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Review on Detachable Bluetooth iPad Keyboard Case - Compatible with iPad 6th Gen 2018, iPad 5th Gen 2017, iPad Pro 9.7, iPad Air 2/1 - Smart and Stylish iPad Case with Keyboard by Paul Beach

Revainrating 3 out of 5

The interaction between the keyboard and the body makes it uncomfortable to work with.

TL;DR: This is a good product, it just tries to cross the fence between the built-in keyboard and the case with the keyboard detached, and fails. OTHER OBSERVATIONS: Build quality is good for both the case and the included keyboard. I like the color and texture. The pencil/pen holder is a little tight but does the job. The tablet cannot rotate in the case (landscape/portrait). There aren't many orientations for tilting the tablet. I didn't have time to use the keyboard. DESIGN PROBLEM: The main problem is that the keyboard floats in the case, is held in place with magnets, and can only be used in one direction: you store it with the keyboard facing the iPad, or stand it up to use a surface ready. If you want to use the tablet like a tablet, you can hold the keyboard (pointing outwards) magnetically at best on the lid's flexible flap, which doesn't lie flat on the back of the tablet. compounded by the fact that there are quite a few valves to contend with: body, rear valve, front valve (with magnets and keypad) and wraparound valve. If you turn it over it will be over 2 feet. It's just awkward. RECOMMENDATION: I'm not a big fan of keyboard cases myself, but I really appreciate a good keyboard when trying to work on an iPad. I would advise against this product and instead found either (1) a case with an integrated keyboard that the case doesn't interfere with, or (2) a case that does its job well and a separate bluetooth keyboard. for mobile devices that do their job well. The functionality balances the cost or hassle of two separate things.

Pros
  • Good stuff
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  • Angry