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Mulder · 01-17-2010, 09:56 AM

I just received my Kindle and I think It's great. I also ordered the official Amazon Leather Cover for my new 6" Kindle. I figured since it was the official cover produced by Amazon, it should fine.

I immediately put my Kindle into the cover. I thought it looked great and felt great while using my Kindle. I really like the look and feel of the cover.

I then stumbled upon many posts on the Amazon site who had problems with the cover cracking their Kindles.

I'm very careful about not opening cover from the back and gently fold the front cover back when reading.

Out of worry, I subsequently ordered the Patagonia cover because I like the idea of using my Kindle while still in a protective cover.

I began to wonder with the cracking issue, why hasn't Amazon remedied the issue by fixing the cover? Why do they continue to sell it?

Am I overreacting? Is it a very small minority that are having the problem with the cover because of misuse?

01-17-2010, 09:56 AM	#1
Mulder Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Kindle 2	Is the Official Kindle 6" Leather Case Safe To Use? I just received my Kindle and I think It's great. I also ordered the official Amazon Leather Cover for my new 6" Kindle. I figured since it was the official cover produced by Amazon, it should fine. I immediately put my Kindle into the cover. I thought it looked great and felt great while using my Kindle. I really like the look and feel of the cover. I then stumbled upon many posts on the Amazon site who had problems with the cover cracking their Kindles. I'm very careful about not opening cover from the back and gently fold the front cover back when reading. Out of worry, I subsequently ordered the Patagonia cover because I like the idea of using my Kindle while still in a protective cover. I began to wonder with the cracking issue, why hasn't Amazon remedied the issue by fixing the cover? Why do they continue to sell it? Am I overreacting? Is it a very small minority that are having the problem with the cover because of misuse?