Thread: Accessories Inexpensive Kindle Covers
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Old 05-01-2014, 08:26 AM   #5
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Originally Posted by Ian.M View Post
Unfortunately, eink kindle screens are rather fragile, and the soft covers do little to protect the kindle against uneven external pressure e.g. from other objects in a bag or being carried in a slightly too tight pocket, which can easily break the screen. Soft covers/sleeves etc. are best bought a size larger and used for storage over a proper 'book' style hard cover that does not have to be removed to use the Kindle.
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Originally Posted by jbcohen View Post
I have had my paper white for a year and a half and I have done all the things wrong that you mentioned and I have yet to break the screen once. I have stuffed it into over cramed pockets during the winter. I would never use anything but my soft cover of my current paper white.

Personally I would never advise anyone to use a hard cover since the weight seems to hurt your hands.
Good food for thought from both of you. Thanks.
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