that protects the front and back when closed, so the width is about 28.5 cm and it is lined up with the iPad Pro body (left) which is quite large.The camera part has a hole and can be connected without pairing by adsorbing the Smart Connector (circle mark) that eases the step.A major feature of this product is that it has a trackpad in front of the keyboard. A Bluetooth mouse was required to move the iPad pointer with the conventional Smart Keyboard, but this product can be operated independently. Especially when entering text, it is convenient to be able to move the pointer without taking your finger off the keyboard.
Don't miss the palm rest as a by-product of the trackpad. This makes it possible to perform stable key input while holding down the keyboard with the base of the palm, even when using it in an unstable place such as on the lap. The space that corresponds to the palm rest is a merit that the Smart Keyboard, which is not in front of the keyboard, does not have. In terms of ease of keying, there are significant benefits.
The trackpad is mounted in front of the keyboard. The width is about 98mm in actual measurement, and the height is about 50mm in actual measurement . Palm rests on the left and right of the trackpad.The depth is about 60 mmNext, let's take a closer look at the differences from the conventional model.
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