Can you fold the screen back completely onto the keyboard and use it like a tablet?
470632
Yes, it will fold completely flat against the keyboard. This is a big improvement over the previous version of this, because the previous version had a hinge, so you could never lay the tablet completely flat.
470633
Yes you can. The 'lid', which is the actual case for the iPad, has a rotate-able hinge, so you would be about to open the clamshell, flip the iPad 180 degrees, and close it again to just use the iPad as a tablet.
470634
You sure can! The screen rotates so when you close it back on itself, the keyboard is protected under the back of the ipad. It's slick.
516995
I'm using it that way. It's a tight fit and doesn't always stay attached. Also I had to remove the screen protector. Keyboard works great but the way it stages can be improved.
1524882
I am using the keyboard to type this note. The keyboard is on my lap, BUT the tablet is not. I do not think it is as easy to use as a true "laptop" setup. But does work very well when a table is handy, even if the table is very small and can only hold the tablet. When using the tablet on the run, I use the pop-up soft keyboard.
1928576
On screen keyboard has nothing to do with this. I'm sure if you do not open it then it will not appear on the screen. By the on which device you are going to use.
1334621
Yes, you just have to make sure it is lined up correctly. It can fold onto itself to use as a tablet but it is kind of awkward so I usually just detach it to use as a tablet.
946953
Yes. You just bend it in an upwardly direction and it clicks right out of the keyboard. To put it back, you just slide it in.
1113218
No you can't. The case covers all sides, which won't allow for the keyboard.
1097784
The screen can be fully rotated so IT DOES lay flat and act like a tablet. The keyboard is inactive, but a faux keyboard appears on the screen. Works great, no glitches!
1574111
Yes, but you might want to remove the keyboard or just make sure it's turned off as to not accidentally type while holding. But the front of the case can be folded back like any other.
70990
I know there is a way to use the cover & on screen keyboard. Anyone know what it is?
1097783
Yes the full screen can be fully rotated to the back side and performs like a tablet and the key board automatically becomes inactive.
2224405
I'm pretty sure you can, the keyboard takes up a lot of space which would now be free if you don't need a keyboard.
1158267
Yes, you can use it as an external keyboard...just make sure you have a USB port to connect it.
1600926
It can be done. Take the keyboard off first and turn the panel over. It might be awkward to hold the case but you can read in this position
1060114
The screen is apparently hardwired via the flexible connection in the hinge, which in turn has to joints: one on the keyboard side and one on the screen backside. The whole hinge is collapsible and folds in the small niche in the back of the screen when in the tablet mode. It is fairly sturdy, believe it or not.
965654
Don't know about the Galalxy Tab 3, but I can tell you that the keyboard cannot be folded back to use as a tablet.
689685
Yes it is, the keyboard is detachable, via magnetic contacts. When not using it it folds back nicely. Ill be honest though I got more frustration than actual use from it. Great idea, maybe just needs to be refined a bit technologically. It woukd skip letters sometimes and it became annoying.