One of the funnest things about getting a new toy is accessorizing it. But, I am “tool woman” — if I start a new hobby the first thing I do is figure out what I need to buy in order to have the best of everything I need. It’s something of an illness.
So, of course, I want to find and get accessories for my Kindle. And, I’m sure you do too! 😀
The Kindle 2 doesn’t ship with a case of any kind and at $360, I think it’s too vulnerable to not be protected. The first accessory I got was a case. There are various cases available on Amazon ranging from $30 to a $120. But, I wanted something unique and personal. So, of course, I went to Etsy. I found my case there from the store Borsa Bella. It’s really just a quilted sleeve but it was exactly what I need. My Kindle can be in my bag all day and stay clean and unscratched. It doesn’t scream “I’m a Kindle, steal me!” which is a bonus point.
If I were to get another type of cover, I would probably go for the M-edge Platform Jacket for the Kindle 2. It is a nice, leather case that folds back and can create a stand for the Kindle. Looks handy for hands-free reading although I question how often I would need that sort of thing. Still . . . the m-edge also has a booklight option that integrates into the case.
Speaking of lights, one benefit of the Kindle is the easy reading screen. However, because it is not backlit, you need a light to read the Kindle at night. I have gotten a Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 (in pink, of course) with a power adaptor (not included) so that I can avoid using tons of batteries. I will mostly use it when we are camping either with batteries or plugged in, depending on the type of camping we’re doing. Honestly though, I’d recommend a silver one for most Kindle owners. Pink is de rigeur for me but might not be everyone’s first choice!
Another form of accessorizing is adding a skin. Decalgirl is a good source. This is the one I’m thinking about for my Kindle2.
Pink Tranquility Skin from DecalGirl
In terms of practical accessories, I always recommend keeping an extra power cord on hand. I keep one where I plug my device in all the time and another in my case for being out and about and needing power unexpectedly. And, of cousre, one needs a car charger. A stand for the Kindle might also be a nice touch. This one seems pretty useful as it has a hole for the power cord so it could be both a stand for reading as well as a charging station.
Stand for Kindle 2
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Liza Lee Miller 
A car charger for your Kindle??!? You shouldn’t read while you are driving! ;-o
I know what you mean, though, about accessorizing the latest toys. In addition to my Kindle, I got an I-Pod (from my kids). So, this weekend, we bought a radio for my I-Pod to dock in & play the music! Fun.
That’s what the “speech-to-text” feature is for . . . reading while driving. Actually, I don’t use that much either. Just hate running out of Kindle when i’m stuck somewhere and want to read. 🙂
You’ll LOVE your iPod. SOOOO much good music!
Goodness! I had no idea. It’s more fashionable than my ipod. CLEARLY, I need one! 😀
Yup. That’s the ONLY reason I got one . . . the huge opportunity for accessorizing!
LOL Liza! I got the Mighty Bright in black to read in bed when hubby is sleeping. And, I got the generic Amazon black leather cover, but these other ideas are really cool!
That’s okay, Jayne, you have to pace yourself on the accessories. The only thing *I* have so far is the gorgeous case. It makes me so happy to zip it up when I put my Kindle2 away! Next will be the car charger guy. And, then . . .