I’m struggling to make much of a list of things that my iPad Pro (2018) can’t handle… especially w/my Magic Keyboard. All your “office” applications are there and work well. The “full” version of Photoshop is finally available though it still doesn’t have some functionality added and isn’t great with mouse support YET. Video editing is a decent experience once you get used to it on a LumaFusion/Adobe Rush or a similar app – and word has it that Final Cut Pro is coming to iPadOS soon! The browser is a FULL browser and file management has become pretty good compared to what it once was. 👍🏼
Not a full browser. Apple says “desktop class” because it loads the desktop version of websites. But it’s still a mobile browser. Tabs are not kept in memory, there are no real extensions, no dev tools. Alas, no software development at all on the iPad. No 3D modeling, animation, VFX, video compositing, game development, no engineering software, very limited architectural software, no CAD, no CAM, no statistics, data analysis, mathematics software… There is barely any industrial software available for the iPad. Even consumer things like drone software packages and 3d printing software are missing. Not trying to burst your bubble, the iPad is fantastic for home, study and light office use. But there is an enormous list of things that the iPad can’t do.
This is a really good overview of the issue with ipad pro in general. Bought an ipad gen 6 128gb for $300 last year. Using an older Apple bluetooth keyboard I’ve had for years with it and attached a $20 Speck case that allows a bunch of angles. The ipad pro is great, but it’s not $800 plus another $200-300 great. Like many things Apple, it’s a poor value. You have to just want it to rationalize it, because looking at the numbers, it makes no sense. I’m a business user, so email, texting, some apps, etc. work great on the regular ipad. I guess if you’re running Adobe or FCP and you need the horsepower of the pro, then you can make the business case for it, but short of that, I don’t see it.
I would love to know why Logitech’s keyboard case for the iPad Pro doesn’t have a trackpad, but it costs just north of what their version for the non pro iPads costs.
😂😂😂😂😂I didn’t even needed to watch the video to know what he was gonna say at the end of the video. I love how you guys put the most apple fan boy in the company to “review” apple devices 😂😂😂
I was just thinking the same. I watched the iPhone SE vs. Galaxy A51 camera comparison
earlier this morning and after watching that and this video, I realized the CNET Apple comparison reviews follow the same script. It goes like this: The Apple device has this good feature and this good feature and it’s also the most expensive option. The competitor’s device has 10 great features and cost much less. I know this comes down to personal preference, but if I had to make a recommendation, I would get the Apple device even though most of you can’t afford it and it doesn’t meet all my requirements, but the luxury feel is worth it.
red m I think it should be balanced. Y’all love the most Apple hater reviewing Apple products. Unbox Therapy is the perfect YouTube channel for that. He will be unboxing and reviewing one soon.
Already have the folio case and so splashed out on the Magic Trackpad 2 to go with it. Half the price of the Magic keyboard case and much larger trackpad area compared to the one on the case.
I bought my 12.9” iPad Pro 2017 (256GB + cellular) from B&H for $570 last year. This keyboard is more than half the price. Definitely not worth the money. I will rather just buy a third party keyboard. That keyboard is a waste of time and money Apple.
claire rose From what I heard, the trackpad is laggy and the hinges might damage your iPad. The rubber in those hinges eventually slips out and the keyboard sometimes lags. You have to hit dead center for it to register. Ive never had this keyboard myself but this is what I heard from commenters and reviewers. Im also struggling to choose a keyboard for my iPad😂 Hope this helps and stay safe!😁
claire rose – Don’t listen to either of these two Claire. Coming from someone who has actually had original Brydge Pro for over a year now, my iPad is absolutely fine with zero dents or bends. The rubber shims are a snug fit, they have to be to secure the tablet, and there isn’t even as much as a scratch from taking the iPad in and out from the keyboard. You just have to get it right and you’re fine. I love my “garbage” Brydge so much that I preordered the Brydge Pro + which has just been shipped and the company are fully aware that they can improve the trackpad and included a message in my shipping email mentioning that they are releasing their own iPadOS app in the next few weeks which will be able to provide firmware updates to the keyboard so the trackpad issues will be software fixed. Don’t let two people who haven’t even held the product in their own hands sway your opinion because it is a really well built product. Oh and it has function keys, how Apple thought they could rip people off with their Magic keyboard and not include these keys is baffling. Have a good day!
I have an IPad Air 3 with Logitech’s Combo Touch keyboard. This keyboard is fantastic and works very well. Working with Apple on this (including its hardware and software bits) makes this a great alternative to anything one the market for this device.
Hi. Thank you for videos. Been wondering about the bridge. Need your help. My onscreen keyboard , the one from Apple with the microphone in the left corner, does not come up when I have my apple magic keyboard attached. I tried using the globe to get the keyboard up but that did not work. Also cut in completely off and back on. The emoji keyboard comes up but not the others with the microphone. One other question I hope you can help me with… I have looked everywhere but no dice – when I talk in certain apps the microphone is not picking up. Videos have voice but in some apps it will not record my voice even though I have given it permission. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you again for all of your videos and hard work! : )
In order to get the software keyboard to appear, tap the down arrow on the Magic Keyboard, then hold the down arrow on-screen found on the bottom right. This will bring up the software keyboard 🙂
For the mic issues it may be hardware related, but I’d probably try the usual battery of hard resetting the iPad, then erasing it and restoring as a backup if that doesn’t work. If it’s only certain apps most likely a hard reset will do the trick. Press these buttons one after the other: Volume up, then volume down, then HOLD the power button by itself until the Apple logo appears.
0:25 doesn’t really turn it into a laptop, it just makes typing on the iPad a lot easier, more convenient.
you have this feeling, that tablet computers (especially the iPad) are longing for the day when everyone is going to see them for what they are, ‘tablet computers’ (not, laptop wannabe) and treat them accordingly.
I returned the 11” Apple Magic KB for iPad Pro bc the trackpad is too small, it’s too heavy, and no function keys. If it improved on one of those points I would have kept it.
I had the same problems. the function key is still a downer, but the trackpad worked incredibly well once i played around with the trackpad settings. The heft is a given if you dont want a back stand to hold it on your lap. I find that the weight is easy to adjust to.
The big problem to me with the Magic Keyboard is the added weight. In the end, you end up with a device weighing as much as a laptop, so no extra portability. I’m not sure about the other two devices, but both look heavy as well. That’s the nice thing about the smart keyboard – much lighter, but less functional with no trackpad. I wonder if there isn’t a better solution out there – a portable bluetooth keyboard with a trackpad?
Eggamyer I’ve been using mine for a couple of days and it’s exactly what I needed. Having a trackpad really makes things more efficient and since I don’t have to use my fingers on the screen it has fewer smudges.
I think We’ve sort gone off a bit in thinking of the Ipad versus laptop, personally i feel an Ipad should be an “Ipad” if i want a laptop i would go buy an Apple or Windows laptop, there’s plenty available that are Super thin & light, to not have to compromise to the ecosystem of ios or any other ecosystem, i just feel everyone needs to put things into perspective, now if you have the money to “burn” then this $300.00 dollar keyboard makes plenty of sense, but all this effort to turn an ipad into a laptop when macbooks & window laptops are plenty available is really a “mute” point to me & unnecessary…But don’t get me wrong the magic keyboard is seems to be really neat & cool to have..
You look at the camera to make eye contact? What drugs you taking? You look at the screen because that’s where the person you are talking to actually appears. You know this, right? Are they gonna appear in the camera? 😂😂🙄🤔🤷🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
Great review. I have all three in my family and you are spot on. I’d say Logitech makes a great keyboard for a relatively cheap “laptop like” solution for students (youngish students).
I wish Logitech or Kensington would release a reasonable version of the keyboard, because based on their original cases. I have spend almost $2000 on this iPad Pro, 11 inch, 2020 model. I really, really, really, want some sort of affordable combo to work for this device.
The magic keyboard with iPad pro just looks sexy. I like Brydge but when you are already going in with $200, you lose smart connection for instant no lag connection with no charging or batteries. You miss out on having a charging stand for your iPad, and miss out on being able to quickly removing and attaching the iPad via the magnets. You lose an extra charging port.There is a lot to lose out on by going the less expensive route.
I just received my Brydge Pro + Keyboard w/ Trackpad and it’s a Game Changer. The fit and finish is unreal, The typing experience is Great, The Look when folded is actually like a laptop, The Keyboard backlight three levels and length of light is now perfect. Using the trackpad feels pretty much like a laptop, I’M not sure what this firmware update is but there hasn’t been one thing I have tried or used my new Brydge Pro + that hasn’t worked fine? I sure wouldn’t exclude the Brydge Pro + waiting on some update, My Apple iPad Pro 12.9 512GB is like a new machine now. I’M not saying its a laptop replacement for home but I won’t be traveling with my laptop anymore only my iPad Pro.
I don’t understand the point of critiquing the iPad Pro over it’s price, and especially mentioning a lot of people don’t have a lot of money right now. Would a car reviewer every say something like that while reviewing a BMW? The Pro iPad is for people who want the best device. There are far cheaper iPad options for those who don’t have the money to spend on the Pro.
Anders Skoglund-Hansen
April 29, 2020 at 4:01 pm
First
Steven simpson
April 29, 2020 at 4:02 pm
I’m loving my new magic keyboard for my 12.9 iPad Pro 2020. I love the keyboard!!!! LOOOOVVVVEEEE. Cool video, thanks.
Rudy Chilel
April 29, 2020 at 4:03 pm
2nd comment
Michael Brown
April 29, 2020 at 4:09 pm
Apple Magic Keyboard vs Logitech and Brydge: what’s the best iPad keyboard case?
No.
James Baker
April 29, 2020 at 4:18 pm
I’m struggling to make much of a list of things that my iPad Pro (2018) can’t handle… especially w/my Magic Keyboard. All your “office” applications are there and work well. The “full” version of Photoshop is finally available though it still doesn’t have some functionality added and isn’t great with mouse support YET. Video editing is a decent experience once you get used to it on a LumaFusion/Adobe Rush or a similar app – and word has it that Final Cut Pro is coming to iPadOS soon! The browser is a FULL browser and file management has become pretty good compared to what it once was. 👍🏼
simioni
April 29, 2020 at 7:21 pm
Not a full browser. Apple says “desktop class” because it loads the desktop version of websites. But it’s still a mobile browser. Tabs are not kept in memory, there are no real extensions, no dev tools. Alas, no software development at all on the iPad. No 3D modeling, animation, VFX, video compositing, game development, no engineering software, very limited architectural software, no CAD, no CAM, no statistics, data analysis, mathematics software… There is barely any industrial software available for the iPad. Even consumer things like drone software packages and 3d printing software are missing. Not trying to burst your bubble, the iPad is fantastic for home, study and light office use. But there is an enormous list of things that the iPad can’t do.
Jay Patel
April 29, 2020 at 8:04 pm
Microsoft word and PowerPoint is so dumbed down for iPad
Camille Ortiz
April 29, 2020 at 4:19 pm
Can you guys do a giveaway!!!!
newfnshow031
April 29, 2020 at 4:30 pm
Do a video comparing the Moto g power with the Galaxy a51
Dave
April 29, 2020 at 4:35 pm
Stick with the smart folio keyboard case
Miketorr01
April 29, 2020 at 4:38 pm
Great to see you!!
jian chen
April 29, 2020 at 4:45 pm
Here comes the cutest man at CNET
Robert Janicki
April 29, 2020 at 4:47 pm
Good clear and comprehensive review. Thanks.
bassandtrebleclef
April 29, 2020 at 5:00 pm
This is a really good overview of the issue with ipad pro in general. Bought an ipad gen 6 128gb for $300 last year. Using an older Apple bluetooth keyboard I’ve had for years with it and attached a $20 Speck case that allows a bunch of angles. The ipad pro is great, but it’s not $800 plus another $200-300 great. Like many things Apple, it’s a poor value. You have to just want it to rationalize it, because looking at the numbers, it makes no sense. I’m a business user, so email, texting, some apps, etc. work great on the regular ipad. I guess if you’re running Adobe or FCP and you need the horsepower of the pro, then you can make the business case for it, but short of that, I don’t see it.
sel18
April 29, 2020 at 5:18 pm
I would love to know why Logitech’s keyboard case for the iPad Pro doesn’t have a trackpad, but it costs just north of what their version for the non pro iPads costs.
i UNBOX TECH
April 29, 2020 at 5:26 pm
Awesome review, I’m digging the g1 sound wave on the shelf. I got my magic keyboard last week it’s awesome
NileshR12
April 29, 2020 at 5:57 pm
The background music is so distracting & annoying. It was unnecessary
red m
April 29, 2020 at 6:02 pm
😂😂😂😂😂I didn’t even needed to watch the video to know what he was gonna say at the end of the video. I love how you guys put the most apple fan boy in the company to “review” apple devices 😂😂😂
Albert Lee
April 29, 2020 at 7:24 pm
I was just thinking the same. I watched the iPhone SE vs. Galaxy A51 camera comparison
earlier this morning and after watching that and this video, I realized the CNET Apple comparison reviews follow the same script. It goes like this: The Apple device has this good feature and this good feature and it’s also the most expensive option. The competitor’s device has 10 great features and cost much less. I know this comes down to personal preference, but if I had to make a recommendation, I would get the Apple device even though most of you can’t afford it and it doesn’t meet all my requirements, but the luxury feel is worth it.
claire rose
April 29, 2020 at 8:04 pm
Albert Lee RIGHT it’s frustrating 😩
Shugg Filmz And Studio
April 30, 2020 at 6:13 am
red m I think it should be balanced. Y’all love the most Apple hater reviewing Apple products. Unbox Therapy is the perfect YouTube channel for that. He will be unboxing and reviewing one soon.
Paras Desai
April 29, 2020 at 6:11 pm
What’s with the weird background music?
Benjamin Malave Jr.
April 29, 2020 at 6:12 pm
You were making eye contact up until you looked at the camera., interesting.
Bada Bing888
April 29, 2020 at 6:31 pm
Already have the folio case and so splashed out on the Magic Trackpad 2 to go with it. Half the price of the Magic keyboard case and much larger trackpad area compared to the one on the case.
Marvin Uche
April 29, 2020 at 7:22 pm
Bada Bing888 how has your experience been?
Daniel W
April 29, 2020 at 7:16 pm
I bought my 12.9” iPad Pro 2017 (256GB + cellular) from B&H for $570 last year. This keyboard is more than half the price. Definitely not worth the money. I will rather just buy a third party keyboard. That keyboard is a waste of time and money Apple.
yodaisgod2
April 29, 2020 at 7:27 pm
Brydge is garbage. Tech reviewers are too afraid to spout the truth because they don’t want to stop getting free products.
claire rose
April 29, 2020 at 8:06 pm
please tell me why!!! after looking at all the videos reviewing it, i am considering trying it out but i love really looking at all the pros and cons.
Qaila Warren
April 29, 2020 at 8:32 pm
claire rose From what I heard, the trackpad is laggy and the hinges might damage your iPad. The rubber in those hinges eventually slips out and the keyboard sometimes lags. You have to hit dead center for it to register. Ive never had this keyboard myself but this is what I heard from commenters and reviewers. Im also struggling to choose a keyboard for my iPad😂 Hope this helps and stay safe!😁
claire rose
April 29, 2020 at 8:34 pm
Qaila Warren thank you so much!
DiamondDog
April 29, 2020 at 10:06 pm
claire rose – Don’t listen to either of these two Claire. Coming from someone who has actually had original Brydge Pro for over a year now, my iPad is absolutely fine with zero dents or bends. The rubber shims are a snug fit, they have to be to secure the tablet, and there isn’t even as much as a scratch from taking the iPad in and out from the keyboard. You just have to get it right and you’re fine. I love my “garbage” Brydge so much that I preordered the Brydge Pro + which has just been shipped and the company are fully aware that they can improve the trackpad and included a message in my shipping email mentioning that they are releasing their own iPadOS app in the next few weeks which will be able to provide firmware updates to the keyboard so the trackpad issues will be software fixed. Don’t let two people who haven’t even held the product in their own hands sway your opinion because it is a really well built product. Oh and it has function keys, how Apple thought they could rip people off with their Magic keyboard and not include these keys is baffling. Have a good day!
Randall C
April 29, 2020 at 10:15 pm
I have an IPad Air 3 with Logitech’s Combo Touch keyboard. This keyboard is fantastic and works very well. Working with Apple on this (including its hardware and software bits) makes this a great alternative to anything one the market for this device.
Jamie Huffman
April 29, 2020 at 10:56 pm
Hi. Thank you for videos. Been wondering about the bridge. Need your help. My onscreen keyboard , the one from Apple with the microphone in the left corner, does not come up when I have my apple magic keyboard attached. I tried using the globe to get the keyboard up but that did not work. Also cut in completely off and back on. The emoji keyboard comes up but not the others with the microphone. One other question I hope you can help me with… I have looked everywhere but no dice – when I talk in certain apps the microphone is not picking up. Videos have voice but in some apps it will not record my voice even though I have given it permission. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you again for all of your videos and hard work! : )
alcaponed16
May 2, 2020 at 11:50 pm
In order to get the software keyboard to appear, tap the down arrow on the Magic Keyboard, then hold the down arrow on-screen found on the bottom right. This will bring up the software keyboard 🙂
For the mic issues it may be hardware related, but I’d probably try the usual battery of hard resetting the iPad, then erasing it and restoring as a backup if that doesn’t work. If it’s only certain apps most likely a hard reset will do the trick. Press these buttons one after the other: Volume up, then volume down, then HOLD the power button by itself until the Apple logo appears.
Mariachee Bandidos
April 30, 2020 at 2:39 am
0:25 doesn’t really turn it into a laptop, it just makes typing on the iPad a lot easier, more convenient.
you have this feeling, that tablet computers (especially the iPad) are longing for the day when everyone is going to see them for what they are, ‘tablet computers’ (not, laptop wannabe) and treat them accordingly.
CNET
April 30, 2020 at 3:05 am
CORRECTION: The price on screen at 1:07 is inaccurate. The Logitech Combo Touch costs $150. Sorry for any confusion.
Ravi
April 30, 2020 at 3:28 am
Still i am gonna use laptop that’s it
Tim Stevens
April 30, 2020 at 3:36 am
You want cheap? then don’t buy Apple. If you buy Apple then don’t complain about accessories down the line.
Michael Ndudim
April 30, 2020 at 3:49 am
The folio isn’t worth it unless you’re a reporter or something.
scupking
April 30, 2020 at 4:24 am
The nice thing with the Logitech is it looks like I could continue to use the case I have and just use the keyboard part when I want.
Hi-Fi Insider
April 30, 2020 at 1:29 pm
I returned the 11” Apple Magic KB for iPad Pro bc the trackpad is too small, it’s too heavy, and no function keys. If it improved on one of those points I would have kept it.
Jack Soan
May 3, 2020 at 1:20 am
I had the same problems. the function key is still a downer, but the trackpad worked incredibly well once i played around with the trackpad settings. The heft is a given if you dont want a back stand to hold it on your lap. I find that the weight is easy to adjust to.
Michael Fox
April 30, 2020 at 2:14 pm
The big problem to me with the Magic Keyboard is the added weight. In the end, you end up with a device weighing as much as a laptop, so no extra portability. I’m not sure about the other two devices, but both look heavy as well. That’s the nice thing about the smart keyboard – much lighter, but less functional with no trackpad. I wonder if there isn’t a better solution out there – a portable bluetooth keyboard with a trackpad?
Micah K
April 30, 2020 at 3:11 pm
The Logitech is my favorite but i have a 2018 Pro
Supertech USA
April 30, 2020 at 7:47 pm
This was helpful. Thanks! 👍
GT
April 30, 2020 at 8:12 pm
I think it’s ipad os not ios.
Eggamyer
April 30, 2020 at 9:32 pm
My Logitech case arrives today. I’m so happy
Mark Kendrick
May 3, 2020 at 12:47 am
Eggamyer I’ve been using mine for a couple of days and it’s exactly what I needed. Having a trackpad really makes things more efficient and since I don’t have to use my fingers on the screen it has fewer smudges.
charles potts
April 30, 2020 at 9:35 pm
I think We’ve sort gone off a bit in thinking of the Ipad versus laptop, personally i feel an Ipad should be an “Ipad” if i want a laptop i would go buy an Apple or Windows laptop, there’s plenty available that are Super thin & light, to not have to compromise to the ecosystem of ios or any other ecosystem, i just feel everyone needs to put things into perspective, now if you have the money to “burn” then this $300.00 dollar keyboard makes plenty of sense, but all this effort to turn an ipad into a laptop when macbooks & window laptops are plenty available is really a “mute” point to me & unnecessary…But don’t get me wrong the magic keyboard is seems to be really neat & cool to have..
Richard Barnes
April 30, 2020 at 10:52 pm
You look at the camera to make eye contact? What drugs you taking? You look at the screen because that’s where the person you are talking to actually appears. You know this, right? Are they gonna appear in the camera? 😂😂🙄🤔🤷🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
Massappeal
April 30, 2020 at 11:47 pm
Why is Apple still charging people the same amount for things like the Corona virus doesn’t exist…… 😡😡😡😠😠
BB8is Life
May 3, 2020 at 6:19 am
Massappeal Cuz it’s not a basic necessity like food or water
WA FS
May 1, 2020 at 1:12 am
What’s with the crappy music?
Paul Rodrigues
May 1, 2020 at 1:33 am
I wish Logitech made that keyboard for the iPad pros
Jeremy DeBose
May 2, 2020 at 2:43 pm
Paul Rodrigues that’s what I’m waiting for
Gambit 13
May 1, 2020 at 7:02 am
Great review. I have all three in my family and you are spot on. I’d say Logitech makes a great keyboard for a relatively cheap “laptop like” solution for students (youngish students).
Average Joe
May 1, 2020 at 11:43 am
I wish Logitech or Kensington would release a reasonable version of the keyboard, because based on their original cases. I have spend almost $2000 on this iPad Pro, 11 inch, 2020 model. I really, really, really, want some sort of affordable combo to work for this device.
Jeremy DeBose
May 2, 2020 at 2:42 pm
First 2 minutes I’m asking: Is this a Christmas musical?
Zaqwsx Zaqwsx
May 2, 2020 at 2:57 pm
The magic keyboard with iPad pro just looks sexy. I like Brydge but when you are already going in with $200, you lose smart connection for instant no lag connection with no charging or batteries. You miss out on having a charging stand for your iPad, and miss out on being able to quickly removing and attaching the iPad via the magnets. You lose an extra charging port.There is a lot to lose out on by going the less expensive route.
Sandro Tabidze
May 2, 2020 at 6:28 pm
Maaaaaagiiiicccc
Username already taken
May 3, 2020 at 12:35 pm
TURN OFF THE DAMN MUSIC
Marc Moore
May 3, 2020 at 4:50 pm
I just received my Brydge Pro + Keyboard w/ Trackpad and it’s a Game Changer. The fit and finish is unreal, The typing experience is Great, The Look when folded is actually like a laptop, The Keyboard backlight three levels and length of light is now perfect. Using the trackpad feels pretty much like a laptop, I’M not sure what this firmware update is but there hasn’t been one thing I have tried or used my new Brydge Pro + that hasn’t worked fine? I sure wouldn’t exclude the Brydge Pro + waiting on some update, My Apple iPad Pro 12.9 512GB is like a new machine now. I’M not saying its a laptop replacement for home but I won’t be traveling with my laptop anymore only my iPad Pro.
Stephen Narcisco
May 3, 2020 at 8:07 pm
So far I’m happy with Magic Keyboard.
Dan Becker
May 4, 2020 at 12:42 am
I don’t understand the point of critiquing the iPad Pro over it’s price, and especially mentioning a lot of people don’t have a lot of money right now. Would a car reviewer every say something like that while reviewing a BMW? The Pro iPad is for people who want the best device. There are far cheaper iPad options for those who don’t have the money to spend on the Pro.