I think there is some law that requires Kindle 3 cover manufacturers to include at least one design flaw in each model costing less than $70. "Sorry, you're gonna need to include a flap that sticks out the side, or garrish credit card holders and storage sleeves, or faux leather, or a big shiny button inexplicably placed right above the Kindle, or maybe a strobe light."
Closest I've seen to an ideal cover per my tastes is the
Piel Frama, and I'm almost tempted. If it came in dark brown or wine, I probably couldn't resist.