{"id":7189,"date":"2012-06-26T13:34:37","date_gmt":"2012-06-26T06:34:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/?p=7189"},"modified":"2012-06-26T13:38:02","modified_gmt":"2012-06-26T06:38:02","slug":"the-best-ipad-keyboard-case-i-have-found-so-far","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/the-best-ipad-keyboard-case-i-have-found-so-far\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best iPad Keyboard Case I Have Found So Far"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #888888;\">by Lori Cunningham<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I am an avid iPad user. \u00a0I use my iPad pretty extensively at home and when I travel. \u00a0I have been on the search for the perfect iPad keyboard solution for a while now. \u00a0The first keyboard I tried, <a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/2011\/07\/16\/got-an-ipad-meet-my-new-favorite-ipad-companion\/\" target=\"_blank\">Joy Factory\u00a0wireless keyboard<\/a>, I loved it. \u00a0It was not connected directly to my iPad, so it gave me a lot of freedom of where I could put my iPad when typing on the keyboard. \u00a0I could also use any iPad case I wanted because it would not interfere with the keyboard. \u00a0I wouldn&#8217;t have to take the iPad case off each time to use the keyboard. \u00a0It was a great solution, or so I thought. \u00a0But after a while, I got tired of having to carry both the iPad and the keyboard around in my purse. \u00a0Sometimes it got awkward having both my keyboard and the iPad on my lap&#8230;one of them often fell off.<\/p>\n<p>The second keyboard, our writer, Jamie Wiersma, tried out, the <a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/2012\/03\/18\/no-more-hunting-and-pecking-with-the-logitech-keyboard-case-for-ipad2\/\" target=\"_blank\">Logitech\u00a0hard-shell\u00a0Keyboard by ZAAGG<\/a>. \u00a0I remember first seeing this keyboard during a long wait in an airport. \u00a0It looked so cool and it was very functional. \u00a0At the time, I thought it was the ideal keyboard. \u00a0But back at the ranch (home), I realized that the Logitech keyboard would not work for my family. \u00a0My kids are often on my iPad. \u00a0If they were to drop the iPad on it&#8217;s back while playing on it, the Logitech keyboard would protect it. \u00a0But what about if they dropped it on it&#8217;s front? \u00a0The glass would shatter. \u00a0I knew I would need a more\u00a0encompassing keyboard\/case solution.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\">The Ultimate iPad Keyboard Case Solution<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Later, RTA Products came out with a new iPad case that seemed like the best fit for a mom with kids who prefers a keyboard when typing on the iPad. \u00a0Their new case, the Sharper Image\u00a0RTA-SITCK02, is an all encompassing case made from synthetic leather and a silicone, spill-proof and dust-proof Bluetooth keyboard. \u00a0It has an ergonomic angle viewing adjustable stand too. \u00a0I am able to adjust the stand to various heights depending upon what I am doing.<\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_7434\" style=\"width: 288px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/2012\/06\/26\/the-best-ipad-keyboard-case-i-have-found-so-far\/sharper-image-rta-keyboard-case-for-ipad-rta-sitch02\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7434\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7434\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7434\" title=\"Sharper Image RTA Keyboard Case for iPad RTA-SITCH02\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2012\/06\/Sharper-Image-RTA-Keyboard-Case-for-iPad-RTA-SITCH02.jpg?resize=278%2C263&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"278\" height=\"263\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7434\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">source: http:\/\/rtaproducts.com<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n<p>Underneath the iPad the case has a small plastic sleeve to insert your business card, so in case you misplace it, there will be no questions as to whose iPad it is. \u00a0A nice small detail that I haven&#8217;t seen on other iPad cases before.<\/p>\n<p>The case and keyboard will enlarge the profile of your iPad, there&#8217;s no doubt about it. \u00a0If you like a thin profile, this isn&#8217;t the case for you. \u00a0But if you&#8217;re looking for convenience, protection, and a classic style, I highly recommend the RTA-SITCH02. \u00a0I have been using it now for 4 months and I absolutely love it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7uGZykohg7o?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Pros<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Professional looking<\/li>\n<li>Comprehensive &#8211; case, keyboard, iPad protector<\/li>\n<li>Accommodates\u00a0for various viewing angles<\/li>\n<li>Works well on a table or lap<\/li>\n<li>Bluetooth keyboard charge lasts a long time\n<p><div id=\"attachment_7433\" style=\"width: 329px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7433\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7433\" title=\"Sharper Image RTA Keyboard Case for iPad RTA-SITCH02 profile\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2012\/06\/Sharper-Image-RTA-Keyboard-Case-for-iPad-RTA-SITCH02-profile.jpg?resize=319%2C196&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"319\" height=\"196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2012\/06\/Sharper-Image-RTA-Keyboard-Case-for-iPad-RTA-SITCH02-profile.jpg?w=319&amp;ssl=1 319w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2012\/06\/Sharper-Image-RTA-Keyboard-Case-for-iPad-RTA-SITCH02-profile.jpg?resize=300%2C184&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 319px) 100vw, 319px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7433\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">source: http:\/\/rtaproducts.com<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li>Compatible with the iPad2 and new iPad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong><em>Cons<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Adds bulk and weight to the iPad<\/li>\n<li>The right delete and shift buttons aren&#8217;t placed properly, causes\u00a0garbled\u00a0words when using the keyboard in the dark.<\/li>\n<li>No color choices, only available in black<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\">A Mom&#8217;s Perspective<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The RTA-SITCH02 case is a great case that allows me to begin typing right away. \u00a0I rarely use the onscreen keyboard anymore, yet, you still have the choice. \u00a0My kids prefer the onscreen keyboard since they are not typing as much with their games.<\/p>\n<p>The RTA-SITCH02\u00a0case\u00a0completely\u00a0encases my iPad, protecting it from accidental drops. \u00a0I now feel confident allowing my six-year-old son, who\u00a0inherited\u00a0my clumsiness, to use the iPad.<\/p>\n<p>With the self-contained keypad, I rarely even use my netbook anymore. \u00a0The iPad with this case handles most of my needs. \u00a0The case really makes you feel as though you are using a netbook instead of an iPad.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for one of the best iPad solutions available on the market and you don&#8217;t mind the color black, the RTA-SITCH02\u00a0is a good bet. \u00a0You can purchase the RTA-SITCH02\u00a0on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sharper-Image-RTA-SITCK02-Portfolio-Bluetooth\/dp\/B0068OCO4C\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon.com<\/a> for $73.99 plus free super saver shipping.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>* \u00a0I was given a RTA-SITCH02 case\/keyboard in exchange for my honest opinion. \u00a0All opinions are my own.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I love RTA&#8217;s SITCK02 Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard for the iPad, iPad2, and new iPad.  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