Rugged for schools means also ideal for travel and rough and tumble daypack hauling to a cafe. This particular version - 2017 version - works by burying your iPad 2017 (made for this model) and iPad 2018 (doesn't have loop for attaching your optional pencil, otherwise works fine) deep into a very protective, but not too heavy, shell. The advantage of this shell, vs. Logitech Slim Combos, is that it has some REAL drop protection, from desk height to concrete floor levels of protection. The penalty is extra large bezels all the way around, and headphone access limited to straight (not "L") shaped headphone plugs since the port becomes deeply recessed. The keyboard is superb, and it's NOT Bluetooth, it's got POGO pins along the edge for magnetic connection. So no pairing, batteries, or recharging to worry about. This isn't something you can remove for "naked iPad" use the way a Slim Combo can be quickly snapped out of the rear cover. Some disassembly required! But it's really the most functional, if industrial looking, keyboard + protective case you can get. Too bad it's only sold for schools. Oh wait ... thanks to the wonders of eBay we can buy it right here! PS - before you assemble it, put a business card in the transparent window accessible by raising the tilt arm. AND note that this has, finally, a good rear tilt panel, just like on a Microsoft Surface, which allows full keyboard depth (the Slim Combo slides forward over the potential keyboard area vs. this which has a rear tilt panel).Read full review
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Really like this, as I'm trying to shake my laptop-addiction while traveling. This does make the iPad a bit bulky, but I'm comparing it to carrying a laptop, so it seems pretty light. Keyboard is great. I wish the case could lock open at a 90-degree angle so that I could use the iPad on my lap with the keyboard available. Other than that, no complaints.
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This is probably the best iPad keyboard I have ever bought. It is super easy to use and super easy to connect since it doesn't use bluetooth. The only complaint I have is that sometimes it won't work even after I disconnect it and reconnect it, and I have to restart my iPad. That has only happened twice, so other than that it is a super good case and keyboard! it is also super protective. it is kind of bulky, but you never have to worry about breaking it if you drop it.
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I purchased this rugged case for an iPad that will be shared in my office for doing virtual meetings. I wanted something that had a little "substance" and would protect the iPad. I bought a used case and am very impressed with it. Everything seems to work very well - and I feel like the iPad is protected much better than any other case/sleeve that I've seen. Added benefit - this case has an attached keyboard that is very useful.
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All around best of all worlds, not most rugged, but best with included, detachable keyboard. Keyboard conserves battery well, and no lag as sometimes with wireless. 2 layer protection for ipad consistent with other more rugged cases. Speakers redirect forward. Charger connects thru case. Closed keyboard protects the screen, but I recommend an Armorsuit Military grade screen protector.
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