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Kindle cover sale at Myhabit no comments
Amazon is having a Kindle cover sale at Myhabit. This is a private sale site Amazon launched earlier this year. You need to be a member, but this is very easily accomplished by signing in with your Amazon account.
The Kindle cover sale features leather covers from Graphic Image and ends Sept 2 at 9AM PT, but some of the covers are already sold out.
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Waterproof Kindle Covers and Cases no comments
Note: This article is about Kindle 2 waterproof covers. Please see my post on Kindle 3 waterproof and water resistant covers if that is what you are looking for.
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 is now available
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 
Related Reading: Please see my other Kindle and ereader cover posts.
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Kindle Covers and Skins; A Short Guide for the Well-Dressed eBook Reader no comments
Note: This article is about Kindle 2 covers. If you are looking for Kindle 3 covers and skins please see my more recent posts.
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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.
