- Official book cover designed by Amazon for Kindle DX (9.7" Display, 2nd and Latest Generation)
- Secure Kindle in place with patent-pending cover hinge and strap
- Sturdy and stylish genuine leather exterior protects Kindle
- Soft charcoal grey suede interior protects screen from scratches
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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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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
395 of 403 people found the following review helpful
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]
294 of 299 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
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.
102 of 106 people found the following review helpful
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
Don't do it, cracking is coming to you.
Many complaint about the cracking problem. I thought, (as many others, too), I MUST be extra careful - only open DX from the front, gently handle DX all the time. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Little John S
solid, protective, and somewhat stylish
I haven't owned this long enough to discover the cracking problems caused by hinges that so many users have reported. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Chromic Acid
Disappointed
At first I was delighted with this cover but having taken it on a recent trip, I found that this cover broke the exposed button used to tab up and down and select options. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Nancy Gleasoin
It is a professional cover.
I bought my son the cover a few days ago. It's perfect to fit kindle DX. Holding it on the hand, I feel the kindle is just like a book. Read more
Published 2 months ago by user of kindle
Smooth and discrete
Fits perfectly, it is smooth and really works as a book cover (you can flip it back). Needs to be careful to not flip it too hard, because the hinges are small and can 'crack' the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by K.T.Wied
No, no. absolutely not
I was given this cover as a gift and excited by the product's initial quality. After about two weeks of use, I noticed a crack in my Kindle edge where the top hook goes in. Read more
Published 3 months ago by AmazingSupergirl
Kindle DX cover
This cover was totally worth the price,feel alot more comfortable with my tablet having a shell! Very nice to have
Published 3 months ago by aiden727
More of the same complaints
I bought the kindle for my wife for mothers day 2010 and immediately after that she wanted something to use at night to light her kindle. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jennifer Higbee
This cover will ruin your Kindle
I have not used my Kindle very much, but decided to see if there was an update to it and was instructed to carefully remove the cover if I needed to see a number on the back of the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by T. Apple
Kindle DX cover
You can hardly find anything for the DX anymore, so when I found this cover I snatched it up. I'm glad that I did. It fits perfectly, and weights next to nothing. Read more
Published 5 months ago by B. England
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