![]() The iPad Pro fits into the top shell and then with a simple pull forward you can remove it from the back plate. A single button on the top rows controls backlighting. There are also three levels of backlighting with a single white LED color. It's a keyboard fit for enterprise and field use. This material was likely selected due to the focus on the protection of your iPad. The keyboard is constructed of polycarbonate/rubber material, which is different than the aluminum I am used to seeing on Brydge keyboards. There are no feet on the bottom since the protective edge extends down to the bottom to prevent the keyboard from sliding off a table. The USB-C port is on the right side about an inch back from the front. I typically use the backlight on the keyboard so we will see how it performs over the next few weeks. With the backlight on (there are three levels of brightness) Brydge advertises up to 40 hours of use per charge. Anti-microbial: The entire case and keyboard contain an active antimicrobial ingredient to help inhibit the growth of organisms and keep your keyboard experience clean.īrydge advertises up to three months of battery life at two hours of use per day with no backlight use.Instant-On connectivity: We'll explore this more as it's an interesting approach to match the Smart Connector experience.4-foot drop protection: The case has been certified to meet the MIL-STD-810G 4-foot test so it's nice to see there is some level of protection in case you accidentally drop your iPad off a table or other furniture.Detachable magnetic tablet case: At first I didn't realize the back shell case for the iPad popped out to serve as a minimalist, but protective case for the iPad in tablet mode.My first impressions are that using multiple fingers are going to be a joy with this keyboard. ![]() Multi-touch trackpad: While Apple's own keyboards naturally support this capability, it's interesting to see a third party provide true native multi-touch trackpad functionality. ![]() There are several other features in this keyboard that makes it an attractive option for iPad Air and Pro users who want to enjoy a hardware keyboard experience.Īlso: Best iPad in 2021: Which iPad model should you buy? Key featuresīefore we take a closer look at the new keyboard, here are a few key features I will explore further in my in-depth review: ![]() I've tested a few with the Microsoft Surface, Google Pixel Slate, and older iPads so am interested in trying out their new hinge design. The new Brydge Air Max Plus is available now for $149.99 and is the first Brydge keyboard I've used that does not have the two clamp hinge design. The recently announced Brydge 11 Max Plus keyboard is targeted to the iPad Pro customer and we'll be taking a closer look at that keyboard in September. I don't have an iPad Air, but the keyboard experience is the same on the iPad Pro. This new keyboard is named Brydge Air Max Plus and is focused on the iPad Air customer, but the keyboard is also fully compatible with all three generations of the iPad Pro 11-inch tablet. I tried Apple Vision Pro and it's far ahead of where I expected ![]()
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