ZaggFolio iPad 2 Case Review Redux
Update: ZaggFolio announced for the new iPad!! We figured the ZaggFolio deserved to have a redux review. Zagg has now officially updated their ZaggFolio iPad 2 case with a new latch that works great. In response, we are officially bumping up our review from 4 stars to 5 stars. If you aren’t familiar with the ZaggFolio case, it is the latest and greatest iPad Accessory to come out of the Zagg laboratories since the ZaggMate. It combines the best bluetooth iPad keyboard on the market with a slick carbon fiber style portfolio hard case. We love the keyboard, and now that the latch issue is fixed, we love the case as well! Check out our redux review inside.
The “It” Factor
We’ve said it before, and will probably say it again- Zagg has “it.” That elusive ability to identify problems and common place design flaws that we never knew existed and make products to fix them that combine quality, style, and affordability all in one beautiful package. The ZaggFolio for the iPad 2 is yet another outstanding evolution in the iPad accessory market. We’ve all seen the standard iPad case/keyboard combo before, but most suffer extensively from low quality keyboards and cheap ‘made in china’ cases. By and large their prices are inflated, their descriptions over-deliver, and the product under-performs.
ZaggFolio: This one is different
Quality is not something that has been sacrificed in the ZaggFolio’s construction. The keyboard is the best we’ve ever laid fingers on in the iPad 2 accessory market. It’s island key configuration makes for easy typing and an oh-so-satisfying tactile feel when you really start pounding out the prose. It has been tailor made for the iPad in every way. Starting with the aluminum body which keeps it light but sturdy, moving on to the black keys that are perfectly spaced (even for those with large hands), and traveling right on down to the iPad specific function keys that allow you to control all the essential features on your iPad with the press of a button. The internal battery of the keyboard will last weeks on a single charge as well.
If you want to read more about this keyboard then check out our ZaggKEYS SOLO review where we did a full writeup of it. Spoiler alert: We love it.
Making The Case For The Case…
The keyboard is only half the fun of the ZaggFolio though, we would be remiss not to address the Folio case for the iPad 2 as well. This hard shell case is constructed to hold your iPad 2 firmly and securely while barely covering the tablet’s screen at all. Outside it is black with a carbon fiber pattern that not only looks cool but also makes it nice and grippy. Inside it is line with a luxurious feeling microfiber material that will keep your tablet from getting any scratches.
Old Latch Vs. New Latch
The previous version of the ZaggFolio had issues with the latch… in that it did not latch. However, this new version has completely fixed the latching issues. The folio case now latches as snug as a bug in a rug and feels incredibly tight and secure when closed. It’s not going to pop open unless you want it too. The folks at Zagg have been good in responding to all the complaints of the original buyers and sending out replacement cases promptly.
The folio case also features the auto on/off magnet for quick start up and shut down that we all know and love. It provides easy access to all the iPad’s essential ports and holes, and even turns into a stand.
ZaggFolio- Till Death Do Us Part
We seriously like the new ZaggFolio iPad 2 Case. It is is the best marriage of keyboard and iPad 2 case on the market to date. And in a market where so many similar marriages end in break ups and returns… this is saying a lot. You may begin to seriously consider ditching your laptop once you lay your hands on one of these. We didn’t think it was possible to top the stunningly beautiful ZaggMate, but we thoroughly enjoy being surprised again and again by the folks at Zagg.
Check it out for yourself! You won’t be disappointed!
Check out the ZaggFolio available for $99.99 ($129.99 for premium leather) right now.
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I love the case!! How cool is aluminum, keeping it lightweight and safe from my 1 year old son’s little hands
What’s not to loveabout it I mean find me one thing wrong with it…haha you can’t like I thought lol.
I like that it looks like apple made it.
I am hard on my gear and have been resisting tablets for a long time as I never found a case that did not wiegh a ton or did not protect. This is the greatest case I have seen and I no longer need to lug the laptop.
I LOVE this case.. Keyboard, aluminum, lightweight! Nothing else could compare. No complaints all smiles! Best wishes.
Product looks to be very high quality. I am glad to see a company that wants to manufacture high quality products. Continue to strive for high quality, it makes the consumers experience much better.
I’ve been field testing out the original Zagg keyboard for the iPad 2 (logitech keyboard case) but I’m very reluctant to make this a daily driver due to the back of the iPad being exposed. Sure, I have a ZaggSkin on the back, but I feel like it’s still more vulnerable than I’d like.
But after seeing the new ZaggFolio, I think I’ve found a new keyboard for my iPad. Zagg’s keyboards are the best I’ve found for the iPad, and combining it with a folio is exactly what I’m looking for. It looks like it marries both style and function, without compromising either!
I’m looking forward to testing this keyboard/case out and seeing how true their promotional video is regarding the ease of sliding out the iPad from the case.
What is not to like. First off, it’s by Zagg a name I’ve trusted to my electronics for quite some time. Second it has a keyboard which lets you utilize the full screen of the ipad. The outside design elements are useful as well as striking. The texture will allow your ipad not to slide on things. I have been known to put my ipad on my dash while driving (short distances) and it slides because of the leather case for it. I like that the openings for the camera and buttons are close but allow for use. Some cases have a full opening for the camera which can lead to disaster if it hits something.
I think Zagg always has “it” and if I don’t win this one, I’m buying it so… there you have it!!
hey if other people do have it, what do you think of it?
I am betting that this case will be ‘the one’. I have been on many dates with other cases. The first was to basic – no buttons to push, no (bluetooth) connection. The second just wasn’t firm enough for the couch or the bedroom. The third, which I will be breaking up with today, claimed to know many positions, to turn me on automatically, and to have the juice to go on for hours…all lies and hyperbole.
ZaggFolio, please be my one and only. From everything I’ve read you have it all: beauty, stamina, strength, security, and, most importantly, easy access to all my ports. I’m sure we’ll make a strong, wireless connection.
XOXOXOX
Brooke’s Ipad 2
While I love the iPad, it fals short in one aspect. When you make a typing mistake, I find it difficult to place the cursor where I need to make the change.
Thus the need for a keyboard with arrow keys to move the cursor. I know there are stand alone keyboards, but I want one that is incorporated into the case.
After doing a lot of research, I find that the ZaggFolio looks to be the best design. I believe it complements the design of the iPad. I think the late Steve Jobs (R.I.P.) would approve of the design.
I really love the Zagg cases and was hoping I could get in on the competition for a new case. I recently purchased a new tablet and was able to get an IPAD 2. Now that I have one, taking care with it has become a consuming focus for me.
Your cases are known for excellence and I personally believe you are looking forward and making new products to anticipate our needs. I can’t wait to see what’s next.
- James
The ZaggFolio is ZaggTastic! The Zagg brand goes hand-in-hand with my Apple products. (RIP Steve Jobs) Can someone say MICROFIBER lining!!! It’ll surely help my shiny new iPad stay brand new. Cheers to you, iPadAccessories.com! Thanks for the opportunity.
I love the keyboard. I tried others that friends have had and hated the feel of them, but this one is fantastic. Less type-Os in my future!
ODE TO THE ZAGGFOLIO & IPAD (an epic love poem)
Once upon a time a little iPad2
Gripped my heart, completely unexpected
And I knew there was one thing I must do—
Make sure my new baby stayed protected.
So the Zaggfolio stepped into my happy life
And surrounded my iPad with its HARD EXTERIOR
And soon they were like husband and wife
And I started to feel like I was inferior:
The Zaggfolio was far more than I had planned
With a SOFT INNER QUALITY that my iPad admired
And was even willing to MAKE A STAND
To hold her up, as her beauty required.
The Zaggfolio provided the PERFECT KEYS
To LATCH AND UNLATCH my iPad’s heart
There’s never been a more beautiful couple than these
My Zaggfolio and iPad 2 will never be apart!!!
(Zaggfolio’s outstanding features are in all caps above)
I love the Ipad 2 case because it’s multi-functional. I am in and out of classroom observing best practices. What an ideal way to protect and type successful implementation. Great concept and a wonderful tool for both educators and students.
Suzanne
It’s awesome ! Weather it’s look or the keyboard or the case. A complete package for the iPad. I like it most Because it has all the features which I needed like case , stand and keyboard. It makes life easy and iPad safe from damages. Keep the good work up
My wishes are with u all for the bright future ahead.
Regards
Ashram
Its awesome product to meet ease requirement… i love it hurray
when result is going to announce??
Love the look! Anything that makes the system easier is a plus with me.
The results were announced last week. The winner was Brooke. Thanks for entering, and stay tuned for more giveaways!
there is no auto capilization with the keyboard. whe i use the touch screen i get auto capilization. is there a way to fix this.
I LOVE this case.. Keyboard, aluminum, lightweight!