Kindle Voyage case options - Page 13

jswinden · 10-29-2014, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by joehunt

I bought the red leather origami cover and while this cover and the Voyage make a very attractive "package" when shut, the wobbly front cover while open is a bit disconcerting. Thankfully it does stand on its side for a tent effect for reading in bed, but it will take some getting used to. The leather covers have a pebbly effect which is quite nice. Hopefully though another low-profile cover, but book style will soon become available.

Does the leather version have magnets that keep the front cover secured to the back cover when flipped all the way around? On my synthetic version, the magnets that keep the origami fold in place thereby creating the stand also stick to the bottom portion of the back when flipped all the way around and laid flat against the back. This keeps the front from flopping around.

JoHunt · 10-29-2014, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jswinden

Does the leather version have magnets that keep the front cover secured to the back cover when flipped all the way around? On my synthetic version, the magnets that keep the origami fold in place thereby creating the stand also stick to the bottom portion of the back when flipped all the way around and laid flat against the back. This keeps the front from flopping around.

Yes - I'm sure that except for the material, both covers are identical. I just don't like the flip flop when I first open the cover.

jswinden · 10-29-2014, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by joehunt

Yes - I'm sure that except for the material, both covers are identical. I just don't like the flip flop when I first open the cover.

Yes that is kind of different since it has folds built into the front cover. I've almost dropped mine a couple of times when I go to open it and a corner pops up and catches me off guard. It took a while to get used to that. But at least it lies flat and stays put when fully opened.

Bookworm_Girl · 10-29-2014, 11:51 PM

I've decided mine is a keeper. Not perfect but an improvement from my PW1 & PW2. I have a little bit of yellow hue and some black flecks. I love the lack of a raised bezel much more than I expected! The increased resolution is brilliant! It is nice not to have the shadowing effect around the lights anymore. Auto-brightness feature is ok. It's growing on me. I'm indiferrent on the buttons. I turned off the haptic feedback because it was too annoying. Disappointed in the case options. Using an Incipio Folio case for now. The Amazon leather case is on order but a few weeks away from delivery. Not crazy about the origami cover. I do not like the button on the back which is like the Nook STR was.

EDIT: I also meant to state that I think $199 is simply too high. Add taxes and a cover and that's $300! I think $149-179 would have been a better range.

jbcohen · 10-30-2014, 07:34 AM

Since we are talking about the cases here I might as well pose a question on the issue - Do all kindle models use the same cases? Can you swap the cases as needed or do they need dedicated cases?

HarryT · 10-30-2014, 07:48 AM

PW1/2 use the same case, and probably some of the older basic Kindles, too.

Zaitsev · 10-30-2014, 08:26 AM

Looking forward to my Voyage. I particularly like the Book Cases here.. and maybe Klevercase ones too https://www.gearzap.com/amazon-kindl...es/voyage.html

BrentB · 10-30-2014, 08:58 AM

I have the blue leather Origami case, and while I wasn't too sure about it when I ordered it (due to price and the pictures), I really love it. It is the thinnest case I've had for an ereader, the magnet is really strong and works great, and the easel feature works a lot better than I thought it would from the pictures. I've always had easel cases as I like to prop the reader up while reading at a table, or even in bed, and this one is my favorite by far. Form and function, whoda' thunk?

jbcohen · 10-30-2014, 10:05 AM

I have a problem with cases, I tried one a few years ago with my old fire and it hurt my hand to holding the extra weight of the case so now I use a pouch, although it has come time to repalce it, its starting to fall apart, and will probably do so again with an el cheapo, my current pouch is an el cheapo and it lasted a long time.

pghaworth · 10-30-2014, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jbcohen

Since we are talking about the cases here I might as well pose a question on the issue - Do all kindle models use the same cases? Can you swap the cases as needed or do they need dedicated cases?

The Paperwhites are the same, but cannot use the same case as a Voyage. The KV case won't fit the PWs either. Some sleeves will work, others won't.

aceflor · 10-30-2014, 01:44 PM

But...the KV has almost the same dimensions as the K4NT, so sleeves for the K4NT would work for the KV.

WaltC · 10-30-2014, 02:05 PM

Since this is a thread about Voyage Covers:

Amazon is now listing OMOTON voyage cases. I decided on the "OMOTON Kindle Voyage Smart Case" (based on weight, price, appearance and the 4.8 rating on their other cases).

The pic looks nice, it has the wakeup/sleep feature and the rear power cutout, is listed at 3.5oz and with shipping costs less than $10. They currently only show 3 colors (black, navy and purple) for the Voyage; I ordered the navy.

BTW, if you search in amazon/electronics for "kindle voyage cover thinnest lightest" there are a bunch that crop up from different sellers that look pretty similar and become available roughly Nov 10-- everybody probably knows this already-- anyway, even though they all say "lightest", OMOTON is one of the few that actually gives a weight.

I'll report back when it shows up (currently estimated for 11/15).

Bookworm_Girl · 10-30-2014, 03:24 PM

I'm not crazy about the Incipio case although it is high-quality construction. I wish when the front folded over that it didn't have so much material on the left edge. The Omoton pictures look to be similar. I also noticed that I'm more likely to accidentally turn the pages when a cover is on compared to holding it naturally without a cover.

jbcohen · 10-30-2014, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by pghaworth

The Paperwhites are the same, but cannot use the same case as a Voyage. The KV case won't fit the PWs either. Some sleeves will work, others won't.

How about a paper white and a kindle 3? Perhaps a kindle 1 and 2?

WaltC · 10-30-2014, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jbcohen

How about a paper white and a kindle 3? Perhaps a kindle 1 and 2?

The keyboard versions of the Kindle (K1, K2, K3) are much taller than the PW. A sleeve might work in common. The K4 and KT (Kindle touch) and PW1, PW2 and KV (voyage) are close enough in size that you could use a cover with the 4 elastic corners.

I'm currently using a spare KT MARWARE cover (with the elastic corners) with a KV as a temporary measure-- it fits fine, but as a cover it's only OK-- the issue is getting to the power button (which is on the back of the KV). I found if I don't attach the upper right elastic piece, it still holds tight but I can reach behind it and touch the power button. Not a great long-term solution, but it works fine for a week or two.

10-29-2014, 11:51 PM	#184
Bookworm_Girl E-reader Enthusiast Posts: 4,871 Karma: 36507503 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southwest, USA Device: Kindle Oasis 3; Kobo Aura One; iPad Mini 5	I've decided mine is a keeper. Not perfect but an improvement from my PW1 & PW2. I have a little bit of yellow hue and some black flecks. I love the lack of a raised bezel much more than I expected! The increased resolution is brilliant! It is nice not to have the shadowing effect around the lights anymore. Auto-brightness feature is ok. It's growing on me. I'm indiferrent on the buttons. I turned off the haptic feedback because it was too annoying. Disappointed in the case options. Using an Incipio Folio case for now. The Amazon leather case is on order but a few weeks away from delivery. Not crazy about the origami cover. I do not like the button on the back which is like the Nook STR was. EDIT: I also meant to state that I think $199 is simply too high. Add taxes and a cover and that's $300! I think $149-179 would have been a better range. Last edited by Bookworm_Girl; 10-29-2014 at 11:54 PM. Reason: Added statement

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10-30-2014, 07:34 AM	#185
jbcohen Wizard Posts: 3,025 Karma: 11196738 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Piper College Device: Samsung A21	Since we are talking about the cases here I might as well pose a question on the issue - Do all kindle models use the same cases? Can you swap the cases as needed or do they need dedicated cases?

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10-30-2014, 08:26 AM	#187
Zaitsev Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2014 Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab S	Looking forward to my Voyage. I particularly like the Book Cases here.. and maybe Klevercase ones too https://www.gearzap.com/amazon-kindl...es/voyage.html

10-30-2014, 08:58 AM	#188
BrentB Connoisseur Posts: 52 Karma: 30012 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: Kindle Voyage	I have the blue leather Origami case, and while I wasn't too sure about it when I ordered it (due to price and the pictures), I really love it. It is the thinnest case I've had for an ereader, the magnet is really strong and works great, and the easel feature works a lot better than I thought it would from the pictures. I've always had easel cases as I like to prop the reader up while reading at a table, or even in bed, and this one is my favorite by far. Form and function, whoda' thunk?

10-30-2014, 10:05 AM	#189
jbcohen Wizard Posts: 3,025 Karma: 11196738 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Piper College Device: Samsung A21	I have a problem with cases, I tried one a few years ago with my old fire and it hurt my hand to holding the extra weight of the case so now I use a pouch, although it has come time to repalce it, its starting to fall apart, and will probably do so again with an el cheapo, my current pouch is an el cheapo and it lasted a long time.

10-30-2014, 01:44 PM	#191
aceflor Wizard Posts: 3,470 Karma: 48036360 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: where the sun lives, or so they say Device: Pocketbook Era, Pocketbook Inkpad 4, Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Scribe	But...the KV has almost the same dimensions as the K4NT, so sleeves for the K4NT would work for the KV.

10-30-2014, 02:05 PM	#192
WaltC Harmonious Grump Posts: 42 Karma: 506574 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM Device: Kindle 2, Kindle Touch, Nook HD, iPad 3, Voyage	Since this is a thread about Voyage Covers: Amazon is now listing OMOTON voyage cases. I decided on the "OMOTON Kindle Voyage Smart Case" (based on weight, price, appearance and the 4.8 rating on their other cases). The pic looks nice, it has the wakeup/sleep feature and the rear power cutout, is listed at 3.5oz and with shipping costs less than $10. They currently only show 3 colors (black, navy and purple) for the Voyage; I ordered the navy. BTW, if you search in amazon/electronics for "kindle voyage cover thinnest lightest" there are a bunch that crop up from different sellers that look pretty similar and become available roughly Nov 10-- everybody probably knows this already-- anyway, even though they all say "lightest", OMOTON is one of the few that actually gives a weight. I'll report back when it shows up (currently estimated for 11/15).

10-30-2014, 03:24 PM	#193
Bookworm_Girl E-reader Enthusiast Posts: 4,871 Karma: 36507503 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southwest, USA Device: Kindle Oasis 3; Kobo Aura One; iPad Mini 5	I'm not crazy about the Incipio case although it is high-quality construction. I wish when the front folded over that it didn't have so much material on the left edge. The Omoton pictures look to be similar. I also noticed that I'm more likely to accidentally turn the pages when a cover is on compared to holding it naturally without a cover.

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