Review: Revolutionary
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 3, 2013
As the Kindle revolutionized e-reading, so had these new cases revolutionized the art of keeping your Kindle safe. I bought one for my Paperwhite and am just as impressed by these for the Fire HD.The first thing you should notice is the simple high quality sturdiness of the product. I've sampled many of the Belkin knock-off cases and while they will do the trick, the materials are obviously a lower quality and tend to less inviting to the finger tips. Belkin also tends to make their cases slightly more bulky than necessary. These cases are shockingly slim and perfect for on-the-go travel, but strong enough to take even the most jarring tumble. The leathery feel is a perfect mixture of soft and firm, so that it is exceedingly comfortable to hold.If you want a case that also allows your Kindle to stand upright (and who wouldn't? It is VERY convenient) there is also nothing better than this case. It stands firmly without fear of sliding. Even when placed on slippery surfaces (a dining table or counter, for instance) it holds its weight just fine. VERY impressive.The bright array of colors also allow you to really personalize the look of your Kindle Fire. My personal favorite is the Orange one, but I was happy with the black. It looks very professional with the natural color of the Fire HD.Then there is also the auto wake up/sleep function by simply opening and closing the case. A cute perk, but I thought it's mind-blowing. It makes it a joy every time I pick it up. Amazon really delivered when they made this case "smart" - I think it's nothing short of genius.The price is the only downfall, in my opinion, as it admittedly costs a fortune for something seemingly so simple. But let's face it, you're going to want to carry around your tablet in all sorts of locations where a glass-breaking fall is bound to occur. You're going to need a case. There are plenty of bargain cases out there, but even they are probably not going to be less than $20. In my opinion, it is completely worth springing for the original. It's strong, slim, smart, sexy, comfortable. I know it's just a case, but I really can go on and on about how much I love it. My friends are starting to get annoyed. Anyway, let's just say that I HIGHLY recommend it.