An Inexpensive Case Idea ... - Page 2

SageTracey · 08-30-2010, 07:30 PM

I picked up a faux leather case on sale at a dress shop on the weekend. Originally intended as a jewellery case, but the zip pocket area was a perfect fit for my Kobo, plus my library card slotted nicely into another pocket. Unfortunately no brand name but I guess the message is to keep your eyes open for alternatives.

Pookeysgirl · 09-01-2010, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by pholy

It's 'Anti-Slip Mat'. It looks woven, but feels like rubber. I first saw it on an ocean ferry, in little squares under the salt and pepper shakers, to make them stay put as the boat rolled. I picked up a roll at Walmart, or maybe Canadian Tire. Keeps things steady on my car's dashboard...

I use a strip of it to keep my Energizer light on my Kobo

Latinandgreek · 09-01-2010, 12:12 PM

Great idea! It looks lovely.

pleochroic · 09-02-2010, 03:43 AM

oooh, that looks great, Mary (and Clint). i just crocheted a thick cozy for mine, which protects it sufficiently for when the cats toss it off my bed or the desk, and keeps it from getting scratched in my backpack. your solutions are a lot more protective for being out and about.

kobo on the bottom, android phone on top.

Latinandgreek · 09-02-2010, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by pleochroic

oooh, that looks great, Mary (and Clint). i just crocheted a thick cozy for mine, which protects it sufficiently for when the cats toss it off my bed or the desk, and keeps it from getting scratched in my backpack. your solutions are a lot more protective for being out and about.

kobo on the bottom, android phone on top.

Your cozy looks great! I haven't seen anyone knit a cover for their reader yet, great idea.

46jimbo · 10-04-2010, 01:39 PM

I just purchased a simple, practical case on Ebay. Looks like it will do the job!

http://cgi.ebay.ca/New-Black-eBook-e...item2eafd53bfb

p_a_smith · 10-04-2010, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 46jimbo

I just purchased a simple, practical case on Ebay. Looks like it will do the job!

http://cgi.ebay.ca/New-Black-eBook-e...item2eafd53bfb

Can you let us know what you think of it when it arrives? The price is certainly right but I'd like to hear from someone using it before I buy...

mamasue · 10-04-2010, 08:12 PM

I also crocheted a couple of covers for my K.

here's the link to the pattern http://ravel.me/mamasue/akec

terraskye · 10-04-2010, 08:13 PM

I dont have a kobo(kobo2 on pre-order though) anymore but yesterday at chapters I picked up an inexpensive neoprene case for my Sony reader. It was 15$ and came in blue,black, purple, and pink.

i almost picked up the Roots when but it was too pricey for me to justify lol

46jimbo · 10-04-2010, 08:44 PM

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Can you let us know what you think of it when it arrives? The price is certainly right but I'd like to hear from someone using it before I buy...

It arrived today... and it is just what I wanted.

I also have a Sony 300 which came with a sleeve-type cover which works very well. The main purpose is to protect the screen from scratches when it's in my bag.

So this one for the Kobo is also being sold as suitable for the Kindle - or any 6" reader. The fit is fine and it zips up so it can't fall out. Recommended!

sabredog · 10-04-2010, 09:36 PM

This is the one I purchased for Kobo. It is a great cover.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Kobo-Leather-...item4150589e07

mamasue · 10-04-2010, 11:06 PM

that one looks pretty good .. would you say it really is 'real leather'?

digital_steve · 10-04-2010, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mamasue

that one looks pretty good .. would you say it really is 'real leather'?

Hard to tell, probably not.
I got 3 of those cases though and they work fine... although they will attract a lot of animal hair if you have various animals.
I tend to use the case just for travel now and take the kobo out of it to read. I wish there was something like the cover and light combo that the kindle has for Kobo; that thing looks great.

sabredog · 10-04-2010, 11:22 PM

It is leather.

How do I know? It has been wrapped around my Kobo for a couple of months

mamasue · 10-05-2010, 12:32 AM

being the eternal optimist, I bought one - you know - for when my Kobo is all flashed & running again! LOL

10-04-2010, 08:13 PM	#24
terraskye Groupie Posts: 176 Karma: 9738 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Device: Mine:Kindle 3(wifi)Sony PRS-300(died)His: Sony Prs-300	I dont have a kobo(kobo2 on pre-order though) anymore but yesterday at chapters I picked up an inexpensive neoprene case for my Sony reader. It was 15$ and came in blue,black, purple, and pink. i almost picked up the Roots when but it was too pricey for me to justify lol Last edited by terraskye; 10-04-2010 at 08:15 PM.

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08-30-2010, 07:30 PM	#16
SageTracey Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Kobo	I picked up a faux leather case on sale at a dress shop on the weekend. Originally intended as a jewellery case, but the zip pocket area was a perfect fit for my Kobo, plus my library card slotted nicely into another pocket. Unfortunately no brand name but I guess the message is to keep your eyes open for alternatives.

09-01-2010, 12:12 PM	#18
Latinandgreek Warrior Princess Posts: 5,038 Karma: 9724231 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-505; PRS-350, PRS-T1, iPad, Aura HD	Great idea! It looks lovely.

09-02-2010, 03:43 AM	#19
pleochroic Member Posts: 21 Karma: 22 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: kobo, OLPC XO	oooh, that looks great, Mary (and Clint). i just crocheted a thick cozy for mine, which protects it sufficiently for when the cats toss it off my bed or the desk, and keeps it from getting scratched in my backpack. your solutions are a lot more protective for being out and about. kobo on the bottom, android phone on top.

10-04-2010, 01:39 PM	#21
46jimbo Zealot Posts: 130 Karma: 143194 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto, CANADA Device: Kobo Touch + Kobo Aura	I just purchased a simple, practical case on Ebay. Looks like it will do the job! http://cgi.ebay.ca/New-Black-eBook-e...item2eafd53bfb

10-04-2010, 08:12 PM	#23
mamasue Zealot Posts: 110 Karma: 28 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Australia Device: Kobo	I also crocheted a couple of covers for my K. here's the link to the pattern http://ravel.me/mamasue/akec

10-04-2010, 09:36 PM	#26
sabredog Geographically Restricted Posts: 2,629 Karma: 14933353 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Device: Sony PRS-T3, Kindle Voyage, iPad Air2, Nexus7v2	This is the one I purchased for Kobo. It is a great cover. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Kobo-Leather-...item4150589e07

10-04-2010, 11:06 PM	#27
mamasue Zealot Posts: 110 Karma: 28 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Australia Device: Kobo	that one looks pretty good .. would you say it really is 'real leather'?

10-04-2010, 11:22 PM	#29
sabredog Geographically Restricted Posts: 2,629 Karma: 14933353 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Device: Sony PRS-T3, Kindle Voyage, iPad Air2, Nexus7v2	It is leather. How do I know? It has been wrapped around my Kobo for a couple of months

10-05-2010, 12:32 AM	#30
mamasue Zealot Posts: 110 Karma: 28 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Australia Device: Kobo	being the eternal optimist, I bought one - you know - for when my Kobo is all flashed & running again! LOL

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