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Patagonia Kindle Case (Fits 6" Display, 2nd Generation Kindle) | 
| Brand: Patagonia
Category: CE
List Price: $39.99
Buy New: $24.99
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Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  305 reviews
Color: Black
Size: 8.5" x 6" x 1"
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 7 x 1.1
Model: 11453
UPC: 888052949825
EAN: 0888052949825
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Great protection designed specifically for 6" Display, 2nd Generation Kindle | | • | Polyester-elastic catch straps for easy viewing of entire screen | | • | Water-resistant, 100% recycled polyester shell | | • | Internal nylon stretch-woven document pocket | | • | No metal hardware to interfere with wireless function |
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Product Description
Combining eco-conscienceness with function, the Patagonia Book Case for 2nd Generation Kindle provides great protection in a 100% recycled polyester shell. The screen can be viewed while in the water-resistant case, so you can read and protect at the same time. A poly-mesh handle makes carrying a breeze, and the plastic zipper means that you won't experience metal-interference during wireless access.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 305
 Excellent take it anywhere Case February 24, 2009
A. Reader (Hollywood, Ca United States)
169 out of 171 found this review helpful
I'm not sure how Gary managed to review ALL the Kindle 2 covers BEFORE they were available, but I only have this one and I like it. It seems waterproof, it adds a little cushion without too much bulk, and its not obvious what I'm reading. I almost got the $99 leather case for its elegence, but opted for the practicality of this one. If youre looking for the absolute slimmest, look elsewhere, but for throwing it in a bag, this is the best choice. (I'm clumsy, and probably need the extra padding.)
Kushy Kover for Keeping your Kindle! March 16, 2009
Lauraloo Mattox (Atlanta, Ga USA)
51 out of 52 found this review helpful
Like many other reviewers, I investigated all of the covers for my new Kindle 2. As an outdoorsy girl, I'm a big Patagonia fan, so I was really glad to see they make this product. In spite of my immediate bias, I did read the reviews of the other covers, but in the end, decided to purchase the Patagonia.
I've been using it for a month now, and my initial bias has only been reinforced. I love it.
Advantages: It doesn't have the funky smell of neoprene, it zips completely shut, it is lightweight and slim, and most important, it is environmentally sound.
Patagonia is an exceptional company - I wish other businesses would take note. They endeavor to minimize the carbon footprint of every product, and they treat their employees very well. Also, their stuff lasts a really long time! I still wear a jacket I bought from them almost 20 years ago! So, I feel good about the longevity and durability of this case.
Some reviewers have complained about the Kindle falling out of the case. I haven't experienced that at all - the four corners are very snug. I just unzip the case and read my Kindle still in it. Occasionally I take the Kindle out to read it naked-style, then squoosh it back under the corners when I'm done. Maybe if I carried it around unzipped it would fall out, but I don't do that; it's only unzipped for reading. (Don't carry it around unzipped and it won't fall out!)
Another complaint is the snug zipper. Yeah, that's the norm for outdoor gear. Why? Tight seals are safer seals. The rain and debris stay out better. Also, as it loosens over time, it won't become too loose. Just pull the zipper OUT as you pull it around and its easier.
The padding is thick enough that I feel comfortable tossing it in my large, crazy purse of chaos. The straps on the outside aren't useful as handles, as others as have complained. But they are good for eyeglasses, your book light, or attaching it to something else. Best of all, when you're reading your Kindle, your hand slides nicely under the straps for a comfy handhold. If I want thicker padding or bigger handles, I can put this case inside of something else. I think of it as those sleeves we get for our laptops, just enough to keep it safe inside of something else.
Is it worth the $10 more than most other covers? You betcha! It looks great, works well, will last for many years, and its easy on the environment. Think of it as a worthy best friend for your Kindle!
Outstanding Kindle 2 Cover February 27, 2009
mostserene1 (USA)
25 out of 25 found this review helpful
What I like best about this cover is the zipper, and the exterior gray hand-holds.
The hand-holds are especially useful as you slip you thumb through the front hand-hold strap, your other four fingers through the rear strap, and you can read with one hand without fear of slippage. To visualize, imagine pressing your thumb against your other four fingers like a shadow puppet. That is kinda how it works, although while reading you will obviously keep your hand in the open position. This is a unique feature.
The zippers are a bit tight around the corners, but I think that will change with usage (and a little silicon spray).
This is a great case if you have active pets around the house, as it is more impervious to their antics than some might be.
While I have not done comparison with all of the other available covers, on its own, given the zipper, padding, and exterior hand-holds, it rates a highly recommended if those features interest you.
Nice case, but misunderstood. October 29, 2009
William A. Nolan (Willcox, AZ USA)
23 out of 23 found this review helpful
Well, I hardly know what to think, since the reviews of this product seem so mixed. Some people love it and some hate it. Different reviewers say exactly opposite things about it. Strange. After using mine for a while, I think the difference has to do with expectations and use. I am going to start from the outside and work in. First, the handles on the outside. They aren't designed to carry it around. They are designed to make it easy and secure to hold while it is open and you are reading on your Kindle.
That's the crux, I think. This case is designed to be used by putting your Kindle in it and leaving it there all the time, even (or especially) when reading. When it is open, if you cradle it with what would be the spine on a traditional book resting in your palm, your thumb goes under one handle and your fingers under the other. It is comfortable and secure, and feels very natural to me. Since the straps are identical, you can hold it in either hand. However, the fact that the Kindle in on the right side means your fingers will be supporting it if you hold it in your left hand, and your thumb if you hold it in the right. The left hand hold seems more comfortable to me.
When holding it like this, I have no problem with my Kindle wanting to fall out. I even tested it by holding it upside down (over a bed) and shaking it gently. I managed to get the Kindle to come loose on one corner, but it didn't fall. I could have shaken it hard enough to make the Kindle fall, but it would not have duplicated any real world conditions I can imagine. I don't expect to try reading my Kindle while bull riding, for example. BTW, the handles make it easy to hold upside down without dropping it.
When you aren't reading it, you just zip it closed. Like many weather resistant zippers, this one is surrounded by a padded strip inside and cloth on the outside. The zipper is almost invisible when closed. Yes, it does require a bit more effort to zip and unzip than an unprotected zipper would, but I have not found it difficult at all.
When closed, the Kindle is pretty well protected both by padding and from the elements. It is light and thin, and easy to carry or pack. Remember, it is designed to be used to hold the Kindle all the time, even when reading, and it works really well for me when used in that way. My only concern is that it only comes in one color, and my wife is buying one for her Kindle. They will be hard to tell apart, but we'll manage.
A+ for Functionality March 15, 2009
Katrina (New York, NY)
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
This is the ideal case for commuters and travelers: lightweight, allows you to read the K2 with the cover folded back or open like a book, and provides ample protection so you don't have to worry about the K2 in your bag.
MORE COMFY TO READ WITH THIS CASE THAN W/O
Even at home, I don't take the K2 out of the Patagonia; this coming from someone who used to enjoy reading a bare K2! The Patagonia just adds a comfortable amount of cushioning without adding any discernible weight. And because I never have to remove the K2 from this cover, I can quickly resume reading whenever I have even a minute or two of available time throughout the day.
LIGHTWEIGHT
I think the Patagonia weighs in at half an ounce, while the Amazon and M-Edge covers tip the scales at around 8 oz. (I just couldn't justify adding that much weight when one of the reasons I got the K2 in the first place was to lighten my commuting load.)
COMPLETE PROTECTION
Another thing that this cover has over the Amazon and M-Edge covers is that it completely zips up and covers every inch of the K2. Now it can take all the jostling that goes on in my bag.
ZIPPER and ELASTIC STRAPS
I read the reviews about the difficult zipper. Fortunately, I only struggled with the zipper the first dozen times of zipping and unzipping. Now, the sliders glide pretty easily. I actually like the sturdiness of the zipper. I'm also relieved that the second most common complaint I read about before buying this (the elastic straps that supposedly don't hold the K2 down well enough) is not an issue for me. It's probably because of the way I read...I have my thumbs near the NEXT PAGE buttons while my other fingers are behind the case. The K2 has never come close to popping out.
LOOKS
Okay, it's not the prettiest case out there, that's for sure. I just satisfied my need for color by getting a decalgirl skin. So now my K2 is protected and personalized!
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