Kindle 4 Wi-Fi - Cases?

SaberX on 21/08/2012 - 10:28

Hi All,

Just wondering if anyone had any experience with buying cases for the Kindle 4 wifi .

I saw there's an amazon leather case - i can get this from woolies for just under $21 (big w had them for $40++?!?). They feel ok but have no latch/thing to hook and close it tight… not sure if that's a problem as I've never used one.

Has anyone used the official amazon kindle cases and had feedback? particualrly the one with a light? Otherwise are there any ebay or in person stores or case brands to recommend for the kindle? All the Belkin and other random brands I saw in Big W had a very cheep/not very sleek look to them for the $20-30 range.. i'd be def looking to pick something up well below $30.

Thanks.

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Comments

  • wolffram on 21/08/2012 - 13:32

    Hi. I've used several after market and OEM cases for my Kindle and Kobo e-readers. The Kindle covers are very well made and offer protection and function. I have two cases that have bands to keep them closed and I never use them (the bands that is). Cases stay shut without any help. Also, the light in my Kindle case never gets used. I have tried it a few times but you don't get even screen illumination. Amazon are about to release a new Kindle with a sidelit screen because of this issue. I never read in the dark anyway, I always use a reading lamp. So to sum up, IMHO use the genuine Kindle cover, and don't buy one with a light. hope this helps.

  • Evil-Elmo on 21/08/2012 - 16:12

    I have the one with the light. I find it to be very well made and fits the Kindle perfectly. The light is, as mentioned above, not completely even. This doesn't bother me too much.

    I often read in the dark so I don't irritate the wife and my biggest gripe with the light was that it's too bright and has no brightness adjustment. Generally though, I'm very happy with the cover.

    I bought it from Amazon and it was pretty expensive. At the time you couldn't get the non-light version cheap. Given the price difference now, I'd suggest the non-light version unless you really need the light.

  • voiletmay on 22/08/2012 - 11:31

    I agree with Evil-Elmo - the case with the light is the one you want, I have one and really love it. My hubby has a kindle keyboard and the case with a light that fits that, and you can really see how they have improved the case design when comparing the two. I bought it from Dick Smith - not a cheap thing though - $60 or $50ish I think.

  • retiredfeline on 22/08/2012 - 11:38

    I bought an aftermarket case with no light (don't need one) from an Aussie eBay seller for $8 posted. Works fine, protects the screen fine, and has a magnetic clasp too.

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