Does the back cover detach from the portfolio to enable you to use the iPad standalone yet protected?
1266515
No. The unit must all stay together. If you want to take the iPad without the keyboard, perhaps you can find an inexpensive protective cast.
1266516
It is a stand alone and does not detach. You can pop the iPad in an out of the holder though. It sits up like a laptop. It is bluetooth also. I love the keyboard on it! Hope this helps.
75621
Yes it does. You will lose the ability to turn ur ipad on and off with a cover. In my opinion, a small price to pay and good trade off for the protection. Just replaced my, ipad after glass shattered in a fairly good case and a fall onto carpet...
2221136
In the top picture you can see the grooves where it holds the screen at various angles..no need for Velcro. If you are talking about holding the iPad in the case........after sliding in the iPad, there is a little tab that wraps around and tucks in and it holds everything in place very well. It opens like a book, and the iPad is displayed like a picture in a leather frame. All is very sturdy. I'm pleased with my case.
1459368
Yes, the case can be folded back to use the iPad as a tablet without removing it from the case. Overall, this is an excellent case and provides convenience as well as security and protection for your iPad. I highly recommend it.
293165
I bought a off brand cover, but seem similar to apple cover. It comes off without taking the ipad out of the case. Hope this helps.
1671007
It comes off, u just have to snap it back out of the case the same way u put it in. Its just a little more difficult than i would have liked. It does keep your iPad in there securely though if that's what u want.
480813
Doesn't the iPad min w/ retina require a separate hole in the case on the back for the retina lens?
453475
The cover hangs free; perhaps slightly awkward, however, I have no problem with that. My primary use of my iPad is not taking pictures; you can always remove the case in a heartbeat!
2082366
I don't have that problem, maybe because I carry it in my hands (which keeps both halves shut) or in a notebook type case that's about the size of the iPad, so there's no chance of both parts really separating. The magnet that keeps both halves together is pretty strong, I don't see it would be easy for the cover to slip by itself, now, opening (and draining the battery) is more likely, specially if you have a lot of room in your briefcase.
1090322
No case attached... I bought one (thinking it was a case) but was disappointed when it came. The magnet that holds it in place is strong, but the iPad has hit the floor at least once when someone held it by the cover because they didn't know. My advice is: Go ahead & pay the money for the full case.
2198341
1. No it cannot be removed from the case. 2. It's lightweight around 250 gms without the ipad. the earlier version was not a proper folio. just a back case cover with a magnet. just to add, its now nearly one month since am using it and i wonder why i did not get this earlier. its amazing, battery still working from the first charge..and sure looks good too. anyways its every worth the dollar spent..
1723383
No, it does not! It comes up around the edges of the Ipad and does protect it that way!!
1278865
No its all together in one piece. Set the ipad in the case & the folding cover goes over it & the band holds it close. The apple shows in the back as pictured. Its like a book almost then it opens & you turn to position it on the little ridges to stand it up, hopes this help Samantha
1091853
Yes, since the cover has two areas where it bends, but there really is no slot on the back of the case to stabilize it either in portrait or landscape positions. If you use your ipad in an angled position frequently, this is probably not the best case for you.
1497684
The standard ipad magnetic cover will come off easily without removing the back case. The magnetic on/off feature of the cover isn't quite as good with the case though, so you have to be certain it turns off when you shut the cover.
689293
no. Once the Ipdad is in, stays put. It's quilted on the inside, so that helps to hold the Ipad . I have no problems with mine, I do love it !
735888
Yes it does! Literally the best amazon purchase I've made. Also, I would suggest upgrading to the new one that is detachable. Makes it much easier if you eat to use your ipad to take pictures, etc.