Timbuk2 Kindle Fire Ballistic Slim Sleeve for scratch and impact protection, Grey/Brown (will not fit HD or HDX models)
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Product Feature
- Official Made for Kindle product ( Kindle Fire)
- High density foam protection acts like your Kindle's silent bodyguard.
- Custom low profile closure.
- Slim profile to maximize portability. Same protection with less bulk.
- TSA friendly. Keep it in the sleeve!
Product Description
So slim, so cushy, so easy to take through security.Timbuk2 Kindle Fire Ballistic Slim Sleeve for scratch and impact protection, Grey/Brown (will not fit HD or HDX models) Review
I've been a big fan of Timbuk2 products for years now, going back to the original Commute laptop messenger, to the Commute 2, to my current Timbuk2 Command, Timbuk2 Nylon Kindle Envelope Sleeve, and I even carry a Timbuk2 Bifold Wallet.So, I know Timbuk2 products pretty well. And this one just doesn't cut it.
Curiously, the packaging doesn't identify the sleeve as a Kindle Fire product. It does carry a "Made for Kindle" logo, but the packaging describes it as "Timbuk2 Slim Sleeve". Not a huge deal, since the Kindle Fire slides in perfectly.
The problem is the tiny strip of velcro on the sleeve. It's maybe 1.5" long by .25" wide, and leaves the top of the sleeve fairly exposed. On the Black / Gunmetal / Red sleeve, the top is the entire red stripe. I've uploaded some pictures to give a better description of what I'm talking about here.
The padding is also fairly sparse, yet the sleeve feels so large. If I was more concerned about scratches than dropping it, this would be absolutely perfect if Timbuk2 made the top close without exposing so much of the Kindle Fire. But if preventing impact damage is your goal, I can't say that the padding is sufficient enough to withstand much more than knocking it off of a coffee table.
Am I being overly critical? Probably. But consider that Timbuk2 products almost always command a premium price, and it's usually justified in quality. But with the Slim Sleeve, the quality just doesn't justify the price.
As much as I love Timbuk2, I think this one's going back.
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