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- has a rear 30-pin connector, which lets you connect to an electrical outlet using the USB power adapter, sync to your computer, and use accessories like the iPad camera connection kit
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Apple iPad Keyboard Dock MC533BA Keyboards Keyboards
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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
As you would expect from Apple the quality of the keyboard is excellent. By plugging the mains charger into the back of the keyboard you can charge your iPad while using it and if you can leave it on your desk it is easy to just put the iPad in it for charging. The one slight problem with this is that if you have a case on your iPad you will have to take it off as it won't dock with it on.
There are some useful keys on the keyboard - return to home page, lock the screen which turns the iPad off until you press it again, brightness control, volume control and keys for moving through music tracks.
You have to use the iPad in portrait mode as the docking port is at the bottom of the iPad so that does limit some of its uses and some of the keyboard short cuts you would expect like bold, underline etc, don't apply.
It has a socket for connecting powered speakers to the base but I haven't tried it yet.
As I said in my title it's nearly there and if it was £25 it would have got 5 stars but like all Apple equipment it's not cheap.
There are some useful keys on the keyboard - return to home page, lock the screen which turns the iPad off until you press it again, brightness control, volume control and keys for moving through music tracks.
You have to use the iPad in portrait mode as the docking port is at the bottom of the iPad so that does limit some of its uses and some of the keyboard short cuts you would expect like bold, underline etc, don't apply.
It has a socket for connecting powered speakers to the base but I haven't tried it yet.
As I said in my title it's nearly there and if it was £25 it would have got 5 stars but like all Apple equipment it's not cheap.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
I recently purchaced this keyboard having wanted the item for many weeks. The first thing I must point out is how good the product works with the iPad 2. I downloaded the pages app and when combined with the new keyboard the iPad functioned as well as any laptop I have ever had. I highly recommend this product if you want to try and use your Ipad for word processing.
The delivery was extremely fast and the packaging was neat and secure. Overall a five star performance.
The delivery was extremely fast and the packaging was neat and secure. Overall a five star performance.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
This is a great keyboard but not so great design... Maybe it's just me but I find it excessively fiddly to connect the iPad 2 to it, the tapered sides resisting any attempts to easily slide it into place, causing concern that my uncoordinated fumblings are leading to scratches on the lovely body of my beautiful tablet.
Not what you would expect from an Apple product.
Nor is the insecure feeling of the lock of the dock, with the iPad wobbling somewhat alarmingly from side to side, rather than fitting tightly as I was expecting.
That said, this is a fantastic feeling keyboard - just the right amount of resistance on the keys, sleek, industrial lines and a fabulous design. The iPad specific buttons are also bordering on genius. So much so that I really struggle to go back to using my laptop after a session with this, inevitably finding myself jabbing the non-touch screen with my finger and wondering why nothing is happening.
A glimpse of the future of computing no doubt - detachable touch screens are here to stay - but for once Apple have missed the mark a little in terms of the functionality of the design. Don't regret the purchase though, and like I said in the title, essential - especially if you are prone to break into prose while using the iPad.
Love it and worry about it in equal measure. I will be first in the queue for the next revision I imagine.
Not what you would expect from an Apple product.
Nor is the insecure feeling of the lock of the dock, with the iPad wobbling somewhat alarmingly from side to side, rather than fitting tightly as I was expecting.
That said, this is a fantastic feeling keyboard - just the right amount of resistance on the keys, sleek, industrial lines and a fabulous design. The iPad specific buttons are also bordering on genius. So much so that I really struggle to go back to using my laptop after a session with this, inevitably finding myself jabbing the non-touch screen with my finger and wondering why nothing is happening.
A glimpse of the future of computing no doubt - detachable touch screens are here to stay - but for once Apple have missed the mark a little in terms of the functionality of the design. Don't regret the purchase though, and like I said in the title, essential - especially if you are prone to break into prose while using the iPad.
Love it and worry about it in equal measure. I will be first in the queue for the next revision I imagine.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Neat addition to my iPad
I'm really pleased to have added this neat keyboard to my iPad. It makes it so much easier to use when typing Skype messages or when I'm updating my blog. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Graybo
Good, but could be better
I was excited when I got this as I had also just got the new iPad. First impressions were good, but then I tried to charge my new iPad and despite having the power supply plugged... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Stoneysoprano
Apple quality
I saw some 3rd party keyboards and while I don't doubt their products for a little more I went for the original, I'm glad I did, superb quality and highly recommended.
Published 4 months ago by BWP
Fantastic buy
Brought this for my hubby for Xmas -what a fantastic buy! Does everything you need, my hubby is studying for his degree so needed an easier way to type on an i pad = this product... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Carleigh s
Perfection
This dock is brilliant. The most well designed keyboard I've ever used and features many standard keyboard shortcuts that users of the mac use e.g. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Thomasglazebrook
Good delivery
I must admit I haven't used this product yet, but delivery was prompt with no problems. The packaging was still in tack.
Published 7 months ago by Cherished502
Ewa
As it says "on the box" , received it ok, but could receive more acurat info when it will be delivered!
Published 10 months ago by Ewa
ipad keyboard
A good quality keyboard and it works. It is the only gadget that I have bought recently that actually works with my iPad. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Freeforall
Another good Apple product
A very nice feel to this keyboard although I have not really used it that much. Very good build quality as usual.
Published 15 months ago by Slugwolf
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