kwmobile Cover for Kobo Libra H2O - Fabric e-Reader Case with Built-in Hand Strap and Stand - Dark Grey

I bought this case along with another gray kwmobile case for my Kobo Libra h2o. There werent really any reviews on either case, so it was hard to decide which one was the best choice, so I just got both to compare. Ultimately, this case has quite a few design flaws that make it less than stellar, and I am going to be returning it. Pros: - This case is a really nice color, and that alone is what sold me on it in the first place. So kudos for a lovely color! - The case does magnetize nicely over the cover of the e-reader and it does put the Kobo to sleep. - There is a single hand strap that you can use to help carry your Kobo more securely - The Kobo secures into the case by snapping into a black, plastic case that is embedded within the fabric cover. I did appreciate this design aspect, especially the fact that it allowed the white border of the Kobo to still be visible. The gray case I purchased surrounds the Kobo with a gray frame, so that was a bit of a downside, but this case lets you still see the color of your Kobo so if that is important to you this could be a good case for you. - This case does let you fold it around to act as a stand for your Kobo. It took looking at the pictures online to figure out how to do it properly, but it did work! Cons: - The flap of this case flips up along the top of the Kobo rather than along the side. I personally prefer to have a case that flips open like a book, rather than flipping up and around. - While this case does magnetize and close over the front of the Kobo, the flap does not magnetize to stay open. This was a huge downside to me. As I carried the Kobo in this case, the flap was constantly moving around, and yes there is a hand strap to help secure the case in your hand, but I really would have preferred to have the case magnetize both open and shut. Before receiving the gray case that I ended up keeping, I spent time thinking about how I would alter this case with magnets or other elastic so that the flap would stay open and secured. So if thats something you are wanting, this is not the case for you. - Although the description of the item states that there are 2 elastic straps, one for your hand and one to keep the case securely closed, there is only the hand strap. No strap to keep the case closed over your Kobo. The case does magnetize closed, but it bothered me that it advertised 2 straps, but in reality there were not. This was something that had sold me on the case initially, so the fact it was falsely advertised was a huge downside. While this case does have its pros, the cons definitely overrode them for me so I am returning it. For the same price, you can get the gray kwmobile Kobo Libra h2o case, and its design is FAR superior to this one. I suggest going with that case instead!

My one requirement for the case was to have the cloth feel to it. This one works great. I wish it opened to the side, rather than the bottom, and that it had a magnet to hold it open and closed. But those are minor nits - this is a very nice cover despite it being thicker than the vinyl ones.

Good quality

The version I received doesnt come with the strap to keep the device closed. I contacted the company and they did not address the missing strap, only that I could return it. If keeping my device turned off while its not being used wasnt important, this would be a great product.

Like other reviewers mentioned, what I received does not match the photos in this listing. The cover folds under, not to the side, which means that when you fold it to stand up, the device cant rest in the notch where the bezel curves near the buttons. This makes it a bit unstable and prone to slide forward and collapse. Also, there is no elastic band to keep the cover in place when folded completely open, which means it can easily fall forward along the same fold designed to let it stand up. Sure, you can just hold onto it with your thumb, but this is slightly less comfortable than it otherwise could be. Cons: - Fold direction makes it unstable when standing up. - Lack of elastic to keep cover open makes it less stable when using elastic handle. - Product listing photos are inaccurate in regards to these things so its a bit misleading. Pros: - I like the look of the fabric cover. - The cover fits my Libra well. - The cover has a magnet that automatically put the Libra to sleep when closed and wakes it when opened. This also helps keep it closed.

What I like: The case is lighter, more interesting (to me, at least) aesthetically than the stock SleepCover, and more protective than the common sleeve style of third-party cases. The inside material is pleasantly soft, like the stock case. The power button hole is properly aligned, unlike some third-party cases. Its priced right. Kobos stock case is forty dollars, and the top faux-leather layer of it is already fraying at the corners. This one is fifteen, and looks to be made of sturdier materials. What I dont like: The draw for me with this case was the strap that holds it open or closed (like some hardcover notebooks), and it could be better. Its wide, snug, and far enough away from the edge of the case that it takes noticeable effort to open and close, which negates a lot of the benefit of a folio-style case. The hand strap also sounded neat, but is too far away from the page turn buttons. If I hold the e-reader comfortably to flip pages, I can only tuck a couple fingertips in, which isnt enough for a secure grip. If I put my hand securely into the strap, I cant comfortably reach the page turn buttons. Im uninterested in the stand mode, but I did give it a try. It just depends on friction; if I push the page flip buttons while its standing, it falls over. The outside fabric could be a little softer. The inside tray for the e-reader would be nicer in a grey color that matches the rest of the case better; Ive got a white Libra H2O and the contrast is a little jarring. There arent magnets to trigger the sleep/wake sensor in the e-reader. Overall, its tricky to sleep and wake the e-reader if youre alternating reading with some other task: unstrapping and closing the case is a hassle and wont actually put it to sleep; unstrapping and pushing the power button is a hassle; and tilting the black inner tray up and pushing it from there makes the entire contraption feel cheesy.