New skin case for kindle 2

lisreed · 05-05-2009, 06:44 PM

Just noticed this on Amazon. Looks like a good idea if you like to read the kindle out of the case to add some grip and protection to it but hate silicon cases.

http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Generat...1562918&sr=1-1

srmalloy · 05-10-2009, 06:52 PM

Interesting. I wonder how well it fits over a Kindle with a skin on it.

Jill75 · 05-19-2009, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by srmalloy

Interesting. I wonder how well it fits over a Kindle with a skin on it.

Same here.

lisreed · 05-19-2009, 03:53 AM

I finally ordered one and should receive it in 2-3 days. I'll let you know how it fits with the skins. I can't imagine it being a problem. I'll try to post some pictures.

Exer · 05-19-2009, 03:01 PM

@lisreed. I have had one of these about a week now, I love it. I was hoping it wouldn't be a flimsy, cheap sort of plastic --it's not, its thick (but not so thick as to be distracting) and also strong. I love the 'feel' it gives the Kindle, it was a very satisfying feeling hear the audible 'clicks' as this case snapped into place, sort of like I was strapping battle armor onto it. It fits perfect too, you honestly can't slide a piece of paper between the plastic and the Kindle, its that form-fitted -- so I don't know how that would affect the fit of a Kindle + Skin inside this case.

I had bought it as the same time I bought this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0025LP6OM and they arrived the same day, but I was really unhappy with the TrendyDigital case. The leather sleeve that held the kindle was misaligned, so the cutouts didn't match the Kindle as well as I would expect. So I went Frakenstein on it and cut out the leather sleeve, and what do you know, the outer leather 'shell' of the Trendy makes a perfect snap-wrap for the plastic case!

It isn't a 'reading' case, you won't hold this like a book since it has no clips or straps inside anymore. This mod is more of a travel wrap for protection in a purse or bag (I had bought this Kindle for my mom to carry to work with her, so I know it is going to be safe now). Sorry for hijacking your thread Lis, just wanted to toss this idea out there and let you know what I thought about that plastic case you got, hope you don't mind! =)

Lilly · 05-19-2009, 03:39 PM

Exer is there plastic around the buttons. It looks like the skin is not on the buttons or the keyboard.

Exer · 05-19-2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Lilly

Exer is there plastic around the buttons. It looks like the skin is not on the buttons or the keyboard.

No the buttons are left uncovered, as well as the screen, keyboard, power switch / headphone port, charging port, and speaker grills. "Skin" is a little bit misleading with this product, it is more of a hard-shell protective case. The case is 'raised' though, so you could literally drag this thing across the sidewalk and the exposed bits of the kindle itself wouldn't be scratched (not that anyone would ever do that lol). It is definitely not a soft case product like a silicone case.

lisreed · 05-20-2009, 04:17 AM

Thanks for the info and pics! I hate silicon so I wanted this case because I like to read the kindle without a case a lot and I thought it would add more protection and make it a bit thicker to be more comfortable when holding the kindle.

Lilly · 05-20-2009, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lisreed

Thanks for the info and pics! I hate silicon so I wanted this case because I like to read the kindle without a case a lot and I thought it would add more protection and make it a bit thicker to be more comfortable when holding the kindle.

I'm waiting for a review from you Lisreed before I order!

lisreed · 05-20-2009, 10:59 PM

Still haven't received it Lily. Hopefully tomorrow!

lisreed · 05-21-2009, 04:59 PM

Got my case today. I like it. Provides good protection from the case of the kindle getting scratches and provides grip for the back. Also I feel it makes it more comfortable to hold. I off and on would read the kindle out of a case when I didn't want the weight of the case but it always felt too thin to hold for long periods. This adds enough bulk around the kindle to make it a comfortable level of thickness to hold. No problem using it with a skin. The case snapped in place with no problems. It adds about 3 ounces weight which is still less than most cases.

Octochick · 05-21-2009, 06:52 PM

I had a similar case for my iPhone and was not crazy about it. I am glad you like it though.

lisreed · 05-21-2009, 07:13 PM

I had a similar case for my iphone and didn't like it. This was is better made.

Lilly · 05-22-2009, 11:46 PM

Thanks lisreed for the review and pictures!

F1Wild · 06-15-2009, 07:45 AM

This may be a silly question, but why would you want to protect the case, but not the screen? (it's almost 5am and no sleep yet so let me have it with the logical answers).

05-05-2009, 06:44 PM	#1
lisreed Addict Posts: 281 Karma: 1301 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upstate NY Device: Nook GlowLight 3	New skin case for kindle 2 Just noticed this on Amazon. Looks like a good idea if you like to read the kindle out of the case to add some grip and protection to it but hate silicon cases. http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Generat...1562918&sr=1-1

05-19-2009, 03:01 PM	#5
Exer I see Russia! Posts: 205 Karma: 234787 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Alaska Device: Etch-A-Sketch	@lisreed. I have had one of these about a week now, I love it. I was hoping it wouldn't be a flimsy, cheap sort of plastic --it's not, its thick (but not so thick as to be distracting) and also strong. I love the 'feel' it gives the Kindle, it was a very satisfying feeling hear the audible 'clicks' as this case snapped into place, sort of like I was strapping battle armor onto it. It fits perfect too, you honestly can't slide a piece of paper between the plastic and the Kindle, its that form-fitted -- so I don't know how that would affect the fit of a Kindle + Skin inside this case. I had bought it as the same time I bought this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0025LP6OM and they arrived the same day, but I was really unhappy with the TrendyDigital case. The leather sleeve that held the kindle was misaligned, so the cutouts didn't match the Kindle as well as I would expect. So I went Frakenstein on it and cut out the leather sleeve, and what do you know, the outer leather 'shell' of the Trendy makes a perfect snap-wrap for the plastic case! It isn't a 'reading' case, you won't hold this like a book since it has no clips or straps inside anymore. This mod is more of a travel wrap for protection in a purse or bag (I had bought this Kindle for my mom to carry to work with her, so I know it is going to be safe now). Sorry for hijacking your thread Lis, just wanted to toss this idea out there and let you know what I thought about that plastic case you got, hope you don't mind! =) Attached Thumbnails

05-21-2009, 04:59 PM	#11
lisreed Addict Posts: 281 Karma: 1301 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upstate NY Device: Nook GlowLight 3	Got my case today. I like it. Provides good protection from the case of the kindle getting scratches and provides grip for the back. Also I feel it makes it more comfortable to hold. I off and on would read the kindle out of a case when I didn't want the weight of the case but it always felt too thin to hold for long periods. This adds enough bulk around the kindle to make it a comfortable level of thickness to hold. No problem using it with a skin. The case snapped in place with no problems. It adds about 3 ounces weight which is still less than most cases. Attached Thumbnails

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05-10-2009, 06:52 PM	#2
srmalloy Enthusiast Posts: 28 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Kindle 2	Interesting. I wonder how well it fits over a Kindle with a skin on it.

05-19-2009, 03:53 AM	#4
lisreed Addict Posts: 281 Karma: 1301 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upstate NY Device: Nook GlowLight 3	I finally ordered one and should receive it in 2-3 days. I'll let you know how it fits with the skins. I can't imagine it being a problem. I'll try to post some pictures.

05-19-2009, 03:39 PM	#6
Lilly Guru Posts: 688 Karma: 2090 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Sony PRS-505, PRS-900 & PRS-950, Amazon Kindle2	Exer is there plastic around the buttons. It looks like the skin is not on the buttons or the keyboard.

05-20-2009, 04:17 AM	#8
lisreed Addict Posts: 281 Karma: 1301 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upstate NY Device: Nook GlowLight 3	Thanks for the info and pics! I hate silicon so I wanted this case because I like to read the kindle without a case a lot and I thought it would add more protection and make it a bit thicker to be more comfortable when holding the kindle.

05-20-2009, 10:59 PM	#10
lisreed Addict Posts: 281 Karma: 1301 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upstate NY Device: Nook GlowLight 3	Still haven't received it Lily. Hopefully tomorrow!

05-21-2009, 06:52 PM	#12
Octochick Zealot Posts: 104 Karma: 274 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Atlanta Device: Kindle	I had a similar case for my iPhone and was not crazy about it. I am glad you like it though.

05-21-2009, 07:13 PM	#13
lisreed Addict Posts: 281 Karma: 1301 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upstate NY Device: Nook GlowLight 3	I had a similar case for my iphone and didn't like it. This was is better made.

05-22-2009, 11:46 PM	#14
Lilly Guru Posts: 688 Karma: 2090 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Sony PRS-505, PRS-900 & PRS-950, Amazon Kindle2	Thanks lisreed for the review and pictures!

06-15-2009, 07:45 AM	#15
F1Wild Addict Posts: 346 Karma: 170 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix (Ahwatukee), AZ Device: Paolo-my Kindle2, Blackberry Curve	This may be a silly question, but why would you want to protect the case, but not the screen? (it's almost 5am and no sleep yet so let me have it with the logical answers).

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