Kindle Accessories Make the Most Out of Your Kindle
Amazon’s Kindle ereaders offer you a great reading experience and Kindle accessories help complete that experience. There are many accessories that can extend and expand the use of your Amazon Kindle so you can enjoy more with the same device. These accessories help you make the most out of your investment, so your Kindle goes with your farther towards reading bliss.
If you are considering buying protective and supportive Kindle accessories for your ebook reader, you have plenty to choose from. Your selections will depend on the specific type of Kindle you have. Kindle comes in 1st generation Kindle, Kindle 2, and Kindle DX.
The most important kindle accessories you should invest in are ebook reader battery, ebook reader charger, and ebook reader cover. Covers help protect your Kindle so you can bring it around with you, while chargers and batteries extend the battery life of your Kindle. Rapid chargers can shorten recharge time and car chargers can help you prevent drained batteries.
The best source for Kindle accessories is Amazon itself, but there are also several brands that offer Kindle accessories at cheaper prices.
Ebook Reader Battery for Kindle
1. Amazon
Amazon offers its very own Kindle replacement batteries that work best for your Kindle 2 or Kindle DX. Batteries are the most widely purchased Kindle accessories. If your Kindle battery needs replacement, go to Amazon and look for replacement batteries. The batteries, which are original Amazon, tend to be more expensive than replacement batteries from other brands. They are lithium polymer-based and can be recharged at 1,530 mAh. The batteries are also recyclable.
2. Lenmar
Lenmar offers more affordable replacement batteries for your Kindle. The lithium polymer NoMEM battery can be recharged at 1,530 mAh and offers 3.7 volts of power. This is rated 4 stars on Amazon, a rating even higher than Amazon’s own Kindle ebook reader battery.
3. DekCell
Another brand of Kindle ebook reader battery is DekCell, which offers a 4-star battery at only $13. The A00100 Li-Ion battery can be recharged at 1,530 mAh with 3.7 V. It comes with a 1 year warranty.
Belkin is a popular brand of protective covers and cases for various gadgets including iPods. Now, Belkin has come out with ebook reader covers for Kindle 2 and Kindle DX. The Belkin protective covers boast of the same quality Belkin has come to be known for.
M-Edge is another top brand that offers protective ebook reader covers for your Kindle. M-Edge provides covers for both Kindle 2 and Kindle DX. The brand is an industry favourite; it caters to a wide range of Kindle owners thanks to its large variety of available colors, designs, and materials to meet various preferences.
Amazon offers the Bargaincell rapid home travel charger that works for both the Kindle 2 and the Kindle DX. The home charger, rated with 5 stars, comes with an IC chip that switches the deviceto saver mode when it recognizes a full battery.
The charger offers solid charging and a reliable, long-lasting quality at just $5. It can be used with 100V – 240V power and comes with a LED light power indicator. It is the best and affordable replacement or alternative for the original Kindle travel charger.
If you are looking for a fast charger for your Kindle 2 or Kindle DX, check out the rapid chargers offered by Gomadic. Though a bit more expensive at $20, the small and lightweight charger comes with a higher current output for faster recharge and features advanced internal circuitry to prevent power surges, over-charging, and short-circuiting. The product also comes with a lifetime warranty.
Gomadic also offers a rapid ebook reader charger for use in cars. This means a drained battery is nothing to worry about, no matter how far from home you get. The $20 ebook reader charger offers high-output charging adapter that can fit both foreign and domestic type vehicles.
The Kindle 2 is the current model of the basic Kindle, which has a 6-inch screen and dimensions of 8 x 5.3 x .36, which means it is not slim but it is quite handy. Its battery can last for two weeks on one full recharge, which takes up to 4 hours. The Kindle DX, on the other hand, is the larger model for those who prefer larger screens.
The model comes with a 9.7-inch screen and dimensions of 10.4 x 7.2 x .4. The ultra-slim design can be quite delicate when placed in your bag, so investing in a Kindle cover would be a great idea.
Chargers can work for both types of Kindle, but batteries and covers for the Kindle 2 are different from batteries and covers for the Kindle DX.
