[Xoom Accessories] Psychokitty:
It was a tight squeeze to fit the Xoom into the case, but it's secured very well with two hidden snaps. These are typical metal button snaps, but the Xoom is perfectly protected from being scratched by them by a leather flap that covers them.

It gives a whole different look to the Xoom, of course. Gone is the clean looking full glass face of the tablet, as it's now secured in place by a partial frame of leather. The white stitching was a poor choice, IMO, because it contrasts so much with the black case that it's difficult not to be distracted by it. It also helps the case make the screen look even smaller-again, my opinion.

The leather case is very (impressively) well tailored for the tablet, though. The functional part of the screen is not covered up at all, though the leather does come right to the edge of the LCD. The indicator light is perfedtly alligned in a cut-out that doesn't seem purposely made too large for it to ensure visibility. The volume buttons are easily accessible, and the slots for the speakers & camera, as well as the charger port (HURRAY!) all line up perfectly.

The case is "locked" closed with a stiff flap that has a magnet in the tip. The flap bends backwards and metal snaps are again used to secure it into a rigid back rest for the Xoom, as the keyboard sits nice and flat on the table. (As already stated, this does make it extremely awkward at the least to use this in your lap.)

And finally, the keyboard itself-

The first thing you notice is how flat the keys are. They keyboard lies flush with the rest of the bottom portion of the case, and as an assembly, the whole thing feels quite solid. When closed, the keys never come into contact with the screen. These are REAL KEYS (!), and they feel consistent and concise. I "peck" type (...and spell like I type, too -lol), so I tend not to look at the screen while typing. In typing this, I have found very few instances where I mistyped or didn't depress a key hard enough. The key action is very nice.

The only thing that irks me a little is that the keys are not all perfectly square with one another. It's only a few, really, and with such little space between them, along with square corners (instead of the usual slightly rounded corners), it's a lot more noticeable than how bad it really is. It's really just an OCD peeve for me, and I don't want anyone reading this to be misinformed about how well this is assembled. The keys are not at all loose.

By comparison to the Motorola Bluetooth keyboard I bought with the Xoom, the action feels the same, as does the build quality.

I just got it (like 20 minutes ago!) so I can't yet comment on the media keys, mapping them, charging, repairing issues, etc. The first thing I wanted to do is give this thread my immediate "Right out of the box"initial reaction. And as a peck-typer, I also can't comment on the board layout. I can definitely say that this adds a whole new dimension to my Xoom. I paid $99.00 plus shipping for mine, and even though there's a discount, I still couldn't be happier with it. Having never written a review before, I can't say what I would give this on a scale of 1-10 and have it really mean anything to anyone. But maybe if I quantify it using money it will be a more universal scale!

I can confidently say that I would gladly pay $150.00 for this leather case/keyboard combo.

Edit...

Just realized whikle closing the case that the male part of the snap on the tab that saps into the back of the screen side of the cover to support the Xoom while open can actually make contact with the top edge of the tablet (right neear the stereo output jack) while in the closed position. This was very important to add because it's a BIG no-no for me, though easily remedied with a tiny bit of ingenuity. (Or tape. lol)

Not a deal breaker, but something to be aware of.

Edit...

Now that I've gotten a chance to play with this for the past 24 hours, I have noticed a few quirks about it.

First is the issue with the button making contact with the top edge of the tablet that I already mentioned.

The other major one is that I was mistaken when I stated that the keys don't come into contact with the screen when the folio is closed. It would seem that the designers of this thing may have mis-measured or something. There is a strip of stitched leather along the top edge of the keyboard that sits a little prouder of the keys. It seemed obvious to me that this is a more functional addition than a matter of aesthetics, as if it wass supposed to keep the keyboard from hitting the tablet while closed. Trouble is, it doesn't reach the bottom edge of the tablet when the book is closed. In fact, there is a substantial gap when the folio is closed between the bider and the tablet. I will probably figure out some sort of accessory tube to stick in there; perhaps to hold an OTG cable, etc.

Anyway, just wanted to add that bit of info. Still not a deal breaker for me, but I can certainly see how it could be for others. The keyboard is definitely serving me well. My wife is driving right now as I type this in the passenger seat.

Gawd I love my Xoom! :D