KindleBoards Accessory Store

[sirsell]

May I ask a question here?

I'm getting real close to ordering a Kindle (through our local link, of course), and I'm thinking ahead to accessories. KindleBoarders love to discuss these as much or more as books, and the answer to my question is probably here somewhere, but with my slow connection it would take me until this time next year to find it.

It's a simple question:

I want a case for my Kindle that (1) will protect it from dust, i.e., close or zipper all the way around it, and (2) have at least one stiff, padded side, to protect the screen from, say, a thermos bottle in the same tote bag, when the bag gets transferred from one place to another. I'm a guy: I don't care that much about the color or the design. I'd like something simple and tough and serviceable.

Does anyone have a suggestion?

Thanks!

I to am looking for something just like this...I don't care what it looks like.  I just want something mainly to protect my screen. 

[BrassMan]

Well, I ordered it, and now I have it! It's all I can do to work on our  %$@#*  taxes instead of lying down and reading it. But here's what I've done, sirsell: I happened to have a travelling book case I bought at Walmart years ago, a padded case for a real book, probably a Bible, for a kid to take to Bible camp. It had some nifty pockets on the front and a carrying strap. I never used it--I just like that sort of thing, and it was cheap. It's padded, like I said, and a light khaki color, which is OK for a guy to be seen carrying around. The Kindle fits in it easily, but I still want that screen even more padded than it is.

Because I've found in several reading sessions already that the naked Kindle eventually weighs on my little finger, where I hold it while I read, I've ordered the Amazon leather case, which is well recommended and not terribly expensive. It'll be here tomorrow and maybe then I can tell you if it offers further protection for the screen and also fits inside my little generic zipper case. (I bet it does.)

The way I plan to operate is to use the Kindle in the Amazon case around the house, and put both in the bag for when I take it to the outside world.

[sirsell]

Great,  thanks for the update.  Please keep us posted once you receive it!

[ricky]

Any of my Medge covers is what I use the most when I am taking Tyrella out of the house, traveling cross-country or just to my Mom's house in my purse in the car.  I use the Strangedog covers for reading in the house, in bed, in the living room, the bathroom, etc.     My Oberon cover is used when I want to hold her in something that is just lovely, and that holds her comfortably.  But the Medge covers are the ones that are the most reliable when it comes to protecting her from being hurt while we are traveling anywhere.   

[BurBunny]

Any of my Medge covers is what I use the most when I am taking Tyrella out of the house, traveling cross-country or just to my Mom's house in my purse in the car.  I use the Strangedog covers for reading in the house, in bed, in the living room, the bathroom, etc.     My Oberon cover is used when I want to hold her in something that is just lovely, and that holds her comfortably.  But the Medge covers are the ones that are the most reliable when it comes to protecting her from being hurt while we are traveling anywhere.   

Just wondering why you feel the Medge are more protective than the Oberon? 

[MarthaT]

this makes it really easy to shop for accessories, thanks

[kevindorsey]

I'm going to get myself an Oberon.  Mine is getting scratched up

[MarthaT]

your not the first person to mention that the oberon gets scratched up, is this a common problem?

[Rivery]

I did go ahead and order the Waterfield Large Slipcase.  I just received notification that it has shipped.  I'll let you know what I think when I receive it.

[Kind]

I did go ahead and order the Waterfield Large Slipcase.  I just received notification that it has shipped.  I'll let you know what I think when I receive it.

You'll receive it in no time. 

[Rivery]

You'll receive it in no time. 

I'm trying to be positive, but they had an issue with my address and of course I selected slow boat shipping. 

[happyblob]

For me it does take about a week on average, sometimes a little more, but never less.

[Rivery]

Well I received my Waterfield K2Large Slip case last night.  It is exactly what I was looking for.  It fits the Kindle in the Amazon cover with room to spare (although I don't have one, I think the Oberon cover would fit well).  I use a small messenger bag for my "purse" and I throw all sorts of things in there.  I wanted some thing that would close to protect the Kindle from debris, also something with good padding to protect it from me tossing my bag around.  There is a open pocket on the back you could put the cord in.

It seems to be very well made, and I think it is nice and simple looking.

[MarthaT]

For me it does take about a week on average, sometimes a little more, but never less.

about how much time mine took 

[tylerdurden51]

For me it does take about a week on average, sometimes a little more, but never less.

ya i usually get mine in just under a week

[MarthaT]

ya i usually get mine in just under a week

same here

[ghum]

Harvey,

In the coming week(s) I plan on buying: 1) Boxwave screen protector 2) E-illuminator light (when 2nd generation light becomes available and 3) an M-Edge K2 cover.  I want to support the KindleBoards but I don't see any of these items that I can "click" on in the Kindleboards Accessory Store.  Is there some way that I can buy these items and still give credit to the kindleBoards?  Also if I buy these items through the Board is there any differences in the return policies if I need to return them?  Thanks.
                                        Gary

[Linda Cannon-Mott]

Harvey,

In the coming week(s) I plan on buying: 1) Boxwave screen protector 2) E-illuminator light (when 2nd generation light becomes available and 3) an M-Edge K2 cover.  I want to support the KindleBoards but I don't see any of these items that I can "click" on in the Kindleboards Accessory Store.  Is there some way that I can buy these items and still give credit to the kindleBoards?  Also if I buy these items through the Board is there any differences in the return policies if I need to return them?  Thanks.
                                        Gary

Hi Gary, if you are purchasing all through Amazon, click on the Amazon link at top of board. It will take you directly to Amazon, you make the purchase, KB gets some credit and the return policies are the same. Hope that helps. All of my purchases from Amazon are made from the link here to support the board.

Linda

[ghum]

Thank you Linda.  Will do.
               Gary

[kevindorsey]

Any updates on specials?

[MarthaT]

Any updates on specials?

Haven't heard of any recently

[legalbs2]

Any of my Medge covers is what I use the most when I am taking Tyrella out of the house, traveling cross-country or just to my Mom's house in my purse in the car.  I use the Strangedog covers for reading in the house, in bed, in the living room, the bathroom, etc.     My Oberon cover is used when I want to hold her in something that is just lovely, and that holds her comfortably.  But the Medge covers are the ones that are the most reliable when it comes to protecting her from being hurt while we are traveling anywhere.   

I agree.  I have the Medge Platform and love the way it just sits on my lap and leaves me handsfree until time to go to the next page. 

[Mac Jones]

Not sure if it's been mentioned but i've noticed that the M-edge executive case for the DX is being sold for $15 US on Amazon by some reseller (smooth black only-used to also have red). I bought one and indeed it's the m-edge (I also own the platform).

A considerable savings.

Premium Genuine Black Carrying Protector Leather Case for Amazon Kindle DX 9.7" 9.7-inch Wireless Reading Device


http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Carrying-Protector-9-7-inch-Wireless/dp/B002DRSWHG/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&tag=kindleboards-20&s=electronics&qid=1247644243&sr=8-10

[legalbs2]

Not sure if it's been mentioned but i've noticed that the M-edge executive case for the DX is being sold for $15 US on Amazon by some reseller (smooth black only-used to also have red). I bought one and indeed it's the m-edge (I also own the platform).

A considerable savings.

Premium Genuine Black Carrying Protector Leather Case for Amazon Kindle DX 9.7" 9.7-inch Wireless Reading Device


http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Carrying-Protector-9-7-inch-Wireless/dp/B002DRSWHG/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1247644243&sr=8-10

Wow, that is a great savings!  They cost $49.99 normally.  I prefer the Platform over the Executive model, but a truly good deal.  Jump on it folks!  It's real leather!

[Mac Jones]

I might add that the same company is selling a neoprene case for the DX that I also bought for around $9 US that I haven't received yet but looks pretty good.

I'll post after I get it.