Lighted case should we worry about the hinges?

[Cardinal]

Trilby, thanks for posting that video! 

[StormRider]

Wow, some of you are pretty harsh.  Erin posted a great question and some of you blasted her for "having to find something to worry about" or "not having any common sense".  Seriously?

First off, the hinge thing is a known issue.  Therefore, her "worry" is well-founded.  Secondly, the new covers have not been redesigned in a way that totally takes care of the problem.  And third, just because we owners are careful does not mean that others around us are!  My BFF had her Kindle cracked when her husband picked it up the wrong way.  My mom lost hers when the grandkids grabbed it wrong.  And I can't even tell you how many people reach for mine out of curiosity, not just friends and co-workers but even total strangers.  And so on and so forth.

So, YES, Erin, I worry about this too and that is why I am sticking to strap-type covers only for now.  And I'm sorry that some people have such poor taste to think that they know everything.  Hope that doesn't keep you from coming back to these forums!!!

[RobertK]

Most people were not harsh. The guy that posted about "finding something to worry about" didn't leave it at that—he added some good info about that extra clip thingie to alleviate concerns. As a side note, I think he's right in that people some people tend to worry more than they ought. But his point wasn't insulting—it struck me as largely reassuring. Summary, "It's not really something you need to worry about.... and he's an extra solution if you need."

As for the common sense commentator that was uncalled for. What was lacking there wasn't sense but courtesy and decency, at least in that instance. But, that attitude wasn't representative of but a sliver of the total posts.

[Jasonmh]

I just got my lighted case and the clip works great with it.  It fits nice and snug, but not too tight.

[Tam]

Clip: Check
Amazon Lighted Case: Check
Kindle 3: Estimated delivery Sept. 17 - Hurray!!!!!!

[Laurie]

Does anybody have experience with hinge problems related to frequently removing the Kindle then putting it back? I purchased a cover for a few reasons; one being to protect the Kindle in my purse, another being to hide the ugly screensavers. But I really like the size of the K3 and prefer to use it without the cover, so I'm always removing it then putting it back on when I'm done. Will this cause any problems?
I'm leaning more and more towards an Oberon sleeve..... Can't wait to see them!

[babyd]

it is very easy to remove the kindle from the cases without any harm or wear.  You will have no issues with that aspect, I remove mine all the time and its fine, not a mark on it or loosening of the fit