Can someone explain the detachable keyboard? My son uses this in school so he needs a keyboard, but he hates the bulk when they keyboard isn't needed.
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The keyboard is magnetic, so all you do is lift it off (the entire piece, including the wrist rest, not just the keyboard itself).
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I love mine. I haven't taken it off since I got it. I use the keyboard all the time.
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You can't remove the keyboard, you can fold it back but it doesn't fold back flat :)
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No, it is not detachable. The keyboard has a plastic frame around the edges (left, top, and right). Not sure if removing that plastic frame, would then make the palm rest detachable, but it would probably look weird. I do not think it is detachable.
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Yes, it is detachable, but when it is attached, it is secure enough to lift the entire structure up by the keyboard. This product has surprisingly withstood my son's toddler years-this is a quality product for a cheap price. Well worth it!
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To date, the keyboard has remained attached to the rest of the case. I take to work every day and it's exposed a great deal of use. I hope this helps.
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Good evening Mick;I was not concerned about a media key on the keyboard and pretty much knew that when I bought it. My keyboars did not have any paper work with it or instructions. The keyboard serves my needs just fine with my big fingers and the touch is very good. I also noted that none of the keys are assignable in other words there are no spares to assign a medial function to. I am sorry but that is what I have found out about it but still like it
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Robin -- With the keyboard attached there is a snap closure; without it, nothing keeps it closed other than the cover's weight. I have not found this to be a problem using my Asus tablet only. --- John
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The keyboard is removable and stays in place by magnets. Therefore you can take it off and leave behind if you don't want to use it at any time.
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The keyboard is more like a laptop and is relatively quiet. The keys are made of smooth hard plastic. It holds a charge for what seems like a couple of months use. My son uses it for high school so get tossed around in the backpack everyday yet has held up really well.
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The keyboard can be removed and your tablet will remain in the protective leather enclosure. As long as the velcro retaining strap is in place the tablet stays tight. On the negative side, don't expect the keyboard to last long before the keys start failing to respond! I got two of them and one of them didn't last much more than two weeks before they started to fail! I like the protective portfolio but not impressed with the keyboard.
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Hi Calliope: For me, the keyboard did not replace the need for a case. I don't have the keyboard attached to my iPad all the time. I attach it when I think I might need it. Even with that, I'm not positive that it protects the iPad enough for the way I handle it. I make sure the iPad is carefully stored in the case I carry on the days I have the keyboard attached. I'm still thinking that I need to find another case or sleeve to protect the iPad when it's connected to the keyboard. When I'm not needing the keyboard, I put the keyboard back in its box in a padded envelope and put my iPad back in its leather case made by incase. I have seen a colleague put his iPad/keyboard combo in his briefcase. Hi Calliope: For me, the keyboard did not replace the need for a case. I don't have the keyboard attached to my iPad all the time. I attach it when I think I might need it. Even with that, I'm not positive that it protects the iPad enough for the way I handle it. I make sure the iPad is carefully stored in the case I carry on the days I have the keyboard attached. I'm still thinking that I need to find another case or sleeve to protect the iPad when it's connected to the keyboard. When I'm not needing the keyboard, I put the keyboard back in its box in a padded envelope and put my iPad back... » Read More Hi Calliope: For me, the keyboard did not replace the need for a case. I don't have the keyboard attached to my iPad all the time. I attach it when I think I might need it. Even with that, I'm not positive that it protects the iPad enough for the way I handle it. I make sure the iPad is carefully stored in the case I carry on the days I have the keyboard attached. I'm still thinking that I need to find another case or sleeve to protect the iPad when it's connected to the keyboard. When I'm not needing the keyboard, I put the keyboard back in its box in a padded envelope and put my iPad back in its leather case made by incase. I have seen a colleague put his iPad/keyboard combo in his briefcase. « Show Less
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I can't really answer your question. I don't have knowledge of how the keyboard was designed. I only purchased one like the one you got, but mine arrived broken with the metal cover on top of the keys loose and unattached. Therefore all of the workings of the keyboard was visible. I returned it the very next day. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
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Question to keyboard users: Has anyone found a slim/thin keyboard case/cover/folio (not the bulky leather with detachable keyboard options) that works with this? It seems like most all are made for iPad or Galaxy.
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Yes, keyboard detaches from the ipad cover. So the latch that connects the keyboard to the cover comes off from the keyboard so you can carry just the kkeybord to use with other devices. And cover also comes off from the latch so you csn use ipad cover be itself as well. Right now I don't use the kkeybord that much and battery lats for 4-5 days
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If by "detachable" you mean that the keyboard can be detached from its case, it can't! The form a single part!
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There is a hard fitted ipad cover that detaches from the keyboard, but the arm that holds the ipad up is still attached to the keyboard. but yes, you can easily detached the ipad from the keyboard and use it as a reader or games etc. the entire case also allows you to fold it down so you can hold it while the keyboard is under the ipad. The battery last for a long time. Weeks if you turn it off. The only time I actually had to charge it was because I accidentally left it on for like 10 days straight.