OMOTON Kindle Paperwhite Case Cover - The Thinnest Lightest PU Leather Smart Cover Kindle Paperwhite fit for All Version up to 2017 (Will not fit All-New Paperwhite 10th Generation 2018) (Black)

When I looked for a case for my Paperwhite, I was unhappy with the prices of the "official" Kindle case and other fancy ones. Sure, some were pretty, or made from the exotic skin of the rare and endangered zebrak (zebra-yak). But I just needed something simple and less expensive. (Note that this case is made specifically for Paperwhites and probably won't fit other types of Kindles.)Some review-reading led me to this OMOTON case. It was inexpensive and well-rated. And it sounded like it would be sturdy enough to hold my Kindle securely without adding fiddly straps or a lot of thickness.I was pleasantly surprised to find this case of better quality than I expected for the price. It's sturdier than I imagined, and well-made. The cover appears to be made from a single piece of PU leather, so it won't come apart at glued seams like a cheapie item might.The Paperwhite just pops into a nice snug space that fits it exactly. I can't imagine the device falling out. In fact, it's a bit tough to get the Kindle *out* of the case. The charging port and power switch are easy to access.A lot of people have been debating about what type of material the case covering is. A couple of people have said it's hard plastic. Not true. If you press a fingernail into the cover, you'll feel a little give and see a tiny dent (which will "heal" itself when you stop pressing). Also, the cover is slightly bendable, not rigid. (It's pretty hard to bend, so don't worry about that happening accidentally).There's also been some confusion as to whether the cover is made of real leather or not; the word "leather" is in the item name after all. The actual material is PU leather. It's made from a thin slice of real leather coated with polyurethane and sometimes given a texture. (My black OMOTON Paperwhite case has a sort of small crosshatch pattern). PU leather is also lighter than plain leather of the same thickness. It's probably about the same sturdiness as pure leather, just behaves a bit differently. It doesn't scratch easily; you have to try. Which I did. Oops. (But I'm being thorough with my review at least. Ha.) And shallow scratches will "heal" and disappear immediately. (Note the word *shallow* Don't be like me!)The case closes with a magnet which is strong enough to keep the cover from accidentally flying open. Also, opening the cover will wake the device from sleep mode, while closing it will put it back to sleep. Very handy when you're trying to sneak some reading in when you're supposed to be doing something else. (Yes, I tested that, too.)The front cover folds totally flat against the back of the case. The "hinge" that allows this seems sturdy and shouldn't rip unless you're purposely twisting it for some reason. Some people have asked about the lack of a rear magnet to hold the folded-back cover in place. I did wonder if this would cause a problem with the cover flopping around, but I've had no problems. I don't even notice it now.I'm totally satisfied with my OMOTON Paperwhite case, and imagine I'll be using it until it wears out. And then I'll get another one.

I ordered this case with a lot of concerns. I wanted something light to make one handed reading comfortable. I wanted it to be thing so that it wouldn't bulk up my device in my hand/pocket. I also wanted something that would protect the screen if my paperwhite was stored in a pocket or a bag.I probably changed the cases in my cart twenty times before taking a deep breath and submitting my order for this case. I kept wondering if a sleeve would be better to keep the device light for one handed reading and worried that the case would bulk it up and make it no better to hold than my android tablet (uncomfortable to grip and too heavy for reading).All of that aside, this case exceeds all of my greatest hopes for a case. It fit PERFECTLY on my paperwhite and once I snapped it in it wasn't going anywhere. The case is incredibly light and honestly I can't tell much difference between the weight of the kindle with and without the case. This case also happens to be extremely thin. To grip it is an easy grip and thus far (2 days in) has no scratches or finger print issues whatsoever. I believe this case is the best deal out there, I shopped around a lot and this one was a tremendous bargain. Forty bucks for the official kindle case made by amazon is crazy! This case has the magnet for auto shutoff when closed just like the amazon one for a fraction the price.I have had no issues with this scratching my kindle as another reviewer noted and the delivery by Dealbarn was quick and nicely packaged. They were friendly and sent a thank you email offering to assist with any issues and I have none thus far.Pros:-Very light, harldy noticeable-doesn't look cheap at all, but a very good deal-nice and thin-simple and elegant design-auto off when closed works greatCons:-nothing so farIn closeing this case is worth every dollar and you will be suprised by the qualtiy you get for such a good deal.Edit: a year in and I have been thrilled with this case. I bought it for a Christmas present and have recommended it to many friend who have been pleased with it as well. And it saved my precious paperwhite's life! I have dropped it on concrete twice and the case protected it from breaking, I know this case is NOT designed for this sort of impact, but it protected it nonetheless.

Perfecta

OMOTON product quality has gone down significantly as the last one lasted me 3 years and this one within couple of weeks got brittle and loose. Now my Kindle moves and slips inside the case. Not even worth 500 as the local cases are nowadays of better quality.

I bought this case not knowing exactly what to expect but I was not disappointed!The case fits exactly as you'd expect. Its design compliments the Kindle very well.It feels rugged enough to withstand any accidental drops from the bedside table.I was pleasantly surprised to find the cover also activated the auto on feature when pulled back.Folding it back and holding it like a book with one hand feels natural and easy.

Very good product with a high quality finish and premium feel

The features of this cover are as specified, including auto on off with opening, magnetic latch, microfibre liner, and durable cover flap. There are a number of reviews that indicate that the product had a strong and oddly fish like odour. This appears to have been addressed by the manufacturer, as only a faint plastic aroma was noticeable on unpacking, and this dissipated within seconds. The product has a good texture that makes it easy to grip one handed. The product does not add appreciable weight to the kindle device. overall it does its job well at approximately a fifth the price of the amazon genuine product, which is covered with cheap poor quality leather that does not stand up to wear and tear particularly well.