Top 10 Kindle DX Accessories

E-Readers have been around for a while in the UK and are slowly gaining popularity. The most popular e-Reader has been the Amazon Kindle, but up until November it was only available in America. Earlier this month Amazon launched an International version of the Kindle DX to sit alongside the standard Kindle in the UK. It’s essentially the same as the Kindle, but has a larger 9.7 inch screen along with a few new features that allow it to work worldwide.

The Kindle DX has already started shipping from America and if you’ve ordered one and are patiently waiting for it to arrive, now is the perfect time to protect your investment and find the perfect accessories to keep it safe and help make the most of your new Kindle DX.

We’ve just launched our range of Kindle DX accessories and have a selection of Kindle DX Cases, Kindle DX Screen Protectors and Kindle DX Reading Lights available and have more coming over the next few weeks. To get you started, here are our Top 10 Kindle DX Accessories.

1. M-Edge GO! Genuine Leather Kindle DX Jacket – Black

The GO! Jacket for the Kindle DX is a slim, compact jacket that features classic lines and an ultra-slim profile. Even while closed, you’ll find access to all ports, so you never need to remove your reader for charging. It also takes advantage of the mounting system built into the Kindle DX to make sure that it doesn’t fall out. M-Edge Go! Cases are available in a number of different colours and each one has a built in pocket to hold the eLuminator 2 reading light.

2. M-Edge e-Luminator Kindle Booklight – White

The M-Edge eLuminator2, a reading light that has been designed to fit into a pocket in M-Edge cases for the Kindle DX. It provides a soft, even light across the screen of your Kindle DX and can be folded away neatly when not required. It runs on it’s own batteries and using it won’t drain the battery in your Kindle DX.

3. InvisibleSHIELD Full Body Protector – Amazon Kindle DX

If you want to protect your Kindle DX but don’t want the extra bulk of a case then you should take a look at InvisibleSHIELD. They’re more than a screen protector but not really a full case. They’re a tough, thin film that covers all of your Kindle. Installation takes a bit of patience, but the end result is well worth it. It covers almost all of the Kindle DX and will withstand the toughest of scrapes. The InvisibleSHIELD has a matte finish with a non-slip feel to it. It is great at repelling fingerprints and reducing reflections and as the InvisibleShield doesn’t add any extra bulk to the Kindle DX you can use in in conjunction with most Kindle DX Cases.

4. Noreve Black Leather Book Case – Amazon Kindle DX

Noreve cases are similar to those by Tuff-Luv, but are made from a higher grade leather and instead of sliding your Kindle DX into a pocket, the Noreve case has a built in ‘rail’ system that allows you to securely mount your Kindle DX in the case without covering the device. The front cover is lightly padded to protect the screen of your Kindle DX and the inside of the cover has a number of pockets for you to store your passport, business cards, travel tickets etc.

5. Car Charger – Amazon Kindle DX

The battery in the Kindle DX is good for many hours of reading, but there will be times that you forget to put it on charge. This Kindle DX Car charger will let you charge the battery in the car and ensure that you arrive at your destination to finish your book!

6. XtraFlex2 Kindle DX Reading Light – Black

I’m sure most Kindle DX users like to settle down for a read before bed, but reading in the dark is a bit tricky. The Kindle DX doesn’t have a backlit display, so in order to read in reduced light you’ll need to get yourself a reading light for your Kindle DX. The XtraFlex2 Reading light has been developed to work with all eReaders including the Kindle & Kindle DX. The XtraFlex2 has a flexible, adjustable neck and the lamp has 2 LED bulbs that spread light evenly over the display. You can chose to use just one or both of the LED’s so finding a lighting level to suit won’t be a problem. It runs on batteries so won’t put any extra drain on the Kindle DX’s battery and can be used with old fashioned paper books too!

7. Tuff-Luv Black Leather Flip Case – Amazon Kindle DX

Another case for the Kindle DX, this time from Tuff-Luv. The Flip Case is hinged at the top rather than the side and has a slot at the top for  you to slide your Kindle DX in to. Once it’s in there’s no chance of it falling out. All of the buttons and controls have cut outs and the case doesn’t interfere with their use.

What makes this case different to the rest listed here is the built in stand. On the back of the case is a fold away stand that once in place will hold your Kindle DX upright. The stand is perfect for when you want to read on long plane or train journeys and don’t want the arm ache that you get from holding a book for long periods of time. Just stand it up on the tray on the back of the seat in front of you and your Kindle DX is perfectly positioned.

8. Skullcandy Smokin’ Bud – White/Chrome

One of the newer features on the new Kindle DX is Read To Me –It’s a way to sit back and relax while your book is read out to you. There are built in speakers, but for better audio clarity you’ll need a set of headphones. Any 3.5mm headphones should work with the Kindle DX, so we tried the Skullcandy Smokin’ Buds with ours and thought they did a great job. They’re colour matched to the Kindle DX and extremely comfortable to wear, making them perfect for when you want to just sit back, relax and let your Kindle DX read to you.

9. USB All in One Charger Pack

You’d think that Amazon would have included at least a worldwide travel adapter in with the Kindle DX considering that they’re now shipping them around the world, but for some reason they’ve decided to send them all out with an American mains adapter. You can of course charge it up using the USB cable connected to your PC, but what if you’re out and about and need to charge it? You can’t beat a proper Mains charger so for that reason we’ve launched a UK Kindle DX USB All in One Charger Pack that will let you charge your new eReader anywhere you want. It includes USB mains and car charger adapters as well as a retractable extension cable. Just plug in your existing charging cable and away you go.

10. M-Edge Latitude Kindle DX Jacket – Red

The Latitude Jacket for the Amazon Kindle DX is the must-have accessory jacket for the active eReader user. The Latitude Jacket, made of durable ripstop nylon, provides superior Kindle DX protection and utilizes a four-point mounting system to secure your Kindle DX. It has stitched in pockets that you can use to carry around your charging cable too.

This isn’t the full range of latest generation Kindle DX accessories, just our current favourites. Over the next few weeks more accessories will be arriving and I’ll update this post as and when new items arrive. In the mean time if there’s a particular accessory that you want for your Kindle DX, let us know using the comments form below.