- Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
- ASIN: B001T0HYCM
- Item model number: A00600
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (450 customer reviews)
- Date first available at Amazon.com: May 6, 2009
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| Designed by Amazon, this is the official leather book cover for Kindle DX. This unique book cover is not only stylish, but offers optimal protection and comfort. A patent-pending hinge secures your Kindle DX to the cover. Simply attach Kindle DX into the cover and rest assured it will stay firmly in place even when you're on the go. The genuine black leather is sturdy, offering the best protection for your Kindle DX; and the soft charcoal interior protects the screen from scratches. This cover is contoured to fit Kindle DX's smooth, rounded edges. Reading with the cover on, you can easily access Kindle DX's navigation features and power switch, while still enjoying a perfect fit in your hands. Fold back the cover and read the Kindle DX comfortably. The black leather is textured with a traditional pebbled grain, giving your Kindle DX a sophisticated look. |  Premium black leather exterior |  Custom hinges lock Kindle DX securely in place |
Product Description
Designed by Amazon, this is the official leather book cover for Kindle DX. This unique book cover is not only stylish, but offers optimal protection and comfort. A patent-pending hinge secures your Kindle DX to the cover. Simply attach Kindle DX into the cover and rest assured it will stay firmly in place even when you're on the go. The genuine black leather is sturdy, offering the best protection for your Kindle DX; and the soft charcoal interior protects the screen from scratches.
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295 of 299 people found the following review helpful
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I wouldn't call the leather on the cover high quality by any means. To my eyes it looks like cheap leather. However, the cover does what it's supposed to do well. And there are no cheaper alternatives. There are a couple of sleeves that are cheaper but these leave the DX unprotected when you are reading.
The DX cover has a strong magnet that keeps it shut (no need of straps etc). Also unlike the competing M-edge cover that sells for the same price this locks along the hinge instead of using straps at the four corners which I think lead to a much cleaner and nicer looking interior. The hinge system is very easy to use and I recommend that you don't buy other covers that don't have this technology. The DX has a relatively big footprint so I like the minimalist nature of the cover, it doesn't really increase the footprint of the device any more than it has to and fits nice and tight.
The cover can be folded back completely if you want to read one handed (although the DX is quite heavy and not easy to hold with one hand unless you lean it on your arm).
The interior is a nice soft suede material and feels nice on the hands. This is great when you've folded the cover on itself, something that I like to do.
I give it four stars rather than 5 because the look and feel of the leather is not that good, it looks a little plasticky. But this is still, in my mind the best available option as a cover.
The DX cover has a strong magnet that keeps it shut (no need of straps etc). Also unlike the competing M-edge cover that sells for the same price this locks along the hinge instead of using straps at the four corners which I think lead to a much cleaner and nicer looking interior. The hinge system is very easy to use and I recommend that you don't buy other covers that don't have this technology. The DX has a relatively big footprint so I like the minimalist nature of the cover, it doesn't really increase the footprint of the device any more than it has to and fits nice and tight.
The cover can be folded back completely if you want to read one handed (although the DX is quite heavy and not easy to hold with one hand unless you lean it on your arm).
The interior is a nice soft suede material and feels nice on the hands. This is great when you've folded the cover on itself, something that I like to do.
I give it four stars rather than 5 because the look and feel of the leather is not that good, it looks a little plasticky. But this is still, in my mind the best available option as a cover.
399 of 407 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good solid cover, comfortable to hold, BE CAREFUL to open cover only from the front, though or it can crack your Kindle!
June 11, 2009
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This is the same cover design that is currently used for the Kindle 2. Since I also own the Kindle 2, I did not hesitate to order this cover again for the Kindle DX. (For the record, I own both which and the cover arrived this morning along with my new Kindle DX)
The thing that made me go for this cover over the M-Edge series is that it has discreet clips that fasten directly into the kindle and are very secure. It is similar to the mechanism that Sony uses for the PRS-505 and I find it very unobtrusive without having to deface the Kindle with velcro etc.
HOWEVER it should be cautioned that this hinge mechanism has the potential to crack your the front faceplate kindle if you do not open the cover from the front (don't try to open it from the back as the hinge only allows the cover to open fully one way). However, the people that had this problem with the Kindle 2 were reported the problem to Amazon and they replaced the Kindle. I personally have not had this problem, though but it is something to be aware of.
The thing I really like about this cover is the feel of the inside which is what you wind up holding the most while you are reading. It is a very soft luxurious feeling grey flannel. The front cover folds back on itself (like a paperback) so you wind up just holding something that is just as wide as the kindle itself (i.e. not "double-width" like an open binder). The flannel lining sounds like a little thing. However, reading is often about the "curling up with a good book in a cozy chair" experience and the flannel reminds you of your most comfy flannel PJs and the lining adds to that perception.
The leather of the cover, itself is not of great quality but it looks decent. There are also firm foam inserts inside the front and back cover to keep the screen protected.
All in all, I'm very satisfied with the cover.
[NCJAR]
The thing that made me go for this cover over the M-Edge series is that it has discreet clips that fasten directly into the kindle and are very secure. It is similar to the mechanism that Sony uses for the PRS-505 and I find it very unobtrusive without having to deface the Kindle with velcro etc.
HOWEVER it should be cautioned that this hinge mechanism has the potential to crack your the front faceplate kindle if you do not open the cover from the front (don't try to open it from the back as the hinge only allows the cover to open fully one way). However, the people that had this problem with the Kindle 2 were reported the problem to Amazon and they replaced the Kindle. I personally have not had this problem, though but it is something to be aware of.
The thing I really like about this cover is the feel of the inside which is what you wind up holding the most while you are reading. It is a very soft luxurious feeling grey flannel. The front cover folds back on itself (like a paperback) so you wind up just holding something that is just as wide as the kindle itself (i.e. not "double-width" like an open binder). The flannel lining sounds like a little thing. However, reading is often about the "curling up with a good book in a cozy chair" experience and the flannel reminds you of your most comfy flannel PJs and the lining adds to that perception.
The leather of the cover, itself is not of great quality but it looks decent. There are also firm foam inserts inside the front and back cover to keep the screen protected.
All in all, I'm very satisfied with the cover.
[NCJAR]
103 of 107 people found the following review helpful
By geek
I preordered this cover with my Kindle DX and liked it very much at first. After about one week the front cover of the Kindle began to bulge up and after 2 weeks it began cracking. Amazon refuses to repair the Kindle DX under warranty. The Kindle is not a cheap plastic throw away product. It is an expensive item that provides a revenue stream for Amazon and should be treated in a more responsible manor.
Do not buy this product! It will damage your new Kindle and Amazon will not honor their warranty.
Do not buy this product! It will damage your new Kindle and Amazon will not honor their warranty.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Terrific
I love my kindle..I can read it on the beach or in my home....no glare on the screen. It also works wonderfully on an airplane....no W Fi needed!
Published 14 days ago by LEE
2.0 out of 5 stars
kindle cover
The pins that holds kindle weak and broke easiy. Would recommend buying a different type of protector for your kindle.
Published 1 month ago by very disappointed
4.0 out of 5 stars
Covers and protects, but there was a problem with the hinges.
I think I saw some other reviewers say this, but I had a slight problem with the top hinge. It was bent and as a result, it didn't really fit into the kindle and would pop up the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Drew Bruckner
4.0 out of 5 stars
Decent cover
Good cover for my Kindle. The hinge seems to be OK and standing up alright but were it hooks up to my Kindle it can come unhooked. Read more
Published 1 month ago by curt keiser
5.0 out of 5 stars
love it
when amazon dose something it is all the way not just half of a job. We had a kindle that had a crack in the side where the cover hooks to the reader so not only did they replace... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Darrell Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well-designed protection for the Kindle DX
With my Kindle DX having fallen out of my make-shift holder onto a concrete sidewalk, I looked for something that could provide better protection. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lamar J. Bordelon
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great cover for the Kindle
This case looks good, protects the kindle and wears well! I need 10 more words for this rating so this probably makes no sense.
Published 3 months ago by Phil Schilke
4.0 out of 5 stars
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Published 4 months ago by Albert Timpauer
5.0 out of 5 stars
I use it on my kindle dx
It locks into place using metal tabs and protects the kindles screen. I like the look. It seems to be well made.
Published 4 months ago by John F. Davis
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good bug a bit heavy and bulky
It's an excellent product. The only drawback is that it's bulky and relatively heavy.
Otherwise - great in any aspect
Otherwise - great in any aspect
Published 4 months ago by Leon Zlotnik
