Review: Sleek and light. Adds no bulk to the Kindle.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 1, 2013
I've had my Kindle Standing Leather Case a few days now and I am very pleased with the product.  It has a few issues (nothing in life is perfect) but the pros outweigh the cons.ProsThe Case:  A lot of people have mentioned that the case feels like plastic and not leather, so I examined mine closely when it arrived.  The top cover is constructed of four layers, leather, very thin padding, a rigid plastic core, a soft fabric backing.  All the pieces are stitched together with thread that matches the color of the case (mine is fuchsia).  The cover also has a plastic bar that hold the magnetic closure mechanism.  The bar is also nicely imprinted with the word "kindle".  (Note: On the Paperwhite case the "bar" is made of metal which looks much nicer than the Kindle HD's plastic bar).  The back cover is indeed plastic but the plastic has a raised edge and the leather is precisely cut to fit snugly inside the plastic housing.  There is no padding on the back cover so when you hold it in your hand all you feel is the plastic.  The plastic edge also feels a little hard against your hand, but I found that if I cup the corner of the case in my palm instead of gripping the bottom edge it feels comfortable and natural.No Smell: No nasty smell like other cases.  I have a very sensitive sense of smell and this case gives off no odor (unlike other brands).Protection: The back plastic shell is designed to fit the kindle exactly.  The device snaps into the case and will not budge.  I have no worries that it will slip out of the case and smash to the ground.  The magnetic closure also works great.  I was a little uncomfortable at first not having an elastic strap or snap to keep it closed, but I having had any problems with it falling open.The Magnetic Closure:  I love, love the fact that when you close the cover the device turns off.  This is the BEST feature, and the reason I purchased this cover over other brands.ConsThe Price: Based on the price point of other Kindle cases this one seems overpriced in comparison.The Stand: The stand feature of the case seems a little flimsy.  It works great on soft surfaces (pillows, your stomach), but tends to slip on very slick surfaces (glass table top).Not a Pro but Not a ConBecause of the placement of the Kindle power socket you can't recharge the Kindle and use the stand feature on a hard surface.  If you are using the stand on a soft surface (pillow) you can charge and watch a movie at the same time.  But this is a flaw of the Kindle design and not a flaw with the case.So other than the price, this cover is a winner.