Review: Lightweight and effective
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 19, 2014
I bought this as an alternative toAmazon's Leather Coverprimarily for airplane flights when I get tired of holding the Kindle upright or trying to read it flat against the tray. It does a fine job at that, holding the Kindle steadily at whatever angle you choose to position it.As a hand-held cover, it has the advantage of being lighter than the leather cover, but the disadvantage of being slightly awkward to grip.As protection for the Kindle, it guards against bumps and scuffs, but it isn't as sturdy as the Amazon leather case. I suspect that if you drop your Kindle a lot, the heavier cover is better.I see other reviewers have had problems with the Kindle staying on when the cover is closed. I have not had that issue.