ZAGGkeys - PROplus Bluetooth Keyboard for Select Apple® iPad® Models - Clear
Model: FOLPROBLKLIT101
SKU: 6740065
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Customers often highlight the keyboard quality, ease of use, and long battery life of the ProFolio Keyboard Case. Many appreciate its lightweight design and the protection it offers for their iPad. However, some find the price to be a bit high and express concerns about the case's size and color options. A few users also mention limitations in the case's design and foldability.
This keyboard has transformed my iPad into a laptop. I'm able to type faster when taking notes in class or just writing emails. The keys are comparable to a regular keyboard you would have on a laptop they are hard not rubbery so it makes it a lot easier to punch each key down. The lights in the background of the keyboard are a nice touch as well especially at night when I don't have too many lights on and its a little dim in the room. It is very light weight, it doesn't make the iPad look bulky at all in fact it looks sleek. The battery life on the keyboard is great I have had it for about 2 months so far and the indicator for battery life is still green. I have researched SO many keyboards to meet my criteria for my iPad and this has met everything I needed and wanted. Although this keyboard I would say is overpriced when for regular price, but it was on sale when I purchased it AND take advantage of Best Buys price match! Just look up this product and show them a lower price from somewhere else and they will honor it even online places such as Amazon! I got the black case which still looks clean and hasn't faded in the past 2 months but I have seen the white case and although at first the white case looks nice when you first buy it I have to say it looks beat after a few months of use. The white case shows wear and tear a lot more.
Posted by UCFnurse
I shopped around on Amazon and Best Buy, read all the reviews and finally settled on this one. I have not regretted it since. The keyboard and case are just as thin as what I had with just my Belkin leather case. I know other people with Ipat 2's and looked at their cases and did not like what they had. They were usually bulkier, heavier or just not what I liked. I am typing this review with my Ipad cas right now. The light built into the pro keyboards are great. They have many colors you can select and you have different brightnesses you can select. Some guy wrote in and said he could not see the lighted keys in a dark room with the lights turned off. I think that guy was blind. There are three brightness levels and it lightss up the letter itself and gives a little background light. The caps key lights up anytime you use it. Everything on the keyboard is right where you want it. I does have onnly one tilt angle but I have found that it is the most useful and funtional angle you can get witth this type of case. The keyboard has an unbelievable battary life, 2 to 4 months and turns on automatically when you open up the case. You can turn it off if you don't want the keys to function. When I read a night I will turn off the keyboard and flip the case backwards and I have found just the perfect way to hold it to read. The Ipad also slips out very easily if you want to reduce the weight for whatever use you may have in mind. I have shown this case to many people and gave it my highest recommendation. If you are looking for an Ipad 2 or 3 keyboard, I highly recommend this one. One last note, it does not have a very strong magnet for locking it closed but it does not really need it, so don't frett if you think it is defective. I looked at two in the store and they were both pretty much the same. It holds together just fine, I haven't dropped it but I think it would hold together and not be damaged. Also their are no speaker holes. It has a built in vent that funnels tthe sound to the front. It sounds fine but I usuallly use bluetooth devices to listen anyway.
Posted by ken63
I did a lot of researching to find what would fit my needs and ultimately went with the Zaggkey Pro Plus and I am glad I did. Other products out there offer some of the same features of this one but very few offer all of what it does and Zagg once again brings a lot to the table and in a high quality manner. If you are considering keyboards in the $100 and over range I would definately start here first. If you want that MacBook Air look, you might want to check out The Brydge ($170 or $210). I did not want that look or that expense and we all know how quickly/easily those pretty aluminum surfaces can scratch. You will know very quickly if it the Zaggkey Pro Plus is for you or not. Just be aware of the return policy wherever you decide to buy. I am a Best Buy Premier Silver Reward Zone member which gives me a generous 60-day period to make up my mind. I am still using an iPad 2. I plan on upgrading in the fall of 2013 when the rumored next gen comes out. Hopefully this will be compatible. Pro's (for me): All to you have to do is pair the device (seconds) and you are ready to go, backlit keyboard (7 colors), easy to type with responsive and well spaced keys, short cut keys (lock,search,home screen,volume,etc), sturdy case with ample device protection, slim design, texture helps for griping while carrying, strong magnets ensure proper closure, iPad goes to sleep when you close the case and comes back instantly when opened, integrated slot to position the iPad for viewing (landscape only) which holds it in place nicely, on/off switch for keyboard, bluetooth pairing button, cut-outs for easy access to all ports including rear facing camera, easy to put iPad in the case and get it out, long battery life (I am still on initial charge after aound 2 months with moderate daily use), great design and feel overall. Check out Zagg's website for more details and video review. Also try YouTube. Con's: Only one viewing angle which is perfect on a desk or table but when sitting it on my lap it takes a little positioning to get comfortable for typing/viewing. You can however lay the keyboard completely flat while the iPad is still attached should you wish to do so and the iPad is easly removed as well. This case only provides for landscape viewing which does not bother me but it is worth pointing out. The added weight and thickness of the case may be an issue for some but all the clamshell type keyboard cases will add to both of those factors that draw many to tablet design. If that is a deterent to you than look at options other than clamshell. That being said it is by no means too heavy or clunky. Nor does it do anything to compromise portability. Again, you are getting added protection (front/back) and a connected keyboard. You can always slip out the iPad for those times when you don't want to carry the keyboard (easy and no fumbling or worrying about breaking any tabs that hold it in place,...slide design). Lastly would be the cost. A keyboard of around $130 will turn a lot of people off especially when you have added the cost of what you have already spent on the iPad. However, the same point can be raised that you as a consumer made a decision to buy a high end tablet when there are plenlty of cheaper ones available. You are getting a great product for your money in both.
Posted by HilltopPark1903