Tablets, Covers and Keyboards

Three shelves in one: slates, covers and keyboards

This category combines the tablet itself with its protective gear. Tablet computers are the slates, with listings that spell out screen size, memory and storage in the title, such as 10.9 inch, 8 GB and 128 GB. Apple iPad cases and keyboards are a separate shelf, and a third shelf covers cases and keyboards for other tablets. Choose the tablet first, then buy the case or keyboard that names its exact model.

Reading model names, sizes and connectivity in the titles

Model names carry clues. Within one range, a plus version generally means a larger screen, as the 10.9 inch and 13.1 inch models in the same family show. A 5G or LTE tag means a model with cellular; without one, expect Wi-Fi only. Use the model code, such as an SM-X520 style number, or the A-number on the back of an iPad, to match cases and keyboards. Keyboards connect through Bluetooth or through contacts on the tablet's edge or back.

Questions about Tablets, Covers and Keyboards

How do I find my tablet's model number?

On Android tablets, open Settings, then About tablet. On an iPad, look at the small print on the back for a number starting with A, or open Settings, General, About. Use that number when choosing a case or keyboard.

Is a plus model just a bigger screen?

In the listings here, a plus model of a range usually has a larger display, and often more memory or a bigger battery as well. Compare the screen size, memory and storage in the titles rather than assuming.

Do tablet keyboards need pairing?

Bluetooth keyboards pair like headphones and have their own battery. Keyboards that attach through contacts on the tablet draw power from it and connect automatically. The product title or description tells you which kind it is.