Reviews for Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for iPad

I purchased the Logitech Keyboard Cover for iPad with my new iPad from the Apple Store in December, and I love it. It works great - haven't had a single problem. The only thing I wish it featured is some type of non-slip, rubberized pads or feet on the bottom. The iPad-like surface slips easily across your desk when typing, and soon scratches. Aside from that complaint, I love it.

i have only had this a few months and many keys don't work. very disappointed (obtw - i just had to hit the P key 5 times).

I travel extensively for my consulting work and need the internet, word processing and spreadsheet functionality and constant access to email. The ipad does all of that, but with this keyboard I don't need to haul my laptop with me any longer. Pair up this keyboard with an App like CloudOn and I get most things done on the road. The keyboard is amazing. It's sleep, connects quickly/easily and looks VERY sharp. I get compliments every time I use it. Highly recommend. The only drawbacks are easy to over come. You don't have all the shortcuts you have with a laptop keyboard, but with the touchscreen you can be more effective and quicker with your typing and web surfing than without the keyboard.

Dettached keys out of the box and right shift key only partially funcitional.

The magnets are weak and do not hold the cover in place when openning.

The keyboard had a nice tactile quality and typing was easy even for my bigger hands.

This a great idea, but not executed to an appropriate quality level.

The good:
- The keys are good size and respond well to touch.
- There are some shortcuts that you can use with this keyboard that are common with regular computers (copy, paste),
- I like there is a home button (upper left corner) and it works similarly to the iPad's home button.
- I don't get a delay between entering text and seeing it appear on the screen.
- Landscape and portrait view capable

The bad:
- The magnet isn't strong and like another reviewer, this cover separates too easily from the iPad when you are handling it, so you have to consciously open the cover carefully to avoid dropping it.
- No protection for the back or corners of your iPad so if you tend to drops it (I've dinged a corner when it wasn't in a full case), this won't protect anything but the screen.
- The Logitech cover is the same metal as the back of the iPad so easily scratched if you don't have something protecting it, which is hard to find.
- Every time you want to prop the screen up to type, you have to detach the iPad from the magnetic strip and the entire cover. The first time I did this, it caused the corner of my screen protector to lift up so if you're not careful, your screen cover lifespan will be compromised.
- I've had it less than 48 hours and the rubber liner that sits in the groove to prop up the iPad is already lifting up; another reader mentioned the liner has a short life span and someone else mentioned scratches on the iPad that result from this groove.
- Only one angle is available for use.

I'll be trying the folding keyboard next.

I received the Logitech keyboard as a Christmas gift. As soon as I set it up, which couldn't be any easier, and slide my IPad2 into it, turned everything on, and I was hooked for life. This product is absolutely great!

Thank You, So Very Much!

there is a delay between typing and stuff showing up on the screen which is annoying, and the keys are a lot less comfortable than the zagg pro plus, and the keyboard does not have backlighting either. just too rickety to get comfortable with.

I want to like this product, and I'm sure I eventually will, but I am in the process of sending the second unit just received back due to faulty construction. The first one did not charge, and would only work with my iPad when connected to my MacBook Pro. Apple quickly sent a replacement as I was returning the first one, and it arrived today... with the keyboard warped up on the right front corner, separated from the aluminum backing by 2mm. Come on Logitech, can you check these units before you fire them out the door? These returns take time, and are annoying.
I just want to receive the product I expect, that works as advertised and looks just like the ones in the pictures. And I'm not willing to compromise on that, whether the unit works or not.

Contrary to the pictures in the preview, you can set your iPad up vertically. Judging by the pictures I was worried I'd have to my iPad 4 in landscape mode (horizontal) so it would stay in place. My iPad sits at a perfect angle (especially vertically) when sitting in the logitech's placeholder. The bluetooth was immediately recognized and paired immediately. No having to type in numbers. Just be sure to turn on bluetooth in your settings and charge your keyboard beforehand. It says one charge will last about 6 months if you use the keyboard a few hours a day, so I have no idea if it's true or not. Though not a typical "full size" keyboard, it has arrow keys!!! Why Apple doesn't have arrow keys on it's on-screen keyboard is beyond me. If there is a way to add arrow keys, I haven't figured it out. Why is that important? Try sticking a finger in the exact spot of a paragraph to add a missing apostrophe or delete an extra letter.

This alone, at least to me, makes it worth the price. It's also well-made, sturdy, and makes a great case when you're done using it. As I said before, I have the iPad 4, and while this keyboard like some others does not allow you to charge your iPad, you'll have to look elsewhere. There is no slot for the new dock connector or the old 30-pin one. But what it lacks there, it more than makes up for in speeding up your typing. If you are used to typing 55 words per minutes, you'll be in luck. With Apple's built-in spell checker, you'll never misspell a word again. The keyboard also has function keys, a home button (which behaves just like the iPad's), caps locks, delete key, numbers at the top, and more. Alas, no command+tabbing to switch between open apps (if you're reading this Logitech, please fix that!). All your shortcut keys work just like on a Mac (select all, copy, paste, etc...), and again, it has arrow keys. This is worth every penny and with free shipping from Apple it's cheaper than most stores.