The iPad and it’s successor the iPad 2 are marvelous devices but even as great as the touch interface is you do find yourself wanting a real keyboard from time to time. Of course, there are a lot of keyboard options out there for the iPad but none look as wonderful and as mac-ish as the new aluminum keyboard buddy case from the MIC store. This case and keyboard combo is elegant and effectively turns your iPad 2 into a MacBook Air for only $50.
The case is made out of aircraft-grade aluminum and features a keyboard that looks very similar to MacBook keyboards. It’s a wireless bluetooth keyboard, of course, and it has a rechargeable lithium polymer battery that will “last for several weeks of normal use” on a single charge.
It’s available from the MIC Store here.
Sold! Now, I just need an iPad2.
Stan, I hear ya. I’m just wondering if it would work with my old iPad 1. :)
Tony,
The keyboard would work with the old ipad, but not the slot nor the case functionality. For that, you would want a ClamCase. I happen to have one that I used with my original ipad and is now just sitting on my floor. Reply to this comment if you are interested and we can talk about getting it to you.
David Fincher
You got me. My guess is no, but I’m sure there is a system out there for that. Zagg has a lot of great products as well.
Wow, this is why I haven’t bought an iPad yet. This may push me over the edge.
Bought one. Love it.
Does everything work as advertised?
Sigh… my flesh is yearning for yet more that my pocketbook can not provide… Lord forgive me…