I have had the Kindle since it first came out and now have a Fire as well. I find that using a "stylus" (about $15) helps with the keyboarding. It looks like a ballpoint pen with a rubber dome at the end where the ink would come out. It really helps. I used mine for several months before getting one and it has made a real difference in the ease of keyboarding. It is even simpler to order books on the Fire than with the regular Kindle. I love mine!