Updated Kindle 3 cover

kaibob · 06-07-2011, 11:52 AM

I have the old style unlighted Amazon Kindle 3 cover that caused problems. I just noticed that there is a new cover that is identified on amazon as an "Updated Design." Has anyone been successful in exchanging an old cover for one of the updated ones?

BTW, I have not been on this forum for some time, so I suspect this has been covered, but I couldn't find anything after a forum search on "updated cover". I'll apologize in advance if I missed this.

Thanks

http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Leather...in3w_ddp_pop2?

lestatar · 06-07-2011, 12:00 PM

Heya...dunno about this specific K3 cover or the previous version, but I did look at it briefly when purchasing my new K3. I discounted it immediately.

I did not like the looks of the attachment points and quite frankly I feel that the asking price is silly.

There are plenty of other similarly styled covers for far less. I ended up buying a Bundle Monster synthetic leather cover that I just love. Same concept, less, than half the price and believe me, surprisingly top notch quality at any price. Seams are perfect, the magnetic clasp is secure and it it also quite thin, svelte, classic looking and allows for the same one handed reading.

Am new here to the boards so cannot post URLs yet, but search Amazon for Bundle Monster Kindle 3 cover.

check it out...Just my opinion and YMMV
-les

AnemicOak · 06-07-2011, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaibob

Has anyone been successful in exchanging an old cover for one of the updated ones?

I didn't tried to exchange old for new (the new one wasn't out yet), but had no problem getting a full credit to my CC for the old style one from CS so I'd think they'd work out some kind of exchange/credit.

I ended up with an Oberon cover which is just great, wasn't sure I'd like the 'straps' as opposed to the clips/'hinge', but find I don't mind them at all.

twowheels · 06-07-2011, 02:57 PM

It looks like all they did was stop coating the tabs... I wonder if the coating was causing some sort of capacitive buildup and discharge due to having a very thin insulator between conductors...

kaibob · 06-07-2011, 06:24 PM

I called Kindle support, and they are giving me a credit on my credit card for the old case. I actually like the case a lot, so I'll just purchase the new one. They told me to discard the old case. Thanks.

chas0039 · 06-07-2011, 07:04 PM

This thing was missing for quite a while and has a poor reputation over at the lighted version because they have determined that stress from the Kindle's movement causes the fasteners to crack. The solution is Velcro to the back of the Kindle to stop movement.

Not much case for $35.

I got a remarkable leather case at eBay, many colors also, which uses the slide in frame method. Looks like the price has gone up $3 but they are still less that $15 delivered and fits like a glove.

twowheels · 06-07-2011, 09:49 PM

Clasps scare me... I've seen pictures of screens that looked like they were broken due to the case being closed with the metal snap/clasp between the cover and the screen. For my Kindle, I'll stick w/ the elastic band.

crich70 · 06-07-2011, 09:56 PM

I also got my case over at ebay. It was under $10.00 and I have had no trouble with it to this point. No light but if I want to read in the evening I'm near a regular lamp anyway.

chas0039 · 06-08-2011, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twowheels

Clasps scare me... I've seen pictures of screens that looked like they were broken due to the case being closed with the metal snap/clasp between the cover and the screen. For my Kindle, I'll stick w/ the elastic band.

It is really hard to see how that could happen unless something else was crushing the whole case. But the Kindle screen is rather fragile, so I expect better to be safe.

Tome Keeper · 06-08-2011, 01:29 PM

I've had no problems with the clasps on my lighted cover, and can't really picture how normal use would cause enough movement to break them. Do you have a link to this information?

I advoided the cases with elastic because I worried that the elastic would stretch over time or break.

twowheels · 06-08-2011, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tome Keeper

I've had no problems with the clasps on my lighted cover, and can't really picture how normal use would cause enough movement to break them. Do you have a link to this information?

I advoided the cases with elastic because I worried that the elastic would stretch over time or break.

I've seen pictures where there's an obvious point of impact right where the clasp's snap or magnetic closure would touch the screen if you were the close the case with the clasp between the cover and the device. If you were very conscientious about closing the cover well before putting it away there'd probably be no risk, but I'd be afraid of something shifting in my backpack, pulling the clasp away, then having it come slightly open, the clasp fall back in between, then close, then get squeezed... yeah, probably unlikely, but from the pictures I've seen it is apparently possible.

Tome Keeper · 06-08-2011, 01:51 PM

Are you talking about the official Kindle cases? The metal clasps plug into the side of the Kindle holding it in place. If the the clasps were in a position to be between the case and the Kindle then the Kindle would simply fall out anyway as it would not be connected.

There is also no magnetic closure on the case, the closure is elastic.

twowheels · 06-08-2011, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tome Keeper

Are you talking about the official Kindle cases? The metal clasps plug into the side of the Kindle holding it in place. If the the clasps were in a position to be between the case and the Kindle then the Kindle would simply fall out anyway as it would not be connected.

There is also no magnetic closure on the case, the closure is elastic.

No, I'm not. I'm talking about the ones that have a flap with a snap or a magnet that holds the cover closed as opposed to the elastic string on the lighted cover.

Tome Keeper · 06-08-2011, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twowheels

No, I'm not. I'm talking about the ones that have a flap with a snap or a magnet that holds the cover closed as opposed to the elastic string on the lighted cover.

Ah I was talking about the official lighted cover, which is what I thought chas0039 was talking about.

chas0039 · 06-08-2011, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tome Keeper

I've had no problems with the clasps on my lighted cover, and can't really picture how normal use would cause enough movement to break them. Do you have a link to this information?

I advoided the cases with elastic because I worried that the elastic would stretch over time or break.

Sure, Here and Here.

06-07-2011, 11:52 AM	#1
kaibob Connoisseur Posts: 79 Karma: 1574 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Prescott, AZ Device: Paperwhite 3	Updated Kindle 3 cover I have the old style unlighted Amazon Kindle 3 cover that caused problems. I just noticed that there is a new cover that is identified on amazon as an "Updated Design." Has anyone been successful in exchanging an old cover for one of the updated ones? BTW, I have not been on this forum for some time, so I suspect this has been covered, but I couldn't find anything after a forum search on "updated cover". I'll apologize in advance if I missed this. Thanks http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Leather...in3w_ddp_pop2?

06-07-2011, 07:04 PM	#6
chas0039 Sceptic Posts: 573 Karma: 73436 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: The Lake Device: rooted Nooks, retired. JetBook Lite, Kindle 3, 4, Kobo Nia, Libra H2O.	This thing was missing for quite a while and has a poor reputation over at the lighted version because they have determined that stress from the Kindle's movement causes the fasteners to crack. The solution is Velcro to the back of the Kindle to stop movement. Not much case for $35. I got a remarkable leather case at eBay, many colors also, which uses the slide in frame method. Looks like the price has gone up $3 but they are still less that $15 delivered and fits like a glove. Last edited by chas0039; 06-09-2011 at 09:37 AM.

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06-07-2011, 12:00 PM	#2
lestatar LB's lolz Mutt Minion Posts: 2,902 Karma: 5700001 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hong Kong now but NYC forever Device: Kindle3, GalaxyTab, BB Bold9700, BB 8300, Sony Clie, Palm Vx, Palm III	Heya...dunno about this specific K3 cover or the previous version, but I did look at it briefly when purchasing my new K3. I discounted it immediately. I did not like the looks of the attachment points and quite frankly I feel that the asking price is silly. There are plenty of other similarly styled covers for far less. I ended up buying a Bundle Monster synthetic leather cover that I just love. Same concept, less, than half the price and believe me, surprisingly top notch quality at any price. Seams are perfect, the magnetic clasp is secure and it it also quite thin, svelte, classic looking and allows for the same one handed reading. Am new here to the boards so cannot post URLs yet, but search Amazon for Bundle Monster Kindle 3 cover. check it out...Just my opinion and YMMV -les

06-07-2011, 02:57 PM	#4
twowheels Wizard Posts: 1,853 Karma: 13432974 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kobo Clara HD, iPad Pro 10", iPhone 15 Pro, Boox Note Max	It looks like all they did was stop coating the tabs... I wonder if the coating was causing some sort of capacitive buildup and discharge due to having a very thin insulator between conductors...

06-07-2011, 06:24 PM	#5
kaibob Connoisseur Posts: 79 Karma: 1574 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Prescott, AZ Device: Paperwhite 3	I called Kindle support, and they are giving me a credit on my credit card for the old case. I actually like the case a lot, so I'll just purchase the new one. They told me to discard the old case. Thanks.

06-07-2011, 09:49 PM	#7
twowheels Wizard Posts: 1,853 Karma: 13432974 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kobo Clara HD, iPad Pro 10", iPhone 15 Pro, Boox Note Max	Clasps scare me... I've seen pictures of screens that looked like they were broken due to the case being closed with the metal snap/clasp between the cover and the screen. For my Kindle, I'll stick w/ the elastic band.

06-07-2011, 09:56 PM	#8
crich70 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,310 Karma: 43993832 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Monroe Wisconsin Device: K3, Kindle Paperwhite, Calibre, and Mobipocket for Pc (netbook)	I also got my case over at ebay. It was under $10.00 and I have had no trouble with it to this point. No light but if I want to read in the evening I'm near a regular lamp anyway.

06-08-2011, 01:29 PM	#10
Tome Keeper Addict Posts: 355 Karma: 1001201 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle 3 Keyboard, Surface Tablet, Android Smartphone, Laptop, Netbook	I've had no problems with the clasps on my lighted cover, and can't really picture how normal use would cause enough movement to break them. Do you have a link to this information? I advoided the cases with elastic because I worried that the elastic would stretch over time or break.

06-08-2011, 01:51 PM	#12
Tome Keeper Addict Posts: 355 Karma: 1001201 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle 3 Keyboard, Surface Tablet, Android Smartphone, Laptop, Netbook	Are you talking about the official Kindle cases? The metal clasps plug into the side of the Kindle holding it in place. If the the clasps were in a position to be between the case and the Kindle then the Kindle would simply fall out anyway as it would not be connected. There is also no magnetic closure on the case, the closure is elastic.