Review: Happy with My Purchase
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 2, 2013
I have more than one cover for my Kindle Fire, and bought this one because I wanted one that zipped closed. I previously was using one that was a trifold design that I could convert to a stand, and while I liked that feature, I didn't feel that case protected the Fire from spills, etc. because it had open ends. I also disliked that my previous case added a lot of bulk to the Kindle.This Marware case has a nice, slim profile around the Kindle. The Kindle snaps securely into the plastic clips. One reviewer mentioned that they were concerned the clips could be broken, but to me they seem very sturdy, and while it is not difficult to remove the Kindle, I have found that dropping or shaking it does not cause it to fall out. It feels very securely fastened. I like not having an elastic strap taking up part of the corner. The zipper is reversible, so you can fold the cover back and zip it to hold it open. The inside cover has an elasticized strap you can slip your hand under to help with holding the Kindle.The outside front cover has a pocket that zips shut, but because of the case's slim design, the pocket doesn't have enough depth to hold anything that isn't flat. It would be nice if I could store earbuds or my charger in that pocket, but it's not a dealbreaker for me that I can't. (That is why I give it four instead of five stars, though). I can put a pen inside the case and zip it shut, so if you use a stylus or something, it would fit inside in the main compartment.I like the color of the cover, and the inside fabric is a nice moleskine type. The outer cover is woven and is a common type of cover fabric which I don't know the name of. It's a tight, smooth weave that has some stiffness to it. There is a faux-leather accent around the spine and encompassing the zipper for the pocket.The one thing I wish it had was a strap for carrying or even a ring for me to add my own carry strap. It also is not padded, if that is a concern for you. The stiffness of the cover seems to provide adequate protection for accidental, occasional drops.