Mom's broken 6th kindle...any suggestions? - Page 3

JSWolf · 10-29-2013, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by tapar

I think for the short term the best style of case for her would be one of the Timbuk2 style memory foam sleeves. I think that would go a long way to protecting it while it is traveling. I think she is just going to have to de-butter her fingers and avoid dropping it through being cautious.

The sleeve is a bad idea. Go for the M-Edge for the short term. It gives better protection then a sleeve. It is rather sturdy. And the good news is that it's on sale for close to $12. It means the Kindle won't ever have to be naked. And gien the past history, naked is just looking for a broken Kindle.

xendula · 10-29-2013, 09:06 PM

Nice write-up of the crimes!
I say, do try to get a leather case along with a sleeve, that way, when she puts it down on the bed, nightstand, car seat, and it slips, it has a bit of protection... Most people will nit put the kindle inside a sleeve if they just take a short break from reading, but the case is always around it....

soulfuldog · 10-30-2013, 07:36 AM

I frequently throw my Kindle (as gently as you can throw something!) onto the bed, and it's been accidentally knocked onto a carpeted floor once or twice. It's still going fine and it's not even in a case....

I really do think most times the damage is caused when people carry their Kindle's in a bag and other things in it can put pressure on the screen, or if it's in a pocket and it gets flexed with your movement. Then when it's lightly thrown down on something or knocked to the floor, there is a weakness already there and the slight bang then causes the damage to appear.

Good luck to her with her latest Kindle!

dordale · 10-30-2013, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by l_macd

I frequently throw my Kindle (as gently as you can throw something!) onto the bed, and it's been accidentally knocked onto a carpeted floor once or twice. It's still going fine and it's not even in a case....

I really do think most times the damage is caused when people carry their Kindle's in a bag and other things in it can put pressure on the screen, or if it's in a pocket and it gets flexed with your movement. Then when it's lightly thrown down on something or knocked to the floor, there is a weakness already there and the slight bang then causes the damage to appear.

Good luck to her with her latest Kindle!

I agree with this. I treat my Kindles and Sonys similarly and (knock on wood) haven't had a broken screen yet. I do think carrying them where they are frequently flexed or bumped makes the screens weaker and thus predisposed to damage.

Xen · 10-30-2013, 01:20 PM

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janrey · 11-03-2013, 11:41 PM

I have a speck case for my kindle keyboard, in particular this one http://www.speckproducts.com/tablets...-keyboard.html. It's a very hard case. They make one for the kindle touch but it's different and I dont' know how sturdy it is. Basically look for a case that it locks into and that the cover is really thick and hard and folds back on itself. It makes it heavier but it's more protected. BTW I didn't spend that much money on the case. Target had it on clearance for about $12.

VictoriaP · 11-05-2013, 01:29 AM

The crime blotter writeup was both hilarious and sad...those poor Kindles! Another suggestion: get a hard case.

I have and can recommend this one: http://amzn.com/B0064JEXUY I used it without a case for my Kindle Touch for two years. It's worn well, no issues, is lightweight, and is surprisingly solid. Not much flex to the front, so unlike most sleeves, it really will add protection from things knocking about in her purse. A pocket alone can't really do much other than protect from scratches.

This case is also big enough to handle the PW2 in a case similar to Amazon's, as that's how I have mine setup for travel. Those cases are pretty minimal in terms of both drop protection and impact resistance. But they're better than nothing.

Unfortunately, protecting against drops is a trade off between weight and protection. The more solid cases generally do a better job, at a cost of making the device heavy and less comfortable to use. I personally opt for light cases for daily use, heavier duty ones for throwing in a carryon for flights (where I know I'm going to be somewhat careless about what else it might come into contact with in my bag), and ultimately, Square Trade's 2 and 3 year warranties. They do cover mishaps of all kinds!

Katsunami · 11-05-2013, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by krazy4katz

I do hope the horrors of the past are behind you ...

The next story will be that the Kindle Paperwhite has ghosting, caused by all the predecessors...

This might be a weird suggestion, but... wouldn't it be possible to put the Kindle into the official Amazon sleeve for normal usage, and then put it into a padded lunch box while traveling?

A lunch box, foam padding and some glue can be had for about €10 or less.

I carry bananas in unpadded lunch boxes, and they actually survive till lunch.

Rizla · 11-05-2013, 09:06 PM

Buy cheap / refurbed. She's gonna keep dropping them.

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10-29-2013, 09:06 PM	#32
xendula eBookworm Posts: 2,300 Karma: 4525746 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: East Coast brrrrr Device: Kindle 4B/K ~ Nexus 7 ~ Kindle Paperwhite 1&2 ~ iPad Air	Nice write-up of the crimes! I say, do try to get a leather case along with a sleeve, that way, when she puts it down on the bed, nightstand, car seat, and it slips, it has a bit of protection... Most people will nit put the kindle inside a sleeve if they just take a short break from reading, but the case is always around it....

10-30-2013, 07:36 AM	#33
soulfuldog I ♥ Calibre Posts: 2,073 Karma: 5678911 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Voyage, Sony PRS-350, Hudl2	I frequently throw my Kindle (as gently as you can throw something!) onto the bed, and it's been accidentally knocked onto a carpeted floor once or twice. It's still going fine and it's not even in a case.... I really do think most times the damage is caused when people carry their Kindle's in a bag and other things in it can put pressure on the screen, or if it's in a pocket and it gets flexed with your movement. Then when it's lightly thrown down on something or knocked to the floor, there is a weakness already there and the slight bang then causes the damage to appear. Good luck to her with her latest Kindle!

11-03-2013, 11:41 PM	#36
janrey Groupie Posts: 163 Karma: 178100 Join Date: Aug 2011 Device: Kindle3, Voyage	I have a speck case for my kindle keyboard, in particular this one http://www.speckproducts.com/tablets...-keyboard.html. It's a very hard case. They make one for the kindle touch but it's different and I dont' know how sturdy it is. Basically look for a case that it locks into and that the cover is really thick and hard and folds back on itself. It makes it heavier but it's more protected. BTW I didn't spend that much money on the case. Target had it on clearance for about $12.

11-05-2013, 01:29 AM	#37
VictoriaP Addict Posts: 298 Karma: 491576 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Kindle PW2; Kindle Touch; Kindle 2; iPad Mini; iPad1	The crime blotter writeup was both hilarious and sad...those poor Kindles! Another suggestion: get a hard case. I have and can recommend this one: http://amzn.com/B0064JEXUY I used it without a case for my Kindle Touch for two years. It's worn well, no issues, is lightweight, and is surprisingly solid. Not much flex to the front, so unlike most sleeves, it really will add protection from things knocking about in her purse. A pocket alone can't really do much other than protect from scratches. This case is also big enough to handle the PW2 in a case similar to Amazon's, as that's how I have mine setup for travel. Those cases are pretty minimal in terms of both drop protection and impact resistance. But they're better than nothing. Unfortunately, protecting against drops is a trade off between weight and protection. The more solid cases generally do a better job, at a cost of making the device heavy and less comfortable to use. I personally opt for light cases for daily use, heavier duty ones for throwing in a carryon for flights (where I know I'm going to be somewhat careless about what else it might come into contact with in my bag), and ultimately, Square Trade's 2 and 3 year warranties. They do cover mishaps of all kinds!

11-05-2013, 09:06 PM	#39
Rizla Member Retired Posts: 3,183 Karma: 11721895 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Nook STR (rooted) & Sony T2	Buy cheap / refurbed. She's gonna keep dropping them.

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