It is that good. It does not move when you read. I have had non e-readers comment on how book like it makes the kindle.

Couldn't agree more. I've made the same argument in several of my other posts.

Do the hinges scratch the Kindle?

So, what are some cases with the "hinge system"??

I'm really looking for a K2 case, but cannot make up my mind.

Gene

Medge has a version and the Amazon cover uses it (obviously). I have the amazon version and it is very neat. I would like alternatives though.

The hinge system does not interfere with the kindle. It uses the built in spine connections so it does not scratch; require adhesion or block the front of the kindle in any way.

I think some people are like me, they love this little machine and want to personalize it. The amazon cover works, we just want to have some options. Velcro and corner tabs just aren't viable once you see how well the hinge system works.

I really want a NICE cover, but like the idea of the hinge. I think I will order the Amazon cover until I come up with something better.

Thanks for the input.

Gene

I agree too. Really like the amazon cover. Also like that it has no straps or pockets so it looks really like a book cover. It stays firmly shut and also the padding inside feels good on the hands and seems very protective. Would love more color options but black will go with any skin I plan on getting. (www.decalgirl.com has about 80 choices up already).

WARNING: The Amazon cover for the K2 stinks to high heaven! It smells quite toxic and the odor transfers to your fingers and is hard to remove.

I hope some decent alternatives come out quickly.

Personally I liked the smell of the new Kindle 2 cover but then I've always been a Leather Man. :D

I find the new hinge system to be a major improvement over the Kindle 1 system. THe cover folds back nicely into a pre-broken leather hinge that lets the unit lie on top of the front cover effortlessly from first usage.

The inner lining gives my fingers the right cush to grab into it to hold on firmly when folded under.

I do advise a modicum of attention when taking the Kindle 2 in and out of the hinge though. Sloppy alignment could lead to accidents that could indeed scratch the Kindle. I might have silicone dipped the hinge grippers if I'd been the designer.

What I want is a Cole Han cover with the hinge...

Where do I get a nice hinge cover other than Amazon?

I'd get the M-edge cover with the hinges, if only they didn't put the straps on the right-hand side. The Kindle doesn't flop around in the Amazon case, so IMO, the straps aren't necessary. I wish they'd make them optional.

the K2 amazon cover is good quality leather it is just not great. The comment from susanmarie8 is not accurate.

the K2 amazon cover is good quality leather it is just not great. The comment from susanmarie8 is not accurate.

What doesn't smell to you may smell strongly to someone else. I am very sensitive to odors and I can smell many things others can't. Luckily only a few strong odors bother me (trigger migraines) and they can be easily avoided.

While hinges are nice, not everyone may be comfortable with them. Personally I would prefer a system that holds on both sides of the Kindle instead of relying only on attachments on one side.

Having just received an Amazon case, I can verify that mine does have a chemical odor, though thus far I only noticed it when I put the cover right up to my nose and sniffed. Just in case anyone was wondering.

I've a very powerful nose.. and if I SNIFF the case I can smell it, but otherwise I don't notice it.

Susan may have just gotten a weird one. I got a moleskine cover from a company the other day that stinks so bad I can barely get near it. But most people's seem to be fine.

I'd get the M-edge cover with the hinges, if only they didn't put the straps on the right-hand side. The Kindle doesn't flop around in the Amazon case, so IMO, the straps aren't necessary. I wish they'd make them optional.

Cut them off then.

BOb

I agree. The hinge was the main reason I went with the Amazon cover. My case had a very strong odor to begin with also! I smelled it as soon as I opened the box. I'm not sure if it was the dye or some glue used. It doesn't smell at all like leather. Anyhow, the odor has slowly dissipated and doesn't bother me now.

What doesn't smell to you may smell strongly to someone else. I am very sensitive to odors and I can smell many things others can't. Luckily only a few strong odors bother me (trigger migraines) and they can be easily avoided.
I too am sensitive to smells. I don't get ill or anything. Just some smells do bother me as I do not care for them.

Poorly tanned leather can be hideous. Obviously these cases are coming from multiple hides.

Poorly tanned leather can be hideous. Obviously these cases are coming from multiple hides.

Must be. Other than a faint leather smell mine has no odor at all, something I'm really sensitive to.

I agree too. Really like the amazon cover. Also like that it has no straps or pockets so it looks really like a book cover. It stays firmly shut and also the padding inside feels good on the hands and seems very protective. Would love more color options but black will go with any skin I plan on getting. (www.decalgirl.com has about 80 choices up already).

I agree. The black leather cover may seem plain to some but for a business professional I think it looks chic! I ordered the deep red roses skin from decalgirl. That will give my Kindle some Wow and uniqueness and protect the Kindle case itself. Plus I think the white casing would get dingy in no time while the skin can be wipe off if needed.
Sniff, sniff..... haven't noticed any "smell" per se, but I just did a sniff test on it and can detect a slight leather smell, certainly nothing objectionable.

Well I'm thinking they may have gotten a bad hide. It happens. I got a fairly upscale leather purse last year that was horrid. I was traveling literally every week and could not return it. It's still hanging from a tree outside "airing out".

does it bend back flat?
S

Yes it does bend back entirely flat.

I'd get the M-edge cover with the hinges, if only they didn't put the straps on the right-hand side. The Kindle doesn't flop around in the Amazon case, so IMO, the straps aren't necessary. I wish they'd make them optional.

Make them optional? I think they call them scissors right? You probably have a pair lying around in a drawer. :D

What doesn't smell to you may smell strongly to someone else. I am very sensitive to odors and I can smell many things others can't.

Leather is a highly porous and absorbent organic product. A real chamois "cloth" used for drying your Rolls Royce after a wash is actually a piece of chamois antelope leather.

My Kindle 2 cover wasn't exactly hermetically sealed in the simple cardboard box it was shipped in.

It doesn't take a piece of bad cow to make leather smell bad. Just simple environmental exposure can lead to all kinds of things happening. Get some mayonaise or coca cola on your leather and you can have quite a nasty bacteria culture going making all kinds of odors.

I recommend a good quality silicone based protectant for all leather products (I personally use Kenneth Cole's product). The silicone gets down in the pores and helps keep stuff you don't want from soaking into your leather.

Cut them off then.

BOb

That would be even uglier, I think. I wonder if I could just un-stitch them?

I have the Amazon cover and I agree completely! I absolutely love the hinges. Keeps it from moving without velcro or straps. I really like the fact that the cover completely folds back as well. The fabric on the inside I find to be incredibly soft. I would say I am completely satisfied with my purchase. Mine did have a smell when I took it out of the box(giving me a slight headache), but the smell has dissipated since then. I have to put my nose right up to it to smell it now.

I like the amazon cover. I have no problem with it. When I transport my Kindle, I do put it (with the amazon cover) in the zipped Patagonia case. It's a snug fit, but I feel it stays more secure that way.

RJ:book2:

I work with leather and intend on making my own cover. I would like to integrate the hinge system. Is the hinge itself available for purchase or must I purchase and cannibalize one of the cases that uses it?

I work with leather and intend on making my own cover. I would like to integrate the hinge system. Is the hinge itself available for purchase or must I purchase and cannibalize one of the cases that uses it?

You would need to contact Amazon to see if you can get a set of clips.

You would need to contact Amazon to see if you can get a set of clips.

My guess is they'll sell one to you... for $29.99 :D

I ordered one of the M-Edge cases with the clips, don't care for the Amazon case because I find that black is blah. YMMV

I have the M-edge with the clips and I don't care for it. The clips are fine, but the case is too big and looks sloppy. I would love it if Amazon would offer a premium case with better leather, and a selection of colors. I would buy several.

Look at the M-Edge Prodigy cover, it uses the hinge thingy that the Amazon cover uses.

That's the one I meant in my last post above yours.

Look at the M-Edge Prodigy cover, it uses the hinge thingy that the Amazon cover uses.

That's the one I meant in my last post above yours.

That's the one I have. It is too big and sloppy looking. There is about an extra inch near the spine, which seems excessive even if you have the light. It causes the spine to flatten out and get pointy. There are wrinkles from where I have folded it back to read. I have had it less than 24 hours and it looks used. I am back to the Amazon cover, and wishing they would offer colors and better leather in a premium edition. If Amazon doesn't I am hoping Noreve will use the clip system. They are coming out with an Amazon 2 cover at the end of the month. I loved their covers for the Kindle 1.

the K2 Amazon cover is good quality leather it is just not great. The comment from susanmarie8 is not accurate.

Dozens of other people have made comments similar to mine on Amazon. The toxic smell doesn't come from the leather. It comes either from plastic on which the leather is mounted or, more likely, the glue that holds it together.

I do suspect that there are batches of Amazon Kindle covers that do not smell and batches that do.

Mine smelled absolutely horrible, but because I liked the feeling of the extra weight of the K2 with the cover, I spent my first night reading with it on held as far away from my nose as possible. When I finished reading and tried to go to sleep I noticed that my fingers reeked! I washed my hands and got back into bed only to realize that the stench also permeated the sheets and blankets on my bed. I had to change all of my bed linens before going to bed.

I should note: I do not have an overly sensitive nose.

So, if you are considering buying the Amazon Kindle2 Cover, just know that you may very well wend up with one that smells horrible.

PS I give honest reviews. When I have enjoyed a product or service, I am the first to sing the praises of those responsible. But when I say a thing stinks. I mean it stinks!

I have a really sensitive sense of smell and after the first few days of the cover being out of the box, the smell has pretty well dissipated. You might have a bad copy.

I have a really sensitive sense of smell and after the first few days of the cover being out of the box, the smell has pretty well dissipated. You might have a bad copy.

Yea, just hang it out on your clothes line and let it air out.

BOb

WARNING: The Amazon cover for the K2 stinks to high heaven! It smells quite toxic and the odor transfers to your fingers and is hard to remove.

I hope some decent alternatives come out quickly.

Thanks for the info!
Bad smell = nausea for me:eek:

That smell goes away in about 2 days. It did on mine and with my husband's case it never smelled at all so it really just depends. I really like the amazon case. M-edge cases seem to bulky and heavy and I hope when noreve comes out with some cases at the end of the month that they will add hinges. They have some great color choices.

thanks for everyone's advice...was planning on getting the standard Amazon cover because of the hinges then noticed that M-Edge has one with hinges but then based on what Devon said I think it's going to be too bulky for my liking...so will go for the original and hope it doesn't smell and if it does, will air it out in the sun for a bit (hopefully that'll help) and if all fails, cannibalize it for the hinges and make my own lol

good advice itt

I am returning my m-edge prodigy because it is too wide, as previously mentioned. Also, the right side keeps falling out of the corners. The device has then lifted up from the back of the cover and bent the hinges. Those hinges are chintzy and I have already decided not to get hinges again. I went to the leather shop today and got materials to make my own. I'll use velcro to secure it.

I thought only mine was smelling. Just leave it outside a couple of hours and the smell disappears.

I just got my K2, and I decided to get the Amazon cover for now and then check what other cases were available in six months or so.

The case is the perfect size and doesn't have too much overlap. The amount of padding feels sturdy enough to put in a bag without adding too much bulk, it fits perfectly in my everyday purse. I love the hinges, mine seem plenty sturdy. I have a hard time seeing myself willing to go to velcro or corners.

I was worried about the smell issue, because I'm really sensitive to scents. Perfume and chemical smells give me terrible headaches that are painkiller-resistant and can last for the rest of the day. The case had a slight odor that I could really only catch if I lifted it up to my nose. I aired it out on my windowsill and now I can barely even smell that. Even fresh out of the box, the smell didn't set off a headache.

I am impressed with the quality for price on the default amazon kindle 2 cover. It makes the devise feel more like a book. There is a smell of leather to it, and with all leathers it will degrade with time. (Personally I like the smell of new leather).

There is a slight smell when you first get it (new car smell) but it goes away over use, at least for me. Here are some pictures of the Amazon cover plus my skin purchased off ebay.

The hindges are great. Much better than the K1 cover.

Look Ma, I can't fall out. Love it. :thumbsup:

If you like the hinges but want a classy well made (in the US) cover, check out Oberon. They have a solution! http://www.oberondesign.com/store/kindleInfo3.php
I have a regular (Velcro) cover for my K1 and can attest to its quality and beauty.

Dozens of other people have made comments similar to mine on Amazon. The toxic smell doesn't come from the leather. It comes either from plastic on which the leather is mounted or, more likely, the glue that holds it together.[/I]

Having fairly extensive experience with leather goods and leather production processes, the odds are extremely high that the leather is producing whatever smell you notice. Usually such a smell is a result of the chemicals use to tan and/or dye the leather. Likely whoever manufactures the cover for Amazon uses cheap tanning processes and chemicals that produce the smell. Over time they will fade away.

I purchased the amazon cover when I ordered my Kindle, I'm new to the Kindle world so had no idea what to go with.
Mine had a slight odor to it, but not unpleasant. I love the fact that the cover is so thin, it really does not get in the way at all. I wish there was a color choice, but I might just have to get a skin to liven it up a bit.