![]() It’s like we’ve transmogrified the tablet into a laptop. When placed in the Folio, iPad becomes more than twice as thick and more than twice as heavy. If you follow Apple at all, you know that for years they have worked hard at making all of their devices, including their tablets, lighter and thinner. The first thing that we noted about the Folio is how it changes the very nature of the iPad. I suppose we’ll just have to charge it periodically and hope that we don’t run out of juice at a critical time. I feel like this is a major omission, as the primary purpose of this gadget is to provide a physical keyboard, and that keyboard needs to be charged in order to work. There’s a blue battery icon on the CTRL key and pressing FN-CTRL makes the LED on Power key flash, but without any help from the guide, we have no idea what it means. Unfortunately, the guide doesn’t mention any way to determine whether or not the Folio is fully charged or when it needs to be re-charged. As we already use this charger as our base for charging our iPads, it’s a convenient way to charge both the keyboard and the iPad at the same time. To be safe I connected the USB cable to the keyboard and then plugged it into our trusty Anker charger. The Folio appears to comes pre-charged, but the guide doesn’t say if it’s fully charged. The LED on the Power key will flash blue, and “ZAGG Messenger Folio” will appear in the list of “My Devices.” Overall, setup was super easy and took about a minute. ![]() On the keyboard, press and hold the Bluetooth key for three seconds. On the iPad, select Settings and then Bluetooth. ![]() This case is not designed to pop your iPad in and out it’s meant to put it in and leave it. Together these hold the iPad snuggly in place. There are two guides for the upper corners and one in the middle for the bottom. Second, insert the Folio into the guides and snap it into place. To power it off, hold this key for 3 seconds and the LED will flash red twice. The LED built into the key will flash green to indicate that it’s powered on. First, open the Folio and press the Power key. The quick start guide describes the three steps required to set up the Folio. It’s a minimalistic design that is very functional. The keyboard is built into the case and cannot be pulled out. The Folio is a black, hard case that is wrapped in fabric, which protects the iPad. A quick start guide with 2 sparse pages of English instructions.*Based on regular use of one hour per day. The sleep/wake function helps preserve battery life when keyboard is not in use. Long-lasting Battery: Type for up to a year before recharging the battery.* Keyboard automatically turns off when folded backwards against the tablet. The Messenger Folio 2 case also has the polished look and comfortable feel of more expensively priced, luxury tablet accessories. The magnetic closure holds the case securely closed while it’s in your bag. On-the-Go Efficiency: Messenger Folio 2 is easy to use when you’re on-the-go with instant pairing and type-C charging-the latest, most convenient way to charge. Shortcut keys like Apps Running, Keyboard Hide/Show, Search, Pairing, Play, Next Play, Volume Control and more means you don’t have to hunt and scroll for options. ![]() Highlighted Function Keys: The row of highlighted function keys at the top of the keyboard increases your speed and efficiency. Holder for Apple Pencil: The tab for Apple Pencil keeps it, or any other stylus, close-at-hand for when inspiration strikes. Spacious laptop-style keys with clean precise keystrokes make typing fast and easy. Laptop-style Keys: No more cramped typing and misspelled words. Your iPad locks into a slot on the keyboard and fits neatly into the top of the case, making it easy to use in tight spaces, like an airplane tray. Space Efficient, Standing Design:The Messenger Folio 2 case holds your iPad securely upright so you don’t need extra surface space to accommodate a kickstand. Its durable, protective case has a magnetic closure and holder for your Apple Pencil. The new Messenger Folio 2 packs a punch with premium features like the space-efficient standing design and highlighted function keys.
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