Review: Splurge. This case is worth every penny!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 18, 2014
I have never bought a product case before from the manufacturer. I usually search out a less expensive, yet comparable option, and have never been disappointed. HOWEVER, when I was looking for a case for my new Kindle HDX the origami case from Amazon caught my eye. Finally, after looking at what in retrospect seem like hundreds of options, I decided to purchase the red origami case (I love red - shoes, boots, and now a Kindle case).When it arrived I puzzled at how exactly to put my new Kindle Fire HDX into it. Super easy actually, it just slides in from the side (just look to make sure the power button is aligning correctly - that's the marker for me.) Voila the magnetic cover flips over and case closed. To open just flip it back and your Kindle is ready to read. Or open and fold it up like a picture frame and you can be watching any number of videos and films (especially if you've purchased Amazon Prime).The soft leather just gets more touchable with use and the hard plastic interior is decidedly protective (though I treat my Kindle Fire HDX as a family member - with a great deal of care). This case adds hardly any weight or bulk to the Fire HDX, which is another benefit as the HDX is meant to be lean, mean, and streamlined and with this cover it is. The origami pattern on the front is attractive and the covered buttons (power and volume) functional, attractive, and more protective than leaving a cut-through in the leather.I had to get used to operating the camera by sliding the HDX up, but once I remembered to do this, all was well. The case is designed for this action, so once again Amazon achieved a seamless movement to capture just the moment you want to.In conclusion, if you purchase an HDX and invest the money in a tablet, you should be purchasing this case as well. It's worth it and actually worth the extra money for the security in knowing that it's also protecting your HDX.