Review: No AutoWake, but otherwise, it's a very nice case
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 29, 2013
When I bought the original Paperwhite in the fall of 2012, I also bought the Amazon leather cover, and I've been very pleased with it, so much so that I'm using the same cover for the new 2013 Paperwhite. It looks good, it holds the Paperwhite very securely, and it has a little magnet that serves double duty - keeping the cover securely closed and activating the AutoWake feature of the Paperwhite.The Marblue Atlas cover appears to be well made and durable enough to last for years of service. The faux leather looks good, and the stitching is uniform and tight. It doesn't have a magnetic lock like the Amazon cover has, but the elastic bungee will keep the cover securely closed when you're not reading. And the wide hand strap is a nice touch for hand-holding the Kindle.But I have two concerns about this case:1. The Kindle is secured in the case with four elastic straps. That's okay, but straps can break, although these seem tough enough. However, I much prefer a more secure plastic snap-in shell like the Amazon case has.2. A bigger concern is the lack of a magnet to activate the newer Kindles' AutoWake feature. AutoWake is a great feature that lets you avoid fumbling for the on/off switch every time you use the Kindle.Overall, the Marblue Atlas is a nice case. It doesn't have all the features of the Amazon case, but it's less expensive. If the lower cost is worth the tradeoff in features - notably AutoWake - the Marblue Atlas is definitely worth a look.