PRS-650 Ideas for a case for prs650

foureyes · 09-20-2011, 02:56 AM

Hi,
As my previous post states I am wanting to buy a sony prs-cl65 (sony ereader cover with light) But If I can't get one of these.. I was wondering can anyone suggest a good cover for my sony 650?

But I am still hoping - one of you who are wanting to upgrade to the new Ti ereader will sell me their prs650 lighted cover..

Bro Pete · 09-20-2011, 07:33 AM

I had the feeling that 650 covers will be hard to find once the new reader is out. I found this one yesterday and ordered one each for mine and my wife's. Free shipping too.

http://www.datavis.com/cgi-bin/produ...8466&site=GOGL

I just received the cover offered at Data vision and it will NOT fit the PRS 650. It is made for the PRS 600 only.

Tony1988 · 09-20-2011, 08:26 AM

Heres one that is popular around here.

http://www.amazon.com/igadgitz-Genui...6521415&sr=8-1

I got it for my girlfriends 650. She loves it. Has a nice button clasp. Not the cheap magnetic ones you see on a lot of covers or a non existant one like on sonys cheap covers. Yes that sony cover is cheap at under 5 bucks. But it is brown,(which may be the reason for the price reduction, the black elsewhere goes for $20) faux leather no clasp.

Dont bother with getting a new sony lighted cover. They are way overpriced.($50+) I sure you would even be paying a premium for a used sony cover. I doubt anyone will just give you their used cover cheap. I have seen used 650 lighted covers go for over $30. Besides do you really want a used cover?? I doubt people always wash their hands before reading their books.

Just get a nice clip light for a non lighted book cover.

Pinecone · 09-20-2011, 12:10 PM

I have that same cover and love it. It allows me to read while eating.

Ashjuk · 09-20-2011, 01:12 PM

I have always been a fan of Proporta cases, extremely well made and good looking.

http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05...476&t_mode=des

astra · 09-21-2011, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ashjuk

I have always been a fan of Proporta cases, extremely well made and good looking.

http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05...476&t_mode=des

This one looks really good.
Almost the same as Sony's original but a bit posher

foureyes · 09-21-2011, 05:39 AM

Thanks for the tips!! Now I just have to choose!!

Bro Pete · 09-23-2011, 09:50 AM

Tony, I have the black Sony Reader cover with light and I like it very much. I don't use the light very often but it is nice to have when I want to read in dimly lit situations. The Sony covers have a magnetic closure in the two right-hand corners that correspond to two small magnets built into the reader. They work well to keep the cover closed while not in use. The hinge attachment is secure and allows easy access to the buttons and slots around the perimeter of the reader.

I am a bit confused about your comments on used covers. The ones I mentioned are new and unwrapped. Like I've said, I have a Sony cover in black. A brown one will not match the reader, but for darker colors I do not figure it matters that much. A brown cover can look like a classy book just as well as a black one.

Pinecone · 09-25-2011, 06:03 AM

I like this case.

I can sit the reader up for hands free reading.

http://www.amazon.com/igadgitz-Genui...6944879&sr=8-5

I have a portable light for the few times I need one. Only time I have used it, is when we lost power from the hurricane.

Bro Pete · 09-26-2011, 06:33 PM

Earlier I posted a source for a cheap Reader Touch cover. It will not fit the PRS-650.

anesthezea · 09-26-2011, 09:09 PM

I had an Oberon Cover for my 650, jacket-style with velcro fasteners. I called Oberon and asked them if they would make a special order of one of their discontinued 600 covers for me. They did. Their customer service is great and the covers are beautiful, if a bit pricey.

JSWolf · 09-26-2011, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bro Pete

I had the feeling that 650 covers will be hard to find once the new reader is out. I found this one yesterday and ordered one each for mine and my wife's. Free shipping too.

http://www.datavis.com/cgi-bin/produ...8466&site=GOGL

I just received the cover offered at Data vision and it will NOT fit the PRS 650. It is made for the PRS 600 only.

That sucks that hey are misadvertising it. The 650 is a different size then the 600. Are you able to return it?

JSWolf · 09-26-2011, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ashjuk

I have always been a fan of Proporta cases, extremely well made and good looking.

http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05...476&t_mode=des

That is a nice looking case.

KiwiKen · 09-26-2011, 09:58 PM

I bought this case (Navitech PRS 650 case) from Amazon UK.

It fits well, and offers very good protection, while keeping all controls accessible. Price was very good, and delivery was within 10 days to NZ. Cover is a very soft leather and feels high quality in hand - certanly more robust than "official" Sony covers, and less than half the price.

cathermac · 09-27-2011, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony1988

Heres one that is popular around here.

http://www.amazon.com/igadgitz-Genui...6521415&sr=8-1

.

I saw this one yesterday on eBay. In pink or black. Only 10 €
I don't know if it's great but it's cheap an then you can wait for the one you want.
In the other hand, i have the original one but without light. It's easier to carry on and i have bought the energizer reading lamp in a mall. It's Incredible how it brights and being diferent thing, i can use it only when i need.
I have got several reading lamps an it's the brightness one.

09-20-2011, 02:56 AM	#1
foureyes Member Posts: 23 Karma: 2124 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: kindle	Ideas for a case for prs650 Hi, As my previous post states I am wanting to buy a sony prs-cl65 (sony ereader cover with light) But If I can't get one of these.. I was wondering can anyone suggest a good cover for my sony 650? But I am still hoping - one of you who are wanting to upgrade to the new Ti ereader will sell me their prs650 lighted cover..

09-20-2011, 07:33 AM	#2
Bro Pete Connoisseur Posts: 76 Karma: 52944 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Central Texas Device: Sony PRS 650	I had the feeling that 650 covers will be hard to find once the new reader is out. I found this one yesterday and ordered one each for mine and my wife's. Free shipping too. http://www.datavis.com/cgi-bin/produ...8466&site=GOGL I just received the cover offered at Data vision and it will NOT fit the PRS 650. It is made for the PRS 600 only. Last edited by Bro Pete; 09-26-2011 at 06:31 PM.

09-20-2011, 08:26 AM	#3
Tony1988 Guru Posts: 718 Karma: 4033862 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: sony prs-350	Heres one that is popular around here. http://www.amazon.com/igadgitz-Genui...6521415&sr=8-1 I got it for my girlfriends 650. She loves it. Has a nice button clasp. Not the cheap magnetic ones you see on a lot of covers or a non existant one like on sonys cheap covers. Yes that sony cover is cheap at under 5 bucks. But it is brown,(which may be the reason for the price reduction, the black elsewhere goes for $20) faux leather no clasp. Dont bother with getting a new sony lighted cover. They are way overpriced.($50+) I sure you would even be paying a premium for a used sony cover. I doubt anyone will just give you their used cover cheap. I have seen used 650 lighted covers go for over $30. Besides do you really want a used cover?? I doubt people always wash their hands before reading their books. Just get a nice clip light for a non lighted book cover. Last edited by Tony1988; 09-20-2011 at 08:53 AM.

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09-20-2011, 12:10 PM	#4
Pinecone Guru Posts: 902 Karma: 1660722 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Maryland Device: PRS-650, PRS-600, PRS-350	I have that same cover and love it. It allows me to read while eating.

09-20-2011, 01:12 PM	#5
Ashjuk Fanatic Posts: 500 Karma: 3498633 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Surrey, UK Device: Kobo Aura One, Sony PRS 600/650	I have always been a fan of Proporta cases, extremely well made and good looking. http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05...476&t_mode=des

09-21-2011, 05:39 AM	#7
foureyes Member Posts: 23 Karma: 2124 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: kindle	Thanks for the tips!! Now I just have to choose!!

09-23-2011, 09:50 AM	#8
Bro Pete Connoisseur Posts: 76 Karma: 52944 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Central Texas Device: Sony PRS 650	Tony, I have the black Sony Reader cover with light and I like it very much. I don't use the light very often but it is nice to have when I want to read in dimly lit situations. The Sony covers have a magnetic closure in the two right-hand corners that correspond to two small magnets built into the reader. They work well to keep the cover closed while not in use. The hinge attachment is secure and allows easy access to the buttons and slots around the perimeter of the reader. I am a bit confused about your comments on used covers. The ones I mentioned are new and unwrapped. Like I've said, I have a Sony cover in black. A brown one will not match the reader, but for darker colors I do not figure it matters that much. A brown cover can look like a classy book just as well as a black one.

09-25-2011, 06:03 AM	#9
Pinecone Guru Posts: 902 Karma: 1660722 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Maryland Device: PRS-650, PRS-600, PRS-350	I like this case. I can sit the reader up for hands free reading. http://www.amazon.com/igadgitz-Genui...6944879&sr=8-5 I have a portable light for the few times I need one. Only time I have used it, is when we lost power from the hurricane.

09-26-2011, 06:33 PM	#10
Bro Pete Connoisseur Posts: 76 Karma: 52944 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Central Texas Device: Sony PRS 650	Earlier I posted a source for a cheap Reader Touch cover. It will not fit the PRS-650.

09-26-2011, 09:09 PM	#11
anesthezea Groupie Posts: 167 Karma: 2627964 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alabama, USA Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Clara 2e, Kobo Libra Colour, Kindle Paperwhite	I had an Oberon Cover for my 650, jacket-style with velcro fasteners. I called Oberon and asked them if they would make a special order of one of their discontinued 600 covers for me. They did. Their customer service is great and the covers are beautiful, if a bit pricey.

09-26-2011, 09:58 PM	#14
KiwiKen Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 6730 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New Zealand Device: Sony PRs 350	I bought this case (Navitech PRS 650 case) from Amazon UK. It fits well, and offers very good protection, while keeping all controls accessible. Price was very good, and delivery was within 10 days to NZ. Cover is a very soft leather and feels high quality in hand - certanly more robust than "official" Sony covers, and less than half the price.

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