Why use an ortholinear mechanical keyboard with your iPad?
Sometimes a tiny Bluetooth keyboard case doesn't cut it when traveling with your iPad. In this case, bringing a mechanical keyboard might be your best option. However, most keyboards are bulky to travel with. In this case, a 40% ortholinear keyboard is your best option for a mechanical keyboard with customizability and portability in mind.
There are several reasons why you would want to use a mechanical keyboard over a regular option:
- Programmable keymaps
- Customizable Switches and Keycaps
- Better ergonomics, better for longer typing
- Desktop-like feel
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How the OLKB Planck and Preonic Mechanical Keyboard is Perfect For Your iPad Pro
The OLKB Planck and Preonic Mechanical Keyboard is the perfect companion for your iPad Pro. It is a small, portable 40% keyboard that is as wide as the 11-inch iPad Pro or the new iPad Air 5. Although the Magic Keyboard is a great option for most people, it just isn't the same typing experience as a mechanical keyboard. If you still want a portable option with the great feel of customizable mechanical keys and switches, then the Planck or Preonic is your best bet!
The biggest difference is that traditional keyboards are laid out in a staggered fashion, while an ortholinear keyboard has all the keys in a straight row. This means that the user’s hands never have to leave the home row in order to type. However, it only takes a bit of time to get used to an ortholinear keyboard and even faster if you're a proficient touch typist. The OLKB Planck and Preonic are very similar keyboards with small differences outlined below and comes down to your preferences. Both are wired keyboards but use USB-C to connect. All you need is a USB-C to USB-C cable to get your keyboard working with your iPad!
Planck
The latest version of the Planck keyboard supports hot swappable switches, LEDs, a small speaker and even rotary encoders. There are several offerings for baseplates: EOTW (easy on the wallet), hi-pro and low-pro. These keyboards usually come in as a kit with some light assembly required.
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Preonic
The Preonic keyboard is the Planck's big brother with an extra row of keys for those really missing the number row or want more keys to customize. The newest version of the Preonic is almost identical the Planck in terms of features.
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