Kindle DX is a heavier unit. Adding a cover to the DX will only increase its weight. I doubt very much you can get away using the DX without a cover. I wouldn't since you must protect the DX's screen.
Can you make a cover that weighs less than this one? I mean, the cover is pretty simple. Amazon could remove the magnets securing the unit but I like these magnets. May be there is a way to strip it down to a lighter weight. I don't know of one. I think the improvement in weight must be come from a lighter DX and not so much so the cover. On the other hand, I am pretty positive an innovative Kindle user will recommend something that improves the experience. I will be paying attention to the Forum.
The front section folds back behind the unit which allows easy access to the Next/Prev/Home Page buttons with the right thumb. In that position, the cover stays put with the help of the magnets. This is very important, especially when reading a PDF document in landscape mode.
The cover's padding protects the screen and unit well. The magnets keep the unit shut when the cover is closed. That is a plus over the K2 cover in my opinion. The snap-in mechanism secures the unit appropriately. I haven't had any issue with the hinges.
I prefer holding the device within its cover. I feel more comfortable that way. I am very satisfied with this cover. That being said, I understand the frustration some might have with the overall weight of the package.
Update 7/7/2009: I have had this cover for almost a month now. Some people have reported that their DX unit got damaged by the hinges. I have opened the cover from the back a few times. You can open the back side of the cover by about 3 inches and then there is quite some strong resistance. It has been pretty obvious to me to stop pulling further and refocus on the front section of the cover which has the Amazonkindle tag. So far, none of this has been an issue to me because I handle my DX with reasonable strength. All in all, better than the K2 cover, which I rated 5 stars, because this cover has these magnets that keeps the cover shut. I just can't make a case to rate it lower.
Update 10/5/2009: My kindle DX is going strong in its cover. No cracks, no damage.
Update 10/31/2009: I posted a picture of my cover in the image section of this page. As you can see, all is good with my cover. Still going strong.
Update 12/5/2009: Someone pointed in the comment section of my review that the issue is with the upper hinge. I posted another picture of both hinges. Stll going strong.
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Kindle DX is a heavier unit. Adding a cover to the DX will only increase its weight. I doubt very much you can get away using the DX without a cover. I wouldn't since you must protect the DX's screen. Can you make a cover that weighs less than this one? I mean, the cover is pretty simple. Amazon could remove the magnets securing the unit but I like these magnets. May be there is a way to strip it down to a lighter weight. I don't know of one. I think the improvement in weight must be come from a lighter DX and not so much so the cover. On the other hand, I am pretty positive an innovative Kindle user will recommend something that improves the experience. I will be paying attention to the Forum. The front section folds back behind the unit which allows easy access to the Next/Prev/Home Page buttons with the right thumb. In that position, the cover stays put with the help of the magnets. This is very important, especially when reading a PDF document in landscape mode. The cover's padding protects the screen and unit well. The magnets keep the unit shut when the cover is closed. That is a plus over the K2 cover in my opinion. The snap-in mechanism secures the unit appropriately. I haven't had any issue with the hinges. I prefer holding the device within its cover. I feel more comfortable that way. I am very satisfied with this cover. That being said, I understand the frustration some might have with the overall weight of the package. Update 7/7/2009: I have had this cover for almost a month now. Some people have reported that their DX unit got damaged by the hinges. I have opened the cover from the back a few times. You can open the back side of the cover by about 3 inches and then there is quite some strong resistance. It has been pretty obvious to me to stop pulling further and refocus on the front section of the cover which has the Amazonkindle tag. So far, none of this has been an issue to me because I handle my DX with reasonable strength. All in all, better than the K2 cover, which I rated 5 stars, because this cover has these magnets that keeps the cover shut. I just can't make a case to rate it lower. Update 10/5/2009: My kindle DX is going strong in its cover. No cracks, no damage. Update 10/31/2009: I posted a picture of my cover in the image section of this page. As you can see, all is good with my cover. Still going strong. Update 12/5/2009: Someone pointed in the comment section of my review that the issue is with the upper hinge. I posted another picture of both hinges. Stll going strong.
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2009
Kindle DX is a heavier unit. Adding a cover to the DX will only increase its weight. I doubt very much you can get away using the DX without a cover. I wouldn't since you must protect the DX's screen.
Can you make a cover that weighs less than this one? I mean, the cover is pretty simple. Amazon could remove the magnets securing the unit but I like these magnets. May be there is a way to strip it down to a lighter weight. I don't know of one. I think the improvement in weight must be come from a lighter DX and not so much so the cover. On the other hand, I am pretty positive an innovative Kindle user will recommend something that improves the experience. I will be paying attention to the Forum.
The front section folds back behind the unit which allows easy access to the Next/Prev/Home Page buttons with the right thumb. In that position, the cover stays put with the help of the magnets. This is very important, especially when reading a PDF document in landscape mode.
The cover's padding protects the screen and unit well. The magnets keep the unit shut when the cover is closed. That is a plus over the K2 cover in my opinion. The snap-in mechanism secures the unit appropriately. I haven't had any issue with the hinges.
I prefer holding the device within its cover. I feel more comfortable that way. I am very satisfied with this cover. That being said, I understand the frustration some might have with the overall weight of the package.
Update 7/7/2009: I have had this cover for almost a month now. Some people have reported that their DX unit got damaged by the hinges. I have opened the cover from the back a few times. You can open the back side of the cover by about 3 inches and then there is quite some strong resistance. It has been pretty obvious to me to stop pulling further and refocus on the front section of the cover which has the Amazonkindle tag. So far, none of this has been an issue to me because I handle my DX with reasonable strength. All in all, better than the K2 cover, which I rated 5 stars, because this cover has these magnets that keeps the cover shut. I just can't make a case to rate it lower.
Update 10/5/2009: My kindle DX is going strong in its cover. No cracks, no damage.
Update 10/31/2009: I posted a picture of my cover in the image section of this page. As you can see, all is good with my cover. Still going strong.
Update 12/5/2009: Someone pointed in the comment section of my review that the issue is with the upper hinge. I posted another picture of both hinges. Stll going strong.
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