Kindle Fire Case/Cover Thread - Page 2

beckywc · 11-06-2011, 07:12 PM

I just recently purchased from ebay a case for the fire, I've attached some pictures and a link:

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The exterior is leather and has an elastic strap to keep it closed for $10.95.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/360-degree-R...#ht_2705wt_856

Blossom · 11-07-2011, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by beckywc

I just recently purchased from ebay a case for the fire, I've attached some pictures and a link:

Oh that's nice! What's the material made out of? I may get one later.

beckywc · 11-07-2011, 07:41 PM

The exterior is leather.

jswinden · 11-10-2011, 06:01 PM

I just ordered this zippered sleeve, Belkin Grip Sleeve for KFire (Black).

Blossom · 11-10-2011, 06:09 PM

I need a case for it but not sure yet what to get. I need a screen protector has anyone made any yet? I plan to order my Fire this weekend.

gweminence · 11-10-2011, 07:23 PM

I dunno blossom. I think, between the Fire's Gorilla Glass, a decent case, and the likelihood that you'll mostly be using it for reading (probably at home)...I wouldn't think you'd need a screen protector. I don't think I'm going to get one, for the same reasons.

soondai · 11-10-2011, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

I need a case for it but not sure yet what to get. I need a screen protector has anyone made any yet? I plan to order my Fire this weekend.

gorilla glass doesn't require saran wrap.

Jessica Lares · 11-10-2011, 07:52 PM

I'm not getting a screen protector either. They get really nasty pretty easily (my dad has gone through two on his iPhone 4 already and is about to get a third). They're great for the Kindles (and other devices) not touch based, but not for devices where you're going to put your hands everywhere. He uses the OtterBox.

jswinden · 11-10-2011, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

I need a case for it but not sure yet what to get. I need a screen protector has anyone made any yet? I plan to order my Fire this weekend.

Marware makes one. http://www.marware.com/anti-glare-sc...or-kindle-fire

I used a screen protector on my NookColor to help with the high gloss screen. It worked very well. I tried one on my iPad but it was bad. You never know. They are pricey though.

Blossom · 11-10-2011, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jswinden

Marware makes one. http://www.marware.com/anti-glare-sc...or-kindle-fire

I used a screen protector on my NookColor to help with the high gloss screen. It worked very well. I tried one on my iPad but it was bad. You never know. They are pricey though.

Thanks Jack!

A screen protector is a must with a LCD touch device for me. Just having the Coby for 8 hours and it needed one bad. I had one on my phone since March and it's so much easier to keep clean then without it.

Here's the link on Amazon for it.

gweminence · 11-11-2011, 12:45 AM

Oh, for a phone, absolutely, because it's constantly changing environments, ie into and out of pockets, onto surfaces, etc. But for my fire? I don't see the need. It'll have the cover to protect it when I set it down -- which I will never do without closing it.

Just me, though.

Blossom · 11-11-2011, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by gweminence

Oh, for a phone, absolutely, because it's constantly changing environments, ie into and out of pockets, onto surfaces, etc. But for my fire? I don't see the need. It'll have the cover to protect it when I set it down -- which I will never do without closing it.

Just me, though.

If it was just me using it I might let it go but my husband will be playing games on it no doubt so it has to have one. He's rough with his stuff.

jswinden · 11-11-2011, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by gweminence

Oh, for a phone, absolutely, because it's constantly changing environments, ie into and out of pockets, onto surfaces, etc. But for my fire? I don't see the need. It'll have the cover to protect it when I set it down -- which I will never do without closing it.

Just me, though.

Actually you might find that you need it for glare control. Unfortunately, these tablets come with glossy screens rather than non-glare screens, so you might need to tone down the glare just to read on it. On the NookColor I had the screen was so shiny you could see yourself while trying to use it. It was like a mirror! Any overhead lights were brutal as you saw the light bulb glaring at you. The screen protector I put on it was a non-glare type, not the clear type. Without it I could only read in very dark places. My iPad is nearly as bad, but the non-glare screen protector I tried on it made reading nearly impossible as it was a terrible screen protector. It was like looking through sand or grit.

stenciler · 11-11-2011, 10:43 AM

I like this one.

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Originally Posted by RDaneel54

They have both sleeves and covers on their website now. The covers also have some kind of stand thingy with them.

http://www.oberondesign.com/Kindle.php

And they are expensive, $60 for the sleeves and $70 for the covers. Everything I have heard indicates they are worth the money. YMMV

Dean

janiebegood · 11-14-2011, 07:06 PM

I just ordered this Kindle Fire sleeve from a store called Rogue Theory on Etsy.com. She made the sleeve for my Kindle 3 and it's been fantastic -- lightweight while still providing protection, and only $15. I took the Kindle in the sleeve all over China this summer, and it held up beautifully. I happily ordered a case from her for the Fire.

11-06-2011, 07:12 PM	#16
beckywc Addict Posts: 272 Karma: 1050426 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Device: iPad Mini w/Retina, Kindle 3, Kindle Fire HDX 8.9, & Asus Transformer	I just recently purchased from ebay a case for the fire, I've attached some pictures and a link: The exterior is leather and has an elastic strap to keep it closed for $10.95. http://www.ebay.com/itm/360-degree-R...#ht_2705wt_856 Last edited by beckywc; 11-06-2011 at 07:14 PM.

11-10-2011, 06:01 PM	#19
jswinden Nameless Being	I just ordered this zippered sleeve, Belkin Grip Sleeve for KFire (Black). Last edited by jswinden; 11-10-2011 at 06:04 PM.

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gweminence Fat Guy Posts: 408 Karma: 24165 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Kindle Voyage	I dunno blossom. I think, between the Fire's Gorilla Glass, a decent case, and the likelihood that you'll mostly be using it for reading (probably at home)...I wouldn't think you'd need a screen protector. I don't think I'm going to get one, for the same reasons.

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Jessica Lares Wizard Posts: 2,240 Karma: 5759170 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Near Dallas, Texas, USA Device: iPad Mini, iPod Touch (5th gen)	I'm not getting a screen protector either. They get really nasty pretty easily (my dad has gone through two on his iPhone 4 already and is about to get a third). They're great for the Kindles (and other devices) not touch based, but not for devices where you're going to put your hands everywhere. He uses the OtterBox.

11-11-2011, 12:45 AM	#26
gweminence Fat Guy Posts: 408 Karma: 24165 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Kindle Voyage	Oh, for a phone, absolutely, because it's constantly changing environments, ie into and out of pockets, onto surfaces, etc. But for my fire? I don't see the need. It'll have the cover to protect it when I set it down -- which I will never do without closing it. Just me, though.

11-14-2011, 07:06 PM	#30
janiebegood Enthusiast Posts: 40 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: iPhone 3GS, K1 (RIP), K2, K3, and now Kindle Fire!	I just ordered this Kindle Fire sleeve from a store called Rogue Theory on Etsy.com. She made the sleeve for my Kindle 3 and it's been fantastic -- lightweight while still providing protection, and only $15. I took the Kindle in the sleeve all over China this summer, and it held up beautifully. I happily ordered a case from her for the Fire.

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