Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I bought this with some trepidation. Cases and covers are somewhat personal so, until you actually see and use the case, you don't know if it is "for you". Well, worries over for this case. First, I did not want a case that made the Kindle too thick or too heavy. This case does the trick. With the Kindle installed in the case, the case is 13/16-7/8" thick, 4 7/8-15/16" wide and 7 3/4-7/8" length. It adds about 6 ounces to the Kindle, so not bad at all. Next, fit and finish should look good: The outside of the case has nice lighter toned (gray) stitching as a highlite to the dark case color. The stitching rims the edges and the mesh speaker holes. The brandname on the case is understated and not in your face (a good thing). The backside of the outer case has a strap to keep the case closed and the two speaker holes. They are triangle holes, lined with stitching with mesh vents. Flip open the case and you see the internal look. Again the same stitching highlights edging. There are access cutouts for all connectors (bottom), buttons (left/right sides), and amazon/kindle name (top). The screen and keyboard are not hindered or blocked at all. However, if you have really big fingers/thumbs, the left most keyboard keys and the right arrow on the cursor pad may be a challenge. With the flip case open, what was the inside of the closed front case is now the outside of the back of the case (where your fingers are holding). There is a sleeve that you can slide your fingers into to help secure the Kindle. This actually releaves most, if not all, of the pressure that your thumb feels while holding the Kindle. To one side of the finger sleeve is a vent for access to a small pocket. It is good for sliding your hotel keycard, very small (narrow) notepad, a couple of dollars for the vending machine, you get the idea... The flip case can be used to hold the Kindle in a reading position on a stable platform: table, couch side arm, etc... It does not have predefined angle settings, it is limited by the friction, or lack of friction, of the platform that you are using. The weakest point on this case will be the hinge where the flip point occurs. I looked this over carefully. It is done well. There is a separate hard piece built into the case where the case hinges. It has two purposes: 1) to protect the top edge of the Kindle, and 2) to provide stability/strength to the hinge point. Time will tell, but looks like a good solution. Weakpoints: the lower corners, left/right buttons, and lower connection points are not completely covered with the case closed. This is the negative to the positive of easy access. The case edges do slightly extend past the corners and edges so there is protection. Pros: Many listed in review: I like the case stitching, dimensions, weight: overall look and feel. Cons: None found yet Neutral: Big fingers on the right cursor key button. I have small hands so no issue for me.