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Reading is one of the safest activities
Yes, but throwing an ereader onto my bed or carrying it in a backpack is not quite as safe, though they are safe with a protective cover.
Case covers are annoyingly expensive
Amazon's own cases are annoying expensive, but I just get cheaper ones from ebay.
A dedicated cover can serve only one e-reader model
Since I normally want a case on each of my ereaders, and since I keep older ereaders instead of discarding them, that's not really an issue.
There are not enough dedicated covers for most e-reader models
I mainly get Kindles anyway, and my Likebook Mars came with a cover. But, yes, the case I got for my Nook Simple Touch is not that great.
No cover will make an e-reader feel like a print book
I have no desire for that. I prefer the ergonomics and convenience of an ereader. Before ereaders were invented, I read comic books and magazines more, because they stayed open more easily. With ereaders, I read books more.
A cover doesn’t increase the comfort of reading
My results may not be usual, because I am handicapped, but for me, a good cover makes an ereader easier to hold. My Kindle Touch cover can fold back and be snapped closed, giving my hand a space to easily hold the device. My Paperwhite 5 cover has a strap and a stand, both of which have proven helpful. I usually stick a plastic coat hanger through its strap and hold onto it with that. Even a basic cover like I have for my Likebook Mars can fold back to give me two things to hold onto for better stability.
There are alternatives that can solve similar problems
There is no alternative that combines both the protection and ergonomic benefits of a cover.
If you are looking for protection – choose a sleeve.
A sleeve has no ergonomic benefits.
If you want to securely hold the e-reader – choose a detachable hand strap.
This doesn't protect the device, and I have read reviews of these things damaging the device.
If you want to bring the e-reader to an eye level – choose a stand.
Stands don't provide protection, and only very simple stands are portable.
If you want to comfortably read in bed – choose a pillow stand.
I have one, but I usually don't use it. Also, it doesn't protect the device during transportation.
A case cover is a limitation
With it's current case, I cannot place my Paperwhite 5 in the slot on my lapdesk. But this one limitation is more than made up for by other ways the case helps me hold the device. A good case is a welcome accessory, providing both protection and ergonomic benefits.
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