iPad (5th generation, 2017) Keyboard, Arteck Ultra-Thin Bluetooth Keyboard Folio Case Cover with Built-In Stand Groove for Apple iPad 5 and iPad Air 1 with 130 Degree Swivel Rotating

Ordered two as my boyfriend also recently bought himself an iPad having seen and tested out mine. Really impressed with the overall quality and the function key (blue ‘Fn’) which allows the numbers to have alternative uses such as screen brightness adjustment, volume, swapping between apps and copy/paste. Has Pound (£), Euro (€) and Dollar ($) keys - which I noticed many people asking about - some of which are accessed either by using the regular ‘function’ (Fn) key, or the Alt key as some of them even have 3 uses, and the appropriate number. Quite a bit smaller than my MacBook that I’m used to but definitely my go-to now as it was the only thing my iPad was lacking! People with larger than average hands could find the adjustment that bit more difficult depending on what they are accustomed to, but I see no reason why anyone shouldn’t be able to use this - my other half thinks it’s the best thing he now owns! It fits flush to the edges of the iPad 2018 that we both have, and is weighted enough that the iPad doesn’t bowl it over but not so much that the case and iPad are not travel-friendly or overly heavy. Comes with a charging wire that although it’s short, I don’t think I’ll be needing much as the case has not been charged since arriving with me 3 days ago, and is in perfect working order despite being used all the time. Keyboard goes to sleep after around an hour or two of no use and can be used while charging. The iPad stands in the case at multiple different angles depending on what you need - doesn’t go quite as far back as a MacBook can but no complaint on it. Only thing I can’t give an accurate review on is the physical longevity as I’ve only had it 3 days, but no hiccups yet. For £19.99 each at time of purchase (June 2018), less than half the price of a regular Apple folding case (nice cases, but constantly falling off), it’s certainly worth grabbing. Two very happy customers!

Early days but seems an excellent product. Replaces a Brydge which was 'ok,' for 3 years but eventually could not handle Blue Tooth any more.These keyboards cost a fraction of the price of the Brydge.The Arteck also looks better, the Brydge has a stupid arrangement with rubber protectors for its metal Ipad holders which never fitted properly. This keyboard has a full width holder for the Ipad and its plastic so it holds firmly, looks neat and does not pose any scratch danger to your Ipad case.I thought about the durability of plastic but in fact the Arteck seems pretty strong and in fact most laptops I have owned over the past 30 years have had either plastic or rubberised casing not aluminum. The case looks very attractive and professional.The charging is via a fairly standard lead unlike Brydge which has a 'unique,' connection that unsettlingly never seems to fully click in.Keyboard is very nice, keys are very responsive, the weight is light and the grip and the angle of operation for the Ipad are all easily adjustable and it stays in place.Very good product - I hope first experiences continue as strongly and I feel it is a worthwhile recommendation.Note: The star ratings above reflect that 2 weeks of ownership does not enable battery life assessment and the touch screen rating is for the Ipad. The Arteck is rated as a BT keyboard!

The keyboard is a standard qwerty layout and is easy to use but it tends to lag a little prior to typing, once this lag has fought up the keyboard operates fine and is fairly sturdy. There are little vinyl strips in on the inside of the screen location lugs which came loose and i have superglued them in place and the little rubber feet have also come away. Other tan that the keyboard has only needed to be charged 3 times in the time i have owned it and given the amount of use it gets is really good. Good product for the money but there are better products if you are willing to spend the vast amount they want for them. However i have now updated this review to a 4 star for customer service as they have kindly sent me a new item as a replacement for the original. Great service, thanks

I've been putting off buying a Bluetooth keyboard for my (work issued iPad Air), but I'm glad that I finally thought to invest in one. I've only had it a week or so, but it's already part of my life. I can't comment on durability or power usage yet, but so far so good.I'd read so many reviews and kept coming back to this model. The high ratings helped make up my mind, that and the 'less is more' style meaning it doesn't dramatically add bulk to your slim iPad Air, as only the connecting hinge goes over the side of the iPad, not (like some) covering the whole tablet. This makes it look slimmer and lighter, which it will be compared to a full cover model.My iPad has a silver back and white surround (not my choice, as I'd have had a black surround, but it was issued by my work, so . . . ) and this actually matches well with the keyboard, so much so that I've been asked if it's an Apple own brand. I know at least two colleagues who are looking to buy one now having 'had a go' on mine.I still like to use my iPad as a tablet and have never liked clipped on covers, so I have always keep it in a pouch type zip-up bag (Belkin) to keep it safe when not in use. The iPad and keyboard fit in this without any issues. So when at home it's a 'keyboard off' lightweight tablet (gently pull them apart) and at work it's a mini laptop (simply push the iPad back on to the hinge).Connecting to Bluetooth was easy and the layout is familiar so I quickly got used to typing. Pages & emails are so much easier than using it as a tablet. You do still use the touch screen for navigation, but once you need to type you now have a full screen, not half of it covered up by the on-screen keyboard.When closed the iPad powers off and the soft keys protect the screen.Stop reading reviews . . . buy this one!