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It’s been around 10 years since I upgraded my iPad, so this year, I decided to bite the bullet and go for the M4 11" iPad Pro. In the past, keyboard cases had connection issues and were terribly bulky, but the Logitech Combo Touch for iPad Pro advertises connecting automatically, just like my AirPods, so I had to give it a go. What is it? The Logitech Combo Touch for iPad Pro is a detachable keyboard case with a built in track-pad that connects automatically to your iPad for seamless use. What’s included? • Keyboard Case • Instruction Manual Tech specs • Powered via iPad; No charging. • Adjustable keyboard backlighting • Row of iPadOS shortcut keys • 19mm key pitch • 1mm key travel • Dimensions – 10 x 7.46 x .54 inches (11" M4 version) • Weight – 16.72 oz (11" M4 version) Design and features As I mentioned above, it has been a long time since I have used a keyboard case with an iPad. They were so bulky, and when I attached the case to my new iPad Pro, I was skeptical of the weight it seemed to noticeably gain some. However, that changed when I realized how versatile the case truly was. First, regarding protection, I was thrilled to see that the iPad has a protective lip around the edges, just in case I dropped it. It’s made of solid plastic and does not seem flimsy at all. Each button, while solid, was easy to press. Included in the box is an extension arm to move the phone further away from the vent and not block airflow as much. Additionally, the arm extension allows for more options for the placement of the phone. It’s a great idea but isn’t so great in practice. The extension arm is pretty flimsy and has a lot of play in it. This play is exaggerated when a phone is placed on it, causing a lot of bouncing around. I ended up using the muted without the extension arm and it was solid, didn’t bounce, and some air could still be felt from the vent. The only real open area is on the top ‘long’ side of the iPad, which is where you’d attach the Apple Pencil. The case allows it to easily magnetize to the iPad, just like it would if no case was attached. I did not feel it took away much protection by doing so, and honestly, I would prefer to attach the Apple Pencil over that little bit of protection. When you have the keyboard attached to the Logitech Combo Touch case, it can close up completely, being magnetized to itself, and it stays firmly closed. My old ones back in the day would flop open, and I don’t use a folio case for the iPhone for the same reason. I was extremely impressed with how easy it was to open when you wanted to open it, but also how well it held itself closed. I was puzzled at first on how to prop up the iPad in the case. You just pull out the flap on the back, which stays against the case when not in use, and adjust it to the