Cases for Kindle Paperwhite

swriter · 03-27-2013, 04:00 PM

I received a Kindle Paperwhite as a birthday present last week. So far, I have only used it here at home. In May, I will be going on a cross Cananda tour trip. I want to know what is the best case for the Paperwhite when it comes to traveling. I have looked at reviews on Amazon and they are mixed. I decided to post here and ask. I have heard reviews of some cases leaving stains or causing issues with how the Kindles work.

HarryT · 03-27-2013, 04:05 PM

I would suggest getting the official Amazon case. It's not the cheapest, but it works very well, and provides good protection.

GoSharks · 03-27-2013, 04:18 PM

Here is a long thread with lots of reviews and pictures of non-Amazon cases. Mine came from in here and I like it a lot. Have fun!

Skydog · 03-27-2013, 07:57 PM

I second the recommendation of Amazon's official case for the Paperwhite. In addition to the custom fit it offers excellent protection and quality, comes in various colors and makes use of the sleep/wake feature of the Paperwhite.

BeccaPrice · 03-27-2013, 08:28 PM

I got a case from one of the non-amazon sellers mentioned in the referred thread -I forget which one- and the magnet to hold it closed is so weak that the PW doesn't always turn off when I close the case. I have to remember to put it face down when I stop reading, or the battery runs down because the PW doesn't turn off.

WT Sharpe · 03-27-2013, 08:28 PM

I'd recommend one of Oberon design's Mini eReader Sleeves. They also sell Kindle covers, which I've owned and loved, but I've really fallen in love with their sleeves. A nice snug fit that offers excellent protection and incomparable beauty. My Paperwhite's housed in a Tree of Life in saddle. No magnet, but that's no biggie in my book.

JLeighs · 03-27-2013, 08:40 PM

I also recommend the official Amazon case. I really, really love it.

Blossom · 03-28-2013, 02:53 AM

I use the official case but for traveling I would add a cheap sleeve to put the PW and Case in for a little extra protection. It will also keep dirt and dust out if you put it in your purse or satchel.

Janet16 · 03-28-2013, 05:32 AM

The official case is nice for me.

Dr. Drib · 03-28-2013, 07:02 AM

Another vote for the Official case.

Don

shy8629 · 03-28-2013, 07:48 AM

I vote for the official cover and also whole-heartedly agreed with Blossom's idea.

patrickt · 03-28-2013, 07:51 AM

There is no best case. If there were the choice would be simple. People get cases for protection and beauty and convenience and how you prioritize those can determine which case is best for you. When I'm out I have my Kindle in it's case in an outside pocket on my daypack. I realize this is risky but the convenience of getting to the Kindle easily is worth the risk...for me. My sister will only get covers that have a strap around her hand when she's reading.

I do sometimes wonder about someone who will buy a $99 case for a $119 Paperwhite.

HarryT · 03-28-2013, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrickt

I do sometimes wonder about someone who will buy a $99 case for a $119 Paperwhite.

The content can be a lot more valuable than the device. If I'm working away from home (as I often do), and that $99 case prevented me from losing access to my books, it would be $99 well spent. (Not that I did spend $99 on a case, but I've nothing against it in principle.)

Tabatha · 03-28-2013, 09:02 AM

I do have the original Amazon case, and also the cheaper ones listed in the alternative thread, and find them too bulky for everyday reading at home.

I prefer the TPU silicone back covers for my Kindles, purchasing the clear only so my decalgirl skins show thru, or placing a photo or VB fabric inside it to match bag. As with Blossom, I use a padded slipcover if taking it with me from home.

Iznogood · 03-28-2013, 09:34 AM

I recently purchased the official $40 case from amazon. It looks nice, feels nice, puts my kindle to sleep and wakes it up again, just as promised. The only drawback is that the magnet is too weak to keep the cover closed.

I contacted Amazon Customer Service and will receive a replacement, so there is a possibility that it's only my case that has this flaw. But I second Blossoms suggestion - get a case outside the oficial case. My feeling is that the official case is not something you could put in a bag or rucksack or something and rely on it keeping your kindle safe and sound

03-27-2013, 04:00 PM	#1
swriter Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2013 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	Cases for Kindle Paperwhite I received a Kindle Paperwhite as a birthday present last week. So far, I have only used it here at home. In May, I will be going on a cross Cananda tour trip. I want to know what is the best case for the Paperwhite when it comes to traveling. I have looked at reviews on Amazon and they are mixed. I decided to post here and ask. I have heard reviews of some cases leaving stains or causing issues with how the Kindles work.

03-27-2013, 08:28 PM	#6
WT Sharpe Bah, humbug! Posts: 39,073 Karma: 157049943 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Pro, & a Samsung Galaxy S9.	I'd recommend one of Oberon design's Mini eReader Sleeves. They also sell Kindle covers, which I've owned and loved, but I've really fallen in love with their sleeves. A nice snug fit that offers excellent protection and incomparable beauty. My Paperwhite's housed in a Tree of Life in saddle. No magnet, but that's no biggie in my book. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by WT Sharpe; 03-27-2013 at 08:31 PM.

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03-27-2013, 04:05 PM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I would suggest getting the official Amazon case. It's not the cheapest, but it works very well, and provides good protection.

03-27-2013, 04:18 PM	#3
GoSharks SQUIRREL!! Posts: 1,636 Karma: 8400000 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Device: K-Fire, PW2, PW3	Here is a long thread with lots of reviews and pictures of non-Amazon cases. Mine came from in here and I like it a lot. Have fun!

03-27-2013, 07:57 PM	#4
Skydog Wizard Posts: 2,243 Karma: 7400001 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Circling Earth @ Mach .83 Device: Elipsa 2E, Sage, Forma, Libra 2, Clara 2E, Kindle Oasis3, Voyage	I second the recommendation of Amazon's official case for the Paperwhite. In addition to the custom fit it offers excellent protection and quality, comes in various colors and makes use of the sleep/wake feature of the Paperwhite.

03-27-2013, 08:28 PM	#5
BeccaPrice Wizard Posts: 2,145 Karma: 11174187 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Sony 350, K3-3G, K4SO, KPW	I got a case from one of the non-amazon sellers mentioned in the referred thread -I forget which one- and the magnet to hold it closed is so weak that the PW doesn't always turn off when I close the case. I have to remember to put it face down when I stop reading, or the battery runs down because the PW doesn't turn off.

03-27-2013, 08:40 PM	#7
JLeighs Addict Posts: 219 Karma: 1208646 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wisconsin Device: K3, PW	I also recommend the official Amazon case. I really, really love it.

03-28-2013, 02:53 AM	#8
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	I use the official case but for traveling I would add a cheap sleeve to put the PW and Case in for a little extra protection. It will also keep dirt and dust out if you put it in your purse or satchel.

03-28-2013, 05:32 AM	#9
Janet16 Enthusiast Posts: 41 Karma: 2621116 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: iPad	The official case is nice for me.

03-28-2013, 07:02 AM	#10
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 44,743 Karma: 55645321 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: Kindle: Oasis 3, Voyage WiFi; Kobo: Libra 2, Aura One	Another vote for the Official case. Don

03-28-2013, 07:48 AM	#11
shy8629 Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 472028 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: Kindle 3, Kindle Paperwhite	I vote for the official cover and also whole-heartedly agreed with Blossom's idea.

03-28-2013, 07:51 AM	#12
patrickt Wizard Posts: 1,221 Karma: 8381518 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oaxaca, Mexico Device: Paperwhite 4 X 2	There is no best case. If there were the choice would be simple. People get cases for protection and beauty and convenience and how you prioritize those can determine which case is best for you. When I'm out I have my Kindle in it's case in an outside pocket on my daypack. I realize this is risky but the convenience of getting to the Kindle easily is worth the risk...for me. My sister will only get covers that have a strap around her hand when she's reading. I do sometimes wonder about someone who will buy a $99 case for a $119 Paperwhite.

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03-28-2013, 09:02 AM	#14
Tabatha Groupie Posts: 153 Karma: 1314940 Join Date: May 2011 Location: MA Device: KTouch-PW-WIFI Galaxy Tablet 7 Plus 32gb Galaxy Player 5.0-4.2	I do have the original Amazon case, and also the cheaper ones listed in the alternative thread, and find them too bulky for everyday reading at home. I prefer the TPU silicone back covers for my Kindles, purchasing the clear only so my decalgirl skins show thru, or placing a photo or VB fabric inside it to match bag. As with Blossom, I use a padded slipcover if taking it with me from home.

03-28-2013, 09:34 AM	#15
Iznogood Guru Posts: 932 Karma: 15752887 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Norway Device: Ipad, kindle paperwhite	I recently purchased the official $40 case from amazon. It looks nice, feels nice, puts my kindle to sleep and wakes it up again, just as promised. The only drawback is that the magnet is too weak to keep the cover closed. I contacted Amazon Customer Service and will receive a replacement, so there is a possibility that it's only my case that has this flaw. But I second Blossoms suggestion - get a case outside the oficial case. My feeling is that the official case is not something you could put in a bag or rucksack or something and rely on it keeping your kindle safe and sound