Does the case portion for the tablet remove from the keyboard so one could carry the tablet separate but protected?
1033040
Yes, it does. However, the one drawback is that when the case is closed in tablet only configuration, there is nothing that holds the case closed. I purchased some thin profile velcro dots and put them on the inside corners of the case and it fixes this problem.
1033041
Absolutely. Tablet remains in case after removing keyboard and cover folds over to protect it. Cover has business card holder and slot for small paper or slim small paper pad. Also has side pen or stylus holder. Can' t imagine a better design after using mine daily. The keyboard portion of the case unsnaps from tablet portion once you disconnect tablet from keyboard.
1910332
The keyboard can not be separated for this particular model. I am able to rest the Ipad on the keyboard to use it without the keyboard.
2188316
Yes, both keyboard and tablet are closed in the case. Keyboard is secured by 4 magnets. A little pressure an the keyboard will detach. This is a great case.
201442
No, but you CAN remove the tablet from the keyboard/case, and then you can definitely used the keyboard at a distance from the tablet and still have a functioning system.
1189397
No - you have to remove the case - which is a pain. What i do is to just use the bluetooth keyboard detached from the tablet.
2188607
Absolutely. It can come off in a couple of ways. The "clasp" that can be left with the ipad to act as an easel, or the entire clasp portion can be removed from the ipad and keyboard to be used separately. Quite convenient. I often use just the ipad in its case without the keyboard attached when necessary.
225021
Yes, it closes perfectly with the keyboard attached. No need to detach it at all.
1625333
Yes, the keyboard is entirely removable. It is held on by magnets, and can be removed and used a distance from the tablet since it's bluetooth.
1488972
The keyboard magnetically attaches to the inside of the case. One side of cover of the case holds the tablet and the other holds the keyboard. So removing the keyboard leaves the cover intact. Since the attachment is magnetic, its very easy to take it off and you are left with a full cover. Hope this helps.
1065829
Yes. With the keyboard attached it is like a mini laptop screen closes and is protected.
259759
Yes, the keyboard detaches. It has magnets on the bottom that keep it in place on the case.
1658999
The keyboard is retained by magnets into the "flap" of the case. I just opened the case and the and allowed it to dangle free and the Keyboard remained in place. However I use the keyboard removed from the case totally. So no, on mine at least it will not fall off and yes it detaches without removal of the entire case. Its a good system.
2229678
Yes. The keyboard is magnetically attached to the case so it is removable, but does conf with purchase of the case.
877808
Yes, the case closes with the keyboard attached. I hasn't scratched the Surface and I don't believe it will. I love the soft leather and the portability of it. I have had the case two months and have only had to charge the keyboard once. I'm very happy with it.
2123325
No. You can't remove the keyboard. It's a silicone keyboard so it's sorta glued on. But you are able to fold it back up, even with your iPad inside of the case.
819186
Does it come apart easily? In other words, can I separate the Ipad mini from the keyboard to hold it like a tablet while leaving the case on the ipad?
790130
The keyboard is part of the case. You slip the tablet in half the case and the keyboard is the bottom half.