Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd-6th Gen) & iPad Air (M2) - Slim Protective Case with Built-in Trackpad & US English Layout - Perfect for Work, Travel & Creative Projects (Black)

I travel a lot for work, and use the iPad Pro as my entertainment on the plane or in the hotel, my presentation tool with clients, and for general computer tasks.But it was never quite ‘there’ for everything I needed. Sometimes I might want to do various tasks that still had me reaching for my MacBook Air or Mac Studio when I returned home. Eventually, however, I went on a minimalist spree of lightening the load for travel. So I took a punt on this ridiculously priced keyboard.While I am still in the honeymoon phase, and only on my first business trip, I am already completely converted. The keyboard itself is outstanding. Feels as good as a laptop. The lighting is smart, coming on at just the right moment when ambient light in the room would make seeing the keys a little tough.The touch pad is smaller than a laptop, but super functional, and integrated into the OS far better than I imagined it would be. So between that and the ability to touch the screen, it is an absolute winner.On the plane, and in the hotel, if I just want to watch a movie or TV show, I sometimes use a relatively cheap stand. But when I want to type something, I can just pop this onto the magnets and type away.A few years back, I had a different MacBook which developed a flaw and needed a repair. So I bought a keyboard for my iPad, and remember being very disappointed. There was lag, it was a very cheesy solution, and as soon as my Mac came back from repair, I returned the keyboard for a refund.Fast forward, and my M1 iPad Pro 12.9 flies with this keyboard. No lag, in fact it is as fast as my Air.The only real issues are the limitations of iPadOS, and various applications that either offer a cut down or no version for the iPad. However, I think for most users, it will be fine.Now, would I advocate having the iPad Pro and this keyboard instead of a laptop? No, absolutely not. But for travel, it does 95% of what I need it to very well. I find the iPad to be an extremely versatile product for business and fun. Thanks to this keyboard, I now have a travel solution that weighs considerably less than also carrying a laptop.I was originally going to go with black, but then Amazon offered me the instant gratification of next day delivery on the white one. I also heard from some reviewers that while it might be counter-intuitive, the white is easier to keep clean. The matte black is easier to get noticeable fingerprints on it.Unless something radically changes, I’m going to turn in my old MacBook Air for a trade in that I can put towards my next Apple purchase. Thanks expensive Apple keyboard!