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Originally Posted by Katie1
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Originally Posted by Mivo
The ones that come with a built-in stand, or that are part of a cover/case, tend to have uncomfortably small keys. They work in a pinch, still beat the virtual keyboard, and you don't have to carry around something that's separate, but after a bit of trying to get friendly with the small keys, I picked up a "super slim" Bluetooth keyboard that is extremely flat and compact (no number block and such), but has regularly sized keys. They're "shorter" than normal keys, but do still have a "click".
It's a generic one for all sorts of computers and devices, not just Android (but worked out of the box). Mine's called "Wintech MKB-27P" and looks like this, but that's probably just some generic, rebranded product.
The advantage of the "cover-like" smaller one that I also have is the better mobility and a built in lithium battery instead of the two AA batteries (I guess some people might feel this is a downside). It l ooks like this (the device is a Nexus 7, but the Fire will have very similar dimensions). But yes, the keys are a little small for me, at least for typing longer documents comfortably.
Still, it's amazing how suitable for work these small devices become if paired with an external keyboard.  |
Thanks for the input.
If I get one of the new kindle fires, I will probably hold off for awhile on the keyboard. The only time I could really see using the keyboard is if I am traveling. And I already have a Microsoft Surface Pro which meets my
on the road needs. So most likely the Fire would be left at home.
I have an old Bluetooth keyboard in storage somewhere that folded in half for storage and then expanded out to a full-sized keyboard when in use. I do prefer something with close to full-sized key spacing.
Thanks,
Duane