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Brogster · 06-30-2011, 11:03 AM

I ordered the faux-leather Tuff-Luv cover in the OP from here: http://tuff-luv.com/tuff-luv-faux-ve...yle-black.html. I payed, using paypal, 26 GBP for the cover and 4 GBP for shipping. Nine days after the order was placed (today) I received the cover in Sweden. Overall the order experience was pleasant.

I will mention a caveat before I proceed with my early impressions. I am using this case for PB 902 pro. I do not know how this case caters to the needs of owners of other models, such as the PB 903 pro.

To begin with, the pictures and the descriptions on the store-page are largely accurate, although there is one exception. In the product overview (2011-06-30) Tuff-Luv mentions that a "document- and pen-holder" is included, but I can find no such holder on my case. To be fair, it is possible that such a holder has been added since I placed my order. I have contacted their support about this.

I consider the book-stand feature of this cover to be of great ergonomic value. It prevents pain in the neck and reduce the burden placed on the arms and hands while reading. One of my concerns before making the order was the stability or rather the instability of the bookstand foot. I have, however, after some causal testing, found that the bookstand foot is quite stable. It is fully satisfactory for home and office use, and could probably keep the ereader upright through a reasonably shaky train journey.

The book-stand foot and the flap keeping the front-cover in place, are fastened to the back of the cover with magnetic snap fasteners. The snap fastener for the front-cover flap is placed just a tad too high up for the snapping to be effortless. I would guess that these snap fasteners are a durable construction.

The cover fits PB 902 snugly. A velcro flap prevents the e-reader from slipping out the way it is put in, when carried upside down, though I do not think the PB 902 would slip anywhere without it, given the snug fit and the top-to-bottom front cover. The hole for the back-button and the arrow-ring with the round OK-button in the middle is irregularly shaped and esthetically unpleasant, but this a purely esthetic concern, as all buttons of the e-reader are easily accessible with the cover on. Actually, the power-button is very sensitive even when front-cover is sealed, but for this I blame the PB 902 more than the cover.

Furthermore, the firm material within the faux-leather of the front-cover is flexible enough to straigthen after being moderatly bent, but I do not dare to test the limits of this flexibility.

Overall, I think this cover is good value, especially considering the book-stand feature. It will not protect the e-reader sufficiently for withstanding drops, but it will keep it clean, reduce scratching and provide some cushioning for the front and back (but not the edges) of the e-reader. As is, it is highly suitable for home and office use, and moderately suitable for light travelling.

The next step in protecting my PB 902 is to find an appropriate protective sleeve to combine with this cover. I am going to look into the upcoming g-form sleeves, but if anyone finds any other suitable protective sleeve to combine with this cover, please let me know.

06-30-2011, 11:03 AM	#9
Brogster Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 28 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: PB 902	First impressions I ordered the faux-leather Tuff-Luv cover in the OP from here: http://tuff-luv.com/tuff-luv-faux-ve...yle-black.html. I payed, using paypal, 26 GBP for the cover and 4 GBP for shipping. Nine days after the order was placed (today) I received the cover in Sweden. Overall the order experience was pleasant. I will mention a caveat before I proceed with my early impressions. I am using this case for PB 902 pro. I do not know how this case caters to the needs of owners of other models, such as the PB 903 pro. To begin with, the pictures and the descriptions on the store-page are largely accurate, although there is one exception. In the product overview (2011-06-30) Tuff-Luv mentions that a "document- and pen-holder" is included, but I can find no such holder on my case. To be fair, it is possible that such a holder has been added since I placed my order. I have contacted their support about this. I consider the book-stand feature of this cover to be of great ergonomic value. It prevents pain in the neck and reduce the burden placed on the arms and hands while reading. One of my concerns before making the order was the stability or rather the instability of the bookstand foot. I have, however, after some causal testing, found that the bookstand foot is quite stable. It is fully satisfactory for home and office use, and could probably keep the ereader upright through a reasonably shaky train journey. The book-stand foot and the flap keeping the front-cover in place, are fastened to the back of the cover with magnetic snap fasteners. The snap fastener for the front-cover flap is placed just a tad too high up for the snapping to be effortless. I would guess that these snap fasteners are a durable construction. The cover fits PB 902 snugly. A velcro flap prevents the e-reader from slipping out the way it is put in, when carried upside down, though I do not think the PB 902 would slip anywhere without it, given the snug fit and the top-to-bottom front cover. The hole for the back-button and the arrow-ring with the round OK-button in the middle is irregularly shaped and esthetically unpleasant, but this a purely esthetic concern, as all buttons of the e-reader are easily accessible with the cover on. Actually, the power-button is very sensitive even when front-cover is sealed, but for this I blame the PB 902 more than the cover. Furthermore, the firm material within the faux-leather of the front-cover is flexible enough to straigthen after being moderatly bent, but I do not dare to test the limits of this flexibility. Overall, I think this cover is good value, especially considering the book-stand feature. It will not protect the e-reader sufficiently for withstanding drops, but it will keep it clean, reduce scratching and provide some cushioning for the front and back (but not the edges) of the e-reader. As is, it is highly suitable for home and office use, and moderately suitable for light travelling. The next step in protecting my PB 902 is to find an appropriate protective sleeve to combine with this cover. I am going to look into the upcoming g-form sleeves, but if anyone finds any other suitable protective sleeve to combine with this cover, please let me know. Last edited by Brogster; 06-30-2011 at 11:23 AM.