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Originally Posted by Mikeyboards
I know what you mean, jscris... I read that exact same way (on my side in bed, ereader kind of sideways and propped up against a pillow). I hadn't thought about that issue with the newly located button on the KA1. When I scrutinize those pix of the cover on Kobo's page, there are some things I wonder about.
Some of those pix make it look like there's a gap intentionally created between the folded-back cover and the back of the device/fitted cover, along the top. But it's really hard to tell for sure. (And is it enough to slip your finger into and press the button thru the custom hole in the fitted back part of the cover?) They did make a point of leaving open access to the USB port at the bottom, so maybe there's a design feature for accessing the back button, too.
One of the other things I keep noticing in those pix is that the angled hinge part of the cover (that becomes the fold-out stand) can obviously swing either way, which makes me think it would be too floppy and/or wear out at the fold. But again, let's hope we can trust the design and materials are compensating for such issues (at that price - hopefully!).
I do wish someone would review the cover, before it's time to make the quick decision at pre-order time!
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Yes to all that! I notice with the Oasis they've gone back to the power button on the top, so perhaps Amazon realized the back button could be a problem for some. The Voyage case has a molded part over the button on the back, but the front cover holds quite firmly when folded back for an easel and this makes it a chore to get to the button. It works as an easel horizontally as well as vertically because both sides fold and it it pretty sturdy. I can't see the kobo case holding horizontally at all, but that's okay, I use a pillow. It's the fact that it covers the button that matters. Your observation that there may be a space is interesting, but how to find out before tomorrow?
Because of the blue light block I was ready to pre-order, but then I started thinking about that button and how long it took me to figure out how to get around the problem with the Voyage, plus having to order from Canada and the trouble it would be to return for any reason.... If it weren't so expensive it wouldn't be as hard to decide.
