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Amazon's Kindle Fire Zip Sleeve

Protect Your Kindle Fire

Our stylish nylon sleeve provides optimal protection for your Kindle Fire while you’re on the go. The lightweight material, slim profile, and zipper closure make it easy to quickly and securely stow your device in any bag or purse. The fully enclosed design ensures that your Kindle Fire is protected from all angles.

Stylish Protection

Available in five distinctive colors, our sleeves provide a combination of form and function. The exterior features faux leather trim in classic colors, while the soft, patterned interior keeps Kindle Fire safe from scratches.

On the Go

Slim, lightweight, and durable, this sleeve is perfect for taking Kindle Fire wherever you go. The zipper closure and fully enclosed design provide ultimate fit and protection without adding bulk.

Soft interior protects Kindle Fire from scratches

The stylish, patterned interior protects Kindle Fire from scratches.

Amazon's official Kindle Fire zip sleeve comes in five colors

Amazon's official Kindle Fire zip sleeve features a lightweight, slim design, and comes in five different colors.

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3.8 out of 5 stars

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3.8 out of 5 stars

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“ If you don't want the cumbersome case but want to keep your Fire or Kindle protected I recommend this sleeve. ” Corey Salyards | 88 reviewers made a similar statement

“ Seems to be well made and fits product very good. ” paul campo | 63 reviewers made a similar statement

“ I thought I had a faulty sleeve, so returned it, another one was sent, but it had exactly the same problem. ” Shirley P. Richey | 22 reviewers made a similar statement

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188 of 205 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Not much to complain about November 18, 2011

By Josh

Color Name:Graphite|Amazon Verified Purchase

I got mine 2 days after my Kindle, and it's made a nice resting place for my Kindle when not in use.

Quality:
I certainly don't see any creases or obvious defects in workmanship like some other reviewers have claimed. The leathery handle material tends to pick up some finger grease occasionally, but that comes off easily with a cloth. While I can't say it's made of the most amazing material or quality, it's certainly comparable to many other sleeves. It beats the $5 - 10 eBay sleeves I've gotten for other devices, by far. I can't understand why people are leaving such negative reviews, that $30 is too much for something like this, especially when they clearly could see what it looked like in the product images (did you forget to zoom?) before purchasing. What I got was exactly as pictured and described, and I have very little room for complaints about the quality.

Smell:
I don't know what everyone else is smelling, but we're either all old here, have stuffy noses from seasonal allergies, or I just got a different batch than everyone else. I can smell the new plastic scent when I hold the sleeve directly in my face, but it's not overpowering at all. It's certainly magnitudes less of a scent than a new car, a new printer, etc. I didn't even notice it until I read the reviews. Your mileage may vary, depending on just how sensitive your nose is. Just know that if you get one from the same batch as mine, it's on par (or less) as most other electronics out there.

Product:
I'm a bit concerned about the relatively small margin between the device and the zipper. I'm afraid I'm going to not put the Kindle in far enough, and have the zipper scratching up the sides. Smaller margin means less wiggle-room for the Kindle while in transit, as well as smaller size for easier handling and fit, so I suppose it's a fair trade-off -- as long as I can remember to consistently push it in all the way before zipping. Inconvenient? Sure enough. But since a 7" tablet is all about size, I can certainly deal with it.

Other reviewers have complained about lack of protection. Exactly what are you expecting? If you're wanting ruggedization, you should consider getting a full case or bag instead. This is a lightweight *sleeve*, meant for portability -- to protect the Kindle from light shocks and other objects while in an outer bag or pocket. That said, this sleeve has quite a bit of protection compared to most other sleeves I've had. I feel absolutely confident it provides enough protection for what I'll be carrying the sleeve in (my MacBook Air bag, or my coat's inner pocket).

As long as you are confident that a compact sleeve is all you're looking for, I believe this will do the job just fine for you too.

Update (May 4, 2012):
Roughly half a year since I started using the case, and it's doing great. It goes with me whenever I go out, in my car door's pocket. Restaurants, beaches, doctor offices, and stores -- it's seen them all, and no wear or stains to speak of yet. It's protected my Kindle well, and its portability is indeed excellent.

Despite my initial concern for the zipper scratching my Kindle because of its tight fit, I'm happy to report that such an incident has yet to occur, and my Kindle still looks brand new thanks to it.

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2.0 out of 5 stars kindle fire cover...i had hopes! November 16, 2011

By quickpick

Color Name:Coral|Amazon Verified Purchase

First time reviewing. I wanted to give this product a chance after preordering it and then subsequently reading negative comments as I anticipated its arrival. Here are my pros and cons:

Pros:
-I like the combo of the coral and brown kindle logo brown faux leather strip
-It does fit the kindle fire, although it is more snug than what I was expecting

Cons:
-It does have a chemical odor as others have stated
-It is very thin/ not much padding going on inside the "egg crate" style interior
-It is pretty overpriced for what you get...maybe not dollar store bad...but maybe $10 and it would be more realistic for what you get

I will be returning this for possibly a rooCASE which seemed to get much better reviews.
On the plus side, I am writing this review from my new fire and I'm pleased so far!

Edit: it looks like amazon is charging a fee to return this as it's not technically defective? I may end up keeping it afterall...I will say that it is slim which is what I was looking for so it can fit in my purse...I'm just a little wary of how protective it will be. Bottom line: I would still avoid this if you can!

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75 of 91 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Reasonable expectations, reasonable Zip Sleeve November 17, 2011

By Colin Thompson

Color Name:Graphite|Amazon Verified Purchase

Does the Kindle Fire Zip Sleeve smell? Yes. Mine arrived today, and as other reviewers have shrieked to the blackened skies of woe, there's a light-to-medium plastichemical odor.

Dealbreaker? Perhaps for some. Maybe my sense of smell has dulled a smidge over the years, but there's no way the sleeve's emanations will permeate a household, car, bus, bedroom, insert-enclosed-space here. After removing mine from the packaging, I parked it on my front porch in the fresh air for a couple of hours, and the scent is mostly diminished. I'm fairly confident the remaining odor will dissipate over time, but if it doesn't, I'm reasonably sure it's not going to induce mid-40s limb deformities. If you're overly sensitive to these types of odors, you'll probably want to save yourself the hassle and find something constructed from different materials.

Yes, it's expensive. I knew that when I bought it. I certainly wouldn't condemn the sleeve to an asinine 1-star review based on its price. You *were* there when you clicked "Place Your Order", right? If the current release-time price is a dealbreaker, the solution is quite simple. Wait for the price to drop, or buy something else. Empowered purchasing, no?

The Zip Sleeve is reasonably well-constructed and forms a nice snug fit around the Kindle Fire. The interior, as other reviewers have noted, is sufficient for protecting and cushioning the tablet. The zipper enclosure is solid. The color scheme is appealing, and the Amazon branding isn't obtrusive. I've had bad and good tablet and smartphone cases, and the Zip Sleeve falls in the upper 20% as far as form factor, usability, and construction go. I'll rate it here the same: 4/5.

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