Customer Reviews
Not worthy of the kindle 
2008-08-20
This cover is simply not worthy of the kindle. The kindle is a wonderful, almost magical device. This cover is worthless. I fiddled with it, I read all the advice on modifying it with velcro and the like so that it actually performed the intended function. I gave up. I bought a cover that is wonderful. It is the cover that should have come with the Kindle, if Amazon hadn't been so cheap. The m-edge cover is superior in every way. Don't waste your money.
Pastor's Kindle 
2008-08-19
The Kindle is a gift for a friend and I have not ordered mine yet or even used the product. The recipient, however, is very pleased
Two pieces of small velcro 2008-08-12
I didn't like how easy this could pop out but it does appear to protect the screen better than most of the cases on the market (why is that?). I do like how you can fold the cover back so I figured I would do something to fix this.
So I put on two small pieces of velcro on the right hand side and that solved my problems. That was it.
Serves its purpose 2008-08-07
I like my cover. It feels suspiciously like butter leather despite the fact that it is faux. It feels steady and protects my kindle well. It's not exactly pretty so if you're looking for a fashion statement try a 3rd party.
I don't worry about my kindle falling out, the tab keeps it secure unless I tilt it too far forward in bed, then it will unhook and jump out at me. However, as I typically hold it in my right and my hand keeps the kindle in place.
Now the not so good. The inside of the cover is a touch tacky (as in sticky) on the spine and over the padding. No idea why, but it isn't bothersome enough to me to see about switching it out. And if you hold the kindle in cover tilting too far forward it will fall out. A touch of velcro would fix that, but again, it's not a problem for me.
Arts and Crafts Cover 
2008-08-03
I am a contractor that loves to read. I build and install things and am not tech-savy, but I love my Kindle. It seems ironic that a high tech giant like Amazon is tripped up by a simple cover. I have read the reviews of the cover and share the experience. I am reminded of 5th grade arts and crafts class, "Now kids today we are going to upgrade a cover, don't spill the glue, be carefull with those sissors". If I was to leave my clients projects in this condition or quality ie: The $400.00 product is troubled by a $10.00 part, I would not be in business very long.
Amazon Book Replacement Cover 
2008-08-02
The replacement book cover (the first had flaws) is very adequate for my Kindle. Does it yet reach the level of what I expect Amazon to offer? No, but they were extremely pleasant when I complained about the first one and quickly offered to replace it. Their customer service people are exceptional pleasant and helpful to deal with. I look forward to continuing my relationship with Amazon re my Kindle....and any updates on it or their book cover.
Ooops! 2008-07-25
The Kindle is not held securely in the book cover, and may fall out if you are not very careful.
KIndle Book Cover 
2008-07-21
There are better options than this book cover. If you do not "hook" the Kindle into the cover its going to slip out. When you do get it "hooked" in, trying to reach the on/off switch will unhook it. When you do want to take it out when its "hooked" in the back cover comes off also. Its better than nothing, but if your buying it, go for the more expensive types with the 4 corner tabs to hold the Kindle in place.
Kindle cover works perfectly with one small modification. (velcro in lower corner) 2008-07-16
I agree with the comment that the kindle cover is very mis-understood.
If you fold the cover all the way back and then secure the elastic strap around the front cover you can ealily slip 3 or 4 fingers of the right hand into the gap between the front and back cover.
The elastic holds the book to your fingers, so you need to exert almost no force to 'hold' the kindle. This way, the elastic is squeezing your fingers between the covers to support the book so you do not need to exert any thumb pressure to hold the kindle. This leaves your thumb free to use the Next Page, Back and thumb-wheel controls.
I find that this is a very relaxed and comfortable way to hold the book and at this point I have hundreds of reading hours logged on the Kindle.
With the kindle in the case, there is very little chance of an accidental next/prev page click.
However, you really should add a piece of velcro to the back of the kindle in the bottom right corner (behined the font-size button). A small dot of press-and-stick velcro is sufficient.
This leaves the top right corner free so you can reach in and turn the radio on/off for air travel and battery conservation.
The velcro is essential. Without it, the Kindle can slip out of the case and get damaged - particularly if you have left the case open and you are not holding it. (e.g. I fell asleep on a long flight and after failing to close the case, the Kindle slipped out during turbulence.)
I'm hooked 2008-07-14
the learning curve o reading with Kindle is short and easy. Once you have learned it the operation is easy as well.
I really appreciate the feature allowing larger text size.
I used it on a trip including several long plane trips. So much better then packing books in the carry on bag.
My only problem has been that the device freezes from time to time and needs to be re-set.
Great product!
