04-09-2014, 07:45 AM | #301 |
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I received my cheapy ultra-thin case yesterday, bought from itech-coodio on Amazon UK. Here are my thoughts:
Firstly, I'd echo the quality control issues mentioned by other owners. Mine came with a few pinhead sized spots of dirt on the cover (which cleaned off) and a scratch on the metal bit (which hasn't). The fit is only just good enough, although mine is a little loose rather than a little tight. It is good enough and does hold the reader, but it does creak and shift about some (about the same amount of creaking as the casing of the Aura HD in fact). Secondly I went for brown and it was a slightly different brown than I was expecting. The Primecases pictures are the closest (on my admittedly uncalibrated screen) but there's less red in it. I'd describe it as a chestnut brown. Thirdly, I'd like to point out that the bit on the back that looks flat in the images is actually curved inwards slightly. Usability-wise I bought it for a better grip. Having used it for a few hours it's definitely an improvement but had I been able to try it beforehand I think I'd have gone for case that covered the front surface too. The textured back helps hold the device vertically when reading sitting up but it's still a little hard to grip when tilting it back towards you when laying down - although that may partly also be due to the narrowness of the Aura HD's frame. A quick search does suggest that other 'genuine leather' cases they're selling are being stated by reviewers to be imitation leather. If they're honest other than that then I'd suspect you're paying the extra for the custom branding and potentially a better level of quality control - although I'd be more inclined to go for the Gecko version if you want that. |
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I'm tempted to get the wine color Mulbess since my current cover is in black color which I hate... |
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04-09-2014, 09:43 PM | #303 |
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This is the reply from Mulbess (from amazon) regarding the Aura HD Genuine Leather Cover:
"Hello, This cover is made with real leather, Not PU leather, Kind Regards Mulbess" |
04-30-2014, 01:25 PM | #304 |
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BTW: It appears that one of our distinguished members goes by the name Geek Dad. Here is his in-depth review of the Noreve case we've ogled on this very thread (same color and choice of leather; it has to be him).
Brad Moon ("Geek Dad") Reviews the Noreve Case for the Aura HD Last edited by Prestidigitweeze; 04-30-2014 at 01:28 PM. |
04-30-2014, 01:49 PM | #305 | |
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That Duragadget looks like this one from SkinDigital: http://www.skindigitalstore.com/kobo...-cover-jacket/ I purchased from Skindigital the leather case for my Kobo Mini and I'm extremely (and I do mean 'extremely') satisfied. On the Noreve: I actually bought two of these for my Kindle 3s I had. This was a special leather case and each one cost almost $100 - but they were the most beautiful cases I've ever seen. They were incredible, and with the best build I've ever encountered. I'm tempted to buy one for my Aura HD. Currently, I'm using this Folio case for my Aura HD, a case which is cheap and effective: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ..but I'll probably be buying the Noreve case, either this one from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Kobo-Aura-Trad...reve+kobo+aura or the brown one with the quilted back, which is available only from Noreve (and not Amazon). With that said, I wonder my Kobo does not allow for horizontal mode for reading? (Well, that's another thread, I guess.) Last edited by Dr. Drib; 04-30-2014 at 01:52 PM. |
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05-01-2014, 09:32 AM | #306 | |
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I won't get the brown one, since my Aura HD is black. Yes, these cases become even more 'expensive' when a newer model Reader comes along that I just MUST have! Still, I'll probably end up buying one because they complement the elegance of the Aura HD perfectly, in my opinion. |
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05-01-2014, 06:39 PM | #308 | |
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Besides, who knows? Kobo could release firmware in the future that includes a landscape mode. They probably won't, but it's not completely beyond the realms of possibility. I won't be holding my breath for that one though. As for those talking about the price, my justification was that the Noreve cases are not much more than the official Kobo sleepcover cases, but the quality is several orders of magnitude better. Furthermore I felt more comfortable about dropping 50 or 60 GBP for a Noreve case than a cheap case because I knew I'd be getting a top quality piece. That was my reasoning. Yours will undoubtedly be different. Last edited by meson1; 05-01-2014 at 06:46 PM. |
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Actually, I would have purchased a Noreve case (based upon my previous experience with these excellent cases), but it would have arrived in the U.S. after I had left and returned to Peru. Unfortunately, the additional cost of shipping to Peru would have been prohibitive. So, in the meantime (and to keep my Aura HD protected), I bought a different case that arrived while I was still in the U.S. Those Noreve cases are so wonderfully made, that I urge everyone to visit their site and look over what they have to offer - and not just for Kobo products, either. |
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This is beautiful. Now I've got major case lust....
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