Does the keyboard hold the ipad open firmly? My current keyboard does not stay open well in my car, it bounces out of the slot that the ipad sits in.
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Yes, it does. It is attached and it swivels from vertical to horizontal while firmly attached to the back of the pad. I had the same issues with the one I had ordered previously. I am very happy with the stability of this unit.
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I make sure the back piece that swivels is pulled all the way out. However I am not using it in a car. Hope this is helpful.
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Very firmly. I use it in my lap frequently and that was impossible with my old keyboard too. I've had mine for 3 months so far and couldn't be happier!
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Yes, it does. It also stays in the keyboard perfectly and it doesn't fall out easily.
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I love it.......If you just bump the iPad it is OK, if you really hit it, it will come apart. I have had no problem with mine.
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Be careful removing the ipad from the case. You need to slide it toward the keyboard to remove safely. I pulled upward once when in a hurry and cracked the corner where the plastic tab for turning the pad on and off is located. even with that crack, though, the pad still fits securely in the case.
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Dear Tigerman82, Overall I love this keyboard and have only 2 minor issues to report. The screen lock key is directly above the delete key and I occasionally hit it by accident. I don't think any key should be on the top right except delete... Also, the space key occasionally sticks in the depressed position. It still functions properly when touched, but it doesn't make the reassuring little click that tells my brain it is going to work. I do not know if this is a defect in just my model or in others too. It is rare anyway, and always pops back up eventually. There are so many wonderful aspects of this product that I don't worry too much about those issues. Number one on that list is how securely the keyboard attaches to the iPad in the closed position. I have never had it slip open or off by accident like similar products by Logitech and others I have used. The backlighting is extremely nice, and the battery lasts seemingly forever. As to your specific question about your screen protector and backing, I am unfamiliar with either product and therefore unable to answer without knowing the total added width they bring to your device. I can tell you that the slot on the top of the keyboard used to stand the device in while typing has some extra room... and I believe if your screen protector doesn't add more that a millimeter of width, it would still work. If it adds a little more than that, I believe it might work, but would stand in a more upright position (rather than the slightly tilted position it is designed to be in). Wider than that and you would have to prop up the device some other way, as it definitely would not fit, though the keyboard would of course still work. I do believe that you would still be able to use the device in its closed position, but can't say for sure. Hope that helps
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Hi Matt the iPad will not slip out as there is a small Velcro tab which holds the iPad securely within the case. The very first model did not have this tab but we realized that people would like to use this elsewhere other than the car so the tab was added. The third picture shows the placement of the tab. We listen to our customers as we are always striving to ensure that they are getting a great product. Thanks for your question.
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I have my iPad in a New Trent Airbender case with keyboard. And it fits perfectly in the pocket. I also have an the Logitech keyboard for the iPad and the iPad and keyboard fit just fine.
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The iPad is held quite securely by the Rocketfish case with a springloaded clamp at the top of the case. The only complaint I have is that my iPad frequently drops the Bluetooth pairing with the keyboard and it takes about a minute to go through the pairing routine. I would purchase another one if the one I have stopped working.
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The iPad shifts back when you close it, so nothing sticks out. It makes the iPad a lille thicker, but it is the same length and width as the iPad without the keyboard. It should fit just fine in 99% of cases.
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The keys are hard. The placing of keys are exactly the same as the standard keyboard. It protrudes out slightly, has a good spring back/feel. But i wont say its better than a normal keyboard or a keyboard from apple macbook air or pro laptop. Good build quality, definitely a good keyboard if you consider using with the ipad.
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No. You use the keyboard as a screen protector *instead* of using a case. The iPad fits into a hinged clip on one side of the keyboard, such that you can flip up the iPad into a near-vertical position, as though it were the screen of a laptop.
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I find that I have to move the keyboard for a good viewing angle. I frequently move the keyboard beyond the case.....Actually I stopped using it because it scratched my ipad but when I did use it I had to move the keyboard every time.
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You might have to remove your Ipad from your skin (cover) because the Ipad fits in a slot on the key pad and it's a snug fit. I have to remove my Ipad from the skin cover but the keyboard is great, good luck
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The keyboard is very secure when it is on and it can be taken off without taking the case off. It is held in place with very strong magnets. I always have the keyboard with me and it has never "accidentally" moved. I do love this case and the only problem I have had is that I do not apply enough pressure onto the space bar sometimes and then I have the words run together into one long word. Hope this helps to answer your questions.
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Not if you want the iPad to fit in the slot on the keyboard. For my set up I have a simple clear Rocketfish cover that I have on the back of my iPad with a smart cover on front. Then when I want to use the keyboard I just pop that off and slide it into the keyboard slot. Then when I'm not using the keyboard I put my clear cover back on. It works pretty nice for me, and for <$30 the keyboard is great!
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Matt, The unit itself is very stable. The keyboard doesn't shift in relation to the iPad and the iPad maintains the angle you choose. But I hate typing on my lap, because the iPad & keyboard is much smaller than a laptop. I had the exact situation Saturday and the unit moved because my legs don't lend themselves to stability. I can't keep my thighs together (good thing I'm not a woman!). My solution is to put my briefcase or a large folder/tablet on my lap to provide a more stable surface. But the shifting is not the fault of the Airbender. In fact, I'm finding is very stable in almost every configuration. Matt, The unit itself is very stable. The keyboard doesn't shift in relation to the iPad and the iPad maintains the angle you choose. But I hate typing on my lap, because the iPad & keyboard is much smaller than a laptop. I had the exact situation Saturday and the unit moved because my legs don't lend themselves to stability. I can't keep my thighs together (good thing I'm not a woman!). My solution is to put my briefcase or a large folder/tablet on my lap to provide a more stable surface. But the shifting is not the fault of the Airbender. In fact, I'm... » Read More Matt, The unit itself is very stable. The keyboard doesn't shift in relation to the iPad and the iPad maintains the angle you choose. But I hate typing on my lap, because the iPad & keyboard is much smaller than a laptop. I had the exact situation Saturday and the unit moved because my legs don't lend themselves to stability. I can't keep my thighs together (good thing I'm not a woman!). My solution is to put my briefcase or a large folder/tablet on my lap to provide a more stable surface. But the shifting is not the fault of the Airbender. In fact, I'm finding is very stable in almost every configuration. « Show Less
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I had a similar experience where the keys would stick and sometimes start stringing letters on its own. I returned the keyboard to Amazon for a refund. I bought another ZAGG keyboard that has a cover for the iPad included from Best Buy and it works great.