Review: Bright and cheery - but marks easily
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 04 7, 2013
Dylan's Candy Bar line is bright and cheery and as soon as I saw it, it made me smile. When I took it out of the box I was certain it would be my favorite because of the colorful design. However, upon taking it off it's packaging, I began to see flaws right away. The corners were lightly bent from the strap (you can even see it in the close-up pictures the manufacturer posted here). The manufacturer says microfiber inside, but it's more of a pleather material. The back cover has bumps where every end of each strap is attached to hold the ereader in place, as well as the outside strap that holds the cover closed, shows through. The material is easily gouged and there are permanent marks from the packaging. Next to theVerso Versailles Cover for Kindle, Black/White (fits Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle, and Kindle Touch)that I have, this one is cheaply made in comparison.Things I like:* Nice cover design* Cover has strap to keep it closed* Dirt wipes off with damp cloth* Nice feel to inside cover - a fake leather look* Straps have a non-slip coating to keep your Kindle firmly in place* Cover folds back for reading and easy access to left hand buttons* Easy access to on/off button and charging port* According to packaging, it works with other e-readers ie: NOOK, Kobo and Sony and moreThings I don't like:* Cover is vinyl-like and shows imperfections* With use, edges are bending and cover (inside and out) is easily marred* Material can stain* Lumps all over the back cover - can see where all straps are attached* Closure strap is elasticOverall, I am disappointed with the Dylan's Candy Bar "Lollipop" Cover for Kindle. I want a lot more durability in my cover and the last thing I want to look at is bumps and marks inside and out. The pretty appearance is not going to last long (in my opinion) and I'm questioning the overall durability of this cover.