ZDNET's key takeaways The Strapsicle silicone straps upgrade the grip options on your Kindle and provide a secure hold to prevent drops.
At $21, Strapsicle is an easy and affordable Kindle accessory to make your reading experience even more comfortable.
If you prefer more ergonomic grips or don't like the look of straps across the back of your Kindle, an alternative security option may be best. $20.9 at Amazon
For a limited time save up to 50% on Strapsicle gear at Strapsicle's website in celebration of the brand's birthday. Snag select pairs of Kindle straps for as low as $9 (save $10).
If you're adventuring on summer travels in the upcoming months, now is the perfect time to grab my favorite Kindle accessory, especially if you're a voracious reader. Let me explain.
If you're an avid e-reader like me (or even if you're new to the Kindle world), you probably quickly figured out how uncomfortable it can be to use the e-reader. That's not because my Kindle Paperwhite is bad, but because it's sometimes hard to find the perfect position for optimal reading enjoyment.
Kindles do not have built-in support, making reading in bed, at the pool, at the beach, or anywhere a lot more challenging, especially if you like to read lying down or at odd angles.
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And just like it's popular to outfit our smartphones with grips, rings, and other accessories for stability, it's quite en vogue to do the same for our other tech, including Kindles. After one too many times dropping my Kindle Paperwhite onto my face (that thing does, in fact, leave a mark), I finally caved and was seriously in the market for a grip system.
During my journey, I encountered some of the usual accessory contenders: traditional grips like PopSockets, cases that convert to stands, and large, clunky holders. But something else caught my eye -- Strapsicle.
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