You might prefer to look at the Kindle 2 Cover Buying Guide. That post is specifically focused on Kindle 2 covers. This list is focused on Kindle cases for 1 and 2.
There may be a variety of reasons that you want to get a new kindle case. If you want to buy a new case/cover because the Kindle keeps slipping out the case it ships with, take a look at this excellent illustrated kindle case velcro hack on Flickr on how to use velcro with your Kindle case and make it work perfectly. This is a cheap, 15 minute solution that really works. You can also go with a single piece of velcro and a simpler solution.
Here are the best and most popular Kindle cases, covers and cover ideas -
- My absolute favorite are Strangedog.com’s hand made kindle covers – they’re reasonably priced, limited edition (by dint of necessity as opposed to marketing), hand made, and beautiful. You can also have personalized ones and/or your suggestions made. Very limited in number. You can read in them. Edit: I also really liked knitted covers I’ve seen – don’t know if anyone makes them professionally. Perhaps at etsy.com.
Strange Dog Kindle Covers
- M-Edge Genuine Leather Kindle Case. I have included a picture of the red one and the white one - I think it looks really good. They have a variety of different colors available. Its supposed to be compatible with eLuminator booklight (whatever that is). Note that there are only 3 or 4 brands of kindle cases in the Kindle Store. MEdge seems to be the most popular. Their cheaper model is out of stock.
- Another favorite is this kindle case thread at Amazon discussing how to make a Kindle cover that looks just like a book. Its strikingly beautiful and no more complaints about missing a book’s feel and touch (well i guess some people are going to miss the paper). The full size images are at http://imageevent.com/artsci/kindle.
Kindle Hand Made Cover/Case
- Kroo Reversible Kindle Sleeve (note: its a sleeve and you can’t read the kindle when its inside) - For $29.99 and good ratings (4 stars). It comes in Blue/Green, Black/Red, and Gray/Pink.
Kroo Sleeve - can
- SFBags – they have a variety of Kindle cases and covers (an earlier post). Note: You can’t read while the kindle is in these.
- Messenger Bag for Amazon Kindle
– this is an expensive one at $69.99. It has a lot of compartments and you can carry other stuff in it.
Kindle Messenger Bag
- Stylz has an interesting new leather kindle cover – the Avante Garde for $49.99. It has good features like inner pockets so do check out the pictures at their site.
Stylz Avante Garde
- Black NeoPrene Kindle Cover. This is a very reasonably priced one at $19.99.
- neoprene Kindle Cover – can
What are your favorite kindle cases? If you own any of these amazon kindle cases let us know whether you agree that these are the best of the best.
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Er… two small pieces of velcro have fixed all my Kindle problems with the cover that comes with it.
I just bought my wife the red leather M-Edge and it’s pretty nice, though not exactly cheap at $45. It arrived this week (on the same day as her back-ordered Kindle) even though the official release date is 11/30 and the Amazon page notes a one to three week delay. There is a loop on the inside spine for a pen and slots on the inside front cover for docs, business cards and/or perhaps a small notebook. No Kindlesque snap-lock technology, but the four corners seem to hold it in pretty good.
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Oberon makes the best covers for Kindle. Nothing else compares. http://www.oberondesign.com