Category Archives: accessories

New snap-on Kindle reading light uses cover slots to power itself

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Chris Walters

Remember how cool Amazon’s Kindle 3 cover with the built-in reading light was when it first came out last summer? Instead of requiring a battery, it draws power from the Kindle via the little prong that connected the cover to … Continue reading →

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Reclaim your old-school cred with a Kindle hardcover book case

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Chris Walters

You know the type: the person who didn’t want a Kindle, but begrudgingly accepted it as a gift or skeptically bought it with the intention of returning it soon after, and who now reads on it all the time. That … Continue reading →

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CleverWraps: $5 freezer bags for your Kindle or Nook

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Chris Walters

At first glance, CleverWraps are just glorified freezer bags, but they bring some nice features you won’t find with any product from your supermarket. Continue reading →

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Create personalized Kindle, Nook and iPad cases at MyEdge

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Chris Walters

Although no official announcement has yet been made (that I’m aware of), M-Edge has opened its custom cover store. The service lets you create custom covers for your Kindle or Nook ($40) or iPad ($50) using your own images as … Continue reading →

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Want to make your own ereader cover? Here are 50 ideas to get you started

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Chris Walters

The blog ebookcases.org has put together a fairly exhaustive list of DIY cases, covers, wraps and sleeves for your Kindle. (But really for any of the current major ereaders.) If you’re feeling up to a little hot glue and scissors … Continue reading →

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Here are a couple of bargains on ereader cases

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Chris Walters

If you’re planning on buying an ereader, here’s an opportunity to get a free case at the same time. If you already own a device, here’s a so-so coupon offer. Free case with purchase of ereader Best Buy is giving … Continue reading →

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CrunchGear highlights a few attractive Kindle cases

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Chris Walters

There seem to be as many Kindle cases as there are Kindles now, so I’m always interested in seeing what other sites recommend. CrunchGear is calling their post a gift guide for V-Day, but really it’s just a closer look … Continue reading →

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Oak and brass stand charges your Kindle or Nook

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Chris Walters

Charging bases are common for mobile phones and Apple devices, but you don’t see many of them for ebook readers. (Probably because they don’t normally need to be recharged daily.) But here’s a custom-made wooden stand with the USB cable … Continue reading →

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