The folks at M-edge have been following some of the MobileRead discussions that have mentioned the Sony Reader leather jacket (http://www.buymedge.com/p_sonyreader_leather.html), and wanted to let everyone know that they also have a leather jacket and a silicon jacket for the iLiad. iLiad owners have had to put up with Sony Reader being in the spotlight quite a bit, so we want to point out that M-edge has twice as many cases available for the iLiad as the Reader. All the more important for protecting that big, beautiful screen!

This extends the case lineup to include the following:

ILiad Cases
* eMotion Leather Jacket (http://www.buymedge.com/p_irex_leather.html) (Preorder until Feb 15) $49.99
* eMotion Silicon Jacket (http://www.buymedge.com/p_irex_silicon.html) (Preorder until Feb 15) $34.99
* eMotion Jacket (http://www.buymedge.com/p_irex_book.html) $39.99
* eMotion Sleeve Jacket (http://www.buymedge.com/p_irex_sleeve.html) $34.99

Sony Reader Cases
* eMotion Leather Jacket (http://www.buymedge.com/p_sonyreader_leather.html) (Preorder until Feb 5) $39.99
* eMotion Sleeve Jacket (http://www.buymedge.com/p_sonyreader_sleeve.HTML) $34.99

Some of the prices listed below above are labeled "Sale", so prices may change over time. According to M-edge, more leather jacket colors are coming soon. Probably including red, brown, and possibly one other color. I'm sure that increased demand for the covers will bring incentive to add to their lineup.

Personally, I think the leather jacket might be a must-have item for many e-ink owners because of the added protection.

One concern for Sony Reader owners to keep in mind is whether the M-edge leather cover fits over the Sony accessory covers (or the Sony premium Dooney and Bourke leather cover if you have one). Snapping on and off those Reader covers is not something you would want to do frequently.

Update: The Sony leather jacket case does not allow the Reader to slide in with the standard cover attached. It turns out that the idea is to replace the Sony cover. That approach has its advantages - better protection and aesthetics, as well as integrated pockets and a pen loop for those that may take notes while reading.

Ahhh.....i just bought a Jacket a few days ago...

The grapes are sour anyway! (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fox_and_the_Grapes)

Still have the receipt? :grin:

Is the cover reinforced or just thick?

The cover (and back) is a solid sheet of hardboard (~1/8" thick) that will not bend or flex without significant force.

Nice to hear!

Good that you are still producing covers for the Iliad and even increasing the selection.
Maybe we'll soon see a cas/cover for the assorted STAReBOOK clones? Since there seem to be 3 companies using the same hardware to create their individual devices there could be a market there.
If Baen manages to get their thing going then there will be at least 1000 units around...and that on top of all the Chines and Taiwanes (and one German) guys already owning the STAReBOOK...maybe you'll look into it?

Hi all,

just a short question: do you fix the Sony Reader with the hook on it's back? Like the standard case, with what the unit came originally?

Thanks:

Peter

I like the case, but I don't want to give up haveing a color case. I will definitely get one once the color ones arrive. I hop this time that one is a definite pink. I'd also like a an off white one to match my Noreve TX Case or my Sena magenta case.

Ellen

The cover (and back) is a solid sheet of hardboard (~1/8" thick) that will not bend or flex without significant force.


Thank you.

PS: Any pic of the inside with the reader?

EDIT: Found the view button on the site...

The cover (and back) is a solid sheet of hardboard (~1/8" thick) that will not bend or flex without significant force.

But will absorb moisture and go soft over time. Any plans to make a version using high density polyethelene?

But will absorb moisture and go soft over time. Any plans to make a version using high density polyethelene?

I think you answered one of my questions for m-edge, scotty.

I'm using the reader in an environment with dust, and i was thinking if the rigid material inside wont soften/degrade if i wash the cover.

So, asking M-Edge: Is the rigid material in the cover, cardoard(carton)?

Does the Reader still fit into the docking stand with these aftermarket covers attached?

Regards,

Matt

From the pictures, I'd say not. :sad:

Is there an european distributor for the m-edge covers?

To answer some of your questions;
1) The rigid material in our leather jacket is plastic.
2) Our jacket is designed to replace the stock reader case; so the reader will not fit into the M-edge jacket with the stock case attached.
3) We do not use the Sony "snap-lock" design to attach the reader to our jacket. The reader slides in behind a leather rim that holds the reader in place.
4) The reader will need to be removed from the jacket in order to fit into the dock.
5) We ship internationally from our website (www.buymedge.com); however, we are working on developing a european distribution channel.

To answer some of your questions;
1) The rigid material in our leather jacket is plastic.
2) Our jacket is designed to replace the stock reader case; so the reader will not fit into the M-edge jacket with the stock case attached.
3) We do not use the Sony "snap-lock" design to attach the reader to our jacket. The reader slides in behind a leather rim that holds the reader in place.
4) The reader will need to be removed from the jacket in order to fit into the dock.
5) We ship internationally from our website (www.buymedge.com (http://www.buymedge.com/)); however, we are working on developing a european distribution channel.

How can they call this leather if it's plastic? Plus your websight says it doesn't need to be removed to charge. So now I want to know what really is what before I go and purchase this. I was planning on it when the red version came out but now that things seem wishy washy, I am not sure.

Not to be argumentative or anything but this is what you post on your websight for the sony Jacket.

So now I hear, it's plastic, and you have to remove it to charge? If that is the case I may have changed my mind.

Jacket Facts
Fits: Sony Reader PRS500
Features: Case allows full access to all ports and buttons; interior pockets for organizing business cards, notes, and papers; and a loop for pen/pencil storage.
Material: 100% leather exterior with suede interior.

I think we have a misunderstanding here...

The INSIDE of the frontcover is plastic, the stiffening...not the actual cover.
I'm not sure about the recharging...do you need to dock the Sony Reader to charge or can you connect the charging cable just like that? Then you would be able to chrage it in the cover...

I think we have a misunderstanding here...

The INSIDE of the frontcover is plastic, the stiffening...not the actual cover.
I'm not sure about the recharging...do you need to dock the Sony Reader to charge or can you connect the charging cable just like that? Then you would be able to chrage it in the cover...

I just use a plain old recharger, I don't have the docker.... didn't see the need for it actually, just an added expense <G>

Okay so where is the so called suede that is supposed to be on the inside? Sorry, I am just seeing so many different versions.....

The way I understand it (and the way it is with my Iliad book cover), the inside of the case is padded with suede. If it is like my Iliad case, then it's a soft and slightly fluffy stuff...:-)

I hope medge comes in again and gives you the details.
All I can say from my own experience is that the cases M-Edge makes seem to be very well thought-out and made. I don#t think they are advertising anything on their website that is not true.

I wouldn't think they would either but I guess someone got some info from someone here and it's in this thread and he states you need to remove the jacket to charge... so that iswhy I am questioning it. From what I can see, it's no different than what came on the sony other than looking nicer and the plugs are all on the bottom... I don't have a problem with this jacket not snapping in. I can surely live without that huge snap. I was freaking when I took it off the first time looking for the serial number and getting back on, holy cow........ ha ha.

So I am sure this is going to be acceptable to me.... but I want a RED one and not black....... maybe someone here will have one before the red is released and tell us all about it. :)

I wouldn't think they would either but I guess someone got some info from someone here and it's in this thread and he states you need to remove the jacket to charge... so that iswhy I am questioning it.

My understanding is that you have to remove the cover if you plan on using the dock station to charge, but you don't need to remove it if you use either the USB or standard plug to charge it.



Oh, and I would like to see either a red or green cover.

My understanding is that you have to remove the cover if you plan on using the dock station to charge, but you don't need to remove it if you use either the USB or standard plug to charge it.That was also my understanding... the ports are available, but you have to remove the cover to fit the Reader on the dock.

There are many things I like about M-edge. They seem to listen and react to our needs and input. They are shipping to Europe at only 13 $ charge. Ordering the leather jacket ended up to be 47,50 Euros all cost included. I'm pretty convinced that the quality will be good.

I'll post some pictures when I get it. And well yes, after getting it I will have at least one spare cover for somebody who might be interested. I will let you know, which one is on sale - The "35 EUR" iRex cover or the M-edge leather jacket and again I'll offer it at a very fair price. :rolleyes5

There are many things I like about M-edge. They seem to listen and react to our needs and input. They are shipping to Europe at only 13 $ charge. Ordering the leather jacket ended up to be 47,50 Euros all cost included. I'm pretty convinced that the quality will be good.

I'll post some pictures when I get it. And well yes, after getting it I will have at least one spare cover for somebody who might be interested. I will let you know, which one is on sale - The "35 EUR" iRex cover or the M-edge leather jacket and again I'll offer it at a very fear price. :rolleyes5

Looking forward for your report. Goodluck! :rolleyes5

Okay, being told that this new Jacket does not have the snap feature but that it sits behind this thing that holds it in. I am just wondering how in the heck is it held in place and tightly within the jacket. I mean I can see it has the covering over the front of the reader, but how did the reader get inside and what is keeping it within the confines of that front piece?


Does that make sense?
here is the picture again.

http://www.buymedge.com/Images/sonyreader/sonyreaderLeather_open.jpg

My guess is that it slides in from the top. :shrug:

I would think it safe to slide in from the center spine if that was the case. closed it could slide out. Center slide, it would have to run into the jacket before coming out. LOL. All this speculation...... well I am not going to email them for a fourth time and ask. I guess we will just have to wait or if one of the Iliad readers are reading this, tell us how there is put in.

I'd think that if it slid in from the center, that longer edge would flop around more than I'd like. :shrug:

There may be some sort of physical retainer strap (velcro?), or it may just be a good friction fit. Either way could work, I s'pose.

There are many things I like about M-edge. They seem to listen and react to our needs and input. They are shipping to Europe at only 13 $ charge. Ordering the leather jacket ended up to be 47,50 Euros all cost included. I'm pretty convinced that the quality will be good.

I'll post some pictures when I get it. And well yes, after getting it I will have at least one spare cover for somebody who might be interested. I will let you know, which one is on sale - The "35 EUR" iRex cover or the M-edge leather jacket and again I'll offer it at a very fair price. :rolleyes5


Just wanting to let MR members know that donkarloos is a trustworthy seller.
I have bought a cover from him, and the transaction went smoothly!

Just wanting to let MR members know that donkarloos is a trustworthy seller.
I have bought a cover from him, and the transaction went smoothly!

Thanks vranghel! This should make selling a little easier.

Meanwhile the cover has done "the Iliad's" too... One month has been added to the expected shipping date. "Expected ship date is March 21." The interesting thing is that I could take this fact quite easily. Not a bad result after having had a one year training session on how to cope with delays …
:wink:

Meanwhile I got the new M-edge cover. Enclosed some picture of it.

Brief comments:
+ high quality cover
+ good finish
+ perfect fit (a flexible band at the upper edge of the reader pocket holds the devise firmly)
+ sleek (you can't make a cover much smaller)
+ offers good protection
+ nice inside finish of cover
+ access to all important buttons and connectors

Potential areas of improvement:
- flip bar access with the covers front plate is not optimal
- pen access from reader
- some will feel the front plate is still too flexible (I think it's OK - however if you want a 100% stiff one the irex cover has got that feature)
- In my opinion the closure mechanism could be more sophisticated.

All in all I consider it to be a very good cover with competitive pricing! :happy2:

I bought one of the M-Edge leather cases with my Iliad (case arrived before the reader did!), but have now returned it.

I found it very difficuylt to get the stylus out, especially in a hurry, but worse than that it was almost impossible to use the flip bar as the retaining strip next to it gets in the way. flipping left was fine, but right was impossible without digging your finger in.

I couldn't recommend it as the flip bar is a key feature of the Iliad. It's a shame because in all other respects its a nice case.

Mark

PSR505 cases coming soon.