Received this cover today and I am very happy with it. The light works well, it holds the Kindle securely, the cover closes easily, magnetic strip holds pretty strong to keep it closed, quality is decent. Some people complained about the light protruding on the back. It's a lighted case - with the light attached - I'm not sure where they expected the light to be. Yes, the light protrudes on the back when you are not using it, but it's certainly not a deal breaker. Some covers cost four times as much as this one. Considering that, especially, it's a great cover. I'd buy again.
Decent, Cheap, Lighted Kindle Touch Case
This is a decent case for Kindlers who need a light. If you don't plan on using the light (which operates on two lithium coin cells), I recommend looking for a different case. The reason is that the light folds behind the case and prevents it from laying flat on surfaces and increases the space it takes up in a backpack, purse, or carry-on bag. That said, the light works quite well. It illuminates the screen evenly and is easy enough to store. It folds over the screen and is held in place by a leather clasp which hopefully stands the test of time. The Kindle Touch is a very tight squeeze into the case. So tight, in fact, that I was worried about damaging the power button when inserting. I would not recommend this case if you plan on removing and inserting the Kindle Touch often. The construction quality exceeded my expectations. For the price (I got $4 off by Googling around a little and using Amazon checkout, and I encourage you too as well), the material and stitching is very nice, albeit a little aromatic (like a new Chinese car). The front flap is secured by a magnetic latching system which virtually undetectable and quite elegant. The inner suede appears quite nice. This case is not perfect. While I believe it will protect the Kindle from most accidents, I can imagine many others that could likely damage the device. For instance, the bottom edge and right corner are flush with the leather. If it was dropped on a hard surface it would not fare well. Of course, it would be better than no case at all. All in all, I really like this case and almost gave it 5 stars. The tight fit and protruding light prevent me from loving it. You cannot find a better deal for a lighted case for a Kindle Touch at the moment. I recommend this one.
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