Does anyone use those sticker skins on their Kindle?

FauxTaimer · 10-03-2011, 09:13 PM

I kind of like the way they look, but I wish it wasn't a sticker and instead was like a silicone skin.

Something like this is pretty cute.

http://www.amazon.com/Skinit-Kindle-...N%3DB004G5ZWTO

Blog Kindle · 10-04-2011, 01:47 AM

My wife has one by DecalGirl and it's quite good. It has been on the Kindle for over a year and still looks good. It sticks well and can be removed without a trace. Button holes are very accurate.

MickeyMark · 10-04-2011, 02:01 AM

I've got one and I'm very happy with it. It has been on my K3 for almost a year now and it still looks great. Because it's just a sticker, it doesn't get in the way when I place my K3 into its case.

I got it because the labels on my buttons were starting to wear off.

RainingLemur · 10-04-2011, 10:49 AM

I had one since it was free. It worked as it was supposed to, and looked rather nice, too.

pidgeon92 · 10-04-2011, 12:19 PM

I have skins on all of my ereaders, and on my iPhone. They add a lot of character. They take a few minutes to apply, and a steady hand. They remove without leaving residue.

ucfgrad93 · 10-04-2011, 01:07 PM

Pics or it didn't happen! How about showing those stickers off?

pidgeon92 · 10-04-2011, 03:05 PM

These are all DecalGirl skins.

Sony 950

Kindle2 (custom skin)

Kindle3

iPhone

Chi Cygni · 10-04-2011, 03:56 PM

This one decalgirl I had before, I peeled it off as I found it too busy "Winter sparkle" (pretty though) Cybook Opus

Kindle 3 and Opus

The Kindle one I put 3 days ago, not so glar-y in real life but somehow I don't like it (Invisible Defenders, NOKEY, 275) and decalgirl "Lettereater" Sorry not a good quality picture this one.

Sweeney Todd · 10-04-2011, 04:04 PM

I have a simple wood-texture skin for my K3. I'm very happy with it. My wife practically insisted I get one since she was so pleased with DecalGirl.

It's very handy to distinguish Kindles if you've got two in the family with identical cases.

CWatkinsNash · 10-04-2011, 06:32 PM

Pics of my Invisible Defenders NOKEY skin are in this post right here. Still have it on, still like it, but the edges on the page turn buttons are wearing because I pick at them while reading.

I would definitely buy the same one again, if I replace it.

Also still using and still loving the M-Edge case in those pics as well.

Polyphemus · 10-04-2011, 07:40 PM

I've got matte skin from Invisible Defenders, the NOKEY model 551, because my keys were fading. I'm happy with it and would probably buy another one from them if I got a second Kindle.

I did notice it changes color depending on the light source. I noticed this while I was flying from Los Angeles to Atlanta. It looked grey at home under incandescent light, but it was green in daylight from the plane window. It bothered me for the first 20 minutes or so, then I didn't seem to notice it any more.

kindlekitten · 10-05-2011, 03:08 AM

I've used both decalgirl and skinit. decalgirl is far superior IMHO. currently have a matte cover on mine, verrry nice. I've used silicone skins on various devices and had one for my first K1. they are pretty cool, problem is that they won't work with covers. you can probably get a sleeve to work with one, but that's not how I roll. ;o)

Chi Cygni · 10-05-2011, 06:33 AM

I should have bought Defenders in matte. I was close to peel it off a few times yesterday. When I order skins from decalgirl I order a few, I like to change them once in a while. I have blue "Constellations" for Opus waiting in the drawer but I am debating buying dark rosewood or burlwood (simple wooden ones as well) next. If I have to pay delivery to Europe I prefer to order a bit more.
Defenders doesn't stick as well as decalgirl (are you also the "I can't bear 1/1000 mm unevenness kind of freak?

) I can feel the button stickers are rough already even though it's been ony a few days since application.

Ryvyan · 10-05-2011, 08:06 AM

I have Gelaskins, but on my Nook Touch. The skin improved the feeling of the Nook in my hand, and it was easy to apply/reapply (when needed). I customised the skin and it arrived great!

Helgetus · 10-05-2011, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryvyan

I have Gelaskins, but on my Nook Touch. The skin improved the feeling of the Nook in my hand, and it was easy to apply/reapply (when needed). I customised the skin and it arrived great!

Thank you for the tip. It is available at Amazon Germany! That saves at least 11$ for shipping! If they have something like Burlwood by Decalgirl then it is mine

10-03-2011, 09:13 PM	#1
FauxTaimer Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2011 Device: Kindle	Does anyone use those sticker skins on their Kindle? I kind of like the way they look, but I wish it wasn't a sticker and instead was like a silicone skin. Something like this is pretty cute. http://www.amazon.com/Skinit-Kindle-...N%3DB004G5ZWTO

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10-04-2011, 01:47 AM	#2
Blog Kindle Addict Posts: 224 Karma: 25122 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Kindle 1/2/3/4/Touch/DX/Fire\|PRS-600/350\|Nook(color)\|iPad\|iPad2\|EVO 4G	My wife has one by DecalGirl and it's quite good. It has been on the Kindle for over a year and still looks good. It sticks well and can be removed without a trace. Button holes are very accurate.

10-04-2011, 02:01 AM	#3
MickeyMark Learning to read... Posts: 118 Karma: 36432 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: K3-3G, KDXG	I've got one and I'm very happy with it. It has been on my K3 for almost a year now and it still looks great. Because it's just a sticker, it doesn't get in the way when I place my K3 into its case. I got it because the labels on my buttons were starting to wear off.

10-04-2011, 10:49 AM	#4
RainingLemur Spork Connoisseur Posts: 2,355 Karma: 16780603 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Nook Color	I had one since it was free. It worked as it was supposed to, and looked rather nice, too.

10-04-2011, 12:19 PM	#5
pidgeon92 Wizard Posts: 3,144 Karma: 8426142 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Device: Kindle PW2, Kindle Voyage, Kindle DXG, Boox M90, Kobo Aura HD	I have skins on all of my ereaders, and on my iPhone. They add a lot of character. They take a few minutes to apply, and a steady hand. They remove without leaving residue.

10-04-2011, 01:07 PM	#6
ucfgrad93 Wizard Posts: 2,360 Karma: 9026681 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Colorado Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2nd Gen	Pics or it didn't happen! How about showing those stickers off?

10-04-2011, 03:05 PM	#7
pidgeon92 Wizard Posts: 3,144 Karma: 8426142 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Device: Kindle PW2, Kindle Voyage, Kindle DXG, Boox M90, Kobo Aura HD	These are all DecalGirl skins. Sony 950 Kindle2 (custom skin) Kindle3 iPhone

10-04-2011, 03:56 PM	#8
Chi Cygni 秋子 permanently lurking Posts: 839 Karma: 6587575 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Europe Device: Oasis 3, Pocketbook Era	This one decalgirl I had before, I peeled it off as I found it too busy "Winter sparkle" (pretty though) Cybook Opus Kindle 3 and Opus The Kindle one I put 3 days ago, not so glar-y in real life but somehow I don't like it (Invisible Defenders, NOKEY, 275) and decalgirl "Lettereater" Sorry not a good quality picture this one.

10-04-2011, 04:04 PM	#9
Sweeney Todd Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: Kindle	I have a simple wood-texture skin for my K3. I'm very happy with it. My wife practically insisted I get one since she was so pleased with DecalGirl. It's very handy to distinguish Kindles if you've got two in the family with identical cases.

10-04-2011, 06:32 PM	#10
CWatkinsNash IOC Chief Archivist Posts: 3,950 Karma: 53868218 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL, USA Device: Meebook M7, Paperwhite 2021, Fire HD 8+, Fire HD 10+, Lenovo Tab P12	Pics of my Invisible Defenders NOKEY skin are in this post right here. Still have it on, still like it, but the edges on the page turn buttons are wearing because I pick at them while reading. I would definitely buy the same one again, if I replace it. Also still using and still loving the M-Edge case in those pics as well.

10-04-2011, 07:40 PM	#11
Polyphemus I am not The Stig Posts: 131 Karma: 1881506 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Southern California Device: KK-3g; PRS-350; Galaxy Tab 7.0+; Galaxy Tab 3 10.1	I've got matte skin from Invisible Defenders, the NOKEY model 551, because my keys were fading. I'm happy with it and would probably buy another one from them if I got a second Kindle. I did notice it changes color depending on the light source. I noticed this while I was flying from Los Angeles to Atlanta. It looked grey at home under incandescent light, but it was green in daylight from the plane window. It bothered me for the first 20 minutes or so, then I didn't seem to notice it any more.

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10-05-2011, 03:08 AM	#12
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've used both decalgirl and skinit. decalgirl is far superior IMHO. currently have a matte cover on mine, verrry nice. I've used silicone skins on various devices and had one for my first K1. they are pretty cool, problem is that they won't work with covers. you can probably get a sleeve to work with one, but that's not how I roll. ;o)

10-05-2011, 06:33 AM	#13
Chi Cygni 秋子 permanently lurking Posts: 839 Karma: 6587575 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Europe Device: Oasis 3, Pocketbook Era	I should have bought Defenders in matte. I was close to peel it off a few times yesterday. When I order skins from decalgirl I order a few, I like to change them once in a while. I have blue "Constellations" for Opus waiting in the drawer but I am debating buying dark rosewood or burlwood (simple wooden ones as well) next. If I have to pay delivery to Europe I prefer to order a bit more. Defenders doesn't stick as well as decalgirl (are you also the "I can't bear 1/1000 mm unevenness kind of freak? ) I can feel the button stickers are rough already even though it's been ony a few days since application.

10-05-2011, 08:06 AM	#14
Ryvyan I read what I want. Posts: 224 Karma: 372315 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Singapore Device: iPhone XS, iPhone 6, Kobo Clara	I have Gelaskins, but on my Nook Touch. The skin improved the feeling of the Nook in my hand, and it was easy to apply/reapply (when needed). I customised the skin and it arrived great!