I know many people are worried about the hinge system and the free right edge of the kindle falling forwards.......
I use the elastic to secure it while reading, great if you read with the covers folded back.........thought I'd share he method I use. It secures it, keeps it safe, it stays hands free and the light is still easily accessible.....
not sure if this will work with the standard one as the elastic is further from the right edge on the lighted one, but give it a go