Lighted case should we worry about the hinges?

[erin22]

I got my blue lighted case today and I have to say it is really sharp looking. I am very happy with it. I can't help worrying about the hinge system and the kindle cracking though, it is just ingrained in me from my K2 days. I am considering putting a bit of Velcro on the back to hold it down on the right. Not sure if Velcro will stick to the case lining though.

Anyone else worried about this?

[LibbyD]

If you follow the instructions there is no reason to worry.  I wouldn't attach Velcro -- first because it's not needed and second because it might damage the coating that's on the back of the Kindle.

[Whidbeyislandgirl]

Not worried at all..... it's not like you hold it with the weight of the Kindle hanging on the hinges. With it supported by the cover, even when upright, seems like it would be secure and safe.

[KindleGirl]

I got my blue lighted case today and I have to say it is really sharp looking. I am very happy with it. I can't help worrying about the hinge system and the kindle cracking though, it is just ingrained in me from my K2 days. I am considering putting a bit of Velcro on the back to hold it down on the right. Not sure if Velcro will stick to the case lining though.

Anyone else worried about this?

Yep, I like my new Amazon cover, but it does worry me too. The kindle can move around if you happen to not hold it perfectly straight all of the time. When I'm reading I end up having to get up and do things for the kids, etc. so even though I am really careful with my kindle all of the time, I have to be even more careful now that nothing is holding the right side down. I take the elastic band and hook it over the top right corner when I am reading and that makes it way more secure in case I happen to move it the wrong way. I am used to the Oberon covers for my K2 and my kindle never moved in those.

[erin22]

If you follow the instructions there is no reason to worry.  I wouldn't attach Velcro -- first because it's not needed and second because it might damage the coating that's on the back of the Kindle.

Following the directions for attaching the Kindle doesnt really have anything to do with the fact that there is nothing holding down the right side of the Kindle and it can easily get pulled away from the back cover causing strain on the plastic where the hinges attach.

[LauraB]

Following the directions for attaching the Kindle doesnt really have anything to do with the fact that there is nothing holding down the right side of the Kindle and it can easily get pulled away from the back cover causing strain on the plastic where the hinges attach.

Mine doesn't pull away on the right side at all. I followed the directions, at first it did pull a little, then I read the fine print that said if you can see any of the gold on the hinge you either don't have it on the hinge "tight enough" (meaning the hinge deep enough into the kindle, or-and this is what I did- didn't slide the top hinge back up after I put the kindle on the hinges. Now it doesn't lift enough to slip paper under, never mind velcro.

[julip]

Mine doesn't pull away on the right side at all. I followed the directions, at first it did pull a little, then I read the fine print that said if you can see any of the gold on the hinge you either don't have it on the hinge "tight enough" (meaning the hinge deep enough into the kindle, or-and this is what I did- didn't slide the top hinge back up after I put the kindle on the hinges. Now it doesn't lift enough to slip paper under, never mind velcro.

I agree - the first time I put it on, the gold disappeared immediately. Later on I took it out then put it back in and noticed the gold showing. That's when I noticed the part in the directions about the gold, and it does make a big difference. I don't know if the original Amazon cover had two toned hinges as the only hinged cover I had for K2 was the Cole Haan, but it is a good feature they implemented to ensure it is installed correctly.

[LibbyD]

Following the directions for attaching the Kindle doesnt really have anything to do with the fact that there is nothing holding down the right side of the Kindle and it can easily get pulled away from the back cover causing strain on the plastic where the hinges attach.

Oh.  Sorry.  I should have also said DON'T OPEN IT FROM THE BACK.  There is actually a little bit of common sense involved.

[erin22]

Wow okay I am done in this thread since so far I have been told I dont know how to follow directions and have no common sense.

[Mac Jones]

Frankly, i'm a bit surprised Amazon didn't redesign the case. There must have been more than a few complaints.

I guess they didn't have enough returns to warrant a redesign. Either that, or it's some sort of corporate denial thing and culpability issue.

Either way, the problem is forgetting that you have to handle the thing with kid gloves , and it swings on the hinge while you wonder if it's stressing the insides.

It may not break, but it makes some of us nervous.  A bad design i think. (we've been saying it now for how long?)

[LauraB]

Mine doesn't swing from the back, or any other way.  It doesn't lift from the back at all when I handle it or the case. Sure I could force it to do it, but it is clear which side is the front. And I have no intention of attempting to force it to swing. It just doesn't do it naturally. I don't know how to explain it in type as I'm a visual person.

[Mac Jones]

Mine doesn't swing from the back, or any other way.  It doesn't lift from the back at all when I handle it or the case. Sure I could force it to do it, but it is clear which side is the front. And I have no intention of attempting to force it to swing. It just doesn't do it naturally. I don't know how to explain it in type as I'm a visual person.

That's right, at least with the new case it's obvious which side is the front. The first hinge case they made, as I remember it, wasn't so clear.

[KindleGirl]

The lighted and unlighted covers must be different. I do know how to follow directions also and I know I have mine hooked correctly (I've had hinge covers before). My only directions included were: hook, rotate, slide, release..each with a picture. That's it for directions. There is no gold on the hinges for the unlighted cover (or at least mine). Everything is black and it most certainly will still move on the right side if you happen to tip it a little bit other than reading position. Yes, the front is obvious and no one would open it backwards, but other things do happen. Like kids or adults that may not know it can't be tipped or flipped a little bit.

 

Oh.  Sorry.  I should have also said DON'T OPEN IT FROM THE BACK.  There is actually a little bit of common sense involved.

This was quite rude and uncalled for I think...we are adults here and know which are the fronts and backs of the covers. You can't see her cover and if it happens to be like mine, it will pull away from the back quite easily. Any item being manufactured always has a small variance and her's just may have more wiggle room than yours.

[Shetlander]

I have the Amazon cover without the light and like it a lot, but there were no fine print directions, just four pictures with minimal print and my hinges are completely black.  And there is lots of give on the right side.  I know not to pick it up from the back, but if I don't hold the cover/K3 just so, there is some separation.  I think there must be some variance among hinges/covers out there.  Velcro is a likely addition to my cover in the near future (as soon as I get the skin on) at this point. 

[CaroleC]

I had an Amazon cover for my k2 before I bought my Oberon, and when the elastic wasn't around the front I sometimes accidently started opening it from the back. I am just more human and imperfect that I would like to be, it seems. I also had trouble removing the cover since mine came without the little instruction sheet that most seem to come with. I nearly destroyed it trying to remove it. (Note to self: great force is not required for removing a hinged cover! LOL   )

I would still consider hinges, but right now I am waiting to see what covers, if any, come out with corners. I am also considering a simple sleeve, such as the M-edge Touring sleeve.

[kari]

Someone mentioned either using a little Velcro on that right side or possibly that double-sided tape that can be re-positioned.  If anyone tries anything and it works great, please post it on the boards somewhere b/c I am one who would probably like a little extra security over there too.  Mine is due to be here Mon or Tues so I'll check it out and see what I think when the time comes.

[groucho]

I was just thinking....instead of double-sided tape, how about one or two small wads of Blu-Tack on the right (free side) of the Kindle?  Will that not do the trick?

[amafan]

I got my blue lighted case today and I have to say it is really sharp looking. I am very happy with it. I can't help worrying about the hinge system and the kindle cracking though, it is just ingrained in me from my K2 days. I am considering putting a bit of Velcro on the back to hold it down on the right. Not sure if Velcro will stick to the case lining though.

Anyone else worried about this?

I'm not.  It seems very solid to me. 

[Wunderkind]

The lighted and unlighted covers must be different. I do know how to follow directions also and I know I have mine hooked correctly (I've had hinge covers before). My only directions included were: hook, rotate, slide, release..each with a picture. That's it for directions. There is no gold on the hinges for the unlighted cover (or at least mine). Everything is black and it most certainly will still move on the right side if you happen to tip it a little bit other than reading position.

You are correct about the hinges being different between the lighted and unlighted cases. The lighted cases have gold hinges as this is how the power from the Kindle is transmitted to power the light. Since this isn't needed on the unlighted covers, those hinges are black.

[Dan]

You just need to follow those directions and not try and do it as I tried which was to do it sans directions.   Luckily I was able to pull the K3 back off the hinges and redo it without damaging it.

[Shetlander]

You just need to follow those directions and not try and do it as I tried which was to do it sans directions.   Luckily I was able to pull the K3 back off the hinges and redo it without damaging it.

I have the cover without the light, I did follow the (pictures) directions and I honestly don't know how I could get it on any better than it is currently.  It still leaves the right side too loose, IMO. 

[PaulGuy]

I got my blue lighted case today and I have to say it is really sharp looking. I am very happy with it. I can't help worrying about the hinge system and the kindle cracking though, it is just ingrained in me from my K2 days. I am considering putting a bit of Velcro on the back to hold it down on the right. Not sure if Velcro will stick to the case lining though.

Anyone else worried about this?

Some people just need to worry about something. I have a colleague at work like this. At those rare times when there seems to be nothing to worry about he worries about that.  

On a more helpful note, I found this little clip thingy to be very effective for locking down my DX to the back cover making it impossible to absentmindedly open from the back regardless the number margaritas I've had. I'll have to check it out on the lighted cover when I get it.







http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003F5C0PK/ref=oss_product

[erin22]

Some people just need to worry about something. I have a colleague at work like this. At those rare times when there seems to be nothing to worry about he worries about that. 

Thanks for your very helpful opinion, it added a lot to the discussion.

[lonestar]

Some people just need to worry about something. I have a colleague at work like this. At those rare times when there seems to be nothing to worry about he worries about that.  

On a more helpful note, I found this little clip thingy to be very effective for locking down my DX to the back cover making it impossible to absentmindedly open from the back regardless the number margaritas I've had. I'll have to check it out on the lighted cover when I get it.

Thank you for this link PaulGuy.  I have the Amazon light cover and love it.  I have not been too worried about the right side of my K3 but I like that clip.  Please let us know how it works.  A little added security doesn't hurt.  Margaritas?  I'm thinking that sounds good on Sunday afternoon.  You are a true inspiration in so many ways.

[joolz]

Yep, it makes me nervous. *I* know to be careful, but I have a 7 year old, and accidents happen. There are Command adhesive trips for hanging pictures that are like velcro - there are two sides, one for the wall and one for the frame (or, one for the Kindle and one for the case). I think I will try it.