As this is the default case offered for the KF HDX I went ahead and got it, and I was not disappointed.
Origami case got its name from "folding" and some nicely hidden magnets. It fits snugly onto the HDX. You "slide" HDX into the "baseplate". Removal is easy, as there's no clips. It also has its own 'buttons' that pushes on the official buttons, unlike other cases that leaves your buttons exposed.
The folding part is the "folio cover", which has "seams" that can be folded. When you flip it over, and pull up on the fold the cover turns into a stand as the magnets stick to each other and the back of the base plate. Pretty clever design, and probably patented. You can get it in a variety of colors, though I got mine in plain black.
Here's a picture (not mine)
And yes, it works in portrait mode as well.
Complaint 1) this case when folded over somewhat covers up the buttons (I have fat fingers) but only when it's lying flat (like when you're holding it with both hands, like playing a driving game). it's less noticeable when the stand's 'deployed".
Complaint 2) The case attracts a bit of finger print, not quite as visible on black, but when tilted at an angle...
Complaint 3) its relatively high price. It's just a plain case, albeit a clever one, but $40 for "rubber" case?
But it's not completely disappointing.
Protectionwise... This case will NOT save your HDX from drops or such. But then, given the weight of the HDX, I doubt anything will except maybe one of those expensive Ottercases. This is a dust cover and stand, little more.
Size-wise... this case is pretty thin, and adds minimum bulk and weight to the dense thinness of the KF HDX. Baseplate is solid, while the cover does not look flimsy despite the need to fold and unfold over and over.
Pros: Clever stand, official Amazon Kindle design, perfect fit
Cons: Expensive, attracts fingerprints, covers up back buttons when folded over
All in all, IMHO it's slightly overpriced, but it's a quality product. If you don't need the clever stand, get something cheaper.
Origami case got its name from "folding" and some nicely hidden magnets. It fits snugly onto the HDX. You "slide" HDX into the "baseplate". Removal is easy, as there's no clips. It also has its own 'buttons' that pushes on the official buttons, unlike other cases that leaves your buttons exposed.
The folding part is the "folio cover", which has "seams" that can be folded. When you flip it over, and pull up on the fold the cover turns into a stand as the magnets stick to each other and the back of the base plate. Pretty clever design, and probably patented. You can get it in a variety of colors, though I got mine in plain black.
Here's a picture (not mine)
And yes, it works in portrait mode as well.
Complaint 1) this case when folded over somewhat covers up the buttons (I have fat fingers) but only when it's lying flat (like when you're holding it with both hands, like playing a driving game). it's less noticeable when the stand's 'deployed".
Complaint 2) The case attracts a bit of finger print, not quite as visible on black, but when tilted at an angle...
Complaint 3) its relatively high price.
It's just a plain case, albeit a clever one, but $40 for "rubber" case? But it's not completely disappointing.
Protectionwise... This case will NOT save your HDX from drops or such. But then, given the weight of the HDX, I doubt anything will except maybe one of those expensive Ottercases. This is a dust cover and stand, little more.
Size-wise... this case is pretty thin, and adds minimum bulk and weight to the dense thinness of the KF HDX. Baseplate is solid, while the cover does not look flimsy despite the need to fold and unfold over and over.
Pros: Clever stand, official Amazon Kindle design, perfect fit
Cons: Expensive, attracts fingerprints, covers up back buttons when folded over
All in all, IMHO it's slightly overpriced, but it's a quality product. If you don't need the clever stand, get something cheaper.
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