Home > Consumer Reviews > M-Edge Platform Genuine Leather Kindle Jacket (Fits 6" Display, Latest Generation Kindle), Pebbled Cream w/ Saddle

Was a little concerned that this product might not live up to its price tag, but it is absolutely stunning in real life. If you're looking for something that will protect your investment AND show a little style, this is the jacket you've been searching for. The leather is top quality, the stitching is flawless, and the design is utterly functional.

As the other review said, with the top folded back, you barely notice the case in your hands after the first few minutes. Until you want to read hands-free, and then it stands up for you! Because it uses the strap-in-slot mechanism to create the reading stand, you can actually adjust the upright angle to be really comfortable.

The only other concern I had was about the additional space on the left side, designed to hold the matching book light. Turns out it's less than an inch wide and not obtrusive at all. While I don't have the M-Edge booklight (VERY frustrated btw that it's not available), my Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 LED Light - Color Silver clips onto the back cover with the top part of the clip sliding nicely into the slot designed for the M-Edge light. Bonus! It is too large to store inside the jacket, so that might influence your purchase.

The ONLY thing I'd change about the jacket (and this is admittedly really, really nitpicky) is the color of elastic used for the 2 top restraining loops and the pen loop. On the cream/tan color, the black elastic just jumps out, whereas a white elastic would have been more subtle. (Note: even on the top restraining loops, they covered the elastic that actually rests on the front of the Kindle with more of the cream leather. A REALLY nice touch.)

This classy cover seems to have almost everything a user could ask for:

1. Protection. This leather cover is thick and resilient. If I were to drop my Kindle I think it would survive a drop from several feet (although of course I won't try that). Will NOT protect from submersion in the bathtub.

2. Propability. I can open the over and the top flips over to create a stand, and this means I can quit using our napkin holder for that purpose!

3. Ledgibility. This cover provides a ledge on the left side, onto which one could clip a small book light if desired.

4. Aesthetics. it's soft, thick leather adds to the pleasure of reading.

5. Extras. Slots for a business card, 6 x 8 paper or photo, and a place to hold a pen or pencil.

It's a little more money than the one Amazon is selling, but it looks beautiful and feels buttery in your hands. It was really worth the extra money. The white is a little creamier and the strap a little tanner than it shows in the picture (there is less overall color difference and contrast), but it is still a nice looking product.

I really like the fact that it can stand up on it's own. I almost got the book style cover until I realized that I don't need that extra flap to get in the way just because it mimics the old way I'm used to holding a book. The stand is great, it folds out of the way if I'm reading in my lap, but I have the option to stand the book up and read while eating, for example. Definitely recommended!

I just got this cover in the mail with my Kindle, and I'll be returning it first thing Monday. It's made of good quality leather, but is a lot heavier and bulkier than I anticipated. As a result, this cover is a constant distraction. Also, this may be due to my computer screen, but the color is not as pictured. As another reviewer mentioned, the cream part is a lot whiter in the picture, and the stripe in the middle is actually more brown than burgundy.

I absolutely love the look of this cover so I bought it. However, I will be returning it as the clasp is inconvenient to use. It also dangles in front of the keyboard and I find it distracting. Also, the kindle does not feel secure with the elastics holding it in...I'd have preferred the hinge.