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Originally Posted by meson1
Thanks for your comments, Prestidigitweeze. I have been unsure about those ebay covers, largely because even in the pics the plastic frame on the back does not appear to fit totally neatly with the leather back.
When do you reckon you'll receive the official cover? I'd love to hear your mini 'review' of one of those.
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I use the tan version from ebay. I had the "official" one from Kobo in black but passed it on to my wife when her Aura, encased in a soft cover, was somehow damaged.
My ebay cover seems to be a looser fit than the Kobo cover. If you have ever tried to remove the reader from the grip of the Kobo cover you know a looser fit is not necessarily a bad thing. It does snap in and is snug enough to hold the Aura securely. If you are a nervous reader and are pushing and pulling at the borders while reading you will notice some movement.
So, a less snug fit and arriving via the famous "slow boat from China" are the downsides. On the other hand, it is a completely functional hard case, sleep cover at a fraction of the cost of the official one.
After using it for a month or so, I find I like it better than the soft covers and because the price is so low have ordered a spare cover.