Logitech Combo Touch
Logitech Combo Touch Review. An iPad case and keyboard designed for professionals, albeit expensive.
본래 제 아이패드에 애플 스마트 키보드 폴리오 2세대를 사용하고 있었습니다. 다만 이 친구의 고질적인 문제점인… ‘악세서리가 연결되지 않았습니다.’가 계속 뜨면서… 참고 참고 다시 연결하고 뺐다 끼우고 재부팅하고 어찌어찌 사용하고는 있었습니다만 이런 것도 증상이 점점 심해지는 것인지 거의 1시간 동안 죽어라고 뺐다 끼웠다해도 연결이 되네마네 하는 수준까지 심각해지고… 결국 애플 놈들이 문제라는 생각을 하고 서드파티 악세서리를 찾아보게 됩니다. 그리고 그 악세서리들 중에서 거의 가장 고가이지만 또 한편으로는 인지도가 가장 큰 키보드 케이스, 로지텍 콤보 터치(Combo Touch)입니다.
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- Logitech Combo Touch
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- Logitech Combo Touch Review. An iPad case and keyboard designed for professionals, albeit expensive.
- The keyboard feels slightly different from the Apple Smart Keyboard Folio, but it’s still quite good.
- The stand’s angle can be adjusted in various ways, and the keyboard can be detached, allowing users to use it in multiple forms according to their preferences.
- The Combo Touch wraps around the iPad, which looks like it provides good shock protection as well!
- The Combo Touch offers many features such as backlighting and a touchpad!
- However, as high as the usability of the Combo Touch is, there are also a few drawbacks, which is a downside.
- While there are some downsides, there aren’t many keyboards as good as this Combo Touch.
- Logitech Combo Touch Conclusion
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The keyboard feels slightly different from the Apple Smart Keyboard Folio, but it’s still quite good.
Perhaps because it’s made by Logitech, it has a subtly different typing feeling.
First of all, being a product made by Logitech, the keyboard quality of this Combo Touch is quite good. The feel is slightly different from Apple’s Smart Keyboard Folio; in my opinion, it has a thinner feel, but strangely, it feels like the keys are pressed down more compared to the Apple keyboard. To elaborate further, while the Apple side gives a feeling of “a bit heavy when pressing the keys (or they don’t press down, just register the press…), but the input is still fine,” this Combo Touch gives a sense of “the key feel is thin, but it feels more like typing on a standard keyboard.” In other words, it has a subtle typing feeling. When it comes to typing, such as writing boring documents, its feeling… is important. While many people prefer Apple keyboards over the Combo Touch keyboard, personally, I prefer the keyboard of the Combo Touch.
The stand’s angle can be adjusted in various ways, and the keyboard can be detached, allowing users to use it in multiple forms according to their preferences.
While it’s convenient to detach and attach, there’s also a bit of hassle involved… and I’m concerned it might become loose after prolonged use.
The Combo Touch allows relatively flexible adjustment of the stand angle. Usually, iPad cases adjust the stand angle in several steps, but with this Combo Touch, you simply push and adjust the rear-fixed part. So, while the angle adjustment is flexible, I have some concerns that after using this stand for a few years, it might become somewhat loose. Since it’s not securely fixed in place, after all. Currently, it holds up well, but it still seems somewhat unstable.
Apart from the angle adjustment, another unique feature is the detachable keyboard, which can be used in four different configurations depending on how you detach and attach it. There are a total of four modes: typing mode, sketch mode, view mode, and book mode. I really like the freedom to transform it according to usage like this. In fact, Apple keyboards essentially have only one usage mode with just a couple of angle adjustments…
It is compatible with iPad Pro 5th generation or later, based on the 12.9-inch model, but it also fits well with the 4th generation.
My iPad Pro 12.9 is a 4th generation, but fortunately, it fits well. The reason I bought this keyboard is because my previous one broke down. There aren’t many cases available for people like me who use older iPad Pros, so I’m fortunate that it’s compatible with previous versions as well. While it does cover the speaker portion slightly, it’s not a major hindrance to usage.
The Combo Touch wraps around the iPad, which looks like it provides good shock protection as well!
However, as a trade-off, it has become very heavy…
The Logitech Combo Touch, with its case wrapping around the iPad, provides better protection for the iPad. Actually, the Apple keyboard only wraps around the back and doesn’t cover the sides very well. Sometimes, despite using the Apple keyboard, unfortunate incidents like accidentally hitting the corners against the ground causing damage or malfunctioning have occurred for some people… With this Combo Touch, such incidents are less likely to happen. The keyboard portion also wraps around the front, and with the front cover being secured with magnets, there’s no chance of the keyboard slipping out. As for Apple’s keyboard… well… hmm… However, whether this trade-off for protection is worth it, this keyboard is very heavy… I’ll delve into this aspect further later on.
The Combo Touch offers many features such as backlighting and a touchpad!
It’s remarkably user-friendly. Having a touchpad is nice, but personally, I’m not a big fan…
The backlighting feature on the Logitech Combo Touch keyboard is also nice. Because many people work at night as well. The backlight isn’t too strong, but it’s possible to adjust the brightness level. It’s a good feature to have, so I’m pleased with it. In life, there are occasions when you need to work on the pad even with the lights off…
Also, there are keys on the top of the keyboard for adjusting media such as volume and brightness, which Apple’s counterpart doesn’t have. This feature is also considered useful for people who work on their devices. There’s also a trackpad attached to the keyboard palm rest area. Apple is known for its trackpads, so I had high expectations, but personally, it’s not that great, to be honest. When using the trackpad, the cursor tends to slide a bit… When you swipe the pad quickly, the cursor overshoots slightly as if there’s a lingering effect. This aspect is somewhat bothersome, to be honest.
However, the iPad has good touch sensitivity, unlike the MacBook, right? Also, since the screen isn’t as large as a laptop, I thought, “Why bother using the trackpad when you can just touch the screen?” Since app interfaces are well optimized for touch, the importance of the trackpad diminishes significantly. Well, still, it’s better to have it than not, right? In fact, the purpose of having such a trackpad is to minimize the use of the mouse as much as possible. However, for some professionals like programmers, switching between typing and touching can be considered a waste of time. In that case, using the trackpad might be preferable. Actually, if there’s no trackpad on the palm rest area, it’s just empty space anyway, so I feel like having something there is better than nothing.
However, as high as the usability of the Combo Touch is, there are also a few drawbacks, which is a downside.
It has a different feel compared to the Apple keyboard in terms of usage environment. But couldn’t it also protect the Apple Pencil?
While it’s an unavoidable aspect, the Combo Touch also has a few drawbacks. The biggest drawback is that unlike the Apple keyboard, it requires space for both the keyboard and the iPad, so it can’t be used in very cramped spaces. With the previous Apple keyboard, the iPad was positioned on top of the keyboard, so you could simply place it on your lap without any inconvenience. However, with this one, although you can still place it on your lap, it feels a bit unnatural. In fact, it seems like people with smaller thighs might have trouble using it.
Another downside is that while the detachable keyboard feature is convenient, the connection point of the keyboard feels a bit loose due to the need for detachment. It makes me wonder how it would have been if there were hinges or some way to secure it in place. As part of that, when using it, if you leave a bit of space at the end instead of placing the entire keyboard flat on the surface, the keyboard tends to lift slightly.
On the other hand, the Combo Touch is somewhat heavier compared to the Apple keyboard. I would say it feels about as heavy as a MacBook Air. People who dislike carrying heavy items would probably find it cumbersome to carry this keyboard around as well. However, this aspect is something that needs to be considered to some extent. The weight is mainly in the part that wraps around the iPad, rather than the keyboard itself. So, it can be seen as using it with the feeling of having bought an iPad protective case. It certainly seems like it would provide good protection… The consolation is that since the keyboard can be detached, there’s no need to always carry it around heavily.
Another disappointing aspect of the old Apple keyboard was that it didn’t provide any protection for the Apple Pencil at all. Interestingly, some older models did protect the Apple Pencil somewhat, but ironically, the current models don’t. Why??? Ironically, even though Logitech sells a somewhat cheaper stylus called Crayon, they do offer official Apple stylus support…
While there are some downsides, there aren’t many keyboards as good as this Combo Touch.
If I had even more money, I’d like to try the Magic Keyboard…
Overall, it’s good for general users, but it also has many features that are useful for heavy users and various types of work. I believe it’s a more suitable tool for those who do some work on their iPad, even if it’s minimal. However, there are some drawbacks as it becomes difficult to use when space is limited, making it seem like it can only be used on an actual desk. Well, there’s no such thing as a perfect device… and honestly, the price seems a bit steep, which is also disappointing. I think this is almost equivalent to the official Apple product, even in terms of price. Actually, it’s a bit expensive. Apple’s prices are higher, but… still, while Apple’s peripherals are generally good, there are often many shortcomings when using them. That’s why there are many people (like me…) who want high-quality peripherals similar to Apple’s, and I think it adequately meets that demand.
- This product, which I purchased myself because my Apple keyboard broke down… I may receive commissions through affiliate activities.
Logitech Combo Touch Conclusion
Good point
- The keyboard is good.
- There are many features such as backlighting and media keys.
- It wraps around the iPad overall, providing good protection for the pad.
bad point
- It is heavier compared to the Apple Smart Folio.
- Personally, I don’t find the trackpad particularly good.
- I feel like it might become unstable in various ways after prolonged use.
- The quality is good, but it’s on the expensive side.
