Can the ipad be placed in portrait position with this case?
1091851
Yes it will stand in a portrait position so you can set it down and view; but it is not really stable enough to push the iPad unless you hold the iPad with your other hand.
1091852
Do you mean if it can be placed in stand mode in the portrait position? Not reliably. The two stand modes are for landscape mode
1091853
Yes, since the cover has two areas where it bends, but there really is no slot on the back of the case to stabilize it either in portrait or landscape positions. If you use your ipad in an angled position frequently, this is probably not the best case for you.
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.
146052
Sort of, yes. You will need to pull the iPad from the grippy hinge and place it back inside in a portrait arrangement. Because the edge grips the iPad tightly, pulling the iPad out to turn it is a bit inconvenient. Supposedly, this case was to have a 'reading mode' design which would have allowed the hinge to fold against the back of the keyboard so you could hold the unit vertically in your hand. Unfortunately, the hinge stops at a maximum angle of 135 degrees which prevents this fold-back arrangement. So pulling the iPad out, turning it and shoving it back into the hinge is the only way to manage portrait mode. So, MD's answer is correct if a bit less explanatory. After messing around with this case more, I now understand how the reading mode is supposed to work. But, it's not what you'd expect. You are expected to pull the iPad from the hinge, flip it around so that it faces upward. Magnets pop out of the hinge to hold the keyboard and the iPad together. Albeit, the magnets alone are not as grippy as the hinge, but at least both pieces are functionally together. Not the best design, but it works when you are simply wanting to keep both together.
672968
Not the same as horizontally tilted at an angle as shown in the photo. The ipad cannot rotate in the case, so there is no way to prop it up vertically. You could stand the case on it's side, but your ipad would be completely vertical, not at an angle. If the other reviewer knows how to do it, please explain as I would like to know as well...
661902
My co-worker has the case you mention. I own this one (but I don't use it, I prefer to use the Apple Smart Cover). I can't say much about the case you mentioned, but I know Steve loves it and uses it in portrait and landscape mode all the time at his desk. The material on his case is much better than the one on this case. More like leather if you ask me. Perhaps I can tell you why I don't use this case. I bought this for the portrait mode, thinking I would use it. But the grooves are not deep enough for the iPad to stand up reliably. Plus I don't often use portrait mode, so it ended up being just a cover lid for me, so I went back to the Smart Case because it was a lighter formfactor. Again, I don't know anything super specific such as weight, fit, hold, or even price. But I would say the other case is a better deal because if you're like Steve you'd be using it instead of letting it collect dust.
858550
Yes, this is very possible. You will be able to position this is many many configurations. I tested the ability to rotate the iPad face-up, parallel over a work surface and it worked perfectly. The flexible arm is easy to adjust and the iPad holder is very secure. The only downside is that you will likely have to remove your iPad from its case in order to use it in the stand.
1732610
I'm thinking no, considering a couple of the reviews mention having to take off any case you may have on you iPad in order to put it in the dock. I'd imagine if it's that tight of a fit, then landscape mode is a no-go.
150279
Yes you can stand it up in portrait or landscape. I love this case as I am addicted to my tablet.
1959428
The top flat portion is adjustable as are all of the joints shown. So you probably could, but you would need to secure the IPad so it wouldn't slide off when at that angle. There are better things I would say for an IPad. Such as http://www.amazon.com/IPEVO-Perch-Desktop-Stand-iPad/dp/B0068YRPDC And combined with a Bluetooth keyboard, you'd be in good shape
597962
Yes, I have my IPad in an Apple cover which I leave on all of the time, even on the stand. I use mine mainly in the horizontal position (not as shown in the picture).
523195
YES, but I canNOT recommend it if you hope to prop up your ipad. It slips and slides when you try to position. I ended up replacing with a Logictech Fabric keyboard which is a perfect case. I now use the Apple case only if traveling because it is lighter weight. Hard to believe that Apple has not addressed the problems with this case. Good Luck!
1959427
The top flat portion is adjustable as are all of the joints shown. So you probably could, but you would need to secure the IPad so it wouldn't slide off when at that angle. There are better things I would say for an IPad. Such as IPEVO Perch Desktop Stand for iPad 2 & iPad 4/3 3 - Black (S) And combined with a Bluetooth keyboard, you'd be in good shape
6469
You can use the case without the keyboard dock to stand the tablet in Landscape very nicely. In portrait it will stand straight up, but it's not at a good angle. Might post pics if I get a chance....
1460420
Yes. I use it in both position. Just make sure it's nice and tight in the portrait position so the tablet doesn't slip down ;)
1513460
I guess you would have to take the table out in order to set in portrait position but I never really find a need to do this. I like this case. It works well for my purposes. I like to read in bed which this case is well suited for due to the hand strap. Very compact too.
1507090
You can use it either way, however, it is out of the case, and just leaning up on it, to use it in Portrait. Landscape is the 'natural' if that makes sense!
1099508
Yes you can. The casing for the entire keyboard and iPad mini case are durable and smooth. You can fold it over and still use the iPad or you can set it up for Landscape mode or portrait and use the keyboard.