1st Generation Amazon Kindle Silicone Skin Case (Amazon Kindle Reading Device NOT included)

1st Generation Amazon Kindle Silicone Skin Case (Amazon Kindle Reading Device NOT included) Review

This high quality Silicone Skin Case is perfect for protecting your Kindle from scratches and bumps.

>> Function
All controls and ports are accessible. The thick silicone skin is a plus because it provides the covered areas with ample protection against scratches and minor bumps. The only crucial area left exposed is the screen, but you can always get yourself a screen protector for it.

The skin doesn't add very much bulk to the Kindle and it's very light.

>> Form
The Cut-outs for the screen, ports (USB, Power, and Phone Jack), power switch, wireless switch, speaker, scroll-wheel, and keyboard are all accurately lined up. The right side of the cut-out for the screen extends over to the cursor window so the cursor window isn't obscured.

I measured the thickness of the skin and it turns out the skins is actually 3 mm in thickness, not 1mm as stated in the product description.

>> Fit
You actually use the screen cutout as an opening for getting your Kindle into the skin. Once in place, the skin provides a very secure and snug fit.

>> Some quibbles:
- The thick silicone makes the scroll-wheel a little recessed, which can interfere with the use of the scroll-wheel - not terribly bothersome; it just takes a little getting used to.

- The skin actually depresses the Prev Page button very slightly so the button doesn't readily spring back up after being pressed.

>> Conclusion:
Despite a couple of minor issues (that I'm not overly concerned about), the skin is actually very functional and provides very good protection for your Kindle. I would definitely recommended it!

>> Suggestions for further protecting your kindle:
- I recommend the Boxwave Anti-Glare Screen Protector to protect the screen of your Kindle (It also comes in a 3-Pack). Boxwave makes outstanding screen protectors. I've used some of theirs for my Pocket PC - they are washable, resuable, durable, and will not leave a sticky residue when you peel them off. They are also surprisingly easy to apply and will not trap air bubbles like a lot of other protective films do.

- I have taped 2 strips of 3M Magic Tape across the keyboard to protect it from dirt/smudges. The tape doesn't leave a sticky residue when you peel it off and it blends in well with your Kindle so it doesn't make your Kindle look tacky!

1st Generation Amazon Kindle Silicone Skin Case (Amazon Kindle Reading Device NOT included) Feature

• Premium silicone skin protective case cover for Amazon Kindle Reading Device (Kindle NOT included)
• Allow access to all vital control including: vetical navigation strip, luminescent strip, cursor bar, on/off button, speaker, and all ports
• 1mm thick silicone skin made out of enviromentally friendly material
• Back and side of the case is ribbed to provide added conformt and extra grip

1st Generation Amazon Kindle Silicone Skin Case (Amazon Kindle Reading Device NOT included) Overview

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