Zaggmate iPad keyboard case review

Posted by kevinivek on April 11, 2012 12:46 pm 3

Note: This is a review of the original Zaggmate keyboard case, for the iPad one, and I am using it with an iPad 2.

Some people really want a keyboard case for their iPad because they want to turn their iPad into a true productivity machine. Unfortunately, I'm not sure the Zaggmate fits the bill/ Now, I suppose that the keyboard might have improved in its second ititeration, but I doubt it, as the problem with it is one that I don't know how Zagg could solve: it's too cramped. The keys are small and very close together, and the way the case is made leaves no comfortable place to rest your hands ( there's no room to rest your writsts anywhere) on the case's aluminum shell. Speaking of that shell, it scratches. Easily. I've had it open for exactly one day and there are about 6 big scratches on the back. and I have no idea how they got there. I've had my iPad for about 6 months and it's still pretty much flawless. So, all in all, I don't really think this thing is worth the $100 list price ( I received it as a gift.) I'd give it a 6/10

Pros:

Keyboard is better than software keyboard

The case feels sturdy

connection to the iPad is a breeze

Cons:

Scratches easily

hinge that props up the iPad feels flimsy

Not a good enough keyboard to justify the price