The gift giving season has come and gone, and Santa brought a lot of us the new Kindle tablet. I know I was pretty excited to take mine for a test run. The first thing on my list with any tablet, smart phone, or any other touchscreen device is protecting it. So, I didn't wait long to start searching for the best Kindle Fire HD 7 case I could find. But how do you narrow your choices down to the best one for you?

Since I've done this many times for other devices in the past, I had a pretty good idea of what features I wanted. I also was familiar with some solid brands I have purchased in the past. One thing that is important to think about when searching for your new case is functionality.

In the old days, (you know, 2 years ago?), Kindles were simple e Readers without too many bells and whistles. But the newest Kindles are much more than that and you'll want a case that accommodates all the features of your tablet. For example, many of the cases on the market now, didn't account for the speakers on the rear of the device. So, you may end up with a case that diminishes the sound pretty badly.

Another awesome feature is the Auto Sleep/Wake function. I wanted to find a Kindle Fire HD 7 case that would allow this particular function to work without having to think about it. I want the Sleep/Wake function to work when I simply open or close the case, you know?

I admit I have one personal preference that doesn't have anything to do with features or function. I really like leather cases. I find them more durable, and they still look sharp years later.

So, I did some research of different products available, and read a lot of reviews. One thing I noticed about many of the Kindle Fire HD 7 case offerings was the owner reviews seemed? inconsistent, except one model. Wouldn't you know it is the official Kindle Fire HD 7 case? It's interesting that the only one that consistently got 4 and 5 star reviews from owners was the only official case for my new Kindle.

It has leather construction, fleece lined interior, and a built-in stand. The Kindle Fire HD case accommodates all features including the speakers. I have to say that I am very happy with it after using it for a few weeks. It is the perfect accessory. I often forget it is there.

It is so hard to sort through all the irrelevant information to find the technical details you are looking for online, so I'll lend a hand. Take a moment to watch this Kindle Fire HD 7 Case video review, and you will be very impressed with the attention to detail in the design of this case. Whether you decide it's the best option or not, get the lowdown on the best Kindle Fire HD 7 case in less than a minute of your time.