Logitech Tablet Keyboard (Keyboard-and-Stand Combo) for iPad, iPad 2, iPad (3rd/4th generation), and iPad mini (920-003241)

by Logitech

• Compact, low-profile keyboard: For easy, comfortable typing wherever you use your iPad
• Carrying case-and-stand combo: Protects the keyboard when you're on the go and converts into a sturdy stand for your iPad
• Wireless freedom: Keyboard pairs easily with your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch over Bluetooth wireless.
• Convenient media control keys: Instantly control your music and videos with play, pause and volume keys at your fingertips
• Versatile adjustable stand: Use your iPad in the landscape or portrait position and at just the right viewing angle
• 30 ft range. Actual wireless range will vary with use, settings and environmental conditions.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 1.2 x 12.3 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0054L8MR8
• Item model number: 920-003241
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (366 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #32 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Computer Accessories > Keyboards
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 6, 2011

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

 

Features

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Images of iPad, keyboard and case are for demonstration purposes only. Actual product may vary slightly. iPad sold separately.

Logitech Tablet Keyboard for iPad

On-the-go keyboard-and-stand combo

Lightweight. Versatile. Travels easily. This compact wireless keyboard and iPad stand are designed to add typing comfort and laptop-like viewing to all the places you use your tablet.

 

Compact, low-profile keyboard

• Portable keyboard combines the best of traditional and laptop keyboards
• Easy and comfortable typing wherever you use your iPad

 

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Double-duty travel design

• Protective keyboard carrying case quickly converts into an iPad stand
• Sturdy and adjustable so it holds your iPad in place at just the right viewing angle

 

Bluetooth wireless simplicity

• Keyboard pairs easily with your iPad (and even your iPhone or iPod touch) over Bluetooth wireless
• Type on your desk, lap or anywhere within 30 feet of your iOS device (Actual wireless range will vary with use, settingsand environmental conditions.)

 

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Convenient entertainment controls

It's easy to control your music, movies and videos with media keys like play, pause, volume up and volume down at your fingertips.

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Versatile viewing options

The separate stand lets you place your iPad just where you like it—in the landscape or portrait position—for more freedom than tablet keyboards with built-in stands.

 

Compatibility

What's in the box?

• Keyboard
• 4 AAA batteries (pre-installed)
• Case/stand
• User documentation

Works with:

• iPad mini
• iPad (3rd/4th generation)
• iPad 2
• iPad

 

Product Description

Logitech Tablet Keyboard For iPad

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

244 of 248 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice - and works on other bluetooth devices too! July 26, 2011

By oldtaku

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First, I'm not going to ding this much for being large because you're just not going to get a full size keyboard that's small compared to the iPad itself. I like the feel of the keys given the slim form factor. And the stand is quite clever.

Good things:
- Very nice to type on - not quite as nice as a full height KB, but good tradeoff for thin.
- Uses 4 AAA batteries - I prefer this to worrying about yet another charger. Logitech claims these will last ten months of normal use.
- Paired easily with the iPad.
- Also paired easily with the XOOM (Android device)!
- Works in browsers, where it can be very useful.
- Clever case turns into a stand that can hold the tablet in portrait or landscape mode (normal iPad cases, including Apple's, only do landscape, which can be frustrating when you want to read mags or comics).
- Turns off to save batteries.
- Very nice in apps such as Notepad to have shift-arrow (to select text) and cmd-x (cut) cmd-v (paste) and cmd-c (copy) working.
- Has a Home key where Esc would be that acts like the iPad (or Android) home key. Can even turn it on when it's sleeping. Also a dedicated search key.
- Has Fn keys for media control, volume control, lock.
- Has dedicated (though small) arrow keys in a WASD configuration.

Bad things:
- It's a bit longer than the iPad - I think it's worth it to get a full size keyboard, but it is.
- Power switch is tiny, easy to forget to turn it off. Not a catastrophe, but wastes some power.
- I wasn't able to get the Ctrl key to do anything useful in apps like iSSH or ConnectBot on either iOS or Android. This is bad if, like me, your remote apps need control keys. Expect to do some termcap remapping.
- Occasionally it doesn't want to re-connect - then you need to tell your tablet to unpair and repair.

Hints:
- You can use the stand in portrait (tablet tall instead of wide) mode! It took me a while to realize this since I'm not used to cases allowing it.
- The connect button is a tiny thing under the keyboard in the upper right. Use it to pair with a new device or...
- If the keyboard doesn't want to re-connect, holding the connect button while trying to do so seems to help.
- fn-6=show/hide on-screen keyboard.

The bottom line - normally a keypad on a tablet is ridiculous (just get a laptop), but if you love your tablet and have the occasional need for a keyboard, you could do worse, and this works with more than just the iPad.

159 of 160 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent alternative to Apple's wireless keyboard! August 4, 2011

By Raven A. Wind TOP 1000 REVIEWER

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I have been using the Apple Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard for a while now. While I like it, I wanted to try the Logitech alternative. I'm happy to report that the experience has been completely positive for me, and that the Logitech has replaced my Apple keyboard in my travel bag.

The first benefit is that the keys feel more "solid" on the Logitech. It could be because the whole keyboard is a tiny bit thicker, or it might be the material they use for the keys, but to me the Logitech has better play with the keys than the Apple version. I type better with it. The keys are slightly smaller than the Apple keyboard, but they also have a little more space between them, making my style of typing a lot more accurate with my large fingers.

The Logitech keyboard has one less row of keys, thanks to the inclusion of the Function key. That means it's not as "tall" as the Apple, but it is, unfortunately, a little wider than then Apple. This means that with my Targus netbook bag it's a tight fit. It does fit, but it's definitely pressing the sides out a bit.

What really sells me on this keyboard is the power switch to clearly and obviously turn it off, thus keeping batteries well-charged and not triggering functions on the iPad when the keyboard gets bumped. With the Apple keyboard, it shuts off automatically but wakes up when keys are tapped. This meant I had to turn off Bluetooth in my iPad when not using the keyboard; An extra step I can choose to skip now, with the Logitech.

Another big selling point is the case/stand that comes with this keyboard. While my Smart Cover works fine for landscape, it doesn't allow portrait orientation with any sort of slant. The Logitech keyboard cover converts into a sturdy stand that lets me switch to a landscape orientation. This is very handy for editing documents!

Of course, the Bluetooth connection is easy to establish, and the keyboard never misses a stroke. I"m very pleased with the way it functions.

If you're in the market for a Bluetooth keyboard to use with your iPad, and are trying to decide between Apple and Logitech, I would say it comes down to your personal preference. They both have great features and offer quality. However, I think the Logitech has the advantage in feel, extra features, and user-friendliness.

For the price, you can't go wrong.

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a great full size travel keyboard for iPad February 25, 2012

By Ryan Harvey

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I have tried several keyboards designed to be used with the iPad, and I think this one is the holy grail. I travel quite a bit, so I was looking for a keyboard that could be thrown into a bag, and also one that is full-size.

I tried the Zaggmate case and others, but could never get used to the smaller keyboard -- typing on it did not feel natural enough to give me much of a typing speed improvement over the on-screen keyboard. On this one, the keyboard is full size, so typing on it is not awkward. If you use an Apple wireless keyboard at home, it will feel very familiar to you.

The keyboard is sturdy, and the case is very well designed -- it's very clever how it turns into a stand for your ipad. If you use your ipad in a case, there is a little "drawer" on the bottom part of the stand that pulls out to accommodate more depth to your ipad. The case closes with a satisfying magnetic click and feels very sturdy.

The only downside of this keyboard is that it is a bit on the heavier side. It's very sturdily constructed -- not cheap plastic. Everything about it feels well-made. But when I took it out of the box, it felt a bit heavier than I was expecting. I'm happy to make this tradeoff.

The ipad-specific keys are also useful and will take you directly to the home screen or to the search screen if desired. You can also control the ipad's volume and brightness.

And it comes with batteries pre-installed!

After trying several keyboards for the iPad, this is the one I'm keeping. Well done, Logitech.