| Kindle Lighted Leather Cover, Black (Fits 6" Display, Latest Generation Kindle) | 
| Brand: Amazon Category: CE
Buy New: £49.99 as of 8/9/2010 16:57 CEST details
Seller: Amazon.co.uk Rating: 23 reviews
Color: Black Media: Accessory Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8 Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 8 x 1.2
MPN: 540-0020-00 Model: 515-1037-00 UPC: 814916010066 EAN: 0814916010066
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| Features:
| • | Light draws power from Kindle device. No batteries required | | • | Built-in, retractable LED reading light pulls out from the back cover when needed, and slides away to become invisible when not in use | | • | Stylish genuine-leather exterior. Soft, grey, microfibre suede interior protects Kindle |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.co.uk Review
| Our new design seamlessly incorporates a reading light into the cover, so you can carry your Kindle wherever you go and always have a reading light with you. Simply pull the light out to illuminate Kindle when you need it, and slide it away to be invisible when you don't. Since the light draws its power from Kindle, no batteries are needed. The contoured, pebble-grain leather (available in seven different colours) keeps your Kindle safe and secure, while the soft charcoal microfibre interior protects the screen from scratches. The cover is designed to fold back, so you can read comfortably with just one hand.  The built-in, retractable LED light pulls out to illuminate Kindle, and slides away when not in use. Never Be Without a Light Our all-new Kindle cover features an integrated, retractable LED reading light that lets you read comfortably anytime, anywhere. The high-quality LED light illuminates Kindle's paper-like display, adding brightness without adding glare. A permanent part of the cover, the reading light is located in the top right-hand corner of the back cover. When needed, simply pull the light out and it automatically illuminates, eliminating the need for a separate power switch. To turn the light off, slide it back in to the corner of the cover. Since the light is powered by Kindle's battery, no batteries are needed. How It Works In addition to securing Kindle in place, our new hinge system conducts electricity from Kindle's battery to the reading light - when Kindle is attached to the hinge, an electrical connection is formed that powers the light. The cover's hinge points are gold-plated, to ensure a reliable electrical connection. Gold is used because of its ability to make good electrical contact even with low force, and for its corrosion resistance. Secure Your Kindle in Four Easy Steps Read Comfortably with One Hand Reading with the cover on, you can easily access Kindle's navigation features and power switch, while the rounded edges offer a perfect fit in your hands. The cover is designed to fold back, so you can read comfortably with just one hand. And the retractable reading light is easily accessible with the cover open or folded back. On the Go This compact cover is perfect for taking Kindle wherever you go. The sleek leather ensures the ultimate fit and protection, without adding bulk or weight. Our patent-pending hinge system secures Kindle in place, and an elastic strap keeps the cover firmly closed for maximum screen protection. Simply attach Kindle to the hinge, apply the strap, and rest assured it will stay securely in place even when you're on the go. You'll never be without a reading light, and since the light draws its power from Kindle, no batteries are needed. Amazon’s official Kindle lighted cover features contoured, pebble-grain leather available in seven different colours. | | Read Kindle easily in the dark with Amazon's revolutionary, all-new lighted leather cover. The hinge points are gold-plated to ensure a reliable electrical connection. No batteries required. Read easily with one hand, with or without the light on. Protect your Kindle on the go, and never be without a reading light | |
| Customer Reviews:
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Not quite good enough September 8, 2010 Chookgate (Milton Keynes, UK) My review title is a little misleading. I actually think this is a pretty good, attractive and sturdy cover. It is sturdy, the colour is nice (I have the Steel Blue one) and the light is very functional, and more than adequately lights the screen, even in full darkness.
However, it is heavy, cover plus kindle is more weight than an average paperback, and maybe equates to a small hardback. Because it has two tiny little clips to afix it to the Kindle, it suggests to me it is designed to be put on and not taken off (much). So I wouldn't recommend it to someone with arthritic or weak wrists.
There are other things wrong with it too. If you carry your Kindle in say a hand bag or brief case, there is nothing to stop the other contents of your bag from "sticking" in through the three open sides of the case, so a pen or a pencil etc could potentially damage your Kindle, or turn it on or poke in one of the holes (for headphones, usb etc). If you have it on a coffee table and spill the coffee it could easily get inside the cover and damage the Kindle. So if any of those risks concern you, you'd be better of with a pouch type cover.
The light feels like it might be fragile, the elastic that holds the cover closed feels like it might break, and as I find the cover heavy and will often remove the kindle from it, the clips seem like they might bend or break. Only time will tell, so give me a couple of months and I might update this review - adding stars if everything holds up, and removing stars if things break!
So worth the money September 8, 2010 annibl I will be honest, my kindle has not yet arrived just the case but it is sooooooo lush, really good quality , well made the light fitting is excellent and the colour is as good as on the screen (and what a decision that was!!!). Can't wait for the kindle now!
Really nice - so glad I got it September 8, 2010 D. C. Franks For the price I was hoping something good would turn up and it did. The blue is a much nicer blue in reality, can only describe it as a classier blue colour. Well made, loved the smell of leather. Cannot really fault it. So glad I bought it as apart from the light which is why I got this model, I now love the fact that I can now "open the book", and hold it in both hands, just like a real book!! Sounds crazy, but real book lovers will know what I mean, but there is a sense of satisfaction when, having finished reading for the night, you lovingly close the book cover before putting it down!!! Now I can.
Well worth the money September 4, 2010 Mr. D. J. Pope (Watford, UK) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Really excellent quality. The leather is great and given how much one might pay for a wallet I think these covers are very good value.
"Boxy but good" September 4, 2010 Stuart Aston (Devizes, Wiltshire United Kingdom) 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The cover, will probably protect the kindle in the event of major earthquake or disaster, it feels substantial, and when i have been using it travelling it has been very reassuring. The light is BRIGHT, very bright, it is angled to focus in on the screen but it does have enough of a nimbus around to light the rest of the room, so careful angling of the book should be had to avoid blinding anybody else sleeping in the same room as you reading.
It is heavy, but, I find simply removing the cover at home solves this problem for me, the connections seem to be easy to use and cause no problems so far
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