Kindle Paper White case recommendation

jbcohen · 04-13-2014, 05:03 PM

I do not carry the standard brief case to work and back, I carry a backpack and sometimes I carry quite a lot of stuff. Sometimes I need to squeeze my paper white into my already over stuffed back pack. Stuffing all that stuff into my back pack cracked the screen on an old reader and I do not want that to happen again. What paper white case do you recommend for this situation?

motormanjh · 04-14-2014, 07:43 PM

A hard plastic DVD case might do the trick. You may have to use your dremel tool to grind off the inside ridges.

jscarbo · 04-15-2014, 08:45 AM

Take a look at this one. It's very lightweight and compact but is rigid enough to provide good protection. I'm very satisfied with mine: http://www.amazon.com/OMOTON-TM-thin...0SK06X416XCMRP

dsmid · 04-15-2014, 10:50 AM

I'm very satisfied with this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Swees-Leather-...dp/B00E15X07U/

7hir7een · 04-15-2014, 12:14 PM

I have the leopard-print version of the Swees case mentioned in the post above (http://www.amazon.com/Swees-Paperwhi...7578216&sr=1-2).

I'd really recommend that line of cases. Mine feels nice, is very protective, and it's sold for a good price. It definitely doesn't have the problem with the magnet the bad review on the brown one mentioned.

Readirect · 04-16-2014, 05:18 PM

I've tried a variety of the inexpensive ones and always have found something to not like ... the cover failed to shut off the Kindle/turned it off randomly when open ... the cover was "squishy" when open and was uncomfortable to hold when folded back ... the cover failed to secure the Kindle ... ad nauseam.

I finally bought the Amazon leather model. It's on the expensive side but I wasted a heck of a lot more on the cheapies. The Amazon one fits perfectly, is much thinner, folds back properly, stays closed when tossed around in a backpack and looks great.

IMHO

jbcohen · 04-21-2014, 07:40 AM

The hard case recommended is probably the best idea yet.

Endelyn · 04-21-2014, 10:02 AM

I have over-stuffing problems when I pack my bag, too. I'm using one of KleverCase's book cover cases (located here -- I have the Great Expectations design). Not only do I think that these cases are among the most visually appealing options available, but I've found mine to be incredibly sturdy.

rashkae · 04-21-2014, 02:34 PM

The Kobo Aura HD case (the zipper case, not the sleepcover) is actually really good, stylish and sturdy, and no magnets, (problem with the Paperwhite, since there is no option to disable magnet power switch.)

speedlever · 04-27-2014, 09:45 AM

My daughter has the Fintie Folio case for her PW2012 which is very nice.

I am considering upgrading my K3 to the forthcoming PaperWhite 2014 edition. I'd be curious to know if anyone has compared these cases:
Fintie Folio to the Fintie SmartShell to the Omotron.

dordale · 04-27-2014, 10:38 AM

I have the Fintie SmartShell case for my PW2. I like it--don't love it. In mine, the sleep magnet didn't work consistently, so I glued another thin magnet in the bottom right corner of the case. It works pretty well now--not perfectly, but pretty well. Sometimes when I open the case, my PW2 comes on, but the light stays off. I have to either turn my PW off and on or adjust the brightness to get the light to turn on. Not sure if this is a problem with my Kindle or with the sleep function on the case. (This happens probably once every seven or eight times I turn my Kindle on.)

I do like the fact that it's quite a bit lighter than the official Amazon case (which I also have), but do have to say the sleep function on the official case works much better. I'm still using my Fintie Smartshell--mostly because I like the map design on the one I ordered and I like the lightness of it. But, I may go back to the official case after awhile. Time will tell.

mirbg · 04-29-2014, 06:25 AM

Just got my Inateck case. This case is amazing. Way better than Alker, Swees...
It is on pair with the original one from Kindle as build quality:

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jbcohen · 04-30-2014, 07:28 AM

I like the idea of the sleep cover, however I do not like having the extra weight assocated with the cover. So what I really need is something akin to a sleep sleeve and I do not beleive there is such a thing.

rcentros · 04-30-2014, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mirbg

Just got my Inateck case. This case is amazing. Way better than Alker, Swees...
It is on pair with the original one from Kindle as build quality:

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That looks just like the Omoton (from previous posts). Are they the same cases with different names? They look to be really good cases, no matter what name is on them.

mirbg · 04-30-2014, 12:15 PM

They look completely the same.
I also did mention this..
But anyway- they all are really amazing

04-13-2014, 05:03 PM	#1
jbcohen Wizard Posts: 3,025 Karma: 11196738 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Piper College Device: Samsung A21	Kindle Paper White case recommendation I do not carry the standard brief case to work and back, I carry a backpack and sometimes I carry quite a lot of stuff. Sometimes I need to squeeze my paper white into my already over stuffed back pack. Stuffing all that stuff into my back pack cracked the screen on an old reader and I do not want that to happen again. What paper white case do you recommend for this situation?

04-30-2014, 12:15 PM	#15
mirbg Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2014 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2	Kindle Paper White case recommendation They look completely the same. I also did mention this.. But anyway- they all are really amazing

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04-14-2014, 07:43 PM	#2
motormanjh Member Posts: 15 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: Sony Reader 505	A hard plastic DVD case might do the trick. You may have to use your dremel tool to grind off the inside ridges.

04-15-2014, 08:45 AM	#3
jscarbo Addict Posts: 220 Karma: 1075434 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Costa Rica Device: Kindle Voyage, Kindle PW2, Nook HD+, Nexus 7	Take a look at this one. It's very lightweight and compact but is rigid enough to provide good protection. I'm very satisfied with mine: http://www.amazon.com/OMOTON-TM-thin...0SK06X416XCMRP

04-15-2014, 10:50 AM	#4
dsmid Linux devotee Posts: 598 Karma: 2069047 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle 3, Kindle 4B, Kindle PW2	I'm very satisfied with this one: http://www.amazon.com/Swees-Leather-...dp/B00E15X07U/

04-15-2014, 12:14 PM	#5
7hir7een Reader of Books Posts: 204 Karma: 178096 Join Date: Oct 2012 Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Basic (11th gen)	I have the leopard-print version of the Swees case mentioned in the post above (http://www.amazon.com/Swees-Paperwhi...7578216&sr=1-2). I'd really recommend that line of cases. Mine feels nice, is very protective, and it's sold for a good price. It definitely doesn't have the problem with the magnet the bad review on the brown one mentioned.

04-16-2014, 05:18 PM	#6
Readirect Zealot Posts: 130 Karma: 20456 Join Date: Apr 2014 Device: KPW1	I've tried a variety of the inexpensive ones and always have found something to not like ... the cover failed to shut off the Kindle/turned it off randomly when open ... the cover was "squishy" when open and was uncomfortable to hold when folded back ... the cover failed to secure the Kindle ... ad nauseam. I finally bought the Amazon leather model. It's on the expensive side but I wasted a heck of a lot more on the cheapies. The Amazon one fits perfectly, is much thinner, folds back properly, stays closed when tossed around in a backpack and looks great. IMHO

04-21-2014, 07:40 AM	#7
jbcohen Wizard Posts: 3,025 Karma: 11196738 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Piper College Device: Samsung A21	The hard case recommended is probably the best idea yet.

04-21-2014, 10:02 AM	#8
Endelyn Member Posts: 11 Karma: 1000 Join Date: Apr 2014 Device: Kindle	I have over-stuffing problems when I pack my bag, too. I'm using one of KleverCase's book cover cases (located here -- I have the Great Expectations design). Not only do I think that these cases are among the most visually appealing options available, but I've found mine to be incredibly sturdy.

04-21-2014, 02:34 PM	#9
rashkae Wizard Posts: 1,142 Karma: 5061953 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Aura HD	The Kobo Aura HD case (the zipper case, not the sleepcover) is actually really good, stylish and sturdy, and no magnets, (problem with the Paperwhite, since there is no option to disable magnet power switch.)

04-27-2014, 09:45 AM	#10
speedlever Fanatic Posts: 592 Karma: 138200 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NC, USA Device: PW2014, PW2012, iPad Pro	My daughter has the Fintie Folio case for her PW2012 which is very nice. I am considering upgrading my K3 to the forthcoming PaperWhite 2014 edition. I'd be curious to know if anyone has compared these cases: Fintie Folio to the Fintie SmartShell to the Omotron.

04-27-2014, 10:38 AM	#11
dordale Wizard Posts: 1,731 Karma: 3472866 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Sony PRS-650 & 350; Kindle Voyage; Kobo Aura HD, Aura One, and Forma	I have the Fintie SmartShell case for my PW2. I like it--don't love it. In mine, the sleep magnet didn't work consistently, so I glued another thin magnet in the bottom right corner of the case. It works pretty well now--not perfectly, but pretty well. Sometimes when I open the case, my PW2 comes on, but the light stays off. I have to either turn my PW off and on or adjust the brightness to get the light to turn on. Not sure if this is a problem with my Kindle or with the sleep function on the case. (This happens probably once every seven or eight times I turn my Kindle on.) I do like the fact that it's quite a bit lighter than the official Amazon case (which I also have), but do have to say the sleep function on the official case works much better. I'm still using my Fintie Smartshell--mostly because I like the map design on the one I ordered and I like the lightness of it. But, I may go back to the official case after awhile. Time will tell.

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04-29-2014, 06:25 AM	#12
mirbg Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2014 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2	Just got my Inateck case. This case is amazing. Way better than Alker, Swees... It is on pair with the original one from Kindle as build quality:

04-30-2014, 07:28 AM	#13
jbcohen Wizard Posts: 3,025 Karma: 11196738 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Piper College Device: Samsung A21	I like the idea of the sleep cover, however I do not like having the extra weight assocated with the cover. So what I really need is something akin to a sleep sleeve and I do not beleive there is such a thing.