Should you buy Amazon's Kindle Scribe Folio?

Amazon's OEM folio cover for the new Kindle Scribe is interesting... Over the past month and a half that I've been using it, I've come to like many things about it, but I suspect many of the mixed reviews stem from a few things, not the least of which is how you're supposed to "not" use it quite frequently.

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[MrsBennett]

Thanks a bunch. I ordered the pink one, lol

[Bruceneuman]

I have the same cover and have also tried a less expensive cover which opened like a book. After a bit I have returned to using the Amazon cover. It conforms perfectly to the device and is useful as a stand, even when balancing the Scribe in my lap for longer reading sessions. Not a perfect protective cover but I find myself drawn to it.

[drd]

This is the best review I’ve seen of this product. Your conclusion is totally on point and validated my hesitation about buying a cheaper cover. I want a cover to protect my Scribe but, since I’ll rarely be transporting it and the device itself is so large, I want a cover that’s easily removable because the cover will only come into play when I’m not using the device.

[SajidhMarikkar]

Excellent review. All types of covers have their own pros and cons.

[scottbecker]

Very helpful review - thank you. Have you meanwhile experienced any fraying of the edges, as some have? And wouldn‘t it be nice if one could also prop the Scribe up for reading in landscape mode, like the origami covers do? That way, we could make better use of the Scribe‘s newish feature of having a 2-page layout in landscape mode, for a great book-like reading experience.

[MichaelDaitzman]

My cloth amazon case has been fraying cords all around the edges; are others seeing this or is mine defective?

[jayvansickle]

I love the Scribe folio. Very simple and elegant. I actually think the way it magnetizes to the back (for stand mode) is superior to the triangle design that most tablets use....especially on the lower angle.

I find that you don't really need to use the loop. I have maybe, accidently knocked my pen off once.


I tried two or three, non-Amazon, cases....and they all had a problem with the front flap coming loose during normal transit. I think because they were relying on small magnets on the edge of the case itself, instead of the built-in magnets on the kindle.

[eddymqu]

I wish other case makers would use the casual magnetic attachment. More secure is a pain in the butt if I want to put it in and out of the case multiple times a day.

[suba_sah]

I might have to file bankruptcy if I buy this folio. ITS CRAZY EXPENSIVE 😢

[OnTheLido]

Yes buy it. It's a great purchase.

[adamrshields]

I bought my scribe used and it came with this case and I can’t get it to stay in the triangle wrap to use as a stand. It seems the magnets are not strong enough. And without that, I do not really see a point other than moving it from place to place.

[lutoph]

If only it had a landscape compatible orientation…

[huginnkenningard]

60 bucks on a cover that will inevitably lead you to throw your 400 € reader/notebook to the ground... I better get an aftermarket one with the traditional plastic/pressure installation.