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The editors liked
Full size keyboard
Makes typing out documents on the iPad much easier
Custom keys to control iPad
Comfortable
All-in-one design
Dedicated iPad control keys
Dedicated shortcut keys
Stand for iPad to sit in
Provides a sturdy
Fullsize keyboard to accommodate typingintensive apps such as email and word processing
The editors didn't like
Slight wobble when you type due to lack of supporting crossbar
Makes the iPad feel more like a MacBook (but not as capable)
Ungainly design isn’t very portable
Big and overly heavy
Not much use for anything else
No landscape option for iPad
Not cheap
Integrated iPad stand makes it awkward to slip into a bag
Editing chores such as cutting and pasting still mostly rely on the iPad's touchscreen
Comfortable, all-in-one design; dedicated iPad control keys
Ungainly design isn’t very portable
The disadvantage of bolting the dock onto the back of the keyboard is that it ruins its portability. The dock connector sticks out a good three inches, preventing you from easily sliding it into a bag or briefcase alongside the iPad. If you tend to use th...
Big and overly heavy, not much use for anything else, no landscape option for iPad
While the iPad Keyboard Dock makes typing on the iPad considerably easier we have to say it's not something we would recommend adding to your shopping list...
Abstract: Niggles aside the iPad Keyboard is only really at fault for its high price. It's much better to type on than the virtual keyboard and the dock makes a nice resting place for your iPad when not in use, too.
Provides a sturdy, fullsize keyboard to accommodate typingintensive apps such as email and word processing
Not cheap, Integrated iPad stand makes it awkward to slip into a bag, Editing chores such as cutting and pasting still mostly rely on the iPad's touchscreen, Only supports portrait screen orientation
Apple's keyboard dock for the iPad offers a functional and elegant solution for anyone who finds the touchscreen keyboard too limiting. However, it doesn't transform the iPad into a proper computer.…
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Published: 2010-05-06, Author: Mark , review by: macworld.co.uk
Full size keyboard, makes typing out documents on the iPad much easier, custom keys to control iPad
Slight wobble when you type due to lack of supporting crossbar, makes the iPad feel more like a MacBook (but not as capable)
We really wanted to like the Apple iPad Keyboard Dock, and it was top of our list of accessories to obtain. It surprised us when it didn't work out. While the quality is undeniably high (essentially it's a Apple Wireless Keyboard) we found it wobbled due...
Abstract: The Keyboard Dock allows the iPad to be held in Portrait mode with an attached keyboard, this would then enable you to possibly use the iPad as a standalone desktop...
Abstract: If you own an iPad, one big question is how do you use it? For mostly email checking and web browsing? Perhaps light typing and work? Or moderate to heavy tasks such as picture editing, office tools and more? Thanks to over 10,000 apps available solely...
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Published: 2010-05-13, Author: Mark , review by: techworld.com
We really wanted to like the Apple iPad Keyboard Dock, and it was top of our list of accessories to obtain. It surprised us when it didn't work out. While the quality is undeniably high (essentially it's a Apple Wireless Keyboard) we found it wobbled ...
Abstract: The is definitely a peripheral made just for the iPad. It’s looks like a basic Mac keyboard, but with an iPad dock attached on the top side. Simply slide your iPad onto the dock. Once it’s in position, just type away. The keyboard dock holds the iPad ...
The Apple iPad Keyboard Dock is a nice keyboard that makes typing on the iPad more comfortable and fast. If it could scroll webpages and use landscape mode it would be perfect. blog comments powered by Disqus ...
