Razer creates a mechanical keyboard case for the 12.9″ iPad Pro

Razer has been working hard on creating the world’s first ultra-low-profile mechanical keyboard switch, and the first product that benefits from its existence is, of all things, a keyboard case for the 12.9″ iPad Pro. Razer’s Mechanical Keyboard Case for the iPad Pro launches today and is available right now for $169.99.

You’re probably thinking what most people are thinking: How in the world do you include a mechanical keyboard in an iPad Pro keyboard case with chiclet-styled keys? Mechanical keyboards, by nature, have much longer key travel distances, and as such, require a thickness level that seems to go against the very premise of a thin and light keyboard cover.

The answer, of course, rests with the R&D that led to the creation of a new ultra-low-profile mechanical keyboard switch. The switch, which will adorn other Razer-branded products in the future, features true actuation and reset points, characteristics that make a mechanical keyboard so pleasing to type on. Each key press requires 70 grams of force, which helps mimic the feel of full-sized mechanical offerings.

Razer’s Mechanical Keyboard Case for the iPad Pro is a full on case, so it’s detachable polycarbonate protective shell will protect the rear of the iPad Pro as well. It also features backlit keys with a whopping 20 brightness levels for typing in dark environments.

Specs

• Low-Profile Mechanical Switches with a 70 g actuation force
• Optimized actuation and reset points
• Slim chiclet keycaps
• Designed for Apple iPad Pro
• Metal kickstand
• Detachable polycarbonate protective case
• Connectivity: Bluetooth
• Battery life: – Approx. 10 hours on a single charge at maximum brightness – Approx. 600 hours on a single charge with backlighting turned off

Instead of opting to piggyback on Apple’s Smart Connector, Razer’s Keyboard Case uses Bluetooth connectivity. Users can expect up to 600 hours via a single charge without using the backlit keys, and up to 10 hours when using the keyboard with the backlight illuminated at maximum brightness.

Resource From: http://9to5mac.com/