CaseCrown Double Memory Foam Pouch Case For Kindle2

5 Responses to “CaseCrown Double Memory Foam Pouch Case For Kindle2”

1. Cagey
   May 8, 2010 at 5:58 am

   This was the second cover I purchased for my Kindle. I first bought the hinged one, but then my Kindle developed a gap at the site of the upper hinge, causing it to creak. (Amazon replaced the Kindle.) I then decided that I wanted a cover that I could just slip the Kindle into. I love the design of this cover, and it does afford a lot of protection. However, like the previous reviewer, I found this to be a bit bulky and wanted a slimmer cover. So I ordered a Belkin neoprene cover that does the trick. I still love this cover and will use it periodically, but if I want the slimmer version for tucking it away in my purse, I’ve got that, too.
   Rating: 4 / 5
2. S. E. Seater
   May 8, 2010 at 7:40 am

   I bought this case a few months ago. It seems to be well made and is just what I wanted. It is small and compact, and it does its job of protecting the Kindle from shocks and contact with hard objects.

   The case is padded on the front and back and around all four sides. The Kindle is well protected from shock. When the case is unzipped, it can be laid flat, or the front cover can be folded behind the back cover (which is the one that holds the Kindle) so that the case can be easily held like a magazine with one hand. The four bands that hold the Kindle in the case do not interfere with any controls except the volume control on the upper right side. The inside of the front cover has a mesh pocket that can hold a few flat objects. I use it to hold the Getting Started manual, a thin Fresnel plastic magnifier about the size of the Kindle screen (sometimes useful for pdf files, which the Kindle cannot magnify), and a replacement screen protector. Having the manual in the pocket also has the advantage of covering the Kindle screen with a stiff piece of cardboard when the case is zipped closed, which helps protect the screen against impact with or pressure from a protruding object.

   I keep my Kindle encased in a silicone skin case gel cover, which protects the Kindle from scratches and greatly increases the grip on it when you are using it outside this CaseCrown case. The gel cover increases the thickness of the Kindle a little, but it still has no trouble fitting under the four tabs of the CaseCrown case that hold the Kindle in the case. Removing the Kindle from the case and putting back in is quick and easy.

   One possible drawback to this case is that there is no pocket for the power cord or for any other accessories, such as a reading light. CaseCrown makes another version of this case with an external pocket. I decided not to buy that version because the outside pocket makes the case much thicker, and I wanted a slim case. Also, the pocket is a smaller rectangle than the case itself, so it sticks out and gives the case an awkward irregular three dimensional shape that interferes with packing compactly among other objects in a briefcase or suitcase. However, if you want a pocket, you may prefer the version that has one.

   I have found that I can carry the power cord in this pocketless version by laying the plug along the top edge of the Kindle and laying the rest of the power cord along the left side of Kindle. When I zip the case closed, the cord is held tightly in position by the pressure of the case, and the case is not much thicker than it would be without the cord. However, the cord will fall out as soon as the case is opened, so my method only works for packing the Kindle for a trip. I have to leave the cord somewhere else when I am using the Kindle.

   One other minor deficiency in my view is that there is no external nylon loop to act as a handle for the case. You can make one and attach it to the zipper pull, though. There are two zipper pulls, so you can leave one at the top of the case and open the case by sliding the other pull around to the bottom, which is the way I always do it anyway. Then the attached loop would remain at the top of the case and out of the way.
   Rating: 5 / 5
3. Intellectual Indulgence
   May 8, 2010 at 10:32 am

   I JUST received my ‘CaseCrown Double Memory Foam Pouch Case for Kindle2 (Antique Map)’ and I LOVE it!!! I removed the CaseCrown logo…which left little dots where it had been…but I really just wanted it to just be the beautiful antique map design and the dots don’t bother me. I thought the whole case was made out of memory foam, but only the inside, which I was actually really happy to learn because I wanted more support. The outside is a tougher material with a very durable zipper and dual zipper pulls and is perfect! I couldn’t be more happy. I had actually seen the other case just like this one only with the outside pocket as well and fell in love with it but just didn’t want the pocket on the outside CaseCrown Double Memory Foam Pouch Case with Front Pocket For Sony Portable Digital e-Reader System (Antique Map)(reminded me too much of a bible cover…). When I finally found this one after hunting for what seemed like days…but was truly hours, I found this one and am now SO SO SO SO SO happy I bought it! My favorite books are stories from Jane Austen to Harry Potter so this case really represents what you will probably find inside: An all-over-the-world representation of my book taste from past to present. =) Hope you find this review helpful and happy hunting!
   Rating: 5 / 5
4. HC
   May 8, 2010 at 1:11 pm

   Great case, great price (a couple dollars more with “fullfillment” through Amazon, but if you have Prime Shipping works out cheaper and faster). I started with the original Kindle 2 Amazon cover with the hinges but wanted something that zipped & had room for the charger. This is a great solution…my Kindle cover fits right in under the 2 right elastics, the elastics are then not on the Kindle at all so not in the way, and I have no slippage issues. Plus there’s the extra protective surface between my kindle viewing area and the storage pouch. I find myself reading right in the case as it folds back pretty well. Case zips with only a little care around the Kindle cover without stressing the zipper.
   Rating: 5 / 5
5. Playingpossum
   May 8, 2010 at 1:46 pm

   This case provides a good light weight alternative for carrying your Kindle2. It is well made of durable materials. The zipper system is particularly robust and the zipper-pull will take a lot of use. Users should not be afraid to use a bit more force to pull it. A lighter system would not be as effective or last as long. The case is very attractive with its map pattern — it will look at home in any library. Reviewers have correctly noted that the kindle tends to slightly shift in the case and slips downward thus making a loose fit. I Have found the solution to this. I cut a 5 inch x 1/4 inch strip from a thin (1/4 inch thick) kitchen sponge. I then wrapped a piece of black felt around the sponge and had my wife sew the ends together and well as sew the seam on the linear edge (it could also be glued with tacky fabric glue). I then cut a 5 inch section of black 2 part velcro tape placing one side on the sponge and one side on the bottom of the inner case (Be sure to place the velcro strip under the two diagonal elastic strips at the bottom of the case. Simply place the covered foam strip over the velcro strip at the bottom of the case. It holds the kindle snuggly in the case and without any direct modification of the case itself. The foam strip also holds down the diagonal elastic ribbons against the case without any stress. Since the covered foam strip and velcro are black, it is almost invisible. Cost: less than $2.00 and took about 5 minutes to fabricate. Note: This remedy does not permanently modify the case. You can always remove the foam strip and the velcro placed in the case . If you are looking for a soft carrying case with an attractive cover, this might be it.
   Rating: 4 / 5