Review: Nice keyboard case with a condensed keyboard layout
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 24, 2014
This is a thoughtfully-designed plastic keyboard case for the Kindle Fire HD and HDX 7” only.  It is very difficult for many people to type on a touchscreen and the keyboard display takes up much of the screen on a 7 in. tablet, so having a keyboard makes a huge difference when there is a need to respond to an email or fill out a form.Combining the keyboard with a case and tablet stand certainly makes it much more useful when traveling.  This system works very well on an airplane tray table and is certainly more portable and versatile than a laptop because the Kindle is very easy to insert and remove from the case and the stand is highly adjustable for a good viewing angle.  The cover uses magnets to stay closed.Bluetooth pairing is painless.  The battery lasts for about 40 hours of use and recharges with the included USB-to-micro cable and any USB port.Now, this case is not perfect.  The keyboard has been reduced to the size of the Kindle so the keys are a bit small and some of the standard individual keys are combined so it is a bit awkward and frustrating to use at first, at least for those used to a normal keyboard.  The price doesn’t play a role in my rating, but it is worth noting that this keyboard case currently costs about half as much as the Kindle Fire it is designed to fit.