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Has ANYONE'S Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover shipped yet?
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Mine arrived from Logitech today.
Had one glitch where I was getting a weird mix of unprompted keypress repeats and lack of responsiveness. Called Logitech, got straight through to a real person who immediately asked if I was using it while it was charging. Said yes, and he advised that poor grounding could cause the problem. Unplugged, and sure enough it then worked perfectly.
I get the same issue, just not as bad, when using it with the iPad plugged in. Again, unplug it and it works perfectly. This is a minor pain as I keep the iPad plugged in next to my Mac on my desk when in the office, but not a massive issue.
Otherwise, it seems great. I'm away all next week with just my iPad rather than MBP, so that will be a good test. Will report back afterwards.
Ben
Had one glitch where I was getting a weird mix of unprompted keypress repeats and lack of responsiveness. Called Logitech, got straight through to a real person who immediately asked if I was using it while it was charging. Said yes, and he advised that poor grounding could cause the problem. Unplugged, and sure enough it then worked perfectly.
I get the same issue, just not as bad, when using it with the iPad plugged in. Again, unplug it and it works perfectly. This is a minor pain as I keep the iPad plugged in next to my Mac on my desk when in the office, but not a massive issue.
Otherwise, it seems great. I'm away all next week with just my iPad rather than MBP, so that will be a good test. Will report back afterwards.
Ben
I have read before that is also will be a white version
Thanks for the sardonic and informative answer. I remember that I have read somewhere (during the spring time) that this keyboard case also will have a white model, so perhaps it's just a matter of time (and patience)? Anyone who knows?
Thanks for the sardonic and informative answer. I remember that I have read somewhere (during the spring time) that this keyboard case also will have a white model, so perhaps it's just a matter of time (and patience)? Anyone who knows?
Can anyone confirm whether the keyboard's magnets work with a back case with a large smart cover cut-out like a Belkin Snap Shield Secure or Switcheasy Coverbuddy? I mean whether I can keep the back cover on and put the ipad into the keyboard's groove and have it click into place with magnets? I know the iLounge review said it doesn't work with back cases but I was thinking maybe the Coverbuddy would work since it leaves such a large area uncovered for the SmartCover hinge..
All you have to do is read through the thread you posted in...
Scored and cut the smart lock end off my i-Blason so I could use it with my new Logitech thin keyboard. The i-Blason was the thinnest back case I could find outside of a skin. I ordered a cheap HHI leather skin (http://amzn.to/IXaWVY) that I'm going to trim to fit the back of the Logitech keyboard. Should work nicely. Famous last words, I'm sure
Here's a link to my setup so far: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjz9sYYf
I did read it, but thanks for the condescension. I'm not completely comfortable with modding a case myself, especially considering all the reports of how fragile the back cases are and how easily they crack. I was wondering if anything with a larger cut-out that does not lock in the Smart Cover might work. I asked specifically about the larger cut-out case by Switcheasy because I wondered if that mod you linked to would be unnecessary.
Trust me, I'm not better than you. Sometimes a late post doesn't express due diligence was done. Anyway, the Incase worked, which is one of thicker cases, thicker than the Coverbuddy. Was going to buy the Coverbuddy, already had the i-Blason. Read the Coverbuddy has a strange smell. Weird, so I passed. All of them will weaken the magnet strength in the groove that holds the iPad. So, to answer your question, yes, the Belkin and Switcheasy cases should work. I've had them both and they are thinner than the Incase. All this said, a skin would be best. I put a carbon fiber HHI skin on the back of my iPad just to have an option. My i-Blason fits over it perfectly.
I say go for it.
Thanks, I definitely am trying to decide whether I should just go with a skin or an invisible shield or something instead of a back case to make full use of this keyboard cover.
I'd just get both. You can get an HHI skin off Amazon for $5 or so dollars and then there are a bunch of back shells that are cheaper too. If you don't like them, Amazon is great with returns.
started shipping in Norway today. so should be in the UK aswell. We never get anything before you gyes 
Yes, direct from Logitech UK in two days.
I'm currently on a cycling holiday with only my iPad and this keyboard instead of my MBP, and it really is first-rate.
Ben
No, it's pretty much perfect on a desk, and the iPad screen has sufficiently wide viewing angles to cope with anything else.
I hadn't heard of "The Brydge". Super cool, albeit, a bit expensive. I am definitely going to hold out on buying a keyboard until I see some reviews of this case/keyboard.
Thanks for the heads up!
I find Logitech with apple products like oil and water.
Apple is quality, craftsmen ship, and great customer service. Logitech not so much.
Apple is quality, craftsmen ship, and great customer service. Logitech not so much.
http://www.amazon.com/Union-Devicewear-Transparent-Compatible-Protection/dp/B0083LLLN8
How about this one for use with the Ultrathin?
Looks like it might work without having to mod like the iBlason? Thoughts?
How about this one for use with the Ultrathin?
Looks like it might work without having to mod like the iBlason? Thoughts?
I can testify that this does work with the ultarthin cover, although you can only put it in on the side without the magnet