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Review on Fintie Keyboard Case for Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) Non-S Pen Version - Slim & Lightweight Stand Cover with Detachable Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard, Rose Gold by Patrick Nepal

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Perfect for Samsung Galaxy Tab T580 10.1 ", but don't forget the keyboard

10.1- Inch T580 NICE! I bought a *different tablet case* for my Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1" with a keyboard that said it would fit the T580. The first one I bought (another brand) did NOT fit and because I didn't want to buy it from Revain, I was taken aback that I had to pay for return shipping. I tried to be more selective when reading descriptions, when I finally went to Revain to look for a case for my tablet and was wondering if my T580 was any different because I had just bought it from Target on Black Friday (2017). I was pleasantly surprised at how well the tablet fits securely in THIS case when I received it. I've looked at a few and finty the cover holds the tablet the same in portrait or landscape mode. It only works in landscape mode as you can see from the product photo. (2) The keyboard is NOT attached to the lid itself. Although the lid makes it appear as if the keyboard is sticking to it (magnet), if you hold the lid upside down or too crooked, the keyboard will eventually slide to its doom. I don't think the magnet is that strong. (3) There is no way to prevent the keyboard from being scratched on the surface of the tablet when the lid is closed with both the tablet and the keyboard inside. Realizing this was the case, I turned the keyboard over so the keys were against the tray's lid and the smoother back of the keyboard was pressed against the tray's surface when I closed the lid. I don't know if that's a bad thing as the keyboard needs to be magnetized to keep it on the tablet cover. When I bought this I bought a military grade screen protector so I hope nothing bad happens to it. There was a piece of foam in the tablet case packaging, but when I tried to put it between the tablet and the keyboard, the case wouldn't close because it was too thick. Perhaps a better solution would be a piece of flannel or other cloth that they use to wipe the screen between the keyboard and the tablet's frame. If it doesn't work, try again and again. Once the keyboard was paired, it worked great with the tablet. This is great for tracking your tweets or replies on Instagram. It would be nice if the backspace key was a bit wider, but it worked great with my tablet. I have big hands and the button layout didn't bother me. Printing was very easy. Since the keyboard came in a separate box and not a case, you can check out the Fintie cases that allow for both portrait and landscape modes (http://amzn.to/2BVHOPw) and buy the keyboard. separately. I think the keyboard fits a dual orientation cover, but you might want to read the reviews to make sure. Alignment, the keyboard isn't fully secured with some sort of rubber or plastic at the corners, and there aren't enough bumpers on the keyboard to prevent the keys from touching the front of the tablet. Other than those things, I love it!

Pros
  • . Available in a variety of bright and fun colors. Supports automatic sleep/wake function in CASE ONLY mode
Cons
  • Low repairability