Hands On: Brydge Pro+ Turns Your iPad Pro Into a MacBook Pro

[@angel2901]

Apple just needs to make the mouse support more robust - including a real cursor, right click etc.

[@kategreen7828]

They did! They called it a “MacBook” :) I know, I know, but sometimes it seems like we’re reinventing something that has already been perfected.

[@thewholeninemedia]

Kate Green for an iPad.

[@carholic-sz3qv]

@@kategreen7828 they just need to change the stupid black round thing and replace it with a normal small mouse indicator how is that hard?!?

[@barbarictearemedy]

There should be an iPadOS update to include a better cursor, multi-touch functions like scrolling, etc

[@fjordstrom]

Right-click is actually technically possible, just assign it to a long-press.

[@tpw.1610]

You showed practically all the gestures without the basic scrolling

[@MrSpock888]

It would be the perfect keyboard had they incorporated the Apple's smart connector instead of bluetooth.

[@carholic-sz3qv]

The problem is that Apple will ask more money for that and it's going to make the product way more expensive , actually if third party companies were able to use those connections they could even make better products

[@PTYC933]

Don’t think the smart connector supports trackpad yet

[@RouvenMarkovic]

Absolutely - i dont understand why no Manufacturere uses the connectors. This keyboard bundled with magnets holding it instead of those brackets would be perfect. Probably they would have to register and pay additional fees to Apple. Although the margin is probably insane for Brydge. Should be able to pay it

[@angelobenavidez9128]

TankQ The Smart connector has nothing to do with the capabilities of the of the keyboards trackpad. He just said the it is functioning through smart gesture.

[@tovopro]

Ideally in a perfect world. But that would mean Brydge would have to pay for licensing on Apple’s Patent technology. And that would eat into more than half of Brydge’s profits.

[@setomotobobo]

I have the Brydge Pro for my 12.9 iPad Pro. The rubber shims that hold the iPad has so tight of a tolerance, it doesn’t allow for a screen protector at 0.3mm. Forcefully squeezing the iPad into the shims would either wreck it (like i did), or the ipad would slip out of the shims. Then you won’t get that sleek MacBook-like look when closed. Brydge was nice enough to send me 1 replacement, which I broke again. A replacement is a hefty $17.99. I wish Brydge would really look at a better solution to this.

[@stievodevivo]

Cheuk Seto i broke mine yesterday so i made a contact to brydge i hope they will replace mine keyboard as wel ... are they nice ?

[@justsomemincedgarlic]

If this used the apple connector on the back of the ipad it would be perfect.

[@rvxonyx3531]

That’s actually insane - written on Smart Keyboard folio haha

[@NaklorkIT]

nice keyboard bro

[@BananaAllergy]

How about the tactile feedback when typing?

[@alex-nv8rk]

I bet that the basic scrolling (which is one of the most important features) still lags...

[@guilhermegabriel7432]

It really looks like my Macbook retina 12.

[@matteodietz9759]

where can i buy this keyboard

[@anthonystanley6147]

Does anyone know if the screen gets scratch by the buttons when this case is closed? I usually use a screen protector, but I was just curious.

[@fernandosilva]

I want to try this thing so badly!

[@trudence2436]

Fernando Silva yes, u and or average tech guy should

[@aerofly2]

I have the original Brydge keyboard for my iPad Pro 11” and use a £7.00 Bluetooth mouse with programmable keys that does all plus more than any trackpad. Where I think Brydge have jumped the gun on this one is that its not just the addition of some form of pointing/tracking device, but if they’d included a built in hub of some sort or at least a USB port and SD card reader with perhaps a retractable usb c lead, then I believe it would sell more. It wouldn’t surprise me if they’re working on this as well, but its just my opinion that they should have waited and incorporated it all in one go. I can’t see that anyone who already has the original (and uses a mouse) will be clambering to purchase this one.

[@KevinCalimachMorgan]

This, like their 12.3 Brydge for Surface with a built in 128gb SSD.

[@1_jour1histoire]

sadly they won't make product with the french layout ...... really missing an opportunity her

[@TravelAdventureFunTAF]

Does the hinge still press to hard on the screen causing pixel bleeding¿?

[@committed2thecore]

I love my brydge keyboard!! I use my iPad pro way more than my Mac book pro now

[@avielswissa5362]

committed2thecore How ling have you had the brydge? I currently have the Logitech keyboard and I am considering the brydge pro plus should I cop that or wait for magic?

[@janpiras]

I know it's not for iPad Pro 12.9 2.gen. But, could it work on it?

[@Guitarman841]

@appleinsider how can I get one to try out?

[@mavickers]

Does this contraption support f1-f12 keys?

[@porscheguy997]

How do you charge the keyboard

[@alyx6427]

Nice if they would do one for the older iPads

[@chuckandmax7313]

Well let me tell you, I bought that and was on a waitlist for a long time. I really loved it but the hinges got where they stretched out and the rubber pads broke, they sent me new pads but they broke just almost immediately because the hinges are stretched out, I tried to get them squeezed back together but they don’t bend back into shape and now it won’t hold the iPad anymore it slips out of the hinges so that was a waste of money but I did love it while it worked

[@MobileTechPoint]

Is there anything that can convert mac book into ipad? 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@carholic-sz3qv]

Break in in half like the hp 360 envy......

[@Seanvandeusen]

Theres 2 other companies who made something similar. Except for $100 cheaper and comes with ports. Was hoping brydge would come out with something priced competitively with some new features but it appears a few companies beat them to it.

[@robertphillips4155]

Looks nice. I personally don’t want the added weight but seems like a nice solution for many

[@chonaV]

How so you access emojis from the brydge keyboard?

[@mohamedadam5215]

Awesome Videos 👍👌🏻

[@Matt-dc5sv]

This is more like a concept at this point. Until Apple makes their own version that addresses some issues with this one, this device will not sell. The problems with this is that the cursor isn’t a real cursor it’s just assistive touch and it’s slow af , the software isn’t Mac OS so it isn’t optimized to perform like a laptop

[@HowToOrbit]

I need full mac os pad.........

[@marcochao9853]

In Taobao market, only rmb$200

[@L3KTRiCMusic]

JUST in time for iPad Pro 2020

[@gonefishingapodaca]

Did they redesign the hinges?

[@andresvaldevit3692]

All and butterfly switch?

[@haroldhdknoxstreet-glide5331]

Need one for the iPad Pro 11”

[@EMJ1472]

Right clicking?

[@bosun4706]

Now add the touchbar.

[@HoboTurtle]

but really, have they improved on the keys? for an expensive bluetooth keyboard, typing experience is quite crappy

[@IAmBruceBrown]

I love it now I wish Brydge Keyboard would have port slots like HDMI and USB etc etc

[@DesignTechie]

Bruce Brown III I think bridge need to detail or collaborate with linedock and make an ultimate iPad /keyboard experience

[@carholic-sz3qv]

@@DesignTechie nope, they need to collaborate with Apple so that they can use the iPad dock connectors to make faster and more responsive connections and also add storage car or usb port

[@Blaquegold]

Nice but what’s the price please?

[@AppleInsider]

$229

[@Blaquegold]

AppleInsider nice but yikes!!!

[@evindrews]

@@AppleInsider that is insanity

[@chidorirasenganz]

Evin Drews ehhh not really. The smart folio is like 160

[@nala8631]

11 inch one is $200. Worth it to me honestly since the smart folio is only about $60 less but you lose the good build quality of the Brydge.

[@mech3840]

Bridge Pro+ in the UK costs £234.98 shipped. £219.99 - product £14.99 - shipping That converts to $307.90 (at current conversion rate) So in the US, its $229.99. (Without shipping costs) That's £175.52. How does this work out? Can someone please help me understand why it's FAR more expensive to purchase in the UK, than the US?

[@mdoggie82]

229 dollars for one is insane

[@bySterling]

Very Cool! Curious where you we’re testing this? I’d def like to try our before purchasing.

[@edw24d]

its good, but i will ask why dont buy a macbook directly? 🤔

[@winanytime2474]

MacBook keyboard can stop working, this you can replace

[@goJesusandStarcraft]

WinAnyTime247 That’s frankly a pretty bad reason. Apple has the keyboard repair program that will repair any faulty butterfly keyboard for free, whereas this Brydge keyboard will cost $200 to replace. And personally, I haven’t had any issues with my butterfly keyboard (the 2019 revision)

[@nategerwitz7717]

Edward Chan Because u can detach the iPad and use it as a tablet without the keyboard if u want to sit at the couch or in bed and watch Netflix or surf the web.. and being able to use the Apple Pencil is a plus as well. You get more use cases with the iPad than the MacBook. Why drag around both a laptop and a tablet (double the weight and space and cords and money, etc) when you can get both in one device. That’s why ppl are migrating to the iPad and this new keyboard with trackpad gives another reason to so that

[@edw24d]

@@nategerwitz7717 thank you Nate Gerwitz, i m a iPad and MacBook Pro 13" user, and I hv Logitech key to go keyboard and mouse also Apple Pencil for my iPad, and I found that mouse is not that useful on my iPad, I just want portable and light weight when I travel with my iPad haha. thanks.

[@nategerwitz7717]

Edward Chan No problem! And I understand where your coming from and glad you have both to fit your needs. Sorry to hear about the mouse. Hopefully, they evolve the mouse cursor into something more “traditional” so even more can be done with the iPad. Just wanted to say why people like myself elected to go with the iPad Pro. I have completely replaced my laptop with it and will never go back myself. I can’t tell you how many road trips I’ve made where I was so glad I only had to bring 1 device instead of two. It can do almost everything a laptop can do, it just does it differently. If someone is willing to learn a new way of doing things they would be surprised how much they can do with it. Good luck to you!

[@MrFamousPolo]

Is there a version for a tab s6?

[@user-gb2ol2cp1n]

Marco no

[@iwonaweiss3658]

Does it work with iPad 6 th gen?im just really curious about that😭

[@yuremval162]

Iwona Weiss nope

[@JustinThornton247]

i would use it.

[@Cristina-hz9pc]

What about if apple came out with a laptop with a touchscreen *gasp* and it let people have the device they want instead of trying to get “as close to the real thing with a touchscreen” as possible

[@snowfox6080]

can it run XCODE ? No ..., your title is wrong .... or scam ? ...

Take light and thin iPad, with limited mobile OS, slap huge keyboard on it, make it heavier and thicker than MacBook, with limited OS. Win!

[@AppleInsider]

What a pessimistic attitude. You could say take a OS Designed for mobility and Apple’s custom silicone for amazing battery life and make it more powerful to support additional productivity features such as a mouse, Hot Corners, etc. then design optional accessories that enhance that functionality further for those that need it but can easily be removed when not necessary. Which lowers the overall cost and keeps it as portable as possible.

[@postnatalmotcoach1006]

Does this work with the 11” too?

[@jayp3286]

yes and it's around 100 $ cheaper

[@waynewalkerorg]

As someone with the version before this, just know these products are HEAVY and take a very long time to get.

[@Suave26]

Geo Tech News yeah heavy? The opposite of light?

[@one4allall4one91]

To me I like to use the pro as a drawing tool, surfing the internet, just play game. I rather use my MBP 15 for photo and video editing.

[@matt.noble05]

I wish I could afford one of them 🤣🤣

[@wolverine3344]

This is all well and good, and i definitely want one, but personally am waiting for new iPad Pro announcement late March. MacRumors predicts 11” in Spring and 12.9 in Fall.

[@KevinCalimachMorgan]

I have a 2020 Ipad Pro; are you saying another one is going to be announced or was it this one you were waiting for?

[@kingbank1]

i used a USB c dongle and hooked up a regular mouse to the ipad and its horrible. Infact its so bad i just rather use my finger. This ain't no trackpad support. Its just assistive touch for people who have disabilities. . it is slow as heck and lags bad. You can barely type a paper without lagging. i found this to slow down my work flow and not increase it.

[@jaredpi7702]

I will defined get one myself

[@hirdeshgoswami2161]

IPad is trying to become MacBook and MacBook trying to become IPad.

[@aayushvivekraj]

One can also buy the magic trackpad from apple

[@LiranPeleg]

its an awesome keyboard . Im currently using the pro keyboard on my 11" ipad pro.

[@thewholeninemedia]

The Magic Trackpad is not compatible with the iPad Pro yet

[@marke2401]

THE WHOLE NINE I saw a video the other day where someone did. I have not been able to my mine though.

[@barbarictearemedy]

But then you have to deal with a bunch of separate devices. That’s the point is that we’ve been waiting on a real singular keyboard with combined trackpad.

[@jcaiwa185]

I bought the Magic Trackpad for my iPad pro. Result: it's close to beeing useless, and it's veeeery limited.

[@ruetistic]

I feel like id just buy the normal one and get a bluetooth mouse

[@KevinCalimachMorgan]

I'm at a crossroads myself for the same; The touchpad does give you gesture support for tasks but honestly a magic trackpad would essentially provide the same - though carrying an external mouse around on top of this is a little less convenient so then I'm looking like a hipster with a messenger bag... for an iPad.

[@rubensirghie8266]

Hi, this keyboard works with iPad 6th generation ? Thanks !

[@chidorirasenganz]

Ruben Sîrghie nah you’d have to get the one for that ipad

[@HoofHearted2DAY]

That delay would piss the shit out of me

[@foxroarchillmusic5834]

Where do I buy this?? It’s awesome and great review 👍🏼

[@hby7768]

www.brydge.com/products/brydge-pro-plus-for-ipad-pro

[@zaryl2k]

ipad pro + brydge pro+ keyboard + unlimited 4G LTE sim card = ULTIMATE PORTABLE WORK MACHINE. Macbooks don't have LTE capability and need to use Wifi which is meh for me.

[@WhySoBroke]

Woooowww an 800 dollar iPad turned into a 200 dollar netbook!! Take my money!!

[@fsxspen]

It's not a cursor mouse.

[@kinocchio]

This is why Apple doesn’t make touchscreen Macs.

[@ChristineLund]

Which is the reason they're about to lose me as a customer after a decade... This not a computer replacement by any means for an actual professional. It's unacceptable to force customers to buy an entirely seperate (and ridiculously expensive) machine in order to incorporate inking into one's workflow. Lenovo will be getting my business with the Yoga C940.

[@Mark-xw5yt]

@@ChristineLund it is a computer alternative, big difference

[@goJesusandStarcraft]

Christine Lund You don’t have to buy the top-spec iPad Pro just for inking capabilities. If you already have a Mac, then you can get away with the budget or refurbished iPad that has Apple Pencil support. And in my humble opinion, I think that the touchscreen Windows laptops feel clunkier and less elegant than having a separate iPad and a Mac. But maybe I just haven’t tried the right devices

[@Mark-xw5yt]

@@goJesusandStarcraft true but even with the best deal possible it is still gonna run you around 300$ and be a separate device. Also alot windows drawing applications simply aren't as good cuz alot of them were made with the idea that you could have a mouse, and no ipad apps were.

[@jessea6707]

Have the Bridge for my 12.9 iPad Pro, works great, looking forward to trying this one

[@ViktorFury]

With the mouse implementation on iPadOS it really doesn't 😅.

[@barbarictearemedy]

YES FINALLY!

[@arie3983]

Bridge is really sleek but it’s way too heavy and removing the screen to rotate gets old, fast!

[@NiravJoshi]

It simply forces me to use my iPad as a laptop and I don’t like that. May be good for 12.9 inch iPad Pro but I wont recommend this for other models. For other models Apple Smart Keyboard is the best as it does not add much weight and the bulk.

[@IamMusicNerd]

I’m done with Bluetooth keyboards. If it doesn’t have a Smart Connector, I’m not interested.

[@latinlabel]

What's the advantage?

[@carholic-sz3qv]

If those companies actually worked with Apple they could have made better products, by using the iPad connectors it's very fast for connection and Input/output for data's

[@RickSanchez__642]

@@carholic-sz3qv haha as if this is the third party's fault...this is because apple uses a proprietary connector and won't open the APIs! It is Apple you should blame!

[@carholic-sz3qv]

@@RickSanchez__642 the problem is apple doesnt wants those third party companies to use the propirietary port and we all know that a direct connection is always better than bluetooth or wireless, so i blame apple for that

[@RickSanchez__642]

@@carholic-sz3qv well in your first comment you blamed it on the third party vendors..apple just wants to sell their overpriced keyboard!

[@bitgoblin7475]

why you go for ipad if u wanna macbook,.,. and vice versa...

[@Seyfettin.a]

You can’t turn iPad into a Mac, if you think it’s possible, Let jailbreak an iPhone on iPad .

[@wongwilson3559]

make ipad become Macbook Air

[@jojo944ful]

Good thing but i prefer macos

[@XChronicHash]

so it doesn’t include the back cover for $220? The fuck

[@TomTomdog]

feels like 10 years ago video

[@alaskanmaniac858]

I think they are way to expensive

[@Beartechnology]

I have to admit that I find the “Turns your iPad Pro into a MacBook Pro” a bit disingenuous (directed at Brydge, not AppleInsider). The two devices couldn’t be more different, despite the keyboard and mouse and inexperienced users might actually fall for the marketing.

[@KevinCalimachMorgan]

But the guy in the video, from AppleInsider, actually said that in the video. Why not direct it at them? In fact, on Brydge's website and videos I can only see this one time: "The Brydge wireless keyboards transform your tablet into a laptop-like experience" the rest of the time "Transform your tablet experience", etc. I couldn't find them claiming it turned your iPad Pro into a MacBook Pro. This claim sounds like it came from AppleInsider.

[@PaulJonesy]

Oh come on, it’s doesn’t turn your iPad into a MacBook Pro - it might give it a similar form factor but I still can’t run Xcode or Logic Pro or.... etc.

[@chidorirasenganz]

Paul Jones no one said it could lol though it could run alternatives

[@FrankSteegmans]

Read the title

[@lamandigital]

It should game right?? Haha

[@bokbokeh]

Price oof

[@YA-ZIP]

229

[@masterofzero7105]

crazy apple doesn't think smart they think different 🤪

[@whisperer1998]

very expensive

[@aceventure3135]

Apple releases their version this becomes obsolete. Lol

[@FluffyBunnyCat]

200 for the 11 inch. nah

[@whitneydesty6459]

I hope i win this love you

[@arshanmastan0768]

Hello 🙏🙏🙏

[@infamouse9149]

how does this exactly turn my ipad into a macbook pro?? slapping on a keyboard doesn’t change the operating system! sigh.

[@bilalyoutubber9480]

Just wait 2 to 3 years and there is going to be no difference between macbook and ipad

[@RickSanchez__642]

Sadly

[@goJesusandStarcraft]

For the average user, maybe. Checking emails, watching KZbin, and light web browsing, iPad already is a cheaper option that most people would prefer to the MacBook. But there’s so much legacy x86 and x86_64 professional programs that can run on MacBooks that the ARM-based iPads will not be able to run. It’s going to take way longer than 3 years for the software ecosystem to catch up. Just look at the Adobe suite - the most recent iPad Pro came out in 2018 and even after years, so many Adobe apps cannot run the full version on iPad.

[@sebastianschroter6394]

Just bluetooth again? Meh...

[@infamouse9149]

Are you guaranteeing me that adding a keyboard to my ipad pro will magically turn the ipad pro into a MacBook Pro? That would save a lot of money. Where do I submit my claim to if it doesn't magically transform into a MBP like your video suggests? .

[@jockneyranger]

No it doesn’t. Nor should it. An iPad is better as an iPad and a MacBook is better as a MacBook. It was never designed as a replacement ~ people really need to get past this and make an informed choice before they buy as to what they actually need. Otherwise you end up with something which is a compromise.

[@giolagala8118]

Why trying to make a macBook out of a device which is another thing. If you want a trackpad, get yourself a MacBook Pro... In addition , after using the iPad Pro for at least one year I have come to the conclusion that is is NOT a laptop replacement. It may be used to complement your workflow, help you with graphic and sketching because of the excellent apple pencil, but the trackpad use would be totally pointless. In addition , I have never used the iPad Pro for serious video editing or music production.... I have taken advantage of some features, some apps to complement my work , but, the most of my work relies on desktop apps. Said that, the iOS App Store offers very efficient apps for the iPad but the more I use them the more I realize that a limited trackpad is nothing compared to the ability to use the apple pencil or the touch screen, and that is what apple engineers had in mind

[@valentijnverheije7140]

Would have been perfect if apple had given iOS a normal f***ing cursor

[@zrogon]

This thing is not large it's MASSIVE... never ever would I buy this, completely defeats the purpose. 350 for the new magic keyboard sounds awful, but considering the footprint I can see myself getting that.

[@junzhengca]

Ok. So then why don’t I just buy a MacBook? Probably cheaper than this. And offers 100x better experience

[@jcaiwa185]

The choice is entirely yours! However , it is worth it to get out of your comfort zone, and try something new, and pretty exciting. Macbook devices are great, but they are soooo last decade.

[@goJesusandStarcraft]

Raph Ranon-Jones “MacBooks are so last decade” - you do realize that the iPad concept is also a decade old at this point, right? And I totally agree with you in terms of getting out of comfort zone and trying something new. That’s why I ended up getting an iPad Pro myself - to challenge myself to keep up with technology. However, after owning the iPad Pro for a while now, I have to say that I almost always turn to the MacBook Pro when I want to get work done.

[@kabayantayo-clips8619]

why not just buy a laptop? instead of buying expensive accessories like this.

[@Panda_Po7]

KabayanTayo because apple lack of touch screen laptop, and working with touch screen laptop is something for some people

[@touhidmashood4875]

Maybe because installing this keyboard, it transforms iPad os into full Mac and then u can use all the desktop Mac softwares. That's what he seems to be saying. It's like magic

[@bhoqeem1975]

Yeah, well, you know what? Thing is, it's still NOT a MacBook. Far from it. Especially in terms of mouse support and file management.