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[wyndslash]

ugh, i feel so guilty! i want to buy another cover, specifically this one: http://www.amazon.com/Yorker-Kindle-...0850343&sr=1-1

the fact that it comes with a dust jacket (and thus relieving my fears of canvas getting easily dirtied) is just tempting me even more! of course the fact that i already bought the lighted cover is glaring me in the face (i wanted a convenient light). hmm...anyone here who has more than one cover? how do you justify it to that part of your mind which is rational?

[manou]

Originally Posted by wyndslash

ugh, i feel so guilty! i want to buy another cover, specifically this one: http://www.amazon.com/Yorker-Kindle-...0850343&sr=1-1

the fact that it comes with a dust jacket (and thus relieving my fears of canvas getting easily dirtied) is just tempting me even more! of course the fact that i already bought the lighted cover is glaring me in the face (i wanted a convenient light). hmm...anyone here who has more than one cover? how do you justify it to that part of your mind which is rational?

I have currently 3 covers (the Amazon cover with light, a Kate Spade 'Bella Library' Nook cover I modified for the Kindle and a cover I made myself)... Then m-edge came out with the design-yourself-cover function on their website - a few enjoyable hours later I ordered 2 more Kindle covers and 2 iPad covers (I'll get one for my birthday). Oh, I also have 2 sleeves (again made by myself) to put my Kindle in it's beautiful covers in... If that's not enough, I also made 2 slipcovers for my Amazon cover with light because I got a bit bored with it...
Have a look at the Accessories section in Kindle Board - full of enables who teach you that there is a need for MUCH more accessories

[wyndslash]

Originally Posted by manou

I have currently 3 covers (the Amazone cover with light, a Kate Spade 'Bella Library' Nook cover I modified for the Kindle and a cover I made myself)... Then m-edge came out with the design-yoursel-cover fuction on their website - a few enjoyable hours later I ordered 2 more Kindle covers and 2 iPad covers (I'll get one for my birthday). Oh, I also have 2 sleeves (again made by myself) to put my Kindle in it's beautiful covers in... If that's not enough, I also made 2 slipcovers for my Amazon cover with light because I got a bit bored with it...
Have a look at the Accessories section in Kindle Board - full of enables who teach you that there is a need for MUCH more accessories

wow, that's alot

and i didn't know that m-edge lets you design your own cover! *goes to their site*

oh, and does anyone know when the le sportsac covers will be available again?

another question: i was reading the details for the kate spade canvas covers, and it says that they are made out of coated canvas. what does that mean? does it mean it won't get dirty like ordinary canvas fabric?

[plaidcat]

I've been lurking for about 2 months, since I got my Kindle, just now getting comfy enough with it to give feedback.

I got the Otterbox Commuter Series "case," and basically can ditto everything that the individual said a few pages ago about pros and cons. I really liked the feel of the cover, and I felt like the body was protected just fine.

Unfortunately, it doesn't protect the most vulnerable (now I know) part of the device; the screen. I went ahead and used the silly screen protector it came with, which surely helped avoid scratches, however, I don't think it provided nearly enough bang-around protection. I'm a full-time student and that is what I bought the Kindle for, so unless it is in my hand, its usually in my backpack, which contains bulky, heavy things that can press on the Kindle at weird angles for extended periods of time.

I'm fairly certain this is why my screen malfunctioned last week. I received a prompt replacement from Amazon, because the customer service lady said it sounded like a device malfunction, not abuse, but I am skeptical of the complete blame being put on the device.

Sooo, I'm sending the Otterbox back after a call to their customer service. I'll have to save a bit more money, but I'll probably get an Oberon cover... I'm a Renaissance Faire geek and looooove his designs. They remind me of Bald Mountain, a now defunct store that made lovely products in the same vein.

[kindlekitten]

welcome to the forums plaidcat! sorry about your Kindle, but it sure is nice to know that everyone is being quite decent about it!

[candide]

I got a Gecko cover (http://www.geckocovers.com/) after a recommendation on here a few weeks ago, and it's great - feels nice, doesn't get in the way, doesn't get clogged up with dust. Highly recommended.

[PG4003]

Originally Posted by wyndslash

ugh, i feel so guilty! i want to buy another cover, specifically this one: http://www.amazon.com/Yorker-Kindle-...0850343&sr=1-1

the fact that it comes with a dust jacket (and thus relieving my fears of canvas getting easily dirtied) is just tempting me even more! of course the fact that i already bought the lighted cover is glaring me in the face (i wanted a convenient light). hmm...anyone here who has more than one cover? how do you justify it to that part of your mind which is rational?

I don't know how I justify it to that part of my mind that is rational, probably don't, but for my K3 I have the hot pink Amazon lighted cover, an Azure blue M-edge jacket, a little pink cheap cover I bought off Ebay, and I designed and ordered a new cover from M-edge last week! So that will make 4 covers. I also have 3 different slipcovers I made myself that fit on the Amazon lighted cover. The only cover I haven't been able to "justify" is a Noreve for my K3. I had a Noreve for my K2 and I have a Noreve for my Nook and would love to have one for my K3 but they are about $75 and that's a little much for an impulse buy. I don't know if we can justify all these accessories, but dang it, it sure is fun!

[Kinetikat]

Originally Posted by FF2

Kinetikat:

Very well-done.

My only concern with cases with "buttons" (bone fragment or tooth) is that they can present a pressure point against the screen if placed in another carrying case like an attache case or backpack.

You have a point! Thankfully, the flat bone toggle I chose to use doesn't, and with it being flat on the back, any pressure is safely distributed across the surface of the case. Also, being a jiffy-bag type thing, the front of the case is stiff card lined with bubble wrap, so is fairly robust.
A good point to bear in mind for future models, though - perhaps a felt flower or some such would be an effective but harmless fastening!

[Kinetikat]

Originally Posted by TaureanBull

thanks a lot. Those are indeed new ones, or shall I say I came across the first time. Will have to review the strategy...

Does it make sense to use a skin and cover both....

Makes sense to me - I have a Tuff-Luv crystal case so I can show off the fab DecalGirl skin I bought for my Kindle 3, and I keep the reader in my own custom jiffy-bag-type 'Kindle Cardi'. Currently my only problem is that it's slightly too big to fit into my favourite handbag!

[ApK]

About that Tuff-Luv case, does it cover the screen as well? I'm looking for some kind of kid-resistant armor.

[wyndslash]

Originally Posted by PG4003

I don't know how I justify it to that part of my mind that is rational, probably don't, but for my K3 I have the hot pink Amazon lighted cover, an Azure blue M-edge jacket, a little pink cheap cover I bought off Ebay, and I designed and ordered a new cover from M-edge last week! So that will make 4 covers. I also have 3 different slipcovers I made myself that fit on the Amazon lighted cover. The only cover I haven't been able to "justify" is a Noreve for my K3. I had a Noreve for my K2 and I have a Noreve for my Nook and would love to have one for my K3 but they are about $75 and that's a little much for an impulse buy. I don't know if we can justify all these accessories, but dang it, it sure is fun!

it is i managed to convince myself to hold off and just buy it later in the year, during sale periods hopefully the cover i want will be discounted

[Kinetikat]

Originally Posted by ApK

About that Tuff-Luv case, does it cover the screen as well? I'm looking for some kind of kid-resistant armor.

Alas, the crystal case does not cover the screen! Am still thinking over that little issue.

[Patricia1066]

I have bought a case that provides great functionality and feels good.
DURAGADGET Black Genuine Finest Nappa Leather Book Style Case/Cover For New 2010 Amazon Kindle 3 + CAR CHARGER £9.99 incl postage in UK. Amazon marketplace, received within 3 days.

It isnt heavy, and is a very good fit for the kindle 3. I prefer to read without it when at home but can slip it into the case when I want to carry it in a bag with books etc.

I would have loved to get an Oberon cover but the cost of custom duty (usually £25 on items of this value) makes this far too costly.

The car charger doesnt fit the kindle, its for micro-usb.

[jayupark]

You can buy a neoprene sleeve for a 7' Netbook on Ebay for 99 cents (shipped) if you look around. It fits a little bit loose for the Kindle 3g, but if you hand wash it in warm water and dry it in the dryer (or with a blow dryer) it should shrink nicely. Neoprene is notorious for shrinkage when heated.

I'm going to dry mine when I get home. I'll post some pics soon.

[ApK]

Originally Posted by jayupark

Neoprene is notorious for shrinkage when heated.

I'm going to dry mine when I get home. I'll post some pics soon.

Keep in mind that if you heat neoprene rubber to the point that it shrinks, you are essentially destroying it's structure.

In a wet suit, that would be catastrophic, but for a Kindle sleeve it might not matter at all.