There's no denying that the Nexus 7 is an extremely popular device for gaming, video watching and reading. But even with its small size some people want to do a little more with their tablet in terms of content input. That's where keyboard cases come into play, and on these smaller devices they're walking a fine line between compactness and functionality. We recently took a look at another keyboard case for the Nexus 7 (2013) by MiniSuit and came away impressed by how capable of a keyboard it was given its size. Can this slimmer, lighter and less bulky version live up to the same standard? Read on after the break and see how it stacks up.

Let's start by quickly covering the build of the case. You're basically looking at a combined metal and plastic shell that is just larger than a Nexus 7 and hollowed out on the inside. From the back it even has a similar black rubberized or soft touch coating as the tablet, and from the front you'll see a physical keyboard layout. The entire case is well put together and feels solid, which is important because when you're not using it to type, it does double duty as a case for your tablet. Put the tablet screen-down onto the keyboard and clips hold it sturdily in place. Verizon is offering the Pixel 4a for just $10/mo on new Unlimited lines The case doesn't actually attach to the Nexus 7 when you're using the keyboard though — instead the tablet slots into a channel at the top of the keys, holding it at a nice angle. While the bottom of the channel is rubberized, the sides that press up against the tablet aren't, and that bothers us a little in terms of long term wear on the tablet's edges.