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« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2008, 03:47:38 PM » |
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It depends on why you want them, to change the look, or for protection. I ordered a skin for mine just to change the look. I found these which looked very cool and through the forum I found them in, a lot of satisfied uses... http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30188I read the Amazon thread she linked to and that is persuaded me to give them a try. I have not gotten them yet (or my Kindle for that matter) just so you know! |
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« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2008, 04:41:08 PM » |
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I almost bought a protective skin for both Kindles but after reading mixed reviews, decided to forego the purchase. So far, I don't miss having either Kindle dressed.
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« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2008, 05:15:59 PM » |
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« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2008, 05:19:46 PM » |
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This is what I order, purely cosmetic but I like to be styling...  From this company istyles.comThey are easy to remove and do leave any sticky residue....and you can even download a screen saver (as seen in pic) to match =) |
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« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2008, 05:37:23 PM » |
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wow! That looks very kool! I didn't even realize my Kindle was nekked until I saw your picture!  Now I'm gonna have to get one! |
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« Reply #8 on: October 28, 2008, 05:53:03 PM » |
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I have not gotten mine yet but this link should answer your questions...  http://www.amazon.com/Vinyl-skins-for-kindle-available/forum/FxBVKST06PWP9B/Tx4P157Y0TO52B/1/ref=cm_cd_ef_tft_tp?_encoding=UTF8&asin=B000FI73MAThis post imparticular: "I GOT MY SKIN!!! Here's the scoop. They are vinyl 'stickers' easy to apply. It's like applying vinyl cutouts some people apply to their car windows. Easy to remove, try, try again. My advice: get a color that goes with white. The color of the kindle is visible around the edges, the buttons & scrollwheel are uncovered. They even include a bonus battery charger skin (which is cool). Easy to apply if you like crafts or just have steady fingers. O.k., the not-so downside. The Kindle engineers designed the color/texture of the kindle to hold well, and the color (white) fades into the background when you read. The skins are shiny/glossy with vibrant colors and kind of slippery to hold (not real bad, but again, like vinyl cutouts people put on car windows). Not having the Kindle 'fade' into the background may take some getting used to for me, (I should've gone with a more mellow color) so how long I'll keep the skin on, is still up in the air. Otherwise, it looks great, like an exotic sportscar. Fairly easy to apply with patience, and easy to remove (no goo) if you decide to change it or just toss it. For the money, it was worth it for me to try it. Esme. **Edit to post** Once you purchase a 'skin' - you become a 'preferred customer' and any future items you get have a 10% discount. So if you like the skin, but don't like the color--or if you want all your electronics to match, buy one item first, then go back and get the others." |
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« Reply #10 on: October 28, 2008, 10:29:41 PM » |
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I am hesitant to buy a skin, I think it would be distracting. I have one on my iPod Touch, they are very cool looking and relatively easy to apply.
As for silicone, I bought a silicone case for my husband's first iPod. It was not easy to get the iPod in or out of it, and worse, it picked up every little piece of dirt and lint it could find. After a week it looked like it was five years old. I don't know if they've improved the silicone cases since then, but I know I will never get another one for any of my electronics.
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« Reply #11 on: November 01, 2008, 01:36:29 PM » |
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My skins came today and they look great but they sent the wrong color. The funny thing is, since I ordered a different color cover, I was actually concerned that I picked the wrong colors! (see post above)...and was thinking I should have ordered the ones they sent! This is what I got:  I will get my case on Monday, so I will see how they look together. This is the 3rd time fate has stepped in and corrected a mistake I made in the world around my kindle...! A book I bought on eBay a few weeks before I even thought about buying a Kindle, never got shipped! I was regreting buying it cause it was cheaper on the Kindle and it weighs a ton. She refunded me! A case/pouch I bought, also on eBay, then regretted when I found something else I liked better... was out of stock, refund! Now this! The Kindle Gods must like me or something! p.s. I found them very easy to put on and it really gives it totally new look... =)! |
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« Reply #12 on: November 01, 2008, 01:39:21 PM » |
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These do look way cool. . . .I may have to consider a small splurge. . . .
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« Reply #13 on: November 02, 2008, 01:28:29 PM » |
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My skins came today and they look great but they sent the wrong color. The funny thing is, since I ordered a different color cover, I was actually concerned that I picked the wrong colors! (see post above)...and was thinking I should have ordered the ones they sent! This is what I got: I will get my case on Monday, so I will see how they look together. This is the 3rd time fate has stepped in and corrected a mistake I made in the world around my kindle...! A book I bought on eBay a few weeks before I even thought about buying a Kindle, never got shipped! I was regreting buying it cause it was cheaper on the Kindle and it weighs a ton. She refunded me! A case/pouch I bought, also on eBay, then regretted when I found something else I liked better... was out of stock, refund! Now this! The Kindle Gods must like me or something! p.s. I found them very easy to put on and it really gives it totally new look... =)! I just ordered this design and I can't wait to get it. It was so hard to choose which one to go with , but I may order the other skin I wanted during christmas just in case. The other one I wanted was the Zen (the one that is mostly black), because it matches my other accessories for school (usually red or black). Watch I may get the design you were supposed to get. |
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« Reply #15 on: November 03, 2008, 03:42:17 PM » |
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Wow, it looks great and I love that green cover! Thanks for posting these!
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« Reply #17 on: November 03, 2008, 04:16:17 PM » |
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I'm a photographer.... and thanks!
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« Reply #18 on: November 03, 2008, 04:29:32 PM » |
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My skins came today and they look great but they sent the wrong color. The funny thing is, since I ordered a different color cover, I was actually concerned that I picked the wrong colors! (see post above)...and was thinking I should have ordered the ones they sent!
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A book I bought on eBay a few weeks before I even thought about buying a Kindle, never got shipped! I was regreting buying it
cause it was cheaper on the Kindle and it weighs a ton. She refunded me!
A case/pouch I bought, also on eBay, then regretted when I found something else I liked better... was out of stock, refund!
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The Kindle Gods must like me or something!
p.s. I found them very easy to put on and it really gives it totally new look... =)!
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« Reply #19 on: November 04, 2008, 01:20:11 PM » |
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I have one of the Ebay silicon skins. I really like it as I like to read without the cover on. It's easy to grip and adds a little color. I did make a few adjustments to it. I cut off the spikes on the back and the piece that holds the stand up prop. Now, it fits into my original kindle case for transport.
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« Reply #20 on: November 04, 2008, 01:21:15 PM » |
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Oh yeah, and I sent the neoprene case back. It didn't fit as they said it would.
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« Reply #21 on: November 05, 2008, 10:42:51 AM » |
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Oh yeah, and I sent the neoprene case back. It didn't fit as they said it would.
Hmmm. I only got the neoprene case and not the silicone skin. It's on it's way so we'll see how I like it. |
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« Reply #22 on: November 05, 2008, 10:44:48 AM » |
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Thinking this may be the skin for me. I'm a soldier and love my kindle. The grey in the ACU pattern work well into the screen colour. We'll see if my wife goes for it as we share our Kindle . . . for now.  |
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« Reply #23 on: November 06, 2008, 11:28:52 AM » |
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I have the Silicone Skin and the Neoprene Cover. I got the Silicone with the screen protector and although was surprised that it did not have a cutout for the silver navigation bar, but a couple of swips with an exacta knife fixed that. I now use that cover almost exclusively due to the vast reduction in size it accounts for when comparing to using the provided cover. I stuff it in the Neoprene when tossing my Kindle into a tote or other bag for a day out. I did keep the proved cover for use when traveling--I think it offers more protection and I bend the front cover all the way to the back when using a booklight. I had to add velcro to use the provided cover, i never got used to that tab thing.
On the Silicone skin, I appreciate the cutouts for the power and wireless buttons and don't have a problem with those at all--and I have long nails. Really, I guess it depends on where and how you Kindle. I am NEVER without mine.
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« Reply #24 on: December 29, 2009, 03:16:32 AM » |
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Hi everyone.. Guys i bought new Phone last week and i need some good looking amazon kindle skin on it. So i have searched a lot regarding this and came through a website http://www.decalskin.com/ , Is this website is really good in providing amazon kindle skins? |
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