Sleeve or Case Cover?

[Seaduster]

I have ordered the Kindle Touch Wifi and now debating with myself as to what type of case to purchase.  Too many decisions    What is your preference?  A sleeve or a case cover?

[ireadbooks]

Welcome to KB, Seaduster.

I prefer a cover. I like for Kenzo to be fully covered and protected at all times.
He's also more comfortable for me to hold in a cover. Without one, he feels too light and flimsy. The cover adds some heft.

[hamerfan]

Cover for me as well. The added protection gives me peace of mind in case of an accident. There are many, many out there. Choose what you think will work for you. I got this one as the hand strap is a great idea:



Best of luck in your decision!

[KindleChickie]

Hands down Amazons lighted covers are my favorite.  The light powers off your Kindle, so no batteries and when you Kindle sleeps so does the light.  The K3 isn't the cutest or best made, but it is a very good quality and backed by Amazons awesome customer service.

[derek alvah]

I prefer a cover also. When you're out and about, take your kindle out of the sleeve and you now have two things to keep track of. The kindle and the sleeve. With a cover you just flip it open and flip it closed. Plus for me it makes the kindle more comfortable to hold with less danger of dropping it and if you do drop it or it's bumped from your hand you have the cover to help protect it. A cover is just more convenient.

[Meka]

Ditto what derek said. 

[Holly]

My preference is cover for the same reasons as the others.

[jbcohen]

I am going to be the contrarian on this issue, I think it depends on how you like to hold the kindle itself.  I have a cover for mine, its an M-Edge, but I hate it it has been hurting my hand since the extra weight of the cover is weighing down my hands in unusual places.  I almost had to get some rehabilitation for the muscles that were effected by the cover.  I might be ditching my cover for a cheap sleeve from Container Store.

[Betsy the Quilter]

I have my K1 in an Oberon cover, and love it. However, for some reason, I prefer my K-Mini nekkid, at least so far.  I have ordered a cover, we'll see.  (The cover is a whole 'nother story  )

Anyway, I use a sleeve that I made.  When I have Scout the K in my purse, I also always have my iPad in there next to it, and I think that adds protection.  (Justification to buy an iPad--"I need it to protect the $79 Kindle I just bought.  ")  But if I were just putting the K in my purse without anything else, I would want something more substantial.  And, yes, the sleeve is an extra step...but I don't find it onerous so far....

Betsy

[Ann in Arlington]

moved this thread to accessories. .  . . lots of discussions about options here.

I'm going to wait and see when I get the thing (Fire ordered).

I'm feeling like I won't be taking it out and about much, but, then again, I may. . . . I have a couple of covers for my K1 and one of those might do in a pinch until I can see how the 'real' ones are designed. . . . .

[N. Gemini Sasson]

Mine is in a Timbuktu sleeve right now, since I do most of my reading at home and prefer holding the Kindle in its bare skin. However, if I'm traveling or have a lot of appointments out and about, I switch to my leather cover for added protection.

[Chad Winters]

Mine is in a Timbuktu sleeve right now, since I do most of my reading at home and prefer holding the Kindle in its bare skin. However, if I'm traveling or have a lot of appointments out and about, I switch to my leather cover for added protection.

I do the same with my Octo sleeve and M-edge case

[dbeman]

Having not held a Kindle Touch yet I can't speak to what will work best, but I've found that, with my nook ST I actually prefer reading it without a cover. The contoured, rubberized back makes if very easy to hold. If the Kindle Touch has similar features you may want to opt for a sleeve...

 

[QuantumIguana]

I'm very pleased by the case I have for my K3. A light would be nice, but personally, I balked at the price. My case was about $9, about $13 with shipping. I like the protection that having a closable case gives.

[krm0789]

I've always had my K3 in a case, but recently prefer reading it naked. I'd like to switch to a sleeve, but I do utilize my case's stand while on my lunch break so I won't. A small part of me still wants either the Baby or a Touch, in which case I'd get a sleeve.

[JetJammer]

I've always prefered sleeves to cases - I just never could get used to reading with the case.  I really like the Waterfield sleeves (www.sfbags.com).  I've already preordered a sleeve for my KTouch and a smart case for my Fire.  I posted these in another thread, but I'll repost them because it seems appropriate

[AnelaBelladonna]

I like both because I like to change things up a bit from time to time.  For my Touch, I have ordered the Amazon lighted cover and an Oberon sleeve.....so far.

[maries]

I tried my KK/K3 without a cover when it first arrived.   I found having it in a cover especially if the cover folds back flat makes it more comfortable to hold besides making me feel it is more protected.   I like a rounded spine cover (Amazon cover, Oberon etc) but that is personal preference.  A squared spine isn't comfortable for me.    I keep the covered KK in a fabric zippered sleeve for even more protection.

My phone is in a sleeve to protect it but it is still in a case to protect it when it is out of the sleeve.   Same principle with a cover for the KK.

[H2Ogirl]

I think a cover is best. That way, I can read while my Kindle is in the cover - and it's kind of like reading a book (old school). Some even have pockets or handles that you can use if you flip the cover around to the back. I have the Prologue Cover by Verso (antique looking). Did I mention I like old school?

[cork_dork_mom]

1. Skin - keeps fingerprints from showing

2. Cover - won't loose track of it, protection in case of drops & dings, light for reading in the dark.

'nough said

[Tam]

I keep my K3 in an Amazon Lighted Cover and use a Vera Bradlet sleeve when I take it out of the house. I haven't decides yet what I want for my Fire. I think I'll wait to see how it feels once I get it.

[kahoolawe]

I have my Kindle 3 in a cover. But I ordered the sleeve for my Fire. I'm weird. Like 'em both!!!

[Alice Coyl]

Sleeves and cases are like shoes...you can't have too many.

[CoffeeCat]

For my K3 I have the Amazon Lighted Leather cover. It's a great cover however I have found that as time goes on, I've prefered having my K3 out of it's case. I also just ordered a KT so I'm leaning toward a sleeve for that. As the pp mentioned, covers are great for overall/constant protection, I just don't do much traveling where I need the cover as much.

KUP on what you pick!

[AnnetteL]

I'm planning on buying some of the $79 Kindles for Christmas gifts.

Any idea which covers/skins/cases fit those?

I've got a great lighted cover for my Kindle 3, but I have no clue what would fit the new versions with the 5-way button and w/out the keyboard. Most of the skins I see are tailored to fit a keyboard, which wouldn't look or work right.

I could go with sleeves, although that's not my first choice--but are the standard sleeves the same size as the $79 Kindles?

I've been searching and searching and can't seem to find any decent leads or answers, so I thought I'd come to the place I should have come first!