iPad Pro 9.7 :: My favorite keyboard
by Volker Weber
A week ago I told you I need to update you on my usage pattern. And it turned out that nothing changed. The iPad Pro is down to around 10% in the evening. Which means I used it nine hours each day. When I go to bed, the iPhone 6S still has around 60% charge. That means a lot of my usage has moved back to the iPad. I did not really expect that.
If I want to get serious work done, I need a keyboard. The Apple keyboard is unsuited, failing to provide a German key mapping. I could possibly set it in the software, but then the keys won't match the mapping, which bothers me too much. Time to look at my other options:
- Logitech Keys-To-Go. This wins the portability contest. Weights next to nothing and slides right in with the iPad. In a pinch, it's even good enough to protect the screen in a bag. Typing isn't perfect but way better than you would assume by the looks of it.
- Logitech K380. This is my goto keyboard for any new device. Pairs with three devices in a split second. It's ugly enough that I don't want this on my table all the time. And it's quite heavy to lug around.
- Microsoft Universal Foldable Keyboard. I used this at IBM Connect. Again, this works better than you would assume by the looks of it. But I have had a few reliability issues lately that went away when I recharged it. Not dependable enough.
- Microsoft Wedge Mobile Keyboard. This one I used a lot with the Nokia 2520 that I had two years ago. It is the most substantial keyboard I tried. It also comes with an adjustable stand for the iPad. This is my current favorite.
What am I waiting for? A keyboard that connects to the iPad Pro 9.7 connector. With a German keyboard mapping. My bets are on Logi.
Comments
You can use the Smart Keyboard with a German layout and it works quite well. I like the convenience of having an all-in-one setup that I can use on go without needing an extra stand. More thoughts: http:/acool.link/smart-keyboard-thoughts
But Apple should definitely get their shit together and offer a localized keyboard layout, how hard can it be?