[Tarana]

I went for years without a case for my Kindle Keyboard because I didn't want the added weight. I used a sleeve instead, so I could read the device without a cover, but the sleeve protected it when away from home. I have a separate slot in my purse for my ereader which provided protection. I had a Kindle that sat on my reading table when not in use. No reason for a case for that.

9 years later, I'm older and have more fumble fingers due to arthritis. So I have cases for everything. The new Fintie covers are incredibly light and provide some protection. Some of the cases, such as for Voyage, I bought not for protection but to put it into sleep mode when not in use - saves on battery and reduces button failure.

So, yes, having a cover will protect it, but you have to look at your lifestyle to determine what you need.

FWIW, a drop to concrete may not protect your ereader, case or not. When chatting with the nurse during my bro's last trip to the ER, she said that at least a couple of people have dropped their covered ereaders and broken them. Even a leather one didn't provide enough protection. Also, even with covers, a lot of kids with backpacks still get damaged ereaders. Get a better quality cover that zippers and don't store it in an outside pocket. My cousin's daughter was humiliated (9th grade) when the second ereader broke in her backpack. She's very careful, but when it gets dropped to the ground, it isn't always pleasant.