Kindle paperwhite protection?

[steven168]

Originally Posted by HarryT

Steven, it would help people to assist you if you were to fill in your country in your profile. You've told us that you don't live in the US, but you haven't told us where you do live. It's much easier to offer help if we know which country you're in. For example, if I knew that you lived in the UK, I could suggest UK retailers to you.

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[HarryT]

Originally Posted by steven168

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Thanks - much easier to help now

[steven168]

Amazon Protective Cover for Kindle Paperwhite cost double of Fintie Folio Case for Kindle Paperwhite haven't even compare the leather one.


https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Protec.../dp/B01CO4XWDQ


https://www.amazon.com/Fintie-Folio-.../dp/B00MN8JL9S

i like this too but it cost slightly more

https://www.amazon.com/Fintie-Folio-.../dp/B00B0I6D20

[steven168]

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[BookCat]

There's only $1 difference between the two Finties. The Amazon case doesn't look worth the money. Maybe we're judging them differently: both the appearance and the protectiveness of a case are important to me.

[steven168]

Originally Posted by BookCat

There's only $1 difference between the two Finties. The Amazon case doesn't look worth the money. Maybe we're judging them differently: both the appearance and the protectiveness of a case are important to me.

indeed. Amazon case too high price.

if anyone own Amazon case or Amazon leather case and Finties, maybe can feedback

[JSWolf]

This is a rather nice case.

https://www.amazon.com/kwmobile-Eleg.../dp/B01N7F6RMT

[steven168]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

This is a rather nice case.

https://www.amazon.com/kwmobile-Eleg.../dp/B01N7F6RMT

then time for you to switch to kindle

[Plumadona]

I have had the leather Paperwhite case (purple) for a few years and am very pleased with it. It does not look worn after continued use and protects the reader very well. It does add weight to the device but so much as to be burdensome, at least to me. I, too, had my doubts about a $40 case, but in light of the fact that it has held up so well, I can honestly say I would do it again.

I bought a Fintie case for the 2017 Oasis since I did not want Amazon’s original cover and wanted to protect the Oasis right away. I am also happy with that case in that it was relatively inexpensive, offers good protection, and looks pretty good (I got the Galaxy print). However, it doesn’t compare to the Paperwhite case and I’m not convinced it will last as long or look as good over time.

Both cases have their pluses and minuses - each is a good case in it’s own way. It’s up to you to decide how much you want to spend.

[haertig]

I use one of these neoprene carry bags:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It is slightly too large for just a PaperWhite (they make smaller sizes too), but I have my larger Fire HD8 in there with the PaperWhite. It's a snug fit that relaxes over time. Perfect for what I wanted (some kind of handle to carry the thing, so I won't fumble and drop it).

The Fire has this case attached to it:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Then the PaperWhite has no individual case, but is put in the carry bag with it's screen facing the Fire, so it's well protected.

I like the small size and low weight of the PaperWhite. Adding an individual case to it somewhat defeats those two good attributes. So the carry bag is ideal for what I wanted.

In the side pocket of my little carry bag, I also have an super small MP3 player, some earbuds, some in-the-ear hearing protectors (so I can block out noise if I'm reading the Kindle), and a stylus for detailed work on the Fire. And for this last week, I also put my Nook Simple Touch in the main compartment. So I had a sandwich - Nook on one side, PaperWhite on the other, Fire in the middle. Initially this much stuff would have been a tight squeeze. But it all fits fine now, after 6 months use worth of stretch on the neoprene. This case appears to have been custom made for the Fire HD8. It fits perfectly. And I do mean perfectly!

Mine is black, but the link above doesn't show that color currently. But these little neoprene bags are all over Amazon. Five million different vendors for them, with varying manufacturer names and varying prices (all are cheap though). They are probably all identical, coming out of the same factory in China or Guatemala.

It's my little "entertainment bag". (Don't call it a purse, because guys used to get beat up for carrying purses!)

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by steven168

then time for you to switch to kindle

I have a case for my H2O from Kwimobile. Different design, but a good case.

[Tarana]

I too hate cases because of added weight but I've been very happy with the Fintie cases. They aren't thick enough to protect against a fall on concrete, which is an issue with commuters who use public transportation. But for everything else, they are great. Automatically puts Paperwhite into sleep mode when closed, saving you power.

Also there are two different Fintie cases. One is the thin one, which is what I referred to. There is also a thicker Featherstone one, but it may not work with the on off.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by BookCat

There's only $1 difference between the two Finties. The Amazon case doesn't look worth the money. Maybe we're judging them differently: both the appearance and the protectiveness of a case are important to me.

I've had Fintie for my Voyage. I got rid of the Voyage. I have Amazon Kindle covers for my two Paperwhites. I think they're worth the money. But, covers are very personal. I want something that helps me hold onto the Kindle and the smooth hard plastic cases don't do it. I also want protection from accidental drops. I don't drop my Kindles often but it happens.

Some people love the Voyage Origami and I absolutely hated it.

So, I'll be sticking with Paperwhites and my Amazon covers. I'm old enough that the Paperwhites and covers might well last me the rest of my life.

[GlenBarrington]

Originally Posted by patrickt

So, I'll be sticking with Paperwhites and my Amazon covers. I'm old enough that the Paperwhites and covers might well last me the rest of my life.

Not Me! In spite of my age, I eagerly await my NEXT new car, New e Reader, and most importantly, my next new camera! I'm at the age where it's ALL about the toys!

[93terp]

Originally Posted by Aqua-Andy

I have had a Paperwhite for about two years now. I started out using the Omoton case but took it off one night while reading and never put it back on. I like the feel much better without the case on it. I have been transporting it in a bubble mailing envelope but evidently that was not enough protection. About a week ago I noticed a tear or crack in the screen that casts an annoying shadow when reading at night. My wife knows me all too well so when she purchased the PW she also purchased the two year protection plan along with it. I have received the new reader and installed it back into the Omoton case. I was wondering what others are using for a case? The one I have keeps slipping when holding it with one hand, it is made out of a leather looking hard plastic.

Here's a great, inexpensive protective pouch if you want to keep your Paperwhite uncovered while reading - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1