Customer Reviews

DecalGirl Kindle Skin (Fits Kindle Keyboard) Library (Matte Finish)

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4 star:		(19)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(7)

 

 

I had this skin for my K2 as well as my K3 now. I had the glossy on the K2 then purchased the matte finish. The matte finish adds a very rich look to the skin. I gave the glossy to my sister in law and she loved it and had no problems reusing it for her Kindle. When I purchased my K3 graphite I ordered the skin again in matte and it looks great on it. I like the skin so much I purchased the same skin for my cell phone. The quality of Decalgirl skins are excellent as well as their service. The skins do not leave residue when you remove them and if you are careful when removing they are re-useable. This is one of their darker skins which is what I like but they have so many to choose from that you are sure to find one that you like. They hold up very well. The library skin if very fitting for an e-reader. I purchased mine from Decalgirls site before Amazon had them.

I ordered this 'skin' for my new Kindle because I admit--I saw it and couldn't resist the koolness factor. I liked the artwork and thought it would give my Kindle a personalized feeling. It seems a bit high priced but I certainly do not regret buying it. The artwork is really quite neat, the product itself is well made and fits the Kindle pretty well. I advise you to take it slow when applying it (it works much like applying a screen protector) and to have patience. It took me about 15 minutes to apply both sides of mine (the front being much more 'difficult' than the back since it had a myriad of holes in place to fit over the keyboard section) but it looks quite nice. I've used my Kindle daily since I received it approximately a week ago and I have yet to see any of the skin start to peel (even on small pieces like the forward and backward page buttons). It sticks well and makes me feel comfortable about protecting the body of the Kindle from scratches. It does not, however, cover the 'edge' of the Kindle where all the buttons are. The skin is also not padded in any way so if you are looking for a padded cover I'd recommend going with something else.

Even though the price is a bit steep I would definately consider buying another of these skins when I get tired of the current print I have.

Let's be clear on this: what DecalGirl is selling is NOT a protective skin, it's a pretty sticker. I could buy the word "protective" if it had something went over the screen itself. But it doesn't even have that. Say it with me now: It's a pretty sticker. It goes on the front and back of your Kindle. God bless adding more beauty to the world, DecalGirl, but the only possible way this thing could be protective is if the Kindle owner were,say,deathly allergic to gray. So, in conclusion, if you like pretty stickers, this product's for you. If you like protecting your Kindle, you'd be better off wrapping it in a thick layer of paper towels held on with a rubber band. And I would respectfully request that the nice folks at DecalGirl quit trying to pass this off as anything more than... wait for it... A Pretty Sticker. (A fifteen-freaking-dollar pretty sticker.)

I really like the kindle skin- it looks just as pictured on Amazon, and was easy to apply. I can also say with some confidence that it does protect against minor scratches and wear- I've had the skin for three months now, and so far the skin has a few small scratches but the kindle beneath is like new.

I thought it would cover more, but it is what it promises to be and it makes my kindle look awesome. With out it it looks naked.

I was nervous when ordering this product based on my experience with applying screen protectants on cell phones, which are always a nightmare. I was VERY pleasantly surprised by this product. I wanted something that would protect my Kindle, but look good and keep it slim, this fits the bill PERFECTLY. The decal was very easy to apply and there are no bubbles or air pockets. It looks great and keeps my kindle sleek. WONDERFUL product!

I received a Kindle for my birthday gift. I promptly went to the Kindle store to check out the accessories. When I saw the Library skin I had to have it. I was a little nervous getting ready to put it on but I took my time and followed the instructions included. It fit perfectly and looks great. Love this product!

I was very impressed with the "library" decal skin. Easy to apply and can be taken off and re-positioned if necessary. The matte finish makes holding on to the Kindle easy, not slippery.

I think if I had only seen it packaged and in a store I would not have bought it. I don't know how to explain it, but it looks cheep and boring behind slick plastic... I had visualized something glowy and rich.

However, once out of the package and applied to my kindle it began to look exactly as I had expected. Yes, it's just a pretty sticker, but I like things that are pretty.

This sticker, Library, does a great job of visually reminding me of what I've always loved about buying and borrowing books, but allows me to embrace the convenience of an e-reader. I love how it is designed to have the glowy lights above the screen, instead of just a replication of the pattern from the back.

I want more decalgirl 'stickers'. They were so easy to apply, I am sure I will get more to fit my mood.

I'm writing because I have seen some negative reviews on these types of Kindle skins and I want to set the record straight! I purchased the matte finish "Library" skin and must say it is beautiful and classy and fits very well over my new generqtion Kindle. It protects all the areas that might be scratched in every day use. Easy to appy, it does not go on like a glove, but in two separated pieces - front and back. It is very smooth and does not add any bulk to the Kindle. So far, the skin has been doing its job in style. Unless you roll in the dirt with your Kindle, the skin is a great way to personalize and protect your special reader!