Will the ipad stay upright if the keyboard is used without the case?
292031
Barely. It keeps wanting to slide. I finally got so discouraged, even though they sent me a different case, that I just went to Staples and bought a case without the keyboard. No more frustration
292032
Not very well, no. the inside of the case is covered with light weight felt. So, if the iPad is had a steep angle it will hold up. If it is at a flatter angle, say 30 degrees it slips down. I usually place my iPhone in front of the iPad on the felt with I don't have the keyboard there for support. On another note, the keyboard works very well and the batter life is crazy good. I used it lightly, perhaps, once a day for 30 minutes an the unit did not need a recharge for 6 months. Crazy. Altogether I am very happy with the purchase. The case is super thin and lightweight. As solid value.
694800
I have found that if you place the opened keyboard on back face in a phone or tablet stand that it is much more stable and prevents it from falling over. Even the cheap plastiic stands will work. I can now even place the keyboard with the stand on my leg, while sitting down, without it falling backwards. I love the keyboard, but am stiil trying to find a work around for when it times out and trying to get it connected to the bluetooth again.
438375
I have the flat keyboard and yes, you can definitely use the case without the keyboard. the cover of the case folds into a kickstand for the surface.
2093160
I'm not clear with the question! The keyboard that appears on the iPad screen is used easily, as that is how I'm typing this answer! But if your talking about a separate attached keyboard as like part of an iPad cover, I'm not sure if it would or not! Hope that answer is of some help!!
2167138
I find the iPad needs to be bare to fit properly in the stand. The keyboard becomes your case.
723162
No because the keyboard is recessed and the iPad slips into a slot that keeps the screen from touching the keyboard.
1202551
I am not exactly sure what you mean by this question, but I'll try. The Ipad needs to be placed on the flip-up stand in order to stand up. The Ipad will not stand if you do not rest it on the flip-up stand. However, you can use the keyboard with the Ipad as long as the bluetooth is in range, even if the Ipad and keyboard are in separate places.
1049022
No. To type with the keyboard it should be on a flat surface, with the iPad mini in place.
139032
No the keyboard is attached to the case.it will not come off. Hope this helps.
1560331
No. You use the keyboard as a screen protector *instead* of using a case. The iPad fits into a hinged clip on one side of the keyboard, such that you can flip up the iPad into a near-vertical position, as though it were the screen of a laptop.
1634676
You can, but not the way you may be thinking. You can pull the keyboard off (it is connected just by magnets so this is easy), then open the case and stand it up so it stays still. The keyboard is Bluetooth so it can be anywhere nearby. Just have it on the desk in between you and your standing iPad and you are good to go.
1574111
Yes, but you might want to remove the keyboard or just make sure it's turned off as to not accidentally type while holding. But the front of the case can be folded back like any other.
2278067
Landscape without keyboard is still very sturdy and works well. Portrait I don't think was intended due to how the stand works but, it can be done with stand just not as sturdy as the intended landscape. Also without the keyboard you can fold the case back to hold it in your hand comfortably if you choose to not use the stand.
2223371
You can remove the keyboard and keyboard arm easily so that the iPad can be used independently of the keyboard. The hard plastic case remains on the back of the iPad and there is a screen protector on the front.
887632
You can. The one photo within the item listing showed the ipad on top of the keyboard. It doesn't sit flat flat due to the hinge mechanism. However it has been designed to not sit directly on the keys because of raised rubber stoppers. I feel like it works very well even of you're holding it more like a book. Hope this helps.
5930
If you remove the keyboard you will not be able to have the iPad remain at a viewing angle. It would simply lie flat at that point.
1042129
It could but it becomes top heavy and can flip the keyboard. Also, the iPad isn't anchored well. You could do it but carefully.