I bought a few days ago the Kindle Touch 3G and ordered that protective shell in book form equal to. And I must say I'm thrilled! The case provides a very good protection and is very comfortable to hold. Initially, I thought I'd hit the Kindle reading such a book. However, I am very quickly gone over to the "lid" to fold back - which works perfectly well in the hand and by the magnetic lock, the "cover" and rear are very well fixed. The shell acts quality and well made. Well, I think the magnetic closure that goes around the opening at the front around and is fixed behind. If you often have the Kindle in your handbag while, you are not going so danger, keys, etc. "between" to push the Kindle and the "cap" and thus possibly damaging the display. An initial, slightly artificial smell the shell I can confirm though, this has, however, evaporates very quickly. All in all a very good buy, anytime recommendable!