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level you desire. It definitely worked best in an approximately 60 degree angle, but it can be angled higher or lower depending on your preference. The keyboard attaches to the Logitech Combo Touch case via magnets and when attached, automatically connects to the iPad. If you have used AirPods, it acts very similarly, just without the battery levels, as the keyboard pulls power from the iPad when in use. While I did not notice a significant drop in battery life, I also kept the backlit keyboard at the lowest light setting. In the time I wrote this, which is on the iPad with the keyboard of course, the power level only dropped 4 percent. I am quite surprised at how well the keyboard responds when typing. It feels very much like a regular laptop keyboard under my fingers. Some of the keys are quite small, such as the apostrophe key, but the main keyboard itself has what seems to be standard-sized buttons on it. There is also a top row of shortcut keys, such as iPad display and keyboard lightning, volume controls, play and pause, and do not disturb mode. It reminds me quite a bit of the “F” buttons on the top of standard keyboards. The track-pad seems to work well, though training my brain to realize I can use it was a challenge as I always wanted to touch the screen. I have been clicking around and rewriting things on this review, however, and I have had no issues pinpointing between words and letters as needed. It feels just like a laptop track pad and is similar in size to my old MacBook Pro and my newer laptop. It even has the same two finger scroll functionality that my laptop has. After writing this out on the Logitech Combo Touch case, I am still quite impressed with how well it works. They’ve come so far from the 1st Generation iPad Air (which is the last iPad I purchased and had cases for!) to where this truly does feel like a very small laptop and a very useful case. What I like about the Mophie Wireless Charging Vent Mount with MagSafe • Connects automatically • Solidly protective all around • Apple pencil can still magnetically connect with the case on What needs to be improved? • A bit pricey • When keyboard is attached it does make the iPad weigh a noticeable bit more Final thoughts Overall, I was floored with how far they’ve come since the last time I reviewed a keyboard case for the iPad. The seamless transition between drawing and snapping the keyboard on to type was quicker than I could get an app open to type with. The case magnetically keeps itself closed, though even when the keyboard is removed there is a protective lip around the screen in case it is dropped. The price might be a little steep, but if you want a seamless keyboard case with a trackpad, the Logitech Combo Touch is a solid option I would recommend looking at. Price: $229.99 Where to buy: Logitech Website and Amazon Source: The sample of this product was provided for free by Logitech. Logitech did not have a final say on the review and did not preview the review before it was published.