Is the keyboard durable? How is the nexus tablet held in place while the case is both open and closed. Could it be carried in a backpack?
1636298
The Sharkk keyboard for the Nexus 7 seems very durable & just snaps onto the tablet, acting as a cover. Because of the way the keyboard snaps on & protects the Nexus, it could travel miles in a backpack. When the keyboard is ready to use, the Nexus just sits in a little slot. It can sit landscape or portrait. The small keyboard takes getting used to, but I like it.
1636299
The keyboard is durable, one of the first things I did is accidentally drop it off my desk. When it's open it's held in place by a little slot, there are no magnets or anything, but its not really a problem I hold it on my lap and on a desk. When it's closed it just clicks together, it can't be closed screen up. Yes it's easily carries in a backpack.
1636300
Yes it is durable. There is a slot for the nexus to sit in. But you can't have a case on the Nexus. The keyboard and Nexus clamp together. The Nexus screen is down so you don't have to worry about it breaking. When they are clamped together it wil be fine in a backpack
1488974
The keyboard attaches magnetically and comes off as a unit, leaving the tablet in the case. It reattaches just as easily. Removing the keyboard also lightens the load for traveling and there's one less thing to charge. I've done that when I don't anticipate a lot of typing.
877808
Yes, the case closes with the keyboard attached. I hasn't scratched the Surface and I don't believe it will. I love the soft leather and the portability of it. I have had the case two months and have only had to charge the keyboard once. I'm very happy with it.
606258
A magnet is used to secure the case, there are 2 small magnets (about the diameter of a pencil) in a flap on the outside of the case The case folds over and the flap folds over the outside of the case. The flap makes contact with the keyboard portion of the case ( which ust have a metal plate inside) so it is not in direct contact with the keyboard or the tablet. The keyboard portion of the case is about 1/2 inch thick and is padded so the magnet flap does not make cntact with the tablet. The case does fold over completely in half so the keyboard would be on the table surface side and the tablet would be on top. A magnet is used to secure the case, there are 2 small magnets (about the diameter of a pencil) in a flap on the outside of the case The case folds over and the flap folds over the outside of the case. The flap makes contact with the keyboard portion of the case ( which ust have a metal plate inside) so it is not in direct contact with the keyboard or the tablet. The keyboard portion of the case is about 1/2 inch thick and is padded so the magnet flap does not make cntact with the tablet. The case does fold over completely in half so the keyboard would be on the table surface side and the... » Read More A magnet is used to secure the case, there are 2 small magnets (about the diameter of a pencil) in a flap on the outside of the case The case folds over and the flap folds over the outside of the case. The flap makes contact with the keyboard portion of the case ( which ust have a metal plate inside) so it is not in direct contact with the keyboard or the tablet. The keyboard portion of the case is about 1/2 inch thick and is padded so the magnet flap does not make cntact with the tablet. The case does fold over completely in half so the keyboard would be on the table surface side and the tablet would be on top. « Show Less
1679682
yes....the tablet just rests in a groove made fo it.... the case only closes on the tablet in the closed position.... this is the only drawback i see of this piece (for on the go usage)
689685
Yes it is, the keyboard is detachable, via magnetic contacts. When not using it it folds back nicely. Ill be honest though I got more frustration than actual use from it. Great idea, maybe just needs to be refined a bit technologically. It woukd skip letters sometimes and it became annoying.
33738
It is held in with velcro to the folding case. The only removable part is the keyboard held by magnets.
1213621
No. Keyboard has to be detached to put the tablet in the case. You can open the case and fold it back and attach the keyboard but you can't fold the case closed.
718083
I've used it pretty much nonstop since owning my Nexus, and it hasn't left a mark. It's even been compressed multiple times in luggage and my pockets and hasn't left a mark.
2105582
My daughter has one for her high school iPad. It has taken quite a beating in her backpack and it's still working great. She says it's easy to type on, too. I have ordered the folio keyboard case as a Christmas present for my son.
1948894
I'm not certain what version my Nexus 10 is running, but the keyboard worked so well that I stopped carrying my laptop to class for my last semester of law school. I used it to take all my notes and for a bit of light editing.
1687137
Depends on how rough you plan on being with the tablet. There is a certain amount of space between the keys and the screen when closed. This is because the tablet is slightly recessed in the holder. With normal use I haven't had any problems but I also purchased the plastic film screen protector on my Nexus7 for added safety. If you plan on jamming it say into a brief case or purse then I'm sure with enough force you could get the keys to contact the screen. Been using this case for 3 months with a problem so far.
1116772
It's not really an issue, the keys are a bit recessed and are deactivated when in tablet mode. Lenovo's case is designed to protect the kb in this situation as well if you are worried about it.
2152990
The keyboard attaches to the Nexus tablet face down so the underside of the keyboard acts as a cover for the tablet. The keyboard alone does not have a separate cover.
461980
There is a magnet that holds the keyboard but I have not had any problems with ghe Sansung tablet becuase of the magnets
1930247
Yes, its magnetic. The cover for keyboard is removable and when you only use the tablet, it can not be closed perfectly with magnet. They can only be folded together. I would say it;s not a very desirable case because it;s heavy weight and cumbersome design.
2217828
I haven't used it as much more than a case at this stage, but how you see it displayed is its limits. You can completely open the case and the keyboard will sit back to back with the back of the tablet.