Logitech Combo Touch iPad 10th Gen Case, Detachable Keyboard, Large Precision Trackpad, Backlit Keyboard, Smart Connector - Oxford Gray

I am not one to normally write reviews on anything simply because I couldn’t be bothered to do so. But this combo touch drastically changed the way I do work. As a college student I take a MacBook with me to school everyday but the fear of dropping it or getting it stolen has always left me a bit paranoid about taking it around everywhere. It’s also relatively bulky and takes up a majority of desk space. As a previous power user I never considered using an iPad for anything other than movies and light browsing, but at this point 90% of what I do is done easier and faster on iPad than the Mac equivalents. Listening to music, writing essays, doing research on the web is all done better for me since I got the combo touch. And as mentioned previously about the MacBook size, this thing sits nicely on my desks with enough room to write or do any full page assignments without feeling cluttered. I originally ordered a Magic Keyboard folio refurbished but had them cancel on me, out of spite I ordered this one because of next day delivery—I’m normally not a man who goes outside of the apple ecosystem often, but the build quality on this thing is exceptional, it has a premium fabric feel all around and feels nice and sturdy when carrying around, doesn’t feel like I’m going to cause any damage to the iPad if I drop it or hit it against anything. At half the price of the Magic Keyboard folio, why would you get anything over this? The backlit keyboard is a nice touch that the folio also doesn’t come with. If anything, I was wanting the folio for its simple magnetic 2-piece minimalist design, and while the combo touch does feel bulky at times, it doesn’t bother me as much as I’d thought.TLDRGreat for university students; faster than MacBook for 90% of things I do; premium design for the money

LOVE, works so well with my tablet. Iv had it for a couple months and i love it. Its very light weight and easy to detach when needed

Great case and durable. Feel it protects the ipad very well. Keyboard and touch pad work great as well and easy to type on

The first one I received had obviously been opened already (torn corners on box, torn pamphlets inside, etc.). I returned it immediately without any problem. Bad quality control, Amazon! The second one was obviously new & unopened. The good news: it's a sturdy, attractive case with a good keyboard and touch pad. The stand also works well. Suspect it will hold up well and protect the iPad. The bad news: Getting an iPad A 16 into the case isn't easy, to say the least, despite Logitech's claim that the case is designed for both the 10th Gen. iPad and the A 16 (11th Gen.). After working at it for at least half an hour, I finally managed to do it, though the iPad's rim is still slightly visible in a couple of places (no big deal in terms of functionality). I recommend fitting it into the case vertically rather than horizontally (easier to apply pressure where needed). I inserted the top of the IPad with the camera opening into the case, then begin gradually fitting the sides in working toward the other end. Getting the iPad's sides in seems to be what's needed in order to finally get the bottom of the IPad inserted -- but it ain't easy. I toyed with the idea of first heating the case's edges with a hair dryer to make them more flexible (who knows if it would have helped?), but in the end managed to get the job done the old fashioned way -- elbow grease + patience.

To start: I would choose this over Apple's keyboard folio for 10th gen iPads any day.Not needing to charge the keyboard is huge. You just set it in the case, and as long as the case is attached to the detachable keyboard you're set.The Combo Touch feels chunky, in a good way, for durability.I wish I could get the "school notebook" look for this, because I liked the vibe of my old case and this one is really drab and boring, but that's not even worth a star off and I'm sure someone out there makes a suitable sticker for it.I wouldn't bother with the other versions of this case, unless you are looking for purely a laptop experience. The combo touch makes this a viable laptop replacement, and still lets you use it as an ipad that doesn't have a keyboard. And if you get a 10th gen iPad on sale, like I did, and this? You get almost all of the functionality of Apple's proprietary apps without the huge cost investment.I will say: I do wish the stand to hold the ipad upright wasn't there, and replaced by a built-in hinge that naturally holds up the iPad. But it would also create a balance issue as the keyboard is much lighter. So, all in all, I can't take off points just for aesthetic especially when it's so functional. It holds the iPad up with a stand that was far more firm than I expected, and does give a good amount of angles to view from.I was worried that closing the case would put pressure on the keys, wearing them out over time, but the edges of the iPad housing are big enough that the ipad rests above the keys and isn't pressing down.The keyboard keys themselves have some nice action to them, and they seem durable (if I am shown wrong I am the kind of person to come back and edit reviews). The trackpad is very solid and you can do all of the tap guestures and pinch guestures on the trackpad itself.I needed an inexpensive laptop alternative with some ability for music creation, and with this I get access to Garageband, and can create/edit videos for online use without having to buy a questionable "renewed" macbook that still is overpriced and may not work, or a used macbook that may have been not well taken care of.Installing the iPad (putting it into the plastic housing) can be a bit of a pain even with the diagram, but also that means it's going to hold your iPad tightly.So, all in all, it's a really great purchase if you're looking for a laptop alternative that has a lot of power and doesn't run you your whole paycheck.

Don't buy Apple's overpriced stuff. This is better, and cheaper.