Samsung Galaxy Tab Keyboard Case Provides Good Typing and Protection
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The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Bluetooth Keyboard Case ($150 as of December 1, 2011) is, as its name implies, designed to work with the Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet. Among Android tablets, the Tab 10.1 is the only model that has a made-to-match Bluetooth keyboard case.
For that matter, of the keyboard cases I've seen for Android tablets and Apple's iPad, this is the thinnest, sleekest option out there. With the Tab inside, the case stands at about three-quarters of an inch, which makes it just a bit thicker than the Toshiba Thrive tablet without a case. I would consider the resulting, highly portable combination sleek even if it were just a folio cover, so the fact that it has a full Bluetooth keyboard inside makes it even more amazing. The case also has a built-in stand to keep the tablet propped up on a table--a huge benefit.
The main trade-off for achieving such a slim design? The battery is built in, and charges via a Micro-USB cable.
Another issue is that the keyboard sits perfectly flat. It feels as if you're typing straight down on the desk, which isn't the most comfortable position for extended typing sessions. In addition, you don't get much clearance with the keyboard close against the screen. The keys are matte plastic and small, and Samsung has reduced the right Shift key in favor of full-size up and down arrow keys.
Source: IDG News Service