tbh Andy I don't see what your problem is with the keyboard.
However I use a keyboard all day every day at my work and at home so it is second nature to me.
I would have thought with the amount of time you seem to spend on the computer during the day/evening it would be second nature to you.
Don't let it stop you from getting what is simply the best phone/application gadget out there. It's a must have even my Allan thinks the same