Amazon Kindle DX Black Leather Cover (Fits 9.7" Display, Latest and 2nd Generation Kindles)
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Manufacturer: Amazon.comBrand: Amazon
Edition: Electronics
Release Date: 2009-06-10
Model: A00600
Publisher: Amazon.com
Studio: Amazon.com
Music Label: Amazon.com
Product features:
- Official book cover designed by Amazon for Kindle DX (9.7" Display, 2nd and Latest Generation)
- Secure Kindle in place with patent-pending cover hinge and strap
- Sturdy and stylish genuine leather exterior protects Kindle
- Soft charcoal grey suede interior protects screen from scratches
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Customer Review: A cautious beginning - but I am impressed
Summary: 4 Stars
With some trepidation, after reading literally all of the reviews a couple of weeks ago, I went ahead and hit the purchase button for the DX leather cover. As an engineer, I figured I could come up with some kind of work-around for the dreaded bracket-clip stress cracking problem.
When I received the cover, I did a careful inspection of the mechanism to try to get an understanding of what all the complaints were about. With a careful look, it is intuitively obvious how to attach the Kindle to the cover.
I had read in one review that simply having the cover attached, with no handling, caused stress cracking. I don't believe that is possible unless the person really mis-handled it during the attachment process. If the cover is installed properly, I can pretty much assure people that there is absolutely NO stress on the attachment points WHEN the Kindle is laying flat on a table with cover either closed or open to the left. With no stress, and with the fact that the mechanism is exactly at the proper height with regard to the slots on the Kindle, then the integration of cover-to-book cannot cause cracks in the plastic - it simply won't happen.
However, with mis-handling, stress can occur, anywhere from minor to severe:
1. There could be a small amount of stress applied to the attachment points when the cover is folded all the way back. This is something that I believe will diminish over time as the binder area looses some of its stiffness from being brand new.
2. The Kindle is secured to the back cover by the internal magnet(s). However, there is not a lot of holding power when the Kindle is held somewhat upside-down on an angle. So, some amount of attention needs to always be in play to prevent the Kindle from flopping loose on the right side. I suspect that a major cause of stress damage that others have reported is when this caution has been disregarded.
3. As the attachment brackets are metal and FIXED in a right-angle position, everything is relying on the weakest point, which is the Kindle plastic, when stress is applied. Similarly, as others have mentioned, DO NOT ever open the Kindle when the back cover is UP (Amazon tag down), as this will create the same stress.
Unfortunately, this slightly upside-down angled position is most used by my wife. Due to back injuries and operations, and neck issues, she can read only by laying in bed with books (or Kindle) angling down while propped up on pillows. So, we have already had a lot of discussion about the pitfalls in mishandling the leather cover while reading and also when opening and closing it.
She has been reading with it now for a couple of weeks and I quizzed her as to Pros and Cons. FIVE STARS!! She loves it with no complaints whatsoever. As suggested by me, she is NOT folding the cover back, but instead is using her left hand to secure the Kindle with her hand mostly close in to the binder on the felt. And her right hand kind of grasps both the Kindle and the cover which should prevent any occurrence of the Kindle flopping loose from the right side. She likes the textured feel of the pigskin leather, which was a primary reason we bought the cover -- to eliminate the super smooth feel of the back of the Kindle. And as others have also said, the interior felt is soothing to her hand.
As for the quality - I am quite relieved to find that it is of excellent quality, including the leather. There has been much ballyhooing about the "cheapness" of it. I find it to be just the opposite. Also, the leather does NOT appear (IMO) plasticized as some have said. Those saying that must be unfamiliar with leather with a pigskin texture. This looks (except for it being black) and feels no different from an NFL football. (I have fond memories of owning my first "The Duke" football when I was a teenager).
Once again, this is my first impressions of the cover. The reader must weigh this against the fact that we've only had it in our possession for a couple of weeks. I will update this review in a few months. I give it 4 Stars simply because it DOES require proper handling to prevent damage. Otherwise it would get 5 Stars in a NY minute because, as for "form, fit, and function", the design is quite impressive. Make no mistake, the "flaw" is NOT in the cover, it is in the KINDLE itself due to the fact that the Kindle lacks reinforcement inside the small slotted areas on the left edge. I expect that the next generation Kindle DX will have reinforced slots.
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Description of Amazon Kindle DX Black Leather Cover (Fits 9.7" Display, Latest and 2nd Generation Kindles)
Designed by Amazon, this is the official leather book cover for Kindle DX. This unique book cover is not only stylish, but offers optimal protection and comfort. A patent-pending hinge secures your Kindle DX to the cover. Simply attach Kindle DX into the cover and rest assured it will stay firmly in place even when you're on the go. The genuine black leather is sturdy, offering the best protection for your Kindle DX; and the soft charcoal interior protects the screen from scratches.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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