It really isn't. That was my first thought as well, but after I put my BB in there and tried it I realized it works just fine. Think about this - hold your BB in both hands, as if you were typing on it, and draw an imaginary line with your eyes from the bottom of the device to the left - it will pass directly through the gap created by your thumb and forefinger, in the crook of your hand - that's where the case will be as well. It is actually very easy to type on, I assure you.