Review: Good fit for Kindle Paperwhite and basic Kindle
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 17, 2013
The MarBlue Vassen Kindle ereader case for the Paperwhite is a good fit. The four straps at the four corners hold the device in place and the case does not get in the way of the standard Amazon USB cable. The case looks good but it's not cutting edge style and design. There are no pockets for a stylus or business cards or anything else. On the outside there is a strap that can hold the case closed, which is a plus if you are putting the device in a bag or backpack with other devices that may come into contact with the screen.When reading, with the cover folded under the device, the left side is slightly raised. This I find gives you a nice hold, with your thumb pressing against the hump. This may be even more useful with the basic Kindle since your thumb can be very close to the page turn buttons on the left side of the device.In addition to the Paperwhite, this Marblue case is also a good fit for the basic Kindle (the one without a touchscreen and without a keyboard). It doesn't get in the way of the charging cable either. However, for the basic Kindle, I find that the official Amazon case (product code B004SD1XB0) is a much more organic fit if you like a slim easy to handhold setup that makes the case disappear.The Marblue also fits the 6-inch Kobo Touch ereader, however, its power button is covered by the top right strap, so if you turn it on/off often, it may get irritating.The Marblue also just barely fits the 6-inch Nook Simple Touch. Its power button however is on the back of the device, so you probably have to remove it from the case if you want to use the power button.Since I was experimenting, I also tried the Marblue with the Kindle with Keyboard and the original Kindle Fire color screen tablet. They don't fit since both devices are bigger than the actual Marblue case.Unboxing: it comes in frustration free packaging and friends of the environment will be thrilled that it does not include a foam padding. As with most cases these days, there is an initial smell, so now I air them all out for 2-3 days whether they need it or not. This one needs it but the smell is not as bad as some other cases. By air it out, I mean, I leave it open near a door or window that gets airflow, but I don't do anything special to it.