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nesler · 08-08-2011, 05:57 AM

I know a few folks have talked about the fact that the dimensions of the Touch are pretty close to the specs for the Sony PRS-650. Well, I don't own a 650, but I happen to have an M-Edge Executive Jacket for the PRS-600 (which is a bit larger than the PRS-650, but still pretty close...unfortunately, M-Edge never made such a case for the PRS-650).

And I have to say, it actually does a pretty good job of holding the Kobo Touch. It's very slightly loose, but only just enough that the Touch might shift slightly if you push the top switch without bracing the reader with your thumb. However, under normal circumstances, the Kobo isn't going anywhere. And actually, adding a little bit of padding between the bottom straps and the reader would go a long ways towards keeping the Touch rigidly in place. The jacket itself is a little on the heavy side (quite a bit heavier than the Touch, in fact), but it's very, very protective. A good reason for option for the M-Edge case for the PRS-600? Due to the age of that model, and an apparent over-abundance of M-Edge jackets, they can be had on eBay for 7-10 bucks (shipping included), depending on the color and seller.

Attached are a few pictures to give a better sense of how the Kobo Touch sits in the case. The top right strap slightly overlaps the switch, but the switch can still be activated quite easily without moving the strap at all.

08-08-2011, 05:57 AM	#88
nesler Zealot Posts: 107 Karma: 548458 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: California Device: Too many to list	I know a few folks have talked about the fact that the dimensions of the Touch are pretty close to the specs for the Sony PRS-650. Well, I don't own a 650, but I happen to have an M-Edge Executive Jacket for the PRS-600 (which is a bit larger than the PRS-650, but still pretty close...unfortunately, M-Edge never made such a case for the PRS-650). And I have to say, it actually does a pretty good job of holding the Kobo Touch. It's very slightly loose, but only just enough that the Touch might shift slightly if you push the top switch without bracing the reader with your thumb. However, under normal circumstances, the Kobo isn't going anywhere. And actually, adding a little bit of padding between the bottom straps and the reader would go a long ways towards keeping the Touch rigidly in place. The jacket itself is a little on the heavy side (quite a bit heavier than the Touch, in fact), but it's very, very protective. A good reason for option for the M-Edge case for the PRS-600? Due to the age of that model, and an apparent over-abundance of M-Edge jackets, they can be had on eBay for 7-10 bucks (shipping included), depending on the color and seller. Attached are a few pictures to give a better sense of how the Kobo Touch sits in the case. The top right strap slightly overlaps the switch, but the switch can still be activated quite easily without moving the strap at all. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by nesler; 08-08-2011 at 05:59 AM.