Accessories Are there any Hard Shell Cases for the Kindle 3?

IamtheWalter · 11-04-2010, 11:34 PM

I just recently bought a kindle 3, and though it's not the sole purpose, one of the reasons I got it was to have a lot of my course materials (eg: powerpoint slides, syllabi, handouts, homework & practice problems) on there instead of weighing me down and getting lost in random folders. The Kindle however, is not meant to replace any textbooks: I like being able to physically flip back and forth through them, and this brings me to my problem: I'm very nervous carrying my kindle around in my backpack with at least 20 pounds of books.
I keep it in the outermost pocket, but it still makes me uncomfortable, and the official cover doesn't seem like it would protect it well enough.

I'm wondering if something like a hard shell padded case exists for the kindle 3.
I recently ordered what was called a "hard case" from someone on ebay, and it turned out to be a rather flimsy and flexible EVA zipper pouch designed for the K2. I googled a bit, and couldn't quite find anything that matched my criteria.

All I want is something that zips closed like a laptop case with a hard plastic exterior, and a foam interior that the kindle fits into snugly. It's not like I'm trying to buy a flying car.

Does such a thing exist (the hard case, not the flying car)?

daffy4u · 11-04-2010, 11:38 PM

Welcome to MobileRead IamtheWalter! Check out this thread for the Pad & Quill case for Kindle 3. It's not exactly what you're asking for but it may work for you.

FF2 · 11-05-2010, 01:21 AM

I thought there was a rigid waterproof/floating case.

desertblues · 11-05-2010, 01:59 AM

On the iRex-forum I once saw a post about an aluminium case a soldier packed his ereader in for Afghanistan. I think he had it made somewhere. But where was that?

IamtheWalter · 11-05-2010, 03:31 AM

I saw an aluminum case being sold for the K2. If I wait long enough, they'll probably make one for the 3, but none of the sites or ebay listings had good pictures of it.
It could be sturdy, but it could also be flimsy, since nowhere in any of the descriptions does it mention the thickness of the metal shell, just that it's "Aircraft Grade" which, not being given the actual alloy number, is just a meaningless marketing gimmick. For $15 or $20, I'd give it a shot though.

The one thread I found about a military grade kindle case used a pelican case with a "pick and scoop" foam insert.

I'm actually thinking that will be what I'll do (with a much smaller case, since I don't quite need as much protection) if I can't find anything pre-made on the market.

An mcover and EVA case might also be a good idea but even though the market seems to be for covers, so far I actually prefer to read my kindle naked (the kindle being naked, not I).

idraw22 · 11-05-2010, 03:51 AM

Hi,

Welcome to Mobileread. I have a hard case for my K3. It's made by Case Logic, got it over at Best Buy. I'd gotten it for my jetbook, but the Kindle 3 fits in just right. It's pretty hard shelll, I think.

suecsi · 11-05-2010, 10:35 AM

i'm waiting for my MCover to come through, though the hard shell on the screen as well can make it a bit reflective. I then put it in a fabric pouch.

medievalpacman · 12-29-2010, 12:05 AM

yeah don't get owned like me, I had textbooks in my backpack and the screen for my kindle 3 broke even though it was in a spot that look near impossible of being broken.

Message me if you find any hard cover case, I'll do the same.

curstpriest · 12-29-2010, 12:48 AM

http://www.amazon.com/Quality-Carryi...dp/B0049R99F2/

Try this?

ryy8 · 02-10-2011, 06:18 PM

Aluminium case is out: review here. It is nice - 1.1mm aluminium, weighs only 153 grams (in comparison my official Kindle unlit case is 157 grams). You can pick them up on ebay for 1/3rd of the cost of the official case, plus they don't crash the Kindle (the original reason I started looking for a new 3rd party case).

Piper_ · 02-10-2011, 07:33 PM

You might take a look at these:

http://www.amazon.com/Lightweight-Wi.../dp/B00497VJX2

http://www.amazon.com/CaseCrown-Amaz.../dp/B004HIVBJ0

Good luck, and let us know what you find.

11-04-2010, 11:34 PM	#1
IamtheWalter Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle	Are there any Hard Shell Cases for the Kindle 3? I just recently bought a kindle 3, and though it's not the sole purpose, one of the reasons I got it was to have a lot of my course materials (eg: powerpoint slides, syllabi, handouts, homework & practice problems) on there instead of weighing me down and getting lost in random folders. The Kindle however, is not meant to replace any textbooks: I like being able to physically flip back and forth through them, and this brings me to my problem: I'm very nervous carrying my kindle around in my backpack with at least 20 pounds of books. I keep it in the outermost pocket, but it still makes me uncomfortable, and the official cover doesn't seem like it would protect it well enough. I'm wondering if something like a hard shell padded case exists for the kindle 3. I recently ordered what was called a "hard case" from someone on ebay, and it turned out to be a rather flimsy and flexible EVA zipper pouch designed for the K2. I googled a bit, and couldn't quite find anything that matched my criteria. All I want is something that zips closed like a laptop case with a hard plastic exterior, and a foam interior that the kindle fits into snugly. It's not like I'm trying to buy a flying car. Does such a thing exist (the hard case, not the flying car)?

11-05-2010, 01:59 AM	#4
desertblues Home for the moment Posts: 5,127 Karma: 27718936 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: travelling Device: various	On the iRex-forum I once saw a post about an aluminium case a soldier packed his ereader in for Afghanistan. I think he had it made somewhere. But where was that? Last edited by desertblues; 11-05-2010 at 02:03 AM.

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daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	Welcome to MobileRead IamtheWalter! Check out this thread for the Pad & Quill case for Kindle 3. It's not exactly what you're asking for but it may work for you.

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FF2 Wizard Posts: 1,105 Karma: 1025784 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: WiFi Kindle3	I thought there was a rigid waterproof/floating case.

11-05-2010, 03:31 AM	#5
IamtheWalter Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle	I saw an aluminum case being sold for the K2. If I wait long enough, they'll probably make one for the 3, but none of the sites or ebay listings had good pictures of it. It could be sturdy, but it could also be flimsy, since nowhere in any of the descriptions does it mention the thickness of the metal shell, just that it's "Aircraft Grade" which, not being given the actual alloy number, is just a meaningless marketing gimmick. For $15 or $20, I'd give it a shot though. The one thread I found about a military grade kindle case used a pelican case with a "pick and scoop" foam insert. I'm actually thinking that will be what I'll do (with a much smaller case, since I don't quite need as much protection) if I can't find anything pre-made on the market. An mcover and EVA case might also be a good idea but even though the market seems to be for covers, so far I actually prefer to read my kindle naked (the kindle being naked, not I).

11-05-2010, 03:51 AM	#6
idraw22 Zealot Posts: 115 Karma: 1094380 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: arkansas Device: Jetbook Lite, Kindle 3, jetbook mini, sony clie, sony prs-T1	Hi, Welcome to Mobileread. I have a hard case for my K3. It's made by Case Logic, got it over at Best Buy. I'd gotten it for my jetbook, but the Kindle 3 fits in just right. It's pretty hard shelll, I think.

11-05-2010, 10:35 AM	#7
suecsi Rock Chick Posts: 429 Karma: 4965 Join Date: May 2009 Location: near Heathrow Device: Kindle 2i, Kindle DX, Kindle 3G	i'm waiting for my MCover to come through, though the hard shell on the screen as well can make it a bit reflective. I then put it in a fabric pouch.

12-29-2010, 12:05 AM	#8
medievalpacman Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: kindle	yeah don't get owned like me, I had textbooks in my backpack and the screen for my kindle 3 broke even though it was in a spot that look near impossible of being broken. Message me if you find any hard cover case, I'll do the same.

12-29-2010, 12:48 AM	#9
curstpriest Confused Posts: 402 Karma: 5538 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bay Area Device: Kindle DXG	http://www.amazon.com/Quality-Carryi...dp/B0049R99F2/ Try this?

02-10-2011, 06:18 PM	#10
ryy8 Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle	Aluminium case is out: review here. It is nice - 1.1mm aluminium, weighs only 153 grams (in comparison my official Kindle unlit case is 157 grams). You can pick them up on ebay for 1/3rd of the cost of the official case, plus they don't crash the Kindle (the original reason I started looking for a new 3rd party case).

02-10-2011, 07:33 PM	#11
Piper_ ~~~~~ Posts: 761 Karma: 1278391 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Device: Kindle 3, Sony 350	You might take a look at these: http://www.amazon.com/Lightweight-Wi.../dp/B00497VJX2 http://www.amazon.com/CaseCrown-Amaz.../dp/B004HIVBJ0 Good luck, and let us know what you find.