It's almost tough to remember now, but the original iPad mini (launched in November 2012) was a solution to a recurring complaint with iPads: size and weight. Indeed, earlier that year, Apple released ...

Firstly, its membrane keys are quiet yet responsive, giving a tactile feel for fast, precise inputs. Meanwhile, with the six dedicated macro keys, you can assign frequently used commands, utilities, ...

This unique, piano-style keyboard feels like nothing else out there...but beyond that doesn't offer much distinction.