The Amazon Kindle ebook reader has become a very popular device for storing an entire book collection and allowing you to read it anywhere on the go. Of course, if you are taking your Kindle out and about with you then you need to protect it from the bumps and knocks that can occur from time to time. There are basically three different types of Kindle cover that will protect your device to a varying degree. These are summarised as follows.
If your ebook reader is likely to get thrown in your bag every day and possibly splashed with water every now and again then a Kindle sleeve would be your best bet. These act like large socks, allowing you to slide the Kindle in through one end which can then be fastened down, either magnetically or with velcro. Many of the Kindle sleeves that you can buy are made of neoprene, which is an artificial soft cushioning material that is cheap to make and provides excellent resistance against the wear and tear that your Kindle might face. As a result, many Kindle sleeves are inexpensive to buy and they do the job very well of protecting your precious ebook reader. Other sleeves are knitted rather than being made of neoprene, so these tend to resemble large socks more than any other. You can also buy waterproof sleeves if you are intending to read your Kindle by the pool or on the beach.
Another type you can buy are the leather and leather-look Kindle covers. When you slip your Kindle into these you will be giving your Kindle the look of a leather-bound book. In some cases the attachment mechanism is by means of two small hooks which integrate into the recesses of the Kindle on its left hand side, whereas in other cases the Kindle slides into the inside cover which has cutouts on its front to ensure that the screen, buttons and sockets of the Kindle are fully exposed. In other versions of the Kindle case the reader is mounted on the inside of the cover by an elasticated strap in each of the four corners.
You can also buy Kindle skins which serve primarily to transform the look of the Kindle rather than providing it with any degree of great protection, although the skins do prevent scratching. There are many skin designs available on the Internet from a range of companies. The skins are self-adhesive and are applied in much the same way as a screen protector. A key feature is that they are removable so you are not stuck with your first choice for life. If you are thinking of buying a skin for your Kindle then you would need a case too in order to ensure that it is properly protected.
Whatever Kindle cover you buy then you will need to choose one according to where and how you are likely to read your Kindle. Different Kindle cases and sleeves will suit different people with different lifestyles. It is all down to practical matters and personal preferences.
You can read specific reviews of Kindle covers and Kindle cases at Case for Kindle.
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