Use the Apple iPad Air 2020 as a laptop with these keyboards
The iPad Air 2020 is powerful enough to use as a laptop. With the purchase of a keyboard cover, the ‘laptop experience’ is complete. Read here which keyboard is best to purchase.
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The iPad Air 2020, which falls between the ‘regular’ iPad and iPad Pro, is simply the best option for most people. The Air borrows the best features of the Pro, including the modern design and powerful specifications, but for hundreds of euros less.
Under the hood of the iPad Air is the A14 Bionic chip. This is still one of the most powerful processors Apple has ever made and it shows. The tablet is faster, runs games more smoothly and flies through the software.
The iPad Air 2020 can therefore easily replace your laptop, especially if you buy a keyboard with it. This gives you a better typing experience and quickly completing your documents is child’s play.
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Why a keyboard?
Apple Magic Keyboard
We dedicate the first recommendation to Apple’s Magic Keyboard. The keyboard is a bit pricey, but the design fits seamlessly with the iPad Air 2020. The backlit keyboard and trackpad for cursor and multi-gesture control make the ‘magic’ keyboard the best choice. It is a pity that this cover hardly protects your iPad.
→ Order Apple Magic Keyboard from Apple for 339 euros
Apple Smart Keyboard Folio
This keyboard, in combination with a laptop cover, offers your iPad Air 2020 just a little more protection. Another advantage: you never have to charge this keyboard or connect it to your iPad via Bluetooth. Simply connect the tablet and keyboard and start typing immediately.
Small downside is the lack of a trackpad. Check with yourself for what things you use the keyboard. If you’re just surfing the web, watching movies, and maybe typing some emails here and there, a keyboard without a trackpad is fine.
→ Order Apple Smart Keyboard Folio via Coolblue for 199 euros
Logitech Folio Touch
The Logitech Folio Touch has a fully backlit keyboard. You can easily connect this keyboard via the Smart Connector. Furthermore, the Folio Touch has several keyboard shortcuts that Apple’s own keyboards do not have. This allows you to easily return to the home screen, adjust the brightness of the keyboard backlight and the volume, among other things.
The Folio Touch is also a lot more affordable compared to the Magic Keyboard from Apple. It is perhaps the most attractive keyboard you can get for your iPad Air 2020.
→ Order the Logitech Folio Touch at Coolblue for 164.99
iPad Air 10.9 (2020) case
Want to spend even less? There are several unbranded keyboards that also turn your iPad Air 2020 into a laptop. Often these work a little less smoothly, but they are useful if you think you only use it occasionally.
This iPad Air 10.9 (2020) case really gives your tablet the look of a laptop and also contains a trackpad. You connect the keyboard to your iPad with Bluetooth and you can get started right away. Conveniently, there is space on top to store your Apple Pencil. The keyboard costs just 89.95, which is a lot cheaper than many alternatives.
→ Order the iPad Air 10.9 (2020) case at Bol.com for 89.95
