How easy is it to take the iPad 3 or 4 in and out of the Padcaster? Using it in high school student studio where they have their own iPads.
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Slipping the ipad in and out is easy enough. it gets a little easier over time. However, reconnecting the cables is a little tricky and requires some finesse.
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Hi, Yes. I've used it extensively with my iPad 4 for a number of months - heavy-duty use carrying my iPad 4 around on it hooked to a tripod to take videos of theatrical productions - set builds, costume creation, rehearsals, performances, etc. for hours at a time. Enthusiastically endorse it!
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Sorry I never use iWriter or a Novel Idea. I gave the iPad to my 9 year old and I do see her using the keyboards every now and then. She always forgets to charge the keyboard so I have to do it every night.
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It can be. Generally the iPad snaps into the case and getting it out can take a bit of prying. But it hasn't been too bad for me to get it out, but I have fairly string fingers (I am the designated jar opener at home). On the plus side, the iPad is secure when it is in the case.
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Hi StudioNiza,I'm actually not really sure. If the dimensions of both iPad 2 and 3 are the same, then you should have no problems fitting it into the slots. And Bluetooth is already available on iPad 2, so that wouldn't be a problem. It's a great product. I absolutely love it and I love taking it to work with me. I can study and write my notes very easily with this. Just a tip. If you do decide to buy it, when you get it, instead of closing your iPad over the keyboard as instructed, fold the upper flap over the iPad screen first and then close it over the keyboard. It will keep your iPad asleep and no chance of scratches or anything.Hope this helps! Sincerely,Sahar Hi StudioNiza,I'm actually not really sure. If the dimensions of both iPad 2 and 3 are the same, then you should have no problems fitting it into the slots. And Bluetooth is already available on iPad 2, so that wouldn't be a problem. It's a great product. I absolutely love it and I love taking it to work with me. I can study and write my notes very easily with this. Just a tip. If you do decide to buy it, when you get it, instead of closing your iPad over the keyboard as instructed, fold the upper flap over the iPad screen first and then close it over the keyboard. It will... » Read More Hi StudioNiza,I'm actually not really sure. If the dimensions of both iPad 2 and 3 are the same, then you should have no problems fitting it into the slots. And Bluetooth is already available on iPad 2, so that wouldn't be a problem. It's a great product. I absolutely love it and I love taking it to work with me. I can study and write my notes very easily with this. Just a tip. If you do decide to buy it, when you get it, instead of closing your iPad over the keyboard as instructed, fold the upper flap over the iPad screen first and then close it over the keyboard. It will keep your iPad asleep and no chance of scratches or anything.Hope this helps! Sincerely,Sahar « Show Less
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I use this with my ipad, which is housed in a case that opens like a book. I don't have to take the ipad out of the case. The top flips back over nicely. I can adjust as needed. You won't have to take ipad out of the case.
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I love it.......If you just bump the iPad it is OK, if you really hit it, it will come apart. I have had no problem with mine.
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Ease, as in mechanically, is good. You just turn two knobs. Comes out easy, just by turning the knobs. Adjusting the knobs to put the iPad in, that's another question. To twist it around to the right position? A little stiff.
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I have an Ipad 4 & I don't think it's heavy. The battery really last a long time and no issues on using the keyboard only thing is it gets dirty really easy.
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Very easy. Just pop the iPad out from the top right hand corner and insert your fingers in the opening and pad should pop out. If you don't want the keyboard in all the time, you might need to consider a standard iPad cover for protection. However, Zagg cover provides good protection although some weight is added.
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You could slide it in from the side and then snap on the corners. Or just snap it in place on all sides. It's fairly secure; the iPad has never fallen out. My 12 year old uses it and it has protected the iPad well with the usual bumps and bangs common for kids this age.
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I've never owned a keyboard, but I doubt it. I love having space for pen/stylus, paper, etc., but it's a pretty tight fit. Still looking for the "perfect" iPad carrying case ...
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Point taken. I can't understand the craze for iPad and really want to make sure I am getting a truly productive tool for my arsenal. Thanks!
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I would say it depends on the drop. I'm sure a couple of feet will be fine(I assume you're thinking of dropping it in a normal situation when you're just holding it in your hands. No parkour with a bigass Ipad). But then I'm not an expert and personally I've never dropped it so don't hold me to it. haha.
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We have only used it with IPAD2. Fit just right. I can tell you it is a remarkable piece of equipment. Works very well. Have not tried with smaller ipads
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I've been doing it by opening the case so everything is facing upward with the latch/ipad on the right (I'm right-handed), holding the latch slightly toward the inside with my right thumb and using the fingers of my left hand to push slightly upward on the back of the top left corner of the case while using my left thumb to snap the corner of the case off of the ipad. Repeat with the lower left corner then reach to the top left again (where the cut-out for the headphone jack is) and lift the ipad out. Mine comes out very easily now but it was probably a bit difficult the first few times :-)
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If the exterior dimensions of your iPad is the same as ipad4 which I'm pretty sure is the same it should fit perfectlyYou can also contact the padcaster folks on their website and ask