Has anyone purchased a silicone skin from this vendor on eBay? It looks like it will help with the contrast of the screen and provide some protection without adding much weight to the K2. Silicone Skin
No, but I have some experience with silicone skins for my cell phone. They are dust magnets. I used to use one of those pet hair removers (masking tape on a roller) to remove the dust and dirt each day until I finally got tired of it.
I have a silicone skin. I purchased the clear one so I can see my skin. The only thing I don't like is that it is a little loose on the surface where the buttons are. Some times it bugs me, others not. It is thin enough that it fits in my case, and I like the extra protection along the edges.
I use silicone skin for my ipod. Two of my friends, the only friends off of this board who have kindles, use them for their K1s. The clip-on light works well with it and does not work well on a naked K1.
I have one on my Sansa Clip, it doesn't get very dusty because it's usually tucked into a pouch that keeps it clean. My boyfriend also has one on his Sansa View, same thing. I don't have one on my Kindle. I think it would feel weird holding it to read.
If you use your kindle a lot, you won't see any dust appear on it. If it's a problem, you could protect it by slipping it into a Borsa Bella case when you aren't reading.
OK, then get a sleeve for it. I don't have silicone on my kindle, but I really haven't gotten dust on my ipod silicone skins. And this apartment has a way of making dust all the time.
I use silicone skins on my ipod and cellphone and never noticed dust or dirt on it. The one on my ipod is over 3 years old and when I take it off it looks brand new...same for my 2 year old cellphone. I didn't know they made them for K's but I'm sticking with my decal girl and oberon cover.
I would recommend a light colored silicone skin that won't show the dirt. I've had black and blue skins for my phone and I had to clean them daily. I finally stopped using them.
I am also using silicone skin on my Ipod as its more prone to bumps and falls. Its mainly used to protect gadgets against bumps and falls and works well for other gadgets and cell phone. But I would not recommend for Kindle as you handle it everyday and it will only collect dusts. Skins and casings would better off protect your Kindle.
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