Product Description

Aesthetically, this sleeve is very much like that of the Kindle 2 itself; clean and simple with an understated elegance. Composed using a rigid, yet flexible shell made from faux leather and a soft padded microfiber interior, this case snugly cushions the Kindle 2 allowing for maximum protection. Together with a soft, smooth and flawless finish allows this sleeve to boast a distinct and sophisticated look. Also available in a variety of colors - see link below. The non-slip padded interior is composed using microfiber lining which is a soft suede-like material. Molded to snugly cushion the Kindle 2, this sleeve offers protection against the elements; scratches and impact resistance whilst in your messenger bag/briefcase. The Kindle 2 can be stowed in either direction which allows for protection whilst charging. Slim and lightweight by design, this custom fitted sleeve is so flat and bulk free that it stacks well with other books or papers. Quick and easy to remove, via the purpose designed opening, simply pull for smooth retrieval. Slide the Kindle 2 into the sleeve to protect it when not in use. This sleeve has been approved by Amazon as a Kindle 2 Compatible product. Available for the Amazon Kindle 2 and the Amazon Kindle DX in Black, Light Blue & Cool Pink (Smooth Finish), Brown (Plain), White & Yellow (Smooth subtle squared pattern), Metallic Blue and Silver (Hologram effect). Link to other Colors - http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=OCTO&x=22&y=15

Product Details

• Brand: OCTO

Features

• Custom designed and compatible for the Amazon Kindle 2
• Rigid yet flexible exterior with a soft padded microfiber interior
• Protection from the elements, scratches and impact resistance
• Slim, compact & lightweight

Customer Reviews

Simple, Handsome, and Just Right
This seems to be the perfect sleeve for a Kindle 2. The body is a nice smooth leather backed by something very firm. The exterior is a bit like a smooth football. The interior is a soft suede-like material.

I've added some pictures to better illustrate the case in use. That lighter brown rectangle with "Octovo" on it, is actually the sleeve's box, it's not another view of the sleeve itself. The sleeve only has a subtle embossed name.

The sleeve is stiff on the outside. The Kindle requires a little bit of force to slide it into the sleeve. Once insde, I don't think the Kindle could fall out accidently. When you do wish to remove the device, that top opening is just the right size to grab the Kindle body. It pulls out fairly easily and smoothly.

I'm a road warrior, I fly a lot. Travelling with the Kindle is a bit of a quandry - put it inside a carrying case with other things, like this pretty Octo travel pouch OCTO Travel Pouch for the Kindle 2. Or buy a cover like the Amazon cover Amazon Kindle 2 Leather Cover, and turn it into a book that doesn't smell good. Or use one of the fancier M-Edge series stand or book style. Or buy that Zagg series plastic shield stuff, and just sort of carry it around semi naked?

After thinking for a long time, I settled on this sleeve. To me the advantages were huge - solid firm case that will protect the screen, didn't add much of any bulk to the device, and I can take it completely off easily and love the beautiful feel of the Kindle's smooth plastic front and metal back. When I'm in a plane, slide the sleeve off, put in the pocket in front of me, and read away. When the flight is over, grab that sleeve and put it away (no confusion on where to put the cover). I can toss this easily into my laptop bag (it's a thin messanger style bag) or the bottom of my carry on bag - doesn't matter the sleeve protects the device.

I've read that the Amazon leather case has a nasty odor - didn't want to spend weeks airing it out. I also wasn't a huge fan of, well now I have this book with a flap on the left that does nothing, holds nothing, it's just there.

The M-Edge deals seemed really cool at first. But then I got to the same deal as the Amazon case, that left flap. The tripod flap stand deal, well, didn't think I'd use that much - I sort of hate airplane tray tables. And reading in a chair or bet - well it would get in the way. And these two things added bulk.

That cool Octo carrying case really looked great. I could put other junk in there with it, a book light, passport, boarding passes, money, AC adapter, a weeks worth of clothes (joking). And then I got to thinking, this thing adds a ton of bulk and I already have a place for that other stuff. And the Kindle sits in the outside pocket, seems more prone to trouble there. And I'd have to deal with that same silly left flap deal. And I'm holding all that other travel junk in my hand while reading - I don't want to do that (what if somebody pinches my Kindle - they just scored all my other good stuff). And that baby is way expensive.

I also considered the Octo sleeve. But shoot they were pricey, just a little less than the Octo travel pouch. Way more than this sleeve. And the leather looks nice, but this sleeve looks almost as good.

So in the end, and that was a long thought process, this reasonably priced sleeve won out. I'm happy I purchased this one.

May 6, 2009 update: I've travelled a bit with this sleeve, and can report that the Kindle is very well protected. The Kindle will never fall out all on it's own. The only down side I see to this sleeve - the leather is not as wonderful feeling as I'd like. It's a bit stiff / hard. For a lot more money you could have soft leather. Price / benefit ratio on this sleeve - I love it still.

High quality
I wanted the slimmest case possible so as to take up as little space in my bag as possible. I also didn't want the traditional binder cover that others are buying because I wanted the flexibility to hold the Kindle at any angle and it seemed to me that a binder cover would add bulk to the Kindle.

I was impressed with the Octovo sleeve as soon as I opened the box. The Octovo box is very high quality cardboard and nicely done. The actual Octovo sleeve is harder than I expected; I was expecting a soft shell and it's actually quite rigid. The Kindle fits in snugly - definitely won't fall out accidentally. There is a slight cut out at the top that leaves the Amazon Kindle logo visible.

Overall I am very pleased with this case.

An ideal Kindle 2 sleeve-style case
I don't want a book-type cover, as I don't want to add any thickness to the Kindle as I read it. That said, it needs some sort of protection so I can toss it in my bag without fear of the screen getting scratched. This sleeve is fitting the bill perfectly.

It's fairly rigid, and the Kindle 2 just barely squeaks in. I can't get it to fall out of its case without shaking it very hard, yet it is not difficult to remove.

The brown color is very nice & understated. The texture is good.

It is absurdly over-packaged-- the box it comes in may be nicer than the sleeve itself, and the sleeve comes delicately wrapped in transparently-thin paper. Very nice, but I'd rather have paid a little less & had it come in a simpler package.

Overall, I'm very pleased with this sleeve.