OCTO Splash Proof Case
March 16th, 2010 Posted in Kindle
- 2nd Generation (based on Customer Feedback)
- Access to On/Off Button & Charging Port without removing the case
- 5-way Controller now features Silicon Printing and an embossed finish which allows for Precise, Smooth and Easy Navigation
- Clear read-through panel proving excellent protection from the elements without compromising the reading experience
- Smooth Fit & Finish with Instant access to all navigation controls/keyboard
Product Description
Custom designed for the Amazon Kindle 2, this body glove is a necessary accessory for your Kindle. Whether at the beach, pool or gym; in your home or on the subway; this case provides ultimate protection against accident… More >>
March 16th, 2010 at 10:32 am
I ordered this case in spite of the negative reviews regarding having to take it out of the case to charge and it being hard to turn the Kindle on / off when it was in the case, because what I really wanted was a light, splash-proof case to keep my Kindle safe while camping, as we do a lot of camping and the weather is not always so nice here in the Pacific Northwest, and those two negative items were an inconvenience I was willing to put up with in order to get the protection I wanted. (Note that the negative reviews show up under a Discontinued listing for this same item, and it was not clear to me that this was an upgraded design of that listing)
I was pleasantly surprised when the item came in and found it now has a little flap at the top that you can open to turn the device on / off; and the entry port for the Kindle is now at the bottom, so you just need to fold the flap down in order to charge the Kindle.
It fits my Kindle like a glove and I love it! And what a great company for listening to customer feedback and adjusting their product to make it more user friendly. Just wish Amazon had this in the right category so it would show up under the Kindle Cases section – currently only the discontinued model shows up there – I found it on accident by searching for Octo splash proof to see if there were other models available.
Rating: 5 / 5
March 16th, 2010 at 11:25 am
I was impressed when the product came in the mail. The company packages the case in a professional-looking cardboard packaging made from recycled materials. And when I put the Kindle into the ‘splash proof’ case, I couldn’t believe how easy it was, not only to put it in the case but also to get at the on/off switch and charging port. It fits like a glove. The buttons were pretty easy to use through the case, but I had a little trouble with the joystick at first until I got the cover situated over it a bit better. The Kindle looks so nice in this case, it’s not bulky, and best of all, it was one of the least expensive cases for Kindle available! I bought a second one to give to my dad for Christmas so he can read his Kindle on the beach and not worry about water/sand–and I won’t have to wrap it because the packaging looks nice on its own!
Rating: 5 / 5
March 16th, 2010 at 12:47 pm
I love this case! Kudos to OCTO for actually listening to their customers and incorporating all earlier feedback into this new and improved 2nd gen case. I have both versions of the case, and the gen 2 improvements definitely make it much easier to use the on/off switch and joystick, and also allows you to easily charge the Kindle without having to remove the cover. It looks great and fits perfectly, without adding unnecessary bulk.
Equally impressive was the outstanding customer service I received from Ellen at OCTO. When I experienced a very small glitch with my gen 1 case, she went well above and beyond to make certain that I was a satisfied customer. It worked!
Rating: 5 / 5
March 16th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
I got this case and realized it wasn’t really what I was looking for in terms of providing protection for my Kindle. I wanted something that would keep my reader safe in my purse or even laying around on my end table. This would definitely keep the Kindle safe from spills and sand but it wouldn’t provide the kind of shock protection or cushioning I was wanting. I may find myself using it next summer at the beach but for everyday protection, I ended up looking for something else.
Rating: 4 / 5
March 16th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
This cover is very nice. Made of a good material that does not look cheap. Functions as described in the product description. It fits my kindle perfectly and I have not problems with the 5-way button. I’m very happy with this purchase.
Rating: 5 / 5