04/14/2015 – Verena Pohl – eReader
Many colors or subtle, leather or neoprene, for pure sliding, clamping or chucking – who is looking for the right cover for its Kindle Paperwhite must make many decisions. We help and give an overview of the main categories and most popular products.
One of the first decisions to be taken, if you want a sleeve that you want to use multiple device generations long time and for any or whether you prefer reaches for specialized skin with the perfect fit for a particular device. The basis of many new cover forms a shell made of plastic or rubber, in which the eBook Reader will not budge – but mostly only in this model, and often almost irreversible. If you want more flexibility, should rather resort to another variant, and keep an eye on the product description
In general, when purchasing an eBook reader cover. If you want longer enjoy, should not be too stingy. While there are many cheap alternatives to the original Kindle Paperwhite case of Amazon, the price arises but mostly by poorer quality and workmanship. Here, a look at the reviews of other users in order to decide whether it is worth buying or not.
Sleep Cover
Sleep Cover has only been recently, but they are now almost the become standard. In the cases referred as Sleep Cover a small magnet is incorporated. This magnet ensures that the eBook Reader when closing the lid Sheath automatically goes into sleep mode and at opening immediately “wakes up”. Sleep covers are especially useful for those who want always and everywhere to read easily. The devices are – if not completely – usually very well protected, so that when carrying in your pocket is not scratched and even minor shocks can not harm the eBook Reader. Because of the magnet should be careful, however, to keep any cards with magnetic strips in the immediate vicinity.
Amazon Original Case
29.99 euros, 132g, 7 colors, 4.7 / 5 Stars in 4680 Amazon reviews
Contrary to the product description from Amazon is the leather sheath for the Paperwhite not the easiest, but the hardest of the following options. Despite their great weight and the steep price the shell is still the most popular. This is mainly due to their good quality. The eBook reader is stuck in a tailor-made, sturdy rubber frame, the cover of the envelope is made of padded leather handles and outstanding. The Case for the Kindle Paperwhite comes in the envelope for each matching color, which means that an approximately 3 mm wide, colored borders remain visible, where you should not bother. For no interfering bands on the corners must be held, and in comparison to other types of cases, the edge is in fact minimal.
Inateck
13.99 euros, 104g, 5 colors, 4.6 / 5 stars on Amazon 262 reviews
A cheap, easy and popular alternative to the original. The cover is made of faux leather, which is brushed inside. The design is simple and the cheap price is not to be considered the sheath at first glance. The magnetic closure is not too strong, but enough to prevent accidental absorption.
iHarbort
12.90 euros, 112g, 8 colors (+ real leather Varainte at 19.90 euros), 4.2 / 5 stars on Amazon 185 reviews
Also a good and cheap copy of the original, there are of iHarbort. The solid shell for the eBook Reader click here, depending on the color version in white or black. The upper is padded leatherette. This is true in every case, the price-performance ratio. A very long life is not to be expected depending on the requirements.
ForeFront
9,49 Euro, 100g, 5 colors, 4.6 / 5 stars on Amazon 320 reviews
A cheap version without rubber or Platik-shell comes from ForeFront , Here, the eBook Reader is pushed sideways into the leather frame. This of course means that a relatively wide, colored border around the screen remains. For this, the case features a memory card pocket and a loop for a touch pen.
iGadgitz
32.99 euros, 141g, 9 colors / designs 4.5 / 5 stars on Amazon 109 reviews
The Multifunktionalist under the Paperwhite cases. There are both a stator and a loop for attachment to the hand thereby to allow a high reading comfort. However, the opinions on the quality
Classic Cases
go to the reviews but differ sharply. The classical Leather Case for eBook reader visually differ little from the Sleep covers, they simply lack the function , The shells are primarily aimed at protecting the eBook Reader during transport and reading, as the device for reading must not be taken out of the case
Marware Atlas
19.99 euros, 118g, 5 colors, 4.3 / 5 stars on Amazon 335 reviews
The highlight of this cover variant is the inside of the lids convenient wrist strap, which should make it easier to read with one hand or safer. The shell is made of durable synthetic leather and is closed with a rubber band. The eBook reader is also secured by rubber bands. The reviews of the overall product quality and workmanship is usually highlighted as positive, but there are outliers.
Book Cover
For some time, there are cases for eBook readers that the classic hardcover be modeled book or made from old envelopes. Since most eBook reader users and thus probably are frequent readers book lovers, these cases are quite popular despite their often limited protection function. Here with the same visual tactile experience plays a major role. The reader has, despite the use of an eBook reader, the book-in-the-hand-feeling.
Klever Case
ca. 37 EUR, 100g, various Varinaten, 4.8 / 5 stars from 4 Amazon reviews
Rather little functionality in terms of the protection – at the Klever-case covers the aesthetics is at the top. The shells are modeled classic book covers and be prepared in a British book printing by hand. In contrast to most other book covers cases they also have a solid shell as a support for the ebook reader. Nevertheless, the relatively high price a little effort as yet.
Case Able
29.99 euros, 122g, 15 designs, 4.4 / 5 stars on Amazon 56 reviews
Functionally similar to the classic book cover, but by the many colorful designs something special. Through a neoprene padding the device from bumps and scratches is protected. The eBook reader is attached with elastic bands in the shell, so they remain in place. However, one should remember that the sides of the device continue to be open, ie they are not protected. The photo prints on front and back cover to make it a real head-turner. Therefore, it is probably something for individualists and design fans, not for frequent readers who want to have
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