how do you protect your Kindle from damage?

[Tom Diego]

The big difference is the the 4-clip attachment method on the Latitude.
The Go has 2 clips plus metal attachments that connect to the Kindle. I think that this is more secure than the Latitude.

But, maybe, metal attachments that connect to the Kindle transmit more shock during a fall. That might or might not be the cause for the damage that I experienced.

What do you think?

The Latitude doesn't use "clips", it uses neoprene retaining straps. 

The Amazon Kindle covers utilize metal hooks that fit into the tiny holes in the left side of the Kindle.  Look at some of the reviews of the Amazon cases on Amazon.com and you will see numerous people who have experienced cracks in their Kindle due to these hooks.  May people believe that the cracks happen when the Amazon cover is picked up with the Kindle upside down.  Since there is nothing to retain the Kindle on the right side, the weight of the Kindle causes undue stress on the plastic at the location of the tiny holes. 

The M-Edge Go utilizes the same type of hooks as the Amazon Kindle covers but adds the same type of retaining straps on the right side of the Kindle that the Latitude uses.  This would probably prevent the stress on the hooks by holding the right side of the Kindle if it were picked up while upside down. 

I wanted something that completely encloses the Kindle which is why I chose the Latitude.  I also was leery of anything that used hooks based on the anecdotal evidence.

[lonestar]

I use the MEdge Latitude as well.  I wanted to get away from the hook system that came with my first cover- the Amazon one.  I have my Kindle in a silicone Chaos that covers all but the joystick and the screen.  It is black and I bought that for the contrast.  This then goes in the Latitude.  I bought that because it zips all the way around.  I wanted that protection to carry my Kindle in my purse.  I then found a Vera Bradley bag that has a zipped inside pocket that is the perfect size for the Kindle.
The Oberon covers look beautiful.  I want to have the protection of the case that zips all the way around and the Oberon does not offer that.  That and the price were deal breakers for me right now.  But one day an Oberon maybe.

About that Case Crown cover-- I would never carry the Kindle cord inside the cover, next to the Kindle screen the way it shows it on Amazon.  The Latitude has a pouch on the outside.  For now, the cover and skin I have are working great for me.  I don't know how much protection they offer if I drop my Kindle but it all feels sturdy.

[laurie_lu]

When I was looking for a case, I stayed away from anything with hinges.

[CaroleC]

When I was looking for a case, I stayed away from anything with hinges.

When I first ordered my k2i, I didn't know anything about the hinges so I ordered the black Amazon cover to go with it. I don't use that cover at all due to the hinges, and it is now in its Oberon cover.

I am hoping that the k3 will fit in the same Oberon cover. If it does, then when I buy it and give away the k2i (to a dear friend), I'll give away the Amazon cover with it and put the Oberon on my k3. My friend doesn't really appreciate Oberon covers so he would probably be just as happy with an Amazon cover. 

[RichardMW]

Thanks for all the feedback.

I decided to get the mEdge Latitude.
Yes, I don't think it has more padding than the mEdge Go.
But, I think that the mounting mechanism on the Go, which attached to the Kindle 2 with metal clips that connect into the Kindle is flawed. I suspect that the shock of a fall is transmitted into the Kindle from the attachment clips and that this caused some of the problems. The latitude has 4 corner straps that hold the Kindle in place.

I seriously considered the CaseCrown Memory Foam case.
I think that it has better padding and shock protection than the Latitude.
But, the feedback at amazon.com was that the straps that hold the Kindle in place were too big and blocked both the back button and the power on-off button. This would be just annoying every day when reading on the Kindle.
http://www.amazon.com/CaseCrown-Double-Memory-Kindle2-Antique/dp/B001W3RSE0/ref=pd_cp__1

Another interesting choice was the Speck Products DustJacket.
http://www.amazon.com/Speck-Products-DustJacket-Protective-KDL2-DJ-L-BK/dp/B0032DTXDC/ref=rsl_mainw_dpl?ie=UTF8&m=A3SNNXCKUIW1O2
Interesting mounting bracket that left all the Kindle buttons exposed.
But, there was very little feedback on Amazon and I was not able to determine how good the padding protection would be.

[lonestar]

congratulations on your decision.  I hope it works well for you.

[Lyndl]

I just don't have enough cases or bags! Will I EVER have enough?!?!

Of course not! How can one possibly have enough?   

[Groggy1]

Of course not! How can one possibly have enough?   

eh - they are covers, not shoes...    I'm a guy :shrug:

[lonestar]

I can't seem to have enough shoes but somehow all I usually need is one purse.  I use it until.  That seems to apply to my Kindle cover too.  Don't know why but it is.  At lease for now.