Review: It Rocks, but Needs a Better Way to Close
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 2, 2012
For starters, I have the old Kindle Touch, which isn't that old...but technology moves fast, and I happen to love my Timbuk2 Kindle sleeve that I previously used.  I always felt it was well protected, but it was also slightly cumbersome, and took up quite a bit of space in my purse.  So when I saw the Verso artist series Kindle cover, I had to have it.  Upon (happily ripping) open the package, I was astounded at the beauty of the cover.  I truly didn't think it was be so very classy, but it is.  The material looks, and even feels, like real leather as it's especially soft to the touch.  The stitching happens to be done perfectly with no loose strands sticking up anywhere, and the actual color of the case is just as pictured.  A beautiful deep red.The inside of the case is covered in a soft microfiber material that will not scratch your screen, so no worries there.  It also has a neat little pocket on the left hand side where you can slide flat pieces of paper.  I don't honestly see anything else fitting in there except perhaps a debit/credit card as it's a very tight space.  On the plus side I wouldn't have to worry about anything slipping out of the little pocket.  The right hand side holds the kindle with four pretty decent sized, stretch loops.  I was iffy about this.  Reason is because when I went to put my Kindle in it, I didn't think it would fit. I would get the top of my Kindle in the loops, only to realize the bottom of my Kindle was sticking out the end of the case.  So I pushed my Kindle as far up as I could, and wouldn't you know it fit fine!  Apparently my motor skills needed a little work.  The loops are amazingly tight, and I have not one ounce of fear that my Kindle will slip out of this case.  I even tried to push my Kindle out of the loops just in case something in my purse managed to budge it, and it didn't move an inch!  Very nice.The only bad thing I will say about the case is that I wish it had a small piece of material that magnetically held the case closed.  Because it does flop open.  Things will slide in it, and touch your screen if you throw it in your purse/backpack if you aren't careful.  I read a lot at night also, while lying down, and the Verso case was actually nice to have something extra to hold onto.  I know most people love the one handed hold-ability, but I still like to use both, and it gives me a little extra room.  I do still like my other case, but the Verso is a winner in my book, and what my Kindle will be staying in from now on.  It's handy, easier than taking my Kindle out/in a case, and the look is outstanding.  I've had quite a few of my co-workers pick it up to feel the case, and compliment how beautiful is it.