I felt kinda foolish when i rushed out and bought my Kindle in the first place when i randomly had extra cash on hand thanks to some good luck. You could say that i had a little buyers remorse, especially when i found that i would be installing the skin to it myself. I was pretty skeptical of the decals that are made for the page turn buttons on the side, but after inserting into hoodie pockets and stuffed backpacks repeatedly and not having any lifting of the side decals I'm glad of my purchase.
Install of the skin was daunting at first, i admit, but after i looked and talked myself into it I decided i would do it myself instead of taking it to the mall and having those invisible shield people install it for me. Instructions say that the Kindle needed to be clean and free of grime for the decal to fit and keep it's adherence to the surface, luckily i bought both the Kindle and the decal at the same time which equaled a fresh Kindle without a need to worry about whether or not i cleaned it well enough. The fit and sizing of the decal is near perfect, to the point that at first glance it doesn't look like it's an aftermarket installation.
i've taken my newly outfitted Kindle to work many times and it never fails to produce a conversation starter. The art is fantastic for where i work since my shift butts up against the graveyard shift and the night owls at work love the dark and resonating power of the art, almost as if it signified a light at the end of their midnight vigil if they read.
My favorite part is the matte finish of the decal. We love the look of all the shiny electronics that are coming out today but honestly who can keep from putting fingerprints all over them when they are finally in use. The finish of this skin destroys the possibility of any unsightly smudges from fingerprints. I'm in love with my Kindle and it's look. i really have no issues with this product and i would like to thank Amazon, Decal Girl, and Vlad Studio for the great product.
The brand name is DecalGirl so this is obviously a sticker decal for your kindle. This particular skin is very pretty, but in person the skin has more of a yellow/greenish tint than is shown in the picture. The image is still very crisp and it looks great. I like this skin because when my kindle is in the amazon cover, only the front is visible and the front of this skin is still just as pretty as the back (whereas other skins look funny with large chunks of the front image missing). It is also not too distracting when you are reading.
My main critique is that the holes for the letters are perforated but not punched out; you have to individually punch out all of the holes so it gets a little tedious (I used a bobby pin). It's also a little difficult to peel off of the paper without stretching it but it didn't cause any problems. Otherwise, once on the kindle, it was easy to lift up and realign and only took a few minutes to apply. My sister helped me put it on and I think having an extra pair of hands made it much easier, even if they just offer moral support :-D Looks wonderful once it's on and now I don't have to worry about leaving sweaty fingerprints all over my kindle.
One more thing - it does have a vinyl smell at first but it goes away after a day or two.
The DecalGirl Kindle Skin gives my Kindle a unique look of its own. Not only does my Kindle look great, but it feels great also. What I really like most about the DecalGirl Kindle Skin is the ease of application, and the fact that I can change the look of my Kindle easily whenever I like. The skin fits my Kindle like a fine leather glove fits your hand, and it goes on and comes off with ease. I highly recommend this product for anyone that wants a special look for their Kindle, and I guarantee that you will be 100% satisfied as I am. Did I mention the DecalGirl Kindle Skin keeps your Kindle from getting all scratched up? I have had the DecalGirl Kindle Skin on my Kindle for over a month now, and I am happy to report that there is not one scratch on my Kindle or the DecalGirl Kindle Skin. Oh yes, one more thing, I purchased the DecalGirl Kindle Skin from Amazon at an amazingly low price. So, get yours today and show your friends and family the new look of your Kindle with the great silicone DecalGirl Kindle Skin of your choice.
This is a pretty run of the mill skin, if you have used skins for any other devices it is pretty much what you would expect. I was a little disappointed that there were elements on my skin that were not shown in the preview pictures, they could be taken care of well enough with a pair of scissors and some patience. It was also a little harder to fit than I would have liked, but it worked out eventually. I wasn't overly concerned about protecting the Kindle, which seems to be built fairly solidly, but I did want an aftermarket look which this product delivered adequately.
Though the picture is amazing I had a very difficult time getting it on. I took it very slow and was very careful not to stretch it but for the life of me there was a corner that just didn't fit right so now I have a crinkle/air pocket that turned into a line when I tried to smooth it out in the corner. It refuses to smooth out to how it's supposed to be. That was very disappointing to me but I've learned to ignore it and it doesn't make it look sloppy or anything. I've grown used to it.
Feature Product
- Special non-glare matte/satin finish
- Features distinctive artwork by Vlad Studio
- Durable adhesive stickers that are easy to apply to the front and back of the device, and remove cleanly without leaving any residue
- Manufactured by DecalGirl in Lewes, Delaware, USA
Description
DecalGirl skins for the 6" display, latest generation Kindle feature distinct artwork printed in vibrant color onto premium adhesive-backed cast vinyl that is then sealed with a special sating/matte protective coating to reduce glare and prevent fingerpints.
I LOVE my DecalGirl Kindle skin. I am normally very weary of "skins" because often they are hard to adhere or not a good quality, leading to peeling or worse. DecalGirl had tons of choices to fit anyones style and are simple to apply. A beautifully well made skin to show off your own personality! Get one TODAY!
Wow! That was easy! I have always had difficulty applying screen protectors onto all my electronics. Well, I expected this SKIN for my New Kindle to be just as difficult. I just knew I would have to live with at least 1 bubble or pucker, but WOW, No Bubbles or Puckers & I applied it myself. Great Product.
And, It looks exactly as wonderful as it did in the advertisement. YEAH!
The decal went on very easily and smoothly. It was a little more "green" in color that it appears, but still really like it.
My Kindle is Awesome. The only thing that would more awesome is: If it were color. Other than that I love it!
This is both cool and functional. There isnt any cushion but it does protect the kindle from scratches. The art is nice. It was a little hard to apply but not too bad and it looks good. My only problem now is that I wish I would have gotten a color because the grey matches the kindle too closely. Overall its exactly what I expected.
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