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ZAGG Rugged Book Durable Case, Hinged with Detachable Backlit Keyboard for iPad Air 2 - Black

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  • Ultimate Durability: A multi-layered, removable case deflects impact energy to keep your iPad safe no matter where it goes.
  • 4 Multi-Function modes protects your iPad and allows you to quickly separate it from the keyboard for maximum utility. (Keyboard, Case, Video, or Book Modes)
  • Keyboard Mode offers backlit keys and the largest typing area for fast, accurate typing. (Air 2 does not offer multi-color)
  • Magnets activate sleep/wake function to preserve battery
  • Two-Year Battery: A powerful lithium polymer battery powers the Rugged Book for up to two years between charges.
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Battery life
4.2
4.7
4.5
4.4
4.5
4.3
Bluetooth connectivity
4.0
4.7
4.4
4.4
4.5
Sturdiness
4.0
4.1
4.2
4.4
Sleep mode
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HDMI
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number of keys
78
78
3
78
78
78
hardware interface
bluetooth
bluetooth
bluetooth
bluetooth
compatible devices
apple-ipad-air-2
iPad 10.2 inch (iPad 9th Generation, 2021): A2602, A2603, A2604, A2605, iPad 10.2 inch (iPad 8th Generation, 2020): A2270, A2428, A2429, A2430, iPad 10.2 inch (iPad 7th Generation, 2019): A2197, A2200, A2198, A2199
Tablet
Apple iPad 10.2" Pro, Apple iPad 9th gen 10.2" (2021), Apple iPad 8th gen 10.2", Apple iPad 7th gen 10.2"
Tablet, Laptop
apple ipad (5th Gen, 6th Gen), apple ipad air (Gen 1), apple ipad air 2 (iPad air Gen 2), apple ipad pro 9.7 (5th Gen)
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Wireless
Wireless
Standalone
iPad Keyboard and Case
Multi Functional
ergonomic
operating system
Ios
Android
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Android
Windows, Android

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  • Keyboard and folio case - wireless
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    What's in the Box
    • 1 ZAGG Rugged Book Keyboard and Case
    • 1 Charging Cable
    • Owner's Manual

    ZAGG Rugged Book for iPad Air 2

    The ZAGG Rugged Book wireless Bluetooth keyboard features tough polycarbonate and soft silicone that deliver unmatched protection. A unique, magnetic hinge secures your iPad Air 2 at virtually any angle and converts into four multifunction modes while a lithium polymer battery provides up to two years of typing between charges.

    Live Without Boundaries with the Most Versatile, Rugged, Bluetooth Keyboard and Case

    Keyboard Mode

    The magnetic hinge holds your iPad Air 2 at virtually any viewing angle while backlit keys, set in a spacious typing area, ensure fast, accurate typing in any situation.

    Video Mode

    Reverse your iPad Air 2 and set it at the perfect viewing angle so you can watch all your favorite videos in comfort, anywhere.

    Case Mode

    Tough polycarbonate, inlaid with durable silicone, covers a stainless steel plate that provides ultimate protection and a solid typing surface.

    Book Mode

    The magnetic hinge reverses to secure your iPad Air 2 in a convenient book mode that protects your keyboard and iPad Air 2 while you read.

    Rugged Construction

    Engineered with tough polycarbonate and soft silicone, with a hidden stainless steel sheet for added protection, the Rugged Book is designed to deflect impact damage away from your iPad Air 2 and keep it looking as new as the day you got it, no matter where your adventures take you.

    2-Year Battery Life

    Designed for your busy life, the Rugged Book features a powerful lithium polymer battery that keeps you typing for up to two years between charges!

    Product Description

    The ZAGG Rugged Book wireless Bluetooth keyboard features tough polycarbonate and soft silicone that deliver unmatched protection. Engineered with a hidden stainless steel sheet for added protection, the Rugged Book is designed to deflect impact damage away from your iPad Air and keep it looking as new as the day you got it, no matter where your adventures take you. A unique, magnetic hinge secures your iPad at virtually any angle and converts into four multifunction modes while a lithium polymer battery provides up to two years of typing between charges.

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    Customer reviews

    4.2 out of 5 stars
    4.2 out of 5
    2,823 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the durability of the case. They say it is very protective and feels solid. They also like the ease of use. However, some customers have reported issues with the weight and hinge. They mention that the case is very bulky and adds a bit of weight to the iPad. Customers also have mixed opinions on quality, value, battery life, and ease of disconnection.

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    874 customers mention724 positive150 negative

    Customers like the durability of the case. They mention that it is very protective, and has a solid feel. Some say that the case is bulky and heavy, but it makes them feel good about protecting their iPad.

    "...magnets that hold the iPad onto the keyboard part of the case are extremely strong. I never feel like it's coming off or too loose...." Read more

    "...edges causing bubbles (which I was not), but again, the screen is always well protected if you close the case...." Read more

    "...The quality of this case is pretty high. It's rugged, thick, protective, and heavy, none of which are problems for somebody who is protective of..." Read more

    "...I like good keys, and this keyboard is great for what it is.Very protective, it's taken a few tumbles and been no worse for the wear...." Read more

    199 customers mention141 positive58 negative

    Customers find the keyboard very easy to use, with smooth and high-quality keys. They also say it makes reading and general browsing very easy and cuts down on the bulk of the case. The keyboard is convenient and rugged, and is great for typing on.

    "...hate using the virtual keyboard on the iPad, but this now makes typing a pleasure...." Read more

    "...First impressions: Excellent key layout and spacing, setup took under 5 minutes, battery drain excellent – I see ~15% drain/day on 2hrs of typing +..." Read more

    "...so every time you take a break, then go back to typing, it takes a few seconds to respond...." Read more

    "...The keyboard is great to type on and the stand works in all three modes as you would expect...." Read more

    1,039 customers mention721 positive318 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the keyboard case. Some mention that it has a great keyboard, multi-colored backlit LED, and solid case. However, others say that the keyboard is inconsistent, flawed, and had keys pop off after a few drops. The keyboard typing takes a little getting used to, and the keypad seems slightly recessed.

    "...To be clear: the only backlights color is white. It’s excellent. Bright enough to see in even brighter conditions, but not so harsh to hurt eyes in..." Read more

    "...The good:Typing is great, better than some of the newer macbooks. I like good keys, and this keyboard is great for what it is...." Read more

    "...The one drawback is the weight... it is a heavy beast and built like a tank, but that's one consequence I'm quite willing to live with given all of..." Read more

    "...Having it backlit is a nice extra. I haven't used it but it's nice to have just in case. Also, getting 2 years of use between charges is amazing!..." Read more

    246 customers mention155 positive91 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the keyboard. Some mention it's worth the weight and the extra price, while others say it'd be better off buying a new computer.

    "...It's rugged, thick, protective, and heavy, none of which are problems for somebody who is protective of their devices...." Read more

    "...The price did seem steep, but it's definitely is adding the value to my iPad, especially since I can still use it like an iPad, or as a laptop...." Read more

    "...I'm very pleased with the case and firmly believe it was worth the extra investment." Read more

    "...The weight is not a problem for me, nor is the extra bulk. I like the fact that it is so solid...." Read more

    169 customers mention100 positive69 negative

    Customers are mixed about the battery life of the keyboard. Some mention that it has great battery life, while others say that it will not last two years if you use it heavily. The battery drain is excellent, with 15% drain/day. However, some customers say that the battery began to run down quickly, and has died after almost two years.

    "...Excellent key layout and spacing, setup took under 5 minutes, battery drain excellent – I see ~15% drain/day on 2hrs of typing + 3hrs of..." Read more

    "...Exactly two years after purchase, the battery failed, as did the keyboard's ability to communicate with the iPad,even when it was plugged in to a..." Read more

    "...Battery life is great, and after four month I still have not needed to charge it...." Read more

    "...Battery life is nuts. I think I've charged it 3 times since I got it two years ago...." Read more

    153 customers mention102 positive51 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of disconnection. Some mention that they can easily detach the iPad from the keyboard by just pulling it out. However, others say that the iPad pops out of the hinge groove that holds it to the keyboard.

    "...The hinge is very easy to disconnect and re-connect the iPad back to...." Read more

    "...Very strong magnets at that. But I like how easily it comes off when I'm wanting to play games and not have the keyboard in the way...." Read more

    "...This caused that side of the hinge to detach, and made the whole folding unit almost unusable...." Read more

    "...The iPad case itself is thick and protective, and relatively easy to remove if necessary...." Read more

    235 customers mention43 positive192 negative

    Customers are not happy with the weight of the keyboard. They mention that it adds a bit of weight to the iPad air, and the keyboard section alone is heavy. Some say that the keyboard is very bulky and heavy in comparison to other multi-part heavy cases.

    "...The one drawback is the weight... it is a heavy beast and built like a tank, but that's one consequence I'm quite willing to live with given all of..." Read more

    "...The case is heavy, but because the iPad can be detached and folded shut everything is protected I no longer need a case to keep the screen..." Read more

    "...The OK:It's a bit bulky. Even for a protective case, its thicker than most laptops. Depending on your use this could be good or bad..." Read more

    "...They might loosen up with repeated use. That would be nice. Oh, it is heavy. Not really an issue for me but it might be for some...." Read more

    221 customers mention15 positive206 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the hinge of the keyboard. They mention that it breaks easily, starts to weaken, and does not last. Some say that the hinge on the device eventually failed, making it all but useless.

    "...LATER... Still love the keyboard... it worked perfectly but the hinge loosened up to the point where the iPad flopped around a bit...." Read more

    "...So in summary, great case hampered by a shoddily designed hinge...." Read more

    "...But the case has been somewhat broken for a long time now. I been extremely careful with it even though it seems to be, was very sturdy...." Read more

    "...It lasted for about a year until it began to crack at the edges at the stress point, then soon after the entire thing cracked in one big line...." Read more

    The best there is, nonetheless overpriced
    4 Stars
    The best there is, nonetheless overpriced
    TLDR; you're spending big money on this so consider my complaints before buying. and heed advice to help your investment last. Certain aspects of this product do not live up to the price point.The GOOD: First, this is the best case/keyboard combo. I've tried many. In 2 years I've dropped my ipad in this case countless times while managing a restaurant, traveling, and using it constantly at home as well (WITH screen protector! Be smart and always use a screen protector no matter what), and I do mean constantly, I use my ipad for everything, as a phone, for graphic design, business, I mean I use my ipad most of my day, and this case has MOSTLY stood the test of time. The keyboard will hold a charge for a couple of nights if you are using it for a few hours with the backlight on, and without the backlight it lasts much longer. IF you don't use the actual keyboard much, it will last months and months no problem. I didn't charge it for like 6 months, but didn't use the keyboard very often, and it lit right up the second I went to use it one night, after all of that time, and lasted a few of hours too!The magnetic/detachable design is the absolute best. Very strong magnets, extremely convenient. The magnet design (not the hinge) is the strongest aspect of this product.THE BAD: The keyboard had keys pop off after like the second time i dropped it, and I was dropping it from a low hight, sitting in a low chair. They pop back in... BUT, the keyboard parts underneath the plastic deform easily inside of the case. The keyboard section alone is heavy, so it does fall hard (which this product is marketed as being able to withstand within reason), and the outside is fine, but the inside hardware of the keyboard is not secured in an effective way. It's hard to take a picture of, but if you look s closely in the picture you can see an example: the space bar is slightly deformed, raised up a millimeter or two at the back of it, now while it doesn't look terrible, the spacebar is actually very compromised underneath, something jolted out of place beneath it, so you have to mash it to register the keystroke. Without an effective spacebar, the most used key, typing is pretty dang difficult. For reference: the space bar thing happened very early on when it fell from my lap in a low chair, I mean it literally fell like less than 18 inches. The outside rubber it very durable, but the interior impact design for the keys/keyboard was not well-considered, and I expected that from what I paid for this case. (as you dear reader may know by now, this case is very expensive). Another problem with the heavy keyboard section is it makes the ipad fall harder when they are dropped while connected. Luckily the ipad unit is does its job! ALTHOUGH ONLY WITH A SCREEN PROTECTOR. This case will NOT guard your screen. I have gone through 4 or 5 screen protectors. YOUR SCREEN WILL BREAK INSIDE OF THIS CASE WITHOUT A SCREEN PROTECTOR. Protect your investment and always use a screen protector in unison with this product. That's honestly just sound advice for any electronic device.Now, the worst problem for me was the magnetic hinge breaking. It did NOT break right away, and even though I didn't use the keyboard much, I did use it to hold up the ipad ALL of the time. It lasted for about a year until it began to crack at the edges at the stress point, then soon after the entire thing cracked in one big line. Not from dropping it mind you (I'm genuinely a very careful owner), but rather just from opening and closing it with the ipad. The gunk in the photo is from me attempting to gorilla glue it, but no apoxy I've used has been strong enough to repair it, so now I can't type with it open at an angle or anything like that, because it just falls out. Very annoying, because the display mode is a feature I use literally all of the time.One last small gripe, I wish this was available in white. Black is real slick and cool looking, but dust and stuff shows up SO easily on this case. It is easy to clean, but I just wish it was white so you couldn't see every speck of everything.In the end, if those small details were addressed, I'd spend twice the money I did for this, again and again. Keep that in mind, ZAGG! Step up your game, you're the Ferrari of ipad cases, don't skimp on the longevity features of an otherwise perfect product.
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    JUNKZI
    5.0 out of 5 stars Buen producto.
    Reviewed in Mexico on December 7, 2018
    J. K. Pike
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great product Highly recommend it. However, some may find it bulky.
    Reviewed in Canada on October 22, 2017
    Tim Stewart
    5.0 out of 5 stars Durable
    Reviewed in Australia on November 19, 2018
    Mich Canito
    5.0 out of 5 stars El mejor teclado que pude encontrar
    Reviewed in Mexico on June 26, 2018
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    5.0 out of 5 stars El mejor teclado que pude encontrar
    Reviewed in Mexico on June 26, 2018
    Me sorprendí al verla, usaba la funda original de apple con el teclado original pero solo se puede usar en una superficie plana, así que opte por ver algo del teclado rígido y encontré este accesorio. Me encanta la marca Zagg por su calidad y esta no la hace mal, funciona perfecto y la luz es el plus perfecto que le falta a una persona que suele trabajar en lugares con baja iluminación. El diseño se ve bien y la textura... esa si es un poco mediocre pero cumple con la función.
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    Doogs
    1.0 out of 5 stars Overpriced rubbish
    Reviewed in Australia on April 14, 2021
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    Doogs
    1.0 out of 5 stars Overpriced rubbish
    Reviewed in Australia on April 14, 2021
    Used keyboard for less than 5 minutes, one side of the space bar key has already become detached from the keyboard. Not remotely fit for purpose in spite of the considerable cost. Don't buy it.
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