How heavy is it? Will it make my ipad heavy after attaching this keyboard? Also how long is the battery life? Is it rechargeable?
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Hi, the keyboard is feather light. No it will not make your iPad heavier. The battery life is amazing. Holds a charge for months. Yes it is rechargarble with the included charger. Enjoy. You won' be disappointed.
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It is not too heavy at all. I am 71 and use technologhy al the time. IMy iPad is with me all the time and I love the keyboard. Sandra
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I had a very similar keyboard for my iPad that really added a lot of weight - comparatively, this is light as a feather. Attachment and release is very easy, too. I've owned my keyboard for almost 3 months and have only had to recharge it once after the first "top off" and I use it A LOT. It is rechargeable, and so far, holds a charge forever! Much better than the previous keyboard.
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It is .78lbs. I don't think it makes the ipad heavy at all after attaching the keyboard. Yes, it is rechargeable. Depending on how much you use it, it will last a long time. I tend to leave it on all the time so I had to recharge mine after two months of use. Hope that helps. I love mine! It is really well made and the ipad sits in the keyboard very securely.
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This keyboard is wireless but that means only that instead of connecting to the computer with wires, you plug it in to the computer via USB connection. Since iPads don't have USB ports it can't be connected to the keyboard. Or else it can and I'm just too technology challenged to know how to do that.
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iPads seem to have a life of their own. I have had that happen to me also. My advice is to check your Wi-Fi. When mine has locked up, just bringing it nearer the computer unlocked the iPad and keyboard. Another thing to know is that the keyboard is blue toothed to the iPad and both need to be charged. When the iPad gets low on charge, the keyboard locks up or does not turn on. If neither of these help, call Apple. They are wonderful at Technical Support and have always solved my problems/issues.
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The keyboard works really well. I also have one for my Ipad air and it works great also. I have had no troubble with either of them. Happy Holidays!!
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The only time you need to plug it in is when it's charging. Other than that you should be good to go. I don't really know how long the keyboard lasts without a charge because I rarely use my tablet or the keyboard. Sorry.
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Well, the iPad comes off, but that brace stays in the keyboard half, and doesn't really tuck away. If you just want to be able to take the iPad out, there is an easy mechanism for that, and the cover that stays on the iPad is very unobtrusive.Battery life has never been an issue for me, as long as I just charge them together.
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It comes with its own keyboard which is Bluetooth as well and lifts out of the case. It connected to my Ipad easily. The entire case closes easily and can be made thinner by lifting our the keyboard. My only complaint is that there is no closure on the case but it still seems to stay closed well. The Ipad comes to life whenever one opens the case! I love it and it is a real bargain for the money. I take it to work with me to have a second computer. Oh yes, the case has its own rechargeable battery. A power cord is supplied.
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I would dare say the life of the battery is better than that of the keyboard. I would go 2-3 months before charging, but the keyboards they put in them are just terrible. I have had the keyboard die before the battery needs to be recharged
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I just put the this keyboard WITH the iPad Air in it on my postal scale and it weights 2 lbs and .2 oz. So just a smidge over 2 pounds TOTAL WEIGHT for both items. Not much at all. Hope this helps!
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Have you charged it? The keyboard has to be charged first. Then once it's charged, on the side there is a small (you can barely feel it) switch. Make sure your ipad is set to bluetooth.
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Sorry Jennie I don't know. I use only with ipad and still love my keyboard. BTW I use everyday since last Dec, don't shut off keyboard and haven't had to change the batteries.
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I have the logitech keyboard folio for my ipad 3. It weighs 1lb 6.4 oz without the ipad in it. With the ipad, it weighs 2lb 13.8 oz. That's a little heavy but I like the stability and feel of a secure case. I've never dropped it, but I do believe this would definitely protect your device if dropped. I also have one for my iPad mini.
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There is a hard fitted ipad cover that detaches from the keyboard, but the arm that holds the ipad up is still attached to the keyboard. but yes, you can easily detached the ipad from the keyboard and use it as a reader or games etc. the entire case also allows you to fold it down so you can hold it while the keyboard is under the ipad. The battery last for a long time. Weeks if you turn it off. The only time I actually had to charge it was because I accidentally left it on for like 10 days straight.
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I don't weigh things that are so light they are in oz and irrelevant. It adds so little weight it makes no difference. I am a big fan of logitech and no other keyboard I have tried with the ipad both mini and regular compares
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It is powered by the external device. I don't notice much power drain though when I use it with an iPad. If you are accustomed to weighted keys on keyboards or pianos, this keyboard may take some time to get used to.
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I have not run the battery down before recharging. I will plug it in about every 2 weeks just to keep it charged and I use the keyboard often. I have been impressed with how long the battery does last and have never had a problem with this device.
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I have an Ipad 4 & I don't think it's heavy. The battery really last a long time and no issues on using the keyboard only thing is it gets dirty really easy.