Review: Attractive, Slender, Dark Fuchsia Case With Sleep-Wake Feature But Limited Viewing Angles
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 4, 2013
In my opinion, this AMAZON KINDLE FIRE HD 8.9" STANDING LEATHER CASE is one of the very best cases you can find for the big Amazon tablet.  The hard but flexible silicone shell holds the tablet securely, and has twin cutouts on the back to allow optimal sound from the built-in speakers.  The shell has a raised "button" that works really well for turning the tablet on and off.  The similar "button" for adjusting the speaker volume works a little less well, but is okay.This case has a magnetic closure with an automatic sleep/wake feature that works flawlessly when you open or close the cover.  The fuchsia is an attractive dark fuchsia--not as bright as the product photo would lead you to believe.  The cover is all leather, and is stamped with a nice textured grain pattern.  Overall, the case is very slim, and adds little bulk.  It's basically the same case as the case for the Amazon Paperwhite.This case works well as a standing case, but only as an easel, at a fairly sharp angle.  It should provide good protection if you carry your tablet in a tote bag or book bag with other stuff.  However, I don't think that any case will protect one of these heavy Kindle Fire 8.9" tablets if you drop the tablet (or the bag it's in) more than a few inches.If you want a tablet case that permits both low and high viewing angles, you might consider either theMarware Vibe Standing Case for Kindle Fire HD 8.9"or theVerso "Darwin" Crocco Standing Cover for Kindle Fire HD 8.9", Red Patent.  The red Verso fake crocodile case is my personal favorite (even though it uses elastic to secure the tablet in the case), but this Amazon Kindle Fire is definitely my second favorite case--and a very close second at that.