this case be lightweight and easily snap together to the ipad to protect it . it be ready then to use with the built-in display holder , which give you 3 different angle for view . the case be texture for a positive grip . on initial use , the keyboard feel small , but of course it need to be as compact as the design of the iPad . I soon become comfortable use it and of course I enjoy the capability of have such a handy compact keyboard to use on the go . no one like lug around a heavy laptop , and this virtually turn you ipad into a laptop , only much smaller and lighter ! to wake the ipad from sleep , you can tap the keyboard and it be ready to go again . the keyboard have several ipad function assign to key . Speaker control key , play function for music , copy , paste , cut , lock the ipad and more - all from this little keyboard ! it be also possible to use another case and still utilize the keyboard . you would have to carry it separately though . if you use a keyboard a lot , you will want to keep everything together in the New Trent Bluetooth wireless keyboard kit . this case keep it all assemble in one package for ready use .