Review: This will CERTAINLY protect your Kindle
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 26, 2014
IMPORTANT NOTE: For anyone who is not familiar with Otterbox and their Defender line of cases, this is a VERY large case that adds a TON of bulk and weight to your Kindle Fire HDX.  Do NOT order this if you want a small case, as this is not for you.This case will protect your Kindle from fairly moderate drops, banging around, light moisture, and it has a screen protector built in.  The hard case has a rubber ring around it to absorb significant shock if the Kindle is dropped and the hard case will protect from crushing force (still don't step on it, but it will save you from sitting on it).Getting the Kindle in the case is the first issue that people seem to have problems with.  There is a rubber ring that you must remove from the case in order to pry the case apart.  I didn't have any real trouble here, but some have, so here is how you do it.  Remove the rubber, then twist the case to cause a corner to lift up.  Once that is done, it is smooth sailing... put the rubber back on and you are done.The hard cover part of the case acts as a stand when you are not using it as a cover, so you can remove the cover, flip the stand up and put your Kindle in three different orientations.  The hard case will protect against most hazards your Kindle will face when it is clamped on and will allow you to use the Kindle in an upright, leaning, or vertical orientation when it is used as a stand.  The case also has rubber insets that act like feet to keep your Kindle from sliding on tables or other smooth surfaces.In the end, this is likely the best possible case for anyone who wants maximum protection for their Kindle.  It is big.  It is bulky.  It is heavy.  It is also very likely to save your Kindle from most hazards.  If you buy this, know what you are getting and ONLY buy it if you are willing to over double the size and weight of your Kindle.BOTTOM LINE: HIGHLY Recommended (for those who want maximum protection) NOT Recommended (for those who want a slim or light case)5/5 STARS