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Bob of QF — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:19:39 +0000

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Almost exactly what I wanted., October 31, 2010

Bob of QF (Tulsa, OK United States) -

I'll just re-post this here, as the review is as much about my M-Edge cover as it is about the M-Edge light. Comparison of the M-Edge to Amazon's lighted cover below the fold.

I've had my Kindle 3 since September, and I've already read more that I used to on my old Kindle 1 (now retired to a backup device). I was an early adopter of the 1, and it came with an Amazon cover (which after a week, I customized with white velcro.. still works well to this day).

The Kindle 3, obviously, came without anything, and after carrying it around, I grew more nervous about what would happen if I dropped the thing, and it landed on a corner, or if something heavy fell onto it while in my service truck...

... so when I spotted an M-Edge executive cover in a local shop, I was able to test it's fit & finish before purchase. I loved it, even though this would be the 3rd cover I purchased for my K3.... the first being a simple nylon zipper cover, the 2nd being a Speck-brand cover, and now the M-Edge (bright purple, to be easy to spot among clutter... ).

Although I liked the Speck cover (red), and I loved it's built-in bookstand, it was too bulky-- I suspect it was simply a reworked Kindle 2 cover-- there was simply too much excess cover between the plastic cradle (that held the K3) and the actual cover itself.

The clincher for me buying the M-Edge was the light I could get to go with it. In fact, I purchased the M-Edge light first, and used it for several days with the Speck cover.... it worked well enough with it wedged between my K3 and the ABS plastic shell that cradled & held the Kindle. But it was not tucked neatly away when closed, and I was afraid the lovely little light might get snagged and lost. At $20, I was not casual about losing it, either.

So I got the M-Edge executive cover, which has a place to hold the light between the spine and the Kindle. The M-Edge was thinner when closed than my Speck cover, another plus. I especially liked the M-Edge exectutive's closing strap, keeping my K3 and my light securely in place when closed.

The light is quite bright-- too bright to look at directly for long, even with the dim setting. It uses a single AAA battery, available anywhere, which I consider a plus. There is just room at the spine in my cover for a spare battery, which I will do as soon as I can come up with a way to keep it there securely (Take note, M-Edge-- a pocket for a spare battery in the spine would be a real plus-- say a loop of elastic sewn in?).

I'm still on my first battery, after using the light several times for reading in darkened restaurants-- my favorite pastime, reading my K3 and eating. :)

The light has to have some sort of circuitry in it, to keep full-bright even after several hours of use-- and indeed, no LED lamp can run on less than 4 volts, so there must be some sort of voltage amplifier, to boost the 1.5v from the AAA. I have any number of LED flashlights, including industrial and professional ones costing $60 and more, and this little M-Edge is made as well as those, for the task it was created to do-- light up books for reading in dim light. I suspect it will keep the light on, until the AAA is dead-flat-- as many of my better flashlights (those with circuitry) do. There's no warning, either--no gradual dimming of the light output, just suddenly it won't light. I expect that from this little gadget, but as I said, I've yet to run it out. I'll report again when I do.

Strongly recommended as a general reading light, and especially with the M-Edge executive cover (also available from Amazon, as well as more and more frequently in local shops).

I would point out, that M-Edge markets a fairly wide range of covers, including several that put the light into an external pocket. While the light's little tab fits snugly into it's pocket, I, for one, would not be happy with an external pocket while carrying and/or traveling. I'd be afraid I'd snag the light and lose it. I'd look for an external zippered pocket, or a larger, over-cover in that case.

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One more thing I will add: A close friend of mine also has a K3. He also purchased a cover--only he opted for the Amazon's official lighted one. We got to visit last night, and compare the fit and finish of each of our purchases.

His official Amazon cover is a teensy bit thinner when closed, and certainly not as wide (mine needs the room to stow the light when folded down along the spine). The height for either is the same, and the weight of each is too close to tell without instruments. The Amazon's light was elegant-- it turns on when extended, and the K3 is not asleep, then politely shuts off when you do put the K3 to sleep. But, I do not like the notion of the light draining the K3's battery; some consider that a... Read more

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Comment on - FF Case New Design Light-Green Burgundy Denim eBook Reader Accessory Cover Sleeve for Amazon Kindle 2 (IMPORTANT: for Kindle 2 ONLY older generation, does NOT fit Kindle 3 newer generation) {+ 1pc name tag} by D. Dawson

D. Dawson — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:27:16 +0000

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Almost perfect!, October 11, 2010

D. Dawson (Maplewood, MN United States) -

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This review is from: M-Edge Executive Kindle Jacket, Black (Fits Kindle Keyboard) (Accessory)

UPS just delivered my M-Edge Executive cover for the Kindle 3 about an hour ago, and I promptly put it to work. I previously had the leather version of the Executive cover on my Kindle 2 and really liked it, so it wasn't too hard a decision to go with the new model. Functionally, it's virtually identical to the previous version. The tab used to keep it closed still works the same way - you can fold the front cover back and use the tab to hold it in that position, which provides a very convenient handle to hold while reading. I was really hoping there would be a leather version of this cover for the Kindle 3, but my wife emailed M-Edge and they said they were sticking with a synthetic material that was still durable and would help keep costs down. It does feel very close to leather (if someone insisted it was real leather you'd probably believe them), and the inner lining appears to be the identical suede-like material as in the previous version. Unlike the old leather cover, though, the new cover has a stiff spine piece very much like a hard-bound book, so the front and back covers fold at well-defined corners between the hard spine and the covers. The previous leather version had a soft spine that folded in more of a curve. The new system seems like it would provide a little more crush protection when closed, at least along that edge, and I think I actually prefer the new design. The fabric trim around the middle of the cover has a very nice feel to it, and helps provide yet another edge for your fingers to hold when either carrying the Kindle or reading it. I also ordered a new M-Edge Illuminator 2 light for the new cover and I'm glad I did rather than re-use the light from my Kindle 2, since the new light is almost 1/2" shorter than the old one (the old KIndle 2, cover, and light are going to be a gift to my wife's mother, so I needed a new light anyway). If I put the old light in the new cover it sticks out the bottom just a tad. I've also noticed that the stiff spine doesn't allow any flexibility for the hinge of the light to swivel up, so if you choose to use the light in that way (my wife doesn't) then you have to slide the light out of it's mounting sleeve about an inch. Again, it's not a problem, but it's a little different. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, the little straps in the corners do an excellent job of holding the Kindle 3 snuggly in position without getting in the way of any of the controls. I have no fear at all of my Kindle 3 slipping out of this cover accidentally. I specifically wanted to avoid any covers that use the little mounting notches in the Kindle 3 because I don't trust the durability of that system.

Overall I am very happy with the new M-Edge Executive cover for the Kindle 3. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because it's not genuine leather, which is a feature I would have gladly paid extra for and which would have resulted in a perfect 5-star rating. I really like the feel of the previous version of this cover, and I know how leather is going to wear over time. The new synthetic material feels almost as good (but not quite), and I don't know how well it'll actually hold up over time and use. If I could give 4.5 stars I would. Also, if I notice anything significant that affects my opinion after I've had a chance to live with the new cover for a while I'll post an update.

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Comment on - FF Case New Design Light-Green Burgundy Denim eBook Reader Accessory Cover Sleeve for Amazon Kindle 2 (IMPORTANT: for Kindle 2 ONLY older generation, does NOT fit Kindle 3 newer generation) {+ 1pc name tag} by S. Destfino

S. Destfino — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:13:38 +0000

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Best EVER, September 5, 2008

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This review is from: Under Cabinet Cookbook Holder (Kitchen)

I bought this for my husband after looking at cookbook holders for months. I absolutely made the right choice - this thing is so handy. I love that it folds up but is never far away when I need it. The clear cover keeps mess off of your cookbook and it's at the perfect level for reading while you're mixing or have messy hand. My husband loves it. I love it. If you regularly use cookbooks, you need this holder.

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pedsdc — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:44:01 +0000

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Under cabinet cookbook holder review, July 11, 2010

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I recently bought this and think it is worthwhile but thought I would mention a few things I wish I had known before purchase. Overall the holder is sturdy and attractive. It is a light maple color and it is 2.25 inches thick when the clear plastic spacers are used so you do see the front and hinges when folded underneath the cabinet. It is made of IKEA/WalMart grade glued particle wood with veneer. The clear plastic cover thats folds over the bottom half of the cookbook is useful. The length between hinges is just under 18 inches so the book width x 2 + spine width of your favorite cookbook should be less than that. It would fit something about 13 inches tall max but with a 11 inch tall book I have to bend over to read the top 2 inches of the page (I'm 5'11''). When folded down it is 7 inches below the front of the cabinet face and the front of cookbook holder is 9.5 inches below the cabinet face. I consider myself a fairly handy person and it took about 20 minutes to put in by myself with quite a bit of contorting to get underneath the cabinet, would have been a lot easier with a helper. Overall this seemed a bit expensive but unless you are willing to make it yourself, I couldn't find a similar less expensive one to buy.

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H. MATTHEWS — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:58:24 +0000

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Easy as the Pie My wife Just Made, April 4, 2007

H. MATTHEWS -

This review is from: Under Cabinet Cookbook Holder (Kitchen)

My wife said she wanted one of these for her birthday. I found some boring looking plain vanilla clear acrylic models (from other companies and websites) but I thought this one generally looked more interesting, and also matched our wooden cabinets better.

It works great, and looks great. The installation was easy, and it comes with some spacers that help make sure it will screw in even to thin shelves (our bottom shelf is quite thin - the screws would have protruded up into the cabinet without the spacers). The only hard part of the installation is working upside down to do the pilot hole drilling, and then holding the unit flush while you put in the screws. If you have 2 people this would be a piece of cake, but I did it myself and it took about 10 minutes of holding screws in place while putting in the other screws - they kept wanting to drop out. I managed to get it installed before her birthday passed and that is a first for me.

Anyway, my wife loves it, and thats all that matters. If you'll be installing it yourself a magnetic screwdriver might be a lifesaver. Highly recommended.

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Comment on - FF Case New Design Light-Green Burgundy Denim eBook Reader Accessory Cover Sleeve for Amazon Kindle 2 (IMPORTANT: for Kindle 2 ONLY older generation, does NOT fit Kindle 3 newer generation) {+ 1pc name tag} by ksn

ksn — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:12:47 +0000

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Kindle sleeve or cover, November 13, 2008

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I love the aqua blue, looks just like the color shown. It is a snug fit, but still easy to slip on and off the Kindle. It is perfect size to slip my Kindle into my purse or bag. I would order this again.

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Kayel — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:37:41 +0000

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I love it, November 14, 2008

Kayel (Juneau, Ak USA) -

I bought this sleeve as soon as I got my Kindle and I love it, I slip the Kindle in and then into my purse it goes.

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Elizabeth Rose "gooseguyz" — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:04:00 +0000

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comfy sleeve, April 5, 2009

Elizabeth Rose "gooseguyz" (Portland, OR USA) -

This review is from: 2-Sided Reversible Premium Laptop Just Fit Neoprene Sleeve Case Cover for Amazon Kindle 1st and 2nd Generation Electronic Reading Device (Kindle NOT included) , BLUE/GREEN (Electronics)

The Kindle 2 fits snugly into this case. The colors are pretty and easy to find in your purse. The ribbing around the edges could be a bit finer tuned where the flap overlaps, but generally I like it a lot!

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David A. Cornelson — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:39:51 +0000

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Better than the iPhone or Android, November 27, 2010

David A. Cornelson (Chicago/IL/USA) -

This review is from: Samsung Focus Windows Phone (AT&T) (Wireless Phone)

I had an iPhone 3G for two years and it was a decent phone for awhile. I was never happy with the way it handled calls. It had a weak speaker, dropped calls, and was very flaky. Some of the apps were good, but as a phone, I never thought it was very good.

I've since upgraded to the new Samsung Focus Windows Phone 7 and I love it. Just as a phone, it's significantly better than any cellphone I've ever had. Calls come through clearly and I've never lost a call in the middle. Granted it's only been a month so I haven't tested this with AT&T's suspect service in many places, but so far, the phone is great at phone calls.

The operating system is drop dead simple to use...in fact, it's so simple, people might get confused. They'll be done so quickly with checking things, they won't realize they can put the phone away within seconds. I have 4 e-mail account tiles and I see updates on the wallpaper instantly. I can click the power button and see if I have any e-mail or messages without even unlocking or digging into any apps.

The integrated People hub is awesome. I can check Facebook in a second and comment or Like posts instantly.

The one major complaint I have is the lack of syncing local Outlook contacts with the phone like I could do with the iPhone, but I just migrated my contacts to Live.Com (Hotmail) and now they're in my phone.

Overall, I love the phone and the new operating system.

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Geir Friis — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:29:14 +0000

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What Happened To Microsoft?, January 8, 2011

Geir Friis (Nesconset, NY United States) -

This review is from: Samsung Focus Windows Phone (AT&T) (Wireless Phone)

What happened to Microsoft?

I took a chance and ordered the Samsung Focus Win7 phone from Amazon. My current phone was the HTC Fuze and I liked it. It had so many capabilities, but was very cumbersome to learn how to use and using it was never easy. I got used to it after a while and really grew to enjoy and to depend on the whole smartphone experience.

I had wanted to get the iPhone, but after trouble with a new iPod (160GB, Gen 7), iTunes and having my otherwise perfect, best ever computer experience with the Win 7 Asus ROG G73J laptop tainted, I was reluctant about Apple. With the new iPod, my computer freezes every time: restart and everything is perfect except iTunes and iPod. So, I couldn't get myself to order the iPhone.

After two days the Samsung Focus Win7 phone arrives. A few minutes later the phone lights up. Hundreds of contacts are in. A few more minutes: numerous mail accounts are set up and running; Facebook as well. I get to put my favorite contact in the upper left hand corner with shuffling beautiful pictures. I put my favorite photo on the beautiful (!!!) 4 inch welcome screen and start messaging. And phoning and mailing and web browsing. It is all so easy and I slowly realize I enjoy the phone's feedback (little vibrations) and super rapid response.

I get the free Netflix app and fire up a free streaming movie. It's amazing. I will seriously be watching movies on this thing! The sound is great. My photos are available and well organized and look stunning. I get the free IMBD app and my local theatres show up with show times and easily accessible reviews etc. I input my WIFI password and it's immediately accessible. Everything just works and it's so rapid and I'm slowly starting to realize I have something special on my hands. I shoot a couple of picts with the wonderful camera function and mail and message them so easily!
I take some photos of my phone's different screens to mail my girlfriend. It's so easy to arrange everything on the phone practically and beautifully and I really enjoy showing her my new phone arranged just for me with my favorite images everywhere. (
The next couple of days I use the navigation (just works!), get the Adobe Reader and Kindle app (I will read books on this!), get the local weather for a couple of places, YouTube is running. Everything just works so easily! I talk to my phone and without fail it understands my heavy Norwegian accent and Norwegian names in my contacts list. I ask for directions in the navi app and browse the web with my voice. It all just works!

This Win7 phone is so far ahead that I think it will take a while before the critics catch up and realize how good this is. Apple would have wanted to be behind this experience. How Microsoft came up with this new way of interacting with your phone is truly surprising.

The Win7 way of smart phoning is transformative. This phone is so good you don't even realize it in the beginning. The Win7 software and way of phoning is a truly stunning achievement. BTW I have a pittance of Microsoft stock, but they haven't paid me to write this review. Who would have thought Microsoft could bring a product as good as this to the market?

In conclusion I'd like to point out that I'm aware that this is a very emotional review and it leaves out a lot of technical details. But this phone is two steps into the future and I'd like to call attention to that. I leave it to the many other great reviews to cover technical details.

Get this phone and be prepared to be stunned!

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Edit: With the Mango update, I enjoy the phone even more! :-)

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Comment on - FF Case New Design Light-Green Burgundy Denim eBook Reader Accessory Cover Sleeve for Amazon Kindle 2 (*IMPORTANT*: for Kindle 2 ONLY older generation, does NOT fit Kindle 3 newer generation) {+ 1pc name tag} by Bob of QF

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