Is this designed so that the keys won't rub against the ipad screen when it's closed?
2015246
Yes, there are two rubber pad inserts in the edge of the case where the iPad is placed. It provides sufficient clearance so that the keys do not contact the iPad screen.
2015247
The rubber pads keep keys from touching screen. I love my keyboard. It is the best!
878163
It does not cover both sides of the iPad when closed. Only the screen is protected by the keyboard case. I do, however, combine it with another case such as a sleeve to protect it when I'm out and about. Another case on top of the keyboard other then a sleeve probably won't fit.
1819157
The keyboard has 4 rubberized pads on each corner that keeps the face lifted off of the keyboard so the keys do not touch the iPad face at all.
1733427
Yes. It attaches (on the backside) to the ipad with magnets, like smart covers have, and then lays flat. The keys cannot scratch or mar the ipad screen because of the felt "feet". It lays flat, attached in the back but not the front.
820880
No, not in my case (ah situation no pun intended)...my opinion is based on the fact I got a ZAGG case for my wife's iPad and its working just fine...BUT my MINI case keys stick and I can't use it anymore... so its sitting on my shelf waiting for me to junk it or send it back to the factory...yes I admit to laziness, but why are the keys sticking? Did I drop it or did I
1243473
No. There IS a magnet in the keyboard groove to give the mating a slight *snap* into place, but it will disengage almost instantly if you pick it up by the iPad.
1009488
Yes. While the case is folded shut you can't use anything because the shell protects the iPad and the keyboard, but when you fold it open the touch screen is unimpeded.
1205758
It is kept closed by close fit around the iPad. Remember that magnets and computers don't get along.
527091
Not really. It's only protective. I unpair my devices before stowing the keyboard, but if you leave it paired, I don't think that it'll keep keys from being pressed when stowed away.
1899937
I have used this keyboard co er for a couple month and it has worked fabulously and with no scratches. My only complaint is that it will not put the iPad to sleep when closed.
141674
Not that I'm aware of. The QWERTY keyboard my wife uses slides out from behind the touch screen.
1913703
No, the screen is completely protected by the thick edges of the sleeve in which the iPad rests. In order to scratch the screen you would have to leave something large and pointed on the keyboard and then close everything up but Kensington cannot protect from those kinds of acts.In a nutshell, this unit is as protective as any reasonable person could expect! Would I buy it again... without reservation!Hope this helps!
1672801
I don't use a screen protector, however, in my opinion the way this keyboard attaches to the iPad, I don't think it will be a problem unless the edge of the screen protector is coming up...
830640
Kaylee,It does not appear to have an effect on either the iPad or case, although I have removed it only a few times. The case/keyboard is not large or heavy enough to require it when not using the keyboard.
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I was worried about that as well; but my experience is no it does not. The keys are so flat on the key board, I don't really even think they touch the screen when it's closed and if they do, it certainly isn't in a harmful way.Hope that helps!
729385
Hi Nate. It is slightly magnetized without the keyboard in it. With the keyboard in (which holds onto the case by the magnet but it isn't a strong magnet because it might interfere with the electronics if it was stronger. I guess you would need to use some kind of strap or such to keep it closed when it is being moved around from a flat surface. We don't take ours outside the house so we don't have an issue. We really like it though and simply just hold it when we move it from place to place. It is substantial and it protects the IPad very well. Hope that helps!
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I don't think the screen actually touches the keyboard. There is a frame around the keyboard and when you put the iPad into the case, the screen is touching this frame but not the keys themselves.And, no, I haven't noticed any damage of any kind to the screen.