Kindle 2 Cover

As you already know, the Kindle 2 doesn't come standard with a cover so if you want one you'll need to purchase one separately (although they do encourage you to purchase the Amazon Leather cover as an add-on when you first purchase your new Kindle).

But there are more stylish Kindle 2 cover's for your Kindle (my favorite is still the Cole Haan Hand-Woven Patent Leather Cover) which while pricey is the ultimate luxury in Kindle accessories.

But if you don't have a spare $100 (I told you the Cole Haan Kindle covers were expensive) then you can get lots of different designs for under $30 - or even under $20 if you want to get a GelaSkin instead (these look funky but I'm not sure how much protection they really give).

If you are into really unusual designs then Oberon Designs do many different leather Kindle 2 cover's that are something you would expect the hobbits in the Shire to use - they are beautifully designs if what somewhat gothic in their appearance.

The most popular Kindle 2 cover is still the M-Edge Prodigy cover's because not only are they inexpensive they come in a wide range of colors so that you can change them as often as your mood.

Many people say how much the Kindle 2 has changed their lives and the way they read books now, all that time that you sit around waiting (for a bus, for your friends, for your favorite tv show to start) can be used catching up on the latest novel . Kindle's are easy to carry around with you and because most new books are under $10 (some are even free) you can be reading as often as you like.

Carrying around your Kindle is a much for efficient and organised way to get all your reading done, and that is why you would want to protect it with a good Kindle cover.

Do You Need a Kindle Cover?

One of the things that you'll notice most about the Kindle 2 is that it is light, very light. By adding a Kindle Cover you can give it some more weight so it feels like you are holding a real book. There are so many covers too choose from (this is where the Kindle outranks the other ebook readers by far!)

Plus you don't just have the regular black leather covers, many designers realise how popular the Kindle is and the importance of keeping it safe as well as looking stylish so companies such as M-Edge, Bobarra and Cole Hann have a great looking range in all price ranges.

There are also covers for the DX and there will no doubt also be covers for the Kindle 3 whenever that gets released.

Of course when it comes to popularity the bestselling cover for both the DX and the Kindle 2 is the Amazon Kindle Leather Cover. That may be because it is listed as an add on when you first purchase your kindle, or that it is one of the least expensive of the covers that you can purchase for your ebook reader.

The Amazon Leather cover has come a long way since its original design which was flimsy and didn't hold the reader in place securely. Since then, once the Kindle 2 came out, Amazon improved their covers that it fits the reader better, is now strapped in, and is much more sturdy.

Another positive about the new covers is that they don't add any extra bulk to your ebook reader - which is important if you like that streamlined look.

There is still no latch to keep the cover closed (like some of the designer brands include) but many resourceful customers have added some Velcro themselves to keep it together.