58 MACWORLD AUGUST 2019
iOSCENTRAL REVIEW: ZAGG SLIM BOOK GO KEYBOARD CASE
mmmmh
Zagg Slim Book Go
keyboard case for
9.7-inch iPad
PROS
- Easily detachable backlit
keyboard. - Satisfying typing
experience.
CONS - Gap under keys may allow
crumbs to fall in. - Somewhat heavy.
PRICE
$95.49
COMPANY
Zagg
yellow, red, or purple.
I see two drawbacks with the
keyboard. One (and this is a small
one), you have to charge it with a
separate micro USB cable,
although fortunately one comes
in the box. For another, there’s
enough of a gap underneath the
keys that crumbs or similar small
objects could slip under and
potentially cause “sticky” or
unresponsive keys. Since there’s
no easy way to remove the keys,
I can’t think of an easy way to fix
it. That’s one advantage of the Smart
Keyboards Apple makes for the latest iPad
Pros: With their closed cloth keys, there’s
no need to worry about this kind
of thing.
BOTTOM LINE
The Zagg Slim Book Go isn’t the
prettiest case for the 9.7-inch iPad,
but it’s one of my favorites. It’s
tough enough for daily use at both
school or work, and I love how I
can switch it between tablet and
“laptop” modes without the
awkwardness I tend to endure
with other cases. Zagg’s cases
tend to be hit or miss, I’ve noticed,
but the Slim Book Go manages to hit the
sweet spot for almost everything I want for
the 9.7-inch iPad. ■