Case with blue-tooth keyboard built in

Hi,

I just purchased a case with blue-tooth keyboard built in from Brookstone, but I still prefer the apple wireless keyboard.

I was looking for a good case to carry the keyboard and iPad, but the store didn't have one at the time.

I have two questions:
(1) Does anyone have the incase travel plus bag for the iPad and how do they like it, and
(2)does anyone have a case with blue-tooth keyboard built into the case and what brand and how do they like it.

I was hoping incase would come out with a case with blue-tooth keyboard built in because their products seem really strong and long-lasting. If they have, please point me in the right direction.

Thanks!

 

I don't have it, but seriously thinking about getting this one from Zagg called the Zaggmate...they have one with and without a built in bluetooth keyboard. Looks very sweet...like the low profile of it. Holding out for a review, but keep your eye on this one (or buy it and review it for us! )
ZAGG | ZAGGmate | iPad Case | Premium Aluminum iPad Cover with Keyboard

 

Thank you both for your suggestions regarding the Zaggmate. And for your review Marilyn, I went over and checked it out. (Your review and the Zaggmate.) Now I know what I really, really want. (And am hoping I can get a refund on my Brookstone.) This forum is great and it's people like you two that make it so helpful! Thanks again!

 

Would you be using this case with a naked iPad? Are you paying $99!for a keyboard built within the case and no protection for the actual iPad? I have a pdair aluminum case which protects the screen and the back.

 

Galaxy - What is it that you don't like about the Brookstone Bluetooth case? It looked like a good combo case to me so I'm interested in hearing your (or anyone else's) thoughts.

 

Case w/keyboard

I am also looking for a case w/keyboard but my main concern is the ease of using the iPad when I don't need to use the keyboard. On the Brookstone case does the keyboard fold to the back so I can hold it in my hand like the Apple case does? It appears that the case from Zagg cannot be held that way. Thanks, Sandy

 

I went ahead and returned the Brookstone case. There were a few things about it that did not appeal to me. First, I was used to the strength of the InCase case I had been using with the wireless keyboard. In comparison, the Brookstone case appeared flimsy. Since there is no case with the Zaggmate, there is no expectation there.

Second, there is a flap that either got in the way, or added to instability while on my lap if folded back on the Brookstone case. This is in the front, and for me had to be moved so I could reach the keyboard while on my lap. The Zaggmate is REALLY stable on my lap in the landscape position.

Third, I was not used to the rubber-like keys.

But the worst for me, I could have put up with all of the above, were the fourth and fifth elements which were:

fourth: there is NO shift key on the right. I would have to stop and rearrange my fingers (I type the way we are taught in highschool, and type approximately 64 wpm) to capitalize the letter "A" and the "!"

fifth: the quotation key is in the wrong location. " ' " and " " " were located on the right side, but a row down and a few keys in (if I remember correctly.)

I use quotes frequently in my writing, so between this and no shift key on the right, I was unable to type freely on the keyboard.

These elements may not bother other people, but for me, since the Zaggmate has shift keys on both sides, and the quotation key is in the right place, this was the "deal-breaker" for me.

I am curious to know other's thoughts, as the Brookstone is definitely less money, I like the idea of the protection of a case (the Zaggmate scratches easily) as well as the protection plan Brookstone offers (there was no protection plan for the Zaggmate, at last through Best Buy). Also, with the Zaggmate, sometimes I have to "reconnect" the bluetooth and I cannot figure out what makes it work sometimes, and other times not. But overall, I like the feel and functionality (keyboard all there) of the Zaggmate much better. Additionally, the Zaggmate info on command and shift arrow keys by the Zaggmate employee was really helpful. Thank you! I like knowing that Zaggmate "lurks" and provides useful input and feedback from us back to the company. It sounds like an ethical company with high integrity and I'd love to apply to work there!

 

Sorry,I've never tried it .