Kindle Wireless Reading Device, Wi-Fi, 6″ Display, Graphite – Latest Generation
The all-new Kindle has a new electronic-ink screen with 50 percent better contrast than any other e-reader, a new sleek design with a 21 percent smaller body while still keeping the same 6-inch-size reading area, and a 17 percent lighter weight at just 8.5 ounces. The new Kindle also offers 20 percent faster page turns, up to one month of battery life, double the storage to 3,500 books, built-in Wi-Fi, a graphite color option and more—all for only 9.
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List Price: $ 139.00
Price: $ 139.00
Kindle Lighted Leather Cover, Black (Kindle 3G Wireless Reading Device, Free 3G + Wi-Fi, 6″ Display Kindle)
- Light draws power from Kindle device. No batteries required
- Built-in, retractable LED reading light pulls out from the back cover when needed, and slides away to become invisible when not in use
- Stylish genuine leather exterior. Soft, grey, microfiber suede interior protects Kindle
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Our new design seamlessly incorporates a reading light into the cover, so you can carry your Kindle wherever you go and always have a reading light with you. Simply pull the light out to illuminate Kindle when you need it, and slide it away to be invisible when you don’t. And since the light draws its power from Kindle, no batteries are needed. The contoured, pebble-grain leather (available in 7 different colors) keeps your Kindle safe and secure, while the soft charcoal microfiber interior protects the screen from scratches. The cover is designed to fold back, so you can read comfortably with just one hand. The built-in, retractable LED light pulls out to illuminate Kindle, and slides away when not in use.
Never Be Without a Light Our all-new Kindle cover features an integrated, retractable LED reading light that lets you read comfortably anytime, anywhere. The high-quality LED light illuminates Kindle’s paper-like display, adding brightness without adding glare. A permanent part of the cover, the reading light is located in the top right-hand corner of the back cover. When needed, simply pull the light out and it automatically illuminates, eliminating the need for a separate power switch. To turn the light off, slide it back in to the corner of the cover. Since the light is powered by Kindle’s battery, no batteries are needed.
How It Works In addition to securing Kindle in place, our new hinge system conducts electricity from Kindle’s battery to the reading light – when Kindle is attached to the hinge, an electrical connection is formed that powers the light. The cover’s hinge points are gold-plated, to ensure a reliable electrical connection. Gold is used because of its ability to make good electrical contact even with low force, and for its corrosion resistance. Secure Your Kindle in Four Easy Steps
Reading with the cover on, you can easily access Kindle’s navigation features and power switch, while the rounded edges offer a perfect fit in your hands. The cover is designed to fold back, so you can read comfortably with just one hand. And the retractable reading light is easily accessible with the cover open or folded back.
On the Go This compact cover is perfect for taking Kindle wherever you go. The sleek leather ensures the ultimate fit and protection, without adding bulk or weight. Our patent-pending hinge system secures Kindle in place, and an elastic strap keeps the cover firmly closed for maximum screen protection. Simply attach Kindle to the hinge, apply the strap, and rest assured it will stay securely in place even when you’re on the go. You’ll never be without a reading light, and since the light draws its power from Kindle, no batteries are needed.
 Amazon’s official Kindle lighted cover features contoured, pebble-grain leather available in 7 different colors.
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Read Kindle easily in the dark with Amazon’s revolutionary, all-new lighted leather cover.
The hinge points are gold-plated to ensure a reliable electrical connection. No batteries required.
Read easily with one hand, with or without the light on.
Protect your Kindle on the go, and never be without a reading light
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List Price: $ 59.99
Price: $ 59.99
Review by Ron Cronovich for Kindle Wireless Reading Device, Wi-Fi, 6″ Display, Graphite – Latest Generation
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If you’re trying to choose between a nook and a kindle, perhaps I can help. My wife and I bought a nook, a kindle 2, and a kindle DX last month, just days before the kindle 3 was announced. After using them intensively for a few weeks, we returned them and pre-ordered two kindle 3′s, which we have in our hands now. We’ve each read a few chapters and a few newspaper articles on our kindle 3′s and are very happy with them, so far.
First, reasons why we prefer the kindle over nook:
* Page refresh speed
Kindle 2 was twice as fast as nook, Kindle 3 is slightly faster yet. However, I read a whole book on the nook and didn’t find page refresh to be so slow as to be annoying. You get used to it, and automatically develop the habit of pressing the page turn button a second before you need it.
* Navigation speed
Here is where the kindle has a huge advantage. Moving the cursor around the screen (e.g. to select things) is way, way, way better on kindle than nook. When you use the rocker button (on kindle 3, or the joystick on kindle 2), the cursor moves almost immediately. In contrast, when you use the “virtual rocker button” on nook’s color touch screen, there’s a noticeable lag before the cursor moves. Plus, just to get to the cursor control on the nook, you have to turn on its color touch screen (which is normally off when not in use, to save battery power). This adds to the lag time.
* Screen contrast
You’ve seen Amazon’s claims that the Kindle 3 e-ink has 50% better contrast. I can tell you, it makes a difference, particularly in low light conditions, when you have to strain a little to make out the not quite as dark characters on Kindle 2 and Nook. When lighting is not ideal, it’s much easier and more pleasant to read on Kindle 3 and Kindle DX than on Nook or Kindle 2.
* Battery life
The nook’s color LCD touch screen drains its battery quickly – I could never get more than 5 days out of a charge. We got at least 7 days or more on the Kindle 2, and supposedly the Kindle 3′s battery lasts slightly longer between charges than Kindle 2.
* Weight
Nook weighs about 3 ounces more than the new Kindle, and you can really feel the difference. Without a case, Nook is still light enough to hold in one hand for long reading sessions without fatigue. But in a case, Nook is a heavy sucker and wears you out after a while. I found myself taking Nook out of its case when I was reading Girl Who Kicked the Hornets Nest. The new Kindle 3 is so light, even in a case, my wife and I read on our new kindles until quite last last night, each holding them in their lighted leather case with one hand (we are such an old married couple!).
Reasons some people might prefer the nook:
* In-store experience
If you need help with your nook, you can take it to any barnes and noble and get a real human to help. You can take your nook into the coffee shop section of your local B&N store and read any book for free for up to one hour per day. When you take your nook to B&N, some in-store special deals and the occasional free book pop up on your screen.
* User-replaceable battery
After a year or two of moderate use, the battery will start to lose its ability to hold a charge. Nook’s battery is user-replaceable and relatively inexpensive. To replace Kindle’s battery, you must ship your Kindle to Amazon. Amazon’s customer service told me that they ship you back a DIFFERENT kindle (though the same model as yours) with a new battery inside. I really don’t like this, at all.
* ePub and loaning e-books
Nook uses the ePub format, a widely used open format. Amazon uses a proprietary ebook format. Many libraries will “lend” ebooks in the ePub format, which works with nook but not kindle. Nook owners can “loan” ebooks they purchased to other nook owners for up to two weeks. You can’t do this with kindle.
* Nook’s color LCD touchscreen
This could be a pro or con, depending on your preferences. It makes nook hipper and less drab than kindle. Some people enjoy using the color LCD to view their library or navigate. I did, at first. But after two weeks of use, and comparisons with my wife’s kindle, I found the dedicated buttons of the kindle easier and far quicker to use than the nook’s color touchscreen. I also found the bright light from the color screen distracting when I was trying to read a book or newspaper (though when not in use, it shuts off after a minute or so to conserve battery).
A few other notes:
* MP3 player
I’ve used it on the Kindle 3, and it has less features than a first-generation ipod shuffle (no way to select a specific track to hear, let alone see the name of the currently playing track).
* Web browser
The browser on Kindle 3 is easier to use than Nook’s browser, particularly when navigating. But neither is really very good, most people will probably use their e-reader’s browser only in a pinch.
* PDF support
Viewing PDFs is better on Kindle 3 than on Kindle 2 or nook, but still not that great. You have to zoom in on part of the page and pan around to read the page, which is slightly cumbersome; this is less an issue on Kindle DX, because of the DX’s much bigger display. Graphics in my PDF documents don’t usually display correctly on Kindle, and sometimes Kindle can’t even open the PDF file if it has certain kinds of graphics. I imagine the only worthwhile use of Kindle’s PDF compatibility would be if you’re trying to read an e-book that comes in PDF format, provided it was pre-formatted for reading on a device with a 6″ display. Of course, you can convert many PDF documents to Kindle’s native format (you do this by attaching the PDF document to an email that you send to a certain address).
SUMMARY:
Nook and Kindle each offer their own advantages. We like the nook’s user-replaceable battery, compatability with ePub format, and in-store experience. But we strongly prefer Kindle 3 because its performance is far zippier, it’s screen is easier to read, and its smaller and lighter so it’s more portable and more comfortable to hold in one hand for long reading sessions.
Review by C. Vincent for Kindle Wireless Reading Device, Wi-Fi, 6″ Display, Graphite – Latest Generation
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I woke up to a nice surprise this morning: a new kindle as a gift. I have an iPad and a Kindle DX, but I guess someone heard my complaints of them being too heavy and difficult to do extended-reading on. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love my iPad and DX, but this new generation of Kindle is perfect for reading outside and for long periods of time. The iPad gets completely washed out in sunlight and often irritates my eyes staring at it for more than a couple of hours. The DX was my go-to device for those extended/outdoor reading periods, but now I have a new friend for reading novels. Instead of a replacement, this one seems more like a companion to the other devices and is a different class. The iPad works great for web browsing, shopping, productivity, games, etc while the Kindle falls short in those areas. The Kindle works great for reading novels, where the iPad falls short. For those that love to do extended-reading of magazines, newspapers, research articles, etc, I find that the DX is the go-to device.
Without a doubt, the size and weight of the new kindle is the biggest draw for me. It’s smaller than the last edition by a significant margin. I’ve played around with the Kindle 2 and was impressed, but now looking at the size of the new Kindle, I’m blown away. It’s the absolute perfect size. Smaller would be unmanageable and larger wouldn’t feel nearly as good. This is a device that you can hold up, read, and just forget that it’s there. Compared to other e-readers I’ve tried, it’s much smaller and much lighter.
One of my biggest complaints about the previous generation Kindles and the DX is the speed. It sometimes takes a while after you push `next page’ for it to actually change. In addition, the web browsing feature was so slow and clunky that it is really unusable in my opinion. Two additions to the new Kindle have helped attenuate these issues. First, the pages do flip quicker (albeit, still slow in my opinion), and the addition of wifi has allowed faster connection for wireless activities (much better than only relying on 3G). I still can’t see myself using the Kindle as an internet browsing tool or really doing much online aside from purchasing reading material, but the faster connection at least opens up the possibility – something that would only frustrate me on previous editions.
The new Kindle also offers a better contrast than previous editions and it looks fantastic compared to every other e-reader I have seen. I have no trouble seeing the screen in dim light or in bright sunlight – it really opens up the ability to read almost anywhere you are. Of course, you’ll still need a separate light for extremely dark areas.
Another big addition to the Kindle 3 is that it offers double the storage compared to Kindle 2. I’ve never had a problem with the amount of storage since I can’t possibly see myself filling up that much space (I don’t put mp3′s on it), but perhaps in the future, if certain applications or media files are put on the kindle, it could have been a problem. The additional space in the new model is definitely a welcome addition, but bringing back the memory card slot that was included on Kindle 1 would have been an even more welcome addition in my opinion.
Among e-readers, I definitely recommend the Kindle 3 if not just because it has a better size/form-factor, contrast, battery life, and speed compared to every other e-reader I have tried. On top of that, you get the wonderful amazon buying experience and selection for all your literature and can keep your kindle library intact between whatever other device you want to download a Kindle application onto.
The question of whether you need a Kindle vs another type of device for reading becomes a little more tricky and really comes down to what you want to use it for.
Do you want a device to read novels on, perhaps read outside, and have something very light that you almost forget it’s there? Buy the Kindle.
Do you want something to lie in bed with for short periods of time while surfing the web? I might suggest going with the iPad, a different tablet, or a netbook.
Do you already have a Kindle 1 or 2? That’s a tough one…. I don’t think the new edition has enough `new’ to it to warrant the upgrade in my mind, but some might value the new size and wifi capabilities even more-so than I do. For me, the new Kindle was a welcome addition to my family of devices since I didn’t have anything anywhere near its form factor and convenience.
Should you get 3G + Wifi or just Wifi? I think this question can be answered simply by asking yourself if you travel a lot. Being able to buy books and access wireless content on the road is an indispensable option and well worth the extra money in my mind. Keeping the device mainly at home or near wifi hotspots really negates the need for 3G though.
Overall, I have to give the Kindle a 5 star rating because it does what it was designed to do very well, and in my opinion better than any of the competition. While the new features and capabilities aren’t game-changing and truly outstanding, it is smaller, more capable, and better than any other e-reader out there. If you want `one device to handle it all’, this isn’t the place to look, but If you want a fantastic device solely for reading books, this is what you want.
Review by SPG for Kindle Wireless Reading Device, Wi-Fi, 6″ Display, Graphite – Latest Generation
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Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R21YU59NMOGKUR I just received my new Kindle, and my early impressions are very positive – it’s definitely a solid step up from the previous generation Kindle. Check out my video review to see/hear more!
Review by FantasyReader for Kindle Wireless Reading Device, Wi-Fi, 6″ Display, Graphite – Latest Generation
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When I first unboxed the new K3, I was slightly disappointed. The new 5-way appeared to be harder to used than the little joystick of the K2. I have to say, though, two days later, I’m liking it much better. Since I’m getting used to it so quickly, I think in another day I won’t know the difference.
The size is absolutely perfect. In the Amazon cover, it is exactly like reading from a paperback book. It’s noticeably lighter and easier to hold for reading, even with arthritis in my hands. The page turn buttons are wonderful. Almost no noise, and you don’t have to push them as hard. It should make it much easier for those with weak or disabled hands. I also like have next page and previous buttons on both sides. I didn’t think it would make a difference to me, but it really does.
I tried a couple of times to connect the WiFi, but didn’t get it to work. Today I had more time so I thought I’d try to puzzle through it. But when I navigated to the wireless menu, it had somehow figured out how to connect on its own. The browser is MUCH faster, and it made buying a book a breeze.
I haven’t had it long enough to comment on the extended battery life. But I was honestly fine with the more than 10 days I always got with K2.
And the FONTS! My word what a difference! I can practically read in the dark! I’ve been able to reduce the font size from 4 to 2. Combine sharper contrast with better fonts and it’s an unbeatable combo.
The ONLY thing I would change if I could is to move the Menu button, and especially the Back button. I’m having a little trouble navigating with the down arrow because I hit Back. But I’m starting to get the hang of it.
All in all, I think Amazon hit it out of the park with the K3!
Review by Paladin08 for Kindle Wireless Reading Device, Wi-Fi, 6″ Display, Graphite – Latest Generation
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Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/ROD4MDMGPBD2B NOTE: Amazon limits the video size and duration, so I targeted what I thought were some key points.
I check comments, so leave one if you have any questions not covered in the video or below and I’ll try and answer.
First off I love this device!!
Like ipods are the king of MP3 players, this is the king of ebook readers in my opinion.
I’ve been looking at this thing for at least 7+ hrs today and my eyes don’t feel tired at all.
If you want. . .
* a low cost eBook reader
* that allows you to read books
* looks great
* easy to setup
* easy to hold/carry
. . . then look no further than this product!
**Adding updates as I find other feature behaviors**
- The comic I converted to PDF when emailed to my kindle email address the conversion process didn’t like it too much. Better to not use the conversion process for those types of PDFs. Other PDF’s converted just fine.
- Emailing PDF = the conversion process seems to cut off the cover page each time
- Emailing and having amazon convert is fast. I like it!
- You can plug the kindle into the USB, then “eject” it from the OS. This allows you to continue to charge the kindle and read it at the same time. You could also just plug it into an electrical socket and read from it too.
- If you stop/pause your MP3 music it will start all the way back at track #1. This is not an MP3 player. It also plays the most recently added track first
- 10 minutes it goes into sleep mode, but if you leave Wi-fi on = drains your battery quicker. Better to turn Wi-fi off when not using it
- Buy a case to protect it and get yourself a light for times when you don’t have enough light to read by. This is not a cell-phone screen, meaning you can’t read it in the dark. The screen very much simulates paper in this case.
- Manual even states…you cannot connect the Wi-fi to a corporate wi-fi. Most companies require VPN of some sort, which is not supported here.
- Loaded a 25Mb PDF and when when trying to search I get the following error message, “”your search can not be completed as this item has not been indexed. Please try again later.” Found forum posts that said give the Kindle at least 10 minutes to complete indexing the file. . .longer if file if big. Sure enough, about 30 minutes later I tried again and was able to search this large PDF.
- Just got back from Starbucks
* Turned wi-fi on
* Menu > Settings > Wifi Settings and selected the attwifi network option
* Home > Menu > Experimental > Launch browser
* zoom in on the terms & agreement checkbox and use the spacebar to check the box
* click continue button and you are on the internet at the coffee shop!!
Review by Fernando for Kindle Lighted Leather Cover, Black (Kindle 3G Wireless Reading Device, Free 3G + Wi-Fi, 6″ Display Kindle)
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Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RK82JHH4KEIPC This is a comparison between mighty bright and the kindle cover light. NOTE: the bottom left of the kindle is the part that receives the less light because it is the farthest away. The light still shines well enough to read the bottom left of the kindle , but the light distribution is not even.
Review by Roxanne Mchenry for Kindle Lighted Leather Cover, Black (Kindle 3G Wireless Reading Device, Free 3G + Wi-Fi, 6″ Display Kindle)
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I bought the burnt orange color cover so I can spot my Kindle where ever I leave it easily–and hopefully not misplace it! The cover is good quality leather, and even with the cover on, I can slip the K3 into my small purse without squeezing it in–something I could not do with my coverless Kindle 2.
I think for an easy purchase without having to buy a separate book light, the Kindle 3 lighted cover is a good choice. The light worked _great_ reading in bed last night. I could see all of the lighted screen just fine with the upper right corner a bit brighter. See the pics I loaded to customer images for the lighted cover to see the light in action in a dark room, and what the cover looks light from the back.
Pluses: Built in light that slips securely out of the way, no batteries to replace, better clips/fit than past covers that connect to Kindle, adequate to light the entire screen, no looking for a booklight, no clipping a booklight to my Kindle and scratching or damaging it, the book light LEDs point down towards the screen, so no bright lights in your eyes.
Minuses: The cover’s weight doubles the weight of the Kindle 3 in your hand, the book light stays in one corner and doesn’t move around the Kindle, uses more Kindle battery life (it’s powered by the Kindle 3 — and I noticed a definite drain on the battery from using the light)
UPDATE: I used the Kindle light for a couple days now, and the battery life goes down noticeably as you use the light (esp. if you keep the wireless “On”). Last night I read with the light for about 2 hours after a full charge and today the battery looks down about 15%. At that rate of use (with no wireless constantly “On” and regular reading in the daylight), I estimate the battery will need charging after approx. 1 week.
If the overall cover+Kindle weight is an issue for you–more than protecting your Kindle and the handy light–then this cover is not for you.
Kindle Lighted Leather Cover alone = 233 grams or 8.2 oz
Kindle Lighted Leather Cover + Kindle 3 = 447 grams or 15.75 oz. (almost 1 lb.)
I have to say I’m getting used to the weight with the cover as I use it. The piece of mind of extra Kindle protection, plus a handy light whenever you need it, is worth the trade off for me.
Review by John Deurbrouck for Kindle Lighted Leather Cover, Black (Kindle 3G Wireless Reading Device, Free 3G + Wi-Fi, 6″ Display Kindle)
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For a folio type case, this looks and feels great and works very well. It does add significantly to the weight but that seems a predictable consequence of using leather, making it stiff enough to offer real protection, and building in a light.
Attaching Kindle is very simple using the directions on the product page. Make sure you heed the warning to work at it until ALL the gold is covered, which tells you Kindle is securely attached. Removing is quite simple: Slide down the top hook and rotate Kindle right off. I’m using a fingertip to do it rather than a fingernail. It’s quick and easy enough to attach and detach Kindle that I won’t have any difficulty switching to “naked” reading at will.
The cord seems to me strong enough for its purpose, but only time will tell. When the cover is closed, the cord is buried in a “channel” in the front cover so should not normally be subjected to much stress and strain. I did remove the little “flag” attached to the cord. Even without using fingernails, it’s easy to open the cord up. Others have posted about the cord being in the way during reading, especially when holding Kindle and case in “open book” form. I put the cord between Kindle and the back cover, solving the issue to my own satisfaction. YMMV.
I don’t think I’ll use the “book style” reading position much. I’ll “break the spine” as I did with my K2′s case and read with the front cover folded flat against the back. It feels good like that, but when I have good light and will be reading a while I expect I’ll do as I did with my K2: Remove Kindle from the case and read “naked.” Still, even brand new, the leather folds flat easily and it’s comfortable to hold and read.
The light seems to me to be well placed. I don’t get any glare in any of my normal reading positions, so don’t have a practical issue with its lack of adjustability. One very nice feature, particularly since it’s powered by Kindle’s battery, is that it turns off when Kindle turns off. So if you fall asleep reading, your light won’t just keep running. I find it a bit stiff to pull out, but I expect it will ease in time. Also maybe stiff is good, as you don’t want it just lolling out on its own while you’ve got it stowed away. Still, folks with difficulty applying much force with their fingers could find this an issue.
I bought this unseen, intending to return it if it didn’t work well. It won’t be going back. I may in fact buy another case for travel, as by design this folio style case is open on three sides. In some situations I would want more dust and bang protection, but I still give five stars because this is an unavoidable consequence of this style of design.
Review by Susan Lynn Umpleby for Kindle Lighted Leather Cover, Black (Kindle 3G Wireless Reading Device, Free 3G + Wi-Fi, 6″ Display Kindle)
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I was hesitant to buy this cover mostly due to the pictures in its listing, which seem to show a light that doesn’t even extend to the opposite corner. The fact that I have not been impressed with the Amazon’s Kindle covers in the past didn’t help. I went ahead and purchased it because the cover I wanted isn’t available yet and I don’t like to take my Kindle out and about without a cover. Now I am glad that I went ahead and bought it.
PROS:
1. The light is much better than I thought it would be. Using it in a darkened room I found that the light did the job very well. In a pitch black room, it performs even better. While the screen corner opposite the light is a bit dimmer than other areas, there is no problem reading the page at all.
2. The light gets its power from the Kindle itself, through the gold-plated hinges which attach it to the cover, so batteries are a thing of the past. When your Kindle goes to sleep, the light will go out as well. It will also turn off when you slide it back into the case.
3. The cover is slim, well-fitted and very easy to attach and detach using the hinges. The inside has good padding. The leather outer surface has a nice pebbled texture with the exception of a smooth area along the edge of the front. While stiff enough to protect the reader, the cover is slight flexible and the front easily folds behind when reading so you can hold your Kindle with one hand if you like.
4. A great plus is that the cover has an elastic cord that fits into a groove on the front of it. This holds your cover closed (unlike the original Kindle 2 cover that would flop open in your purse & let things slide into it) and easily distinguishes the front from the back–important as many owners of the Kindle 2 cover accidentally opened it from the back, which could cause cracking along the Kindle’s spine.
CONS:
I haven’t found any, really. The light Is a bit hard (stiff) to pull out of the cover, but then you wouldn’t want it to be flopping out when you don’t want to use it so that is more of a Pro than a Con.
The one concern I do have is about pulling the light in and out–I wonder if whatever wiring or conductor that is used to get the power from the hinges to the light will eventually break. But that is something to find out down the road. Right now, the more I use this cover, the more I like it.
Review by Ron Cronovich for Kindle Lighted Leather Cover, Black (Kindle 3G Wireless Reading Device, Free 3G + Wi-Fi, 6″ Display Kindle)
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I bought two of these (burgundy for my wife’s graphite kindle and green for my white kindle).
The colors are gorgeous, and exactly as shown in the pictures Amazon has here.
The look and feel of the leather is very good and should more than satisfy most folks. If you’re willing to spend more for even better leather, you’ll soon be able to get high-end leather cases from designers like Cole-Haan. (If you’re interested, look up their Kindle 2 cases here at Amazon and you’re get an idea of what they’re likely to offer for Kindle 3).
We love the design. We’ve had no trouble hooking our kindles in and out of the case. We love that the light is built in and we will never need to replace its battery. The cover folds completely flat around the back, and the elastic band keeps it there, then it’s easy and quite comfortable to hold in one hand for long reading sessions.
A few reviews here complain about the weight of this case. I disagree. It is not heavy compared to other cases of this type (folio-style hard shell leather cases). My wife and I were up reading for hours last night, holding our kindles, cases on, in one hand, with no fatigue. (We’re such an old married couple, that’s how exciting our Friday nights are!) I used to have a nook with the same type of case (minus the light), and it was noticeably heavier. If you want something lighter, consider a neoprene sleeve or cloth case.
My only qualm about the Amazon lighted case is the uneven distribution of light on the screen – very bright in the upper right corner, dim in the lower left corner. It seems this doesn’t bother most people here, but it bothers me a bit, enough to knock half a star off my review, but not enough to make me hesitate to recommend this case.
Some folks complain about the price. It is high, to be sure. But, you’d pay about the same if you bought a good leather case and a separate light. Then you’d have to worry about remembering to pack the light when you travel, making sure it has fresh batteries, making sure you don’t lose it, etc etc. For me, the convenience of the built-in light is well worth the price.
And there’s something intangible but very very nice about keeping our kindles in these gorgeous, almost luxuriously nice cases. They are definitely eye-catching and lust-worthy.