Comments on: M-Edge Prodigy Genuine Leather Kindle Jacket with Hinge , Smooth Black

By: J. Lynch

J. Lynch — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:16:15 +0000

Recently purchased this leather cover for my Kindle and it looks and works great. Very classy. I think it makes the whole Kindle look sharper. The thin pockets on the inside for business cards or a few sheets of note paper are a nice touch. Holds the Kindle firmly in place. I travel and move a lot with my Kindle so I also opted for the clear silicone “body-glove” and thought it was great that it still fit in the jacket with the silicone skin on. It was just an added measure of protection for my Kindle. Highly recommended.
Rating: 5 / 5

By: Russell B. Richelsoph

Russell B. Richelsoph — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:20:18 +0000

I am really pleased with the M-edge Prodigy Jacket. The leather is very nice quality. The interior is is a micro-fiber fabric with a similar feel to suede. The flap will keep the jacket closed when you are traveling or storing your Kindle. (I tuck the flap between itself and the back of the case when reading to keep it out of the way.) The elastic corner straps are an excellent idea and help to hold your Kindle in place.

I am an attorney and wanted something professional looking, that would also do a good job of protecting my Kindle. This case fits my requirements perfectly.

M-edge is supposed to come out with a light that will fit into this case sometime this summer. The light will fold down next to the Kindle for storage. I hope the light is as good as the case. See their web site for more details on the light. Rating: 5 / 5

By: TX Horns

TX Horns — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:15:54 +0000

I purchased this cover along with the M-Edge light, and am very pleased with the quality and styling of the cover. It creates a nice sophisticated look for the Kindle, protecting it in my briefcase as I travel. I couldn't be happier. The exterior is a smooth black leather with just a touch of graining, with white contrasting stitching - a very classic look. The interior grey microfibre is quite soft and gently cradles the Kindle, with no chance of scratches from the cover. The Kindle is firmly held in place by the left hand hinges, as well as the elastic bands over the upper and lower right hand corners. All the controls, switches, and plug-in spots are accessible without removing the device.

The light is a nice touch. I frequently travel overseas, and on night flights when the lights go out, the light perfectly illuminates the Kindle screen without creating a large pool of light and annoying my seatmates. It neatly folds down beside the Kindle, without interferring with any of the controls. The cover is designed to close around the light, and this works perfectly.

With the M-Edge cover and light in place, the Kindle is easy to ready in many positions, the left hand flap can be folded behind if you like (I don't), and the little extra bulk of the cover makes a nice overall package. Rating: 5 / 5

By: gc37

gc37 — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:52:39 +0000

I ordered this case to protect my beloved Kindle2 since I travel so much. I have been very impressed with this case – it looks and feels very high quality, like the really expensive appointment books. It is very sleek and classy, and is still slim enough to easily pull out of my overstuffed computer bag. I can easily fold back the cover to read one-handed in the airport security line. It does make the Kindle heavier though, so I still prefer to take the Kindle out if I’m reading in my seat in the plane or in bed. The hinge attachment was a little stiff at first, but now I can pop the Kindle in and out super-quick. I am so glad I opted for the slight additional cost for this case versus the ones you can get for $25-30. It’s been totally worth it.
Rating: 5 / 5

By: R. Painton

R. Painton — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:25:44 +0000

I bought this when I bought my Kindle 2. It's a very sturdy, capable cover for the Kindle. The construction is good, the cover's top is very sturdy - good protection for the Kindle's screen - and the size is decent. It's not quite the cover for me, though. Below are my pros and cons, for those who are curious.

Pros:
-Construction is beautiful - well stitched, sturdy, and good materials.
-Very strong to protect the Kindle
-Closes fairly securely, so it won't pop open in the bag.
-Nice little slot for the M-Edge light, for reading in the dark.
-Pockets for business cards and other such.

Cons:
-Uses the Kindle Latch system - while I haven't had any problems with those hinges, others have, and they make me nervous.
-The flap for closure is on the side with the Kindle - it interferes with the buttons on that side.
-It's constructed strongly, but in the way of a book, cannot be folded backwards. So I can't put that annoying flap into its slot, and I have to have the whole open-book feeling.

In the end, because I like to lie down on the bed and read (which means tossing back and forth between sides), I chose to go with the Tuff Luv cover rather than this one. I simply found it worked better for me, although I do very much like this cover for the sake of its craftsmanship.

Rating: 4 / 5