Would like to hear from people who bought keyboards for their iPads. The Apple keyboard seems nice, but has anyone found one that is easier to travel with? Thanks!
It's been out for a while.The Zaggmate for iPad 2 is coming out soon, which I'm keeping my eye out for as something to possibly travel with.
It's been out for a while.
With the Hard Candy Bubble Case, it has rubber grippers for the corners, not elastic straps. There are lots of reviews on YouTube for it.i think he means the zagg folio w/keyboard case
I purchased the zagg/logitech casemate keyboard and really like using it. The only negative I have found is that the back of it can scratch up easily. But it fits and works great.
I just found a review of this Keyboard; I think it looks like one of the best ones available.It resembles an "improved" version of the Zaggmate/Logitech:
See the review here, especially the video:
http://www.applelinks.com/index.php/more/applelinks_ios_news_reader_wednesday_july_6_2011/#3
I suppose it depends on the angle that the Manufacturer used for optimum viewing. I have the Logitech, and the angle is great, but not adjustable; what is a nuisance though, is the little plastic hinge/support mechanism you have to unfold each time you want to prop up the ipad. I have a feeling that with prolonged use, this might break.That one looks great, but I read on engadget that the downside is you can't adjust the iPad while its in place, making it uncomfortable to view.
I purchased and just received today the Verbatim 97537 folding keyboard (http://www.amazon.com/Verbatim-97537-Wireless-Bluetooth-Keyboard/dp/B004L9LT2E). Initial impressions were extremely positive - decent feel, compact and useful iOS specific keys (home button and onscreen keyboard button). Unfortunately one of the halves of mine is warped and the "H" button is loose and doesn't register every keystroke, so it's going back for an exchange. Fortunately, however, Amazon customer service is fantastic and they've already shipped me a replacement unit next day air in advance of me even sending back the defective unit.
I have an Apple wireless keyboard at home, but its length makes it a bit too cumbersome to carry around regularly. I also looked at the Scosche flexible keyboard but disliked the keystroke feel of the silicone keys and thought it would be less versatile because it requires a firm flat surface whereas the Verbatim does not (it can be locked into open position).
Another ZAGGMate knock off. <yawn>
That one looks great, but I read on engadget that the downside is you can't adjust the iPad while its in place, making it uncomfortable to view.
DO NOT GET THE ZAGG KNOCKOFF!!!
Ok, now that everyone is listening: I purchased one of these the day they were announced, about 3 weeks or more ago. I finally got it today, and half the keys are useless. I can't even backspace because the key isn't responding, and almost none of the iOS specific keys up top work either. The "aluminum" reminds me more of foil, as when I got the case out of the packaging, it was bend horrible out of shape, so badly in fact that the iPad 2 won't even fit into it. Looking on the Facebook page for the company that makes it, MIC Gadget, its a hugely common problem and the solutions involves weeks more of waiting and spending $40 to ship it back to Hong Kong.