Logitech Flip Folio puts a detachable keyboard on the back of 11-inch and 13-inch iPad cases instead of making it a permanent front cover. Pull the keyboard off, set the tablet where you want it, and type with the screen farther from your hands. That separation is its best idea.
The case supports both portrait and landscape viewing, which matters when you're reading a document rather than typing in a wide app. The keyboard magnetically parks on the case for travel and can be used independently when the iPad is on a table. Logitech offers versions for different iPad sizes, so check the exact fit and camera opening before buying. A 13-inch setup will take a different amount of bag space from the smaller one.
There is a simple tradeoff. A detachable keyboard is more flexible at a desk, but it becomes a second object to place and keep track of. If you write mostly on a lap, an attached keyboard case may feel more secure. At a café table, you can put the iPad beside a notebook while the keyboard stays in front of you.
What works
- Keyboard can sit apart from the iPad
- Portrait and landscape viewing
What to know
- Keyboard and case occupy separate spots while working
- Fit varies by iPad generation and size
The keyboard pairs with up to three Bluetooth devices and has Easy-switch keys. That lets one set of keys move between an iPad, iPhone, and Mac without moving the case. The battery and pairing routine still belong to the keyboard, not the iPad.
The Flip Folio is for someone who alternates between reading, sketching, and writing on one iPad. Its detachable keyboard is a practical advantage if a flat surface is usually nearby.
