The product was really easy to set up. Give it a quick charge via USB cable, pair it up with your iPad via bluetooth, and you're good to go in a few minutes. When used as a case, it gives solid protection and fits snugly around the iPad. It's a little tough taking it on and off the first few times but, once you get the feel for how much pressure you can use and it gets a little loosened up, it's no problem at all. You flip up the stand in the base and insert the iPad.  Whether inserted horizontally or vertically, it didn't matter: the stand was sturdy and stable either way.

The problem I had with the ZAGGmate was that the keys were too small and cramped for me to use (see picture below).

Big hand ... small keyboard

I'll grant you that I may have big hands and that I did get better at typing on the small keyboard after using it for a day or two, but it never felt comfortable. I was always getting my fingers tangled up. It was frustrating to try and type for any length of time. Compare the size of the Zaggmate to Apple Bluetooth keyboard and I think you'll see what I mean.

zaggmate and apple keyboard

So while I think this was a really good idea for a product, ultimately it just wasn't for me. If you are someone who has small hands or doesn't mind using a small keyboard, it may work for you. Otherwise, you're probably better off passing on this item.