Accessories Covers vs. Cases-- Who. Will. Win!

Jack Tingle · 08-18-2011, 08:31 PM

Now me, I'm a case man. When I'm reading, I like my K3 all hanging out, naked. Other folks like to keep all covered up, liking the smell of gen-u-wine leather. (Mmm... leather. Sniff.) Personally, when I toss my K3 in my briefcase, I want it tightly wrapped in nylon, padding and plastic... hardshell, babe, all the way. I like the feel of a bare K3, and it's lighter in use.

My jetBook came with a nice padded nylon case with a face stiffener on the screen side, which is fine for a 5" built like a brick. My smartphone rides around in a padded Case Logic MP3 case, which fits nicely in my pocket.

I'm not a purist. My 3.5" PDAs all got sheathed in shiny aluminum: tight, white and out-of-sight Rhinoskin covers and screensavers. Hey, I work in a century old factory, and it's not getting any cleaner or neater as time goes by.

Those aren't practical for a Kindle. The lid would be too big for easy handling and I never touch the screen on my K3.

So, what's your preference, wrapped up like a deuce in a nice leather cover, or riding in a case, and hanging out when in use? Why would be nice, too.

Regards,
Jack Tingle

HarryT · 08-19-2011, 01:55 AM

I've been using ebook readers since before there were ebook readers, and have always kept them in a cover. These are relatively fragile devices, and it seems sensible to me.

philandjan · 08-19-2011, 06:58 AM

Wrapped up like a deuce in an Amazon leather cover (without light).

Besides the obvious protection issue, it also means that I can choose to hold it like an open book, or fold the cover back.

My daughter-in-law borrowed a naked K3 for a few weeks and couldn't get used to holding it because it didn't have the "feel" of a book.

Jack Tingle · 08-19-2011, 08:45 PM

So, it looks like it's Covers-2, Cases-1, Indifference-138. Indifference wins by a mile!

Regards,
Jack Tingle

moyogi2 · 08-19-2011, 09:05 PM

I made a case out of oak - it's about 7/8" thick, or about the size of a book. It lives inside most of the time - it has a cutout so I can hit the page button. I can put it in my carry-on bag and I don't have to worry about crushing it.

PG4003 · 08-19-2011, 09:45 PM

Jack, your writing is entertaining! I keep my Kindle in a case at all times. I don't like the feel of how small the device is, and it seems my thumb doesn't fit in the right place when the Kindle is naked, but that could just be because I'm used to reading with a case. But I'm a little overboard when it comes to accessorizing my Kindle, I have 6 covers for my 2 K3's and I like switching them out. With women, it's sort of like carrying a purse I guess. I could carry all my stuff in a Walmart bag just as easy, but I like having a pretty purse to carry around and look good on my shoulder. I have some Kindle cases that are gen-u-wine leather and some that are $14.99 "faux" leather. Dressing up my Kindle is part of the pride of owning one!

JSWolf · 08-19-2011, 10:25 PM

If it's a choice between a cover and a case, the cover always wins. The case is only good when you have your reader inside. When you take it out to use, you lose any protection.

SamTCat · 08-19-2011, 11:47 PM

I prefer a case to protect my Kindle when I travel, but want to read my Kindle unadorned. My hands are sore and I would like the Kindle to be as light as possible when I am reading.

Ron. · 08-20-2011, 12:54 AM

When I bought my kindle I bought a leather case with it, I didn't realize how much weight that would add to it. I got tired of it and bought a sleeve...

RainingLemur · 08-20-2011, 02:08 PM

I like covers over cases MOST of the time.

JSWolf · 08-21-2011, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamTCat

I prefer a case to protect my Kindle when I travel, but want to read my Kindle unadorned. My hands are sore and I would like the Kindle to be as light as possible when I am reading.

Have you thought of one of the touch screen readers with a stand? You would not have to hold the reader and you could still easily turn pages.

Renaldo · 08-21-2011, 10:41 AM

I've had readers for a few years now, and every time I've dropped a reader, it's always been when I've been using it. If I used cases, it would've been out of a case at the time and entirely unprotected. But, since I use covers on all the readers, the cover has always absorbed the damage.

ProfCrash · 08-21-2011, 11:57 AM

Ignoring the troll.

My K1 and DXG are in Oberon Covers. Love the look and feel of the cover and the protection it brings. The DXG really needed a cover for ergonomic reasons. It feels weird in my hands without the cover.

My K3 is in an Oberon sleeve. I love it. The device is so light and easy to hold that I did not want to keep it in a cover. The sleeve protects the K3 nicely when it is not in use. I rarely dropped my books when I held them to read, so I am not to worried about dropping my K3.

I am toying with the idea of getting a Klear Kase because I think it would fit in my sleeve but I am not sure that I really need anything for the K3.

voracious71 · 08-21-2011, 02:17 PM

Oberon covers. I haven't had any of my ereaders crack or have screen issues and I think the covers are why this is.

evwool · 08-21-2011, 03:28 PM

My Kindle lives inside its Amazon Kindle cover, mostly because I'm scared the little metal clips on the cover which fit into the side slots in the Kindle will break off if I try to remove it from there! I have got a plastic toiletry bag which holds the Kindle inside its cover but still fits inside my handbag. This provides extra protection and waterproofing. I guess I could even buy a sheet of foam and sew it up the sides to provide an extra slip-in cover to go around the Kindle, inside the toiletry bag, inside its cover..or what about a an armour plated vehicle into which....oh...maybe that's being a bit extreme...

08-18-2011, 08:31 PM	#1
Jack Tingle Punctuation Fetishist Posts: 557 Karma: 1070000 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Bluest Commonwealth In East America Device: Kindle PW, Nexus 7 (2013), Galaxy S5 phone, Galaxy Tab 4 8.0	Covers vs. Cases-- Who. Will. Win! Now me, I'm a case man. When I'm reading, I like my K3 all hanging out, naked. Other folks like to keep all covered up, liking the smell of gen-u-wine leather. (Mmm... leather. Sniff.) Personally, when I toss my K3 in my briefcase, I want it tightly wrapped in nylon, padding and plastic... hardshell, babe, all the way. I like the feel of a bare K3, and it's lighter in use. My jetBook came with a nice padded nylon case with a face stiffener on the screen side, which is fine for a 5" built like a brick. My smartphone rides around in a padded Case Logic MP3 case, which fits nicely in my pocket. I'm not a purist. My 3.5" PDAs all got sheathed in shiny aluminum: tight, white and out-of-sight Rhinoskin covers and screensavers. Hey, I work in a century old factory, and it's not getting any cleaner or neater as time goes by. Those aren't practical for a Kindle. The lid would be too big for easy handling and I never touch the screen on my K3. So, what's your preference, wrapped up like a deuce in a nice leather cover, or riding in a case, and hanging out when in use? Why would be nice, too. Regards, Jack Tingle

08-21-2011, 02:17 PM	#14
voracious71 Addict Posts: 384 Karma: 1360936 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Quahog, RI Device: Nook, Kindle PW4, Kobo Clara	Oberon covers. I haven't had any of my ereaders crack or have screen issues and I think the covers are why this is. Last edited by voracious71; 08-21-2011 at 02:20 PM.

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08-19-2011, 01:55 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I've been using ebook readers since before there were ebook readers, and have always kept them in a cover. These are relatively fragile devices, and it seems sensible to me.

08-19-2011, 06:58 AM	#3
philandjan Trainee Old Git Posts: 78 Karma: 162 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dégagnac, France Device: Kindle	Wrapped up like a deuce in an Amazon leather cover (without light). Besides the obvious protection issue, it also means that I can choose to hold it like an open book, or fold the cover back. My daughter-in-law borrowed a naked K3 for a few weeks and couldn't get used to holding it because it didn't have the "feel" of a book.

08-19-2011, 08:45 PM	#4
Jack Tingle Punctuation Fetishist Posts: 557 Karma: 1070000 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Bluest Commonwealth In East America Device: Kindle PW, Nexus 7 (2013), Galaxy S5 phone, Galaxy Tab 4 8.0	So, it looks like it's Covers-2, Cases-1, Indifference-138. Indifference wins by a mile! Regards, Jack Tingle

08-19-2011, 09:05 PM	#5
moyogi2 ereader apprentice guru Posts: 44 Karma: 300000 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: the Great Midwest Device: Kindle 3, Sony PRS-T1, Sony 300 (so far)	I made a case out of oak - it's about 7/8" thick, or about the size of a book. It lives inside most of the time - it has a cutout so I can hit the page button. I can put it in my carry-on bag and I don't have to worry about crushing it.

08-19-2011, 09:45 PM	#6
PG4003 Addict Posts: 381 Karma: 987250 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kentucky Device: Kindle PW I & II, Kindle Voyage, Fire HD 7", Fire HD 8.9"	Jack, your writing is entertaining! I keep my Kindle in a case at all times. I don't like the feel of how small the device is, and it seems my thumb doesn't fit in the right place when the Kindle is naked, but that could just be because I'm used to reading with a case. But I'm a little overboard when it comes to accessorizing my Kindle, I have 6 covers for my 2 K3's and I like switching them out. With women, it's sort of like carrying a purse I guess. I could carry all my stuff in a Walmart bag just as easy, but I like having a pretty purse to carry around and look good on my shoulder. I have some Kindle cases that are gen-u-wine leather and some that are $14.99 "faux" leather. Dressing up my Kindle is part of the pride of owning one!

08-19-2011, 10:25 PM	#7
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,957 Karma: 128903250 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	If it's a choice between a cover and a case, the cover always wins. The case is only good when you have your reader inside. When you take it out to use, you lose any protection.

08-19-2011, 11:47 PM	#8
SamTCat Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Kindle 3	I prefer a case to protect my Kindle when I travel, but want to read my Kindle unadorned. My hands are sore and I would like the Kindle to be as light as possible when I am reading.

08-20-2011, 12:54 AM	#9
Ron. Evangelist Posts: 448 Karma: 864744 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Kindle 3, LookBook, Nook Simple Touch	When I bought my kindle I bought a leather case with it, I didn't realize how much weight that would add to it. I got tired of it and bought a sleeve...

08-20-2011, 02:08 PM	#10
RainingLemur Spork Connoisseur Posts: 2,355 Karma: 16780603 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Nook Color	I like covers over cases MOST of the time.

08-21-2011, 10:41 AM	#12
Renaldo Addict Posts: 294 Karma: 250590 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Great Pacific Northwest Device: Kindle 3G + WiFi	I've had readers for a few years now, and every time I've dropped a reader, it's always been when I've been using it. If I used cases, it would've been out of a case at the time and entirely unprotected. But, since I use covers on all the readers, the cover has always absorbed the damage.

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08-21-2011, 11:57 AM	#13
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	Ignoring the troll. My K1 and DXG are in Oberon Covers. Love the look and feel of the cover and the protection it brings. The DXG really needed a cover for ergonomic reasons. It feels weird in my hands without the cover. My K3 is in an Oberon sleeve. I love it. The device is so light and easy to hold that I did not want to keep it in a cover. The sleeve protects the K3 nicely when it is not in use. I rarely dropped my books when I held them to read, so I am not to worried about dropping my K3. I am toying with the idea of getting a Klear Kase because I think it would fit in my sleeve but I am not sure that I really need anything for the K3.

08-21-2011, 03:28 PM	#15
evwool Connoisseur Posts: 75 Karma: 16252 Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Device: Palm M515, Palm VX, Kindle 3 WiFi	My Kindle lives inside its Amazon Kindle cover, mostly because I'm scared the little metal clips on the cover which fit into the side slots in the Kindle will break off if I try to remove it from there! I have got a plastic toiletry bag which holds the Kindle inside its cover but still fits inside my handbag. This provides extra protection and waterproofing. I guess I could even buy a sheet of foam and sew it up the sides to provide an extra slip-in cover to go around the Kindle, inside the toiletry bag, inside its cover..or what about a an armour plated vehicle into which....oh...maybe that's being a bit extreme...