Review: Pros and cons--great design, some issues
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 25, 2014
There are pros and cons to the Origami Case for Kindle Fire HDXPros:Kindle pops in easily, because magnets hold it in place. You simply fold the hinges on the cover to get them creased, and then set the Kindle into the back (solid) part. It sits firmly onto the cover.It's not bulky.The plastic on the back is designed so the back button on the Kindle is accessible by pressing the cover's overlay. Works fine.Polyurethane is tough. Comes in some attractive colors. (I have basic black, but the lime green is very pretty and would make the Kindle more visible in my handbag.)Cons:Speakers are muffled somewhat, no matter what they say about "redirected."The stand can be used landscape or portrait mode, but it sits on the folded stand, not on an easel base. I find the easel type of base is more stable than the Origami, and can go on an uneven surface. The Origami does better on a firm surface, such as a desk or table. But easels are often landscape mode only--so if you can use this kind of stand, it does have its advantages.Summary:This is a slick design. It does either portrait or landscape orientation, which is an advantage. It is slim and not bulky.