GelaSkins Protective Kindle Skin , Bookshelf
March 15th, 2010 Posted in Kindle
- Compatibility: 6″ Display, Latest Generation Kindle
- Durable scratch protection and customization for your Kindle 2
- GelaSkins cover the front and back of the Kindle in style
- 3M Technology for easy, repositionable application, and clean removal with no residue
- Ultra thin (< 2 mm) design
Product Description
GelaSkins are removable vinyl skins for protecting and customizing your 6″ Display, Latest Generation Kindle. They feature photo-quality graphics ranging from fine art prints to contemporary urban images designed by our … More >>
GelaSkins Protective Kindle Skin , Bookshelf
March 15th, 2010 at 9:49 pm
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Rating: 5 / 5
March 15th, 2010 at 10:43 pm
This is a simple skin to cover the back of the Kindle, not a full case. It fits well, and is easy to apply. The bookshelf artwork is nice, and the adjusted titles of the books are cute.
Best of all, the texture of the skin provides a bit better grip on the back of the Kindle, without being overly sticky.
Update – While I don’t have the newest version, it appears this skin has been updated to cover the front of the Kindle as well as the back.
Rating: 4 / 5
March 15th, 2010 at 11:41 pm
As has been mentioned in other reviews, the skin only covers the back. This design is pretty and *might* protect it from some scratches, but there are better choices. especially if your aim is to personalize your kindle.
(I will say that the this design — the books on a shelf — has some cute details on close viewing.)
If you’re going to use a cover and intend to leave it in the cover when reading, the back becomes even less likely to be seen. You can go to the search engine of your choice and look for Decalgirl and get 2 sided designs, loads of choices, for less before shipping. Or eBay. My point is that there are more options than one might think at first glance.
I bought mine when I was a new k2 owner and before I knew there was a vast array of superior products that would allow me to find just the right design — one that would match my cover. (For covers, Cole Haan is terrific, or you can search Oberon Designs if you want to add more options. Cole Haan does have some faux leather options.)
In short, this skin and others might protect your kindle from some scratches, but it’s best to think of them as mostly decorative. Gelaskins only decorate the back. If you’re about real protection, something that has a better chance of absorbing the occasional bump, you need a true cover or case. There are a lot of choices out there and you can select items that co-ordinate with one another.
This might be the product for you — as long as you know the limitations and that there are other options.
Rating: 3 / 5
March 16th, 2010 at 1:30 am
I thought that this product would protect my kindle, but instead it just covers the back. I would expect for twenty dollars they would at least include two sticks one for the front and one of the back. If you want a nice decoration this might be for you. However, if you want to protect your kindle purchase a real cover not a decal.
Rating: 1 / 5
March 16th, 2010 at 3:40 am
While this looks “cute” on my Kindle 2, I believe that it is a little pricey. I don’t know what I was expecting, but, this wasn’t it. I would never buy another on.
Rating: 3 / 5