This video is brought to you by UGREEN! OK, so I am going to have to apologize to
some brands out there because in today’s video I created very homogeneous catalysis
between arguably competitive products to create the perfect melange.
For example, I’m using a magnetic iPad case that already has some attachment capabilities
on the back with a different brand magnetic sticker so that I can magnetically stick pretty
much anywhere. So, let me show you some of my favorite iPad accessories that I mix and
match all the time and find a use for pretty much all the time.
Warming up with the MOFT Carrying Sleeve. Initially promoted as a laptop sleeve I find
this case to be the perfect iPad sleeve for when I want to leave my full-size EDC behind
and travel light with just the iPad. Made from PU vegan-friendly material this
Wunderlust blue color sleeve is easy to live with since it matches pretty much any aesthetic
vibe. Since I use Magic Keyboard which is not drawing-friendly, this carrying sleeve
comes in very handy because as with everything MOFT it is a transformer. First of all, it
is great for when I want to protect the tablet when working from a coffee shop or a place
where the surface might be questionable. Second, this sleeve turns into the perfect drawing
stand being able to provide two angles - 15 and 25 degrees. If I want to, I can even use
it with the Magic Keyboard and elevate the setup, even more, no matter where I am. If
that’s not enough, MOFT provides convenient neoprene storage which is great for some slim
bits and pieces. I can stick a mouse inside So by this time, you’ve probably noticed
the Magic Keyboard, which might be something you’ve heard of a lot, but I want to point
out that this particular model IS the product that I think can be proclaimed the best iPad
keyboard. Let me explain! WHITE!!!. See, I’ve always been using the dark versions of apple
keyboards and on day one I notice the ugly fingerprints and oily residue. I’ve been
reluctant to buy the white version for the longest time because I was afraid it would
be a dirt magnet but I was SO wrong. And the reason I was convinced I was wrong was the
Apple Duo Charger. It is an item I’ve been carrying around and abusing for a long time
and it still retained its whiteness and good looks since the White Magic Keyboard is made
from the same material, it was no longer a dilemma for me. The white keyboard is the
way to go. I also find the Magic Keyboard the best lap keyboard out there. There are
no flappy kickstands and keyboards to make you assume weird leg positions. You can hold
it by the edge to see how sturdy the entire structure is. Another reason I pick the Magic
Keyboard over anything else is the angle adjustment. Although it might not be ideal for drawing,
there’s plenty of tilt adjustment even for my favorite laying on the couch position - again
something you can’t do with another keyboard. I do have 2 complaints about it, the first
being the lack of function row keys and the second is weight. It’s almost as heavy as
the tablet itself which on the 12.9-inch iPad is definitely noticeable. Don’t think good
alternatives or any lighter though. So the iPad is cradled inside a Pitaka MagEZ
case. Like most Pitaka products, the case is made from aramid fiber making it extremely
light adding a bit of protection on the exposed corners and retaining the ability to attach
and charge the Apple Pencil. Now, MOFT has a similar product, but it has a pocket for
the pencil, which is great if you don’t want to detach the pencil by accident when
placing it in backpacks for example. The reason I don’t use MOFT’s case is that sometimes
I leave the pencil behind, which makes the setup look weird. BUT, and here’s comes
the homogeneous catalysis I mentioned at the beginning, I do love MOFT’s Wall stand and
Snap Pad which allows me to attach the tablet to the inside wall of my top-down set. So,
in order to satisfy my high-maintenance needs, I’ve stuck a MOFT snap sticker to the back
of the Pitaka MagEZ case. In case you are wondering, this contraption works great when
placing it inside the Apple Magic Keyboard. BUT, WAIT THERE IS MORE!
The MOFT sticker works great with Pitaka’s MagEZ stand which is definitely one of my
favorite accessories to use on a desk. In a nutshell, it is a dedicated iPad stand that
elevates the tablet, making it the perfect standalone desk setup or the ideal Mac companion
sitting beside my monitor. It has plenty of adjustment capabilities like rotating the
iPad 360 degrees and tilting it plenty. The stand also has a built-in wireless charger
at the base which means I can toss in my AirPods or iPhone whenever I want to top them up.
When on the stand, I sometimes use the iPad more like a computer using an external keyboard
and mouse. My favorite iPad mouse and the mouse that I carry with me most of the time
is the latest generation Logitech MX Anywhere. Think of this mouse as the shrunken down version
of the MX Master where you have most of the coolest features like the 1,000 lines in a
second Scroll Wheel, the ability to track anywhere and connect to up to 3 devices via
Bluetooth, and the fact that it lasts 70 days on a single charge. The white version is beautiful
in person. The MX Keys mini for Mac is my daily office
keyboard which I use both with my Mac and the iPad. It’s minimal and compact like
the Apple Magic Keyboard but it has the awesome caved-in buttons and tactile feel making it
a joy to type on. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have a Touch ID like Apple’s keyboard which
by the way I talk more about in my recent Home Studio Desk Setup. I’ll link that video
at the end of this one. Anyway, the MX keys mini compensates with its backlit capabilities
which I never thought I would appreciate as much as I do. The MX keys also have the capability
to connect to up to 3 devices. BTW, it can last up to 5 months if the backlight is turned
off. Sometimes, if I get bitten by the minimal
vibe bug, I might ditch all the aforementioned accessories and go clean and classy using
Nomad’s Modern Leather Folio. Wrapped in premium leather that patinas and develops
character over time I feel like MR Bond carrying my iPad around. All jokes aside, this case
is a pleasure to interact with and it reminds me how cool it is to use the iPad, just as
a tablet. It is my drawing accessory of choice BTW, which I often prop at an angle and use
to draw and create my wallpapers. It provides awesome edge protection and perfect alignment
thanks to the 81 magnets placed inside, making it great for consuming content in kickstand
mode. Shrinking things down, a little iPad accessory
worth talking about is the Pitaka USB-C Power Dongle. I carry this dongle everywhere with
me. It’s translucent, magnetically enhanced and if you haven’t figured it out yet, it
is an Apple Watch charger. If I don’t carry my duo charger, this dongle saves the day
since all I have to do is connect it to the iPad to power up my Apple Watch, and the rest
of the time I can even toss it in my pocket and forget that it’s there. As you can expect,
you can use it to draw juice from any USB-C port and plug it directly into the wall which
brings me to the next item in my iPad favorites list:
The UGREEN Nexode 65W USB C Charger. With a similar footprint to the iPad’s OEM 20W
power brick, UGREEN manages to pack a punch providing not 20 but 65 Watts of Max power
while throwing in 2 additional ports - 2 USB-C and 1 USB-A total. Thanks to GaN technology,
UGREEN is able to shrink the size of its charging technologies significantly, providing compact
sizes while boasting intelligent power distribution. For example, I can have my iPad Pro connected
to one of the USB-C ports, while my other devices are topping up as well. In that case,
depending on the battery charge, the tablet will be peaking to about its potential of
close to 45 Watts leaving 20 Watts to spare for my iPhone, Apple Watch, or earbuds. This
65W charger can be used for both tablets and laptops as well as all other everyday carry
tech items without adding unnecessary bulk to your bag or backpack. Be sure to grab your
UGREEN 65W Charger by clicking on the first link in the description below.
Now, let me show you the cutest iPad controller that I use all the time. This is the 8BitDo.
Heavily inspired by retro vibes I adore it not so much for its looks but rather for its
compact design. I have other controllers at my disposal but I always come back to the
8bitdo because it is just gorgeous. The model number is SN30 Pro and 8bitdo calls it “The
one controller to rule them all” and they are correct since I also use it with my iPhone
and even the Nintendo Switch. It uses USB-C to juice up providing 18 hours of playtime.
The rumble vibration is awesome too and just look at it…what mode can you ask for?
Moving on to the Anker 341 USB-C Hub. I just got delivery of this 7-in-1 hub and let
me tell you this - this is the number one selling hub on Amazon with close to 17000
5-star reviews. One of the most important features of this hub is the fact that it has
Power Delivery or PD to the USB-C port providing up to 85W while transferring files or streaming
media. It’s lightweight and portable and it has pretty much all the ports you can require
- USB-A and C (input and output), SD and Miro SD Card, and HDMI. It even comes with a cute
carrying pouch making it ideal for your everyday carry. Talking about everyday carry, the next
video in my pipeline is my Summer EDC so if you are interested, subscribe if you haven’t
already. I’ve had a lot of questions about my iPad
home screen setup and the apps that I use so be sure to check out my ULTIMATE iPad Pro
home screen setup video here. Alternatively, my iPad playlist might be of great interest
to you as well. Like and subscribe and as always it’s been an absolute pleasure,
This is E Over and out