- Official book cover designed by Amazon for 6" Display, 2nd Generation Kindle
- 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
- Weighs only 6.5 ounces, allowing you to read comfortably for long periods of time without adding excess weight
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| Protect Your Kindle in Style Weighing only 6.5 ounces, this lightweight cover is perfect for taking Kindle wherever you go. The sleek and sturdy leather ensures the ultimate fit and protection without adding bulk and weight. Read in Comfort Reading with the cover on, you can easily access Kindle's navigation features and power switch, while the rounded edges offer a perfect fit in your hands. The cover is designed to fold back, so you can also read comfortably with just one hand. Secure Your Kindle Our patent-pending hinge system secures your Kindle to the cover, with a strap to keep the cover firmly closed. Simply attach Kindle (6" Display) into the cover, apply the strap, and rest assured it will stay firmly in place even when you're on the go. |  |
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Designed by Amazon, this official leather book cover offers optimal protection for your Kindle (6" Display), while displaying your style. Contoured, pebble-grain leather surrounds your Kindle in sophistication, while the soft charcoal interior protects the screen from scratches.
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79 of 82 people found the following review helpful
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I was really hoping this cover was going to be "it" for me. I currently have the Patagonia cover (which I love) but wanted something a bit "nicer." I put my Kindle in this cover for 2 weeks and although it did not "crack" my Kindle, it certainly left deep scratches and knicks along the side where the hinges clipped into the Kindle. No one will see but me, but STILL! I was afraid over time it would damage it more. What drew me to this, was the elastic on the cover, which I did like. By the way, the Patagonia cover is the way to go when travelling. It is well padded, water resistant and fit into a carry-on nicely. I just ordered the M-Edge platform for my "nicer" cover...hopefully this one will be the one I am looking for. I would definitely NOT buy any cover with the hinges ever again. If you want to protect your Kindle, get a cover that holds it in with elastic edges.
64 of 67 people found the following review helpful
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Just got the black one. I have an M-Edge Platform cover in 'sapphire'; wanted something a little more grownup in appearance for the commute, since I don't really use my booklight in transit.
For my purpose, this is the perfect cover. The overall styling with the pebbled leather gives it a 40's vintage appearance -- grown up and serious, but cool -- not corporate. The cover is pretty rigid. The little channel that holds the strap (which is like a bungee), works well to keep the strap neatly in place. This cover is exactly as I had imagined it would be: except that it's a little more padded, which makes it even better; and it's *very* lightweight. I just threw it onto the not-very-accurate kitchen scale. It weighs about 6-3/8 oz. (180g) -- even lighter than I'd expected; but it's still very slim despite having more padding than I'd expected. It is only very slightly larger in dimensions than the Kindle, and fits the middle pocket of my small messenger bag perfectly.
The lining is heathered charcoal, and is more synthetic flannel-like than suede-like. What's especially good about the color, is that it seems unlikely to show hand-grime over time. I like how it looks with the device, because it's closer in color to the words than it is to the page background.
As another reviewer noted, it would be difficult to mistake the back for the front. I agree with that statement. This cover does have the same hinge system as the original Amazon cover, and comes with an explicit warning not to lift the back cover. But this design also provides the means of preventing the famous 'evil accident', if one is conscientious about using the strap. The strap holds the cover closed firmly enough that if one does lift the back rather than the front, it doesn't really 'lift' independently; and if desired one can also read with the strap over the 'free' edge of the Kindle. It doesn't interfere with any buttons, and the tab situates perfectly as a place to rest one's thumb, if one happens to hold the device in one's right hand.
The *front* cover folds back neatly -- almost like reading without a cover, except that the device won't slide around.
The cover does have a strong chemical smell right now, as I expected it probably would coming right out of the box. I expect that to dissipate over time -- it's still quite new. I plan to leave it open to air out for a while and keep my nose *away*. I'm not worried about this.
Oh. And -- the packaging it came in is quite nice. I'd call it 'giftable', even. Harmonious with the original Kindle packaging.
For my purpose, this is the perfect cover. The overall styling with the pebbled leather gives it a 40's vintage appearance -- grown up and serious, but cool -- not corporate. The cover is pretty rigid. The little channel that holds the strap (which is like a bungee), works well to keep the strap neatly in place. This cover is exactly as I had imagined it would be: except that it's a little more padded, which makes it even better; and it's *very* lightweight. I just threw it onto the not-very-accurate kitchen scale. It weighs about 6-3/8 oz. (180g) -- even lighter than I'd expected; but it's still very slim despite having more padding than I'd expected. It is only very slightly larger in dimensions than the Kindle, and fits the middle pocket of my small messenger bag perfectly.
The lining is heathered charcoal, and is more synthetic flannel-like than suede-like. What's especially good about the color, is that it seems unlikely to show hand-grime over time. I like how it looks with the device, because it's closer in color to the words than it is to the page background.
As another reviewer noted, it would be difficult to mistake the back for the front. I agree with that statement. This cover does have the same hinge system as the original Amazon cover, and comes with an explicit warning not to lift the back cover. But this design also provides the means of preventing the famous 'evil accident', if one is conscientious about using the strap. The strap holds the cover closed firmly enough that if one does lift the back rather than the front, it doesn't really 'lift' independently; and if desired one can also read with the strap over the 'free' edge of the Kindle. It doesn't interfere with any buttons, and the tab situates perfectly as a place to rest one's thumb, if one happens to hold the device in one's right hand.
The *front* cover folds back neatly -- almost like reading without a cover, except that the device won't slide around.
The cover does have a strong chemical smell right now, as I expected it probably would coming right out of the box. I expect that to dissipate over time -- it's still quite new. I plan to leave it open to air out for a while and keep my nose *away*. I'm not worried about this.
Oh. And -- the packaging it came in is quite nice. I'd call it 'giftable', even. Harmonious with the original Kindle packaging.
37 of 38 people found the following review helpful
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The smell, the feel, the color, the strap I expected.
But this cover caused my Kindle to crack where the brackets attach to the kindle.
I've owned this cover for almost four months now and Amazon is replacing my Kindle because of this damage.
But this cover caused my Kindle to crack where the brackets attach to the kindle.
I've owned this cover for almost four months now and Amazon is replacing my Kindle because of this damage.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
very good
Fits perfectly for my kindle. Great material. very well finished. Easy to insert kindle in. Looks durable. Nice feeling. matches what expected.
Published 7 days ago by Pablo
Really nice cover
I purchased another neoprene zip-cover as a gift for a friend. It was horrible...didn't fit the Kindle it was supposed to fit. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Michel K. Cromwell
Kindle Leather cover fits like a glove
This is a high quality cover for a very affordable price. I looked at several others that were much more expensive. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Cami
Bought it with Kindle
I bought this in June 2010 with my Kindle. Beautiful leather finish, sturdy and holds Kindle nicely. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kate
Kindle Cover for 2nd Generation Kindle
Since this item is not typically available in stores, I was pleased to find it online at Amazon.com. The order was processed quickly and the product works well. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Owen Jenkins
Like the way it works, but the Kindle won't work in it!
I like the way this cover looks and feels, like a real book. But then my Kindle started locking up and needing to be rebooted every time I started to read! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Catherine A. Fiorello
Not as described
Does not fit the 2nd generation 6" kindle, does not fold for reading, is made of poor quality materials. I will be requesting a refund.
Published 3 months ago by mrmamlohifoou
Great cover
Purchased this cover for my original Kindle and I love it. Since this purchase I have also purchased a new Kindle and the similar cover that includes a book light. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Paula Whittle
Screws with my Kindle
Really liked the case. But for some reason it screws with my kindle. I causes it to crash randomly. My kindle works fine without the case, crashes with it. Very disappointing.
Published 4 months ago by Jake Dembeck
Won't fit
Does not seem to fit my Kindle. Threw away package so I'm stuck. Not happy, but my fault I guess. Live and learn.
Published 5 months ago by Betty
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