Have you seen these covers for the new Kindles?

[KayakerNC]

Here's another option on the Amazon website. This is the Belkin one that comes up if you search for a cover for the $79 kindle. I actually like it a lot. The inside black part feels like a crushed velvet-type fabric...very soft. The purple strip on the left side acts as a pocket of sorts, and the magnetic closure can be folded back to the backside when reading and it attaches itself to the back cover so it is out of the way while reading. It is a very light cover. The kindle and cover together only weigh 9 oz.  Very very light. It was 29.99 and I used my $5 SO credit on it.

This would be a GREAT picture to add to the Amazon page for this item (Share Your Own Customer Images) since they don't show what it looks like when opened.

[maries]

I got this one in the mail today. I like it MUCH better than the one I originally posted. Very lightweight, Kindle fits in perfectly. Folds back completely flat.

Thanks for posting the pic and your thoughts on this.    It sounds like a good option for the Fire although I am hoping for more color options - I think they only have this in black or purple right now.   I prefer reds but it is a nice purple.   

[KindleGirl]

This would be a GREAT picture to add to the Amazon page for this item (Share Your Own Customer Images) since they don't show what it looks like when opened.

Yeah, I could do  that....as long as it's easy to do!

** Done...very easy to do.

[tinytoy]

These covers are definitely nicer than the knock-offs I've purchased on eBay (for both the Kindle Keyboard and new $79 K3) but I just can't spring the $30+ for an official cover.  Just can't do it.  Am I cheap?

I've paid $5 and $12 for the cheapy eBay knockoffs. Not real leather but they do the job.

[KimberlyinMN]

Is there a way to use the $5 off KSO if the Kindle hasn't arrived yet?  (I'm a newbie to special offers.)

[KimberlyinMN]

Looks like there's also a pink Belkin cover, just not in stock.

[KimberlyinMN]

Does anyone else find the "purple" lighted cover for the Touch to resemble burgundy?  I've looked at four, independent, calibrated displays and it looks burgundy/maroon to me.  I know and love purple and that's not purple!   

I agree. I'm a purple fan and I don't really think the "purple" for the Amazon covers are purple.   (I like the purple like the Belkin cover.)

[PG4003 (Patricia)]

Is there a way to use the $5 off KSO if the Kindle hasn't arrived yet?  (I'm a newbie to special offers.)

Kimberly, if I'm understanding your question, the answer is no.  In order to take advantage of one of the KSO's you have to access it on your Kindle and Email the offer to yourself.  Usually you only have 3 days to email it to yourself, then once the code arrives in your mailbox you have a month or so to use it.

[Luvmy4brats]

Looks like there's also a pink Belkin cover, just not in stock.

Now you tell me 

[KimberlyinMN]

Kimberly, if I'm understanding your question, the answer is no.  In order to take advantage of one of the KSO's you have to access it on your Kindle and Email the offer to yourself.  Usually you only have 3 days to email it to yourself, then once the code arrives in your mailbox you have a month or so to use it.

Thanks Patricia! That totally answers my question.  I still can't believe that I ordered the $79 Kindle today. Then again, I can't believe that someone bought my K3 either. Thank goodness I still have it while I wait [overnight] for my K4 -- which is way better than the month or more I had to wait between selling my K2 and getting my K3.

[KimberlyinMN]

Now you tell me 

Sorry!!   I just ordered the purple myself - I sure wish the lighted purple cover was the same color as the Belkin purple, but I know I'll get that too.  I NEED a light almost all the time.