I love writing on my iPad (I’m doing it right now), but anything longer than a two-sentence email reply takes too long to tap out on the software keyboard. I’ve been a slave to my Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Case, but the Brydge aims to be more Apple-like. It’s made of aluminum to match the iPad’s construction, and the strong, sturdy hinge can hold the iPad at nearly any viewing angle â€" it opens to almost 180 degrees. So if you’re tall, for example, and the limited angles of most iPad keyboard cases don’t work for you, the Brydge is a great alternative. The keys have more space between them than the Logitech Ultrathin's, so they’re smaller overall. My fingers felt a little cramped at first, leading to more typing errors until I got used to the tighter spacing. I tested the Brydge+, an aluminum version with stereo Bluetooth speakers, which retails for $210. You can get it in plastic instead for $130, or in aluminum with no speakers for $170. The speakers add extra oomph when watching videos and podcasts, but I didn’t enjoy their tinny sound as much when listening to music. The Brydge+ is the heaviest keyboard case I’ve tested for the iPad, too, at 1.2 pounds (50 percent heavier than the 0.8-pound Logitech Ultrathin), boosting my fourth-gen iPad’s weight to 2.6 pounds, slightly heavier than my 11-inch 2.38-pound MacBook Air. It feels high-quality and substantial, but keep in mind it’s also meant to be lugged around.The bottom line. The hinge is grea
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