With the July 7th release of the Amazon Kindle DX in Graphite, and the ongoing price wars between Amazon and the Barnes & Noble NOOK, we’ve got a quick rundown on each and even picked our favorite cases — every book needs a cover, right? (Even if they’re digital.)
Amazon Kindle DX
The Amazon Kindle DX ($379) boasts 3G wireless coverage so you can download new titles anywhere in the world and Whispersync technology synchronizes your Kindle library with your computer, iPad or smartphone (Android, iPhone, Blackberry). Measuring at 10.4″ x 7.2″ x 0.38″ and weighing only 18.9 ounces, the 9.7″ high-contrast e-ink screen is ideal for graphic-rich books. The text-to-speech feature enables the Kindle DX to read newspapers, magazines, blogs, and books out loud to you. Kindle users select from a library of over 620,000 books and periodicals – books are downloaded in less than 60 seconds and up to 3,500 books can be stored. Read for up to 1 week on a single charge with wireless on or up to two weeks with the wireless capabilities turned off.
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Patent Crocodile Print Cover by Cole Haan
This crocodile embossed leather cover comes lined in goatsuede so your Kindle DX will stay protected. A tab keeps the cover secure and a bonus business card holder is located inside the flap.
$90 (originally $120) at amazon.com |
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Hardback Folio DX by AcmeMade
Your Kindle is protected by a clear silicone skin that easily snaps into the Hardback’s linen cloth cover. Lined with a soft microsuede lining, it can be folded back like a book for easy, comfortable reading.
$50 at ebags.com |
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Platform Jacket by M-Edge
This leather jacket flips over and tucks into an upright bookstand for hands-free reading while still allowing access to any ports or buttons. Available in 10 colors.
$50 at medgestore.com |
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Moleskine Cover with Reporter-Style Notebook
A plush microsuede lining adds an extra layer of protection and with two plain reporter-style Moleskine notebooks opposite the Kindle, users are free to jot down notes the old-fashioned way.
$60 at amazon.com |
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Herringbone DX Case by CaseLogic
This brightly lined herringbone case has a super slim design and the zipper closure keeps your Kindle clean and secure.
$30 at caselogic.com |
Barnes & Noble NOOK
Unlike the Kindle DX, the Barnes & Noble Nook 3G+Wi-Fi ($199) has a color touch screen for easy one touch control and navigation. The Nook can also be synched to your smartphone, computer etc. but a unique feature allows users to”lend” books to friends and family for up to 14 days at a time. Measuring at 7.7″ x 4.9″ x 0.5″, with a weight of 12.1 oz. and 2GB internal memory (about 1,500 books) – the Nook is a bit smaller than the Kindle. But the Nook has the Kindle beat on expandable memory with a microSD slot (the Kindle DX does not have the option) and size of library – 1 million books at the Nook stores vs. 620,000 on Amazon. Nook also has over 500,000 free ebooks for its users.
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Jane Street Cover by Kate Spade New York
This pink imported leather case has a bright tangerine interior that’s lightly padded for protection, and includes 2 slip pockets on the inside flap as well as 8 card slots. The perfect cover for any bookworms, the front is embossed with the line “she kept her nose in a book”.
$125 on barnesandnoble.com |
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Nook Covers by Lilly Pulitzer
Available in three designs: gold snake embossed leather, “Secret Garden” blue leaves and Buena Vista, a variation on the signature Lily Pulitzer print, cases can be pre-ordered online beginning July 12 and will hit select Barnes & Noble stores beginning August 5.
Pre-Order: $40 – $50 at nook.com |
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Leather Snakeskin Print Case by JAVO
A magnetic closure and kickstand to prop the Kindle offer hands-free viewing and hassle-free accessibility. JAVO’s leather cover also includes interior pockets for storing business cards and a loop for pen/pencil storage.
$40 (originally $50) at amazon.com |
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Canvas Alice Fry Cover by Kate Spade New York
This whimsical “trompe l’oeil” cover looks and opens just like a book. Made from 100% cotton canvas, your Kindle is securely mounted with an elastic strap.
$85 at barnesandnoble.com |
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Ampersand Cover by Jonathan Adler
Acclaimed designer Jonathan Adler lends his playful and “groovy” sensibility to this case, decorated with bold, graphic punctuation: an ampersand on the front and a question mark on the back. The cotton/linen blend case is coated in polyurethane and 3M Scotchgard protective spray to help repel against stains, wear-and-tear, and liquids.
$30 at barnesandnoble.com |
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