this be a terrific accessory for the original iPad if you find yourself typing to any extent on the iPad screen . the best addition ? Arrow key ! part of what make it so terrfic be that you can use in either portrait or landscape orientation . I have use the keyboard that allow only portrait and they be bad for email . it be a ok case , where you fold the stand element down and place the ipad screen-down into the unit . it be very secure and do not scratch the screen , it can be a little tricky to remove and I have be think about adhering a small tab of some kind to the edge of my ` pad to make it easier . I like this product so much I be buy one for my elder father .