This is a very nice and lightweight cover that goes above and beyond what previous versions of Amazon-branded e-Ink Kindle covers have done: it is super-compact, lightweight, and holds the Paperwhite about as snug and secure as you can imagine - they have made this cover so that the Kindle fits into a recessed pocket in the cover for a snug fit that you won't have any fear of falling out (like the Kindle 1), the hinge wearing out over time and your Kindle dangling or falling out (like the Kindle 3 / Kindle Keyboard), or some type of fabric wearing out from use (like the Kindle Fire and the Kindle DX).
What is really neat is there is a sensor in the Paperwhite and the cover that allow the Kindle to know when the cover is closed and automatically puts it into sleep mode to conserve battery power - upon opening the flap to read, the Paperwhite automatically wakes up. I'll bet some of you have tried cocking your head at an angle and put your eye up to it to see when the Kindle hits sleep mode and / or wakes up as you close and open the cover (I did!).
I have used this for a little over a week now and it has been able to withstand the rigors of back and forth in my briefcase, numerous sessions of starting and stopping reading, and, unfortunately dropping it on its side twice - and it protected the Kindle like a champ.
It feels good in your hands and compliments the reading experience with your new Paperwhite. The outer cover is a basic leather that feels good and you can get it in a variety of styles - I got the regular black as my other Kindle readers have different colors and I wanted to be able to recognize it quickly from across the room as "mine" vs. another family members' Kindle.
Please note this holder only fits the Kindle Paperwhite and does not fit any other e-Ink Kindle as the dimensions are different.
As I type this review, the price of this cover in black is $39.99 which is a pretty good deal when you compare it to the pricing of the covers for other models of Kindle. I would highly recommend this one in the color of your choosing - you want to protect your investment, and my two drops already in one week show this was a good protection of that investment.
November 8, 2013 Update: I've been using this for over a year now and it is still holding up, and protecting my Paperwhite despite numerous airports, back and forth in my man bag, and several drops onto concrete.
October 2015 Update: After almost three years of consistent use, it is still in good shape. I did, however, upgrade to the new Paperwhite a month or so ago and got a new cover for it in a different color (different color in order to differentiate it from the previous model). I'd recommend this one still.
My Pretty Purple Cover is Worth Every Penny!
I've owned my Kindle Paperwhite for over two years and had purchased a different cover that I used up until a couple months ago. There is nothing wrong with it but I wanted a change and, since the Paperwhite is the perfect device for me and I will replace it with the newest model when my current one dies, I decided to purchase Amazon's official Paperwhite case. I love purple too so I was delighted to see that color available! When my new cover arrived, I immediately removed my old one and popped my Paperwhite right in this case. Right away, I was impressed with the quality of this case and even after using it for a couple months, it still looks like new. This cover is made in China of premium natural leather. I've even gotten some water on the cover and it hasn't harmed it at all. The fit is very snug so your Paperwhite won't move but this also makes it slightly difficult to remove. I've discovered if I work one corner of the cover off, it comes off pretty easily after that. I have a case that fits similarly for my phone and I am able to remove it the exact same way. If you remove your Paperwhite a lot for reading or have some trouble removing cases like this, you might want to look at a different style of case. My other case is Jonathan Adler Bargello Waves Cover (Fits Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle & Kindle Touch) and I'd recommend that one if you want a cover that's easier to remove. I love this cover for many reasons. First, since it's made of premium leather, it doesn't have that cheaper smell that many other cases have. It has a great leather smell! I really like the automatic wake/sleep feature even though I am pretty good at remembering to manually turn off my Kindle. This cover automatically turns your Kindle on when you open the case and off when you close it so if you tend to forget, this cover will help save your Paperwhite's battery. The magnetic closure also keeps your cover closed and it won't open unless you open it yourself. It's also really good at protecting my Paperwhite. I have three-year-old twins who love to touch anything that's mine and my Paperwhite is still safe and in great shape! This cover adds just enough protection but is still fairly slim and is easy to slip into my purse. This case does not contain an interior pocket which some other cases have but that doesn't bother me at all. I also love the purple color! The color looks different in person. Online, it looks like a brighter purple but in reality, it is more of a grape purple. I've included pictures which will hopefully show the true color. Since I love purple, the slightly different shade is fine with me. Finally, the cutouts for the charger are perfect and I can easily charge my Paperwhite while the cover is on. I am extremely pleased with my purchase and don't regret the money I've spent on it one bit. It is a little on the expensive side but I feel it is worth the money and it comes in a nice variety of colors. It's durable, has auto wake/sleep features, and is very nicely made. Please note, this case will only fit the Kindle Paperwhite. I'm very happy with my purchase and I love it! I highly recommend this cover to anyone looking for one for their Paperwhite!
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