Can you use this case with the iPad in portrait mode?
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Sort of, yes. You will need to pull the iPad from the grippy hinge and place it back inside in a portrait arrangement. Because the edge grips the iPad tightly, pulling the iPad out to turn it is a bit inconvenient. Supposedly, this case was to have a 'reading mode' design which would have allowed the hinge to fold against the back of the keyboard so you could hold the unit vertically in your hand. Unfortunately, the hinge stops at a maximum angle of 135 degrees which prevents this fold-back arrangement. So pulling the iPad out, turning it and shoving it back into the hinge is the only way to manage portrait mode. So, MD's answer is correct if a bit less explanatory. After messing around with this case more, I now understand how the reading mode is supposed to work. But, it's not what you'd expect. You are expected to pull the iPad from the hinge, flip it around so that it faces upward. Magnets pop out of the hinge to hold the keyboard and the iPad together. Albeit, the magnets alone are not as grippy as the hinge, but at least both pieces are functionally together. Not the best design, but it works when you are simply wanting to keep both together.
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I think yes, you can, is a very practical iPad case, I love it.. I carry my iPad everywhere with this case. Everybody has something nice to say about my case.
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Sure you can . I bought 3 prop'n goes... I've given them as gifts.. Pictures on landscape do not fill the screen. I usually view pictures on portrait but I like to turn the iPad to landscape for email.
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The IPAD holding part doesn't rotate so this case wouldn't be good for portrait use.Larry Cruzen
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Yes it can. I mounted mine to the light weight Sunpak 8001 UT tripod and I use it right by my bed all the time. It has made using the IPod a dream. I constantly go between landscape mode and portrait. Most of the time I find myself using landscape because it's easy since the tripod is holding it up for me. With this tripod it is totally flexible as to the mode you use as well as the height and angle of view. I found me a THANG when I mated these two items and I really enjoy my Ipad in bed now. The Nootle is attached via a threaded bolt and you just turn it to get the Ipad in the mode you want. You can rotate it round and round until it is "tight" if you want to. It's just up to you.
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Yes, all different angles in either portrait or landscape. I bought this for my father in law and then got one myself and then my sister in law bought one, it's a really great accessory for comfortable use of an iPad or any tablet. I just saw your additional comments it won't prop your ipad diagonally - if I want to lie on my side in bed and read, I lock my ipad in portrait mode then prop the ipad on the stand on its long side - does that make sense?
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Nancy, I wouldn't trust it to handle an iPad in portrait position. It has a release system that allows the user to remove the iPad holding assembly from the arm and gravity holds it in place. It simply involves pegs sliding into slots and then pushing it down to the bottom of the slot. While it works perfectly for landscape positioning, it might be tempted to slip out of the slots as gravity might work against it at the wrong angle.In summary, no, I would not recommend holding a precious iPad in portrait mode with this unit.
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True, the container is fixed, but the iPad can be oriented in portrait. On the other hand, this won't give you any benefits. It only shows one line at a time and in portrait orientation that line will be more condensed, therefore letters will be smaller/less text in the line. You should be using it in landscape.
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Maria - Yes, you CAN use the camera with this case since the back cover has a camera hole. However, if you want to use the camera while the front cover is folded tight to the back cover, you cannot use the camera, since the FRONT cover will cover the camera lens. When taking a picture in Portrait mode, I keep the front cover at a 90 degree angle to help keep the iPad steady. When taking a picture in Landscape mode, I just let the cover hang to the bottom. P.S. I love this case because of the solid protection, the nice "grip" when holding the case, and the many standing positions provided. Good Luck! Christine Maria - Yes, you CAN use the camera with this case since the back cover has a camera hole. However, if you want to use the camera while the front cover is folded tight to the back cover, you cannot use the camera, since the FRONT cover will cover the camera lens. When taking a picture in Portrait mode, I keep the front cover at a 90 degree angle to help keep the iPad steady. When taking a picture in Landscape mode, I just let the cover hang to the bottom. P.S. I love this case because of the solid protection, the nice "grip" when holding the case, and the many standing positions... » Read More Maria - Yes, you CAN use the camera with this case since the back cover has a camera hole. However, if you want to use the camera while the front cover is folded tight to the back cover, you cannot use the camera, since the FRONT cover will cover the camera lens. When taking a picture in Portrait mode, I keep the front cover at a 90 degree angle to help keep the iPad steady. When taking a picture in Landscape mode, I just let the cover hang to the bottom. P.S. I love this case because of the solid protection, the nice "grip" when holding the case, and the many standing positions provided. Good Luck! Christine « Show Less
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The iPad, when snapped into the plastic backing case, rotates a full 360 degrees. It can be viewed at any angle. The only limiting feature is if you want to support the iPad with the other half of the Devicewear case. Then it must be either completely vertical or horizontal. Hope I understood your question correctly.
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Yes you can. The 'lid', which is the actual case for the iPad, has a rotate-able hinge, so you would be about to open the clamshell, flip the iPad 180 degrees, and close it again to just use the iPad as a tablet.
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The short answer is no. In fact you can, but it won't work well. In 'portrait', i.e. long side vertical, the device is rock solid. The device does swivel, so you can rotate the phone to 'landscape', but it uses a tightening screw on the back that becomes easily loose if you either swivel the phone back and forth or with prolonged 'landscape' usage. I tested it for about a week, and what happens is after a while the phone swivels on its own, counterclockwise (so the top of the phone points downwards). To fix, you have to reach behind and painstakingly tighten that screw. It's too fiddly for me.
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I have an ipad mini and it holds very well in portrait orientation. However, in landscape orientation, it falls right out as there's nothing to support it from beneath.
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Yes. I really like this case. The stand pops out easily or you can hold it with the stand flat against the back of the ipad.
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Yes. You'll need to mount the iPad naked or use a case that's extremely flat. Unfortunately textured cases don't work.
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I really don't know. I think you can but that feature was not important for me. The case is sturdy and quite well made. I have not had any trouble with it.
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The key pad is designed for landscape use, so using it in portrait mode makes no sense. This is not really a cover, it is a keyboard that snaps onto the ipad and is hinged to closed over the display. The back of the Ipad is not covered. It does work great.