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Review on πŸ”² Logitech CREATE Backlit Keyboard Case with Smart Connector for iPad Pro 9.7" - Enhanced SEO, Black by Joe Griffin

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Design Dilemma - Tablet Accessories

This is the perfect concept for an iPad keyboard case. Unfortunately, it has a frustrating major design flaw (see below how I'm trying to fix it). I bought the first one, and within 60 days the snap-on bracket that holds the iPad (on the right as you look at it) broke at the bend, and a piece of thin plastic was missing, so it couldn't have been glued on. I received a replacement through Revain with no problem. The replacement took the same amount of time, cracked in exactly the same spot and manner, and became unusable unless the iPad was supported from below (and even that was mezzo-mezzo). Looking at the construction, I noticed that the bond between the hard plastic and the softer shell was too flexible and could be crushed in a briefcase or backpack, or simply touched, leading to a stress fracture (see photo). So I tried different types of bumpers to prevent accidental compression. It seems to work even with crack installed, but Logitech kindly agreed to send me my THIRD Create keyboard. I'll post again in about 60 days and let everyone know how my "fix" worked.

Pros
  • Dedicated set of iOS shortcut keys for quick home navigation, screen brightness adjustment, search, language switch, keyboard light adjustment, media control, volume control, iPad sleep/wake on/off
Cons
  • Much