Review ZAGGFOLIO (for Samsung Galaxy TAB 10.1)

One thing I found out doing this review, is that there are slight differences in the WiFi only version of the 10.1 Galaxy Tab, and the Verizon LTE model. I mention this because I have the Verizon model, and the ZAGGfolio is meant for the plain WiFi model. I’m not taking any points off because of any modifications I had to make, because really that’s not their fault. I will let you know though exactly what you’ll need to do in order to make it work should you also have the Verizon model.
The first thing you’ll notice on picking up the ZAGGfolio is that it feels very solid. The hard shell will definitely be able to protect your Galaxy Tab from everyday bumps without any issues. The Bluetooth keyboard is small and sleek, but it doesn’t feel uncomfortable to use at all – rather I find myself using it almost exclusively anymore, even when my Tab isn’t in the case. A charge on the keyboard lasts about a week with normal use, and it only takes about an hour of being plugged in to build that charge right back up.
On the keyboard is your standard set of keys, but then there are a lot of Galaxy control keys. Things such as volume up and down, screen brightness, and media keys are right at your fingertips – and in the case of the volume controls that’s super important, as you won’t be able to change the volume any other way on the Verizon model. I don’t know where the volume buttons are on the WiFi version – they could very well be in one of the holes that don’t line up with anything on my model, but when you put the Verizon version in the case your volume buttons are completely covered up.

One thing that is both good and bad on the ZAGGfolio, is how tight of a fit it is. I don’t believe there’s any size difference in the Verizon and WiFi models (though if anyone knows they can feel free to correct me), so this will happen on either model. Trying to get your Tab actually inthe ZAGGfolio is a chore and a half – saying it fits like a glove isn’t really right, more like it fits like a glove one size too small. I understand that you want a tight fit to keep the tab from slipping out, but the same thing could have been accomplished with two tabs at the bottom to clip it in place. As it it, I was afraid I would end up breaking my Tab by repeatedly putting it in and taking it out. If you don’t plan on ever taking your Tab out though (or rarely), then that won’t be so much of an issue for you to have to deal with.

Something that’s really great about the ZAGGfolio is how you can rest your Tab in it at an angle, making it act much like a laptop screen. This is perfect for watching videos and movies on the go when you don’t feel like holding your Tab for everything. While the viewing angle isn’t really adjustable, it’s set up for the average person to have a good view for it being seated either on your lap or a desk.