Review: I've had 2 - one caused the Kindle to shut down, the other worked better but is a flimsy stand
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 01 13, 2013
When I purchased myKindle Fire HD 8.9" 4G LTE Wireless, Dolby Audio, Dual-Band Wi-Fi, 64 GB, one of the first accessories I intended to purchase was a case with a stand. While I deliberated over which model would suit me best, I purchased this case in the persimmon color for my mother. Shortly afterwards, I was sent the black case to review. From my research on the various cases that fit my model, this was the one I expected to like the best.My mother's case arrived first, and my sister and I gave it to her with a new 8.9" Kindle Fire HD for Christmas. Her Kindle worked well while I was setting it up for her - then I put it in her persimmon case. As soon as I put it in the case, the Kindle shut down and would not power back on. Removing the device from the case allowed the Kindle to power on and remain so. Examination of the problem led me to the conclusion that the case's button that fits over the device's power button must be pressing on the power button enough to keep it from powering back on. I sent this case back for a refund.Then my black case arrived. This case did not have the same issue. Inserting the Kindle in the case did not cause it to shut down.I have three different cases for my Kindle now, and I have to say that this is my least favorite. The one thing I like better about this case is the way that it holds the tablet. This case fits the Kindle as a shell, and the tablet snaps easily into it. Once inserted, the case holds the Kindle securely.Unfortunately, using the case as a stand feels rather flimsy. It really doesn't have anything to keep it in place and it can slide on slick surfaces when you press commands on the tablet.Also, when the case is being used as a stand, it doesn't allow for the charging cable to be plugged in.Between the experience with my mother's case and mine, I have to say I think the best this case deserves is three stars. Instead, I recommend theVerso "Darwin" Crocco Standing Cover for Kindle Fire HD 8.9", Red Patent (will only fit Kindle Fire HD 8.9")which holds the tablet securely, functions well as a stand, and also allows the plug to stay attached when using it in stand mode.