Recording summary · November 2020
Unboxing my NEW iPad Pro magic keyboard
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Overview
Daniel unboxes and magnetically connects a new Apple Magic Keyboard to an iPad Pro, observing its hinge tilt limits and the added weight.
Daniel evaluates trackpad gestures, dynamic cursor interactions, and keyboard typing, determining that typing and number entry are convenient compared to touchscreen input.
Testing gaming controls on the setup proves less functional because of scrolling constraints and missing keyboard keybindings, indicating that touch input or a mouse remains necessary.
Themes
Hardware design, setup, and angle adjustment of the Magic Keyboard with the iPad Pro.
Trackpad navigation, multi-touch gestures, and dynamic cursor behavior on iPadOS.
Typing experience, number entry, question mark key mechanics, and shortcuts.
Gaming performance and controls with the Magic Keyboard and trackpad.
Developments
Daniel attaches the iPad to the Magic Keyboard magnetically, connecting it instantly.
Daniel types test text and examines trackpad gesture responses and application switching.
Daniel launches a game to evaluate scrolling, camera movement, and keyboard attack keybindings.
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether the Magic Keyboard purchased was the correct size.
Whether volume can be adjusted directly from the keyboard.
Whether purchasing a Magic Mouse would improve gaming on the device.