Neoprene slip case for the Reader - Page 3

DougFNJ · 03-12-2007, 11:15 AM

Just a note, They contacted me today, it sounds like a very small company. The guy had eye surgery last week, he had no access to anything. So he took my info again today, they are supposed to be building and shipping it today, I should get it by Wed. Thanks for the photos by the way Rwood, this confirms it is exactly what I need.

NatCh · 03-12-2007, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astra_lestat

So, I wonder if I take the dimensions mentioned above by RWood and add 1mm for each of the dimentions, it should be OK (future proof) if one day I buy the leather case?

Hey, astra_lestat, I just got my Reader in the same place as a decent ruler, so here are some actual measurements with the leather cover for you:

W 5" (at it's widest point)
H 7" (very slightly over 7" actually, ~1/32")
D 5/8" (this one too, plus ~1/32" )

astra · 03-12-2007, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NatCh

Hey, astra_lestat, I just got my Reader in the same place as a decent ruler, so here are some actual measurements with the leather cover for you:

W 5" (at it's widest point)
H 7" (very slightly over 7" actually, ~1/32")
D 5/8" (this one too, plus ~1/32" )

Thanks a lot

What about the case itself? Does it have some hard material inside to protect the reader?

NatCh · 03-12-2007, 01:20 PM

It is stiffened on the front and back flaps, I'd guess it has the same stiffener as whatever's inside the stock case, as it seems about the same stiffness, but it's not what I'd call 'hard' by any stretch. I consider it fine for general hand-carrying about, but I put it in something more ... robust for anything else, and I wouldn't put much weight on top of it.

astra · 03-12-2007, 01:57 PM

OK. Thanks. Probabilty of me buying the leather sony case(when they start selling it in the UK) is rising a lot now. If I am not mistaken the leather case has something harder/stiffer than the stock case for the front cover, isn't it?

NatCh · 03-12-2007, 01:58 PM

Sorry, that's what I was talking about: the leather case/cover. I just realized that I wasn't very clear.

RWood · 03-12-2007, 02:56 PM

Since I seem to have the only pouch in captivity at the moment, here goes.

There are two main parts to the pouch and on mine they are coded as green and black. Only the green is Neoprene, the black is a high grade industrial nylon sometimes called “rip-stop.”

The green Neoprene is not lined and is used to form the pocket for the Reader. The top edge of the green Neoprene is finished in binding tape to avoid fraying with constant use. It has a little give that produces a snug but not tight fit. It would stretch more if required; but, more force would be needed to insert and remove whatever was put there. It also is a bit compressible and provides additional protection that way.

The black nylon comprises the back and the flap. On the back there is a little padding – not enough to trust the screen to. The same type of minimal padding is also on the top edge that folds over the Reader. The flap is reinforced with a sturdy but flexible board somewhat akin to what is in the original Sony standard case. It does not feel like it is the rigid plastic that M-Edge talks about in some of their cases.

If you order a pouch to just take the Reader without the case then you must make sure that it is always inserted so the screen faces the flap. That will give it much more protection than the original case did. Reverse it so the screen faces the back of the pouch and it has less protection than provided by the original case.

Placing the Reader in the pouch in either the standard case or the leather case greatly increases the protection to the screen.

Now as to Duke’s question about dropping the Reader from 5’, send me your Reader and I will test it.

Aprilbeginnings · 03-12-2007, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RWood

Now as to Duke’s question about dropping the Reader from 5’, send me your Reader and I will test it.

Had to take a double to take to be sure what I read and you weren't going to drop yours, LOL...... whew.

RWood · 03-12-2007, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aprilbeginnings

Had to take a double to take to be sure what I read and you weren't going to drop yours, LOL...... whew.

We may be crazy, we're not stupid.

astra · 03-13-2007, 07:17 PM

I have placed an order today.
A bit awkward without the proper website, but hopefully it works.

Ordered:

Code:

The dimensions of the pouch are as following:
 
W 5" (at it's widest point)
H 7" (very slightly over 7" actually, ~1/32")
D 5/8" (this one too, plus ~1/32" )

Colour:   Purple

We will see how it goes.

Strether · 03-13-2007, 08:41 PM

I ordered mine yesterday by phone, using R. Wood's measurements, but increasing the width to 5" in case I'm forced to buy a leather cover later on. And speaking of which, on the Sony PRS-500 accessories page, there's an item called "Soft, application," price $18.95. Anyone have thoughts about what that might be? No description provided by Sony.

Jim

DougFNJ · 03-15-2007, 04:15 PM

Wow what a rough experience with this company. I requested 3 times to have the Pouch sent built WITH the included factory Vinyl cover, I received the pouch today, too small for the Reader with the cover, and it didn't have the hard plastic in front. So I called him, and he said he just hired someone new and they must had screwed up, he will send me the correct cover, and then he hung up the phone. I hope he gets it right this time.

astra · 03-15-2007, 04:21 PM

Yeah, I am having a bit odd phone calls with them as well. They don't handle it very well unfortunatelly. I hope whatever they sent to me yesterday is going to be what I asked for...

astra · 03-15-2007, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DougFNJ

Wow what a rough experience with this company. I requested 3 times to have the Pouch sent built WITH the included factory Vinyl cover, I received the pouch today, too small for the Reader with the cover, and it didn't have the hard plastic in front. So I called him, and he said he just hired someone new and they must had screwed up, he will send me the correct cover, and then he hung up the phone. I hope he gets it right this time.

Will they refund you for sending the wrong pouch back?

RWood · 03-15-2007, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DougFNJ

Wow what a rough experience with this company. I requested 3 times to have the Pouch sent built WITH the included factory Vinyl cover, I received the pouch today, too small for the Reader with the cover, and it didn't have the hard plastic in front. So I called him, and he said he just hired someone new and they must had screwed up, he will send me the correct cover, and then he hung up the phone. I hope he gets it right this time.

Bob (I think his name was) did seem a bit gruff but kindly on the phone. When I indicated that I wanted the pouch to fit over the Reader in the stock cover he asked me for the dimensions of my case. As I said before, the fit was perfect.

Let's hope that the next one is what you want. BTW, what color did you order?

03-13-2007, 07:17 PM	#40
astra The Introvert Posts: 8,307 Karma: 1000077497 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United Kingdom Device: Sony Reader PRS-650 & 505 & 500	I have placed an order today. A bit awkward without the proper website, but hopefully it works. Ordered: Code: The dimensions of the pouch are as following: W 5" (at it's widest point) H 7" (very slightly over 7" actually, ~1/32") D 5/8" (this one too, plus ~1/32" ) Colour: Purple We will see how it goes.

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03-12-2007, 11:15 AM	#31
DougFNJ Avid Reader Posts: 273 Karma: 1332 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Jersey Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature, 2TB iPad Pro 11”	Just a note, They contacted me today, it sounds like a very small company. The guy had eye surgery last week, he had no access to anything. So he took my info again today, they are supposed to be building and shipping it today, I should get it by Wed. Thanks for the photos by the way Rwood, this confirms it is exactly what I need.

03-12-2007, 01:20 PM	#34
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	It is stiffened on the front and back flaps, I'd guess it has the same stiffener as whatever's inside the stock case, as it seems about the same stiffness, but it's not what I'd call 'hard' by any stretch. I consider it fine for general hand-carrying about, but I put it in something more ... robust for anything else, and I wouldn't put much weight on top of it.

03-12-2007, 01:57 PM	#35
astra The Introvert Posts: 8,307 Karma: 1000077497 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United Kingdom Device: Sony Reader PRS-650 & 505 & 500	OK. Thanks. Probabilty of me buying the leather sony case(when they start selling it in the UK) is rising a lot now. If I am not mistaken the leather case has something harder/stiffer than the stock case for the front cover, isn't it?

03-12-2007, 01:58 PM	#36
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	Sorry, that's what I was talking about: the leather case/cover. I just realized that I wasn't very clear.

03-12-2007, 02:56 PM	#37
RWood Technogeezer Posts: 7,233 Karma: 1601464 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Device: Sony PRS-500	Since I seem to have the only pouch in captivity at the moment, here goes. There are two main parts to the pouch and on mine they are coded as green and black. Only the green is Neoprene, the black is a high grade industrial nylon sometimes called “rip-stop.” The green Neoprene is not lined and is used to form the pocket for the Reader. The top edge of the green Neoprene is finished in binding tape to avoid fraying with constant use. It has a little give that produces a snug but not tight fit. It would stretch more if required; but, more force would be needed to insert and remove whatever was put there. It also is a bit compressible and provides additional protection that way. The black nylon comprises the back and the flap. On the back there is a little padding – not enough to trust the screen to. The same type of minimal padding is also on the top edge that folds over the Reader. The flap is reinforced with a sturdy but flexible board somewhat akin to what is in the original Sony standard case. It does not feel like it is the rigid plastic that M-Edge talks about in some of their cases. If you order a pouch to just take the Reader without the case then you must make sure that it is always inserted so the screen faces the flap. That will give it much more protection than the original case did. Reverse it so the screen faces the back of the pouch and it has less protection than provided by the original case. Placing the Reader in the pouch in either the standard case or the leather case greatly increases the protection to the screen. Now as to Duke’s question about dropping the Reader from 5’, send me your Reader and I will test it.

03-13-2007, 08:41 PM	#41
Strether Guru Posts: 747 Karma: 2825929 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fresno Device: Kindle 1; iPad Air; iPhone 7; Kobo Libra; Kindle Oasis 3	I ordered mine yesterday by phone, using R. Wood's measurements, but increasing the width to 5" in case I'm forced to buy a leather cover later on. And speaking of which, on the Sony PRS-500 accessories page, there's an item called "Soft, application," price $18.95. Anyone have thoughts about what that might be? No description provided by Sony. Jim

03-15-2007, 04:15 PM	#42
DougFNJ Avid Reader Posts: 273 Karma: 1332 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Jersey Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature, 2TB iPad Pro 11”	Wow what a rough experience with this company. I requested 3 times to have the Pouch sent built WITH the included factory Vinyl cover, I received the pouch today, too small for the Reader with the cover, and it didn't have the hard plastic in front. So I called him, and he said he just hired someone new and they must had screwed up, he will send me the correct cover, and then he hung up the phone. I hope he gets it right this time.

03-15-2007, 04:21 PM	#43
astra The Introvert Posts: 8,307 Karma: 1000077497 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United Kingdom Device: Sony Reader PRS-650 & 505 & 500	Yeah, I am having a bit odd phone calls with them as well. They don't handle it very well unfortunatelly. I hope whatever they sent to me yesterday is going to be what I asked for...

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