When this keyboard is unfolded, does it lock so that you can use it in your lap, or does it need to be on a flat surface all of the time?
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Hi The keyboard has a back base support, so that you can work it on your lap.
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This keyboard does not lock in the open state. However, it does have the solid bottom piece under the keyboard. Therefore, if the underlying section (the width of it folded in half) is supported than you can type with it. But putting it between your legs, for example if you are on the couch or a recliner...it will fold up if the gap between your legs is wider than the bottom.
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With the keyboard attached there is a snap closure; without it, nothing keeps it closed other than the cover's weight. I have not found this to be a problem using my Asus tablet only. --- John
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I place the tablet in the landscape position and it holds fine. I use it extensively for drafting papers and then send them to my laptop via drop box for final editing. It is not a Laptop keyboard, but it is easier to carry and like someone else noted turns the tablet into a net book.
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It might be a bit wobbly on your lap but id does fold back so that you may use without keyboard. I am very happy with mine, for what it's worth.
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I wouldn't describe it as securely attached to the case when folded back. It's liable to pop off in that configuration and it isn't comfortable to hold in that setup. I actually don't recommend this keyboard/case combo. There are much better bluetooth keyboards out there (this keyboard is cramped and laid out really weird) and the case looks cheap. There are lots of other cases available and folding bluetooth keyboards offer a vastly superior typing experience.
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No. You really need to put it on a flat surface to type. It does 'lock' closed with magnets.
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I tried this position, but it does not work for me. I rarely take off the keyboard and prefer to use the table almost as a netbook.
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Robin -- With the keyboard attached there is a snap closure; without it, nothing keeps it closed other than the cover's weight. I have not found this to be a problem using my Asus tablet only. --- John
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This is an ergonomically designed keyboard, so I'm not sure why you'd want to use it in your lap as that might place too much pressure on your wist. I've never tried it. I would suggest at least having a flat surface in your lap to place the keyboard on. The keyboard is solid, even when divided (as long as the clasp is closed), so I would think you could put it in your lap without a problem relating to the keyboard itself.
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I use an external keyboard so my laptop never moves unless I touch it.Typing off of a laptop resting on a stand would kinda defeat the purpose (ergonomic relief), imo.
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It's held up by a ridge on the keyboard that fits into a groove on the part of the case that covers the ipad. If you move a lot with it on your lap it will fall flat.
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It does have a lock and it is on the side of the keyboard and it snaps closed. It says "push" to unfold it.
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The screen is always connected to the keyboard. when it is "open," the screen merely slides up at an angle and is held in place a that angle. This is not a typical laptop in that the screen is always exposed. It does not fold over onto the keyboard.
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For me it's perfect on flat surfaces...However when I try to do it on my lap, it will slip sometimes (of course I'm moving around tho and sometimes at an angle, so I won't hold that against the case).
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This intent is to use an external keyboard such as a wireless with it. The angle of the keyboard would make it hard to use, but with the document holder you could not use the latptop keyboard. The document holder flips down, but would still be very difficult to use the keyboard.
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I've only had this keyboard for a few weeks but I've used it plenty both on lap and table. On your lap it is stable do to the back it has this place where it magnetically sticks to the keyboard and once you put it there there thing that pops up that holds it in a certain angle and in place. But sadly it's just the one angle but it's the perfect angle. You wouldn't need to change it. It literally acts like a laptop (mini one) when you have it hooked up to this keyboard. I definitely prefer it over other types of keyboards.
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It's not really an issue, the keys are a bit recessed and are deactivated when in tablet mode. Lenovo's case is designed to protect the kb in this situation as well if you are worried about it.