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So I’ve been using the Logitech Slim Folio Pro (what a bad name) and I think I prefer it to the Smart Keyboard Folio. The Apple one obviously wins on size/portability, but the keyboard feel is night and day difference to me. The backlit keys are also awesome. Function keys at the top are useful. My only knock really is just the added bulk, but it’s not a big deal for me with the 11”. Having the 12.9” with this keyboard would be a bit annoying I’d think. This keyboard isn’t right for everybody but I happen to like it a bit more and wasn’t expecting to honestly.

 

Have you looked at the Brydge?

Brydge - Award Winning Bluetooth Keyboards for iPad & Surface Pro

 

That is a nice looking keyboard

 

I have seen that one, but it wasn’t available in the store I was at. I love how it recreates that MacBook look. I think without actually using it I’d be weary of the hinges on it, and I don’t particularly love the empty space below the keys (but understand). It’s got that slim profile that is nice. If they’re sold at Apple’s stores then I may pick one up next time I’m near one.

 

The smart folio has honestly been everything ive needed it to be. a perfect accessory for traveling and around the house.

 

The chorus sticker on it also adds a touch of sophistication

 

You mean just the folio, without the keyboard?

 

Oh i actually did mean the keyboard but i do have both, and love them equally for their different times of need.

 

Gotcha. I have both the Smart Keyboard folio and regular smart folio as well, and really just wanted to experiment with a different keyboard for comparisons sake. I actually really like the the smart folio w/o the keyboard, but the keyboard commands are just to crucial to my workflow.

 

I'm always tempted by the Brydge keyboard. I just try to stay away from looking at it because I love the Smart Keyboard Folio so much haha.

 

One thing that really irks me (that the Logitech admittedly doesn’t solve) about the Smart Keyboard Folio, and maybe it’s because I was using the 10.5” keyboard before that did do this, is that there is no way to fold the keyboard behind the iPad to use it a stand on a table when you just don’t want the keyboard. I rarely do it anyhow, but I just hate to see a loss of function due to redesign.

 

Decided that, although still running well enough, it was time to upgrade my mid 2012 MacBook Air. Going with the Space Grey 2018 Air. Going to keep this one as a Plex Server.. ‘cause the trade in value is peanuts, haha!

 

Having Remote Play for my PS4 on my MacBook was one of the best decisions I've ever made.

 

I just used this for the first time today - knew it was on iOS but didn’t realise you could do it on Mac too. Game changer for whenever my wife wants to catch up on tv that I have no interest in.

 

That's exactly what I'm using it for. Having no issues with it either.

 

Totally didn't realize this was on Mac too. Guess I never gave it much thought after seeing it was on iOS. This is definitely going to come in handy!

 

Think it was only as early as April that the feature became available

 

Has anyone had luck with 3rd party screen repairs?

My iPhone X took a fall on Saturday night, and there is a small crack in the bottom right corner. It's enough to bother me, but it's hard to justify the $279 repair at Apple. I'm afraid the resale value is essentially gone if I do not repair it, though.

 

I'm curious, for those who have an Apple TV 4, how long does it take to turn on for you?

I feel like it used to take 5-10 seconds, and now it's upwards of 30+ seconds, but performs fine once it's on

 

5-10 tops.

 

I used to take my phone to a 3rd party repair shop in our mall and they did a great job repairing the screen and they used to do it for like $50-$100. But that was when I had an iPhone 6s.

 

Weird, I wonder what's going on.. it almost looks like the video input flickers for a second as if it starts booting and resets. Maybe a factory reset is in order.

Sounds like I'd need to redownload all of my apps which is kind of annoying, but I guess I don't really use many outside of Hulu, Prime, Netflix, HBO and YouTube

 

I think my favorite thing about the Apple TV is that you don't need to deal with the stupid Amazon/Google drama. You can't use any Google apps on a Fire TV and you can't use Amazon Prime on a Chromecast. It's nice to have everything I want on one box

 

Still right around 5-10 for me. Factory reset might be the best way to go.

 

Yes! I’m also finally using the Apple TV app more with these new changes. Unfortunately using my parents’ cable login means I stream from my phone more often these days for content not on Netflix and Hulu but it’s a breeze from iOS.