A friend who recently started a blog saw my case for my iPad, and asked my opinion on finding a case for her Amazon Fire tablet. I thought this was pretty smart of her because I’ve definitely sunk some money into different cases learning what I do and don’t like. I use my tablet for all kinds of things, from the practical to creative. My favorite activities on my tablet these days are writing, drawing, and calligraphy.
Learning what you like will require some experience, but you can get a good idea from the experiences of others. Then if it becomes a struggle to find all the bells and whistles you want in a tablet case, you have a good idea of what your priorities are. After you have had your tablet for awhile, it really does become apparent what you use a lot, and what you never use at all. You will fine tune your preferences over time, but it’s nice to start with accessories that have a majority of what you need.
The list below is what I look for in a case, in my preferred order of importance.
- Secure Housing – I want one that fits my exact device for the best fit & best protection against impact. (When you get a case for your specific device it often means that you don’t have to remove the device from the case to take pictures ***check reviews & questions for this info)
- Detachable Keyboard – Comfort is king, & repetitive injuries & muscle tension are no joke!
- Backlit Keys – For typing in the dark, which I do more than you’d think.
- Kick Stand – Easily sets the device up for the best viewing angle.
- Stylus / Pencil holder – The best way to avoid losing them & having them accessible.
- Touch Pad (Mouse Pad) – I use this the least, as I prefer a traditional mouse & some times the touch pad is annoying while typing.
Coolest Finds on Amazon
The links below are the cases I would most likely consider for myself. As always make sure to know what model you have and what it’s release year was as the style, size, and buttons might not be exactly the same.
This one has the most of what I look for in a case, including a pencil holder which doesn’t seem to come on a lot of cases for the Amazon Fire 10. It also has a detachable keyboard with the back lit keys! The only thing missing here is the mouse pad, but getting an inexpensive bluetooth mouse is an easy upgrade and way better than the touch pads anyway. If you realize you use your mouse a lot you can upgrade to a really nice one.
This case has the kick stand, a sleeve, and a detachable keyboard. The keys aren’t backlit and there is no mouse pad. There also isn’t a pencil or stylus holder although I guess you could slip those in the additional zippered sleeve.
The keyboard is not detachable, but you get more screen angles than usual. There is a touch pad, but no pencil / stylus holder. When you read the reviews they say that it is challenging to get the tablet out of the housing, which would make it an unlikely choice for me. It was however an interesting design with the rotating hinge!
There is no stylus holder for the Amazon Fire 10 case, despite what’s in the first photo. It does NOT have backlit keys, but it does have a touch pad. The keyboard is also removable for easy typing.
There is no stylus holder for the Amazon Fire 10 case, despite what’s in the first photo. No backlit keys, and no touch pad with this design. It’s definitely no frills when it comes to design, but it comes in pretty colors, and this keyboard is also detachable for easy typing.
This one looks like a tiny laptop! It has a detachable keyboard, but with no kickstand you would have to lean it against something to get good viewing angles when you did take it off.
His one has backlit keys, a pencil holder, a kick stand, and a mouse pad. The device housing wouldn’t be as secure as a housing specifically made for an Amazon Fire 10 2021 release though.
Wrapping it Up
It’s easy to get lost wading through the options, specs, wants, and wishes. Just focus on how you think you will use your device most often, and it will be easier to figure out the best design features for you and yours.
Be sure to double check your device make, year, and model to get the right accessories. Yes, it does seem similar to buying car parts.
My last words of advice is to pick out your two favorites and read those reviews. You can take them with a grain of salt, as many reviewers are cranky from a frustrating experience, but many reviews will tell you their favorite and least favorite things. I find these reviews most helpful when making a good final decision. These types of reviews will help you gain insight into the perks and flaws of your favorite accessories, so you can make an informed decision.
What do you look for in a tablet case? Have you been able to find cases to meet all your needs?
Thanks for reading with me today, and I hope you have a very Happy Valentine’s Day!
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