Kindle Reviews and Ratings

2 Year Extended Warranty for Kindle DX 9 7 Display U S Wireless Latest Generation

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Kindle DX
Outstanding and a delight to use. My only objection is that figures do not display well.

4 Stars Amazon was quick to resolve an overcharge
As I am now the proud owner of two DXs with two EWs, I decided to read all the reviews. I can now say that I am alerted to the deficiencies with this policy. A bit pricey for only one year added on, albeit it does add in one

“accidental” replacement – something that is not in the original Amazon warranty.

KUDOS to Amazon for correcting what I thought was a rip-off on shipping. There was an extra $5.45 charge (which I thought was for shipping) that turned out to be a sales tax that was inadvertently charged. Amazon discovered this and refunded my credit card. I even received a phone call from Amazon’s Kindle customer service. I am impressed!

When I emailed them again informing them that I had the same issue with my second DX warranty, they corrected that problem also within one day!

Re what the warranty covers: I am also quite a bit disillusioned to learn that the EW does not cover battery failure. However, I guess IF you have not exercised your one “accidental damage” replacement, you could always “accidentally” drop this puppy from a decent height, ensuring its complete demise. Then, your battery issues are kind of, shall we say, instantaneously resolved. (Did I just say that in an open forum? Shame on me — shame on YOU for listening! LOL)

One thing I will do during the first year, on either one of my DXs, if I experience a malfunction — I will FIRST contact Amazon and pursue their first-year warranty. I suspect the customer service from Amazon will be exemplary.

1 Star Better values are available
First, I love my new Kindle DX—but I bought it because I dropped my old Kindle (which I’ve had for a couple of years and also loved). Dropping it created a 3-4 line area of the screen that no longer worked. Because of that experience, I decided to purchase an extended warranty on my Kindle DX, despite the fact that I generally consider extended warranties a rip off…the chance of dropping your Kindle and ruining it is very real. Fortunately, I read these reviews and saw the suggestion to investigate SquareTrade. I ended up purchasing the SquareTrade warranty which was 3 years instead of 2 and was $20 less than the price of this warranty (adding coverage for drops and spills was additional and the “$20 less” includes that additional coverage). I like Amazon a lot and use it for a lot of purchases, but in this case Amazon should have done their homework and offered the SquareTrade warranty instead of this one…it’s a much better value. Because of the risk of dropping your Kindle and the disastrous affects of doing so, this is one of those rare cases where an extended warranty is at least worth considering.

1 Star Advertised without specificty or comparison with other Kindle models
Kindle makes 2 models of readers. However, the advertising ofr accessories is unclear with respect to which model it will fit.

5 Stars Extended Warranty Inadequate for Kindle DX
I heartily agree with the previous reviewers about the inadequacy of the extended warranty contract for the excellent Kindle DX. I believe that Amazon should find a repair service with fixed prices for the most likely repair needs such as (1) battery replacement (2) wearing out or fracturing of the plastic knob of the 5-way,or failure of its electronic contacts through frequent use (3) memory replacement or eventual upgrade, etc. These things may well occur within the first two or three years and unless a repair service is available there goes $500 down the tube plus access to the Kindle’s data and books.

All that said the Kindle DX is a marvelous item of which I had planned to buy additional copies as gifts for grandchildren, however, I certainly will not do so unless a reasonable repair service is established. I inquired by telepone of Amazon and was told that the only such resource would be the initial year’s warranty and purchase of the inadequate extended warranty.

Signed,

Rush Blodget

A respectful Amazon customer who hopes that Amazon will do the logical thing and provide, or contract for, a repair service.

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M Edge Prodigy Synthetic Leather Kindle Jacket with Hinge Fits 6 Display Latest Generation Kindle Royal Blue

The Prodigy Jacket for Latest Generation Amazon Kindle is the ultimate for sophisticated on-the-go eReader users. Whether in the office, at a business meeting, or on the treadmill, the Prodigy Jacket provides refined and stylish protection of your Amazon Kindle in a superior case. The Prodigy Jacket offers full surface protection in a lushly padded case, while the soft grey interior ensures your Kindle will always be cushioned in comfort. The jacket utilizes Kindle-compatible mounting system to hold your device firmly in place. This smart case with classic lines includes 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 Latest Generation Amazon Kindle Prodigy 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 Very pleased!
I am really pleased with this jacket for my Kindle. It’s lightweight but durable and it is very nice-looking. I don’t think I would even have noticed that the leather is synthetic unless I had known before buying it. The color is lighter than shown in the picture but is a really pretty shade and I prefer it to the navy that is featured on the site. The only thing that I think could be a little better is that when the jacket is open, the hinge is pretty loose between the two covers so the front one waggles around a little. However, that’s a tiny detail and overall this is a great product!

1 Star Chemical problem caused allergy attack
I recently ordered and received the M-Edge Prodigy Jacket for my Kindle but had to return it. The inside lining of the jacket, described by M-Edge as microfiber, had a strong chemical odor, and the fumes gave me a mild asthma attack. I have clothing that’s microfiber but haven’t had any problems before this with that fabric type. I’ve occasionally run into this problem before – it appears to be a chemical used in processing some types of materials manufactured in Asia.

I don’t know how common this reaction is, so just consider this a word of caution if you’re considering this product and you have any respiratory issues.

3 Stars Great for travel, awful at home.
I agree with the other reviewers – the material is great, and the clasps fit the Kindle snugly in the case. However, there is way too much space to the left of the clasps (in between your Kindle and the Spine), and the more you use it, the more awkward it becomes.

I bought this in April, since I read my Kindle on the Subway and wanted something in case I drop it and so I can shove it in my bag or purse on the go. It is pretty good for this purpose, although the extra space does make it slightly awkward to hold. When I try to read in bed, the space becomes downright frustrating – I realized that it makes it nearly impossible to both grip the case/Kindle with your left hand and reach the “next page” button at the same time. I had unconsciously been using my right hand for this purpose whenever using this case, and been removing the cover each night when I didn’t have a day bag with a Kindle sleeve/pocket.

It is livable, but I’m on Amazon tonight because it became too frustrating and I replaced it. I finally figured out the MaxGuard case is just incorrectly listed as leather, and is indeed synthetic, so I’m hoping that I can finally toss this one out.

5 Stars Very stylish and provides protection
I love this cover. Provides protection for my kindle and is very stylish. Also has an inside pocket for notes. The kindle is expensive and this cover is worth the money.

5 Stars totally cool
I love my new kindle cover. It has the new hinge system and pockets on the inside and a clasp to keep it closed. I also like the pocket for the optional light.

Can’t wait to go on vacation and just carry this instead of a suitcase of books.

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M Edge Prodigy Genuine Leather Kindle Jacket with Hinge Fits 6 Display Latest Generation Kindle Pebbled Fuchsia

The Prodigy Jacket for Latest Generation Amazon Kindle is the ultimate for sophisticated on-the-go eReader users. Whether in the office, at a business meeting, or on the treadmill, the Prodigy Jacket provides refined and stylish protection of your Amazon Kindle in a superior case. The Prodigy Jacket offers full surface protection in a lushly padded case, while the soft grey interior ensures your Kindle will always be cushioned in comfort. The jacket utilizes Kindle-compatible mounting system to hold your device firmly in place. This smart case with classic lines includes 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 Latest Generation Amazon Kindle Prodigy 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 Beautiful Sturdy Cover for Kindle2!
It was very easy to get my Kindle2 buckled into this jacket. The corner elastic bands are definitely a +. It’s super secure in it’s jacket. The buckle fits snugly into the front compartment so it’s also secure when it’s closed. Oh, and the cover easily folds back for reading. The more you fold it back, the softer the leather gets on the spine, so you kinda have to break it in a bit.

I purchased the M-edge book light too so everything fits like it’s supposed to since they were made for each other I was worried about the color, but it’s a very nice fuschia that’s not too bright nor too dull. It’s very stylish and I carry it in my purse all the time without worrying about something cracking the screen. Overall, it’s very sturdy and stylish and perfect for my Kindle2!

5 Stars Gorgeous! Perfect for my wife’s Kindle
Very nice looking – quality – no smell – premium leather and perfect color for a woman. This thing fits the Kindle perfectly! Others have complained about the gap which is reportedly for an up-coming light attachment – it is not a problem at all! Kindle fits snug and is protected. The only gripe I had was you can’t fold the cover over so that it’s behind the Kindle. Basically you are reading the Kindle and holding it as you would a book. No big deal – really. If you want just take the Kindle out! This is a classy cover for the Kindle – it just looks so nice and for a woman it is the perfect color. I tell the girls at work that I got this “Pebbled Fuchsia” cover for my wife’s Kindle and mouths drop. LOL You can charge the Kindle while it is in the cover too – a bonus. Worth every penny!

5 Stars Great quality
I love this case! I had no problem getting my kindle in using the little hooks in the case, they are very secure and corner straps offer additional support. The quality of this item is outstanding, it is not like that synthetic leather or poorly made leather products, this truly is a great product!

The inside has some small sewn in products in the front panel of the case, probably large enough for a business card or two and other paper items, nothing large would fit in there

This case is designed to fit the M Edge light as well. I have not purchased that because I am waiting and hoping they come out with something that charges via AC rather than requiring a AAA battery.

4 Stars I truly wish this was 5 stars
I got the K2 and gave my Mom my K1(with both of my m-edge covers) so I needed a new cover. It is wonderful in so many ways but the leather is so stiff compared to my K1 covers. They could easily be folded back but that is not the case with this cover. It is well made and very secure, I would not hesitate to get another cover (I already have on on the way) but I would love for the leather to be a bit more pliable.

5 Stars Bright Kindle cover
Fits on Kindle 2 easily and stays put. A quality item. I especially liked the bright fuschia so I could find the Kindle in a large tote.

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M Edge Latitude Kindle Jacket Fits 6 Display Latest Generation Kindle Navy Blue w Grey

The Latitude Jacket for Latest Generation Kindle is the must-have accessory jacket for the active eReader user. The Latitude Jacket, made of durable ripstop nylon, provides superior Kindle protection and utilizes a four point mounting system to secure your Kindle.The M-Edge Latitude Jacket zips closed using a hidden double zipper, which allows users access to all ports and the ability to charge their device without removing it from the case. The Latitude Jacket offers full surface protection in a lushly padded case, while the soft grey polar fleece interior ensures your Kindle will always be cushioned in comfort. In addition, the Latitude includes front and back zippers for storage of chargers and extra accessories, and has a built-in pocket for the M-Edge e-Luminator2 booklight (sold separately). The Latitude allows for comfortable use of your device by folding back and zipping closed backwards for easy reading.The M-Edge Accessories Latest Generation Amazon Kindle Latitude Jacket; It is the perfect, compact solution for the on-the-go user who wants their Kindle and all its accessories within arm’s reach.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Latitude/ Navy Blue & Gray
I have been very happy with the Latitude jacket, so far.

I really like the size. It is small enough to be comfortable to hold on to when reading. I just wish the pockets were a little larger, so could better hold more things — like the Kindle’s power cord. (Then again, this may be more of a problem with the design of the Kindle power cord than the Latitude.)

4 Stars One of the Best Covers Available
I just got my Latitude jacket yesterday, but I know that I already love it. It doesn’t add a lot of bulk to the Kindle like some of the other cases do. I like that my Kindle is safely held in with the corner straps, but it’s also very easy to take it out if I want to read it “au naturale.” Great cover for the price. I love the fact that I can just toss my Kindle in the cover into my bag and I don’t have to worry about it slipping out of the case or the case flopping open like with some of the other cases I’ve purchased and returned.

5 Stars Only Cover You’ll Need
I spent a pretty good amount of time reviewing and comparing all the Kindle covers out there prior to purchasing my K2. After many rounds of elimination, my choices came down to two cases: the Patagonia and this one. From what I read, I clearly made the right choice.

I was a bit worried when I ordered this case after reading the negative reviews on Amazon for the same model cover in black. It seemed like an enormous oversight for a company that is only in business to make accessories for the Kindle to completely botch the design of a new product so badly. Thankfully I was right, as the CS at M Edge assured me that problem existed with the first run of Latitude covers for the K2 in black only. Apparently no other colors were affected, and they tested them all out.

Apparently they did just that because this case is nearly perfect. Excellent protection, great features, corner straps that actually HOLD the Kindle in place (that was the real deal breaker for me between this and the Patagonia) and all at $10 cheaper.

I would buy this case many times over before I even looked at anything else.

4 Stars Great case, simple and straightforward.
My Latitude jacket just arrived this afternoon and to sum up my review: I love it.

I’m somewhat experienced with cases as I’ve owned a wide variety for the Kindle classic, Kindle 2 and the DX (fyi: this review is for a K2 Latitude jacket). In the past I have had Oberon, M-Edge and StrangeDog cases. Oberon is ALWAYS recommended and well worth the price (I had one for my Kindle classic). StrangeDog wasn’t really my style, though I think the owner does great (and interesting!) work. However, after all of my experimenting, M-Edge has become my favorite resource for great covers and cases. I’ve owned two of their platform jackets (DX and K2) and the Leisure jacket for the K1. So now that you have an idea of where I’m coming from, here is my take on the Latitude.

My trusty platform jacket has more than met all of my needs so far but as I am about to take two extended trips, I needed something more. Here is what I was looking for:

1. Complete, enclosed protection for the Kindle

2. Storage space for the cable and some documents (boarding passes, ID, etc)

3. Some method of storage for my E-Luminator 2 book light

4. Compact design, nothing bulky

5. Easy access to the Kindle and ports

6. Something stylish (preferably blue)

Luckily M-Edge had sent out an email advertising their new Latitudes, Journey bags and sleeve. I did some searching in the Kindle accessory store and checked [...] for user reviews and advice. After checking out a few manufacturers, I settled on the Latitude.

Pros:

More or less met all my needs

It is surprisingly compact (the first thing my girlfriend noticed)

The materials feel quality, I like the nylon-ish feel of the outside and the comfy felt interior. Its a small thing, but I also like the grey cloth on the front, its a nice aesthetic touch

The cover bends back behind the Kindle effortlessly, no breaking in required

The corner system is well designed, the Kindle seats firmly and passed the “shake like mad over a soft surface” test

The zipper pouch on the front easily fits the charging cable and contours to the design of the case nicely

It has a slot for my E-Luminator and another slot beneath that for documents

The blue is very deep and eye-catching, its more of a royal blue than the navy descriptor on M-Edge’s website

VERY reasonably priced

Cons/nitpicks:

The zipper is a bit stiff and sometimes requires some extra effort getting around the corners of the case, I do think it will loosen up with use

I’m concerned about the felt interior getting grimy after extended use, it is a very light grey and may attract dirt, etc.

The case must be unzipped at least partway to access the charging port (not something I care about but I thought I’d mention it for those of you who like easy access to ports at all times)

There really isn’t much to complain about at all. Its a great, sturdy compact travel case. Also, M-Edge has a FANTASTIC customer service that has always resolved my issues and answered questions rapidly in the past. I always feel confident buying from them. I take off one star for the somewhat difficult zipper.

Highly recommended.

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Sienna Leather Elite Kindle Case Designed for 2nd Generation Kindle

Simple and elegant, BoxWave’s Sienna Leather Elite Case is a slim leather case that is custom fitted for your Amazon Kindle (2nd Generation).