Review: Serviceable case; recommendation will demand on your love for Snoopy and Linus
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 12 30, 2013
There are two types of ereader cases: those designed for practicality and those designed for charm. This is the latter. It doesn't have pockets or a clasp. It won't wake up your device. I doubt it's especially durable. The front isn't designed to be bent back around during reading. The material from which it's made is rubbery, so it's odd to the touch and (particularly at first) has a mild odor. The straps that hold the device aren't very tight, and they're bulky, with fabric that's an even brighter version of the light blue of the cover, which makes for a potentially distracting contrast with the gray/black of the device and the off-white of the screen. On the plus side, it's got Snoopy and Linus on the front. That's really the question: how much do you want a case with Snoopy and Linus on the front? If the answer is "a lot," and you don't need something that will stand up to rough treatment, go ahead and buy this one. If the color contrast doesn't bug you, there's nothing wrong with it as a case for casual use. At the current asking price of $35, I can't give it anything more than a mild recommendation, but if it's on sale, why not go ahead? The artwork IS charming.A note for owners of the basic Kindle: the item name on Amazon currently lists this as a case for that version as well as the Paperwhite. The packaging itself, however, mentions only the Paperwhite. The basic Kindle does fit comfortably within the straps; it's a little loose, but it's certainly not going to fall out. However, the top straps do cover a VERY small part of the screen's top corners. It won't impede reading, but if you, like me, get irrationally touchy about any part of the screen being obscured, you might want to look for a dedicated case instead.