Smart Keyboard Folio (for iPad Pro 11-inch, US English) (Renewed)

Exactly replaced my worn out failing Apple Smart Keyboard Folio purchased in 2019 just before COVID-19 struck. Dealt with the old erratically operational keyboard for over a year because I am of the generation where products were built to last and the replacements I saw cost $300. I purchased this renewed/refurbished new keyboard after finally stopping by the Apple Store for help (as the keyboard became unusable) and being referred to Amazon. Keyboard arrived the next day! Easy change out. This is a great keyboard that doesn’t require batteries, so it is not back lit but not a deal breaker for me. Everything working as before at a fraction of the price, <$100. Happy happy.

I bought this renewed folio to replace one that had worn out. I love that it doesn't have to be charged and Ipad starts up upon opening. It is thin and lightweight. Great for travel.

Refurbished Apple IPad Keyboard Cover (First Generation) is as good as new. It is exactly the same as the one I am replacing when I first bought it, or an authentic high quality Apple product that has great touchpad responsiveness, instant connectivity, light weight and requiring no batteries or charging. The old one is just worn out after years of constant usage with the print fading from the keys and emerging connectivity issues. So I am elated to get a brand new version at a discount price for the quality.

I thought this was gonna have a few flaws since it's renewed but wow! Its completely flawless, like even the package was new. The material is so satisfying and makes my iPad pro feel more durable and not like I'm gonna break it. The magnets are so strong I can actually use it for drawing although it looks silly with the keyboard upside down it works super well and doesn't wobble like the smart folio that is "meant to be drawn with" the quality is way better and it shows and you can feel it. It's thicker in every area the smart follio just starts to wear and tear on. maybe I got ripped off with my sepcific smart folio but it almost made not buy this awesome keyboard cover.

I'm not one to write reviews and I have only had this product for a week, but I was pleasantly surprised with the keyboard. Took me weeks of reading reviews. Finally bit the bullet and bought this keyboard fir my air 4. Opening the box there were no directions and I panicked. I figured I'd Google the setup. No need to. Just drop it in the slot and boom. Hooked up. Its light and responds well. No tracking pad so it takes a few to get used to. No idea about battery life, but it doesn't seem to consume it rapidly. Crossing my fingers it doesn't up and die in a couple months. Will update then. Not really a substantial protection case, though. If you think you will be in situations where you're going to be dropping your pad, this is not for you.

So if your checking out this review you already know you have a pretty good choice of keyboards you can get for your iPad Pro. First things first - very few technology products do I buy brand new. Items like this are just too expensive to get new and in many cases the used market is just as good if not better option. This is the first generation keyboard for the third generation iPad Pro (when you in the market for an older model be sure to check the camera punch out as they are different sizes) The reason why I think the Apple option is the best is because your buying the model for the device you have made by the manufacturer. If you get is used your getting it at a very good price - so why not just get the original option. Any search here on Amazon would result in at least 10 pages worth of options - some with track pads (that is a cool option I will admit) but cost to benefit ratio is something I consider. If I drop this I'm out a keyboard and case that was about $50. Yea that would suck but I would get another in a moment. Rather that then spend more to replace.

Took the risk and placed the order - happy I did. Product arrived and looks brand new, just missing the original packaging. Keyboard works perfectly and it fits the new 2020 iPad Air. I have the Magic Keyboard as well but I believe I may prefer this one because it is so light, keeping the iPad super portable.

Seems new to me. There are slight scratches on the back, but it can only be seen at the right angle as it reflects a little bit of light. But it honestly just looks like someone bought this, opened it, handled it for five seconds, and then returned it. Or I feel like this could’ve happened during initial packaging from wherever it was manufactured. Either way, it was an amazing deal and it feels brand new, even has that cloth like texture in the keys still, no fading of the while letters, has no lag, and the magnet holds extremely well onto the back of the iPad. Just need a soft case to keep this in and to rest the iPad on when drawing on it with the keys resting on the table.