The Platform Jacket for the Amazon Latest Generation Kindle is the ultimate for sophisticated on-the-go eReader users. Whether in the office, at a business meeting, or at home, the Platform Jacket provides refined and stylish protection of your Latest Generation Kindle in a superior case. The Platform Jacket introduces a new standing design, which allows you to read your Kindle upright, hands-free, while still offering full surface protection in a lushly padded case. The soft grey interior ensures your Kindle will always be cushioned in comfort. The Platform Jacket seamlessly integrates with M-Edge Accessories exclusive e-Luminator booklight via a specially designed pocket sewn into the interior of the jacket.This smart case with classic lines includes a loop for your pen and interior pockets for storage of notes, business cards, and other essentials. Even while closed, you will find access to all ports, so you never need to remove your reader for charging. The M-Edge Accessories Amazon Latest Generation Kindle Platform Jacket is a sleek case that will protect your eReader from scratches and dings. It is the perfect solution for the user with a fashionable, active lifestyle.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Not a single regret.
I was needlessly concerned when I read reviews critical of the bulk and standing feature. I have been using this product for a month now, and I love it.
The extra inch at the top and the left does not bother me at all. Unless you have a specific place to carry it that is exactly between the size of the case and the K2 w/o the case, the size should not be an issue. Perhaps, if you have child sized hands, it might trouble you. It weighs about the same as a hardback book.
I love the way I can stand it at an angle midway between 45 degrees and vertical. It’s perfect for setting on a table and reading without straining your neck by staring down for hours.
I used leather conditioner to prevent oils from my hands darkening the saddle strap. The two-tone leather is handsome as can be after a month of frequent use. It’s gorgeous. Even the elastic straps that hold the K2 in place have a small segment of real leather to keep it looking fine instead of surrendering to a plastic-y scrapbook look. I’m sure you could sparingly apply baby oil or petroleum jelly if you don’t have leather conditioner.
There are no scratches despite my rough handling. I toss it in a bag full of junk I take to work, and it has proven tough and enduringly beautiful. E-readers are too costly to put in my clumsy hands without extra protection. I feel comfortable that no matter how often I drop it, no harm will befall my K2.
In sum, unless they have special needs, I can’t see why anyone would find fault with this product. Go ahead, buy with confidence.
1 Star Don’t buy this product!
I bought one of these and it is so oversized, it is ridiculous. It appears to me that it was made for something else (kindle 1 perhaps?) and then the loops were moved to accommodate the kindle 2, but in both length and width there is a lot of leftover space. My kindle 2 barely fit in my purse with this cover on, and it was very bulky. So I turned around and bought the $29.99 cover from amazon, and it fits like a glove. It makes so much difference.
5 Stars Nice cover
This is a great cover for my kindle 2.
Pros:
- The cover is nicely padded, holds the kindle securely, and offers good overall protection for the kindle
- The leather is a soft, matte pebbled leather that feels and looks good
- The color combo looks great
- The stitching is clean
- I actually find it easier to press the page buttons with the cover on and flipped back – it provides a little more substance and resistance to the button push.
- The stand-up feature is functional. I did not have any of the reading angle problems reported by another reviewer. You can bend the cover to adjust the angle.
- I don’t mind the inch of space to the left of the kindle. I will probably get the light anyways, but even without the light it gives me some leverage to press the left hand buttons more easily
Cons:
- Leather seems like it gets scratched easily. In fact I already have an inch long scratch on it in the day that I’ve owned it.
- The lighter brown strap absorbs oils from your hand and already is darkening slightly, especially the little latch you’ll be handling frequently
- Adds some heft and weight to the slim kindle, but not too bad
3 Stars Good looking cover, not a good stand up though.
The pros: The cover is well made and the Kindle2 is secure in it. The stiching is even and the leather is of good quality. The inside is grey and the little pockets are well made.
The cons: When I ordered the cover the picture did not show the wide edge for the optional light. I don’t want to buy the light, so I have a little more than an inch of wasted space on that side. The kindle is off center in the case. And this really increases the size. I wouldn’t have ordered the case had I know that was going to be there. When they make design changes they should notify preorder customers. But they didn’t.
Also their customer service is hard to get a hold of. It takes days, sometimes, for them to answer an email. Which is why I’m not sending it back. They are to much trouble to deal with.
The case also does not read well standing up. It is designed, supposedly to read with the top folded behind, the leather strap put into the case as a stand. It stands at about a 180 degree angle, however, so you can’t read it as a stand on anything unless it is eye level. I’ve tried all kinds of ways, and none work, it won’t stand up unless it is 180 degrees. Very annoying. If you only want a case that you can fold the top over (behind) to read it is a good one. But beware of the extra inch on the readers left. I have small hands and so it adds a lot of fatigue.
5 Stars Love It!
Other reviews of this product were somewhat critical but I could not be happier. The quality of the leather and construction are top notch and the design is excellent for use with the Kindle2. I would highly recommend this cover for protection and function as it readily adapts to a stand for the Kindle2 as well.
