Accessories Got a Kindle! [Need HELP picking a case!]

RedNara · 12-07-2010, 11:58 PM

Yay! I just got a 3g Kindle with 3 year accidental plan. Now I need help picking a case for my device. The selection at Best Buy didn't seem that great... It had the original Kindle case; however, was not sure how good that case is.

Best Buy also had a few other m-edge case; however, I didn't like the colors.

Can you guys recommend me a few cases? Also I am planning on taking my ebook reader to the gym. So I don't want something that is too bulky, but at the same time not too flimsy.

Jcas · 12-08-2010, 02:02 AM

I have mine in a M-Edge Latitude jacket, and i love it. It is protected really well, i can just put it in my handbag, also not bulky to handle.

Link is HERE

kindlekitten · 12-08-2010, 06:18 AM

I give up. can we have an accessories sticky back?

desertblues · 12-08-2010, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

I give up. can we have an accessories sticky back?

Yes please, I wouldn't want to say over and over again (like a broken record

) that I have, same as KindleKitten, Oak Iris , WT, Bjones and many more, a beautiful sturdy Oberoncover.

DiapDealer · 12-08-2010, 07:34 AM

Just pick one. It's not like you're locked in for life if you don't like it.
I got the standard case for my Kindle 2, and to be perfectly honest, I've never thought about it or even really noticed it since.

TSV · 12-08-2010, 08:01 AM

Here is an amazing cover, compact, very durable and inexpensive:
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Aluminum-Met...item255f7d9e27

Lynn in Ohio · 12-08-2010, 08:04 AM

I bought one on ebay for 6.50 shipped and it does the job as well as any.

booklover6 · 12-08-2010, 08:44 AM

I like the one made by mCover. It was only $10!

FF2 · 12-08-2010, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSV

Here is an amazing cover, compact, very durable and inexpensive:
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Aluminum-Met...item255f7d9e27

Do you actually have that cover? Does it work like a book stand as they show in the picture? Is the angle adjustable? Or does the front cover just swing all the way around the back and not allow it to stand up?

speedlever · 12-08-2010, 11:15 AM

I have a lighted Kindle case (gift for my daughter), a Marware eco-flip, and a JAVOedge book style case... all waiting for an upcoming birthday and Christmas so that I can see how they work with the Kindle 3 (also waiting on the above special days)!

(I meant to order the JAVOedge mimo flip, but accidentally ordered the book style case. Oh well, will be interesting to see how that compares to the Marware flip).

TSV · 12-08-2010, 11:35 AM

No, I just ordered this cover today.
This cover has a five-way angle control (see photo)

kindlekitten · 12-08-2010, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSV

No, I just ordered this cover today.
This cover has a five-way angle control (see photo)

welcome to the forums TSV!

ps... no picture

FF2 · 12-08-2010, 12:38 PM

I think TSV means the pictures lower down on the ebay site - I had not noticed them initially. I guess there's the little flange and it would fit into the slots shown on another picture. What's unclear is what the rear of the case is made of or looks like? There's one picture with kind of black (partial covering) and speaker ports but another showing all aluminum back and speaker ports??

The price seems almost reasonable and it would be a good case for taking the kindle on hikes and protecting it in packs.

edited to add: I am having a bit of trouble at lunch hour using the Amazon case. It is either too flat on a table or too upright for good reading. I keep trying to find something to prop it up at a proper angle.

leroytwohawks · 12-08-2010, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FF2

What's unclear is what the rear of the case is made of or looks like? There's one picture with kind of black (partial covering) and speaker ports but another showing all aluminum back and speaker ports?

The picture with the black in it is just showing the cushion liner in the case with out a kindle in it.

djulian · 12-08-2010, 01:27 PM

Hi RedNara! I recommend building your own case--it's easy, it's cheap, and you can customize it to suit your interests. I built the one in the photos recently and it cost me about $10 (estimating upwards). An old Hardy Boys or Nancy Drew book would work perfectly also.

Future plans: to build one w/ a built-in book light...

Have fun w/ the Kindle!

12-07-2010, 11:58 PM	#1
RedNara Member Posts: 23 Karma: 32 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: none	Got a Kindle! [Need HELP picking a case!] Yay! I just got a 3g Kindle with 3 year accidental plan. Now I need help picking a case for my device. The selection at Best Buy didn't seem that great... It had the original Kindle case; however, was not sure how good that case is. Best Buy also had a few other m-edge case; however, I didn't like the colors. Can you guys recommend me a few cases? Also I am planning on taking my ebook reader to the gym. So I don't want something that is too bulky, but at the same time not too flimsy.

12-08-2010, 12:38 PM	#13
FF2 Wizard Posts: 1,105 Karma: 1025784 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: WiFi Kindle3	I think TSV means the pictures lower down on the ebay site - I had not noticed them initially. I guess there's the little flange and it would fit into the slots shown on another picture. What's unclear is what the rear of the case is made of or looks like? There's one picture with kind of black (partial covering) and speaker ports but another showing all aluminum back and speaker ports?? The price seems almost reasonable and it would be a good case for taking the kindle on hikes and protecting it in packs. edited to add: I am having a bit of trouble at lunch hour using the Amazon case. It is either too flat on a table or too upright for good reading. I keep trying to find something to prop it up at a proper angle. Last edited by FF2; 12-08-2010 at 12:42 PM.

12-08-2010, 01:27 PM	#15
djulian Evangelist Posts: 408 Karma: 1786912 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle Voyage	Hi RedNara! I recommend building your own case--it's easy, it's cheap, and you can customize it to suit your interests. I built the one in the photos recently and it cost me about $10 (estimating upwards). An old Hardy Boys or Nancy Drew book would work perfectly also. Future plans: to build one w/ a built-in book light... Have fun w/ the Kindle! Attached Thumbnails

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Free book (Kindle, nook, Sony, Kobo) - Picking Dandelions [Memoir]	ATDrake	Deals and Resources (No Self-Promotion or Affiliate Links)	4	09-14-2010 02:22 AM
Need help picking Ebook Reader	Dvalin21	Which one should I buy?	4	08-20-2010 08:50 AM
Classic Picking up my nook at lunch!	Rich_D	Barnes & Noble NOOK	8	04-10-2010 10:05 AM
Need help picking out an ebook reader	hpink	Which one should I buy?	4	04-13-2009 11:51 AM
Picking the right reader for me	SwiftOne	Which one should I buy?	5	08-14-2007 05:54 PM

12-08-2010, 02:02 AM	#2
Jcas Zealot Posts: 143 Karma: 9668 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kellevie, Tas. Device: Kindle PW2,Kindle DXG,iPhone 4	I have mine in a M-Edge Latitude jacket, and i love it. It is protected really well, i can just put it in my handbag, also not bulky to handle. Link is HERE

12-08-2010, 06:18 AM	#3
kindlekitten Professional Adventuress Posts: 13,368 Karma: 50260224 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Olympic Peninsula on the OTHER Washington! (the big green clean one on the west coast!) Device: Kindle, the original! Times Two! and gifting an International Kindle	I give up. can we have an accessories sticky back?

12-08-2010, 07:34 AM	#5
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 27,547 Karma: 193191846 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	Just pick one. It's not like you're locked in for life if you don't like it. I got the standard case for my Kindle 2, and to be perfectly honest, I've never thought about it or even really noticed it since.

12-08-2010, 08:01 AM	#6
TSV Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Kindle 3G	Here is an amazing cover, compact, very durable and inexpensive: http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Aluminum-Met...item255f7d9e27

12-08-2010, 08:04 AM	#7
Lynn in Ohio Member Posts: 13 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Kindle 3	I bought one on ebay for 6.50 shipped and it does the job as well as any.

12-08-2010, 08:44 AM	#8
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,533 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle	I like the one made by mCover. It was only $10!

12-08-2010, 11:15 AM	#10
speedlever Fanatic Posts: 592 Karma: 138200 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NC, USA Device: PW2014, PW2012, iPad Pro	I have a lighted Kindle case (gift for my daughter), a Marware eco-flip, and a JAVOedge book style case... all waiting for an upcoming birthday and Christmas so that I can see how they work with the Kindle 3 (also waiting on the above special days)! (I meant to order the JAVOedge mimo flip, but accidentally ordered the book style case. Oh well, will be interesting to see how that compares to the Marware flip).

12-08-2010, 11:35 AM	#11
TSV Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Kindle 3G	No, I just ordered this cover today. This cover has a five-way angle control (see photo)