Fintie Keyboard Case for Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 2017 (Model SM-T820/T825/T827), Smart Slim Stand Cover with S Pen Protective Holder Detachable Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard, Black

The case isn't anything too special, but enough for the price. Keyboard has small keys which is fine for my small hands. Nice and clicky as well. The S Pen holder is a very nice addition that doesn't hinder the look and feel of a case. The keyboard is held magnetically to the case and can be picked up and placed elsewhere; which is what is required to do if you want to use the tablet in a laptop position. Then to close it, you have to move the keyboard back to position so that it can be closed and the flap at the end can actually fold over.The grip for the tablet is very tight, maybe too tight. The tablet won't fall out from excessive movement, but trying to fit the tablet into the grips can be a bit of a struggle and initially unnerving trying to not bend the tablet.

This case is a fantastic value. The exterior is relatively durable (it shows a little wear and tear, but honestly I'm pretty rough on it), and it's well-made. The plastic of my previous case (not made by Fintie) was breaking after four months and required replacement. Not so with this one - there's no sign of damage on any of the four corners that hold the tablet. The included Bluetooth keyboard is a nice bonus. It holds its charge for quite a long time, and is really useful for when input using the onscreen keyboard or the S-Pen isn't fast enough. Would definitely buy again!

I used it to make my Samsung S3 tablet work more like a computer. The keyboard works wonderfully, although it is Bluetooth, and that disconnects periodically and must be manually reconnected in the settings menu. This happens only when you first use the keyboard during the day. It doesn't randomly disconnect once you're using it. Count that as a minor problem, and it's Bluetooth itself, not Fintie.The keyboard attaches magnetically to the case, making it possible to use the case without the keyboard at all if the occasion calls for it I count that as a significant plus. If your tablet is leaned back to the highest angle back, the keyboard must be slid off the front of the case. But if you only want to use the third slot the keyboard can be positioned at the end of the case. It's magnetically attached, so it's easy to move. The magnets are strong enough to hold the keyboard solidly but not so strong that it's difficult to adjust the position.I'd say an advantage to the Bluetooth keyboard is that it DOESN'T put the tablet into desktop mode. I have a Lenovo P12 tablet with a keyboard that likes to change modes. It's ahead of its time because most Android apps can't handle desktop mode and operate correctly. For now, Fintie beats the more expensive Lenovo.I couldn't be happier. Keyboard battery lasts several days, typing is fast and accurate and the case is excellent. I'd buy it again.

Absolutely love this keyboard with my Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 tablet. It connects so easily every time, magnetically plants itself on the case so that the keyboard doesn't move around, keys feel amazingly good for a keyboard like this. And, I can use it simultaneously with my Bluetooth mouse. Only thing is because this is a wrap-around case (can't do anything about that), it is awkward to use the tablet in portrait mode, really have to remove the tablet to make handling easier, but then you lose the benefit of the case. Not sure what the solution would be for that, but the case is precisely what it is supposed to be and the keyboard is just fabulous.

This might be an issue with any bluetooth keyboard, but I find that my tablet's battery runs down much more rapidly when using this keyboard and refuses to charge sometimes, even when plugged in and not being used. The problem is relieved by turning the keyboard power to "Off" if I'm not using it. I suspect the tablet is searching for the bluetooth device and using up lots of battery when looking since the keyboard goes into slumber mode. This is especially frustrating since the tablet is several years old and doesn't hold a charge very well anyway. Next, the keyboard requires its own charge cable, so whenever the device is charging it has 2 cables attached - keyboard and tablet (minor annoyance). To get the tablet to stand up, you have to detach the keyboard (magnetic) and move it to the edge of the bottom cover, then lean the tablet against it, but there's nothing holding it there, so picking up the unit is floppy and awkward. The case I used to have was Samsung brand, which fit into the connector on the side/bottom of the tablet. You could carry it around like a small laptop and the keyboard was powered by the tablet, yet used far less power than I'm using now with this keyboard. If they still made that keyboard cover, I'd buy it in a minute at twice the price of this one... it was great until it stopped working. On the plus side, the Fintie has good key spacing and feel, a collection of special function keys, a caps-lock light, and cut-out in back for the tablet camera. When everything is closed up, the tablet is well protected and everything feel solid. The S-Pen holder is a nice touch and holds the pen securely. So, a mixed-bag review. Since the Samsung keyboard cover isn't available any more, I think this is a reasonable alternative but not nearly as convenient to use. Typing functionality when setup is good, however. Tablet is a Samsung S3, bought in 2018... still chugging.