Is the Kindle2 fugly - Page 3

Alisa · 02-09-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

Maybe colorwarepc.com or other place will start selling/painting Kindles.

BOb

Gelaskins already has Kindle 2 skins on Amazon.

A small comment on the poll: We may get a better view of what the wider audience thinks of the Kindle's looks if this were on a general forum. This is mostly polling people who already own a K1. I see a few non-Kindle owner's here but they're Mobileread regulars. I'd like to hear from our newbies, too.

pilotbob · 02-09-2009, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Alisa

Gelaskins already has Kindle 2 skins on Amazon.

A skin is not the same as what colorwarepc.com does. They actually paint the case. You can buy devices prepainted or send if your device to them to paint.

(It's not cheap though. It cost $500 to have your MacBook painted.)

BOb

Ervserver · 02-09-2009, 02:17 PM

Looks ok

Alisa · 02-09-2009, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

A skin is not the same as what colorwarepc.com does. They actually paint the case. You can buy devices prepainted or send if your device to them to paint.

(It's not cheap though. It cost $500 to have your MacBook painted.)

BOb

Yep. I know. The skin is just an inexpensive and flexible way to change the looks. Most folks won't pay $500 to paint a $359 device. Personally, I'd like to see solid color, matte skins with a softer texture.

millydog · 02-09-2009, 02:34 PM

I think that the Kindle 2 looks good, much better than the 1st one.

I just wish that it was available in Australia without having to go through eBay.

bwaldron · 02-09-2009, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Alisa

Personally, I'd like to see solid color, matte skins with a softer texture.

As would I!

TheRealBillc · 02-09-2009, 02:53 PM

I like the K2 better than the K1. It's good enough that I placed a pre-order for one today for my wife. She is a voracious reader (at least compared to me) who reads 5 or more books a week. She also doesn't drive, so she only gets to her favorite book store if I take her. We will still go to the book store, but at least now, if she wants a book, she has an alternative way to get one. We might even save a few dollars since she tends to read NYT best sellers.

bwaldron · 02-09-2009, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRealBillc

I like the K2 better than the K1. It's good enough that I placed a pre-order for one today for my wife. She is a voracious reader (at least compared to me) who reads 5 or more books a week. She also doesn't drive, so she only gets to her favorite book store if I take her. We will still go to the book store, but at least now, if she wants a book, she has an alternative way to get one. We might even save a few dollars since she tends to read NYT best sellers.

Yes, if she is a voracious reader of NYT best sellers, the difference between the $9.99 on the Kindle and (even discounted) hardcover pricing will mean the device will pay for itself before all that long.

BKay · 02-09-2009, 03:39 PM

I'm with vivaldirules on the choice of white.
Do. not. like. white. plastic.

Has anyone noticed yellowing on the K1? White plastic tends to do that, and that's one reason I hoped K2 would be black. (Of course, I'm still buying it. I waited for version 2, but I'm not willing to wait even longer for a better color.)

desertgrandma · 02-09-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BKay

I'm with vivaldirules on the choice of white.
Do. not. like. white. plastic.

Has anyone noticed yellowing on the K1? White plastic tends to do that, and that's one reason I hoped K2 would be black. (Of course, I'm still buying it. I waited for version 2, but I'm not willing to wait even longer for a better color.)

No yellowing, have had since June. Also, there are tons of 'skins' out there, like from decalgal, which look beautiful on the Kindle.

BKay · 02-09-2009, 03:43 PM

Glad to hear yours hasn't yellowed!

Are the skins just clingy like the old Colorforms or do they actually have adhesive?

pilotbob · 02-09-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

No yellowing, have had since June.

Same here. Had mine since May. Granted I don't bring it out in the sun alot. Heat and sun exposure can be brutal to (some) plastic.

Although, do you know that they make airplanes out of plastic (carbon fiber)?

BOb

desertgrandma · 02-09-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BKay

Glad to hear yours hasn't yellowed!

Are the skins just clingy like the old Colorforms or do they actually have adhesive?

www.decalgal.com

There have been some great great reviews on the kindleboards forums about them. I haven't bit the bullet yet, but probably will.

http://www.decalgirl.com/browse.cfm/2,289.htm

Ervserver · 02-09-2009, 03:58 PM

Ours has begun to take on a yellowish Cheetos hue

Alisa · 02-09-2009, 04:08 PM

I've had mine since last December and no yellowing. I've had the skin a few months. We got DH's about June I think and it's also snowy white.

The skins are adhesive but can be removed without leaving residue.

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02-09-2009, 02:53 PM	#37
TheRealBillc evangelist Posts: 42 Karma: 48 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Jersey City, NJ Device: PRS-700 deceased now 950	Good enough I like the K2 better than the K1. It's good enough that I placed a pre-order for one today for my wife. She is a voracious reader (at least compared to me) who reads 5 or more books a week. She also doesn't drive, so she only gets to her favorite book store if I take her. We will still go to the book store, but at least now, if she wants a book, she has an alternative way to get one. We might even save a few dollars since she tends to read NYT best sellers.

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02-09-2009, 02:17 PM	#33
Ervserver Wizard Posts: 2,624 Karma: 1008294 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Iowa, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch	Looks ok

02-09-2009, 02:34 PM	#35
millydog Connoisseur Posts: 71 Karma: 144 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lara, Australia Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPhone X, iPad Pro	I think that the Kindle 2 looks good, much better than the 1st one. I just wish that it was available in Australia without having to go through eBay.

02-09-2009, 03:39 PM	#39
BKay Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Atlanta Device: Kindle 2... coming soon!	I'm with vivaldirules on the choice of white. Do. not. like. white. plastic. Has anyone noticed yellowing on the K1? White plastic tends to do that, and that's one reason I hoped K2 would be black. (Of course, I'm still buying it. I waited for version 2, but I'm not willing to wait even longer for a better color.)

02-09-2009, 03:43 PM	#41
BKay Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Atlanta Device: Kindle 2... coming soon!	Glad to hear yours hasn't yellowed! Are the skins just clingy like the old Colorforms or do they actually have adhesive?

02-09-2009, 03:58 PM	#44
Ervserver Wizard Posts: 2,624 Karma: 1008294 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Iowa, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch	Ours has begun to take on a yellowish Cheetos hue

02-09-2009, 04:08 PM	#45
Alisa Gadget Geek Posts: 2,324 Karma: 22221 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Paperwhite, Kindle 3 (retired), Skindle 1.2 (retired)	I've had mine since last December and no yellowing. I've had the skin a few months. We got DH's about June I think and it's also snowy white. The skins are adhesive but can be removed without leaving residue.