Everyone should follow Logitech and put extra USB ports on iPad keyboard cases

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FollowSee All NewsEveryone should follow Logitech and put extra USB ports on iPad keyboard casesLogitech’s new Rugged Combo 4C Keyboard has some useful upgrades that will benefit more than just students. Logitech’s new Rugged Combo 4C Keyboard has some useful upgrades that will benefit more than just students. by Andrew Liszewski Andrew LiszewskiSenior Reporter, NewsPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.

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FollowSee All by Andrew Liszewski is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Logitech is introducing a new feature to its rugged iPad Combo 4 keyboard case that addresses an ongoing issue with the tablet as Apple continues to push it towards being a laptop alternative. The new Rugged Combo 4c and 4c Touch cases, compatible with the 10th and 11th-gen iPads, add a second USB-C port to accommodate accessories like wired mice, headphones, and external drives while the tablet is still plugged into power.

Let’s hope every iPad keyboard case maker copies Logitech. As with the original Combo 4 that debuted a couple of years ago, the new 4c versions are specifically designed for use by schools and are generally only sold to educational institutions through authorized Logitech distributors. However, the older versions have found their way onto Amazon through some resellers, and are priced at around $140 to $150.

Industry Implications

The Combo 4c’s updated design includes a spot to magnetically dock the Apple Pencil which will be held securely when the case’s latch is in use. Image: LogitechFeatures and functionality being carried forward include a spill-resistant fully sealed keyboard that’s easy to clean, drop protection up to heights of 6. 6 feet, and the use of the iPad’s Smart Connector so the keyboard doesn’t need a battery or charging.

The 4c Touch adds a multitouch trackpad for scrolling and zooming, or using the iPad’s multitasking features. In addition to the extra USB-C port the case also features an updated design allowing the Apple Pencil to magnetically attach while the case’s latch keeps the stylus securely locked down during transport. Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.

This advance offers important signals about the future of the sector, and the tech world is watching closely.