GelaSkins Protective Kindle Skin (Fits 6" Display, 2nd Generation Kindle), Contortionist

by GelaSkins

Product Features

• Compatible with 6-Inch Display, 2nd Generation Kindle
• Durable scratch protection and customization for your Kindle 2
• 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

• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• ASIN: B001QCWQSK
• Item model number: Amazon Kindle (2nd Gen.) - Contortionist
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 9, 2009

Product Description

GelaSkins are removable vinyl skins for protecting and customizing your portable devices. 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 your Kindle 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

57 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not terrible, February 25, 2009

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M. Leonard - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GelaSkins Protective Kindle Skin (Fits 6" Display, 2nd Generation Kindle), Contortionist (Electronics)

So it does literally what it states. But it is a little disappointing. It's a rubbery thin cover for the back of the kindle 2. It does not really get to the sides much and when putting it on you need to seriously stretch the material to get it laying flat around the headphone/power switch bump. Also if you are getting the Amazon leather cover for the Kindle 2 the stickiness of the gell cover makes it a little tough to get the Kindle attached the first time.

It would definitely gain a star if it was $10 less.

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars easy to apply, March 31, 2009

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Y. Vandenburg "casual buyer" (Indianapolis, IN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: GelaSkins Protective Kindle Skin (Fits 6" Display, 2nd Generation Kindle), Contortionist (Electronics)

After reading some of the reviews, I almost didn't get this. HOWEVER, I did and found that it was really simple to apply! I had absolutely no issues doing it at all. I didn't have to stretch it to get it to fit and I didn't get any bubbles. It even conforms to the contours at the power button without any gaps. The "sticky-ness" (It's not sticky, just has good grippability) is perfect for hanging onto your kindle while reading. I do wish they had better images to choose from tho. The books are a little old fashioned, the contortionist a little boring and reminds me of a basketball court for some reason. I would love it if you could customize with a picture! Or if they had more to choose from. But, it works great, was easy to apply, and I think is worth the price. Skins for phones are similar prices.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Gelskin for kindle, September 7, 2009

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MVP - See all my reviews

This review is from: GelaSkins Protective Kindle Skin (Fits 6" Display, 2nd Generation Kindle), Contortionist (Electronics)

The Gelskin lives up to its purpose however, Amazon.com doesn't live up to its reputation on many of the kindle products sold. This particular product is one sided and only covers the rear of the kindle. Inasmuch as I had already purchased the kindle amazon leather cover I thought the product would cover front and back. It does not. The most important part of the kindle is left unprotected. I didn't need the back covered - and would not have purchased this product had the description include information on "back of kindle covered only"