Silicon Kindle Sleeve

Spock96 · 02-07-2012, 11:17 AM

Hey Guys,
It's me again. I recently got this Silicon sleeve for my kindle. I have yet to use my kindle since.
(Working my through a PB series st the moment)
Anyone like these things?
Spock96

HarryT · 02-07-2012, 11:44 AM

I suspect you mean "silicone". Silicon is a rock. Silicone is a type of flexible rubber.

I have a silicone sleeve on my iPhone. Works very well indeed to protect it.

Spock96 · 02-07-2012, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

I suspect you mean "silicone". Silicon is a rock. Silicone is a type of flexible rubber.

I have a silicone sleeve on my iPhone. Works very well indeed to protect it.

Yes, Thank you. I can not spell.

Blossom · 02-07-2012, 02:26 PM

I tried one on my K3 last year and it caused static electricity issues. When I took it off my K3 it made popping noises on the back. Later I turned on the K3 and the hardware inside jump literally. I threw the skin away.

I use one on my phone without any issues.

Jack's Liver · 02-07-2012, 07:32 PM

I stopped using mine too it caused static electricity and would constantly restart my kindle

JsKindle3 · 02-07-2012, 07:53 PM

I actually thought about getting one- i thought they were the kind that snapped on....

Spock96 · 02-07-2012, 08:34 PM

Mine slides on.

JsKindle3 · 02-07-2012, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Spock96

Mine slides on.

i dont think id get one then. Too bad they dont have that snaps on- it would cut down on the static.

DreamWriter · 02-07-2012, 10:05 PM

I've used a silicone skin on my Kindle Keyboard for over a year and I've never had a problem with static electricity. It makes the Kindle much easier to grip and it fits like a glove. I love it!

JsKindle3 · 02-08-2012, 12:41 AM

this is what i was talking about: http://www.decalgirl.com/skins/52343...ng-Almond-Tree

I thought they snapped on, but they dont.

Blossom · 02-08-2012, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by DreamWriter

I've used a silicone skin on my Kindle Keyboard for over a year and I've never had a problem with static electricity. It makes the Kindle much easier to grip and it fits like a glove. I love it! I bought this one from the same eBay seller.

Have you taken it off to clean it? It was when I removed it that static was so bad but this could vary where you live on how bad static electricity builds up.

Blossom · 02-08-2012, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by JsKindle3

this is what i was talking about: http://www.decalgirl.com/skins/52343...ng-Almond-Tree

I thought they snapped on, but they dont.

Those are just vinyl stickers. They are a pain to install and they feel weird.

DreamWriter · 02-08-2012, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

Have you taken it off to clean it? It was when I removed it that static was so bad but this could vary where you live on how bad static electricity builds up.

I've never had to clean it, but I have taken the silicone off numerous times for other reasons—like to put the Kindle in a more protective cover for transport. We don't use indoor heating at our house so static is not usually a problem, but when outdoor humidity is in the single digits the air can be more charged.

I do think that climate/indoor heating probably has a lot to do with it. Carpeting can generate static too. I've also read people complain that their silicone covers attract cat hair like a magnet. I have a long-haired cat, and that's never been a problem for me.

Blossom · 02-08-2012, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by DreamWriter

I've never had to clean it, but I have taken the silicone off numerous times for other reasons—like to put the Kindle in a more protective cover for transport. We don't use indoor heating at our house so static is not usually a problem, but when outdoor humidity is in the single digits the air can be more charged.

I do think that climate/indoor heating probably has a lot to do with it. Carpeting can generate static too. I've also read people complain that their silicone covers attract cat hair like a magnet. I have a long-haired cat, and that's never been a problem for me.

My K3 without one attracts hair. I have no idea how to clean around the edges of the screen. It keeps getting pushed into there. The K4 does not have this problem. It's easy to clean.

DreamWriter · 02-08-2012, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

My K3 without one attracts hair. I have no idea how to clean around the edges of the screen. It keeps getting pushed into there. The K4 does not have this problem. It's easy to clean.

Maybe it's just your electric personality, Blossom!

I don't have problems with cat hair on the screen either.

02-07-2012, 11:17 AM	#1
Spock96 Book Geek. Posts: 78 Karma: 639132 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: Kindle Keyboard 3G	Silicon Kindle Sleeve Hey Guys, It's me again. I recently got this Silicon sleeve for my kindle. I have yet to use my kindle since. (Working my through a PB series st the moment) Anyone like these things? Spock96

02-07-2012, 10:05 PM	#9
DreamWriter Books are brain food. Posts: 2,950 Karma: 4836916 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: U.S. Device: Paperwhite · Fire HD6/HD8/HD10 · Galaxy Tab A7	I've used a silicone skin on my Kindle Keyboard for over a year and I've never had a problem with static electricity. It makes the Kindle much easier to grip and it fits like a glove. I love it! Last edited by DreamWriter; 01-25-2014 at 06:15 PM.

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HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I suspect you mean "silicone". Silicon is a rock. Silicone is a type of flexible rubber. I have a silicone sleeve on my iPhone. Works very well indeed to protect it.

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Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	I tried one on my K3 last year and it caused static electricity issues. When I took it off my K3 it made popping noises on the back. Later I turned on the K3 and the hardware inside jump literally. I threw the skin away. I use one on my phone without any issues.

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Jack's Liver Funk Master General Posts: 18 Karma: 7160 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: LA Device: Kindle 3 / CRUZ T103 BRICKED / Sony PRS-300 Gifted to a :) kid / N7	I stopped using mine too it caused static electricity and would constantly restart my kindle

02-07-2012, 07:53 PM	#6
JsKindle3 My K3 has my heart Posts: 56 Karma: 60000 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ohio Device: Kindle Keyboard 3	I actually thought about getting one- i thought they were the kind that snapped on....

02-07-2012, 08:34 PM	#7
Spock96 Book Geek. Posts: 78 Karma: 639132 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: Kindle Keyboard 3G	Mine slides on.

02-08-2012, 12:41 AM	#10
JsKindle3 My K3 has my heart Posts: 56 Karma: 60000 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ohio Device: Kindle Keyboard 3	this is what i was talking about: http://www.decalgirl.com/skins/52343...ng-Almond-Tree I thought they snapped on, but they dont.

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