Quick tech specs
- Keyboard and folio case
- Bluetooth
- black keyboard, black case
- backlit
- US
- for Apple 10.5-inch iPad Pro
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Dual Functionality: As a keyboard and case, the Rugged Messenger combines protection and productivity. Rugged Layers of Protection: Tough polycarbonate layers and durable construction protect your device from impact and corner damage and can withstand drops up to 6.6 feet. Two Versatile Modes: The Rugged Messenger is both a keyboard and a case which means you get protection and productivity. Protect your investment while making the most of it. Multi-Device Pairing and Wireless Connectivity: This keyboard toggles between two devices at the same time and allows you to switch back and forth instantly. Plus, there are no wires to get tangled between your devices. Laptop-Style Keys: The Rugged Messenger keyboard provides a comfortable, natural typing experience, instead of cramped pecking on a screen keyboard. Backlit Keys: Backlit keys (available in seven colors) allow you to type easily in low-light conditions. Built-In Stand: Secure your device at multiple viewing angles, whether you want to work or just catch up on your favorite show. Rechargeable Battery: You can type up to two years between charges. The sleep/wake function also helps preserve battery life when the keyboard is not in use. Built-In Holder for the Apple Pencil: The built-in holder stores your Apple Pencil and keeps it within reach for when inspiration strikes.
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ZAGG Rugged Messenger - keyboard and folio case - English - US - black is rated4.49 out of5 by49.
Rated 5 out of 5 bySusan O. from Great rugged case, confused in charging keyboardSturdy and ergonomic. Easy to take only the iPad if you want to travel light. However, the keyboard suddenly stopped responding -after a month - even though it was paired. Can’t seem to find an LED light that is supposed to tell me if it’s charging. The first zagg I owned had the ribbon supporting the stand break and couldn’t be fixed. This one will be more long lasting, I can tell!
Date published: 2021-10-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byMichael S. from Perfect fitDependable and sturdy for work and home
Date published: 2021-10-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 bySherry A. from Improvement needed!Zag no longer makes the “hard body” style. I like to use my iPad while reclining and watching television. This does not fit the bill for getting the iPad to stand at a comfortable viewing position. I like the hinged version better. I had two of those and the problem was the material around the iPad case kept coming apart and wouldn’t hold the iPad in. Otherwise the hinged case was exactly what I wanted. I wish Zagg would come up with another.
Date published: 2021-09-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byDick S. from Say to use, maintain. ExcellentSay to use, maintain. Excellent product
Date published: 2021-09-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byKelly N. from GREAT CASE AND KEYBOARDGREAT CASE AND KEYBOARD
Date published: 2020-03-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 bytomas m. from GOODRE GOOD
Date published: 2019-12-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byAngela L. from Very good product. A littleVery good product. A little more challenging to use on your lap then a hinged case but manageable. A lot easier to switch from keyboard to just tablet use however. Very satisfied.
Date published: 2020-08-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byJoseph G. from My purchaseLove it
Date published: 2020-02-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byJerry Z. from 11
Date published: 2020-06-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byRichard N. from GREAT CASE AND KEYBOARDGREAT CASE AND KEYBOARD
Date published: 2020-03-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 bysvijayalingam S. from Excellent productExcellent product
Date published: 2019-12-31T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byTeresa Z. from ReviewSo far, it is working flawlessly. No issues.
Date published: 2020-06-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byHugh M. from I am extremely happy withI am extremely happy with the purchase.
Date published: 2020-08-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byDaniel P. from Just what I needed.To quote Ric Ocasek.....This is Just What I Needed!
Date published: 2019-12-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byJoseph B. from KeyboardGreat keyboard. Works great and is comfortable to type with.
Date published: 2020-05-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byLarry H. from Great compliment to my iPadAll of the quality that you expect of Zagg
Date published: 2020-06-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byElisa A. from Excelent productoIt`s excellent. Easy to use and allows me to do many things
Date published: 2020-05-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byWilbur B. from rugged and goodThis is the 4th Zagg product I have purchased and it is excellent. Fully protects my I pad and the back support design is a welcome change.
Date published: 2020-06-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byJames R. from Good product. Great customer service!My first Rugged Messenger developed an issue after after 4 years or so, but Zagg was very responsive and made me a replacement offer I couldn’t refuse.
Date published: 2020-06-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byGeorge C. from ThanksThanks
Date published: 2020-07-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byBruce H. from Great keyboardMy girlfriend loves it. It’s protects her new iPad Air and she can carry the pencil too. I will be ordering me one. Great product.
Date published: 2019-12-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byKay D. from Service & delivery as stated!Service & delivery as stated! Easy to use website.
Date published: 2019-12-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byErin K. from Zagg reviewHad to buy another after 2 years. Didn’t use it a lot and seems expensive to replace every 2 years
Date published: 2020-04-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byWilliam W. from Great protection and keyboard.This is my second one of these protectors.I have loved both of them. I only got this new one to go with my new larger IPad. Great people to talk to to get my order right the first time out.
Date published: 2020-02-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byLaRue B. from rugged and goodThis is the 4th Zagg product I have purchased and it is excellent. Fully protects my I pad and the back support design is a welcome change.
Date published: 2020-06-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byLeigh B. from Great productGreat product
Date published: 2021-04-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byErick E. from Works greatWorks great
Date published: 2021-05-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byMary A. from RuggedThis product did not fit my iPad
Date published: 2022-03-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byMARY L. from Awesome keyboard for my ipadThis is so convenient to use…im buying another one for my husband….
Date published: 2022-03-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byMargaret M. from Especially impressed that when myEspecially impressed that when my original purchase was mis-delivered by Fed Ex, the customer service representative did an investigation; a reorder was done, and the product sent to me - without a hassle!
Date published: 2022-03-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byAnn L. from Good product. Great customer service!My first Rugged Messenger developed an issue after after 4 years or so, but Zagg was very responsive and made me a replacement offer I couldn’t refuse.
Date published: 2020-06-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byTadej B. from Great.Great.
Date published: 2021-01-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byErin from Zagg reviewHad to buy another after 2 years. Didn’t use it a lot and seems expensive to replace every 2 years
Date published: 2020-04-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byCharles L. from I purchased this type becauseI purchased this type because the other I purchased (ZAGG) did not hold for a year. It was not under warranty, and is no longer available. I will see if this one holds up to consistent use.
Date published: 2021-01-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byOussama K. from TopTop
Date published: 2020-12-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byColleen G. from Great customer service!Great customer service!
Date published: 2021-03-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byRonald M. from Nice Case and Keyboard ComboI use my iPad for a lot of work activities. The keyboard is a comfortable size with good tactile feel. Works great for all my needs. Also seems to protect the iPad quite well.
Date published: 2021-04-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 bySusan S. from Functional & sturdyThis is a sturdy case and the keyboard is highly functional. The backlight function is nice in dim igniting, and the keys have a good feel. I like the adjustable angles of the back. The stylus holder at the top is a nice feature. The one downside (for me; for some reviewers, it is a positive) is how easily the iPad can be removed from the keyboard. I think I will get used to that, but for now, it’s kinda bothersome. I’m used to picking up and moving the iPad/keyboard as an open unit still working as I’m walking around and you absolutely can’t do that with this — not sturdy enough. Need to shut the case, move from Point A to Point B and then open it again.
Date published: 2021-04-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byJeffrey B. from Badly designed and unreliableThis is the second Rugged Messenger I received, after the first one would not charge and the keys kept getting stuck, repeating characters. The replacement does the same thing. Evidently the sticking keys problem is common enough that other people have written blogs about it. Save your money and buy a Logitech.
Date published: 2021-08-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byDiane F. from The keyboard itself has aThe keyboard itself has a shorter shelf life than expected. The Folio was far superior
Date published: 2021-08-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byRonald T. from i{ad Pro folioThis is he best folio/keyboard I have ever purchased. Lighted back drop on keys, “home key” and feel or the keyboard itself. The magnetic backing allows positioning the iPad in any position. Fabulous keyboard, highly recommended.
Date published: 2021-05-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byPatrick O. from Great keyboardThis is the third Zagg keyboard I have purchased, I use it with my iPad Pro. I take my iPad everywhere so I take the keyboard with me every where, it works great. The reason I have had to replace the keyboard a couple of times is because I drip food on it or spill my drink, the keys start to stick. It is a great keyboard and does provide some protection for my iPad. It is a five star product times two !!
Date published: 2021-11-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byDavid E. from Second oneI got my first one a few years ago. Wore it out but my ipad was good as new when i changed to the new one. Great protection for this that take their ipad a lot of places.
Date published: 2022-01-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byMichael D. from Great productThis was a replacement unit because my original one (4 years old) got wet and stopped working. It took a long while to wet because I opted for the free shipping. I got it and it works well. One PF the keys “Z” was slightly chipped
Date published: 2021-11-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byMei M. from The materials stink and feel toxic on touchThe keyboard’s magnet couldn’t support the iPad in the Zagg case provided in the package and need a keyboard-connected plastic/rubber folder to hold the iPad/case in place. Not a keeper. I had the original Zagg messager keyboard case when I initially purchased the iPad but the hinge wouldn’t last for a year. Prior to that, Zagg used to offer good quality but now it is just another substandard manufacture.
Date published: 2021-12-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byLuke G. from Very sturdy case. This isVery sturdy case. This is my second one.
Date published: 2021-12-04T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 bySherwin E. from Refunded with no hassles awesomeRefunded with no hassles awesome .
Date published: 2022-01-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byJulie K. from HappyI am very happy with my Zagg keyboard and case. I tried another brand and I am back with Zagg!
Date published: 2022-01-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byGrassy B. from Love but has issuesThe bluetooth connecting to my iPad is fickle. But, I love the case, the support for the back of my iPad, and, when finally connected, the keyboard!
Date published: 2021-12-06T00:00:00-05:00