Review: Mixed feelings
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 01 22, 2014
What grabbed my attention when ordering this is the fact that you can stand this upright.  I normally read in a recliner and prop a pillow or bunched up blanket on my lap so I don't have to continuously hold my Kindle when reading and that aspect works out well.The first impression is that it seems flimsy and I'm guessing it's stronger than it appears.  It's definitely lighter and thinner than the leather-like Kindle cover I was already using and you can fold the cover over to hold in one hand.  When shut with the magnetic clasp closed, your Kindle should be safe enough.The Kindle rests inside a plastic tray that comes up to the edge of the front of the Kindle.  There is nothing but a tight fit to hold it in place - but trust me, it's not going to come out without you bending a corner back and tugging it out.  But there isn't anything padded on the front of the Kindle to protect it if dropped when the cover is not closed.The magnetic clasp is supposed to awaken your Kindle when you open it, and put it in sleep mode when you close it.  The awaken part is working for me, but the light on my Kindle isn't shutting off when closing it.  So my Kindle only goes into sleep mode when it times out.I love the fact that I can read hands-free with it, but I feel better using my original cover.