Kindle Fire Lightweight MicroShell Folio Cover by Marware, Pink
Kindle Fire Lightweight MicroShell Folio Cover by Marware, Pink
Product By Marware (Kindle Accessories)
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Kindle Fire Lightweight MicroShell Folio Cover by Marware, Pink
Rating on December 7
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Kindle Fire Lightweight MicroShell Folio Cover by Marware, Pink
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Kindle Fire Lightweight MicroShell Folio Cover by Marware, Pink
Kindle Fire Lightweight MicroShell Folio Cover by Marware, Pink
3.5 out of 5 from 326 user reviews.
3.5 out of 5 from 326 user reviews.
Technical Details
- Certified "Made for Kindle" accessory (Kindle Fire)
- Hard polycarbonate back piece with a soft protective lid for protection against scratches and impact
- Soft fabric lid folds to function as a stand for viewing
- Convenient elastic strap holds the protective lid in the open or closed position
- Designed specifically to be lightweight and slim-fit
Product Description of Kindle Fire Lightweight MicroShell Folio Cover by Marware, Pink
Kindle Fire MicroShell Folio Cover by Marware
The MicroShell Folio is a sleek, lightweight cover that enhances your Kindle Fire experience through the sophisticated engineering of a hard polycarbonate back shell fused to a foldable, rubberized front lid. Created with a thin plastic interior, the front lid doubles as a flexible stand and is designed to minimize weight while maximizing protection. The back shell is made of durable polycarbonate and protects against scratches, bumps, and mild impact.
The weight of the Kindle Fire engages the stand feature of the lid function - fold the lid back and into the groove on the back of the polycarbonate shell for hands-free reading or viewing. The elastic strap is heat-fused to the back shell and secures the MicroShell Folio open for convenient one-handed use, or keeps the lid closed for added security when not in use.
At home or on the go, the MicroShell Folio for the Kindle Fire gives you sleek functionality and protection without the bulk.
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836 of 864 people found the following review helpful.
Just As DescribedBy Just Wondering
I am a little surprised by the reviews. When I read them yesterday, I was ready to return my case when it arrived today.
I bought this because I wanted the lightest case possible that would provide protection. It is very light. As the product description explains, the case is polycarbonate (an impact and scratch resistant PLASTIC) which has been rubberized on the outside, and the cover is a soft fabric (rubberized with a felt layer on the inside. Yes, the elastic strap is glued, but so what? Glue is a good thing.
It feels "cheap" because it is very light (so light I thought the package was empty). According to my postage scale, it weighs a tad over 3 ozs. The stand does not stay in place unless it is weighted with, of all things, a Kindle Fire inserted into it. Then it works perfectly.
It is exactly as advertised: a very light, form-fitting case that offers good protection for the device with a simple display stand. Nothing fancy. Certainly doesn't have a designer name. But, it does what it is intended for and I am very happy with it. Obviously, I can't comment on durability, but the materials seem of high quality and the finish is excellent.
UPDATE 20 Nov 11:
It is time for an update because I have been using the case for almost a week of intensive enjoyment of the Kindle Fire. It is really an outstanding case! If you are looking for a good balance between weight and protection, I can't imagine there is a better choice. I will address myself to a few issues based on use:
1. The stand function is very simple. You insert the leading edge of the folded cover into a slot on the back. This has worked well for me, although I notice a number of reviewers have commented that it doesn't work well for them. I am not sure about the discrepancy, but it may be related to the hinge stiffness. I noticed that it is more stable as the hinge side (on which the device rests when in the stand position) softens with use. It is rather stiff at first. If you massage it a while it becomes more pliable and flattens, which improves stability. As for falling out of the slot, I haven't experienced that problem.
2. The quality of materials seems to be excellent. "Light" means "cheap" to some people. But this seems to be made of high quality polycarbonate and rubberized fabric. I haven't noticed any degradation of the materials. The case is very well constructed, including the elastic strap, which is heat sealed to the case body. I tried to pry it off, and it is really bonded well to the case body. BTW, the space between the case and the Fire is a great place to store a microfiber screen cleaning cloth, which you will need.
3. It is light and the Fire is heavy (especially if you are used to the Kindle e-reader). Any weight savings should be appreciated and this case delivers. Did I mention it is light?
I would buy this case without hesitation, but everyone has different needs. My objective was to find the lightest case possible that was made of high quality materials and which would provide sufficient protection in case I dropped it (I seem to drop things a lot). This case meets my needs as well as I could expect. At the new lower price of $29.95, I think it is well-priced for protecting a $200 investment.
122 of 126 people found the following review helpful.
I actually like this case!By FreeSpirit
I am puzzled with all the bad reviews for this case. I was expecting something terrible to show up when I saw the reviews start popping up yesterday. The case is basically a plastic shell on the outside for the back, and a thin synthetic type material for the front, very similar (but thinner) to Apple's smartcover for iPad 2. The device fits inside the plastic shell perfectly. There is no room for it to move around at all.
The plastic part has a elastic band on the bank which can be used to insert your hand and hold the device when reading on it, or it can be brought to the front to securely close the front flap on the case. Overall it is a slim profile case that adds only marginal bulk to the device. The front flap has in inner velvet lining which comes in contact with the screen and keeps is safe.
Parts that could have been better - the front flap is slim, but a little too thin. I'm sure it will protect the device adequately, but it feels lacking in terms of protection. Not a big deal for me personally because I use the device only at home and am fairly good with keeping my devices safe. The second, the most important drawback of this case is that the stand just plain and simple - sucks! It is very flimsy, again because of the thin material on the flap. There is no way the device can be held on the stand when reading on the Kindle in my lap, for example. The only way the stand stays firm is if it's kept on a flat surface like a table or something. I think if they wanted to keep the material thin, that would be fine, except they should have added some weight in the middle part of the front panel that folds around - this part takes the weight of the stand, and if it was made slightly thicker, it would have worked very well.
Other than these two drawbacks, I like this case and I would recommend it if you're looking for a light-use case. For those who paid $39.99 in pre-orders, Amazon automatically put in a $10 gift card in my account for the price difference, I didn't even have to contact them. I am assuming everyone received the credit. If you didn't, you can probably contact them for assistance.
109 of 112 people found the following review helpful.
Perfect CaseBy K. M. Carone
This really is my first review here, but after reading most of the initial reviews of this product I had to speak up. Like another individual, those early reviews had me wishing I could cancel my order for this case; however, I received it today and I am delighted with it. I have 3 other Kindles (of varying ages), each with a different case. My favorite was the one with the built in booklight until I got the MicroShell. This case holds the Kindle snugly, feels good in my hand, doesn't get in the way and doesn't add any weight to an already comparatively "heavy" Kindle. It maintains a sleek appearance and acts as a perfectly sturdy stand as well. Now, if only it came in red or yellow or purple.....
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