Review: Pros and Cons ...
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 02 27, 2013
Man, is this a divisive product! I can completely see each perspective. Now, I have tinkered with this case for a bit. And, while I know it is not for me (I am an absolute "klutz" and my Kindle would be shattered in no time), I can see it being a perfect match for many folks. Here are some thoughts:Pros:-Vents! I have more cases than I can count ... not one of them has vents. (And I have always wondered about that!) So, a big thanks to Amazon for noticing this need and helping their customers. (And thanks for matching the color of the vents to the case. Cool!)-Super light. Super thin. (But since I carry mine in my messenger bag, I do worry that one of my pens could punch right through it. I'm pretty rough on my belongings ... pretty much everything I own should be wrapped in Otter Box.)-Fairly easy to clean ... just wipe with a warm, damp cloth. (However, the rough texture can trap particles, so you may need to use a toothbrush if your kids get the case messy).-Rich color.Potential Cons:-The price could prove to be a potential con for many buyers. Any potential buyer should weigh the fact that this is an ultra-light minimalist product. It looks sleek, but I can see how some consumers could interpret that as "not being a reflection of the price paid."-No padding. At all. This is purposeful. It is to keep the set super light. But, the potential buyer needs to understand that the Kindle will be vulnerable any sort of impact.-The interior isn't a super smooth micro-fiber. I think I am so accustom to Verso and Belkin products that this came as a bit of a surprise. I guess I am not worried about scratches since I also use screen protectors on everything.Wish:-I wish it came in Kelly green! (Or even neon green).Just because this case does not necessarily meet my needs, does not mean it is "bad." It has the potential to be very beautiful and very professional. If you understand that this is insanely thin, wildly lightweight, and amazingly minimalist, you will be not be disappointed!