Is it hard to "type" on the new $79 Kindle?

[Zell]

I have a K3 and like the keyboard for typing in the search feature.  Is it hard to do that with the new Kindle?

Thanks!

[Elk]

There have been a number of discussions of this.  My recollection is that the majority find it works well, some even preferring it to hard keys.

[Betsy the Quilter]

I have a  K1, and there's no doubt that a keyboard is easier than the kind of keyboard on a K-Mini.  If you are someone who does a LOT of keyboarding, you may not like the kind of keyboard on the new K.  I like it but I don't use the keyboard that much.  I don't find it takes too long to move from letter to letter.

Betsy

[Me and My Kindle]

I had the same question.  People cautioned me not to write off the on-screen keyboard until I'd actually tried it.  And the other argument is just that most people spend their time reading on the Kindle (and not typing in information) -- and that it's a "bargain" Kindle, so it's not supposed to have a giant full-sized keyboard anyways.

I've heard that the new $79 Kindle is going to be available in stores soon, like Best Buy and Walmart.  So you might want to see if you can find someplace where you can actually hold one of the new Kindles in your hands. Then you can just test it out for yourself!

[Leslie]

When I was in Staples last Thursday, the $79 Kindle was on display there, so I assume it was for sale.

I am in a hotel that has the WORST wireless I've ever used in my life, that is, every time I leave the computer for a very short period of time, I need to sign in again. This affects my Kindle because I have to sign in on it, too. While I have plenty of books, I want to get my New York Times in the morning. I left the wireless on overnight, thinking the paper would download, but the stupid wireless disconnected again. So, I've had the chance to use the keyboard more in the past two days that I have in the past two weeks of owning this Kindle. For the record, I find the keyboard very easy to use and navigation is fine. On the other hand, I miss the 3G, only because the wireless in this hotel is being awful.

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[The Hooded Claw]

I find the keyboard fine for searches and similar brief typing.

[caracara]

I have had no problem with the keyboard.  It is not as fast as actually keys, but it is quick, and very responsive, no noticable lag between clicking and the letter appearing.  I love my baby Kindle!

[Juliette Sobanet]

I just bought the new $79 Kindle and have no problems with the on-screen keyboard. It does take a bit longer to use, so if you're going to do a lot of typing on it, I would get one with a regular keyboard. But it works great for me! And I love how small it is. I throw it in my purse everywhere I go.

[patrickt]

For me, the on-screen keyboard is faster because I don't have to count across to get number keys. It's not loke you could touch-type with that miniscule keyboard anyway. Can you imagine the teeny tiny little fingers necessary to type on that?

[KayakerNC]

For me, the on-screen keyboard is faster because I don't have to count across to get number keys. It's not like you could touch-type with that miniscule keyboard anyway. Can you imagine the teeny tiny little fingers necessary to type on that?

If you want to use symbols (ie keep collections in order) then the K3 brings up (OMG ) an on-screen keyboard.
Just as easy, actually easier with my fingers, to use the K4NT's keyboard for everything.
I like it.

[ArtMayo]

Nope. Easy and elegant.

[Hadou]

Not so much hard as it is time-consuming (or it can be, anyhow).