Slip case for added protection

jbloudg20 · 12-09-2008, 08:05 AM

Is anyone using a slip case for some added protection with their 700? I will be putting mine in a loaded backpack quite often, and would like an added layer of safety. I have looked at the Waterfield Designs kindle cases, and I think that may be a good way to go. Think the 700 with the leather cover will fit into the small slip case?

http://www.sfbags.com/products/kindle/kindlecase.htm

Bierkonig · 12-09-2008, 12:34 PM

I fit my PRS-700 into the SFBags/Waterfield slipcase designed for the PRS-500/505 (their Kindle slipcase is same dimensions as their Sony slipcase, except it's an extra -- entirely unnecessary -- inch longer. External dimension of 5.5" width (same for both their Sony and Kindle cases) is a little tight on the PRS-700 (which is wider than the PRS-500/505), but it's working fine and is beginning to stretch ever so slightly, leading me to believe that it's going to be perfect in a few weeks. Of course, remove the stock cover when using with the slipcase. good luck.

abermp · 12-09-2008, 06:59 PM

You should also check out http://www.ecaddycase.com/. They have two options. I have the metal case. I think it is overpriced but I like it. It is a little tight width wise but provides good protection. I picked it over the other option at this site because I prefer to read my PRS-700 with the cover folded back. Hope this helps.

ProDigit · 12-09-2008, 09:08 PM

check out this topic too!
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11420

You can get some good ideas!

Though most of them are for an earlier version of the Reader, so the measurements and sizes may vary.

Server · 12-09-2008, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbloudg20

Is anyone using a slip case for some added protection with their 700? I will be putting mine in a loaded backpack quite often, and would like an added layer of safety. I have looked at the Waterfield Designs kindle cases, and I think that may be a good way to go. Think the 700 with the leather cover will fit into the small slip case?

http://www.sfbags.com/products/kindle/kindlecase.htm

Nothing special, but thought it would take a little more abuse
when in my squashed messenger bag.

astra · 12-10-2008, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Server

Nothing special, but thought it would take a little more abuse
when in my squashed messenger bag.

Where did you get the box?

Server · 12-10-2008, 10:48 AM

The world @ your fingertips...

astra · 12-12-2008, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Server

The world @ your fingertips...

So, you didn't modify it at all? The readers just fits ine, right?
It is a tin box?

Thanks for the fingertip!

jbloudg20 · 12-12-2008, 07:36 AM

I just ordered this from Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019EUTHK

I'll report my results when it arrives.

sayhello · 12-12-2008, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbloudg20

I just ordered this from Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019EUTHK

I'll report my results when it arrives.

Oh, cool! I'd been eyeing that one. I'll be interested to see what you have to say! Thanks

Sayhello

jbloudg20 · 12-16-2008, 07:29 AM

The Kroo arrived yesterday. I am goign to wait for pictures to see how it works with the Waterfield slip I just ordered.

However, if you plan on using the Sony leather cover, the Kroo is a perfect fit. I mean perfect.

rjfarrell · 12-16-2008, 09:12 PM

I thought about using a slip case. But for some reason, I felt like the reader in its provided case was a little "Slim" and hard. After holding it for a while, I kept fidgeting for a comfortable position. So I took my 10 yr old Franklin Covey Casio Casseopiea planner case, removed the stitching where the Casio was held, removed the 6 ring binder, and...Wha La! Perfectly fitting case. I left the PRS-700 standard cover on as well, as it sort of Wedges the reader into the Franklin Planner. Wow. Very, very comfortable to hold. I looked online, and see Franklin still has these planner cases and they identify them as "Legacy" Planners. More expensive than the slip cover, but for me, the comfort level of holding and turning pages has increased a zillion fold. Just my 2 cents.

jbloudg20 · 12-17-2008, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjfarrell

I thought about using a slip case. But for some reason, I felt like the reader in its provided case was a little "Slim" and hard. After holding it for a while, I kept fidgeting for a comfortable position. So I took my 10 yr old Franklin Covey Casio Casseopiea planner case, removed the stitching where the Casio was held, removed the 6 ring binder, and...Wha La! Perfectly fitting case. I left the PRS-700 standard cover on as well, as it sort of Wedges the reader into the Franklin Planner. Wow. Very, very comfortable to hold. I looked online, and see Franklin still has these planner cases and they identify them as "Legacy" Planners. More expensive than the slip cover, but for me, the comfort level of holding and turning pages has increased a zillion fold. Just my 2 cents.

This outer slip case will not be used for reading, but a second layer of protection from the outside world to keep dirt out, and the functioning in tact unit in.

DixieGal · 12-17-2008, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Server

Nothing special, but thought it would take a little more abuse
when in my squashed messenger bag.

Love it!

astra · 12-20-2008, 10:47 AM

Finally I got some sort of armour for my reader.
For a very decent price btw

http://www.rivierapublishing.co.uk/a...g/CD_Tins.html

Quote:

DVD TIN (To hold a DVD case)
Item No: 011-0025
DVD TIN (To hold a DVD case)
195mm X 140mm X 15mm (no inner)
Price per case = 79p
£0.79 (Excluding: VAT at 15%)

The tin is not as stong as I would like it to be but still I believe it gives some good protection to the screen. (IMHO, it is probably a very similar tin to eCaddy, only without inner padding, but for a fraction of the original price)

Note: It will NOT fit prs-500, because 500 is bit thicker than 505 and the box would not close properly. I tested it because I have both 500 and 505.

12-09-2008, 08:05 AM	#1
jbloudg20 Connoisseur Posts: 65 Karma: 30 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Storrs, CT Device: PRS-900 & K2i	Slip case for added protection Is anyone using a slip case for some added protection with their 700? I will be putting mine in a loaded backpack quite often, and would like an added layer of safety. I have looked at the Waterfield Designs kindle cases, and I think that may be a good way to go. Think the 700 with the leather cover will fit into the small slip case? http://www.sfbags.com/products/kindle/kindlecase.htm

12-09-2008, 12:34 PM	#2
Bierkonig Member Posts: 22 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2008 Device: Sony PRS-700	slipcase I fit my PRS-700 into the SFBags/Waterfield slipcase designed for the PRS-500/505 (their Kindle slipcase is same dimensions as their Sony slipcase, except it's an extra -- entirely unnecessary -- inch longer. External dimension of 5.5" width (same for both their Sony and Kindle cases) is a little tight on the PRS-700 (which is wider than the PRS-500/505), but it's working fine and is beginning to stretch ever so slightly, leading me to believe that it's going to be perfect in a few weeks. Of course, remove the stock cover when using with the slipcase. good luck.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Classic No slip case for nook?	jhempel24	Barnes & Noble NOOK	5	08-28-2010 09:06 PM
Ended Kindle DX with Octo slip case for sale	geekraver	Flea Market	1	04-02-2010 01:38 PM
Kindle 1 slip case - Waterfield Designs	crionox	Amazon Kindle	5	02-13-2010 03:43 PM
Neoprene slip case for the Reader	doctorow	Sony Reader	92	10-25-2007 12:22 AM
Slip case for iLiad	scotty1024	iRex	4	08-11-2006 05:24 PM

12-09-2008, 06:59 PM	#3
abermp Member Posts: 14 Karma: 16 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Sony PRS-700	You should also check out http://www.ecaddycase.com/. They have two options. I have the metal case. I think it is overpriced but I like it. It is a little tight width wise but provides good protection. I picked it over the other option at this site because I prefer to read my PRS-700 with the cover folded back. Hope this helps.

12-09-2008, 09:08 PM	#4
ProDigit Karmaniac Posts: 2,553 Karma: 11499146 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami FL Device: PRS-505, Jetbook, + Mini, +Color, Astak Ez Reader Pro, PPW1, Aura H2O	check out this topic too! https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11420 You can get some good ideas! Though most of them are for an earlier version of the Reader, so the measurements and sizes may vary.

12-10-2008, 10:48 AM	#7
Server Anti-Narcissist Posts: 171 Karma: 307 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Somewhere Far, Nowhere Near... Device: SØNY6	The world @ your fingertips...

12-12-2008, 07:36 AM	#9
jbloudg20 Connoisseur Posts: 65 Karma: 30 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Storrs, CT Device: PRS-900 & K2i	I just ordered this from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019EUTHK I'll report my results when it arrives.

12-16-2008, 07:29 AM	#11
jbloudg20 Connoisseur Posts: 65 Karma: 30 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Storrs, CT Device: PRS-900 & K2i	The Kroo arrived yesterday. I am goign to wait for pictures to see how it works with the Waterfield slip I just ordered. However, if you plan on using the Sony leather cover, the Kroo is a perfect fit. I mean perfect.

12-16-2008, 09:12 PM	#12
rjfarrell Zealot Posts: 111 Karma: 142 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Arizona (USA) Device: Sony PRS-505, Iphone, Ipad	I thought about using a slip case. But for some reason, I felt like the reader in its provided case was a little "Slim" and hard. After holding it for a while, I kept fidgeting for a comfortable position. So I took my 10 yr old Franklin Covey Casio Casseopiea planner case, removed the stitching where the Casio was held, removed the 6 ring binder, and...Wha La! Perfectly fitting case. I left the PRS-700 standard cover on as well, as it sort of Wedges the reader into the Franklin Planner. Wow. Very, very comfortable to hold. I looked online, and see Franklin still has these planner cases and they identify them as "Legacy" Planners. More expensive than the slip cover, but for me, the comfort level of holding and turning pages has increased a zillion fold. Just my 2 cents.

Advert

Advert