A question for new Kindle 3 owner

lovemov · 09-08-2010, 01:08 PM

I used to have a Kindle 2, the back is metal it's very nice.
I am interested in going back to Kindle and getting Kindle 3 WiFi. However, I am looking at the Amazon photos, looks like the back is now plastic? Could someone with a Kindle 3 confirm this?
Thanks.

Tiersten · 09-08-2010, 01:09 PM

Yes. It is plastic with a grippy rubbery texture.

Zyzomys · 09-08-2010, 01:36 PM

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It is plastic with a grippy rubbery texture.

I agree that the back is plastic but I would not describe it as either grippy or rubbery. Of course my other ereader is a Kobo, and it has a rubber quilted backing (very grippy, very rubbery).

lovemov · 09-08-2010, 02:08 PM

Thanks for the replies. Hmmm, cost cutting? I guess I will miss the shiny metal back a lot.

SpeckledJim · 09-08-2010, 02:23 PM

I wouldn't let the choice of material for the back put you off. The front more than makes up for it.

Tiersten · 09-08-2010, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Zyzomys

I agree that the back is plastic but I would not describe it as either grippy or rubbery. Of course my other ereader is a Kobo, and it has a rubber quilted backing (very grippy, very rubbery).

True. It isn't particularly grippy but it does have a slightly more grippy texture than the front. Its not completely smooth like the metal back on the Kindle 2 anyway.

09-08-2010, 01:08 PM	#1
lovemov Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: sony 505	A question for new Kindle 3 owner I used to have a Kindle 2, the back is metal it's very nice. I am interested in going back to Kindle and getting Kindle 3 WiFi. However, I am looking at the Amazon photos, looks like the back is now plastic? Could someone with a Kindle 3 confirm this? Thanks.

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09-08-2010, 01:09 PM	#2
Tiersten Guru Posts: 987 Karma: 8641 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle 3G+WiFi	Yes. It is plastic with a grippy rubbery texture.

09-08-2010, 02:08 PM	#4
lovemov Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: sony 505	Thanks for the replies. Hmmm, cost cutting? I guess I will miss the shiny metal back a lot.

09-08-2010, 02:23 PM	#5
SpeckledJim Enthusiast Posts: 47 Karma: 18 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: K3 WiFi	I wouldn't let the choice of material for the back put you off. The front more than makes up for it.

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