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Old 04-24-2012, 02:01 PM   #17
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Originally Posted by Rob Lister View Post
This shows a teardown of the nook original. Note that the front and back covers are very thin. You'd find it difficult or impossible to form them from wood. Even veneer needs a backing or it will fall about.



Your wood-encased Kobo hopes are similarly crushed, it seems.
Not really. Nothing that says it has to be identical to the original (especially the back cover) -- it could be thicker and not cause any issues I can think of. Front might be more of a challenge from a bevel down to the screen perspective, but likely doable.
Not sure I'd want to take on the Kobo Wifi just due to the button -- it would add extra complications to making the front cover work.
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