Logitech SLIM FOLIO turns your 5th generation Apple iPad 2017 into a laptop for productivity
When you want a tablet for consumption, there is no better product than the iPad. For creation, however, it can be lacking. For typists in particular -- including students needing to take notes -- the lack of a keyboard makes it a tough sell. While the Pro iPads can be used with an official keyboard from Apple, those tablets are very expensive. Luckily, there are third-party offerings for the more affordable traditional variants too.
Today, Logitech announces a new keyboard case for the 5th generation iPad 2017. Called the "SLIM FOLIO," it transforms Apple's inexpensive 9.7-inch tablet into a laptop. It also protects the iPad from drops, bumps, and scratches. Logitech says the keys are quite durable too, as they are rated for 5 million strokes. Its scissor keys offer an impressive 1.5 mm key travel for a quality typing experience.
"This Bluetooth keyboard and case has large, well-spaced keys and a familiar layout, so you can enjoy laptop-like typing anywhere you use your iPad. Whether you need to answer an email on the road or want to replace your desktop computer in the office, the Logitech SLIM FOLIO can lock in at the perfect angle for comfortable typing, in a slim and lightweight package that protects the iPad from scratches, bumps and spills," says Logitech.
The company also says, "A full row of iOS shortcut keys put iPad control at your fingertips, so you can switch between apps, bring up the search function, go to the home screen and control the volume directly from the keyboard. And with four years of battery life, the keyboard is ready when you need it."
Of course, since the iPad 2017 lacks the docking pins found on the Pro models of the tablet, the SLIM FOLIO connects with Bluetooth. In other words, the product is battery powered. It is not rechargeable either, instead using two replaceable batteries. Logitech claims the batteries will last an impressive four years based on typing 2 hours per day. This equates to thousands of hours of use.
If you want to buy the Logitech SLIM FOLIO for the 5th generation Apple iPad 2017, you can pre-order it today for a reasonable $99.99. The exact shipping date is not yet known, however.