Photos of the weight - lighted case, K3, both

coolbreeze · 08-28-2010, 12:20 AM

After I ranted about the bulk and uneven lighting of the K3 + lighted case, I wanted to post some photos of the added weight of the case.

Disclaimer: I don't know if the non-lighted case is any heavier or lighter, I'm just posting my lighted cover weight.

Also, this reinforces my preference of an Octo slip case and reading "naked."

although I do admit the lighted case is kinda growing on me...

matt314159 · 08-28-2010, 12:24 AM

Dang, it virtually doubles the weight of the kindle. I'm thinking neoprene sleeve and naked reading for me. Again, the device, not me. I wear clothes when I read.

coolbreeze · 08-28-2010, 12:26 AM

I will say, holding the K3 naked feels, well, like you aren't even holding anything. Quite a departure from my KDX and even K2.

It's a bummer that you can feel the heft while in the case, as I'm kinda growing to like it. This is why I like sleeves so much - you get protection when you don't need the K3, and featherweight when you use it.

Mike 01Hawk · 08-28-2010, 01:23 AM

Can the K3 case be worn like a baseball glove like the Oberons K2s can?

coolbreeze · 08-28-2010, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike 01Hawk

Can the K3 case be worn like a baseball glove like the Oberons K2s can?

There is no "pocket" on the back if that's what you are asking. If that's not what you were wanting to know, I have no clue.

I am just folding the cover back and going from there. It's not that bad, but naked is farrrr better.

Alisa · 08-28-2010, 01:45 AM

My scale registers the nekkid Kindle (WiFi+3G) at 8 1/8 oz (231g) and the lighted case at 7 5/8 oz (214g). So that's 15 3/4 oz (445g) total. It doubt that the unlighted case is much different in weight.

By comparison, my old K1 in the M-Edge case is 15 3/8 oz (435g) without a light attached. The naked device is 10.5 oz (296g) and the case is fairly light but not very sturdy at a little under 5 oz (139g) . The stock case was 5 3/4 oz (164g) and a bit stiffer. So that brings the old stock device + case to 16 1/4 oz (460g). I can't find my light right now so I don't know how much it weighs exactly but it's at least a few ounces.

DianaB · 08-28-2010, 09:05 AM

My K1 stock case and Mighty Bright clip-on light together weigh 8.2 oz on my scale. My K3 lighted case weighs 7.4 oz on my postal scale. For me, the lighter weight and one less thing to carry is a big improvement.

08-28-2010, 12:20 AM	#1
coolbreeze Addict Posts: 214 Karma: 2600 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Nook Color, White 3G K3	Photos of the weight - lighted case, K3, both After I ranted about the bulk and uneven lighting of the K3 + lighted case, I wanted to post some photos of the added weight of the case. Disclaimer: I don't know if the non-lighted case is any heavier or lighter, I'm just posting my lighted cover weight. Also, this reinforces my preference of an Octo slip case and reading "naked." although I do admit the lighted case is kinda growing on me... Attached Thumbnails

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08-28-2010, 12:24 AM	#2
matt314159 Groupie Posts: 198 Karma: 1000 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: High Desert, SoCal Device: KSO, NookColor (CM7.1), Samsung Mesmerize	Dang, it virtually doubles the weight of the kindle. I'm thinking neoprene sleeve and naked reading for me. Again, the device, not me. I wear clothes when I read.

08-28-2010, 12:26 AM	#3
coolbreeze Addict Posts: 214 Karma: 2600 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Nook Color, White 3G K3	I will say, holding the K3 naked feels, well, like you aren't even holding anything. Quite a departure from my KDX and even K2. It's a bummer that you can feel the heft while in the case, as I'm kinda growing to like it. This is why I like sleeves so much - you get protection when you don't need the K3, and featherweight when you use it.

08-28-2010, 01:23 AM	#4
Mike 01Hawk Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 126 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tulsa, OK. USA Device: K3 Wifi Graphite :)	Can the K3 case be worn like a baseball glove like the Oberons K2s can?

08-28-2010, 01:45 AM	#6
Alisa Gadget Geek Posts: 2,324 Karma: 22221 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Paperwhite, Kindle 3 (retired), Skindle 1.2 (retired)	My scale registers the nekkid Kindle (WiFi+3G) at 8 1/8 oz (231g) and the lighted case at 7 5/8 oz (214g). So that's 15 3/4 oz (445g) total. It doubt that the unlighted case is much different in weight. By comparison, my old K1 in the M-Edge case is 15 3/8 oz (435g) without a light attached. The naked device is 10.5 oz (296g) and the case is fairly light but not very sturdy at a little under 5 oz (139g) . The stock case was 5 3/4 oz (164g) and a bit stiffer. So that brings the old stock device + case to 16 1/4 oz (460g). I can't find my light right now so I don't know how much it weighs exactly but it's at least a few ounces.

08-28-2010, 09:05 AM	#7
DianaB Voracious Reader Posts: 23 Karma: 70000 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kindle Voyage	My K1 stock case and Mighty Bright clip-on light together weigh 8.2 oz on my scale. My K3 lighted case weighs 7.4 oz on my postal scale. For me, the lighter weight and one less thing to carry is a big improvement.

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