Review: Secure but not versitile- 4 case comparison
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 21, 2013
Ultimately, I'll compare the features of four different cases that are available for my device (and I've used all of them)The pluses for this cover are that it holds the Kindle securely, and as advertized is quite slim, allowing a better fit into purses & pocket.  My only complaint is that it can only hold the Kindle in one position, which means that if I'm doing something that requires extra power (such as watching a movie) in the long position, the power cord ends up squished against the table or other substrate I have my Kindle on. Fro, ,y knowledge of the Kindle DX, I know how hard this is on the micro-USB adapter, and it will lead to earlier adapter failure.So... Slim & secure, but without versatility one would expect for a cover that's meant to be versatile.Full Comparison of Features of FOUR cases:Major material component:Amazon- leather- thin & soft, blackVerso- Naugahyde vinyl (with a fine leather texture and and gorgeous embossing & styling)BUILT- 100% polyester with a snakeskin pattern, brown & creamevecase- thicker leather with the look of reptile skin and textured to give it the look, purpleCapture & stability for hold of the Kindle:Amazon- snap-in molding, w/o allowance for kindle repositioning, microUSB faces IN. Stability 2nd best.Verso- four flimsy bands of elastic, one covers headphone port, repositioning no problem. Stability worst.BUILT- elastic fabric  at the corners, only one corner allows headphone attachment (no repositioning). Stability 3rd.evecase- inner case separate from the cover w/ slip-in molding. Device can only be inserted in one position for the inner case to allow access to buttons, port & camera. However;  w/ the outer cover detached can be held in hands for any position w/o compromising access to components. Outer cover attaches to the inner cover via a snap in the center. Stability best.weight & bulk:Amazon- lightest & thinnestVerso- heavier than Amazon or BUILT, lighter than evecase, thickness par w/ BUILT caseBUILT- nominally lighter than Verso, thickness par w/ Versoevecase- heaviest& thickest w/ cover on, 2nd lightest w/ cover off.Button & Port Accessibility:Amazon- full access to ALL ports & buttons limited to ONE positionVerso- Full access to all except for headphone jack in all positionsBUILT- Access for headphone jack in only one positionevecase-  Full access to all in every positionOther:Amazon- molded containment of the Kindle Fire holds it securely. Very lightweightVerso- Elastic bands meant to hold the Kindle can be stretched around the headphone jack, allowing for multiple positions of the Kindle, but flimsy... in danger of dropping the Kindle.  Very pretty and professional looking design. Has 2 stability flaps for more stable widescreen or upright positioning than the Amazon and BUILT cases.BUILT- the only case w/ a non leather look, but with some padding under the outer fabric. Elastic forms in the corners hold the Kindle more securely than the Verso, but only allow one position if one wants use of the headphone jack.evecase- Secure containment of the Kindle with the inner case, 360 degree positioning via rotation when snapped into the cover. Stability flaps allow case w/cover to be secure in all positions. Ultimately the best with regard to functionality, protection, and security.