Review: Best Gift Ever!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 15, 2013
I own this cover in purple for my Kindle Fire HD 8.9".  My sister-in-law has a Kindle Fire HD 7" and was looking at less expensive covers to protect her favorite toy because money is tight.  I decided to purchase this cover for her for a Mother's Day gift instead of the traditional flowers I purchase, which cost the same.  She was overjoyed when she received my surprise the Saturday before Mother's Day.  You see, she was afraid to use her Kindle or take it anywhere with her because she thought it would get damaged.  Now, instead of keeping her Kindle put away, she carries it everywhere she goes, like I do with mine, because she knows it is safe in her official Kindle cover.  She loves the way the case puts the Kindle to sleep when closed and wakes it up right where she left off when opened.  She is getting much more use out of her Kindle now that she has this cover.I'm not really into pink, but the color isn't bad.  It's not too bright.  In fact, it's a rich pink like the darkest spot on a Flamingo.  My purple case is a deep, rich, dark purple - similar to a plum.  My sister-in-law loves receiving flowers from me on Mother's Day, but is extremely grateful that she received a gift this year that won't die and can be used for years to come.I highly recommend this case.  It not only has the sleep/wake function, but stays firmly closed by a magnet.  It protects all sides of the Kindle, unlike less expensive covers.  The only unprotected areas are the actual ports.  This is a major plus because you never have to take the case off...ever.  You can use headphones, charge the unit, connect it to the tv, etc. all with the case protecting your device.  Even the power and volume buttons are protected by the case.  The cover protects your screen perfectly.  The case can support the Kindle in either portrait or landscape viewing mode (although it slides on really smooth surfaces) and is perfect for laying down and propping it on the bed or your stomach when reading.  I actually read in my car a lot (not when I'm driving of course - LOL) and it props perfectly on my lap. Another plus, I just recently learned is when your Kindle is using the Text-To-Speech feature (reading your book to you), you can close the cover to turn off the screen and conserve battery but it will keep reading to you!I highly recommend this case to all Kindle owners.  I have actually dropped my Kindle and nothing happened to it.  The corner of the case has a slight scar because of the fall, but it saved my baby from sure destruction.  My five year old daughter has also crawled across it (knee actually on the Kindle *ggrrrr*) and nothing happened to my screen.  These cases are awesome and well worth the investment to protect your treasured Kindle.  My sister-in-law is always thanking me for the case I purchased for her - she loves it that much.