Best Kindle Keyboard covers, Kindle cases and accessories for your eReader

Kindle is the best selling Amazon product of 2010. It’s by far the most popular Amazon product and the best eReader out there. Why? First, it’s dirt cheap: 189$ for the Kindle Keyboard 3G version and 139$ for the Kindle Keyboard WiFi only Kindle. Second it’s got a 6 inch eInk screen. Third, it’s light and lasts up to a month.

No other eReader or tablet for that matter, has all those features combined the way Kindle Keyboard does. That’s why I thought to make a list of the best Kindle covers and Kindle cases that you can get at this point. I’ve even put some Kindle accessories that you might find useful in this article. I have to let you know that I haven’t tested all those products, but I’ve searched the web for the best selling modes, read the reviews and made up my list based on that. Enjoy and don’t forget to let me know what you think in the comments at the end of the article.

Kindle Keyboard Lighted Leather Cover – 59.99$

This is the official Amazon Kindle case with included reading light. It’s simple in design, yet a complete Kindle accessory, with a light for reading in the night that draws power from the Kindle’s own internal battery. No need to get additional batteries. The LED light slides from the top of the case and gets stored by sliding it back.

The cover itself is made from genuine leather (exterior) and soft grey microfiber interior to protect the screen and the Kindle case against scratches. The Kindle itself is fitted inside the cover with two hinges.

The process takes a few seconds and can be done by hooking, rotating, sliding and releasing the eReader. If you get stuck you’ll find the needed info into the manual.

If you don’t like the Black finish there are 6 other colors to choose from: Burnt Orange, Chocolate Brown, Hot Pink, Steel Blue, Apple Green and Burgundy Red. It’s not the cheapest Kindle cover out there, but it’s guaranteed by Amazon, which says a lot.

Kindle Lighted Leather Cover in Black

Kindle Keyboard Leather Cover – 34.99$

If you think that 60$ it’s too much for a cover with a LED light then you might consider the other Amazon official cover for Kindle. It’s simply called Kindle Leather Cover and comes in the same 7 color options like the one above: Black, Burnt Orange, Chocolate Brown, Hot Pink, Steel Blue, Apple Green and Burgundy Red. What’s missing is the LED light sliding from the top. The rest of the specs remain unchanged. Even the 4 step process needed to fit the Kindle inside the cover is the same. For just 35 bucks it’s a great value considering the genuine leather exterior.

Kindle Leather Cover

Belkin Grip Kindle Keyboard Sleeve – 24.99$

This is not a cover, but a carrying sleeve case for Kindle, meant to protect your eReader while traveling. Once you’ve ‘settled’ all you have to do is take the 6 inch gadget from the Belkin Grip Kindle Sleeve and start reading. It’s available in Purple Plum, Coral Pink, Midnight Blue and Black. The exterior of the sleeve is textured to offer a firm hold and grip. The sleeve is made from neoprene and silicone, two materials that provide protection against accidental drops and water. Dual zippers are used to ‘close the deal’.

Belkin Grip Kindle Sleeve

M-Edge Executive Kindle Keyboard Jacket – 39.99$

This is a more complex case made from black durable microfiber leather exterior and Grey micro-suede interior. It uses not two but four holding points to hold the Kindle in place. A nylon channel and sturdy strap hold jacket securely close the case while not in use. All ports and buttons are accessible while the Kindle is mounted inside the case. The case is compatible with the M-Edge e-Luminator booklight, but you’ll have to purchase that separately for another 19.99$.

If you like having color options you’ll love the M-Edge Executive Kindle Jacket, as you can opt out from 8 available finishes: Black, Green, Mocha, Navy Blue, Pink, Purple and Red.

M-Edge Executive Kindle Jacket, light not included

Acase Genuine Leather Flip Case – 16.79$

If you want a cheaper product, but can’t take anything else that leather than you should consider the Acase Leather Flip case with Kindle stand made from Genuine Leather. It’s only 16 dollars and can fit the 3rd Generation Kindle, holding it tight for transportation. A leg detaches from the back of the case and can be positioned to an inclination angle of your desire, making reading a little bit easier if you don’t want to hold the eReader in your hand. Soft suede lining ensures the screen doesn’t gets scratched. You can get the Acase Leather Flip case in White, Black and Brown.

Acase Genuine Leather Flip Case

Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Clip-On Light – 14.99$

If you only need a reading light for few of the hours spend reading eBooks on the Amazon Kindle then the XtraFlex 2 Clip-On Light from Mighty Bright it’s a good Kindle accessory to get, especially since it costs only 15$. It’s available in either Black or White and uses two Super LEDs to illuminate the eInk screen of the Kindle. A special lens called LumaLenz makes sure the light is spread evenly, with no bright spots to annoy your eyes. MightyGrip is another piece of tech that makes sure the clip has enough grip to be attached to almost anything. The MightyFlex is the arm that can be adjusted to position the two LEDs at your convenience.

Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Clip-On Light

Buds J4 Rugged Metal In-Ear Earbuds – 39.95$

If you’re looking for a serious set of Earbuds you won’t go wrong with the Buds J4 Rugged Metal In-Ear Earbuds that are also compatible with each every iPod, iTouch, iPhone 3G/4G, Kindle, iPad, mp3 player, CD, portable DVD, PSP, Nintendo DS, and Laptop out there thanks to its 3.5 mm audio Jack. Construction is the second strong point of this must have Kindle accessory, after sound quality, and can be summarized like this: extra rugged build with aluminum housing, flexible exoskeleton armor on all components, and kevlar reinforced tangle free flat cable.

And if you think that almost 45 bucks is stretching your budget you’ll be convinced after I tell you the contents of the package: 7 sizes of soft silicone ear buds and a rugged travel case. It’s impossible not to make it fit your needs and ears. And if you don’t feel too ‘obsidian black’ you can opt out for the Black/Red, Gun Metal, Purple or Blue/Yellow models and shave a few dollars from the price.

JBuds J4 Rugged Metal In-Ear Earbuds Style Headphones

DecalGirl and GelaSkins skins for Kindle Keyboard – 19.99$

If you really want to make a special present to someone get one of the dozens style skins from DecalGirl and GelaSkins that feature special artworks from Vlad Studio. All are durable adhesive stickers, easy to apply to front and back of the device, and can be removed cleanly without leaving any glue residue. All those skins can make the Kindle say something about your personality and also protect the casing against scratches.

DecalGirl & Gelaskin skins for Kindle

If you have any other Kindle Keyboard cover or Kindle Keyboard case in mind just let me know so I can update this post with your own preferences.