I originally had my mind set on a Logitech Keyboard case for my iPad Air because of my familiarity with their products. However, after looking up some review websites, consumers constantly praised this Zagg keyboard above Logitech. Although it is definitely more expensive, the backlit keyboard swayed my decision and I decided to give it a try. I have been impressed!
As a graphic designer and web developer, I am keen on things looking good. This case is sleek and looks great. When you snap the iPad into the case, it literally looks like it was built as a small laptop. People have to do a double-take to realize that it's an iPad. I took this with me on a business trip with the President and Vice President of my company, and they both commented on how awesome and professional it looks.
It works well and paired up quickly. I have used it every day since I bought it, and still have not had to recharge the keyboard even once yet. I love that some of the keys are dedicated to iPad functionality, such as a Siri button, home button, on-screen keyboard button, etc.
Great keyboard case! If I wear this one out, I'll definitely get another one.
***UPDATED REVIEW***
So after what just happened, I felt compelled to update my review.
I was recently on a business trip, and everything was going wrong. I walked out of a meeting with my iPad under my arm (in this Zagg case), and began to pat my pocket to find my car keys. Ugh. I had locked them in my car. So I set my iPad on top of my car so I could retrieve my hidden key from its spot. While retrieving the key, another client called me. I answer the phone, cradle it between my head and shoulder, and lay hands on my key. While talking to the client, I unlock my door, get in, and crank up.
I pulled out of the parking lot (still on the phone) and pulled up to the intersection. As I firmly applied my brakes, I watched my iPad fly off the top of my car and slide less-than-gracefully into the road ahead of my car. I screamed like a girl right into my client's ear, and threw my iPhone into the passenger seat as I put the car in park. I jumped out, did a Chinese Fire Drill, retrieved my blessed iPad from the intersection, and jumped back into the car before the light changed. Contrary to it's highly misleading name, the iPad Air does NOT actually fly gracefully through the air at all. Do not be fooled!
However, my iPad had not one scratch on it at all, and it still works beautifully. The Zagg case took a beating like a champ, and the casing slightly cracked at the point of impact, but it protected my iPad well. Still to this day (months after buying it), I have rarely had to charge the case (the battery is outstanding), and I still have had no issues. I love this thing.
| Standing screen display size | 9.7 Inches |
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