Review: Classic design with practical functionality
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 22, 2012
I must have researched for 3 days straight every Paperwhite case, cover and skin available on Amazon and multiple other vendors. I even purchased a zip-up case that was cute and had outstanding reviews, however it felt too soft, not enough support, and there was interference in trying to access the on/off switch.This case has turned out to be very, very good.  Other reviewers have observed that the exterior design is cloth-like and have expressed problems with color fading and bleeding.  True, it is not a vinyl or leather material that might resist spills or liquid contact. But atleast the spills would not get to my Kindle - which is the whole reason for having a cover in the first place.  And I like the feeling of the material when I'm holding the cover.The Paperwhite is held by four sturdy black rubber bands which blend very nicely with the black color of my Kindle and they've presented no distractions from my reading.  In fact, I find it more of an annoyance having those 4 bulbs at the bottom of my Paperwhite than any bands securing it to my cover. And since I have no intent to take it out of the cover, the bands are fine.I have not incurred the problem that others have mentioned about staining or discoloring of my Kindle. Maybe because I purchased a very lovely, black skin which takes care of that issue.The design is very lovely and, most important, will be easy to find in my purse or any other dark location. It gives the cover a classy and elegant appearance and I am very satisfied with this product and plan on using it for a very long time.