Review: "The Differential Diagnosis"...
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 1, 2014
... as they say in the medical profession. Thanks to the Vine program I have obtained two different Kindle covers, and thus have the ability of comparing their respective merits. As my first non-book review, I have already posted a review of theBelkin Chambray Cover for Kindle Fire HDX (will only fit Kindle Fire HDX 7"), Slatealmost a month ago. I gave it 5-stars.First and foremost, in selecting a cover, be sure that it fits the Kindle that you own. The two covers that I now possess are NOT interchangeable, as they fit different size Kindles. The Belkin Chambray fits the Kindle Fire HD 7", and the Marblue fits Kindle, Kindle Whitepaper and Kindle Touch. NEITHER fits older versions of the Kindle, nor, somewhat obviously, Kindle Fire 8.9". Fortunately, I now own more than one Kindle, so both work for me.In terms of the Marblue, it features an interior strap to facilitate reading with one hand. (With the Belkin, I found I could readily read one handed also, simply by folding back the cover.) The Marblue has four elastic corner straps that secure the Kindle to the cover quite adequately. (With the Belkin, one snaps the Kindle into the plastic case which is an integral part of the cover, and I found this a superior method.)  Which method will last longer?  I suspect the Kindle will either become obsolete, or lost, long before either fail. The Marblue has a synthetic leather exterior and rather prominent double-stitching. I obtained the one with a blue exterior, and it is a lighter blue than what is shown at Amazon, and I do not consider it as attractive as the darker blue shown of the website. ( The Belkin has a much more professional looking cover, with dark grey fabric, less prominent stitching, and a black leather-like border on the fold.)Of course, there is the matter of price. As they are currently posted, Marblue sells for $24.99, and the Belkin sells for $29.99. Overall, in terms of value, I think the Belkin is a better design, and a better product... BUT, please recall, they are not interchangeable. 4-stars for the Marblue.