Comments on: Video: Reading in the dark with Amazon’s Kindle Touch lighted case

By: richardmgarrett

richardmgarrett — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:54:17 +0000

Kevin, does the cover inhibit the sound coming from the speakers on the rear of the Kindle Touch? Does the light have a diffuser or could one create something like that with, for example, scotch tape?

By: Chris Albrecht

Chris Albrecht — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:36:07 +0000

It’s funny how the light seems so minimal during the day, but feels like you’re holding a supernova when reading at night.

By: Staci D. Kramer

Staci D. Kramer — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:22:33 +0000

I’ve been a fan of the lighted cases that use the Kindle for power, buying then and giving them as gifts, since they were introduced for what is now Kindle Keyboard. This is a lot more simple and elegant than having to hook them on to the spine — and the way the light works looks more efficient. Nice find. (I’m using a Fire now so backlight isn’t an issue.)

By: Travis Henning

Travis Henning — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:49:56 +0000

Love the idea of this, hate that it costs $60. This should not cost more than $40 and I’d imagine at $30 they’d still have some decent margins. Wish there were some third party options but Amazon has probably excluded this type of item from licensing so they can make some money themselves on accessories (never mind that I’ve already bought over $200 in books from Amazon because of the Kindle Touch).

By: lee

lee — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:45:34 +0000

Thanks for the great review! Does anyone know if Amazon is working on a kindle with integrated light and if so when is it expected to launch? I’m trying to decide if I should buy the kindle touch now or wait till the one with the light is out…