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I don't think the nook needs a cover or a case of any kind. It's awesome just naked (but I do have a screen protector, painstakingly applied by a B&N employee). The design of it is great- it's actually very easy to hold. The curve in the back is very ergonomic and I love the rubbery texture. By contrast, the kindle is hard and slippery. My sister who owns a Kindle agrees and we are both flummoxed as to why no one ever mentions that the nook is so much nicer and more comfortable to hold.
In terms of protection, I don't think it's all that fragile. I've dropped it several times (on pavement!) and besides a couple of tiny scratches at the corners it's fine. If I were to put a cover on my nook, you wouldn't see those corners anyway. In addition, the covers are expensive- if it's about 1/3 of the cost of a brand new Nook, so I'll just take my chances. If I do wind up having to replace it, it would be great to have an extra charger. I also don't want to get a cover because that'll singlehandedly make it bigger and heavier.
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