Review: Good so far
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 19, 2011
I had previously used a cover with my Kindle 3, so I felt that after I upgraded to the $79 Kindle I would purchase a cover as well to protect the screen and make it easier to carry around. So far, I'm satisfied with this purchase.I got the purple cover since I wanted to try a different color. I'm a bit tired of black covers, so the attention-getting purple was a nice change in color for me. The magnet feels strong, and the Kindle has a nice, snug fit. So far so good.Now, some minor complaints: The four straps holding the Kindle in place are good. But I wish there were no "purple" straps since it seems to draw attention to the straps rather than the e-ink Kindle screen. I would have hoped for a neutral black color or something to make the straps "blend in" with the device rather than trying to make it stand out. But this is only my personal preference, and yours might differ.Second, since another poster mentioned about how their Kindle started developing black marks on the back of the Kindle, I have decided to use a sheet of plastic as a shield between the Kindle and the cover to see if it will protect my Kindle from discoloration. I used a cut-to-size screen protector and left the adhesive backings intact. Hopefully this will solve the problem, so I should update the review accordingly in a few weeks.Overall, this device deserves four stars from me. Excellent cover, but the purple straps bug me a bit. However, as it's a personal preference, I fell like this product still deserves five stars.