Skip Apple’s pricey keyboard — this iPad upgrade is $110 instead

Macworld TL;DR: The SpacePad iPad Keyboard is $109.99 (MSRP $139.99) and adds a trackpad, backlit keys, and laptop-style functionality to your iPad for far less than Apple’s alternatives. Official Apple iPad keyboards can get expensive fast. The SpacePad iPad Keyboard is available for a much more reasonable price at $109.99, while still delivering the features most people actually want from a laptop-style setup. It turns your iPad into something you can comfortably work on for longer stretches. The detachable keyboard and built-in trackpad cut down on constant screen tapping, making everything feel more fluid and closer to a traditional laptop workflow. What you’re getting from this Apple-alternative iPad keyboard: Multi-touch trackpad: Navigate, scroll, and use gestures without touching the screen Detachable keyboard: Switch between typing mode and tablet mode anytime RGB backlit keys: Comfortable typing in low light Scissor-switch keys: Quiet