Amazon Kindle DX Leather Cover Review

If you just spent nearly $500 on a brand new Amazon Kindle DX, the first thing you want is a way to protect it and what better way to do that than with the Kindle DX leather cover. The DX doesn’t come with its own cover, you have to buy one. It may be a bit of a nuisance, but when you tote your DX everywhere, you don’t want to wind up with cracks and scratches all over it. This is where the $50 Kindle DX leather cover comes in. But is it going to protect your Kindle or could it possibly pose the biggest threat of damaging it?

The first thing you will notice about the Kindle DX leather cover is that the leather on the outside is a bit cheap. But what it lacks in luxury, it makes up for in terms of protection. The leather is sturdy and insulated by foam to protect the DX even better. Another positive note is that the leather cover does not change the size of the DX. The Kindle DX was designed to be mostly screen and keep its size down by reducing unnecessary bulk and the cover does not add any extra bulk. Fortunately, the suede material inside is extremely comfortable even for those who use their Kindle for hours every day.

While the Kindle DX leather cover offers a patented hinge mechanism to hold the DX open, it also poses a danger to the Kindle for anyone who does not use it properly. The design can actually damage the Kindle and crack the faceplate if it is opened incorrectly. If you should try to open the back of the Kindle first, the clasps may damage the device. Be sure you read the instructions carefully to avoid this unnecessary damage.

What you end up with is a fairly inexpensive product that does what it is supposed to. Although you have to be careful with it, you will still get a quality product that works perfectly with the Kindle. Since it was designed by Amazon, there is no worry of compatibility. If you are interested in protecting your new investment, it is a wise idea to consider purchasing the Amazon Kindle DX leather cover. If not because it looks great, at the least it will protect your investment.

The following video demonstrates the leather cover for the Kindle 2. The Kindle DX leather cover is the same exact thing – just bigger. You only need to watch the first minute of the video as the rest of the video is the author ranting about Amazon deleting books from their library. What the video shows is how the cover can crack the Kindle if you’re not careful.