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Review on ZAGG Messenger Compatible Built Multiple Device by Philip Brianne

Revainrating 5 out of 5

This great accessory combines the durability of a case with a functional keyboard

This great accessory combines the durability of a full case with a great detachable back cover. [Back Protection] This back cover alone offers excellent protection not available in Apple's Smart Keyboard offerings. For a musician (like me) this is a great option as you have a convenient and detachable option from the main body that still offers protection but easily fits into any of today's music reading holsters. [Keyboard Stand] The main purpose is to preserve the functionality of a keyboard, which is pretty good at worst. I've used many keyboards over the years, starting with the early Apple II computers and Northern Telecom's Displayphone keyboards, which in some ways resembled the chicken-style keyboards we often see today. The one in this case has both a clean touch and feel, which makes typing fast and accurate for me. As a longtime Thinkpad fan, I can say that it doesn't disappoint and is a lot better than what I expected from this product. As for the keyboard color, you can easily toggle it to show seven different color options, each with three intensities. levels (or completely disabled). The only downside here might be that when you hold down a function key to modulate color or intensity, the keyboard sends the normal key function at the same time, leaving you unintentionally moving the cursor when you change those settings. [Viewing angles] I put this in a separate section as I haven't read any reviews where the owner describes the flexibility of the body to provide multiple viewing angles. Unlike Logitech's case, this case doesn't have a bezel that allows for smooth adjustment of the angle of the back. Instead it has a flap like many existing cases, but on this device the very edge of the lid magnetically snaps onto the case back and offers five discrete positions by sliding the flap up or down on the main body at the back. Screen, or if you fold it inwards, almost vertical. So the main consideration here is that you need a relatively flat body support to take advantage of the screen's magnetic position with good results, but I'd argue that using soft and comfortable materials is easily worth it here.

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