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gramps50 · 03-27-2011, 07:17 PM

I bought a Nuvo-Tek (www.nuvo-tek.com) off ebay for $4.89 with free shipping and this is made of neoprene and is made to fit the Kindle 3

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Originally Posted by 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.

jayupark · 03-28-2011, 11:10 AM

tried to shrink the case but with little sucess. Ah well... it still fits alright. There is no way the kindle will fall out without "outside intervention". A 7" case is about 0.5 inches too big in length and width.

whiterussian · 03-30-2011, 08:56 AM

Hello,
I just bought a kindle for backpacking since it so lightweight and the battery lasts forever. I am looking at a Sealine E-reader Case for waterproofing it and then putting that in a Kindle DX case of some sort for a bit of rigidity. So I am looking for a DX case that offers some rigid protection, but is as lightweight as possible and preferably cheap. Also since this is going in the woods function takes precedence to appearance.

EDIT: Never mind, I had an epiphany. I will cut up a blue foam sleeping pad to make front and back panels, connect them with duct tape, add some shock cord to hold the corners in. It will look very ghetto, but will do what I need it to.

FF2 · 03-30-2011, 10:17 AM

Whiterussian:

You still have to consider twisting forces or pressure points when you pack. I think my backpacking days are behind me but still do long day hikes and usually take a book for reading at a pass, peak or lake. I got the K3 just after last Fall's Yosemite/Sierra hiking. So I've also been considering how to protect it from the unexpected rain event and just pressure points in the daypack. I could shove a book in anywhere, the k3 less so.

ApK · 03-30-2011, 10:22 AM

For backpacking, wouldn't the extra bulk be as bad as weight?
How about a hard armor case like that that tuff-luv case mentioned earlier, then put it in a zip lock freezer bag or two for water proofing?

You'd just have to pack it so the screen is against something soft and non-pokey.

kindlekitten · 03-30-2011, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by whiterussian

Hello,
I just bought a kindle for backpacking since it so lightweight and the battery lasts forever. I am looking at a Sealine E-reader Case for waterproofing it and then putting that in a Kindle DX case of some sort for a bit of rigidity. So I am looking for a DX case that offers some rigid protection, but is as lightweight as possible and preferably cheap. Also since this is going in the woods function takes precedence to appearance.

EDIT: Never mind, I had an epiphany. I will cut up a blue foam sleeping pad to make front and back panels, connect them with duct tape, add some shock cord to hold the corners in. It will look very ghetto, but will do what I need it to.

oh! I would NOT backpack with a DX! the size is so much different than the K3! it would be much more prone to the twisting type of damages we have seen! not to mention that it would take up so much more room in your backpack! I don't know much about DXs but there may be battery issues as well

ApK · 03-30-2011, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

oh! I would NOT backpack with a DX! the size is so much different than the K3! it would be much more prone to the twisting type of damages we have seen! not to mention that it would take up so much more room in your backpack! I don't know much about DXs but there may be battery issues as well

I think he meant he needs a DX-size case to hold the K3 while it's in the waterpoof bag case.

kindlekitten · 03-30-2011, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ApK

I think he meant he needs a DX-size case to hold the K3 while it's in the waterpoof bag case.

oh! well that wouldn't be a good idea either! many of these sturdy cases are designed to hold the Kindle nice and snug. it would be like hiking with over large boots

ApK · 03-30-2011, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

oh! well that wouldn't be a good idea either! many of these sturdy cases are designed to hold the Kindle nice and snug. it would be like hiking with over large boots

Yeah, that's why I think I'd go with tough fitted hard case, soft waterproof bag around that.

PG4003 · 03-31-2011, 08:40 PM

I haven't seen any discussion about the new M-Edge design your own covers, they call it MyEdge. It was just launched a couple of weeks ago. I designed a cover to match my skin that I had previously designed, and I just received my cover today. I love it, it is so well made. It's from canvas, with a leather spine, the colors are bright and clear, and it's cushy. The inside has a little pocket on the left to hold a list or whatever you want. It has the elastic corners mounting system, they are leather. It has the little pocket under the Kindle where you can slip your M-Edge e-Luminator light. The only downside I see to this cover is that it does not have a closure system. Right now I'm using like an elastic pony tail holder, so that holds it closed very similar to the elastic band on the Amazon lighted cover. Here's some pics of mine:

bornmusician · 03-31-2011, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by PG4003

I haven't seen any discussion about the new M-Edge design your own covers, they call it MyEdge. It was just launched a couple of weeks ago. I designed a cover to match my skin that I had previously designed, and I just received my cover today. I love it, it is so well made. It's from canvas, with a leather spine, the colors are bright and clear, and it's cushy. The inside has a little pocket on the left to hold a list or whatever you want. It has the elastic corners mounting system, they are leather. It has the little pocket under the Kindle where you can slip your M-Edge e-Luminator light. The only downside I see to this cover is that it does not have a closure system. Right now I'm using like an elastic pony tail holder, so that holds it closed very similar to the elastic band on the Amazon lighted cover. Here's some pics of mine:

WOW!!! beautiful cover!! beautiful skin! love them both!!

I had considered the custom mEdge cover, but couldn't decide on a design!! While I save up for an Oberon, I picked up this little beauty in the interim from Amazon - and at a decent price too! http://www.amazon.com/mCover%C2%AE-L...1622066&sr=8-2

It just came today, so I haven't had a chance to test it out in my work bag (which consists of my purse, kindle, umbrella, various computer paraphernalia like thumb drives, usb cords, and misc junk). Will let everyone know how it goes and also post pics

kindlekitten · 04-01-2011, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by PG4003

I haven't seen any discussion about the new M-Edge design your own covers, they call it MyEdge.

how cute!!! it would be nice if they would give us some update info on those things! I used to get Medge info through my Amazon account but haven't seen anything in quite awhile,

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Originally Posted by bornmusician

WOW!!! beautiful cover!! beautiful skin! love them both!!

I had considered the custom mEdge cover, but couldn't decide on a design!! While I save up for an Oberon, I picked up this little beauty in the interim from Amazon - and at a decent price too! http://www.amazon.com/mCover%C2%AE-L...1622066&sr=8-2

It just came today, so I haven't had a chance to test it out in my work bag (which consists of my purse, kindle, umbrella, various computer paraphernalia like thumb drives, usb cords, and misc junk). Will let everyone know how it goes and also post pics

welcome to the forums musician!

theGsayeth · 04-01-2011, 08:16 AM

I am using the Eco-nique Natural Hemp Cover and I absolutely love it. Has a very simple and natural appeal. I also like that from the outside it looks like a simple journal (not so tempting for a thief who manages to glance at your product if it's laying around someplace).

The price has jumped a fair bit on Amazon since I purchased mine back in January. But it is a quality cover and I have nothing but praise.

FF2 · 04-01-2011, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by theGsayeth

I am using the Eco-nique Natural Hemp Cover and I absolutely love it. Has a very simple and natural appeal. I also like that from the outside it looks like a simple journal (not so tempting for a thief who manages to glance at your product if it's laying around someplace).

The price has jumped a fair bit on Amazon since I purchased mine back in January. But it is a quality cover and I have nothing but praise.

That is a nice looking cover. But a thought just occurred to me - and it probably applies to any HEMP product - does this alert drug sniffing dogs? No, seriously. Or are they trained on a particular aspect/odor of the real drug?

CarlBullock · 04-01-2011, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by FF2

That is a nice looking cover. But a thought just occurred to me - and it probably applies to any HEMP product - does this alert drug sniffing dogs? No, seriously. Or are they trained on a particular aspect/odor of the real drug?

Thats a very good question

and one I hadn't thought of (just bought one of these myself) although the hemp case smells nothing like cannabis

03-30-2011, 08:56 AM	#378
whiterussian Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Kindle 3 (3G+Wifi)	Hello, I just bought a kindle for backpacking since it so lightweight and the battery lasts forever. I am looking at a Sealine E-reader Case for waterproofing it and then putting that in a Kindle DX case of some sort for a bit of rigidity. So I am looking for a DX case that offers some rigid protection, but is as lightweight as possible and preferably cheap. Also since this is going in the woods function takes precedence to appearance. EDIT: Never mind, I had an epiphany. I will cut up a blue foam sleeping pad to make front and back panels, connect them with duct tape, add some shock cord to hold the corners in. It will look very ghetto, but will do what I need it to. Last edited by whiterussian; 03-30-2011 at 09:11 AM.

03-30-2011, 10:22 AM	#380
ApK Award-Winning Participant Posts: 7,402 Karma: 69116640 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NJ, USA Device: Kindle	For backpacking, wouldn't the extra bulk be as bad as weight? How about a hard armor case like that that tuff-luv case mentioned earlier, then put it in a zip lock freezer bag or two for water proofing? You'd just have to pack it so the screen is against something soft and non-pokey. Last edited by ApK; 03-30-2011 at 10:28 AM.

03-31-2011, 08:40 PM	#385
PG4003 Addict Posts: 381 Karma: 987250 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kentucky Device: Kindle PW I & II, Kindle Voyage, Fire HD 7", Fire HD 8.9"	M-Edge design your own cover I haven't seen any discussion about the new M-Edge design your own covers, they call it MyEdge. It was just launched a couple of weeks ago. I designed a cover to match my skin that I had previously designed, and I just received my cover today. I love it, it is so well made. It's from canvas, with a leather spine, the colors are bright and clear, and it's cushy. The inside has a little pocket on the left to hold a list or whatever you want. It has the elastic corners mounting system, they are leather. It has the little pocket under the Kindle where you can slip your M-Edge e-Luminator light. The only downside I see to this cover is that it does not have a closure system. Right now I'm using like an elastic pony tail holder, so that holds it closed very similar to the elastic band on the Amazon lighted cover. Here's some pics of mine:

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03-28-2011, 11:10 AM	#377
jayupark Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 41930 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Arlington, MA Device: Kindle 3G, Kobo wifi	tried to shrink the case but with little sucess. Ah well... it still fits alright. There is no way the kindle will fall out without "outside intervention". A 7" case is about 0.5 inches too big in length and width.

03-30-2011, 10:17 AM	#379
FF2 Wizard Posts: 1,105 Karma: 1025784 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: WiFi Kindle3	Whiterussian: You still have to consider twisting forces or pressure points when you pack. I think my backpacking days are behind me but still do long day hikes and usually take a book for reading at a pass, peak or lake. I got the K3 just after last Fall's Yosemite/Sierra hiking. So I've also been considering how to protect it from the unexpected rain event and just pressure points in the daypack. I could shove a book in anywhere, the k3 less so.

04-01-2011, 08:16 AM	#388
theGsayeth bling bling Posts: 26 Karma: 330 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: amazon kindle	I am using the Eco-nique Natural Hemp Cover and I absolutely love it. Has a very simple and natural appeal. I also like that from the outside it looks like a simple journal (not so tempting for a thief who manages to glance at your product if it's laying around someplace). The price has jumped a fair bit on Amazon since I purchased mine back in January. But it is a quality cover and I have nothing but praise.

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