Since my cybook screen broke I carry the new one around with the protective cover inside a metal DVD box, as other people do:

http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25156

I suppose the DR1000 screen is as fragile as the Cybook's. I still have not got the protective cover. Is it enough to carry it around, let's say, in a case? If not, how are you solving this problem?

I suppose the DR1000 screen is as fragile as the Cybook's.

More fragile, because it's a larger screen. Any flexing of the case will be more likely to break the screen than on the CyBook.

More fragile, because it's a larger screen. Any flexing of the case will be more likely to break the screen than on the CyBook.

I thought it was the other way. The same "flexing" in meter will give less flexing angle for a bigger screen and therefore less chance of breaking it.

On the other hand since it is bigger the probability for larger flexings probably is bigger than for a smaller screen.

I thought it was the other way. The same "flexing" in meter will give less flexing angle for a bigger screen and therefore less chance of breaking it.

On the other hand since it is bigger the probability for larger flexings probably is bigger than for a smaller screen.

It would exert more torque, which is the force applied multiplied by the distance from the point of application. That's why it's easier to undo a tight bolt with a long-handled wrench than a short one.

It would exert more torque, which is the force applied multiplied by the distance from the point of application. That's why it's easier to undo a tight bolt with a long-handled wrench than a short one.

Oh... SNAP! Don't get all cerebral and elitist on us now Harry. :rolleyes:

BOb

It would exert more torque, which is the force applied multiplied by the distance from the point of application. That's why it's easier to undo a tight bolt with a long-handled wrench than a short one.

Yes, that is trivial. But why is that relevant? It all depends how flexing occurs. My point was that for the same actual flexing distance it is less sensitive. So if you have it in a bag or similar that allows a certain flexing distance the bigger screen is better.

Yes, that is trivial. But why is that relevant? It all depends how flexing occurs. My point was that for the same actual flexing distance it is less sensitive. So if you have it in a bag or similar that allows a certain flexing distance the bigger screen is better.

I was thinking of the situation where the ends of the case flexed with respect to the centre - that will exert more torque on the centre of the screen with a larger case.

All this is splitting hairs, though - I think we're all agreed that it needs to be protected.

Oh... SNAP! Don't get all cerebral and elitist on us now Harry. :rolleyes:

BOb

Using a wrench on a bolt is hardly an elitist idea unless you take your car to an elitist mechanic.

Dale

Using a wrench on a bolt is hardly an elitist idea unless you take your car to an elitist mechanic.

Dale

Did you not see my irony icon?

BOb

I got the flip-over case and apart form shoving it in a soft briefcase when travelling, that is all I use. the flip-over case has a very firm front cover (why is the logo on the back though?) which should protect it from most things. The case may also give some limited protection if you drop it, but I won't try that if you don't mind ;) Glass is usually more prone to breaking if you "attack" the edges than if you whack it on the front.

Did you not see my irony icon?

BOb

Is that what that was.

Dale

I've been lurking for some while now, trying to get myself up to speed on all the issues, which I think I am fairly decently caught up on now. I would appreciate your thoughts (or as they would say down south, youalls thoughts) on my situation.
I am a literary agent, and I have been using a Sony Reader PRS 500 pretty much since it came out -- that is for a couple of years now. It is a terrific tool especially for reading unpublished manuscripts and proposals that come via my clients and those who would like me to represent them, and I have actually managed to convince quite a number of colleagues to get one. In fact, several major publishers have already, or soon will hand out Sony's to their editorial staff to make reading manuscripts easier -- and arguably cheaper rather than printing them out, even on used paper. OK, so far so good. I just bought my assistant the 505 and she loves it and I can definitely see the contrast difference and the improvement in the machine from mine.
What I'd really like is an 8 inch screen -- yes, I know that puts me in line to get a iRex Iliad of some sort even though it's almost double the price.

However, I've been looking at the PRS 700 as my next purchase, a) because of the improved contrast from the 500, b) because of the touch screen technology which is hugely helpful while standing up reading in a crowded subway car, and just in general c) because of the ability to highlight words and phrases, up to now a huge problem for us with manuscripts we need to make notes on. (Yes, you see where I'm going.) I love the ability of the Sony to take any ms which I can convert to an rtf file, make the font size 16 pt, and download with ease to the Sony. I have a macro set up in Word to do much of what I want in one click and it is easy for me to read everything except pdfs to be honest.
I have been very impressed with what I've read and seen about the iRex Iliad, though I haven't had the opportunty to actually see one in person (I live in New York City and it isn't easy to find one on sale here) and I'm drawn to it because it seems to have several missing elements for me, namely a slightly bigger screen and clearer screen which might make reading pdfs easier and more practicable, and the ability to make notes on the material. For those of you who have one here are my questions:
Can you get material onto the iRex as easily as you do the Sony? Can you do it using the bluetooth software, for example? Are the notes you make on a file saveable and printable (perhaps as pdf files) that I could send to an author or keep in a folder for future reference? What do you guys see (aside from the price of course) as the major strengths and weaknesses of the iRex compared to the new PRS 700.
Sorry to go on, but I've been looking around for a while and no one is actually dealing directly with these issues at the moment that I can see.
Thanks,
Peter Rubie
(CEO FinePrint Literary Management)

The iliad (or the DR1000) have a larger screen, which for a lot of PDF documents is a real benefit. Further advantages would be the scribbling features that allow you to mark and comment on documents. As the Sony 700 has a touch screen it may allow something similar here, (it's not available in the UK so I've only read the release notes briefly) .

Getting material onto the devices is easy, you can drag and drop. With the Iliad you can even plug in a usb stick and read/use documents from that which was very tempting for myself.

Any annotations you make (writing only works on pdfs in the DR1000 and I can't recall if that is the same in the iliad) have to be merged separately via a PC programme, otherwise they are only readable on the device that wrote them. But I do use that feature a lot.

Bluetooth isn't available for the iliad (but it does have an ethernet port) and is not due for the DR1000SW until probably early 2009. One version of the iliad has wifi and again the DR1000SW will have too. How useful it is I cannot say a I don't have it. Reading the iliad forum may give you a better idea, for instance I don't know whether you can treat it as a network drive. Likewise I'm not entirely sure whether you can use the iliad at the same time as you are connected via Wifi or it's ethernet port.
regards

whats about the original addons?

http://www.justread.de/shop/images/product_images/popup_images/38_0.jpg

http://www.justread.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p38_Deluxe-Leder-Cover-fuer--schwarz--DR-1000.html/XTCsid/s36qpba2sqsuu7ihjcgcc726d4

:)

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Still waiting for mine...

In the meantime, the flip-cover works nicely, it's rather stiff so the screen is well protected. You could even shove some extra padding into the front pocket for extra protection.

Because it is such a close fit, it doesn't offer much corner drop protection though, which is a real concern for me: This recently happened to my Sony reader, from hip height onto a tile floor... on the corner. The corner is now dented, the on/off switch almost popped out BUT the screen is OK... and I think in no small part because the overlapping leather cover dampened the impact enough.

Thanks, I appreciate the response.

I do not have the DR1000, but I already ordered the Variobag 9: :D

http://www.etui-koffer.de/Kunststoff-Koffer/VARIObag/variobag.html

Gogolo

I use the box th e reader came with. offers the best protection, since the battery performance is not yet for occasional carry around thats fine atm.
also it was to expensive for me to just risk a broken device for the confort of a quick peek while commuting

So do those of you out there who have a unit recommend the flip cover and maybe a laptop sleeve in addition for carting it around in a backpack or do you have any better recommendations? Also I'm writing from Canada, so if thing are available without having to order from Europe that's a definite advantage.

So I finally got my "Deluxe" cover (from eReader Outfitters). Here's a quick review:

- The Good: It's big, stiff and thickly padded: It will protect the DR1000 well, as is, in your backpack and probably from the occasional drop (*). The space on top fits either stylus well, and it's easier to get the stylus in and out. There's space for some business cards and some sheets of regular paper. The Logo is on the right side (top) :p. This black cover at least looks elegant to me, and the black also brings out the brightness of the screen.

- The Not-So-Good: It's big... seriously (check out the attached picture, compared to the flip-over one) It's not real leather either, as far as I can tell. Since it folds over to the side, you don't get the nice tilt towards you as with the flip-over one. It defeats the purpose of having a slim and light reader.

I'll use it for now, esp in my backpack, because of the added protection. I haven't made up my mind if I prefer it to the flip-over combined with a padded sleeve (great idea btw. any recommendations?) I haven't had any problems with static activating the buttons when closed (as another user mentioned elsewhere)

(*) I won't test that one. Learned the lesson from iRex' PR guy :eek:

That's a serious cover. I have the flip & like it, but I thought it doubled the weight, in fact if on a desk I often take the reader out of the cover.
I like the idea you can have sheets of normal paper in it too though, I miss that on the flip, though if the scribbles ever get better it may not be needed as often.

Nice to see the 2 covers side by side.

I like the idea you can have sheets of normal paper in it too though, I miss that on the flip, though if the scribbles ever get better it may not be needed as often.
In case you didn't notice: you can slip sheets sideways one way in the top cover of the flip-over one (I didn't notice that at first either)

You're correct :) I hadn't noticed that, thanks for the heads up.

it seems like it would fit like a glove - although the width inside is 2mm less than the 1000 I think it would still fit - any thoughts

dr1000 - 268 x 217 x 12 mm

the case is - 275 x 215 x 40 mm

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Features

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Designed to be carried inside a separate bag or backpack
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(To clear up a frequently-asked question: Yes, the exterior thickness is less than the interior thickness, since the former measures the thickness of an empty sleeve. The interior dimensions measure what will fit inside, so naturally the interior capacity will be greater than the thickness of an empty sleeve.)
Materials: High-resistance polyurethane
Weight: 0.54 lbs (0.245 kg)

I may be going overboard but after seeing the broken device in that video after launch I haven't been willing to take the DR1000 out of my house (got it last friday) for fear of it getting banged around.

So I've ordered both the flip cover (for normal use) and the ZeroShock 12-Inch Notebook Sleeve, off ebay, for when I want to take it to school/work. I looked at the 11-inch but figured that with the 12-inch cover I wouldn't need to remove the flip cover to slide it in and out of the sleeve.

Sorry, but I just found the leather case vastly overpriced. I am using a very nice padded leather case made to hold an A4 notepad, made by Franklin Covey, and sold at Office Depot for $10. I am thinking of affixing the DR1000 to it using sefl adhesive velcro pads, as my only complaint is that without the corner straps, the reader slides to the bottom when I have it open in my lap. Other than that, it's pretty great.

I have not yet started taking the DR to the gym, and for that the flip top might work better, but a rubber "skin" with a lanyard would be better. I like the lightness and flexability of the DR, I don't really want a cover for normal use. For transport, the $20 case works great.

eReaderOutfitters had a link for an economical neoprene case that is about the right size.

Has anyone thought of getting one of those Pelican case to put your DR 1000S in yet?

http://www.pelican.com/cases_detail.php?Case=1080

The price is about the same as the luxury case.

This one is perfect:

http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32820

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2309/3537885699_4b36f6d932_b_d.jpg
Bueno me he fabricado un carpteta en polipiel para llevar al dr1000s (ahora con la actualización parece que se va a poder sacar a la calle...) a ver que os parece.
El coste total < 12 euros.... mejor que las originales ;)
Aqui podeis ver mas fotos...
Album carpeta. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29749073@N07/sets/72157618231323101/detail/)
Si os interesa como hacerla me los decís y os cuento como la he hecho.
Un saludo.
English, I made a cover for less than 12 euros... Sorry for my english.

I am using the flip cover together with a 12" Neoprene laptop sleeve from Dicota. I bought that sleeve originally for my Thinkpad X60. The sleeve should protect the device from 'the occasional drop' and is also - except for the zip - splash water resistant.

I use a 13" ZeroShock case with a regular resume portfolio binder. The Zeroshock provides very good cushioning and the portfolio case keeps it from bending. Its been working great for me so far