Review: Nice Idea, Poorly Done
Rating: 1 out of 5
Date: 03 8, 2014
I thought of typing this review on the keyboard case, but I hate using it, so I won't.  The problem for me isn't that the keys are smaller than normal size; I've used a netbook for almost 5 years so I'm used to that.  The problem is that the keys aren't laid out in a standard fashion.  For hunt-and-peck typers it won't matter as much, but for someone who uses the home row method (and is quite good at it) it's impossible.  On the home row they've taken out the ; key so I can't put my fingers in the right spot.Though the biggest misstep in the keyboard's layout is to make an apostrophe I have to hit function-O instead of a dedicated ' key.  And you might say, "Well, so what?"  But think how often you use contractions or possessives.  Having to hit two keys instead of one quickly becomes annoying.On top of it like the previous Belkin case I tested, the stand for the Kindle Fire is awkward and not very sturdy.  And if you want to read without the case folded in your lap, it's going to flop around all over so that you're better off removing the thing.Simply put this is a good idea, but the manufacturer's execution leaves a lot to be desired, especially for the price.  Looks like I'll have to keep using my netbook for any heavy duty typing.That is all.