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Old 01-12-2012, 02:03 AM   #1
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Best K3 keyboard case (that doesn't increase thickness too much)
Hi,

I was wondering what your recommendations are for a thin case/sleeve for the Kindle 3 keyboard? I don't really like the look/bulk of the Amazon leather cases, and I'm really more looking to protect the corners from bumps than the entire device. Willing spend $40-50.

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Old 01-12-2012, 05:55 AM   #2
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I spent hours, maybe days, on Amazon and Google, looking for a cover that suits me well: I was looking for light weight, minimum thickness (just like you) and I wanted it to use the proprietary Amazon hinges to attach to the Kindle (I really don't like seeing straps running on the corners of the Kindle) and I could not find one.

Anyway, I've had my Kindle 3 for over a year and I beat it pretty hard, but never had a scratch on it. I believe no cover is the best cover :-)

Obviously, it depends on personal tastes. I just shared my personal experience :-)
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Old 01-12-2012, 09:21 AM   #3
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Hi,

I was wondering what your recommendations are for a thin case/sleeve for the Kindle 3 keyboard? I don't really like the look/bulk of the Amazon leather cases, and I'm really more looking to protect the corners from bumps than the entire device. Willing spend $40-50.

Thanks.
It's the SCREEN that you need to protect. The corners will look after themselves .

I know you say you don't like it, but I have practical proof of the excellence of the protection of the Amazon leather cover. I (stupidly) put my Kindle down on the sloping, chest-high parapet of a bridge while taking a photograph. It slid off, fell 5 feet onto a concrete pavement, landed on edge, and bounced. The impact knocked a piece out of the plastic of the edge of the bezel, but the case absorbed the energy of the impact, and the screen was undamaged.
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Old 01-12-2012, 09:34 AM   #4
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Anyway, I've had my Kindle 3 for over a year and I beat it pretty hard, but never had a scratch on it. I believe no cover is the best cover :-)
If you'd had the accident that I describe above, your Kindle would not have survived it. Do consider getting a cover - it makes a lot of sense.
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Old 01-12-2012, 11:51 AM   #5
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Here's what I have and I really like it. Site says it's the daily deal for $10 and that's a great deal.
http://www.marware.com/eco-flip-amaz...category=22873
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It isn't stylish, but it's inexpensive and it does the job.
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I went for this one, best one if you like minimalistic/simple look and I think it's one of the less thick ones.

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Old 01-13-2012, 02:30 PM   #8
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Second that on the Incipio Kaddy. I've been using it for almost a year now and it protects the device well. It's also very comfortable to hold for extended periods. It's like a book cover.
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Old 01-14-2012, 01:14 AM   #9
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Forget thickness just get a fabulous M-Edge or Oberon Designs case then your Kindle will be near Bulletproof ... Well not quite, but pretty safe anyway!
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I don't want my Kindle in a bulky cover, so instead have a silicon skin on it and use an E-volve neoprene sleeve for when I take it anywhere.

I take care not to carry it in a bag with other objects that are likely to damage the screen, so far it's fell onto wooden flooring once, it landed on one corner and bounced. Perhaps I was just fortunate, or perhaps the combination of the skin and the sleeve were enough to protect it.
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I made one from an old textbook and just now made my "Cardboard-and-duct-tape" version; all the details on my website at http://www.sticksite.com/kindle/
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Old 01-14-2012, 09:01 PM   #12
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It's the SCREEN that you need to protect. The corners will look after themselves .

I know you say you don't like it, but I have practical proof of the excellence of the protection of the Amazon leather cover. I (stupidly) put my Kindle down on the sloping, chest-high parapet of a bridge while taking a photograph. It slid off, fell 5 feet onto a concrete pavement, landed on edge, and bounced. The impact knocked a piece out of the plastic of the edge of the bezel, but the case absorbed the energy of the impact, and the screen was undamaged.
I dunno, I have had to pop back in the corners of the back cover of my Kindle several times after it has popped out due to some stress/impact.

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I made one from an old textbook and just now made my "Cardboard-and-duct-tape" version; all the details on my website at http://www.sticksite.com/kindle/
Thanks for the great site.
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If you're feeling crafty...

http://ebookcases.org/50-kindle-cove...make-yourself/
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I have amazon's lighted case for k3- I think it's fantastic. Very protective - the light is great and always handy. I don't find it too thick or too heavy, and it's a very well made.
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I found this to be a reasonably protective cover. Does add a little thinkness but, I have bought these for 7 of my friends as they really liked it on my Kindle 3. Take care.

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/protect...-3-black-49301
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