Review: unit snapped into the 4 corners of the case and the cover snaps closed easily. Opening takes just a bit of effort
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 11, 2014
Basically I vacillated between 3 and 4 stars.  The case is okay.  It seems fairly well made if a bit thin, fits my HDX and protects the front and most of the back.  While some reviewers had problems getting the case to fit their Kindle Fire HDX 8.9" unit, mine fit perfectly.  unit snapped into the 4 corners of the case and the cover snaps closed easily.  Opening takes just a bit of effort, certainly easy enough that there could be no complaint.Two areas concern me.  First is that when the case is closed, the edges of the Kindle are unprotected.  Front and back (except for switches, speakers, and camera are well covered.  But the edges are exposed except on the corners.  Most likely drop would be on a corner I suppose, so this may not be a big deal.  Case is also fairly thin, so I wonder how much protection it would actually offer if the unit were dropped.Second concern is function when the case is open.  Part of the back is soft leather (I assume it is leather) so the Kindle may be set in it for hands free viewing.  But this means that when the cover is folded all the way back, especially when held vertically for reading, the two surfaces do not align and stay in position.  The soft part allows the folded back "front" to move up or down freely.  While not a big problem, I dislike the lack of stability especially when holding the unit in my hands.  (I know this description may be unclear but don't know how to phrase it more clearly.)  Folding the cover back also means the two "latch clips" protrude.  So if you lay it on a leg, the clips are pressing into your leg.  The final thing is that when the cover is used as a stand, the angle of the case makes the screen too flat for me, so I'm not looking straight at the screen but at an angle below perpendicular.Final gripe is that there is no clip built in to store a stylus.  I find a stylus necessary to press the correct link on busy web pages.  Some convenient way to store the stylus would be great to have.All in all, not a bad cover but I find it a bit inconvenient to use and am a little concerned about the level of protection it provides when closed.