Does the keyboard "lock" open so it can be used on a less than flat surface without folding up as you are typing?
1880401
No, it doesn't. But when I'm using it on my lap, I sit with one leg across the other knee and lay it on my calf.
124486
There are little legs on the back you can use to tilt the keyboard up on the top, but I have to keep my wrists even as much as possible, so I keep the keyboard flat. I use wrist rests home made, with dry rice or small dry beans in them. I hope this makes sense. :-)
336911
Maybe I wrong, but it doesn't have any lock. Nevertheless I personally haven't had any inconvenience using it while I'm typing. It's heavy enough (plus the weight of a keyboard) and it looks like its own weight prevents from any movements while typing. I like this keyboard tray. If it was a few inches longer (space for a mouse) it would be just perfect - I had to buy an additional stand for a mouse.
1621633
Its flat you can put a keyboard I think the hands on computer want be lower enough to key be comfortable
2013559
Yes! It closes nicely with the keyboard attached to it. But if you do not want the keyboard on it and try to fold it over to the back it does not fit that way, but you can just take the keynoard off.
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.
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.
1918979
It does not lock open. If using it in your lap you would need a flat surface to support it. Overall it works well but with any tablet the best setup is with a folding case and solid surface for the keyboard. Hope this helps.
210905
No it is too thick to fold around the back but the keyboard is really easy to take off and on.
985596
You can fold it all the way back, and hold it. Otherwise, you can let it dangle while typing, and it will not be in the way.
832268
The keyboard does lock somewhat, however, not completely. If you are looking for a feel of a full size keyboard, this item cannot provide the same feel.
284705
The case will not fold flat the way I feel that you are describing. In my opinion, this case is only useful in the horizontal stand position. If you just needed a keyboard extension and stand, it's really great. :)
1275378
Yes you can, the middle section is flexible and you can just fold it back, good thing you can take the keyboard out also so it is more comfortable
1936410
One edge of the pad is straight, and the other is curved. You can flip it around so the curved edge is against your curved keyboard, but otherwise it is not adjustable.
1350376
No lock, and the stand can rotate while you type on it. I use an external keyboard with it; the stand isn't designed for typing on the laptop's keyboard while mounted.
2190420
Yes but it isnt the most securest....slight movement of the keyboard at a certain point shuts off the keyboard.
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It does not lock in place. It just comes out and sits there. My wife has been using it with a mouse for 4 months and loves it. She has not noted a problem with it moving while she is typing...She is writer so does a lot of typing. If it were a problem, I'd just make catch for it since it is a solid useful tray as is...Hope this helps. Frank