Modified Cover

Mickey330 · 06-11-2010, 01:29 PM

Hi -

I walk to work, about a mile, and I read on my PB360 while walking. To be honest - it amazes me that I haven’t hurt myself yet while walking and reading

... but that’s not why I’m posting.

Unfortunately, my hands and fingers sweat while holding the PB360 and, other than not liking the sensation, I fear that I may accidentally drop the device as it slips around in my hands (I don’t like the wrist band). So, I modified the cover.

I took an old, black T-shirt and double sided paper and taped some cloth to the cover after drawing out a design that [kind of] matches the form of the PB360. The tape makes it so I could (can?) remove the cloth should I tire of it or it gets dirty and needs replacing. It does come off easily - but not so easily that the corners peel. I used double sided sticky paper from a craft store.

I’ve attached pictures in case anyone’s interested in what I did. It doesn’t look totally awesome (maybe if I wasn’t so conservative and used brighter, happier patterns ... ?) - but it does work. And that’s the point, yeah? The cloth absorbs my sweat, I don’t have to feel the slippery plastic and I feel I can keep a firmer grip on the PB360.

Just wanted to share in case anyone else is interested.

Happy reading.

Marilyn

Logseman · 06-11-2010, 05:33 PM

The idea is great! In a more forward-thinking fashion, someone could simply cover the upper side of the... well, of the cover :P with a carpet-like cloth which can absorb the sweat. And putting nice patterns on the carpet shouldn't be hard to do.

sassanik · 06-14-2010, 11:15 PM

So far I think my EB1150 which had a nice rubber grip pad on the side and back. I did not feel like I would drop it. Perhaps a later Pocketbook will incorporate something along the similar lines.

I have not dropped my PB 360 while reading it, now while carrying it is another story. But I have not managed to break it yet! Which is a good sign!

Amy

PocketGoods · 06-15-2010, 10:16 AM

Hi guys!

We developed a new cover for PB360.
You can see it here
http://www.pocketgoods.de/Premium-Co...ocketbook-360/

The cover is made of a first-class genuine leather and feels really cushy in your hand..

jezebel · 06-15-2010, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PocketGoods

Hi guys!

We developed a new cover for PB360.
You can see it here
http://www.pocketgoods.de/Premium-Co...ocketbook-360/

The cover is made of a first-class genuine leather and feels really cushy in your hand..

Those are beautiful, just the thing I was hoping would happen before I am able to get mine. When will it be available in the US?

P.S. Mickey, yours is nice, too.

fjtorres · 06-15-2010, 11:05 AM

And you can clip a night light to the back of the cover.
Looks good.
Yes, US availability and pricing would be of interest.

PocketGoods · 06-16-2010, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fjtorres

And you can clip a night light to the back of the cover.
Looks good.
Yes, US availability and pricing would be of interest.

Currently you can order it directly from Germany only.
Shipping - 16 EUR..

Marcy · 06-17-2010, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PocketGoods

Currently you can order it directly from Germany only.
Shipping - 16 EUR..

39 euro for the cover + 16 euro for shipping? That's an awful lot -- $67! I think the cover is lovely, but that's 28% of the device cost.

-Marcy

fjtorres · 06-17-2010, 08:45 AM

Plus, if it comes via FedEx they add a US$15 charge on top.
It does look nice, but not *that* nice.

Mickey330 · 06-17-2010, 12:43 PM

Don't get me wrong ... I think that cover is beautiful (both in make and in function).

But.

In my opinion, it negates the whole idea of the PB360's portability. When I owned other readers, I got a cover only to protect the screen. While I was at it, I got nice covers because I figured I might as well have something attractive. But, covers bulk up the reader, which cuts into my reason to have a reader - less bulk and easy to hold. As someone said here on MobileRead: I like my ereaders "naked."

They are just more comfortable to use.

So, while I admit the cover shown here is a pretty thing - I'll stick with the ingenious cover that comes with the PB360. It's light, attaches to the back so I don't have to worry about where to put it, it's functional, attractive and, most importantly, it gets the heck out of my way while I'm reading.

YMMV.

Marilyn

fjtorres · 06-17-2010, 03:00 PM

Plus, it's paid for.

I like the hard cover; it lets me safely carry the PB380 in my front pants pocket.
Very practical.
The leather binder above is nice and it would probably still fit in my pocket.
But I'll have to wait until a more local source appears.

PocketGoods · 06-18-2010, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fjtorres

Plus, if it comes via FedEx they add a US$15 charge on top.
It does look nice, but not *that* nice.

It comes with DHL and, as I know, they do not add any extra costs.

If you order two or three - it is still 16EUR for shipping.
But, if you order four ore more - we will deliver it to USA or Canada for free.

06-11-2010, 01:29 PM	#1
Mickey330 Addict Posts: 378 Karma: 1107420 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Western New York state (USA) Device: Kindle Oasis & the Kindle app on iDevices	Modified Cover Hi - I walk to work, about a mile, and I read on my PB360 while walking. To be honest - it amazes me that I haven’t hurt myself yet while walking and reading ... but that’s not why I’m posting. Unfortunately, my hands and fingers sweat while holding the PB360 and, other than not liking the sensation, I fear that I may accidentally drop the device as it slips around in my hands (I don’t like the wrist band). So, I modified the cover. I took an old, black T-shirt and double sided paper and taped some cloth to the cover after drawing out a design that [kind of] matches the form of the PB360. The tape makes it so I could (can?) remove the cloth should I tire of it or it gets dirty and needs replacing. It does come off easily - but not so easily that the corners peel. I used double sided sticky paper from a craft store. I’ve attached pictures in case anyone’s interested in what I did. It doesn’t look totally awesome (maybe if I wasn’t so conservative and used brighter, happier patterns ... ?) - but it does work. And that’s the point, yeah? The cloth absorbs my sweat, I don’t have to feel the slippery plastic and I feel I can keep a firmer grip on the PB360. Just wanted to share in case anyone else is interested. Happy reading. Marilyn Attached Thumbnails

06-14-2010, 11:15 PM	#3
sassanik Guru Posts: 774 Karma: 1211741 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oregon Device: EB1150, iPhone, Cool-er Purple, Pocketbook 360, Kindle Fire	rubber grip So far I think my EB1150 which had a nice rubber grip pad on the side and back. I did not feel like I would drop it. Perhaps a later Pocketbook will incorporate something along the similar lines. I have not dropped my PB 360 while reading it, now while carrying it is another story. But I have not managed to break it yet! Which is a good sign! Amy

06-17-2010, 03:00 PM	#11
fjtorres Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,732 Karma: 128354696 Join Date: May 2009 Location: 26 kly from Sgr A* Device: T100TA,PW2,PRS-T1,KT,FireHD 8.9,K2, PB360,BeBook One,Axim51v,TC1000	Plus, it's paid for. I like the hard cover; it lets me safely carry the PB380 in my front pants pocket. Very practical. The leather binder above is nice and it would probably still fit in my pocket. But I'll have to wait until a more local source appears. Last edited by fjtorres; 06-17-2010 at 03:03 PM.

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Logseman Orisa Posts: 1,999 Karma: 1035571 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ireland Device: Onyx Poke 5	The idea is great! In a more forward-thinking fashion, someone could simply cover the upper side of the... well, of the cover :P with a carpet-like cloth which can absorb the sweat. And putting nice patterns on the carpet shouldn't be hard to do.

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PocketGoods Banned Posts: 404 Karma: 15194 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Planet Earth (Milky Way, Solar System) Device: PB360	Hi guys! We developed a new cover for PB360. You can see it here http://www.pocketgoods.de/Premium-Co...ocketbook-360/ The cover is made of a first-class genuine leather and feels really cushy in your hand..

06-15-2010, 11:05 AM	#6
fjtorres Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,732 Karma: 128354696 Join Date: May 2009 Location: 26 kly from Sgr A* Device: T100TA,PW2,PRS-T1,KT,FireHD 8.9,K2, PB360,BeBook One,Axim51v,TC1000	And you can clip a night light to the back of the cover. Looks good. Yes, US availability and pricing would be of interest.

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fjtorres Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,732 Karma: 128354696 Join Date: May 2009 Location: 26 kly from Sgr A* Device: T100TA,PW2,PRS-T1,KT,FireHD 8.9,K2, PB360,BeBook One,Axim51v,TC1000	Plus, if it comes via FedEx they add a US$15 charge on top. It does look nice, but not that nice.

06-17-2010, 12:43 PM	#10
Mickey330 Addict Posts: 378 Karma: 1107420 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Western New York state (USA) Device: Kindle Oasis & the Kindle app on iDevices	Don't get me wrong ... I think that cover is beautiful (both in make and in function). But. In my opinion, it negates the whole idea of the PB360's portability. When I owned other readers, I got a cover only to protect the screen. While I was at it, I got nice covers because I figured I might as well have something attractive. But, covers bulk up the reader, which cuts into my reason to have a reader - less bulk and easy to hold. As someone said here on MobileRead: I like my ereaders "naked." They are just more comfortable to use. So, while I admit the cover shown here is a pretty thing - I'll stick with the ingenious cover that comes with the PB360. It's light, attaches to the back so I don't have to worry about where to put it, it's functional, attractive and, most importantly, it gets the heck out of my way while I'm reading. YMMV. Marilyn