M-Edge - Official KindleBoards Thread

[mlewis78]

I had the same thing happen to mine. The reason being is that the Prodigy and Go! are designed for the NAKED device only. I know the skin is very thin but the small strip of leather by the hinges pushes the skin back. I have no complaints because I never see the back of my Kindle.

That's odd.  I have a skin on mine and an M-Edge Go Jacket and this hasn't happened.  I've used the go covers for 7 months.

[freelantzer]

In the gallary there is a pebbled grey with a black accent that I like (but it's not selectable for purchase.)  The brown with saddle is nice, and I'd like the blue but my sister already has that one, and would prefer to get something different for myself.

I would love to see a dark green with the pebbled finish, as the Jade is a little pale for my taste.

I have the platform gray and black. I noticed that it wasn't available a few weeks ago, but then it came back. You might want to check back now and then; I think they come available when they have more in stock.

[mishymac]

VERY exciting to see new Guardian photos on the M-Edge website......does this mean we are closer to a relase date M-Edge?? PLEASE?

[drenee]

I had the black light for the Sony.  It would fit into the Kindle covers.  It's just shorter. 
deb

[fancynancy]

M-Edge, I just had to stop by to comment on how much I love the M-Edge covers. To me, they are much finer quality than anything else on the market.  I adore my "Go" cover! 

[jpmorgan49]

I'm a little late chiming in on this thread.  I am a big LOVER of M-Edge products.  I have the Executive Leather for my Kindle 2.  I also have the E-Luminator light.  I wrote a very nice review about the light and it was published in the new Kindle Handbook.  I also recently had a problem with my light and M-Edge gave me a new light and EXCELLENT customer service.  I'm a customer for life and I will tell everyone that's interested about this Great company....
jp

[kat89447]

I had the black light for the Sony.  It would fit into the Kindle covers.  It's just shorter. 
deb

Thank you, I was wondering if it would and if it would be too short. I also bought the mighty lite that has the smaller clip that works well and is actually longer lol. I go back and forth between my white eluminator and the mighty. It would be nice if they would let you choose color though since so many people have wonderful cases and skins and would love to match the light.

[M-Edge Accessories]

Hello KindleBoards members,

M-Edge has many exciting activities and product launches occurring throughout the summer, and I’m excited to share a handful of them with you. 

The Guardian Case for Kindle is very close to launching.  In fact the world’s first fully waterproof and floating case for Kindle will release within the next 2 weeks!  I recognize the wait has been long, and we very much appreciate your patience.  We feel confident you’ll be very pleased with this product and look forward to getting it into your hands soon.  I’m also confident you’ll find that the Guardian will revolutionize the way you read!

On the philanthropic front, M-Edge is actively engaged with three key initiatives:
      1.   Assisting in bringing cutting edge electronic reading technology to classrooms in the U.S.
      2.   Helping to put e-readers into the hands and minds of people in developing countries
      3.   Supporting morale for our deployed troops

M-Edge is excited to endorse initiatives that support the development of education for the next generation of learners.  Kathy Parker, Seneca Grade School Librarian, is an amazing leader in education; she has made her career as a technology savvy school librarian and worked this past fall and spring to establish a Kindle pilot program for her middle school students at Seneca Grade School in Seneca, Illinois.  After speaking with Kathy about the program’s needs, we agreed to send her a cover and e-Luminator2 booklight for each Kindle. The cover provides protection for the device while it is in the hands of her middle school students, while the e-Luminator2 allows for reading in lowlit environments.  She is currently working to expand her program to multiple schools throughout Illinois and M-Edge is excited to be a part of the process.  To read more about Kathy’s pilot program, check out a recent article in the School Library Journal, http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6725838.html?nid=2413&source=link&rid.

We’re also excited to announce that we’ve recently partnered with WorldReader.org (http://www.worldreader.org/), an organization that is providing Kindles to students in developing countries throughout Africa.  M-Edge is donating an e-Luminator2 booklight (http://www.medgestore.com/products/kindle2-eluminator.psp) and jacket to each student who has received a Kindle through WorldReader.  On several occasions, we have heard that these students need protection for their devices, given their rugged home and school environment, and booklights so that they can continue to read at home, as many do not have electricity in their villages.  We are thrilled to be able to help these students continue to learn and grow as their countries continue to further develop their education system.

In April, M-Edge partnered with Len Edgerly’s podcast, The Kindle Chronicles, to assist in the launch of E-Books for Troops (http://www.medgestore.com/promos/ebooksfortroops/), a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the morale of military personnel serving our country overseas.  M-Edge will donate a camouflage-inspired jacket (http://www.medgestore.com/products/kindle2-latitude.psp) and e-Luminator2 booklight with every Kindle that is sent to military personnel overseas.  As we recently celebrated Memorial Day, we’re particularly mindful of the sacrifices our troops make in order to defend our country and preserve our way of life.
     
I hope you’ll continue checking our official KindleBoards thread throughout the summer to learn about other exciting activities at M-Edge and perhaps join in on the dialogue.  We would very much like to hear from you so please don’t hesitate to post your thoughts or ideas on our thread.

Best,

Patrick Mish, CEO
www.medgestore.com

[AmandasPanda]

Will you consider making the Guardian a pre-order?
I know on KindleBoards MarieAtMEdge has commented previously there is no need for pre order as you will have stock but pre order is not only to guarantee stock it means I can order now and know when it's released it will simply be shipped to me rather than needing to stalk facebook, kindleboards, your website and my email waiting for the official announcement. Especially being an international customer who many not find our for hours after your release due to the time difference.

[mishymac]

OOOOOOHHHHHH good point AmandasPanda, I hadn't thought of the delay due to time difference and the probability of being asleep when it's finally released!

Also any idea on the time frame for delivery to international customers?  I'm guessing it'll take us a LOT longer to FINALLY get our Guardian covers once they're released than your US customers......

[fancynancy]

M-edge, is there a way to clean the suede interior of the Go cover?  Mine is starting to darken a bit.  Thanks.

[ayuryogini]

M-edge, is there a way to clean the suede interior of the Go cover?  Mine is starting to darken a bit.  Thanks.

I sent them an email requesting instructions on how to clean the light grey interior of my Prodigy cover; this is their response:

 "we suggest warm water with a mild soap. Please remove your device from the Jacket before attempting to clean. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns. "

So, that's what I did, and it worked really well; it dried very quickly, too.

[M-Edge Accessories]

Hi Everyone!

The wait is over!  The M-Edge Guardian, the world’s first waterproof, floating Kindle case, is now available for sale on www.medgestore.com!

Enjoy!

The M-Edge Team
www.medgestore.com

[lisa.m]

I ordered! I happened to check the m-edge website before coming here this morning. Can't wait to get it!

[DD]

Hi Everyone!

The wait is over!  The M-Edge Guardian, the world’s first waterproof, floating Kindle case, is now available for sale on www.medgestore.com!

Enjoy!

The M-Edge Team
www.medgestore.com

I have long awaited the release of the Guardian.  I have a question about it.  I live in Florida for most of the year, and when I go to the beach, I use my Kindle in a DryLoc bag.  If I have the Kindle in the bag before I leave my air-conditioned home, when it gets out into the heat and humidity in the sealed bag there is a lot of condensation produced inside the bag.  If I don't open the bag, the Kindle actually gets wet from the condensation.

My question is, since the Guardian is so tightly sealed, will the temperature change from air-conditioning to outdoor heat produce the same condensation?  I really want this case but it would be unuseable for me if this occurred.

Thanks, M-edge!

[KindleGirl]

I just ordered mine also.....woohoo, can't wait for it to get here!

[Hoosiermama]

I just ordered a cobalt blue. Can't wait!

[Sofie]

I ordered mine in Red with expedited delivery. I hope it gets here by the weekend!

[Indy]

I have a question for the M-edge reps:  My Leisure jacket is getting... loose.  The kindle fit pretty snug in it to begin with and 5 months later, it sort of wiggles in there.  And the clear plastic front is kinda wavy.  I hold it various ways so I'm not paying attention to the wavy plastic.  The amount of wiggle room is now a little over 1/8 of an inch from side to side. 

What do you suggest, other than perhaps me putting a silicon skin thing on it or getting a new one?  Do y'all know your products do this, are they supposed to get loose, etc.  I know it wasn't a fantastically expensive purchase, but it bugs me.

[dpinmd]

My sister gave me an M-Edge Prodigy cover for my birthday.  It is the smooth leather (jade green) cover and it's VERY difficult to fold back.  It was nearly impossible when I got it.  It's better now, but still very stiff and the leather gets all bunched up when folded around.  (Which doesn't really bother me, I am actually hoping for some "character lines.")

When I was at her house the other day I noticed that she has the same case, but in the "pebbled" finish (the blue cover) and it was MUCH better for folding back on itself.  I am tempted to pick up one of the pebbled cases for myself, but wish there were a few more color options (particularly slightly more masculine colors.) 

I'm betting that the difference between the "foldability" of your sister's cover vs. yours has more to do with how long she's had it than with a difference between pebbled and smooth leather.  Just keep using yours and it will probably become just as foldable as hers in no time!  I have the Platform in the same jade green as your Prodigy, and the leather is now super-soft and flexible and easy to fold.  It was definitely stiff when i got it, but the more I used it, the more "worn in" it got.  However, as soft and flexible as it is, it still LOOKS brand-new, so if you're hoping for "character lines," you may not get those.

[SimonStern2]

I'm betting that the difference between the "foldability" of your sister's cover vs. yours has more to do with how long she's had it than with a difference between pebbled and smooth leather.  Just keep using yours and it will probably become just as foldable as hers in no time!  I have the Platform in the same jade green as your Prodigy, and the leather is now super-soft and flexible and easy to fold.  It was definitely stiff when i got it, but the more I used it, the more "worn in" it got.  However, as soft and flexible as it is, it still LOOKS brand-new, so if you're hoping for "character lines," you may not get those.

Interesting.  I believe she bought her cover when she ordered mine, so they are of the same "vintage."  Though I don't know how her usage patterns compare to mine.  BTW -- My birthday was in March, so it's been about 3 mos. now.

Thanks for the feedback.

[arshield]

There is a $10 off coupon for those that are buying the guardian "MEDGEDAD"

That is the best I could find.  $75 after coupon and shipping.  I hope they are ready to actually ship.  Unfortunately I am leaving for a canoeing trip tomorrow at 5 AM.  But hopefully it will be here before I head to the beach.

[susie539]

Hi Everyone!

The wait is over!  The M-Edge Guardian, the world’s first waterproof, floating Kindle case, is now available for sale on www.medgestore.com!

Enjoy!

The M-Edge Team
www.medgestore.com

  I can't get one for DX, I knew it wasn't on the website yet, but I was hoping that after release it would be on there, but guess they are only making it for K2 for now.

[freelantzer]

From the MEdge site: "Three internal buoyancy chambers provide distributed flotation to keep Kindle afloat and upright for in-water reading"

Wow. I don't think I'd be comfortable purposely floating my kindle.

I love that this has an anti-reflective film over the screen.

I don't think I'm in water environments enough to warrent the price tag, but if that changed, I would definitely order this. 

[fancynancy]

I sent them an email requesting instructions on how to clean the light grey interior of my Prodigy cover; this is their response:

 "we suggest warm water with a mild soap. Please remove your device from the Jacket before attempting to clean. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns. "

So, that's what I did, and it worked really well; it dried very quickly, too.

Thanks very much!  I'll try that on a soft cloth.