Amazon Kindle Fire HDX Standing Polyurethane Origami Case (will only fit Kindle Fire HDX 7"), Purple

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX Standing Polyurethane Origami Case (will only fit Kindle Fire HDX 7"), Purple..

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162 of 164 people found the following review helpful.
Great Case for my Kindle HDX!
By Travel Fan
I received my case before receiving my HDX, but I was immediately impressed with the color, quality, and brilliance of the whole magnet system. It does not feel cheap to me in any way. I have since received my HDX and have had several days to try it out with the Origami case. On the first day, I did have issues with it putting my device to sleep when I would fold the cover all the way back, so I can see how this would be a severe problem. However, I had read in one of the earliest reviews that the reviewer had eliminated this issue by setting the timeout feature (where it causes your lock screen to come on if no activity is detected within a certain amount of time) to NEVER. I realize that this would not be acceptable to those of you who want the screen to lock after a certain amount of inactivity, but in my case, I always close the cover if I am not going to use it for a bit anyway, so it doesn't matter to me personally. After doing this, I did not have that issue occur again, even though I used my HDX frequently over several days with the cover folded back. I also read that some were experiencing floppiness with their covers. I have not experienced that particular issue yet. I have used the cover as a stand in both landscape and portrait modes and it was quite sturdy, even when I used the touch screen. I can only say that I have been very happy with my Origami case and would highly recommend it. I have noticed there are some other cases out there that are cheaper, but they either can't be used as a stand, or in portrait mode, or their reviews don't instill me with a desire to try them.

197 of 229 people found the following review helpful.
Great concept and design, takes getting used to
By FreeSpirit
I was looking forward to the Origami case given its unique design and ability to stand in vertical and horizontal positions. So far, I am pleased with it though still getting used to the folding mechanisms. It feels like a natural extension of the Fire HDX. Quick thoughts on the case so far:

PROs

1. DESIGN - Sleek design, adds very little bulk. The back is a plastic shell and the front is a polyurethane flap.
2. MAGNETS - Basic premise of the case is magnets. The device sticks to the case with magnets (stays secure), front flap folds all the way back (for one-handed reading) and stays in place with magnets, and the stands work with magnets.
3. SLEEP MODE - Closing the flap automatically triggers sleep mode on the device, opening it turns it back on. The Kindle doesn't make a sound when it locks under the flap. I'm still trying to figure out if there's a setting I can change to get the device to give me an audible that it locked. I guess I"m just used to it.
4. BUTTONS - Has embedded volume +/- and power buttons that sit on top of the device buttons. Easy to operate through these rubberized buttons.
5. ACCESS - Convenient access to charging port as well as the headphone jack. Speakers are covered but there is enough of a gap to keep sound quality intact. I tested sound quality with and without the case, there seemed to be no degradation.
6. STANDS - Stands work in various positions. I care only about three - portrait, landscape for videos (steeper angle), and landscape for typing (lower angle). The magnets engage all three stands securely.

CONs

1. STANDS TAKE GETTING USED TO - The stands and folding mechanisms take some getting used to. I looked at the product pictures here several times to fold the case the correct way. Now after a few attempts, it's easier to engage the stand.
2. PROTECTION - The left side of the case feels a little unprotected initially. But looking at it closely, the edges are protected by the back of the case as well as the front flap. This raised part seems like a deliberate design to service two purposes - keep speakers open and not muffle the sound with the back shell, and give access to the headphone jack on top and charging port at the bottom.

Overall I am pleased with this case. I also got the $20 Marware case as a cheaper alternative. I like that one too but I think I will mostly be using this Oragami case because it looks and functions better.

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UPDATE - I just noticed that there was a leaflet included with the case packaging that displays a quick three-step process to fold the stand. I wish I had seen it earlier, I wouldn't have had to repeatedly look at online pictures here. Remember to keep this leaflet for the first few days, it comes handy.

60 of 68 people found the following review helpful.
case closed
By Regina M Sword
I really wanted to like this, but I think it's just a faulty design. Whenever I folded it back, as for reading, it repeatedly put the Kindle to sleep. I returned it, got a replacement, and five seconds later my Kindle was off to dreamland again. I'm done; it's going back.

I think if they had described this as simply a STAND, they might have been on to something. Alas, I want a case.

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Sony Alpha a6000 24.3 MP Interchangeable Lens Camera - Body only

Sony Alpha a6000 24.3 MP Interchangeable Lens Camera - Body only..

Special Price Sony Alpha a6000 24.3 MP Interchangeable Lens Camera - Body only By Sony

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51 of 52 people found the following review helpful.
Great upgrade to NEX-6
By JeffT
Having pre-ordered and purchased this as an upgrade to a NEX-6, here are some initial impressions:

First off, the biggest improvement by far is the autofocus. They're not kidding - it is fast. DSLR fast. Even in low light situations that would leave the leave the NEX hopelessly hunting for focus, it can lock on. Focus seems very accurate as well.

Other enhancements:

+ More ISO Choices: The NEX-6 ISO settings were in 1-stop increments - 100/200/400/800/etc. The A6000 offers 1/3-stop increments: 100/125/160/200/etc. I'm sure this will come in handy. In addition, it offers multi-frame NR as an additional option when selecting auto-ISO (though this option is not available when shooting in RAW/JPG mode)

+ Better menu system: It is now much easier to use, and resembles the menu system of the RX100. I was able to get the camera set to my liking in a fraction of the time that it would have taken with the NEX-6, even today after using it for over a year and nearly 10,000 shots.

+ Better low-light performance: Shooting back-to-back with the NEX-6, the A6000 yields much cleaner JPG output at a given ISO. I haven't yet had a chance to look at RAW.

+ Burst mode: WOW. Continuous Shooting drive mode now offers three modes: lo/mid/hi. Speed priority is no longer there, I presume because of the much faster image processor and autofocus renders it unnecessary. On "Lo" it feels about the same as the NEX. On "Hi" it is like a chain gun.

+ The viewfinder: Yes, I think it is an upgrade. I could not discern any lower resolution, but it definitely is faster on the refresh and better in low light.

+ Auto-ISO: As was pointed out by a helpful commenter, it IS now possible to change the default range limits that auto-ISO uses. This is a much-needed upgrade, and will make this function usable for me now.

Cons:

- As another reviewer pointed out, the (legacy lens) manual-focus assist zoom button has vanished. When using a legacy MF lens, they were a big help. However, the C2 button can be repurposed for that function via the menus, and although it doesn't work 100% as before, it does the job.

Overall, I'd give this camera six stars at this point if I could.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
Highly recommended as an upgrade from NEX-6
By F.A.H.
Compared to the NEX-6, from which I just upgraded, the a6000 has (1) much faster, more accurate AF (works as advertised!); (2) menus that are much easier and faster to navigate; (3) more customizable buttons; (4) auto ISO in manual mode; (5) more resolution (allowing for more cropping); (6) more pleasant noise at high ISO due to the smaller pixels (at normal image sizes, noise looks like film grain); and (7) a more solid, tighter "feel."

There are other improvements, but these are the ones most important to me.

Highly recommended as an upgrade from NEX-6!

19 of 26 people found the following review helpful.
One of the best pocket SLR's out there!
By AW
I work at a camera store, so I was lucky enough to snag one of these before we sold out. I have a feeling I'll be selling a lot of these. Here's what I love about it.

Pros: 11fps shooting for up to 6 seconds before the buffer slows down, or half that with raw+jpeg.
Very impressive auto focus that never seems to be searching or fishing around for a focus point, it just jumps to it.
Full size 24mp APSC sensor, as big as a full size SLR
Great video quality, and up to 60fps video in 1080p for quality slow-motion shots. Sound is clear and in stereo.
Good low-light handling.
Very clear digital viewfinder looks almost as good as the screen.
Optional zebra stripes for overexposure, and focus peaking.
Size is small enough that I want to carry it everywhere, but hefty enough to feel like a real camera (almost a pound with a lens).

Minor cons: Not a con, but definitely counter-intuitive; the viewfinder takes more power than the screen. Normally I conserve power by using the viewfinder, but it is actually rated for fewer shots than using the screen in the manual.

The battery life is pretty short, but about what I'd expect for a camera with no optical viewfinder.

Overall, this camera is a perfect fit for me. It balances size and quality perfectly, not compromising on either, and has all the features I am used to from previous cameras I've owned (Nikon 3200, Canon 7D) in a smaller package that I'm more comfortable carrying around. After all, "the best camera is the one that's with you!"

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Google Nexus 10 (Wi-Fi only, 16 GB)

Google Nexus 10 (Wi-Fi only, 16 GB)..

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583 of 611 people found the following review helpful.
Phenomenal consumption tablet, but bide your time and buy elsewhere!
By Christopher Lee
Before beginning this review, here are products that I own that I have used for comparison (most of which I have reviewed on this site): the ASUS Transformer TF300 T-B1-BL 10.1-Inch 32 GB Tablet (Blue) with the matching ASUS Transformer Pad Mobile Dock TF300T (Blue), the Apple iPad MC705LL/A (16GB, Wi-Fi, Black) 3rd Generation, the Asus Google Nexus 7 Tablet (8 GB) - Quad-core Tegra 3 Processor, Android 4.1, Windows RT Surface 32 GB Tablet, the HP TouchPad Wi-Fi 32 GB 9.7-Inch Tablet Computer, and the venerable Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. I love mobile devices, and have plenty of experience with Android, iOS, Windows RT, and webOS devices. Now for the review.

PROS
+ Dazzlingly sharp screen. If you're looking at the Nexus 10, you've likely seen this specification front and center. The resolution handily beats that of Apple's third and fourth generation iPads, but in practice it's hard to see the improvement. That's not because the Nexus 10's screen isn't an improvement-- if you look, it's there, and reading web pages is truly a joy-- but after a certain point, you really run into diminishing returns.
+ Rich content experience. While you do hit some diminishing returns, the Nexus 10 has quickly become one of my favorite tablets for content consumption, whether that's watching video or reading books. While both the newer iPads and this tablet (and really, a number of other excellent Android options, like the ASUS TF700T-B1-CG 10.1-Inch Tablet (Champagne)) now come with 1080p or better screens, Android tablets tend to have the edge when it comes to YouTube and video content due to their 16:9 aspect ratios (although they all do quite well, really). The Nexus 10's screen helps make web and text reading great, which is important considering many find the 16:9 ratio awkward for such tasks (more below).
+ Sleek, svelte build out of great materials. The backing is soft-touch and ever-so-slightly rubberized, and while not quite as easy to grip as a Nexus 7, the device sticks in the hand. Perhaps more importantly, it has a nice, warm feeling to it-- one complaint I've had about all-metal tablets like the iPads and premium Transformer Pads is that holding cold metal in your hand feels premium, but often uncomfortable. There's zero flex in the chassis anywhere, nothing creaks, and the slim, trim profile looks great. I personally think it looks friendlier than an iPad, but I will note that if you're fond of angular and straight-edged designs, the Nexus 10's pronounced curves may throw you. On the other hand, it's thin and light, and comfortable in the hand.

Oh, and branding is minimal. Most of the required stuff is under a neat little panel that snaps off to let you attach cases and keyboards and such (although said accessories are noticeably missing at this time-- someone dropped the ball on this one).
+ Excellent performance. Performance is really determined by both the hardware and the software, and for now, I'll look at the hardware. Powered by a new chip of the A15 "Eagle" variety, Samsung's Exynos 5250 destroys basically every Android tablet chipset out on the market (note I am not including the Snapdragon S4 Pro, as it's not really available on tablets yet outside of Qualcomm's reference build). Zero lag, zero stutter, fast and snappy graphics playback, and fluid gameplay (but take this last with caution: while every review I've seen has praised its gaming ability, I myself play relatively simple games like Steambirds or Anomaly: HD). Sometimes the tablet will run a little warm, but none of this lap/hand burning people complain about so much these days.
+ Android 4.2 under the hood. Android's come a long, long way in recent years, and even if you're a dedicated Apple user, you should at least look at Google's latest offering with an open mind. Stock Android has morphed from (what I believe! Important caveat!) a gaudy, neo-futuristic mess (Gingerbread) into a sleek, industrial, polished, and smooth system (beginning with Ice Cream Sandwich). In more recent releases, the OS has become far more understated visually, serving only to help you navigate your apps and content and getting out of your way besides. Android 4.2 has released several new features of interest to most buyers, but I'll look at two in particular. The first is multi-user support: now, you can have one tablet service multiple users, with a tap on the lockscreen switching between them. That means a "family" tablet can also hold your personal work e-mail, with no fear of other family members accessing your data. The second is a quick settings toggle. Android OEMs have long built in Wi-Fi/GPS/Bluetooth and other switches into their devices, but until recently you would need an app like Power Toggles to replicate the same on a stock Android device. While Google's implementation of settings toggles leaves a little to be desired, at least the functionality is there (unlike a certain fruit-named brand-- seriously Apple, all I want to do is toggle Wi-Fi. Do I really have to jailbreak for that?!)
+ Great connectivity. You get a micro-HDMI out port and micro-USB, and it's the latter that really opens up the device's capabilities. Buy a cheap USB OTG cable from Amazon (you can get them for south of $2 with free shipping if you look), and hey presto, your Nexus 10 can work with USB keyboards, mice, and with a little tinkering, flash drives. Good way to solve the limited storage issue (see below).
+ Sound sound sound. Taking cues from Samsung's Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and Galaxy Tab 10.1N designs, the speakers are now on the front panel of the device. The stereo set pushes out quite a good bit of clear, loud, audible sound. For a tablet, the only device I've seen that comes remotely close is the HP Touchpad. But as with all things, keep in mind that the device is ultimately a tablet, so don't expect too much in the way of bass. It's plenty loud though-- I can't fathom why reviewers complain about volume.
+ Dual NFC receivers, one on the front, one on the back. While NFC is just emerging as a technology, if you have another Android device with NFC, you can easily throw links and such between devices (although Chrome sync handles that quite nicely as well), or buy some NFC stickers and play around with an app like NFC Task Launcher for some automation fun.

CONS
- No microSD slot. Personally, I don't find this an issue whatsoever, but if you're a big fan of local content then I can see how this might bite you. Google has long refused to put microSD on its Nexus devices, citing a number of technical and usability challenges (both sides of which I happen to agree with, but I won't go into detail here). If you're really out of space for the road, see my above section on USB OTG cables and use a cheap flash drive to expand your storage. It looks a little silly, yes, but for movie watching on the go, it'll do quite nicely. Google's on-demand download for its streaming services (Play Music, Play Movies, etc.) has so far let me keep what I want on my device.
- New layout. Again, not a huge issue for me, but if you've used Android tablets before, you will have to relearn a few things. Navigation softkeys have been moved to the center, and notifications moved to a notification bar at the top. This change has grown on me with time, since it preserves muscle memory between my phone and tablet, but some of Google's justifications just don't sell me. For one, center navigation softkeys leave a huge amount of wasted space floating around the bottom of the screen, and I liked having those keys and notifications in the bottom corners so I could hit them with my thumbs. Good thing that screen is so magnificent, aye?
- Aspect ratio. Android tablets are notorious for being landscape-only beasts, and although this device is quite tolerable in portrait, everything about it screams to be used in landscape. While this is usually fine, when reading scrolling content (such as books, web pages, and so on), sometimes Apple's 4:3 ratio is far more pleasant on the eyes, especially as such content is usually vertical, not horizontal.
- Cameras. Pass please. Tablets do not make good shooters, and while this one has an LED flash, it's thoroughly unremarkable.
- Somewhat understated buttons makes for some frustration. Power, volume up, volume down-- three buttons with distinguishable functions. So Google/Samsung, why put them all right next to each other with such low profiles? Sometimes I sleep the device instead of turning down the volume, which is just silly.
- Battery life. Please read this one with care-- the Nexus 10 does have a great battery and it lasts quite a long time. Rigorous tests have shown it lasts just as long as its competitors (the iPad included) in usage scenarios. But I have always (subjectively) found my iPad lasts longer in standby than any of my other Android tablets. Take what you will from that, but again, ultimately it does its job quite well.
- App ecosystem for tablets is a bit underwhelming. Again, please read this one carefully-- this is often leveled as a make-or-break charge on Android tablets. While I agree that the market is a little underwhelming, let's be real-- we don't ever have hundreds of apps on our tablets, and Google Play now has more than enough to cover most of my needs. In addition, the Nexus 7's enormously successful launch saw a huge wave of new, 7"-optimized apps. I expect to see increased interest in the 10.1" form factor with the Nexus 10. I've found the apps to do everything I want to do, and with some digging, I believe anyone could.
- Consumption, not production. While you certainly can use this device for production (particularly with a Bluetooth or USB keyboard), and Android gives you real filesystem access, you can't really escape that the Nexus 10 is a content consumption device. So are the iPads. In fact, the only two tablets I've seen and used that took productivity seriously were the Transformer Pad series and the Microsoft Surface RT. The Transformers destroy most Android tablets when it comes to productivity, and (I believe) are in turn destroyed by the Surface when it comes to serious Office-work and overall versatility. Obviously this is a point for debate and contention, but this is my stance based on my experiences with these devices. Feel free to comment if you disagree!

On the whole, do I recommend the Nexus 10? Wholeheartedly. Absolutely. With one little problem. The price. The Nexus 10 is excellently priced at $399 on Google Play for the 16GB Wi-Fi variant. So why is it being sold at $549 and above here on Amazon? It's quite simple-- third-party sellers routinely exaggerate the list price so that they can comply with Amazon's "list price or lower" rule, while still turning a profit on flipping an in-demand device. You can argue it's supply and demand-- I think it's dishonest marketing. Buy from Google Play if you can, or see if you can wait just a bit for the vultures to be brought down by more legitimate resellers.

Either way, I hope this helps, and just comment if you have questions!

185 of 209 people found the following review helpful.
Nexus 10, Best In Class? Absolutely!
By Perry
Let me start by saying I have owned an iPad, iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad Mini, Asus Transformer TF300T, Sony Tablet S, Toshiba eXcite 10.1, Motorola Xoom, Nexus 7, and Nexus 10. There are different reasons I have continued looking fo the best Tablet Possible for my needs. Oh and my wife has a Samsung Ativ Smart PC Windows 8 Tablet (Great device).

BUILD QUALITY

I know a lot has been said about the quality of the materials and how it is plastic; Let me say I have seen all different builds and while the back might not be as high quality as the aluminum of the iPad, the Gorilla Glass 2 screen is miles ahead of the Apple offering and is almost completely resistant to scratching. Overall I feel that the build is very good and I like the no slip backing more than any other tablet I have used.

SCREEN QUALITY

The screen is flat out amazing! The Retina iPad has a 3 MP screen, a 1080P display is about 2 MP so, at 4 MP this screen even has your TV set beat! Contrast is good and color favors accuracy over pop. In short, you likely will not find a better screen on a tablet for some time to come but, the iPad Retina and Transformer Infinity Displays are as close to this screen as you're going to get. Still, there's not a lick of aliasing on this screen even when zoomed in.

SOUND QUALITY

For some reason most tablet manufacturers decided that the side and back of their tablets were the best place for speakers and the results have been mixed. The Nexus 10 has them bookending the screen and it delivers sharp, crisp, full sound where others fall flat. This is another area where this tablet tops the competition.

PERFORMANCE & STABILITY

The combination of a light weight OS and top notch hardware have made this possibly the fastest tablet on the market. At the very least it on par with the iPad for all around performance. For the most part the tablet is a pleasure to use but, there are times when the unit locks up for no apparent reason and yet, I don't consider this a deal breaker as the other 99% of the time it performs flawlessly.

If I cannot resolve the issues with the locks, it could become an issue quick.

Updating the Review as it appears that others were right, Google Currents is now disabled on the Tablet and all of my Lock-ups are gone! I will be bumping the review up to 4 stars until I get more familiar with it. Who knows, maybe in a week this will be a 5 star Tablet.

OS & APPS

Obviously this is a Nexus product so it will automatically be updated whenever Google releases a new version of Android, an this is a huge strength for the tablet as it will likely get at least two operating system updates per year.

Apps are scalable in Android so they will most likely scale just fine but lower quality textures will make for a slightly less than optimal viewing experience. As things mature, we will likely get some very sharp and nice looking graphics.

I have heard claims that Android is not good for Productivity but, it isn't accurate. A few of the Apps I like for Productivity Purposes are...

Kingsoft Office - Awesome Office Suite Free On Android!
Magisto - Video Editing
Mint - Financial Management from Intuit
Sketchbook Pro Tablet Edition - Excellent Drawing App
Pen Supremacy - Doodle, Jot, make Notes or Diagrams
AutoCAD WS - Autodesk CAD App
Google Drive - Cloud Data Storage
Photoshop Touch - Decent Photo Editing On The Fly
Kindle - eBook Reader
Play Books - Google eBook Reader (Best Available Period)
DeuterIDE - Supports 40 Languages And Feature Built-In Compiler
Maestro - Musical Note Taking App

As you can see, you can pretty much do anything you want with this Tablet and it might not be as powerful as a Desktop but, it is every bit as productive as a Windows RT tablet or an iPad.

Media Consumption is decent but, not great. You do have multiple music sources, movie sources, and book reading apps but, movie and TV apps tend to be lower quality than what I get from my Apple TV (This is a problem to me as I would prefer not to support Apple at all).

CAMERAS

With a 1.9 MP Rear Facing Camera and a 5 MP Front Facing Camera, this tablet does quite well, and although the front facing camera doesn't match that of the Transformer TF700 it is on par with the iPad 3 and 4.

GPS

Very solid but, not as fast as the Nexus 7. Still very good over all and there isn't an iOS device on the planet that would be as good without Google Maps.

CONCLUSION

I really like the Nexus 10 and at 32 Gigs it really is hard for me to beat at $499. With that said, I will keep it and rate the device a Cautionary 4 until Google fixes the issue with Google Currents Locking the Tablet Up. Yes it is about once a day but, it really shouldn't be happening at all and there are several complaints on the Android Forums regarding the issue. Anyway, once that is taken care of, it will be the best Tablet on the block.

Also, I walked into Staples and Bought my 32 Gig model without any waiting so, don't pay these crazy prices because they market doesn't bare the weight of this sellers asking price!

UPDATED 3-23-13

It appears that 4.2.2 has indeed fixed everything that has caused the Tablet to lock up and I couldn't be more pleased with it. This tablet is extremely fast and stable now, I would recommend this over any tablet on the market.

176 of 212 people found the following review helpful.
Great tablet, but too many small flaws to overlook
By Andy
I bought the 32G version of this tablet 6 weeks ago and have been enjoying it, for the MOST part. I will not cover anything spec-related (processor, lack of SD card slot, brilliant screen, etc) but will focus on my general user experience.

Let's start with the good. Even though there is a bit of a learning curve for 1st time Android users, multitasking and feeling in control of your experience is phenomenal. What I mean by that is you feel like you are taking the most efficient route to get to where you want to go, made possible by the multitasking button, Google Now, and the notifications bar. The tablet is also very sturdy and ergonomic and the speakers are just awesome to listen to since they're front-facing. Battery easily lasted me 2 and a half days of moderate use and no charging.

There honestly are not any huge issues with the product itself, just many little ones that accumulate and severely bring you out of the great user experience Google has provided with Android. After a day of use, my tablet froze and restarted itself. I thought I was using it wrong, but this kept happening at least once a day for the next two weeks. The restart only took 15-20 seconds but completely took me by surprise. There is a bit of light bleeding in the lower right corner of my screen. Again, not a big deal, but it makes the N10 not feel like the premium product that it tries to be. Wifi connection, when compared to my laptop and Galaxy Note 2, is inconsistent even when right next to my router. I've stopped watching youtube videos altogether because of this which is a shame since the screen is so beautiful. There are plenty of apps for Android phones, and even for tablets, but not for 10 inch tablets. Half the apps I use on a daily basis are just blown-up phone apps, especially Facebook, which looks absolutely atrocious on such a large screen. The list goes on and on, but you get the point.

As an avid Android enthusiast, I really really wanted to like the N10, even getting a replacement thinking it would fix the problems I was having with my first one. But the problems kept persisting and though they could be fixed by OTA updates, I couldn't help but feel cheated. This hardware-software combo was clearly not ready for prime-time and at the end of the day, I was the guinea pig. I will be using my replacement for the next week and will try to cling to a reason to keep it but if you're on the fence about getting this product or an iOS tablet, I would go with the latter.

---Update---: After a full month of using my tablet, I stand by my original review, for the most part (I never caved in to get an iPad). I've found that the app selection isn't as lacking as I thought and many popular apps available for iPad have near-clones on Android. What is still very annoying is the constant restarts. I don't think I've ever been able to use my N10 for more than 2 hours before the tablet either decides to freeze or restart spontaneously. So, as of right now, this is still a 3-star product.

---Update 2---: It's been a week and a half since my N10 device received the update to Android 4.2.2. The performance is slightly better with freezing being less frequent, but the problem still appears from time to time. (About once every 2 days of medium use). After using it to take notes in some of my classes, I recognize that it is not a BAD tablet. However, everything is relative, and the value proposition of the N10 compared to some other tablets (iPad, Windows 8 tablets, Note 10.1) is noticeably inferior. It's the jack of all trades but the master of none.

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Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7" (Previous Generation) Standing Leather Case, Onyx Black (will only fit Kindle Fire HD 7", Previous Generation)

Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7" (Previous Generation) Standing Leather Case, Onyx Black (will only fit Kindle Fire HD 7", Previous Generation)..

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1979 of 2135 people found the following review helpful.
Overall a Good Design and Stylish Case
By jsh1120
Purchased both this case and the Marware Axis case for our new Kindle Fire HD. Each has strengths and weaknesses. For those considering both cases, I'll try to compare them.

() Weight. The Amazon case (AC) is MUCH thinner and lighter than the Marware case. Whether this an advantage or disadvantage depends on several considerations, but the fact remains that the AC adds little to the weight and bulk of the KFHD. The MC swaddles the KFHD in a significantly heavier and bulkier case. Advantage: AC in everyday use.

() Protection. The disadvantage of the MC in terms of weight is balanced by the protection it provides. The MC case is well padded; the AC is not. The MC includes a separate inner plastic shell that increases both shock protection and functionality. (See below.) The MC includes an elastic band to hold the cover closed; the AC relies exclusively on the weak magnetic closure to keep the cover closed. The AC is adequate in this regard but the MC is a sure thing. Advantage: MC

() Functionality. Again, different designs and different choices. Both covers provide for "sleep mode" when closed. The elastic band on the MC makes opening the cover more involved but it also provides a more secure closure and less of a chance that the cover can open when packed in a bag. Advantage: Depends on what's important to you.

The AC provides covers over the KFHD's speakers, and easy to feel button/rocker covers for power and volume. The MC's internal plastic shell provides only cutouts. Advantage: AC. For those who have trouble locating the external buttons, it's a BIG advantage for the AC.

The MC's internal shell rotates from portrait to landscape and the case design provides a more stable stand with the cover forming a platform for the tablet in either postion. The AC uses the cover as an inverted V to act as a stand in landscape mode only. Although the AC's cover can also be used to prop up the tablet in portrait mode, the 90 degree angle cannot be adjusted in that configuration, making it useless for reading. Advantage: MC

The placement of the MC in the inner shell dictates that the KFHD can only be charged with the cover open. Otherwise, the charge port (and HDMI port) are covered by the case's spine. Marware touts this as an advantage in terms of protecting the ports from dust and damage. YMMV. It's clear that it's not an advantage for charging since the screen is unprotected. The AC has a cutout for the charge and hdmi ports. Significantly more convenient. Advantage AC.

Color and Cover Quality. This is a very subjective issue. My MC is in charcoal (gray really) and my AC is in saddle brown. The MC is relatively smooth "leather." (Not high quality but not bad.) The AC is a pebble grain "leather." I prefer the color and texture of the AC. It feels better in the hand and the thinner case just looks better to me. YMMV. For my part, Advantage: AC

Cost: The prices of the two covers are almost identical (about $45). Less expensive covers are available from Marware and much less expensive covers are (or will be) available from other sources. I've had good luck with Marware durability in the past and the design of the MC is more or less the same as others I've had. The AC may seem overpriced to some. Personally, I think the features and design are worth paying for. I can't speak for durability but I'm optimistic about the AC. It's a classy looking case (imo) and will likely stay that way.

Overall: I intend to keep the AC and return the MC. Less bulk and weight, better features, convenience, and ease of daily use are the deciding factors for me. If protection in rough environments, handling by a youngster, and a stable stand (especially in portrait orientation)were critical factors for me, I'd probably keep the MC. But if that were case, I'd probably wait for an Otterbox version for the KFHD.

Marware Axis Genuine Leather Rotating, Standing Case for Kindle Fire HD 7", Charcoal (will only fit Kindle Fire HD 7")

656 of 745 people found the following review helpful.
Well built, sturdy case for Kindle Fire HD
By Stanley Fu
I picked up this case along with the 7" Kindle Fire HD based on the description of the product and the fact that it is produced directly by Amazon, opposed to the 3rd party options like Marware that were the only options back when the original Kindle Fire was released. So far on day 1, i'm extremely pleased and happy with the construction and quality of the case.

The main body of the case is a hard plastic shell, with speaker grills cut out for the speakers on the Fire HD, and plastic buttons for power and volume. The plastic is somewhat flexible and can bend a little bit, but looks strong enough that it wouldn't easily snap or crack if it dropped. The Fire itself slips right in and is held in pretty well; I can turn the case upside down without worrying that the Fire would fall out. The flap for the cover is lined with a soft cloth to protect the screen, and also looks like material that won't fray anytime soon. Magnets look like they're on the corners of the device to keep the cover in place, and are strong enough that the flap won't open on it's own. There's a small rubber tab on the end that makes it easy to open as well, and allows the HDMI and USB ports to be exposed so that it can be plugged in while charging or connected to a bigger display. Smart design. The outside cover feels like a tough leather; it feels nice and it too doesn't look like it would scuff easily.

The feature that wakes the Fire upon opening the flap or puts it to sleep when closed works flawlessly. The buttons on the case actually make it easier to press the power button, which is a common complaint on the Fire HD since the power button is flush. But with the auto wake and sleep on the case, it probably won't be as big of a deal. The case "stands" by just making a tent shape, opposed to being propped up the way other cases are designed. This actually works pretty well, as the rubber on the case edge keeps it sturdy and stable, and lets you adjust angles without a problem opposed to pre-defined angles or notches in other cases.

I'm extremely happy with the case, but the only reason it doesn't get 5 stars is the price. Paying almost 1/4 of the price of the Fire HD itself for a case is pretty steep, despite how nice the case actually is.

931 of 1061 people found the following review helpful.
Thereviewperson
By Thereviewperson
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R30J8HVPK7B2IC I'd gladly give this case 5 stars if not the price. Should really be around $30. It fits the Fire HD like a glove, leaving all ports, microphone, etc. exposed for easy access. It's solid, well built, and as a nice bonus, when flipped fully open with the flap all the way flush to the back, but would be even better if it would attach to the back somehow and stay there. It has a magnetic latch when closed, so it does not open when you don't needed for it to be opened. The edges of the case and inside is plastic that is robber coated, so it gives a great feel. The stand position is very unstable but can be used for watching a movie.

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OtterBox Defender Series for Kindle Fire HDX 8.9" (will only fit Kindle Fire HDX 8.9"), Black

OtterBox Defender Series for Kindle Fire HDX 8.9" (will only fit Kindle Fire HDX 8.9"), Black..

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191 of 197 people found the following review helpful.
Armor fit for a Mandalorian.
By J
When I initially got my HDX I was surprised at how light and thin it was. Naturally this made it compact and easy to carry, but also it worried me that it could break easily. Well now, I'm not worried about that at all. The instructions were a bit vague, but it took me only a few minutes(and since I bite my nails, a small screwdriver) to get it open and installed. Just make sure you thoroughly clean your screen, the back of the built in screen protector and if you used a cleaner be sure to let them dry. I had to open mine back up to finish drying it so it didn't streak. Another nice thing about it is since the edges are flared out it gives you a much better grip on it without having to put any pressure on the screen, which had me worried about either damaging it or dropping it. After putting it on, granted it adds some weight and size but it is now, nigh indestructible. I initially was worried about dropping 80 bucks on a case, but this was money well spent.

Later, after the case was on I was getting in my car and accidentally dropped it. Now I'm sitting here watching Netflix on my undamaged HDX while they are pouring new cement into the crater in my driveway. I'm not sure if Otterbox is in any way affiliated with the Mandalorians or the Imperium of Man, but their armor crafting skill suggests that they may be. An excellent product which I would recommend to anyone using an HDX.

53 of 55 people found the following review helpful.
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
By RueStreet
The included instructions were difficult, however the website video was adequate to put it together. One problem I experienced was lint/fuzz on the inside of the screen protector. Had to dismantle the entire thing several times to clean it. Finally I used eyeglass cleaner and cloth to get the screen clear of debris. That seems to have worked.

Protection is excellent...strong and tough... although the weight and bulk are about twice the original item. The case does make it heavy to hold. Not a problem if you use a stand instead of handheld for reading. However, I found this stand to be a bit awkward...too straight to use in the up position(C) and too low to use in the down positions (A&B). Position D is somewhat OK but still difficult for reading.

All in all, great protection, poor instructions and limited stand positions.

52 of 56 people found the following review helpful.
Otter box Defender for Kindle Fire HDX 8.9
By Crystal Peoples
Best protection for Kindle Fire HDX 8.9. It protects the entire device. A note to Otter Box is to make a detachable swivel stand for more convenience and a lighter case. The case is a little heavy. Other than those 2 issues, I love it. I can even feel comfortable with letting my grandson carry Kindle up and down stairs without worrying about him damaging it. Make sure Kindle is turned off before placing it in the case. I say this only because my text to speech would not work until I turned Kindle off and then turned it back on. Everything works perfect now. I don't even have a complaint about the $79.00 cost after receiving it.

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