Review: Does what it says.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 02 2, 2012
This case (well, let's be clear... it's a pouch) is meant to protect your Kindle Fire from water - dirt too I suppose. As soon as we received the case, we set out to test how water proof / resistant it is. We filled it with paper towels. We closed the dual zip lock, and then folded over the velcro cover. We placed the case in the sink. We let the faucets hit it directly  at the seams. We pushed the case underwater to fully submerge it. After all this, the paper towels came out dry. No drops made it into the case. So with that test, we feel that the case can do as it claims. However, the construction and the seams do appear questionable. I can't vouch for how many times you'd want to put it to the test. So we'll be treating this case with care, and use it in those moments where the Kindle Fire has the potential to get wet.The screen still functions well behind the case's plastic and the plastic does not disrupt the view. However, the power button is difficult to press while inside the case. So you may want to turn the device on before inserting it.Be sure to dry off your case completely before removing the device from it. Otherwise, you will get water all over your Kindle Fire while removing it. And since this is a sleeve, I definitely recommend applying a screen protector on your Kindle Fire to avoid scratches.If you like to venture out into the pool on a float and want to read your Kindle Fire... Or maybe you are taking your Kindle Fire out and it may rain... Or maybe you want to read your Kindle Fire in the bath... Or you want to take your Kindle Fire to the beach... If there is the potential that your device may get splashed or accidentally dropped in water (or even sand), I'd trust that this would keep the device safe. But I would treat the case with care, and understand that I'm taking a risk, even with the case.Make sure you test the case first without your expensive device inside (use the paper towel method). Make sure you zip both zip locks (they give a nice pop when closed). And inspect it before every use. Might even want to test it out on a recurring basis.While I trust this case after testing it, I believe the build quality (especially the seams) could be better. Of course, appearance is not everything. Time will be the true test of the build. And they could have made a better design to access the power button - instead of trying to fold and press in on the seams to push it.