Amazon Fire Max 11 Keyboard Case (Only compatible with 13th generation tablet, 2023 release)

Having worked in IT for over 30 years and owning Windows Surface, Dell, and several other brands of tablet and/or laptops...... these are absolutely the best value out there. I find them fast and never really bogged down no matter what application I run on it. The screen size is fine and still small enough to be easy to carry around. I bought the keyboard and case for mine and love the protection and functionality they provide along with the stylus I also purchased but haven't used enough to really determine the value added by the device. This tablet is not Android but runs an OS that is very simular. That means less worry about viruses, spyware and the like. I run MS Office products as part of my Office license. I used Onedrive or Dropbox for file storage and with a small tweak to the operating system I can use the Play application store as well as the Amazon store. Regardless, if you want a device your Mom or Dad who don't want a MBA to use social networking and other tasks, this is the machine for them. The ever growing integration with Alexa is absolutely unbelieveable. I bought 5 plug in devices that work with Alexa where you plug in the device, then plug in what you want to control with Alexa and you're a click away or so from being able to control say a lamp with a simple command such as "Alexa, turn on the light". Not only that, you can use if for vacations and set up schedules where the lights go on and off so crooks think the house is occupied. Add a thermostat and you can then control the heat from anywhere you can connect to the internet and you can do all that and more from this tablet. I'm not sure they really boast about how well Alexa works and all the features of Alexa that can be made available via this device using this keyboard but let me tell you, this keyboard along with the Swiftkey Microsoft free application allows this keyboard to be fully functional and configurable so as to make it fit you instead of trying to get your already trained fingers to go places typing they don't go on a regular keyboard. Remember Swiftkey. It really makes this keyboard AWESOME! And look, no batteries.

This case is much different than others I have bought for tablets. The tablet does not have to fit into a case, but connects to it by magnets. This is good in the sense that the case does not add bulk to the tablet, but when opening the case, it often disconnects from the tablet. This may be an inconvenience, but it's not a big deal in my opinion. So, what do I like about this keyboard case?1) It is so easy to attach to the Fire Max 11. You don't have to fit it into a case. The case attaches to the back of the tablet with magnet and eliminates the extra bulk and weight of the conventional case.2) The case can be used with or without the keyboard as the keyboard attaches with magnets that also keep the keyboard charged.3) The kickstand on the case can be adjusted to multiple levels so the slant degree of the tablet can be adjusted to the degree of slant that you want.4) The kickstand can be use in vertical mode, but the degree of the angle is not adjustable. The tablet is kept upright.5) The case for the back of the tablet can be used with or without the keyboard.6) Closing the case puts the tablet into sleep mode and the tablet wakes when the case is opened. This function works perfectly.7) The keyboard and trackpad work well, but the keyboard seems to lag occasionally.8) The only port that this cover has an opening for is for the back camera as none of the others are covered since this covers only the back of the tablet.Overall, I am happy with this keyboard case. The only thing I don't like is that the case for the back of the tablet detaches easily. This isn't a big deal since it only happens sometime when the case is opened. You just need to snap it back onto the tablet. If you have a pen that works with this tablet and attaches magnetically to the tablet, it will stick to the side of the tablet when the keyboard is attached. The only problem is that it won't be centered on the side of the tablet because of the magnet placement on the side of the tablet. The pen will center on the bottom of the tablet if you don't have the keyboard connected.I hope this review was helpful for you. I will update this review if my opinion changes.

Let me tell everyone that I am NOT a computer person. I have Amazon Alexas all through my house and I like them because they're super easy to use. I just got an Amazon Fire Max 11, and I love it, but I don't care for onscreen keyboards. This keyboard changes everything. It's fast and responsive, and while the keyboard is a little small and takes some gettng used to, it' works well, and the keys feel great. I'm still getting used to the mousepad, though, as I'm used to a full-sized mouse. The case is wonderful. I love the grey tweedy fabric, which is good quality. The supplied kickstand works well. Also, the tablet goes into sleep mode when you close the case, and it reawakens when you open the case...a nice touch. A strap wouldn't be a bad idea. All in all, I recommend this if you are Fire Max 11 owner.