What does it weigh, with and without the keyboard? Also, if you leave the keyboard at home, does the case still fit and protect the iPad?
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I don not know the exact weight. It is similar to other keyboard cases I owned for my older IPad. The keyboard is not attached to the case, so you can leave it home if you don't need it while taking the rest of the case with you. Be aware that i the case is still the same width with or without the keyboard being carried.
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It isn't too heavy. I haven't weighed it, but it doesn't add significant weight to the iPad itself. Still light enough to throw in a bag or carry with a stack of books.The case is built to fit the keyboard- without it, there is extra space and the magnetic "snap" doesn't connect to hold it closed. It still holds the iPad just fine without the keyboard. The keyboard is just attached to the case by magnet.
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Not sure what it weighs but the case fits fine without the keyboard. My daughter mostly does not have the keyboard in the case.
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Don't have anything to weight it with, but it is very light. Yes it does protect without the keyboard.
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not sure of exact weight, but both ways are light(obviously lighter w/o keyboard)Yes, does protect ipad without keyboard.
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Stella, the iPad protection weighs about 10oz. The keyboard weighs about 8oz. The iPad travels well without the keyboard
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I use it everyday at work and at home. I am in and out of my car with it. It is in and out of a bag nearly daily. It has a weight to it with the ipad 2 but its lighter than a laptop. I am typing with the keyboard now and I probably charge the keyboard every 3 weeks or maybe longer. It charges with a micro just like most newer electronics so it doesn't need a special adapter or anything. I would think this would hold up well. I have a screen protector with it too. The way the ipad is held (very snugly) to the cover it can push and tug on the screen protector if the film isn't place on perfectly. that is user error and not the screen protector or the keyboard/case fault. Hope that helps. I use it everyday at work and at home. I am in and out of my car with it. It is in and out of a bag nearly daily. It has a weight to it with the ipad 2 but its lighter than a laptop. I am typing with the keyboard now and I probably charge the keyboard every 3 weeks or maybe longer. It charges with a micro just like most newer electronics so it doesn't need a special adapter or anything. I would think this would hold up well. I have a screen protector with it too. The way the ipad is held (very snugly) to the cover it can push and tug on the screen protector if the film isn't place on... » Read More I use it everyday at work and at home. I am in and out of my car with it. It is in and out of a bag nearly daily. It has a weight to it with the ipad 2 but its lighter than a laptop. I am typing with the keyboard now and I probably charge the keyboard every 3 weeks or maybe longer. It charges with a micro just like most newer electronics so it doesn't need a special adapter or anything. I would think this would hold up well. I have a screen protector with it too. The way the ipad is held (very snugly) to the cover it can push and tug on the screen protector if the film isn't place on perfectly. that is user error and not the screen protector or the keyboard/case fault. Hope that helps. « Show Less
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John it weighs nothing ... It's so light weight . You would think it's heavy like an iPad case not so
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Yes, that is what I have. Just know, this is heavier than just a cover or sleeve, the keyboard does add weight to the overall package. I type a lot because I travel, this Logitech unit has worked very well for me.
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I don't feel that is too bulky. Mine weighs 2 lb 10 oz including the keyboard, tablet and a stylus. It measures right at 1 inch thick. It works very well. Among other things I have used it to update our church webpage on it..I have also used word, excel and power point as well as surfing the web and e-mail. The keyboard has worked very well for everything I have tried.
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I don't know the exact weight but it is probably among the lightest cases I've tried. It doesn't add substantially to the weight of the iPad Air. I figured for the price I would try it and if it didn't work out, no big loss. But I'm happy.
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Hi Drew, the case is OK in table mode (the keyboard thickness is about the same of an ipad), so you can use it fine. The keyboard do have an apostrophe key, beside the space bar. If the weight is not an issue to you, this case may be the best choice.
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The keyboard connects via magnets in the side of the iPad, so I did have to stop using the case. However the keyboard leaves the back of the iPad exposed when closed, and the whole thing looked so dangerously fragile I bought a slip case to keep it in. I'd recommend that.
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The keyboard doesn't remove, to be without the keyboard you have to take the iPad out of the case to use it or purchase a case that does not have the keyboard
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I don't have an postage scale, but the Sharkk with keyboard in place is noticeable lighter than my Zagg keyboard case for the iPad Mini. The Sharkk feels better in my hand, too, and the detachable keyboard is a very nice feature.
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Can you pry the keyboard from the enclosing case? I don't know? I've never felt the need to try. You aren't limited in any by having it in the case as the iPad slips into and out of the enclosure very easily?
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I don't weigh things that are so light they are in oz and irrelevant. It adds so little weight it makes no difference. I am a big fan of logitech and no other keyboard I have tried with the ipad both mini and regular compares
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If your concern is getting the iPad sleeping, yes it sleeps when in the keyboard, if your question is about protection, yes it fits very well. I feel really comfortable with the keyboard
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I have the Sharkk keyboard case, and it is definitely lightweight. It's the iPad mini that creates the weight. The only thing that I would be cautious about is that when the iPad sits in the notch so as to look like a lapto, it's top heavy, the keyboard doesn't have enough weight to counterbalance the ipad
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I used it without the keyboard and it fit great. The case is built to expand with the type keyboard, which is a little wider than the touch keyboard.
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The case is articulated into two connected parts like a clam shell. One part, or side, contains the keyboard, while the second side holds your iPad Air. You get a protective case when folded, or open it to use the keyboard. Also, when open , you can extend the iPad side (pulls out on slider rails), and prop it up for typing. Really a great case IMHO.
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The keyboard is very secure when it is on and it can be taken off without taking the case off. It is held in place with very strong magnets. I always have the keyboard with me and it has never "accidentally" moved. I do love this case and the only problem I have had is that I do not apply enough pressure onto the space bar sometimes and then I have the words run together into one long word. Hope this helps to answer your questions.