Amazon’s newest Kindle accent is not what I believed it will be

There are a number of official equipment out there for Amazon’s lineup of Kindle e-readers, together with circumstances and charging docks, however its latest accent would possibly shock you.

Amazon just lately launched a brand new “Sling Bag for Kindle” accent that allows you to simply carry and defend your Kindle wherever you go, without having a backpack or purse. The bag is formally made by Amazon, not a 3rd celebration, and is obtainable in two colours: cinder (black) and dune (a creamy white).

The Sling Bag is constructed from recycled leather-based and, actually, appears to be like fairly trendy — although I am not a vogue skilled by any means. The largest draw back, for my part, is the Kindle brand emblazoned on the entrance, which undoubtedly detracts from its general clear look.

The primary strap on the Sling Bag is adjustable, so you possibly can put on it comfortably. Contained in the bag, there are a number of compartments to retailer not solely your Kindle but additionally gadgets like your glasses, cellphone, and charger.

Amazon’s Sling Bag for Kindles is priced at $80 — practically the identical worth because the standard Kindle — but it surely’s on sale for $70 should you’re thinking about choosing one up to your Kindle.

Materials

Recycled leather-based

Shade(s)

Cinder, dune

Model

Amazon Kindle

It does not match each Kindle mannequin

This bag is designed for Kindle customers on the go

Credit score: Amazon

One essential factor to learn about Amazon’s new Sling Bag for Kindles is that it does not match all Kindle fashions. Whereas it suits an ordinary Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, and Kindle Colorsoft, the bigger Kindle Scribe will not match.

Moreover, a neat function of the bag that Amazon surprisingly does not point out in its product description is a small leather-based strap you possibly can connect and detach from the aspect, with notches you need to use to prop up your Kindle. So, whether or not you are on a flight, on a practice, or at a espresso store, you possibly can see this prop up your Kindle with out having to carry it.

You is perhaps shocked to find that this is not the primary time Amazon has launched a Kindle-related product out of left area. The Kindle Umbrella and Kindle Mug have each been out there formally from Amazon for some time now, and are embellished with the Kindle brand depicting an individual studying beneath a tree.

As somebody who sometimes carries every part in a backpack, I perceive why a small sling bag like this might be helpful — particularly for individuals who journey with their Kindles on trip or out and about every day and wish one thing small and lightweight. That mentioned, Kindles are sufficiently small to slot in most pockets, so it is easy to see why some would possibly query the necessity for this accent. Nonetheless, as Android Police factors out, the Kindle subreddit is stuffed with folks customizing their Kindles with circumstances and stickers. So, for individuals who wish to “bling out” their Kindle and carry it in model, a bag like this might be interesting.

Amazon’s Sling Bag for Kindles is now out there, priced at $70 in black or white. General, it is a trendy accent, although a bit expensive for my style. The Kindle accent I am hoping Amazon releases subsequent is a page-turner machine, much like the Kobo Remote. Whereas loads of third-party web page turners exist, it will be good if Amazon supplied its personal.