I received my case before receiving my HDX, but I was immediately impressed with the color, quality, and brilliance of the whole magnet system. It does not feel cheap to me in any way. I have since received my HDX and have had several days to try it out with the Origami case. On the first day, I did have issues with it putting my device to sleep when I would fold the cover all the way back, so I can see how this would be a severe problem. However, I had read in one of the earliest reviews that the reviewer had eliminated this issue by setting the timeout feature (where it causes your lock screen to come on if no activity is detected within a certain amount of time) to NEVER. I realize that this would not be acceptable to those of you who want the screen to lock after a certain amount of inactivity, but in my case, I always close the cover if I am not going to use it for a bit anyway, so it doesn't matter to me personally. After doing this, I did not have that issue occur again, even though I used my HDX frequently over several days with the cover folded back. I also read that some were experiencing floppiness with their covers. I have not experienced that particular issue yet. I have used the cover as a stand in both landscape and portrait modes and it was quite sturdy, even when I used the touch screen. I can only say that I have been very happy with my Origami case and would highly recommend it. I have noticed there are some other cases out there that are cheaper, but they either can't be used as a stand, or in portrait mode, or their reviews don't instill me with a desire to try them.
I'm now on my 3rd kindle - my second fire. I've had a case for each of them and each of them has features that I love and hate. I decided to give the origami case a chance, even though I felt that it might end up being a bit too "gimmicky" for my taste. I actually really love it, though! I like that you can take it in and out of the case very easily (because sometimes I like to use the tablet "naked"). I like that it feels like a natural extension of the tablet and not just something making it clunky and heavy. I like the color (I picked purple and it is very true to what is in the product photos). I like that the sound is fine even though the speakers are on the back (there is a "gap" that allows the sound to come out and it actually seems to redirect it toward you). The way the origami stand works takes a little getting used to (you will do it wrong the first few times, but you quickly figure it out), but the magnetic panels are strong and it stands up perfectly just like it should. I like how to wakes it up and puts it to sleep when you open and close it.
I'm very pleased with this cover and would recommend it to anyone in the market for a cover for their HDX.
So, as the headline says, I love the concept of the Origami case. It works very well supporting the HDX in landscape mode, and the wake / sleep functionality is fantastic.
The two primary concerns I have are:
1.) The case doesn't really "attach" to the Kindle Fire HDX so much as it "adheres" to the back of the Kindle, using magnets, I believe. As such, you don't get that "locked in" feeling that prior kindle cases have afforded. At least not to my mind, anyhow.
2.) The edges of the Kindle are only partially protected by the case. While the case does overlap the edges of the kindle, it only overlaps a little more than half of the exposed edge, so I can see some potential in the edges of the kindle getting damaged should it happen to fall just right. Granted, this is a minor concern, as you obviously wouldn't drop the kindle in the first place, but -- there it is.
The only other thing I'll say is that I do think the price-point for this case is a bit pricey at $49.99. The quality of the construction and the fit and finish are good, but in my opinion, this product should have a price point at least $10 lower. Because of the price, we decided to try one of the other aftermarket cases from another vendor for our second HDX.
This is my third case for my kindle fire hdx as they do not seem to last long as the material frays rips or tears and will no longer stand up as I put it on my coffee table to watch movies. I just got this origami case in the mail today and put it together.All I can say is Wow! Whoever made this is pure genuis It is made of a heavy polyurethane that will stand the test of time,It folds out like a origami puzzle and stands up beautifully on my coffee table so you can easily watch a movie.Since it opens up the sound quality is unbelievable hdx sound like in a theater.You will not believe your eyes! For only seventeen dollars and change it is a fantastic buy and comes in a variety of colors.I got purple and am going to by more .It fastens securely by magnets tightly and looks a high class tv!!It will fold completely flat to carry in a coat or purse!! Just awesome!!Would make a great gift for the hard to buy! A definite 10 stars out of 10!!!!!!
I was really leery about buying this case for my kindle fire hdx after reading all the negative reviews about it. But, I decided this is somthing I just need to check out for myself. So I took the plunge and I am so much happier with this case then with either of the other 2 I had bought for it. It doesn't appear to be cheaply made, the purple is a really nice darkish color. The folding stand part was a bit to get figured out but I got it. The cover opens the right direction which no other does that I'm aware of. Does it add weight, yes, but so does every other case out there. I am just really so impressed I wish I had bought it first before any other covers. Thank you Amazon for a great product for me!
Feature Product
- Designed by Amazon to perfectly fit your Kindle Fire HDX
- Innovative built-in Origami stand folds into landscape or portrait orientation for hands-free viewing
- Redirects the sound from your Kindle Fire HDX speakers towards you, immersing you in the rich cinematic Dolby Digital Plus sound experience
- Full-coverage case attaches magnetically for easy on and off, and automatically wakes and puts your Kindle to sleep by simply opening and closing the case
- Vibrant polyurethane with a color-matched microfiber interior to protect your screen and keep it clean
Description
 | "Along with the Kindle Fire HDX’s new design comes a brand-new case that offers a pretty neat trick: the ability to fold, origami-style into a stand that can be used in portrait or landscape mode. I liked this quite a bit." — Mashable "The Origami case gives you a viewing stand for your Fire you can take with you everywhere...Definitely recommended for the full experience." — Engadget "New Origami covers feature an innovative design that allows you to position Fire HDX in both portrait and landscape." — GigaOM |
Amazon Kindle Origami Case
Better TogetherSlim, form-fitting cases designed by Amazon to perfectly fit your Kindle Fire HDX 7" and provide full front and back protection. The case secures magnetically, making it easy to attach and remove. An integrated magnetic closure will ensure your case stays shut while on the go. Hands-Free ViewingWhether you are browsing the web at home, enjoying a movie on the plane, or working while on the go, our integrated Origami case stands your device in either landscape or portrait orientation so you can enjoy your content hands-free. The magnetized Origami panels keep your Kindle Fire HDX 7" securely upright for steady viewing.  |
I bought a purple case for me and a black case for my DH for his birthday. Both of us LOVE our cases.
They both perform as expected. When the case cover is folded all the way to the back the kindle does NOT turn off prematurely. When the cover is folded in the stand position it holds the Kindle in the landscape or portrait positions beautifully. We were careful to make sure that we placed our Kindles into the case properly with the bottom corners of the Kindle fitting right into the bottom corners of the case. With the Kindle and the case properly lined up the on/off and volume buttons work perfectly. I also LOVE the on/off feature when lifting or lowering the cover of the case. It is sooo much easier than the on/off process that I have to go through with my netbook. So quick and easy.
I also bought two Evecases (7"- 8" size) with handles in purple and in black with red trim and zipper to carry our Kindles in. The cases are roomy without being too large and I think that you might even be able to fit a Kindle Voyage in there with the Kindle Fire but don't have a Voyage to be able to try it out. The Evecases have a zippered front pocket to carry your Kindle accessories in. ( stylus, microfiber cloth, spare power cord, auto plug, spare wall plug and ear buds) This gives you instant portability without having to search around for all those separate pieces when you're going somewhere.
NOTE: It is true that if you drop your Kindle/case combo on the ground just right that your Kindle CAN pop out of its' origami case. Since this was concerning to me I decided to buy some double sided scotch tape and put 4 pieces on the back (one on each side) of my Kindle before re-inserting my Kindle into the origami origami case. Since then I have dropped my Kindle occasionally and the case has stayed in place with no problem. Despite this one little issue that I feel that I have solved we are both very happy with our Kindle Origami Cases!!!!
I love this kindle cover. It took a minute to figure out how to get the kindle to stand up when I wanted to watch videos, but once I figured it out, I was good. It's super clever and very cool. I like that it's thin and lightweight, and has external "buttons" for the power and volume on the kindle fire. Compared to my first generation fire and the protective case I use for it, it's so much sleeker, thinner, easier to travel with. I also love that it's a smart cover so it puts my kindle to sleep when I close the cover instead of me having to do that manually. The improvement in the technology over the first generation fire and the cases that were available with it blows my mind. I'm very happy with this cover.
This is how a folding case SHOULD be. I bought the origami case that rhymes with Boo for fifteen bucks and it was horrible. Terrible color that looked like it had been sitting in dirt for a month, the cover didn't lay flat, and the ports for the power and volume were too big. Also, I had it folded for about 20 minutes and it left hideous creases.
This case is awesome and worth the money. It fits great, feels great in your hand, folds cleanly, lays flat, and feels secure. My only issue is the hinge. It is a bit too big and kind of awkward. When I close the lid of the case, it takes a few tries to get it down.
I bought my wife a Kindle Fire HDX for Christmas but couldn't wait to see how she liked it. She loved it! Since, her favorite color is purple I bought this case as well mostly to protect the Kindle but it turns out that she really likes the case too. It's sturdy and thin enough to where it doesn't cause a bulge in he purse. It also stands up nicely when she wants to just read the news or a book. It looks like it will take some abuse and knowing my wife it will have to. I will follow up on this comment when I have more information of on durability.
I love this origami cover. It is thin and the cover snaps close to the back when you are reading. I haven't had any problems with it so far. I've had 3 other covers for my Kindle and something was wrong with each of them. My main problem with most covers is that they are too thick. My last one the problem was it kept trying to open when I was holding it. I was constantly adjusting it, trying to get a position in which it wouldn't try to open when I was reading. I finally bit the bullet and paid the big bucks for this one. I have been very happy with it for the month or two I've had it.
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