Review: Not a Great Case
Rating: 2 out of 5
Date: 02 19, 2014
I purchased my Kindle HDX 7" model a few months ago and set about searching for a case immediately. The recommended Amazon "Origami" case was just ridiculously overpriced despite the largely excellent reviews. I was offered the chance to try the Belkin Chambray Cover and jumped at the opportunity.--------------------DESIGN:The case is similar to other cases I've used for various eBook readers and tablets with a notable exception - the spine. On the Chambray the spine isn't a rigid dual-fold design like I've used before but rather an extremely flexible flap. The pivot point is actually set much further along on the back side of the HDX. This design is intended to allow the case to be used as a stand. Unfortunately the compromise is that anytime you're using the HDX as an eBook (with the flap folded back) you're left with a less than ideal position. The flap doesn't fold back neatly and tends to shift when holding the HDX. This quickly became an annoying distraction when trying to read on my HDX.As a stand this case is just okay. The divot points that are used to hold the stand at various angles are shallow and my HDX tended to work itself out of the divot.The case itself is made from what appear to be good quality materials. The chambray material is pleasing to the touch and the slate finish of the case is subtle, resembling denim. There is also a sewed on elastic band that will hold the case closed.As far as protection offered for your expensive device this case would rate rather low. There's a hard plastic shell that the HDX snaps into along the corners. Very little is offered in the way of padding or shock absorption.--------------------USE:Again the biggest issue here is holding the HDX/case as a book. The flap design is poor and because it tends to shift I've almost dropped my HDX several times.The plastic corner snaps that hold the HDX are snug and hold the device well. However, removing the HDX from these same snaps is difficult.--------------------CONCLUSION:I'm going to use this case until I find something better. The design is meant to be multi-functional but the compromises make the case less than ideal. For the money there are better cases. Pass on this one.