Wow, that would be great if I were left handed! Unfortunately, I'm not.
I wonder if they'll come out with one for righties, with the positions of the Kindle and the notepad reversed. I would definitely want one if they did. And $49.95 is a good price, too.
I checked with the company (twice) and they say that most people surveyed like the pad on the left. I don't agree, I'm with you.
However, it's better than the Kindle cover. I attached a pad on the left side with Velcro but always hit a key because the Kindle is so close to the pad The Periscope has 5" between pad and Kindle.
Yes, it's bigger and heavier. I's a trade-off. Heavier with attached accessories (pad, pen, light) or lighter and "bear". It's apersonal choice.