Handson with the clamcase pro keyboard case for ipad air 2. The clamcase pro for ipad air 2 offers the best keyboard weve tested on an ipad keyboard case, but its price tag may deter some. The first thing most people will notice about this case is how similar it looks to a macbook air. And with up to 10 hours of battery life, ipad air can go all day on a single charge. Download the facebook ipad app and get a new way to experience facebook. Clamcase pro for ipad air keyboard case bryan hauer. Cooper notekee f8s keyboard case for ipad 6, ipad 5, ipad air. On a technical level, the ipad air is much faster than the ipad 4, but when youre comparing plenty fast to ridiculously fast, you probably arent looking at a musthave killer feature. Incipio clamcase allinone keyboard case ipad mini 123 ipd264wslv. It was becoming a bit bothersome to pack my laptop to travel just so i can turn out some articles and try to keep up with my classes. The older clamcase pro for ipad air s opening for the ipad air s 3. The clamcase pro isnt rugged, but its polycarbonate design provides more protection than cases that dont cover the entire ipad. The clamcase pro has the better keyboard only by a narrow margin, but the zagg slim book offers a little more versatility with its detachable keyboard and case sections. To see if your mac or pc is compatible with your ipad, check the system requirements for your model.
Clamcase has somewhat rectified this issue by including a headphone connector adapter, but the opening is now even narrower than before. The clamcase pro for ipad air 2 is, as you may envision, a clamshellstyle case that completely includes the ipad. They bend and twist, theyre sturdy, and the keyboards feel good, too. Made with an integrated rechargeable battery so you can easily charge your phone and use the. Looking for a good clamshell type keyboard for my new ipad. Join the millions experiencing better sleep, lower stress, and less anxiety with our. The keyboard comes with the shims installed for the original ipad air, so i needed to replace these for the slimmer fit of my ipad air 2. The difference in quality between the two was outrageous. Clamcase pro case for ipad air 2 a premium keyboard.
Also, the slim book allows me to very easily remove the ipad from the keyboard base while still having the back cover on the ipad attached for protection. Bookbook for ipad is a gorgeous leather case designed to fit the family of ipads like a glove. Incipio clamcase pro ipad air 2 keyboard case ebay. I have been using for 4 weeks, not everyday, but have only charged once. After inserting my ipad 3 into the clamcase pro and schlepping it to the last gate at san francisco airport, one immediately became clear. Well, recommendations for a keyboard case type case would be good too. Our advice if money is no object, the clamcase pro is the best keyboard case for the ipad air, period. Targus versavu classic folio case for apple ipad 10. Jan 23, 2015 the clamcase pro for ipad air 2 is, as you may envision, a clamshellstyle case that completely includes the ipad.
Handson with the clamcase pro keyboard case for ipad air. Michael gives his opinion after using the clamcase pro for ipad air 2 the past week. It connects very quickly every time, the battery life is great. Jan 26, 2015 the clamcase pro for ipad air 2 is an excellent keyboard case.
Overall, aside from the weight, the clamcase pro for ipad air has a really great design with superb build quality. Unboxing clamcase pro ipad air teclado tipo macbook air. Inside and out, the clamcase pro and zagg slim book for ipad air 2 are direct rivals. This case and keyboard combo device is made for the ipad air 2 and connects to it wirelessly via bluetooth 3. Unfortunately, little known to me, i had been sent an ipad air 2, and this case is only for ipad air, i. Clamcase pro makes your ipad look like a thick macbook air. Dec 29, 2014 also, the slim book allows me to very easily remove the ipad from the keyboard base while still having the back cover on the ipad attached for protection.
Incipio clamcase pro ipad air 2 keyboard case white. Its a very nice case but i was a little dissappointed for a couple of reasons. Unleash your productivity with our versatile, bluetooth keyboards for tablets and ipads. Each bookbook is a handmade, oneofakind, hardback leather case designed to protect and enhance your ipad experience. The second killer factor is that the edge of the ipad case dont quite go. I thought from looking at the pictures that it was totally silver. Incipio unveils new clamcase keyboard cases for ipads. The inside of the case really looks like a macbook air. The adhesive makes this a slightly fiddly process, so the. If you are looking for a keyboard case for your new ipad air then you will. Theres some aluminum around the keyboard, but the overall impression is plastic. Some keys not working on zagg folio for ipad air 2.
The clamcase pro for ipad air adds a great keyboard and has a clever bendback design. Incipio clamcase prompt for the ipad air 2 close following its acquisition of clamcase last summer, incipio has just unveiled a new range of keyboard cases designed especially for ipads at ces in. Jan 06, 2016 incipio clamcase prompt for the ipad air 2 close following its acquisition of clamcase last summer, incipio has just unveiled a new range of keyboard cases designed especially for ipads at ces in. With all of the bluetooth keyboards that have appeared over the years for the ipad, there was one that really stuck out in my mind as the best overall and that was the clamcase pro. It opens and closes as you would a book, and restricts the use of the ipad to only. A really great case that really makes your ipad feel like a small laptop. Sep 09, 2014 the construction of the clamcase pro for the ipad air is firstrate. My ipad isnt my first tablet but strangely enough its the first tablet ive actually carried daily.
It might be the best keyboard case available right now. I recently received the clam case pro for my ipad air. Aug 12, 2014 unboxing clamcase pro ipad air teclado tipo macbook air. Clamcase pro turns the ipad air into a macbook zdnet. Cooper notekee f8s keyboard case for ipad 6, ipad 5, ipad air 1, ipad 9. Not a foldable case type one, but one that the ipad locks into and opens and closes like a laptop. Clamcase pro for ipad air and ipad mini have a lot to. Clamcase pro for ipad air and ipad mini have a lot. Incipio clamcase pro bluetooth keyboard shell cover case for. The ipad air 2 version of the clamcase pro is an excellent keyboard. I received a lovely new ipad air in november 2014 and, shortly after, ordered this clamcase to protect my investment, having had a very good experience with the clamcase for ipad. Keyboard with laptop style clamshell case together with the ipad, this takes. Mar 04, 2015 the keyboard comes with the shims installed for the original ipad air, so i needed to replace these for the slimmer fit of my ipad air 2. There is a polycarbonate shell that protects the ipad air, and the base with the keyboard is brushed aluminum reminiscent of.
Feb 14, 2011 we should also mention that the clamcase itself weighs in at 1. Some keys not working on zagg folio for i apple community. I want to get a clamshell keyboard to give it more of a mini laptop feel to it. My ipad now weighed as much as a inch macbook air and. The clamcase pro for ipad air 2 is an excellent keyboard case. Open the case and unpeel the 2 black stickers in the top corners of the keyboard. You might still be able to find keyboards that will fit the original ipad 1 but these. Aug 06, 2014 with all of the bluetooth keyboards that have appeared over the years for the ipad, there was one that really stuck out in my mind as the best overall and that was the clamcase pro. The second killer factor is that the edge of the ipad case dont quite go over the edges of the ipad. For ipad air owners looking to use their ipad as a laptop while still keeping the function of a tablet need to look no further than the clamcase for ipad air. The ipad air 2 snaps snugly into the top of the case so snugly, in fact. Dec 12, 2012 step 1 ipad clamcase you can skip the first 2 steps if you dont want to detach the upper and keyboard covers from each other. Incipio clamcase pro for ipad air 2, clamcase pro bluetooth.
Incipio clamcase pro bluetooth keyboard shell cover case. Featuring a backlit keyboard, excellent key action, dedicated function keys and a 360 degree hinge that allows the. The clamcase pro for ipad air 2 is, as you might imagine, a clamshellstyle case that fully encompasses the ipad. The keyboard is a little small when you are using the ipad mini but its not bad. Bookbook for ipad mini 5 hardback leather case twelve. I have a good friend who swears by the clamcase for his air 1. Step 1 ipad clamcase you can skip the first 2 steps if you dont want to detach the upper and keyboard covers from each other.
The construction of the clamcase pro for the ipad air is firstrate. Aug 04, 2014 they bend and twist, theyre sturdy, and the keyboards feel good, too. The ipad air 2 version of the clamcase pro is an excellent keyboard case with the best keyboard weve ever tested on an ipad keyboard. Both look very similar, and one is even clad in white while the other is adorned in black. Apple may provide or recommend responses as a possible solution based on the information provided. Flip through bigger, better photos and zoom in on friends updates. Cooper notekee f8s keyboard case for ipad 6, ipad 5, ipad. Its been great for surfing, streaming and a few article edits here and there but the lack of keyboard made it pretty impossible to function for an extended.
The ipad air 2 snaps well into the top of the case so comfortably, actually, that it can be tough to remove and alltime low of the cover houses black macbookstyle tricks. This is nice when im playing a game and dont need the keyboard. This item clamcase pro ipad air keyboard case arteck ultrathin apple ipad air 29. This site contains user submitted content, comments and opinions and is for informational purposes only. I think the weight spec on the website is way off, the ipad air 2 is 437 grams, meaning this case and keyboard are 797 grams, or 28 ounces, or 1 34 pounds. Buy incipio clamcase pro for ipad air 2, clamcase pro bluetooth keyboard 100. When your work is done, know that your ipad is safely housed in a protective portfolio designed for the digital world. Battery life clamcase claims that it takes two hours to charge the clamcase pro, which will give users 100 hours of usage or up to 6 months of standby time. This is a good look, but requires forgoing the metal finish of the ipad for a plastic casing.