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Waterproof Kindle Covers and Cases no comments
Guardian eReader Case by M-Edge
If you want to take a bath with your Kindle ereader, you can of course do like Jeff Bezos and use a large ziploc bag. But now ereaders in the know have something much more cool to brave the waters in.
M-Edge, which is probably the largest manufacturer of ereader covers and cases, had a new waterproof Kindle case on display at CES.
The Guardian eReader Case is made of hard transparent polycarbonate with an anti-reflective film to cut glare while reading in sunlight. Four
latches keep the case tightly closed and an integrated gasket keeps the water out in depths of up to one meter. There are flexible sealed coverings over the buttons to allow full access to the keyboard and controls.
Internal buoyancy chambers keep the Guardian floating upright. If your ereader goes overboard while wearing the Guardian it will simply bob back up to the surface of the water in a ready to read position and you will still be smiling. In fact, this case is almost like a Coast Guard approved life vest for Kindle ereaders. Holy Kindle on a jet ski! Kindle ereaders can now go boating!
In the tub you could just let your Kindle float in front of you, leaving your hands free for a quick round of Battleship vs Mega Antimatter-Breath Giant Mutant Rubber Ducky from Tokyo Harbor between page turns.
The Guardian will be available in six different colors and should be shipping in the Spring. At CES I was told that it would probably be priced in the high double digits.
Update: M-Edge also has another water and sand resistant cover – the M-Edge Leisure Kindle Jacket
TrendyDigital WaterGuard Waterproof Case
For a less expensive albeit less protective solution, you could go with one of TrendyDigital’s WaterGuard Waterproof
awhile, and are kind of like a high tech Ziploc bag. The controls are accessed through the flexible cover. TrendyDigital makes these cases in several sizes. There are WaterGuard Cases that will work with several ereaders, including the nook, Sony Touch or Pocket Edition and the Kindle DX.
At CES I had a chance to look at some of TrendyDigital’s leather Kindle covers
cover, TrendyDigital uses a leather pocket that is closed on all of the outer edges. There are cutouts for buttons, USB ports, etc. Besides securely holding your Kindle in place, this has the added benefit of increased shock protection, especially at the corners. These covers use magnetic closures.
TrendyDigital’s leather covers are also available for the nook and Kindle DX ereaders.
Patagonia and Belkin Covers
The Patagonia Kindle Case 
The Belkin Neoprene Kindle Case 
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A Few New Kindle Covers no comments
A few interesting new Kindle covers.
Periscope Lighted Folio for the Kindle 2
This cover has a built-in reading light. The manufacturer (Periscope) says it also fits Barnes & Noble’s nook ereader, though Amazon of course only mentions Kindle 2. Besides the light there is a notepad and pen.
Periscope also makes versions to fit the Kindle 1
UPDATE: There is also a Periscope Lighted Folio for the Barnes & Noble nook
M-Edge New Yorker Kindle Jacket
This is a slim leather cover based on M – Edge’s GO! Kindle jackets. A copy of one of three well known New Yorker covers is applied using a photo sublimation process to the front cover. These jackets come with a tan microfiber interior and use a Kindle – compatible hinge system.
The Periscope cover
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More Kindle Covers no comments
There are an increasing number of Kindle covers becoming available to protect and beautify your Kindle ereaders. There just seems to be something about the Kindle ereader family that makes its readers want to personalize it. I’ll start with some lower priced covers.
Update: I have moved all the pics to the bottom of the post for formatting purposes.
Mivizu Kindle Leather Case
The Mivizu leather Kindle 2 cover
The Mivizu has no protective padding to protect your ereader in case you drop it, also you will need to lift the cover out of the way to plug in the USB as there is no opening for the USB plug. This is an economical cover that adds some protection for $19.95.
Mivizu also has a side-opening Kindle cover for $39.95. This Generation 2 model uses a slightly pebbled leather and does have some padding. This cover also comes in different colors and gets 4 1/2 star reviews.
JAVOedge Pink Croc Flip Case
If you are a fan of pink crocodiles ( and who’s not? ), you will no doubt love JAVOedge’s Pink Croc Flip Case 
JAVOedge also makes a book style case that is side-opening and that sells for $39.95.
CaseCrown Double Memory Foam Pouch Case
CaseCrown’s Kindle case
The outside of this Kindle case has an antique map design and an accessory pocket for your Kindle AC charger, etc. This case sells for $25.21.
Bobarra
Bobarra makes a variety of Kindle covers
The fabric covers have a stain resistant exterior, and are lined with microfiber or suede depending on the model. Bobarra also makes Kindle 1 covers.
Oberon Design
Oberon Design was featured on a recent episode of the excellent Kindle Chronicles podcast and is definitely one of my favorites.
Oberon’s tooled leather Kindle covers are available in a variety of ornate designs. The closure buttons on the outside of the covers are made of hand-cast pewter. The interior is lined with wool felt and there are stiffeners added to the front and back to protect the screen of your ereader. You can choose from corner straps or a velcro attachment system.
Oberon Design makes cases for Kindle 1, Kindle 2 and Kindle DX ereaders. The prices are $75.00 for the Kindle 1 and 2 models, and $118.00 for the Kindle DX cover.
There are currently 19 designs available for the Kindle 2. Each design is available in a choice of two colors (not necessarily the two colors that I show here). I would like to see more color choices available for each pattern so I inquired as to whether it is possible to order a design in a color other than that shown. Becca promptly replied, telling me that they are working on adding custom orders in 2010.
Oberon Design also makes one size of cover for the Sony ereaders that will fit the PRS-600, PRS-700 and the PRS-505. Covers for the nook are coming in January 2010.
Cole Haan
Cole Haan’s Kindle covers
Update: Amazon also has refurbished Kindle covers.
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Kindle Covers and Skins; A Short Guide for the Well-Dressed eBook Reader no comments
If your ereader is mainly read in your favorite easy chair or in bed and spends the rest of its time relaxing on a side table or tucked away safely in a drawer, then it is perfectly acceptable for your Kindle ebook reader to lounge around the house au naturel.
If however, your faithful ereader tags along on your jaunts around town, or accompanies you on your daily migrations to that house of pain where they keep you locked away every 9 to 5 - then, ladies and gentlemen, you need to cover that thing up!
Let’s face it: Having to explain to yourself or your significant other why you need to pay $180 to replace a broken Kindle screen because you were too cheap to spend $30 for a cover just will not do. And while I’m not like Monk, not exactly; trying to figure out how that new scratch on my Kindle’s housing came about is good for at least 5 minutes of distraction every time I try to read something on it.
Okay, so you agree with me that it’s about time that you get some clothes for your Kindle before you let it out of the house, but what are the best dressed Kindles wearing about town these days?
Kindle Covers
For Kindle owners probably the most obvious and first encountered cover will be the “official” Amazon Kindle Leather Cover
Probably the best alternatives for most Kindles and their readers are the M-Edge Kindle covers
If you are taking your Kindle for a day at the beach or will be spending time together poolside, you might want to consider the TrendyDigital WaterGuard Waterproof Case for Kindle
If your Kindle is more adventurous and likes to style in something a bit more unique, then there are at least a couple of boutique shops to visit:
Handmade, beautiful design, high quality, 
very reasonable price: Sold Out. That pretty much sums it up. All of StrangeDog’s Kindle covers are handmade by StrangeDog himself. If your Kindle wants one of these beauties you will need to put your name on the waiting list and you will be emailed when a batch of Kindle covers in your favorite design is ready. StrangeDog may also do custom orders if you ask him nicely.
Borsa Bella makes fabric carrying bags for Kindle 1, Kindle 2 and Kindle DX ereaders. These are
nice looking machine washable designer bags and of high quality. To protect your ereader’s screen you should use together with a quality Kindle cover. Borsa Bella will take custom orders but charges an additional 10 % for this service.
Kindle Skins
Kindle skins are form fitting and sexy; like leotards for your Kindle. They protect the housing of your ereader from scratches, but will not protect the
screen. This is a great way to personalize your Kindle and make it feel unique and special. Many chic Kindle ereaders wear a skin under their cover in a color and pattern carefully chosen to complement said cover. Decal Girl has hundreds of high quality vinyl skins for Kindle 1, Kindle2 and the Kindle DX, and many other devices as well. Decal Girl’s skins are designed to be removable should your Kindle wish to re-accessorize. Decal Girl is kind of like Victoria’s Secret for the Kindle family.
