Jun 222013
Kindle Fire Genuine Leather Cover by Marware, Black (does not fit Kindle Fire HD)
- Certified “Made for Kindle” accessory (Kindle Fire)
- Durable, genuine leather folio lined with soft microsuede for enhanced protection against impact and scratching
- Transforms to stand the Kindle Fire in 2 angles ideal for viewing and display
- Built-in interior hand strap for improved grip and hold during usage
- Convenient, high-grade elastic strap holds the lid open or closed
List Price: $ 44.99
Price: $ 25.00
sturdy, great for watching videos,& walking while holding,
Customer Video Review Length:: 2:34 Mins
Very glad I opted for this cover. It feels sturdy and has a few more features than some of the cheaper types of Kindle Fire covers. As you see in the video, it has the built in ability to be utilized as a stand for watching videos etc. I really like the inner strap- there are 2- one on the outside and one on the interior flap. The thicker, and tighter or more taut inside flap can be used when you are holding the Kindle in your hand, and you have the cover folded back so as to expose the screen of the device. It really makes quite a difference as opposed to just walking around and holding the kindle in your hands alone. It feels much more secure with your hand wedged in that strap. I had been using the cardboard box insert that came with the Fire , propped up, as a way to view videos before this cover arrived, and this is certainly a much better way to prop up and view the device. I suppose that the price of $44.99 is a bit high,and initially I was leaning toward the $29.99 range covers, but I think its worth it in the long run, and certainly when you see what else is being offered and negatively reviewed for just $10. – $15.00 less than this. I’m glad I waited for reviews- thanks everyone for those, by the way. I’m very happy with this purchase.
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|Functional and formidable, albeit pricey.,
It feels nice to hold, and looks sorta slick. The little grippers feel solid, I’m hoping the Fire will fill out the bit of give my 3g has in the case though. Like was said, it’s not exactly nice leather, in fact I’m not entirely convinced it’s real leather, but the case does have a fairly dense padding feel to it like it would absorb a good amount in a drop. Also, all the corners are covered with the hardest padding, which is important. As for the folding display feature, it’s less… what’s the word… mechanical, I guess, than I would hope. It’s more zen and the art of bending the cover. It’s rather loosely held in that position relying on the friction between the bottom of the kindle and the padding. The case is fairly rigid, even in the crease so hopefully it’ll loosen up in time, but this is a far-cry from the nifty iPad magnetic cover display. This is also far from cheap, it’s actually fairly expensive, then again, all of your options are. I look at it this way, is it worth $15 more dollars than the overpriced and mostly featureless pouch, yeah, probably. I mean you need to protect your investment right? It’s a judgement call, with a cover, without a cover, plain jane pouch or this folding leather cover, I feel like they all leave you in about the same point of value. I mean $45 would go a long way towards replacing the fire even if it means a reduced lifetime.
Update (after receiving the fire):
1. The Kindle Fire fits very snugly, much better than my 3G, so that makes me happy. But you don’t need to wrench on it by any means to get it in the case, the screen isn’t in any danger, at least not in mine.
2. The hand strap is convenient and comfortable
3. At first I thought it was weird that the strap favored left handed people, then I realized that if you spin the kindle 180 degrees, it does either, power to the ambidextrous.
4. The extra weight of the fire over my 3G also proves the stand system to be better than I originally suspected. I shook the table a bit to see if the fire would slide or fall while upright, but it held in place more than well enough for any bumps or shakes a table might get under normal conditions.
5. Don’t get me wrong, it’s still an expensive case, but I at least feel somewhat better about it. In the absence of other alternatives, it’s probably better than nothing. Ultimately, it feels protected.
6. I’d upgrade it to 3.5 STARS but I still hesitate to give it four because of the price.
Update Again (I dropped it)
The day came, I finally dropped my kindle, and of course it had to be on pavement. It landed on a corner but thankfully sustained no damage and the kindle didn’t even shut off from the jarring, so I’m plenty happy with that. Also, I’ve been appreciating the finer details of the case more and more as of late. I think it’s time about time I went four stars.
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|The Best Case So Far…,
I also bought the “Kindle Fire Lightweight MicroShell Folio Cover by Marware, Graphite”. Do yourself a favor if you are on the fence between the two, and buy this one. The MicroShell is no comparison. For those that say this leather if cheap, I am not sure that they understand what quality leather is. The leather is very nice, and the construction of this case is solid. It protects well, appears well built, and in my opinion, is worth every penny.
Pros:
-Fits like a glove
-Very nice quality
-Built in handstrap is awesome, and functions well
-Corner tabs hold the Fire in tight
-Stand works (unlike the MicroShell)
Cons:
-One of the tabs partially covers the speaker, although I do not notice a huge reduction in sound volume or quality
-A very strong volatile organic compound (VOC) odor, which is likely from the manufacturing process
I will update this review after I have had it for a longer period of time, but so far it is a great product.
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