Review: Belkin Ultimate Keyboard Case For iPad
If you have an iPad, you could use this tablet as your main computer. But to really do so, you likely need a keyboard. Also, you likely need a case to protect it as well. Belkin can help you with both of those areas with their Ultimate Keyboard Case for iPad. Now this case is versatile. You can use it like a laptop and you can use can fold it out of the way and use just the tablet. How’s the keyboard? It feels nice. From a typing perspective, it doesn’t feel that different than the keyboard on my MacBook Pro or the stand alone keyboard on my wife’s Mac Mini.There are cutouts for all the ports, buttons, and camera. But one neat trick is that Belkin also built in a channel that redirects the rear-facing speaker so it projects audio towards you. Nice! Also, when you close the case, the iPad shuts down. Nice! When using the keyboard, you can set it at three viewing angles so you can find the angle that works for you. The keyboard connects via Bluetooth, and pairing it to your iPad is easy. Belkin claims that the Ultimate Keyboard case should last for up to 6 months of use on a single charge and it can be charged via a micro USB port on the keyboard. How about protection for you iPad? I’d say that this case has that covered. While I would not recommend dropping it, the case will protect your iPad from dings and bumps.
Gripes? I have one. It adds weight to your iPad. A fair amount of weight. Now if you’re used to lugging around a laptop, this won’t be a big deal. But if you like to pack light, this might annoy you. The flipside to this is that this weight likely makes this a case that can take a hit as I mentioned earlier.
The Belkin Ultimate Keyboard Case is compatible with the iPad 2, third-gen iPad, and fourth-gen iPad. It makes a good addition to the accessories list for any iPad user who needs a keyboard for their iPad. Expect to pay $100 USD for one.
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