Kindle Fire Case/Cover Thread - Page 12

jduck · 12-27-2011, 10:46 AM

My wife picked out the Marware jurni for me. I didn't really want an easel-style case because I don't like how the front cover is hinged in the middle. I like that it zips - it feels great carrying it zipped shut (you can leave the bottom open to connect the charger). And the clips inside are a lot more secure than I expected when I first saw them.

On the downside it is rather thick when folded back, so I have mostly been using it "open" with the front cover flapping in the breeze (works ok in different orientations but not really optimal). I had thought about trying to zip it back up when folded back and only today found out you're supposed to do that - so I'll try it; that'd make that hand strap actually useful. Maybe after the hinged part is broken in it'll be more flexible - it's obviously meant to be sturdy.

salsaguy · 12-27-2011, 11:25 PM

Check out the Snugg case for the Fire

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blossom

I'd love one but can't afford it at the moment.

deannah · 12-28-2011, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by salsaguy

Check out the Snugg case for the Fire

I got a Snugg case and found the bottom menu was sometimes covered by the case and not accessible. I'm not sure if all models were the same, but just something to keep in mind.

The edges that holds the Kindle in place seemed to be a bit wider than another similar case (Roocase) I had.

Blossom · 12-28-2011, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by salsaguy

Check out the Snugg case for the Fire

Thanks I'd looked at it but it's not for me.

TechnoCat · 12-28-2011, 08:26 AM

The dodocase does look really cool, but I would have a challenge paying 25% the cost of the Fire to encase it.

The Navitech case I bought for 1/4 the Dodocase cost is still holding up, but Amazon has corrected the description from "leather" to "bycast leather"; not sure what that is. This case is a bit thick though.

jduck · 12-28-2011, 09:04 AM

Bicast (or bycast) leather is leather with polyurethane coating.

TechnoCat · 12-28-2011, 09:06 AM

Thanks! That explains how it's surviving despite regularly getting wet. Some reviews faulted the durability of the leather; my primary worry is the corner clips but they seem to be working.

WillysJeepMan · 12-28-2011, 10:45 AM

I got this cheap case. $11 (similar to the CaseCrown but 1/2 the price). I'm very pleased with it. The previous case that I had, used the "slip the KF into a bezel-covering sleeve" approach that interfered with activating the pop-up menu.

bjones6416 · 12-29-2011, 05:04 PM

I've had my Fire in a Navitech cover since I bought it, but I didn't like it. Poor fit and plastic-y feel -- the only thing going for it was that it offers a lot of viewing angles. I used an Amazon gift card I got for Christmas to get a CaseCrown Trifold to replace it, and I love it! Perfect fit, doesn't add bulk, and very nice looking. The prop function works well and the magnet keeps it closed when you need it to. I recommend it.

sparklemotion · 12-30-2011, 01:29 PM

I noticed a lot of people have this one and are really happy with it. Very slim and it's supposed to protect well. I would think for that price it would be cheaply made, but people say it's really well made. The pink one is only 5.00.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A365HT27W9MM42

Pink one is here, but I personally prefer black for my devices.

http://www.amazon.com/VIPERTEK-Premi...5269819&sr=1-4

I have the black Belkin Folio case that stands. I got it at Target and I love it. It's perfect, you can fold it back easily and the stand is very nice. It's 39.99 though, a bit overpriced.

salsaguy · 12-30-2011, 06:35 PM

New article on covers
http://theunofficialkindlefireblog.c...le-fire-cover/

Blossom · 12-30-2011, 07:26 PM

I Just ordered the Marware Eco-Vue case it's on sale for $29.99 used a $5 off coupon and got it for $24.99

sadievan · 12-30-2011, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blossom

I Just ordered the Marware Eco-Vue case it's on sale for $29.99 used a $5 off coupon and got it for $24.99

Where'd you get a $5 coupon.

Carol

Blossom · 12-30-2011, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sadievan

Where'd you get a $5 coupon.

Carol

I got it from my Special Offers Kindle 4. It was a special offer awhile ago. Save $5 off a $10 dollar or more purchase.

sadievan · 12-30-2011, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blossom

I got it from my Special Offers Kindle 4. It was a special offer awhile ago. Save $5 off a $10 dollar or more purchase.

Ok. I think I used that one on Christmas gifts.

Carol

12-30-2011, 01:29 PM	#175
sparklemotion dangerous when cornered Posts: 1,864 Karma: 22891237 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Device: Kobo H2O, Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Paperwhite	I noticed a lot of people have this one and are really happy with it. Very slim and it's supposed to protect well. I would think for that price it would be cheaply made, but people say it's really well made. The pink one is only 5.00. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A365HT27W9MM42 Pink one is here, but I personally prefer black for my devices. http://www.amazon.com/VIPERTEK-Premi...5269819&sr=1-4 I have the black Belkin Folio case that stands. I got it at Target and I love it. It's perfect, you can fold it back easily and the stand is very nice. It's 39.99 though, a bit overpriced. Last edited by sparklemotion; 12-30-2011 at 01:31 PM.

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12-27-2011, 10:46 AM	#166
jduck Connoisseur Posts: 62 Karma: 2282 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: kindle Fire	My wife picked out the Marware jurni for me. I didn't really want an easel-style case because I don't like how the front cover is hinged in the middle. I like that it zips - it feels great carrying it zipped shut (you can leave the bottom open to connect the charger). And the clips inside are a lot more secure than I expected when I first saw them. On the downside it is rather thick when folded back, so I have mostly been using it "open" with the front cover flapping in the breeze (works ok in different orientations but not really optimal). I had thought about trying to zip it back up when folded back and only today found out you're supposed to do that - so I'll try it; that'd make that hand strap actually useful. Maybe after the hinged part is broken in it'll be more flexible - it's obviously meant to be sturdy.

12-28-2011, 08:26 AM	#170
TechnoCat Zealot Posts: 131 Karma: 150390 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pacific NorthWest Device: Kindle Fire	The dodocase does look really cool, but I would have a challenge paying 25% the cost of the Fire to encase it. The Navitech case I bought for 1/4 the Dodocase cost is still holding up, but Amazon has corrected the description from "leather" to "bycast leather"; not sure what that is. This case is a bit thick though.

12-28-2011, 09:04 AM	#171
jduck Connoisseur Posts: 62 Karma: 2282 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: kindle Fire	Bicast (or bycast) leather is leather with polyurethane coating.

12-28-2011, 09:06 AM	#172
TechnoCat Zealot Posts: 131 Karma: 150390 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pacific NorthWest Device: Kindle Fire	Thanks! That explains how it's surviving despite regularly getting wet. Some reviews faulted the durability of the leather; my primary worry is the corner clips but they seem to be working.

12-28-2011, 10:45 AM	#173
WillysJeepMan Guru Posts: 656 Karma: 2877892 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Kobo Touch, KFHD7, GTab 8.4 Pro, iPadAir 2	I got this cheap case. $11 (similar to the CaseCrown but 1/2 the price). I'm very pleased with it. The previous case that I had, used the "slip the KF into a bezel-covering sleeve" approach that interfered with activating the pop-up menu.

12-29-2011, 05:04 PM	#174
bjones6416 ↓↓ Skirt!! Earrings!! Posts: 3,394 Karma: 17432172 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Georgia, USA Device: Acer netbook, JetBook Lite, Sony PRS-300, Kindle 2, Kindle Fire	I've had my Fire in a Navitech cover since I bought it, but I didn't like it. Poor fit and plastic-y feel -- the only thing going for it was that it offers a lot of viewing angles. I used an Amazon gift card I got for Christmas to get a CaseCrown Trifold to replace it, and I love it! Perfect fit, doesn't add bulk, and very nice looking. The prop function works well and the magnet keeps it closed when you need it to. I recommend it.

12-30-2011, 06:35 PM	#176
salsaguy Addict Posts: 381 Karma: 30500 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: Kindle Fire (1st Gen), Kindle Touch, KFHD 8.9 No Ads	New article on covers http://theunofficialkindlefireblog.c...le-fire-cover/

12-30-2011, 07:26 PM	#177
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	I Just ordered the Marware Eco-Vue case it's on sale for $29.99 used a $5 off coupon and got it for $24.99

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