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Old 05-04-2012, 05:17 PM   #422
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Originally Posted by MarciaCat View Post
I can't speak for Jon, but it's the velvet on the outside that I don't care for, velvet on the inside is fine. I use my reader with the cover folded back; in place of the exterior velvet I'd prefer suede or just leather which is easier to keep clean.
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Originally Posted by jackie_w View Post
I think maybe something was lost in translation. There is no velvet on the outside. It is part burnished leather and part suede. The suede part covers both sides of the outer spine (maybe because it's likely to be more flexible over time than the burnished leather). The velvet is all on the inside.
That may be it; I was going on this-

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Originally Posted by Klein Nijenhuis View Post
Dear all,
...... With regards to bibahbuzemann's comments. The velvet on the outisde is for people who like to read with the reader opened as a book. The velvet feels nice in your hand. .....
If there are any other questions or remarks, we are happy to answer them.

Team Gecko.

If it is indeed suede on the outside I may bite the bullet and order one; I'd still like a leather only, no suede outside option though.
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