Review: Great keyboard - not great for reading position
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 03 4, 2014
UPDATED:This case works better and is more sturdy than other keyboard cases I have tried with Kindles. The Kindle is very easy to clip into the case, but feels solid when it is in place. It feels like the Kindle is secure and will not come loose without your attempting to remove it. The case uses a magnetic strip to hold the Kindle in a position that is very nice for use and it holds very securely, but it does move around a bit if it is held in your lap.The keyboard is nice and feels pretty good for a small keyboard. I have found that I can type very well on it, even though the keys are a bit small. I don't think that anyone will have any problems with this, other than people with large fingers.Pairing the keyboard is simple. Just go to the Settings menu, select Wireless, select Bluetooth, enable it, touch the Belkin QODE Keyboard Case item in the list of discovered Bluetooth items, then press and hold the pairing button on the keyboard. The pairing will be quick and your keyboard will be ready. Make sure that you have charged the keyboard (or that you have it plugged into a Kindle quick charger) before trying to pair the keyboard. You will see the blue light on the right side of the keyboard flash if it is able to pair.There is a switch that you can use to turn the keyboard off to save battery. This switch is beside the USB port and is easy to miss, as it is not labeled and is very small. The switch is basically a small bump that you slide toward the rear to power off and toward the front to power on.The only real negative for me is the magnetic display holder. The display does move around and isn't that great if you are using the device in your lap. It works perfectly if you have it on a table, but I don't really use the tablet on a table, so I would prefer if they had a rigid hinge in the bending portion of the case in order to keep the display stable.UPDATED: There is another serious negative. You will not enjoy holding this case like a book and trying to use your Kindle as a reader. The feel is horrid and the case is very awkward when it is not acting as a stand. This is really not going to work for me, but it is still good if you want a keyboard and do not want to use the Kindle as a reader.BOTTOM LINE: Recommended if you need a keyboard3/5 stars