It is not a direct and mechanical connection as are the arms and legs to the body.

这不是直接机械的联系如同身体的手脚。

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In comparison, the iPad mating keyboard offered by Logitech is even smaller than the type cover, but it is more versatile because it is linked to the iPad by Bluetooth, rather than direct mechanical connection.

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