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Originally Posted by JeremyZ

Yeah. On flat platform devices (cell phones & PDAs) the most damaging drops for me were when they landed on an edge or corner. In this type of drop, all the kinetic energy is concentrated into the smallest possible area when it hits. This is the type of drop most likely to crack a device open and throw parts everywhere.

In contrast, when a device is dropped on the larger side, the energy is spread out more.
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I would think that if it were dropped, screen-first onto something convex, it would break the screen and be very damaging. But I would also think that this kind of drop would be rare compared to dropping it on a flat floor.

I basically agree with you. My own fear of pressure on the screen is highly illogical, but it still worries me a lot, and I think it's because I crashed my first ereader by stumbling, dropping my bag and falling on top of it, and consequentially on top of the ereader and the phone that lay on top of it. It was in a cover, but a fairly soft one. It's extremely unlikely that something like this will happen again, and there aren't many covers that could stand that kind of treament, perhaps except metal cases But there you have it. I get all jittery if other people are trying it out and pressing on the screen as if they think it's a touch screen *lol*

At home I only use a silicone sleeve for the Sony and I plan to get one for the Kindle. It's worked fine, because the sleeve prevents the device from sliding around - and my only pets are fish, and so quite unlikely to accidently damage it

Originally Posted by JeremyZ

Another thing to consider is that if you're going to carry it in a purse, and you have a book cover type case, there is a much much higher chance that something will get between the screen and the front cover and scratch it. In a case like the two mentioned above, this cannot happen.

I carry my K2 in my backpack, and it has to share that pocket with change pens, keys, etc. If you have a purse or bag with a dedicated pocket for the Kindle, this may not be such a worry for you.

I don't think this will be a problem. I mainly use the Touch for on-the-go ereader, it's only for longer stretches of time I'd bring the Kindle, and I'm quite orderly with my bags and purses - I use the available pockets and mini-purse for that small stuff. And by the way, with a book cover type case, I'd choose one with a strap to keep it closed. I already have M-Edges for the Sony, and they stay closed. That's a big reason why I don't like the Amazon cover.

Originally Posted by JeremyZ

This morning, I was on the train platform. I pulled my K2 in the case out and tucked it under my arm while I was rummaging in my backpack for something else. I dropped it, and it landed on the edge or corner. It fell about 4-1/2 ft. onto asphault. No damage to the K2.

So, this cover cost $46 or so. A K2 repair is $200, last I heard. This cover just paid for itself.

You have a good point - it's just that I don't do this at all. I only pull the device out after I've found a seat - I'm too afraid to drop it If the train or bus should come, I don't want to have to deal with it the rush.