Airbender v1.0 is still a nice case and has features that excel when compared with some of its competitors many of which cost more
How was the case at that time?
Initial thoughts: The v1.0 of the Airbender while a capable case, lacks some of the features of its v2.0 counterpart.  Namely a rubberized/anti-slip external surface and a more complete structure for surrounding the iPad, including a screen protector.  However, in a closed position, the iPad is enclosed in the case.A major feature which I&#8217;ve found lacking in other manufacturer&#8217;s options is the full keyboard with two shift keys.  For anyone who has any typing skills, a singular shift key will frustrate you after a very short time.The Airbender v1.0 like v2.0 has the ability to tilt the screen at various angles.  One feature that is present in v1.0 and not in v2.0 is the very pronounced groves to rest the iPad in while fully opened.  There are two groves that can accommodate various viewing angles.Additionally the iPad can be rotated between landscape and portrait to accommodate varied applications.The LED&#8217;s for CAPS, CHRG and BT are very bright and serve their purpose well.  By comparison, other cases I&#8217;ve used have very dim LEDs making it very difficult to see if one is illuminated.Final thoughts: I give the Airbender v1.0 a rating of 4/5.  While lacking a few features, the Airbender v1.0 is still a nice case and has features that excel when compared with some of its competitors many of which cost more.  With the rotatable screen, various viewing angles and the full keyboard, this case is quite functional. 