Which Kindle Case: 3 Categories of Kindle Cases

Finding a Kindle case for your Kindle 2, Kindle 3 or Kindle DX should be the first accessory you consider buying for your device (with a reading light following in a close second place). This article with cover 3 of the major categories of cases. While you will need to find a case specifically for your model of Kindle, each category listed below has cases available for all versions.

While each case style is unique, all provide some level of protection. Better yet all of the cases listed are capable of remaining on your ereader while you are reading. So when you're ready to start reading you can get right to it.

Leather Kindle Cases

Leather cases are available are a fairly standard case type. While most picture a leather case to be brown or black, leather cases are available in a variety of colors. You'll also find that a variety of leather Kindle covers are available, some of which with added functionality. The best examples of extra functional leather cases include leather Kindle case stands and leather Kindle cases with a reading light. The majority of leather covers also include a panel that protects the Kindle's screen while not in use.

Rubber Kindle Cases

Another fairly common category are rubber/rubberized Kindle cases. One of the leading materials used is silicone because if its flexible yet sturdy nature. This style of case typically does not include a front cover and requires no additional straps or latches to secure it. Simply slip it on your Kindle and you are good to go. Along with additional protection rubber cases offer a better surface to grip the Kindle which means you'll have a better chance of holding onto your Kindle.

Kindle Skin Covers

The last style of Kindle case is by far the most compact case. Kindle skins, specifically vinyl skins are only a few millimeters thick. There are also hundreds of different designs to choose from plus a few skin manufacturers which can build a custom skin design based on images or text of your choosing. While skins do an amazing job of making your Kindle stand out, they will not protect your Kindle as well as the cases listed above.

The most important question to ask when choosing a Kindle case is: What do you need most in a case? For some it is protection. For others it will be style but for most it will be some combination of the two. One thing is for sure the categories of cases listed above will have something for every Kindle user.

While there are thousands of Kindle cover reviews around the web, let me start you off with two. The first is a review of a leather Kindle cover with a reading light which is made by Amazon. The second resource is a Kindle skins and covers list that has over 25 different cases! There are covers and skins listed for every version of Kindle.