Better than I expected...
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...because there's a notch in the kickstand that allows you to slip the elastic over the back and hold the cover folded back while you read.
Another unexpectedly good thing is that when you're reading in an easychair (i.e., not propping the Paperwhite on the table in front of you), you can effortlessly hold the Paperwhite with just one hand, by lodging the fingers of your left hand under the open kickstand. Alternatively, you can close the (magnetized) kickstand and grip the Paperwhite with your lefthand fingers, but my method takes less effort.
I didn't want the cover that turned on the Paperwhite automatically, so I was prepared to give up the slot for the fingers to slip into for holding the Paperwhite, but I got something just as good anyway.
I only have one concern:  will the elastic break soon?  But there's a lifetime warranty, so if it does, I'll contact the company.  I was a little worried about the security of the corner straps, but they seem to hold the kindle without any "give."
I also noted (but knew this, because I've bought from this company before) that the cover came MUCH faster than promised.  It's a British company, but they shipped it here (the U. S.) very quickly.

January 2017
I've been using the kindle in this cover for over three years now, on a daily basis, and the elastic that holds the cover closed is still holding up fine (I don't close the cover every day, though - only when I'm traveling with it, which is not often).  The corner straps holding the kindle in are like new, too.
One problem I found is that the light-colored inside lining of the cover darkens from holding it.  I have successfully cleaned it with leather cleaner, but that left a chemical smell for a few days. Since the lining is microfiber and there is no true leather in this case, I may try scrubbing it with just a little soap and water.
4061689
For $20 I didn't expect much but this uke was a lot better than I anticipated. Looks and sounds good.  Just waiting to see if it will fall apart after a month of use...
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decent product... great product for the price
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I was actually surprised at how easy this was to assemble and the quality of the materials.  Anticipating this to be just another piece of cheap junk one buys on Amazon (let's face it, if you want quality furniture, you don't go to Amazon and buy something for half the price you would anywhere else), I had low expectations.  It arrived with all parts included, sensible instructions, labeled pieces, and the color matched the photos.  Very well done... not the best... but I didn't expect it to be the best either.  Highly recommend it.
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Works better than I expected. Functions properly and charges surprisingly fast!
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Better than I expected, given the reviews. Okay, it's not Independence Day, but solid acting, and good special effects. The ending was a little limp, but a solid 3 stars.

Chef Perry
chefperryperkins.com
1680883
Better than I expected.  The camera is really good and I hooked up the B1 outdoor series too.  It takes a few mins for the device to pick up wifi, but other than that, I'm happy
2925692
These are better than I expected... Great Product I hope they last!
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Great product more than I expected for the money oh yeah
1236668
...pretty well....actually it is more than I actually expected...well finished and designed and I would definetely recommend it. Cheap and good.
3208612
Better than I expected.  It's a beautiful piece!
3512873
Well made instrument & gigbag, especially for the price.....better than I expected, given chinese origin ( no knock on China,mind you, but I've  found the quality from there varies WIDELY) : still something of a gamble when buying from this source....
4006542
I honestly did not know what to expect when I read this. My only experience with the game has been sitting with my daughter and watching YouTubers play it and get the mess scared out of them.
That being said, this book was much much better than I anticipated!  Maybe I set the bar too low, or maybe it really was just that good. There were a few little plot things that tripped me up, but it read just as good (if not better) than most other thrillers that I have read this year.
There is actually a backstory... and a plot... those are kind of awesome!
2123245
Better than expected, actually...The release is a little stiff,but I will be getting another !!
4719990
It was better than I expected. I wish I saw this in the theater but because the trailer did not onterest me, I thought the movie was going to be bad. It wasn't. It is surprisingly good.
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With all the hype and hysteria surrounding this book, I really expected it to be a disappointment.  It wasn't.  I'm a fan of the books and movies (although I'm not a freaky, dress up in character, kind of fan), and I've enjoyed most of them.  The darker the story got, however, the less I enjoyed it.  I expected this one to be pretty dark, and it was in spots, but it certainly redeemed itself.  I enjoyed it tremendously.
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I read all sorts of reviews before buying this book and noticed that most of them here were only so-so and that there were a lot of frustrations. I was thinking that at least I knew it wasn't that good so that I wouldn't be let down. Well, I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised.

(Spoilers may be included - nothing specific, just general details, no outcomes, etc...). A lot of people thought that Luce was annoying and reckless throughout the book and that the fights with Daniel were tiresome. To me, her behavior and the fights made them more human. At least she has a brain and will to see things for herself (unlike the girls in other books in these types of series...). Who is just going to accept blindly that they should stay still and not do anything at all? Also, why wouldn't you question and be annoyed when your boyfriend wouldn't tell you anything you needed or wanted to know? It is unfortunate that a new triangle is made with Miles, but I found I didn't mind at all and that it just kind of fit. It's reasonable for a 17 year old girl to be wondering about other possibilities if ya ask me...

Anyway, I really enjoyed the book and I am very excited for Passion to come in next summer. It's going to be tough to wait!