Review: Like the idea, but want a better one
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 02 28, 2014
Marware SportGrip Silicone Skin for Paperwhite / B00EKOOBA2I really like silicone skins for ereaders, but this one doesn't feel like it's ready for prime time. The back of the skin is only slightly textured, and I actually think it's just as slippery as a bare Paperwhite, so it's not really adding traction to keep from slipping. The skin doesn't fit very well, either; I had to pull it pretty tightly in order to get it on the Paperwhite, and after that it seemed loose around the edges, like it had gotten stretched in the process. It also has a slightly sticky feel to the silicone that seems determined to pick up every spot of dust.I have silicone skins on every other ereader in the house, but this one has enough drawbacks with the slippery back and overall dusty, baggy look that I'm going to stick with the leather "book" cover that I bought with my Paperwhite (and which I prefer because it automatically wakes the Kindle when I open the cover). However, if you were getting a new Paperwhite and looking for a cover, this one does the job and will cushion a little for falls (more so than leaving the Kindle bare, anyway) and at a much cheaper price.NOTE: This review is based on a free Advance Review Copy of this product provided through Amazon Vine.~ Ana Mardoll