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acidzebra · 09-01-2008, 03:29 PM

I've been thinking about this lately, it always amazes me how much lighter and sleeker the reader feels when you have it in your hand without the (standard) cover attached. While I pop it out once in a while, I really would prefer a hard 'slide-out' case there you can stash the reader for transport, yet easily pop it out for reading (preferably with a cool mechanism).

While thinking about this, I tried to mentally sort the requirements and wishes I have for a case.

Requirements:
1. Protection
a. Protection from impact
b. Protection from crushing/screen 'denting'
2. Ease of use - no fiddling when inserting/removing the book

Wishes:
1. integrated reading light without compromising on size and bulk
2. memory card storage
3. integrated bookstand
4. book-like appearance?

Here's an early concept, based on the hollow book idea. To attach the reader, I would say velcro. I call it the frankenbook.

IT'S ALIVE! ALIIIIIIVE! (also, a testament to what a hack I am with GIMP)

So, um, what would you want in a cover/case? How about a solar panel for self-charging?

09-01-2008, 03:29 PM	#1
acidzebra Liseuse Lover Posts: 869 Karma: 1035404 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Netherlands Device: PRS-505	What is your ideal cover/case for the Reader? I've been thinking about this lately, it always amazes me how much lighter and sleeker the reader feels when you have it in your hand without the (standard) cover attached. While I pop it out once in a while, I really would prefer a hard 'slide-out' case there you can stash the reader for transport, yet easily pop it out for reading (preferably with a cool mechanism). While thinking about this, I tried to mentally sort the requirements and wishes I have for a case. Requirements: 1. Protection a. Protection from impact b. Protection from crushing/screen 'denting' 2. Ease of use - no fiddling when inserting/removing the book Wishes: 1. integrated reading light without compromising on size and bulk 2. memory card storage 3. integrated bookstand 4. book-like appearance? Here's an early concept, based on the hollow book idea. To attach the reader, I would say velcro. I call it the frankenbook. IT'S ALIVE! ALIIIIIIVE! (also, a testament to what a hack I am with GIMP) So, um, what would you want in a cover/case? How about a solar panel for self-charging?