GelaSkins Protective Kindle DX Skin (Fits 9.7" Display, Latest and 2nd Generation Kindles), Almond Branches in Bloom

by GelaSkins

Product Features

• Compatible with Kindle DX (9.7" Display, Latest and 2nd Generation)
• Durable scratch protection and customization for your Kindle DX
• GelaSkins cover the front and back of the Kindle in style
• 3M Technology for easy, repositionable application, and clean removal with no residue
• Ultra thin (2 mm) design

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.2 x 11 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• ASIN: B001U3Y1KQ
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 1, 2009

Product Description

GelaSkins are removable vinyl skins for protecting and customizing your 9.7" Display, Latest Generation Kindle DX. They feature photo-quality graphics ranging from fine art prints to contemporary urban images designed by our growing family of artists from around the world. GelaSkins protect with a durable anti-scratch, anti-UV coating. With patented adhesive technology by 3M, GelaSkins remove residue-free when you want to remove them or switch them for another design.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use, pretty, and does what it is supposed to do., July 12, 2009

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Christina Z. (CT, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: GelaSkins Protective Kindle DX Skin (Fits 9.7" Display, Latest and 2nd Generation Kindles), Almond Branches in Bloom (Electronics)

I have the leather case for my Kindle, but I don't always use it because it adds weight and bulk. This protective skin is perfect; protects from scratches and fingerprints and- if it weren't for the colorful pattern, it would completely disappear from my notice. Also, it was very easy to get on properly and bubble free. I like it so much, I think I might buy one for my iPod, now.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars so beautiful!!, October 25, 2009

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Lexie Lo. (east coast, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: GelaSkins Protective Kindle DX Skin (Fits 9.7" Display, Latest and 2nd Generation Kindles), Almond Branches in Bloom (Electronics)

I ordered this GelaSkin although other viewers warned it was not for both sides -- perhaps the manufacturer listened because mine was. This feature is great because not only does it protect the backside, but it also covers the front: the white parts around my screen as well as the hot keys on the right will stay nice and clean...this was fabulous because i noticed on a friend's older Kindle that the white of her keys was getting grey and muddy with use...(although it does not protect the letters - just the hot keys like 'home', 'next page', 'back', etc.

By design, this product doesn't offer much in terms of protection, aside from scratches. But it is understood that this wouldn't help if you ever dropped it or the like--it isn't that kind of product. But this product is beautiful...that much is certain. I was so excited to apply it to my KindleDX - it really made me feel like I was personalizing my KDX....there ought to be more designs available, for the KDX at this point there are only three available which really isn't much in terms of selection.

In terms of construction, the skin is sturdy - because of its innate stickiness I was able to remove and re-apply it without worrying about ripping it or loss of stickiness (I did however, make sure to put it on in a dust-free, pet hair-free zone) and was able to get it 'just right'. Buyer beware though, that getting it affixed in that perfect spot may take a minute or two - when you take the skin off the wax paper it can curl into itself like any other regular (albeit strong adhesive) sticker. i found that i could fix and re-fix away, and just as it found its correct resting place that fit like a glove--that's when i couldn't find a spot to lift it off the KDX to readjust without possibly leaving a slight dent in the skin.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Improperly Labeled Product, February 1, 2010

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Aldeana L. Harris - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GelaSkins Protective Kindle DX Skin (Fits 9.7" Display, Latest and 2nd Generation Kindles), Almond Branches in Bloom (Electronics)

I bought this thinking it was a full cover for the kindle and instead it just covers the front and back, not the sides; its not a skin but a latex-like cover. I feel Amazon is doing an injustice to its customers because the name of this product really does not reflect what it actually is. With that said I kind of like it because the oils from my finger(s) was discoloring the white of the kindle buttons...I read a lot. So I'm happy that it does provide protection from that. The design is really nice and I would purchase other "skins" if they came out with others but not at the price they are currently charging because I feel the price is inflated based on the product itself. These things should be no more than $10, definitely not $20.