Can I Use Lighted Leather Cover with My Kindle 2?

Some of you are, probably, thinking whether you can use new lighted leather cover with your Kindle 2. The benefits of this new cover are:

• Light draws power from Kindle device. No batteries required
• Built-in, retractable LED reading light pulls out from the back cover when needed, and slides away to become invisible when not in use
• Stylish genuine leather exterior. Soft, grey, microfiber suede interior protects Kindle

A permanent part of the cover, the reading light is located in the top right-hand corner of the back cover. When needed, simply pull the light out and it automatically illuminates, eliminating the need for a separate power switch. To turn the light off, slide it back in to the corner of the cover.

In addition to securing Kindle in place, our new hinge system conducts electricity from Kindle’s battery to the reading light – when Kindle is attached to the hinge, an electrical connection is formed that powers the light.The cover’s hinge points are gold-plated, to ensure a reliable electrical connection. Gold is used because of its ability to make good electrical contact even with low force, and for its corrosion resistance.

As you can understand, Kindle 2 was not built in that way to conduct electricity from the hinge. As a result, the light wouldn’t work with Kindle 2. Moreover, Kindle 3 is 21% smaller than Kindle 2 as you can see in the picture how the dimensions differ between two Kindles. In other words, the new lighted cover wouldn’t fit in with Kindle 2.

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