iPad Modifying the Logitech Ultrathin for Air to Use with Air2

I absolutely couldn't find a white Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard at any stores yet for my Air 2 so I thought I'd give the version for the original Air a try. Well, I wasn't too happy with the steep angle that my iPad rested at. It looked like I just needed a spacer and it might work. I was right! I picked up some transparent spacers at Walmart this afternoon and it's now useable. It may not be the most elegant solution, but at least the transparency helps mask the non-stock look. But for those of you who upgraded from an Air who already owned one, it's worth giving a try.

I should note that I probably could have done a better job at cutting the dots to fit so they looked a little nicer. I just whipped out the scissors and did this in about 5 minutes. So at least you're seeing the quick and dirty method that is as bad as it's gonna look.


This shows the new angle. I doubled up the dots to get this angle. The dots are the best of both worlds. Nice and sticky so they are stable, but they leave no residue and can be removed.


No issues closing up.

I actually was able to find some black keyboards for my Air 2 but I really wanted the white. Plus, this version is only like $50 now.

I was tempted to get the 2nd version for the iPad Air with the adjustable angle but I had read reviews that said the keyboard was not nearly as good as on the first version. Since I write alot, I went for the older style.

The news only gets better. I just got my Boxwave Crystal Shell in the mail today. It turns out that without my spacers, the iPad with the case fit's into the keyboard perfectly. The Air 2 + case is about the perfect thickness to fit into the slot.

So if you ever wish you could just plop your iPad with the case into a keyboard, this is the combo for you.