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★★★★★
Great accessory for the iPad 3rd generation
I had put a fair amount of thought into what kind of case to get for my iPad before it arrived, and finally decided to try this one based on comments I read about the iPad 2 version. I haven't had it very long but have formed a very favorable impression of it quickly. The basics: You slide your iPad into one section of the folio, which like many regular cases allows you to position the iPad at several angles by resting the bottom of the iPad section in grooves in another section of the folio. When the removable keyboard is not attached, this gives you a fair amount of flexibilty on viewing angle. When the keyboard is attached (by Velcro type fasteners), the bottom of the tablet section rests against the back of the keyboard in a typical notebook type setup. The keyboard itself is very usable; in fact I was surprised at just how easy it was to type on. In a sitting position with the case in my lap, keyboard attached, I approach something like my normal typing speed. I also like the feel / resistance of the keys quite a bit. Pairing the keyboard with the tablet was simple, and switching between physical / onscreen keyboard is as easy as moving the slider type button on the bottom edge of the keyboad. The case has a magnetic clasp which is adequate to hold the sections closed, though other cases I've examined have a bit more of a snug, secure feel, and to me this seems more pronounced when the keyboard is not in the case. This is something I expected and a tradeoff I am quite happy to live with - the case works just fine for me. When the case is closed with the keyboard attached, the keyboard folds on top of the tablet section but does not ever make contact with the screen as far as I can tell. Overall I'm very pleased and have that warm and fuzzy feeling you get when you feel that you made a good purchase. Edit 03/25/2012: I wanted to add for those who might not know that turning Bluetooth on (on your iPad), does have a significant impact on battery life. If I'm not going to be using the keyboard for a while I disable Bluetooth via the Settings panel. I find it convenient to keep the Settings app as one of the fixed icons at the bottom of the screen to make this easier. Also thought I'd mention that I've gotten quite a bit of positive feedback from friends and coworkers who looked at / played with this setup. At least two have said that they will be ordering one. Edit 03/31/2012: One last update due to a question I've been asked several times. I'm sure most already know, but the keyboard does not have to be attached to the case to be used. In fact, my currently preferred method of using this setup is to detach the keyboard, angle the case to my liking, and use the keyboard or tablet as needed. This works great when I'm at my desk or have the tablet on the nightstand (for instance) - if space isn't available for that then I just leave the keyboard attached to the case. I can't resist praising the keyboard one last time, simply because I'm amazed at just how well I can type on it. I actually prefer it to the keyboard on my laptop, which is considerably larger.
March 2012 · Electronics
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Belkin Keyboard Folio Case with Keyboard, Black
4.1★ · 424 ratings, as of 2023
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