JAVOedge Kindle Accessories:Official Store Thread (Questions? Comments?)

[Javoedge]

Howdy folks!
Nice to meet everyone on the KindleBoard Community! As a small Seattle-based gadget accessories store, we at JAVOedge are happily venturing into the world of Amazon Kindle products.  After meeting Harvey, we decided to introduce ourselves here at KindleBoards officially. We're looking forward to meeting Kindle fans where their conversations are taking place live. As to who's posting, I'm Cindy W., book lover and extreme coffee drinker,  and I'll be participating on the KindleBoard threads for any questions, comments, etc. in regards to our products.

You may have seen our KindleBoard ad and here's a shameless product plug here. A few highlights from our collection. This isn't even including the Kindle DX items or Sleeve Cases we have also.  


Flip Cases for Amazon Kindle:
JAVOedge Polynesian Flip Case for Amazon Kindle 2
JAVOedge Kimono Flip Case for Amazon Kindle 2
JAVOedge Lumberjack Flip Case for Amazon Kindle 2
JAVOedge Oxford Flip Style Case for Amazon Kindle 2


Book Style Cases on Amazon Store:
JAVOedge Pink Croc Book Style Case for Amazon Kindle 2
JAVOedge Bahamas Book Style Case for the Amazon Kindle 2
JAVOedge Amazon Kindle 2 Book Style Case (Jet Black Fiber)
JAVOedge Lumberjack Book Style Case for Amazon Kindle 2

Thanks for taking a look around. There's alot of fashionable cases that KindleBoard folks sport and we hope that you'll enjoy our styles also. Feel free to shoot away!

Best regards,
Cindy W. | www.javoedge.com

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[chilady1]

Very nice and thank you for sharing with us!  This is definitely an enabling community 

[sem]

Thanks for sharing and it looks like you have some very nice items. I have a KK (Kindle1). Do you have any items for that product?

You have come to the right place - there are enablers here that can sell rice cookers, KA mixers, and coffee makers on a discussion board for Kindle reading devices - go figure!!

[mistyd107]

thanks for sharing...can these cases be used with skins?  And is there any chance at all the Kimono print one would ever be available in the book style?

[ellesu]

Wow! Very nice.  You've just made life a bit more complicated, but....in a good way.     Thanks!

[louiseb]

Ooooooooo I like these! I have not been tempted to upgrade my Amazon cover before, usually don't like how the Kindle is fastened, but these look promising!

[Javoedge]

thanks for sharing...can these cases be used with skins?

@Sem
At this time, we don't have any cases for a Kindle (first-gen)! Just a Screen Protector. JAVOedge jumped into the e-reader accessories a few months after the Kindle 2 came out. We may look into it though. We also developed a line for Sony Readers (I know I'll hear some hiss, boos from this crowd). Heh.

@ Misty,
We designed our cases at the time without a decal-skinned Kindle to test (goes to show how popular Skins are here on KB!).
However,  we have had a Kindle user use our JAVOedge cases with a decal-skin Kindle without a problem.
I wouldn't recommend a decal-skin Kindle to use on JAVOedge's Sleeve Cases because the Sleeve Cases are designed to fit to the Kindle's exact design specs (and we can't account for the thickness of the decal-skins). Sleeve Cases feature a unique pull-out tab (so it pushes device out from cover) so the decal-skin material might interfere w/ that. However, we are working for our next-generation Sleeve Case designs to take the decal-Kindles into account.

Thank you to all you guys! We'll try to be positive enablers on this thread!  

PS: Our shop offers a 30-day return period so you can always try it out at home. We also offer a 120-day warranty to ensure against defects, etc to inspire purchase confidence.  

[louiseb]

ok, I just went on the site and checked them out. I definitely prefer the book style, and would like more choices in colors/patterns. I would snap up a red one. 

[telracs]

I'm trying to figure one thing out on the kindle DX covers.  Do the kindles just slip in on the side (for the regular) and top (for the platform)?  What's to keep them from slipping out if someone needs to flip the kindle to move the controller to the other side?  Since the font on the kindles auto rotate, some of us turn our kindles every which way while reading.

[Javoedge]

I'm trying to figure one thing out on the kindle DX covers.  Do the kindles just slip in on the side (for the regular) and top (for the platform)?  What's to keep them from slipping out if someone needs to flip the kindle to move the controller to the other side?  Since the font on the kindles auto rotate, some of us turn our kindles every which way while reading.

The interior case that holds the Kindle DX device inside is a pretty snug fit to ensure shock protection and shelter within the case frame.
The Kindle DX slides into the case through the top insert for both: Flip Case and Book Style Case.
You shouldn't have a problem rotating your Kindle DX either in landscape mode or in portrait mode.

As far as holding it upside down, it should remain within the casing. Most of the time, you'd be reading it from your armchair while holding it in your lap. However, if you're shaking the case rigorously (like a soda can) while holding it upside down, it will slide out (Hello, Gravity!). However, you'd have to be in that position do that. JAVOedge chose not to design the Kindle DX cases to be inserted (through the side) since most users will be flipping it from portrait to landscape mode.

I hope I was able to answer your question!

[mistyd107]

any chance at all the Kimono print one would ever be available in the book style?

[telracs]

The interior case that holds the Kindle DX device inside is a pretty snug fit to ensure shock protection and shelter within the case frame.
The Kindle DX slides into the case through the top insert for both: Flip Case and Book Style Case.
You shouldn't have a problem rotating your Kindle DX either in landscape mode or in portrait mode.

As far as holding it upside down, it should remain within the casing. Most of the time, you'd be reading it from your armchair while holding it in your lap. However, if you're shaking the case rigorously (like a soda can) while holding it upside down, it will slide out (Hello, Gravity!). However, you'd have to be in that position do that. JAVOedge chose not to design the Kindle DX cases to be inserted (through the side) since most users will be flipping it from portrait to landscape mode.

I hope I was able to answer your question!

Great answer, thanks.  Honestly, I do a bunch of my reading standing on a NYC subway platform, but I if I buy one of your covers (which I'm seriously considering), I'll be careful not to turn it upside and shake it!  I couldn't tell from the photos if there was a side or top entry on both, thanks for the clarification.

[Meemo]

I really like the looks of these - almost like a case AND skin in one package.  I'm still using a K1, but if I ever get a Kindle 2, I'll definitely keep this in mind...

[Javoedge]

any chance at all the Kimono print one would ever be available in the book style?

At this time, we'll definitely consider look into developing the Kimono into a Book Style Case if the sales jump for the Kimono Flip Case. It was just recently developed. We like to test our various styles in limited batches and if sales jump -- we usually spin it off. That's how our popular Pink Croc Cases for Kindle 2 and our iPhone 3GS/3G Lumberjack Back Cover (it's made out of real cork!) got started. It's interesting to see which styles take off.

The Kimono fabric has an interesting story. It's a Japanese floral print that my boss hand selected after treasure hunting for ideas in Hong Kong's famous garment district.

[mistyd107]

At this time, we'll definitely consider look into developing the Kimono into a Book Style Case if the sales jump for the Kimono Flip Case. It was just recently developed. We like to test our various styles in limited batches and if sales jump -- we usually spin it off. That's how our popular Pink Croc Cases for Kindle 2 and our iPhone 3GS/3G Lumberjack Back Cover  (it's made out of real cork!) got started. It's interesting to see which styles take off.

The Kimono fabric has an interesting story. It's a Japanese floral print that my boss hand selected after treasure hunting for ideas in Hong Kong's famous garment district.

Thx I LOVE print...just wouldn't get much use of the stand

[cloudyvisions]

I'm with mistyd107, I love the Kimono print case, but would prefer a book case rather than the flip case. Please keep us updated (since there are at least 2 of us here interested!) if you do later on develop that into a book style case. The cases look great!

[drenee]

I love the pink croc, but it won't match my skin.  If I decide to go skinless then this is the cover I would love to have.
deb

[Javoedge]

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Just wanted to share this with the KindleBoard community!
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Our JAVOedge Sleeves retail for $29.95 so it’s a recession-friendly steal!

Would only recommend these cases for regular (no-decal skin) Kindles since we had feedback from a previous decal-skin Kindle user.  JAVOedge's Sleeve Cases feature a unique pull-tab: just tug on the tab and the sleeve case smoothly ejects your Amazon Kindle 2 out. No grabbing or pulling your  device out with your hands. It's a tight, snug fit for your device.


We're currently researching to develop sleeve cases that can accommodate decal-skin Kindles for all the folks on KB that rock that look. So stay tuned for that.

JAVOedge Pink Croc Sleeve for the Amazon Kindle 2
JAVOedge Hardwood Sleeve Case (Ash) for Amazon Kindle 2
JAVOedge Hardwood Sleeve Case (Oak) for Amazon Kindle 2

Curious to see the Hardwood Sleeve Case in action? It's a stylish option that you can slip into your bag and go.
Check out this video review by Larry Greenberg of GearDiary:
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1P1SRUGiSHc" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1P1SRUGiSHc</a>

[telracs]

Javoedge-

I'm a bit curious about the "stand."  Does it fold into the cover when not in use?

[Javoedge]

Javoedge-I'm a bit curious about the "stand."  Does it fold into the cover when not in use?

The Flip Cases for Amazon Kindle 2 sport a pull-out kickstand to prop your case up. It folds flat to the back of the case when not in use.
The kickstand is stitched into back of the case. There's strap attached to the kickstand prop and the case to make sure it stays in fixed propped upposition.

Here's a few product shots that indicate what I mean.




Extended and held in place with the support kickstand strap.

Hope that helps!

[telracs]

Yup, thanks.

[Addie]

These are great! I really like the look and function of the sleeve. I have a skin, though. Did the individual who gave feedback about the sleeve find it completely unusable with the skin? And if you're looking into developing a line that takes the skin into account, do you think it will have the tab feature or something similar to it?

[Javoedge]

These are great! Did the individual who gave feedback about the sleeve find it completely unusable with the skin? And if you're looking into developing a line that takes the skin into account, do you think it will have the tab feature or something similar to it?

The decal-Kindle user mentioned that the fit was too tight and the pull-out tab ineffective due to the additional decal layer. JAVOedge designed the sleeve case EXACTLY to the Kindle's design specs so it's a snug fit. Just a difference of the decal-skin made a difference with the pull-out tab action. So, we don't want to disappoint anyone. At this point, we're probably going to look to have a Decal Skin kindle to test for future product design consideration because it seems alot of folks sport them.

Hey KB folks, how many would you say sport decal skins here? Elsewhere?

[drenee]

I would say a majority, even if just slight, have DG skins on our Ks.  I'm not sure if we've had a poll on that question.  Since discovering DG, through KB, I have skinned my cell phone and my Ipod.  I love my K skinned, but since seeing the pink croc, if I ever decided to go skinless I would definitely go with that cover.  It is sooooo pretty. 
deb

[Cuechick]

FYI: I was given a couple of these to test out and review for my blog. I will be posting my findings and lots of pics on Monday and I will also be having a contest to give one away!