The Origami case for Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 is necessary for optimum enjoyment of this excellent tablet.
If there is any problem at all with this case, it is that there is a bit of a learning curve necessary in order to take advantage of its best qualities. Once you figure it out, you should love it. Here are its best qualities - it is designed to optimize the sound from the unit's wonderful speakers and the magnetically secured folds in the cover provide an excellent stand for resting on a flat surface or holding by hand.
When the kindle is not in the case, the sound is muddy and too soft. This is because the speakers point to the back of the device. When placed in the Origami case, there is a space at the top between the unit and the case that redirects the sound toward the user. This improves the sound greatly. Most importantly, and this has not been stated in any other reviews (and astonishingly not by the manufacturer) the best sound is obtained by turning the device upside down so that the camera is at bottom and then resting it on a hard flat surface. This will fully direct all of the sound toward the user by using the flat surface as a part of the audio system. The resulting audio quality then becomes quite possibly the best of all tablet devices. It is quite sensational.
The folds in the cover that essentially become the stand are geometrically designed to hold the unit upright and firmly when the magnetic inserts are brought together. This works perfectly well on a flat surface. It also provides a comfortable way to hold the unit by the back with just one hand.
The case is designed to allow the unit to slide upwards within the case in order to use the rear facing camera. This is a clever way to protect the camera when it's not being used, which is most of the time, as well as to turn the camera on and off. The trade off for this is that the unit is attached to the case magnetically rather than with a form fitted plastic shell. As a result, if you lift the case by the cover and vigorously shake it, it's possible to make the tablet fall out of the case. Some reviewers have had trouble with this, but for normal usage by an adult, this should not be a problem.
Otherwise, the case is very high quality and looks great.
If you plan to use your Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 for audio and video content consumption, then forget the cost, this is the case that will let you fully enjoy the device.
Fail. Going Back.
I don't like it. I don't feel that it fully protects my device like the Amazon case for my Kindle Fire HD does. The other case protects all of the edges and covers my device completely. This one does not. The device is exposed all the way around. If it were to drop, it wouldn't be protected as the other case protects the HD. It's also cumbersome to fold to use standing, and more so to even close it or open it as the flaps keep folding on each others magnet! Also, it's a shame that it doubles the weight of the HDX. The big draw of the HDX to me was the weight. Thirteen ounces! With this case, it is 24 ounces. That, combined with the fact that it doesn't even protect my $440 device, probably means it's going back. Too expensive to not protect my device fully. Too bad that it is so disappointing. I was looking forward to it. Now I have to find something else to protect my HDX.
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