Customer Reviews

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

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4 star:		(30)
3 star:		(18)
2 star:		(16)
1 star:		(28)

 

 

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GelaSkins Protective Skin for Amazon Kindle 2 (Bookshelf)

As has been mentioned in other reviews, the skin only covers the back. This design is pretty and *might* protect it from some scratches, but there are better choices. especially if your aim is to personalize your kindle.

(I will say that the this design -- the books on a shelf -- has some cute details on close viewing.)

If you're going to use a cover and intend to leave it in the cover when reading, the back becomes even less likely to be seen. You can go to the search engine of your choice and look for Decalgirl and get 2 sided designs, loads of choices, for less before shipping. Or eBay. My point is that there are more options than one might think at first glance.

I bought mine when I was a new k2 owner and before I knew there was a vast array of superior products that would allow me to find just the right design -- one that would match my cover. (For covers, Cole Haan is terrific, or you can search Oberon Designs if you want to add more options. Cole Haan does have some faux leather options.)

In short, this skin and others might protect your kindle from some scratches, but it's best to think of them as mostly decorative. Gelaskins only decorate the back. If you're about real protection, something that has a better chance of absorbing the occasional bump, you need a true cover or case. There are a lot of choices out there and you can select items that co-ordinate with one another.

This might be the product for you -- as long as you know the limitations and that there are other options.

Note: (March 2010) It looks like it now might cover both sides. I still think there are better products on the market though.

This is a simple skin to cover the back of the Kindle, not a full case. It fits well, and is easy to apply. The bookshelf artwork is nice, and the adjusted titles of the books are cute.

Best of all, the texture of the skin provides a bit better grip on the back of the Kindle, without being overly sticky.

Update - While I don't have the newest version, it appears this skin has been updated to cover the front of the Kindle as well as the back.

I thought that this product would protect my kindle, but instead it just covers the back. I would expect for twenty dollars they would at least include two sticks one for the front and one of the back. If you want a nice decoration this might be for you. However, if you want to protect your kindle purchase a real cover not a decal.

I guess I was expecting a little more for my money. It is just a sticker. I wouldn't pay more than $5 on this knowing what I know now. I'm sending it back.

While this looks "cute" on my Kindle 2, I believe that it is a little pricey. I don't know what I was expecting, but, this wasn't it. I would never buy another on.

This is a great answer for anyone who feels that the K2 is "slippery"! I got the "Bookshelf" GelaSkin, and love it! I know it's pricey...but it's definitely not slippery! And it really personalizes the look of my K2! (I know that DecalGirl is releasing skins now for the K2...but I personally prefer a white front. With skins on the front of the Kindle, it seems to me that it would no longer "disappear" while reading.) One reviewer (M.E. Cushing) said that this skin doesn't fit properly...maybe that one was defective, because mine is a perfect fit with holes cut out for the speakers. I am very happy with it and would definitely buy another. :)

I love Gelaskins and when I saw they were available for the Kindle, I was very happy. I have kept a skin on all of my electronics to keep down the surface wear n tear. I also love the ability to customize and individualize my electroics.

I dont understand why most of the reviewers gave a low star rating when all they had to do was research and find out what a "skin" is. And, yes, you can get they cheaper. But Gelaskins give a nice cut to the actual artists. You are paying for a genuine art reproduction, not a generic computer generated skin like sold on most other sites.

This is a unique, beautiful, high quality vinyl skin that turns my kindle into a piece of art. The smooth finish is a nice high-gloss. It was very easy to apply and I even took it off and re-applied to see if it still works as well and it certainly does. I only gave 4 stars since it is just on the back of the kindle and it's a little pricey. I hope they make more that include the front as well (as long as the price doesn't double). I would definitely buy another. They have gorgeous artwork at gelaskin.com.

I realize that many of you are thinking of getting this just so the back of your kindle won't get scratched up. Well if you are planning on getting a case for it, it's not worth it. Tape a piece of paper to the back until you get your case and save the $20.

With a name like 'GelaSkin' I thought it would be think maybe a little squishy for good grip. Nope, it's a simple sticker that is made to fit the kindle (not even a great fit as it bunches around the headphone jack).