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3 Responses to “Discount: Amazon Kindle Fire Zip Sleeve, Charcoal”

1. couch re says:

   February 22, 2012 at 5:49 pm

   149 of 155 people found the following review helpful:

   
   kindle fire cover…i had hopes!, November 16, 2011

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   couch re –

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   This review is from: Amazon Kindle Fire Zip Sleeve, Coral (Accessory)

   First time reviewing. I wanted to give this product a chance after preordering it and then subsequently reading negative comments as I anticipated its arrival. Here are my pros and cons:Pros: -I like the combo of the coral and brown kindle logo brown faux leather strip -It does fit the kindle fire, although it is more snug than what I was expectingCons: -It does have a chemical odor as others have stated -It is very thin/ not much padding going on inside the “egg crate” style interior -It is pretty overpriced for what you get…maybe not dollar store bad…but maybe $10 and it would be more realistic for what you getI will be returning this for possibly a rooCASE which seemed to get much better reviews. On the plus side, I am writing this review from my new fire and I’m pleased so far!Edit: it looks like amazon is charging a fee to return this as it’s not technically defective? I may end up keeping it afterall…I will say that it is slim which is what I was looking for so it can fit in my purse…I’m just a little wary of how protective it will be. Bottom line: I would still avoid this if you can!
2. Josh says:

   February 22, 2012 at 6:22 pm

   70 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

   
   Not much to complain about, November 18, 2011

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   Josh –

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   This review is from: Amazon Kindle Fire Zip Sleeve, Graphite (Accessory)

   I got mine 2 days after my Kindle, and it’s made a nice resting place for my Kindle when not in use.Quality: I certainly don’t see any creases or obvious defects in workmanship like some other reviewers have claimed. The leathery handle material tends to pick up some finger grease occasionally, but that comes off easily with a cloth. While I can’t say it’s made of the most amazing material or quality, it’s certainly comparable to many other sleeves. It beats the $5 – 10 eBay sleeves I’ve gotten for other devices, by far. I can’t understand why people are leaving such negative reviews, that $30 is too much for something like this, especially when they clearly could see what it looked like in the product images (did you forget to zoom?) before purchasing. What I got was exactly as pictured and described, and I have very little room for complaints about the quality.Smell: I don’t know what everyone else is smelling, but we’re either all old here, have stuffy noses from seasonal allergies, or I just got a different batch than everyone else. I can smell the new plastic scent when I hold the sleeve directly in my face, but it’s not overpowering at all. It’s certainly magnitudes less of a scent than a new car, a new printer, etc. I didn’t even notice it until I read the reviews. Your mileage may vary, depending on just how sensitive your nose is. Just know that if you get one from the same batch as mine, it’s on par (or less) as most other electronics out there.Product: I’m a bit concerned about the relatively small margin between the device and the zipper. I’m afraid I’m going to not put the Kindle in far enough, and have the zipper scratching up the sides. Smaller margin means less wiggle-room for the Kindle while in transit, as well as smaller size for easier handling and fit, so I suppose it’s a fair trade-off — as long as I can remember to consistently push it in all the way before zipping. Inconvenient? Sure enough. But since a 7″ tablet is all about size, I can certainly deal with it.Other reviewers have complained about lack of protection. Exactly what are you expecting? If you’re wanting ruggedization, you should consider getting a full case or bag instead. This is a lightweight *sleeve*, meant for portability — to protect the Kindle from light shocks and other objects while in an outer bag or pocket. That said, this sleeve has quite a bit of protection compared to most other sleeves I’ve had. I feel absolutely confident it provides enough protection for what I’ll be carrying the sleeve in (my MacBook Air bag, or my coat’s inner pocket).As long as you are confident that a compact sleeve is all you’re looking for, I believe this will do the job just fine for you too.
3. Colin Thompson says:

   February 22, 2012 at 7:03 pm

   18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

   
   Reasonable expectations, reasonable Zip Sleeve, November 17, 2011

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   Colin Thompson (San Fernando Valley) –
     

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   This review is from: Amazon Kindle Fire Zip Sleeve, Graphite (Accessory)

   Does the Kindle Fire Zip Sleeve smell? Yes. Mine arrived today, and as other reviewers have shrieked to the blackened skies of woe, there’s a light-to-medium plastichemical odor. Dealbreaker? Perhaps for some. Maybe my sense of smell has dulled a smidge over the years, but there’s no way the sleeve’s emanations will permeate a household, car, bus, bedroom, insert-enclosed-space here. After removing mine from the packaging, I parked it on my front porch in the fresh air for a couple of hours, and the scent is mostly diminished. I’m fairly confident the remaining odor will dissipate over time, but if it doesn’t, I’m reasonably sure it’s not going to induce mid-40s limb deformities. If you’re overly sensitive to these types of odors, you’ll probably want to save yourself the hassle and find something constructed from different materials.Yes, it’s expensive. I knew that when I bought it. I certainly wouldn’t condemn the sleeve to an asinine 1-star review based on its price. You *were* there when you clicked “Place Your Order”, right? If the current release-time price is a dealbreaker, the solution is quite simple. Wait for the price to drop, or buy something else. Empowered purchasing, no? The Zip Sleeve is reasonably well-constructed and forms a nice snug fit around the Kindle Fire. The interior, as other reviewers have noted, is sufficient for protecting and cushioning the tablet. The zipper enclosure is solid. The color scheme is appealing, and the Amazon branding isn’t obtrusive. I’ve had bad and good tablet and smartphone cases, and the Zip Sleeve falls in the upper 20% as far as form factor, usability, and construction go. I’ll rate it here the same: 4/5.