The "We don't need no stinkin' cover" club

Canuck_in_Japan · 04-20-2013, 09:46 PM

Who else hates using covers? I have one for my phone because it cost me $500 but every time I take it off I'm amazed by how my phone feels like a completely different device. It's so light and easy to hold and feels great in my hand.
I used to use a cover for my PRS 650 but I got tired of the flap constantly getting in my way when I wanted to hold it. I took it off a year ago and have been very happy with my naked ereader. It feels so light in my hand and I can hold it with either the left or right hand. I throw it in my shoulder bag when I'm finished reading and while I do have a few marks on the back of the reader, the display itself is still pristine.
And don't get me started on the price of official covers-$40 for a piece of plastic for a reader that only costs $100? Crazy.

SeaBookGuy · 04-20-2013, 10:37 PM

Sorry, but I can't gain admittance to your august group.

I bought my 650 full price when it came out, thinking it was so sharp looking that I splurged and got an Oberon journal cover that has held up well with the unit velcro'ed inside. The cover bends fully back; I have a collapsible black stand that everything fits well on.

I'd never consider tossing my devices around nekkid. I did get a small very scratch on the screen after carelessly placing something on top with the cover closed, where the back of the silver clasp hit the screen. I re-enforced the left pocket with heavy cardboard, and all's well now.

BeccaPrice · 04-20-2013, 11:05 PM

I love my devices too much to let them go naked. I just feel more secure when I throw my Paperwhite into my purse knowing it's got a cover to protect it from all the riff-raff in there. (why do I have 3 styluses in my purse, when I don't carry my iPad around with me?). and my daughter made a really cool steampunk cover for the paperwhite anyway.

I just fold the cover back when I read, and it's out of the way.

AnemicOak · 04-20-2013, 11:07 PM

I don't know that I hate covers. I don't however use one anymore and haven't for a couple of years (or whenever it was the Kindle Touch came out). For my Kindle Touch I keep the shipping box it came in inside my briefcase to protect it when going back and forth to work.

I do have an Oberon cover for my Kindle 3 and while it's a beautiful cover I find it to be too heavy and bulky to be comfortable in most cases, I should probably sell it at some point to recoup some of it's cost.

I've got an Aura HD coming and opted to not get a cover for it either, although I'm thinking of getting a "universal" sleeve of some sort that will hold the Aura or my Touch or my Nexus 7 for transport. Something that's usable with multiple devices.

AnemicOak · 04-20-2013, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeccaPrice

and my daughter made a really cool steampunk cover for the paperwhite anyway.

Got any pics?

DiapDealer · 04-20-2013, 11:27 PM

I couldn't read one-handed (prone) on my Kindle Fire HD until I got the case for it. It nearly drove me bonkers until the case arrived. Now I can fold the cover back, wedge a few fingers between the back of the device and the cover, thus leaving my thumb free to do the page turning. The device would literally be useless to me without the cover (as a reader anyway).

Canuck_in_Japan · 04-21-2013, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnemicOak

I don't know that I hate covers. be comfortable in most cases, I should probably sell it at some point to recoup some of it's cost.

I've got an Aura HD coming and opted to not get a cover for it either, although I'm thinking of getting a "universal" sleeve of some sort that will hold the Aura or my Touch or my Nexus 7 for transport. Something that's usable with multiple devices.

Well I don't actually hate covers either but I prefer not to use them. I may also look into getting a sleeve as well, at least for the first year. If anything happens after that I would probably just buy the latest version.

QuantumIguana · 04-21-2013, 12:02 AM

I have a cheap case for my Kindle Keyboard. I payed $13 for it, with shipping. I'm quite satisfied with it.

Canuck_in_Japan · 04-21-2013, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeaBookGuy

Sorry, but I can't gain admittance to your august group.

I bought my 650 full price when it came out, thinking it was so sharp looking that I splurged and got an Oberon journal cover that has held up well with the unit velcro'ed inside. The cover bends fully back; I have a collapsible black stand that everything fits well on.

I'd never consider tossing my devices around nekkid. I did get a small very scratch on the screen after carelessly placing something on top with the cover closed, where the back of the silver clasp hit the screen. I re-enforced the left pocket with heavy cardboard, and all's well now.

As much as I dislike using covers I will admit that those Oberons are a thing of beauty.

ucfgrad93 · 04-21-2013, 12:15 AM

For a long time I didn't use a cover with my Kindle. However lately, I have been using my lighted cover with it. While it makes my Kindle heavier, it does feel nicer in my hand.

GeoffR · 04-21-2013, 12:41 AM

I much prefer to read without a cover. I do have an armor case so I can chuck my reader in my backpack/pannier without worrying about it getting damaged, but I always remove the reader to read.

DianNC · 04-21-2013, 01:20 AM

I thought he was talking about book covers

I was inclined to agree.

xg4bx · 04-21-2013, 01:22 AM

I have possibly the cheapest covers one could have: .50 cent rubber bumpers for my iphone and a Kindle cover I got on clearance at Target for $5. I've seen some phone covers and the like out there that are $50+, at that point you need your head examined.

crossi · 04-21-2013, 03:21 AM

I have several covers and sleeves. I don't use them. I use a quilted potholder in my bookbag as a sleeve instead.

cromag · 04-21-2013, 03:30 AM

I don't use covers, but I do have cases that I use for transporting my ereader or tablets. They provide decent protection, but they're way too bulky to keep on while I'm reading.

04-20-2013, 09:46 PM	#1
Canuck_in_Japan Wizard Posts: 1,476 Karma: 14328611 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tokyo, Japan Device: Aura, Aura H2O, Kindle PW3	The "We don't need no stinkin' cover" club Who else hates using covers? I have one for my phone because it cost me $500 but every time I take it off I'm amazed by how my phone feels like a completely different device. It's so light and easy to hold and feels great in my hand. I used to use a cover for my PRS 650 but I got tired of the flap constantly getting in my way when I wanted to hold it. I took it off a year ago and have been very happy with my naked ereader. It feels so light in my hand and I can hold it with either the left or right hand. I throw it in my shoulder bag when I'm finished reading and while I do have a few marks on the back of the reader, the display itself is still pristine. And don't get me started on the price of official covers-$40 for a piece of plastic for a reader that only costs $100? Crazy.

04-20-2013, 10:37 PM	#2
SeaBookGuy Can one read too much? Posts: 2,015 Karma: 2487799 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Naples, FL Device: Kindle PW 3, Sony 350 and 650	Sorry, but I can't gain admittance to your august group. I bought my 650 full price when it came out, thinking it was so sharp looking that I splurged and got an Oberon journal cover that has held up well with the unit velcro'ed inside. The cover bends fully back; I have a collapsible black stand that everything fits well on. I'd never consider tossing my devices around nekkid. I did get a small very scratch on the screen after carelessly placing something on top with the cover closed, where the back of the silver clasp hit the screen. I re-enforced the left pocket with heavy cardboard, and all's well now. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by SeaBookGuy; 04-20-2013 at 10:40 PM.

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04-20-2013, 11:05 PM	#3
BeccaPrice Wizard Posts: 2,145 Karma: 11174187 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Sony 350, K3-3G, K4SO, KPW	I love my devices too much to let them go naked. I just feel more secure when I throw my Paperwhite into my purse knowing it's got a cover to protect it from all the riff-raff in there. (why do I have 3 styluses in my purse, when I don't carry my iPad around with me?). and my daughter made a really cool steampunk cover for the paperwhite anyway. I just fold the cover back when I read, and it's out of the way.

04-20-2013, 11:07 PM	#4
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	I don't know that I hate covers. I don't however use one anymore and haven't for a couple of years (or whenever it was the Kindle Touch came out). For my Kindle Touch I keep the shipping box it came in inside my briefcase to protect it when going back and forth to work. I do have an Oberon cover for my Kindle 3 and while it's a beautiful cover I find it to be too heavy and bulky to be comfortable in most cases, I should probably sell it at some point to recoup some of it's cost. I've got an Aura HD coming and opted to not get a cover for it either, although I'm thinking of getting a "universal" sleeve of some sort that will hold the Aura or my Touch or my Nexus 7 for transport. Something that's usable with multiple devices.

04-20-2013, 11:27 PM	#6
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 28,033 Karma: 199464182 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	I couldn't read one-handed (prone) on my Kindle Fire HD until I got the case for it. It nearly drove me bonkers until the case arrived. Now I can fold the cover back, wedge a few fingers between the back of the device and the cover, thus leaving my thumb free to do the page turning. The device would literally be useless to me without the cover (as a reader anyway).

04-21-2013, 12:02 AM	#8
QuantumIguana Philosopher Posts: 2,034 Karma: 18736532 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2 gen, Kindle Fire 1st Gen, Kindle Touch	I have a cheap case for my Kindle Keyboard. I payed $13 for it, with shipping. I'm quite satisfied with it.

04-21-2013, 12:15 AM	#10
ucfgrad93 Wizard Posts: 2,363 Karma: 9026681 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Colorado Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2nd Gen	For a long time I didn't use a cover with my Kindle. However lately, I have been using my lighted cover with it. While it makes my Kindle heavier, it does feel nicer in my hand.

04-21-2013, 12:41 AM	#11
GeoffR Wizard Posts: 3,821 Karma: 19162882 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Te Riu-a-Māui Device: Kobo Glo	I much prefer to read without a cover. I do have an armor case so I can chuck my reader in my backpack/pannier without worrying about it getting damaged, but I always remove the reader to read.

04-21-2013, 01:20 AM	#12
DianNC Banned Posts: 1,431 Karma: 5222495 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Nook Color, Entourage Pocket Edge, iPod Touch 5th Gen	I thought he was talking about book covers I was inclined to agree.

04-21-2013, 01:22 AM	#13
xg4bx Are you gonna eat that? Posts: 1,633 Karma: 23215128 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Phillipsburg, NJ Device: Kindle 3, Nook STG	I have possibly the cheapest covers one could have: .50 cent rubber bumpers for my iphone and a Kindle cover I got on clearance at Target for $5. I've seen some phone covers and the like out there that are $50+, at that point you need your head examined.

04-21-2013, 03:21 AM	#14
crossi Guru Posts: 992 Karma: 12000001 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle Wahington U.S. Device: kindle	I have several covers and sleeves. I don't use them. I use a quilted potholder in my bookbag as a sleeve instead.

04-21-2013, 03:30 AM	#15
cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 25,145 Karma: 459220161 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	I don't use covers, but I do have cases that I use for transporting my ereader or tablets. They provide decent protection, but they're way too bulky to keep on while I'm reading.

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