Accessories Do not order a k2 case without the hinge system - Page 3

MonaLS · 03-04-2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Damætas

I work with leather and intend on making my own cover. I would like to integrate the hinge system. Is the hinge itself available for purchase or must I purchase and cannibalize one of the cases that uses it?

You would need to contact Amazon to see if you can get a set of clips.

BurBunny · 03-04-2009, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MonaLS

You would need to contact Amazon to see if you can get a set of clips.

My guess is they'll sell one to you... for $29.99

TallMomof2 · 03-05-2009, 12:15 PM

I ordered one of the M-Edge cases with the clips, don't care for the Amazon case because I find that black is blah. YMMV

Devon · 03-06-2009, 12:27 PM

I have the M-edge with the clips and I don't care for it. The clips are fine, but the case is too big and looks sloppy. I would love it if Amazon would offer a premium case with better leather, and a selection of colors. I would buy several.

TallMomof2 · 03-06-2009, 01:24 PM

Look at the M-Edge Prodigy cover, it uses the hinge thingy that the Amazon cover uses.

That's the one I meant in my last post above yours.

Devon · 03-06-2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by TallMomof2

Look at the M-Edge Prodigy cover, it uses the hinge thingy that the Amazon cover uses.

That's the one I meant in my last post above yours.

That's the one I have. It is too big and sloppy looking. There is about an extra inch near the spine, which seems excessive even if you have the light. It causes the spine to flatten out and get pointy. There are wrinkles from where I have folded it back to read. I have had it less than 24 hours and it looks used. I am back to the Amazon cover, and wishing they would offer colors and better leather in a premium edition. If Amazon doesn't I am hoping Noreve will use the clip system. They are coming out with an Amazon 2 cover at the end of the month. I loved their covers for the Kindle 1.

susanmarie8 · 03-06-2009, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kiriakou

the K2 Amazon cover is good quality leather it is just not great. The comment from susanmarie8 is not accurate.

Dozens of other people have made comments similar to mine on Amazon. The toxic smell doesn't come from the leather. It comes either from plastic on which the leather is mounted or, more likely, the glue that holds it together.

I do suspect that there are batches of Amazon Kindle covers that do not smell and batches that do.

Mine smelled absolutely horrible, but because I liked the feeling of the extra weight of the K2 with the cover, I spent my first night reading with it on held as far away from my nose as possible. When I finished reading and tried to go to sleep I noticed that my fingers reeked! I washed my hands and got back into bed only to realize that the stench also permeated the sheets and blankets on my bed. I had to change all of my bed linens before going to bed.

I should note: I do not have an overly sensitive nose.

So, if you are considering buying the Amazon Kindle2 Cover, just know that you may very well wend up with one that smells horrible.

PS I give honest reviews. When I have enjoyed a product or service, I am the first to sing the praises of those responsible. But when I say a thing stinks. I mean it stinks!

spiegels · 03-06-2009, 03:55 PM

I have a really sensitive sense of smell and after the first few days of the cover being out of the box, the smell has pretty well dissipated. You might have a bad copy.

pilotbob · 03-06-2009, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by spiegels

I have a really sensitive sense of smell and after the first few days of the cover being out of the box, the smell has pretty well dissipated. You might have a bad copy.

Yea, just hang it out on your clothes line and let it air out.

BOb

DebraSeattleGrrl · 03-09-2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by susanmarie8

WARNING: The Amazon cover for the K2 stinks to high heaven! It smells quite toxic and the odor transfers to your fingers and is hard to remove.

I hope some decent alternatives come out quickly.

Thanks for the info!
Bad smell = nausea for me

lisreed · 03-09-2009, 10:13 PM

That smell goes away in about 2 days. It did on mine and with my husband's case it never smelled at all so it really just depends. I really like the amazon case. M-edge cases seem to bulky and heavy and I hope when noreve comes out with some cases at the end of the month that they will add hinges. They have some great color choices.

meibao · 03-10-2009, 04:08 AM

thanks for everyone's advice...was planning on getting the standard Amazon cover because of the hinges then noticed that M-Edge has one with hinges but then based on what Devon said I think it's going to be too bulky for my liking...so will go for the original and hope it doesn't smell and if it does, will air it out in the sun for a bit (hopefully that'll help) and if all fails, cannibalize it for the hinges and make my own lol

robb01 · 03-10-2009, 10:04 AM

good advice itt

frecklpwr · 03-10-2009, 10:41 PM

I am returning my m-edge prodigy because it is too wide, as previously mentioned. Also, the right side keeps falling out of the corners. The device has then lifted up from the back of the cover and bent the hinges. Those hinges are chintzy and I have already decided not to get hinges again. I went to the leather shop today and got materials to make my own. I'll use velcro to secure it.

Kessler · 03-12-2009, 05:25 PM

I thought only mine was smelling. Just leave it outside a couple of hours and the smell disappears.

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03-05-2009, 12:15 PM	#33
TallMomof2 Kindlephilia Posts: 2,017 Karma: 1139255 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Snowpacolypse 2010 Device: Too many to count	I ordered one of the M-Edge cases with the clips, don't care for the Amazon case because I find that black is blah. YMMV

03-06-2009, 12:27 PM	#34
Devon Enthusiast Posts: 42 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: iPad, Kindle	I have the M-edge with the clips and I don't care for it. The clips are fine, but the case is too big and looks sloppy. I would love it if Amazon would offer a premium case with better leather, and a selection of colors. I would buy several.

03-06-2009, 01:24 PM	#35
TallMomof2 Kindlephilia Posts: 2,017 Karma: 1139255 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Snowpacolypse 2010 Device: Too many to count	Look at the M-Edge Prodigy cover, it uses the hinge thingy that the Amazon cover uses. That's the one I meant in my last post above yours.

03-06-2009, 03:55 PM	#38
spiegels lifetime reader Posts: 17 Karma: 45 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hopkinton, MA Device: kindle 2	I have a really sensitive sense of smell and after the first few days of the cover being out of the box, the smell has pretty well dissipated. You might have a bad copy.

03-09-2009, 10:13 PM	#41
lisreed Addict Posts: 281 Karma: 1301 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upstate NY Device: Nook GlowLight 3	That smell goes away in about 2 days. It did on mine and with my husband's case it never smelled at all so it really just depends. I really like the amazon case. M-edge cases seem to bulky and heavy and I hope when noreve comes out with some cases at the end of the month that they will add hinges. They have some great color choices.

03-10-2009, 04:08 AM	#42
meibao Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: kindle 2	thanks for everyone's advice...was planning on getting the standard Amazon cover because of the hinges then noticed that M-Edge has one with hinges but then based on what Devon said I think it's going to be too bulky for my liking...so will go for the original and hope it doesn't smell and if it does, will air it out in the sun for a bit (hopefully that'll help) and if all fails, cannibalize it for the hinges and make my own lol

03-10-2009, 10:04 AM	#43
robb01 Connoisseur Posts: 81 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: Kindle	good advice itt

03-10-2009, 10:41 PM	#44
frecklpwr Member Posts: 15 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: kindle	I am returning my m-edge prodigy because it is too wide, as previously mentioned. Also, the right side keeps falling out of the corners. The device has then lifted up from the back of the cover and bent the hinges. Those hinges are chintzy and I have already decided not to get hinges again. I went to the leather shop today and got materials to make my own. I'll use velcro to secure it.

03-12-2009, 05:25 PM	#45
Kessler Banned Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Kindle	I thought only mine was smelling. Just leave it outside a couple of hours and the smell disappears.

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