That’s about as racy a headline as I could think of for the Kindle, and though it might grab your attention! I picked up an M-Edge Executive Jacket and e-Luminator on Matt Miller’s recommendation and know immediately this was a wise move.
If you have one, you know the Kindle’s case is lame. It only holds the device on one side and it can easily slide out and fall if you are not paying attention. I tend to only keep my Kindle in the case for transport and read with it removed. The M-Edge Executive Jacket may serve the same function though without risk of the Kindle falling out and with considerable style. The e-Luminator light is a paired accessory that as you might expect illuminates the screen and lets you read in low to no light situations – something that is basically impossible without an external light source. The light slides into a pre-made slot in the case which is an excellent touch. The battery is an A23 (first one I’ve seen) and is reported to last for hours … I’ll let you know if it’s not something you can count on.
I’ve got some more pictures on flickr if you’d like to get a feel for how the Kindle is covered when the case is closed. So far so good!
. Â I like that I can get magazines as well as books as I go which would make always having something to read a non-issue. Â From the rumors I’ve been reading there does not appear to be a new device coming this year … aside from the EVDO-only access point (will not work outside the US) I can’t think of any true negatives. Â Sure the form factor is a tad wonky and the screen is not backlit, but it basically works like a book and comes in a reasonably small form factor making carrying it in my briefcase a pretty simple addition.