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LOVE this case, but 2 stars! Here is why: It cracked the corner of my iPad screen! I believe that it could have been a defective unit, the right hinge came somewhat misaligned (there is no way to have even foreseen such an event, much less spot it by sight. I discovered it only after installation, and after it cracked my screen) and damaged my screen upon opening (keyboard's hinge acts as a lever)! Left side was left without any cracks or issues (which leads me to believe that there are units out there without this defect!). If they were to just move the hinges out by a tiny fraction of a millimeter, this unit would work without even the slightest chance of damaging a screen! Now, this case is pretty awesome. It had all the features I was looking for. Out of the box, my unit worked just as promised (I recommend testing all the keys right from the start). When the unit flipped open, the keyboard turned on and connected automatically (after initial setup). When flipped shut, it shutdown. Backlit keyboard worked and changed colors as promised. Beautiful. Hinges were firm, not loose or floppy. The bottom of the unit is made of what looks like aluminum. It seems to be weighted. The top cover (which holds the iPad) is made of silver colored plastic. Before you judge, you should realize that this design distributes the weight so the keyboard stays flat. It is very easily scratched, but better the case gets scratched than your iPad! Please take note that this will significantly add weight to your iPad setup. I would have had nothing but LOVE for this case... only... having the screen of my iPad cracked was a somewhat severe "return!" I can't say that the "penalty was equal to the crime" in this situation... due to a tiny difference in manufacturing tolerances, I must now deal with a permanently cracked iPad screen... my iPad having less than a week of use... (T_T). But if you got a working unit (and it seems that many people do), this case should be awesome. You just have to risk potentially cracking your iPad screen after installation (you can only observe whether it is touching your screen after installation - and removing your iPad from this case is VERY difficult to do - the keyboard may STILL act as a lever, and crack your screen - and you will be powerless to stop it)! Finally, if you have read this far (thank you), allow me a moment to give you a "tip" as to how to remove your iPad from your case (I do not recommend it, but just in case you have to): You will need something like a "credit card" - I recommend using an expired one, or one of those membership cards from your local retailer/wholesale club to practice with until you get the hang of it. Take the following steps: Going from the edge of the unit (where you have room), slip your plastic card underneath - between your iPad and the case cover. carefully negotiate the card around the edges of your iPad to the top of your case. There are two "clips" on the top of the unit. Slide your card between BOTH clips, and the iPad should kind of "free up." It can be a bit tricky! Good Luck! I review these items with my own funds as honestly as I can. If you found this review to be helpful, please help out by giving my review a thumbs up!