Accessories Kindle 2 Cases Are Just Sad. New Idea Instead

andythefiredog · 03-04-2009, 03:44 PM

Hey all.

I've been very disappointed with the Kindle 2 case I've seen so far, so decided to take it upon myself to design a beautiful wood case with a magnetic latch to store my kindle. At the moment, it's just a very accurate 3d model, but I plan on getting it machines out of two blocks of Cherrywood or Oak. It will be a little over an inch thick.

I uploaded some pics to flickr (I'm also working on a case for my mini 9 !)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/2739851...7614734239525/

Anyone think this would be something interesting to others that I could eventually sell?

nelamvr6 · 03-04-2009, 03:48 PM

It looks very nice, but I wonder about how much it would weigh.

If it's properly executed it could sell, though I don't think it would move in huge numbers. I mean even Oberon prolly doesn't move more than a few thousand units/year for Kindle covers. Of course I'm just guessing at the number.

andythefiredog · 03-04-2009, 03:50 PM

Quick response! My concern was weight too, but I've held the wood block, and it's not that heavy at all, granted it weighs more than the kindle, but it's meant to protect it like in a bookbag, or somewhere where it could damaged.

Machined Aluminum... Now that would be light and strong. HEHE

krisk · 03-04-2009, 03:58 PM

Have you actually felt any of the cases? They are pretty sturdy. They aren't going to livve through being run over by a car, but I dare say neither would yours. Stiff things like wood don't slide around in your pack, they tend to get into an angle that more often than not becomes an irritant.

I'm sure yours is lovely, but I don't think I would want one.

nelamvr6 · 03-04-2009, 04:06 PM

If it's done up right, with beautiful woods like burl or flame maple, a lot of people would want it because of its looks.

But of course, that would really drive up your costs too!

Ervserver · 03-04-2009, 04:10 PM

I had been hearing good things about the Kindle II case up to this point, the wooden one is beautiful though.

andythefiredog · 03-04-2009, 04:10 PM

Yeah. That's what I was thinking too. Although wood isn't really that much for 1 1/4" slabs I think. I'm even thinking about carving the name / logo in the front of the it, and also saving people on costs by selling it unfinished (a la "Wood You" furniture").

You could buy it, finish it yourself, then just screw on the hinges with 4 screws.

nelamvr6 · 03-04-2009, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by andythefiredog

Yeah. That's what I was thinking too. Although wood isn't really that much for 1 1/4" slabs I think. I'm even thinking about carving the name / logo in the front of the it, and also saving people on costs by selling it unfinished (a la "Wood You" furniture").

You could buy it, finish it yourself, then just screw on the hinges with 4 screws.

Well, I wish you luck...

But have you seen this:

?

Imagine that in a nice saddle brown. That's what my Kindle will be wearing.

You idea isn't bad, but you'll have stiff competition....

Ervserver · 03-04-2009, 05:34 PM

ohhhh who makes that case? awesome

nelamvr6 · 03-04-2009, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ervserver

ohhhh who makes that case? awesome

The one I posted? That's an Oberon.

Ervserver · 03-04-2009, 11:39 PM

yes....that rocks bigtime

Quote:

Originally Posted by nelamvr6

The one I posted? That's an Oberon.

MonaLS · 03-06-2009, 10:29 PM

Love the wood Kindle box, very nice. I love wood.

ChaseKR · 03-08-2009, 06:35 PM

This looks quite nice, but how would it be for protection? Remember that the main purpose of a case is to protect the device from damage.

robb01 · 03-08-2009, 08:19 PM

pretty cool idea

bristowe · 03-08-2009, 08:38 PM

I am fine with the case I purchased but thought it should have been about 9.99 instead of 29.99. The kindle is worth the hefty price but I believe it should have come with the case I had to purchase.

03-04-2009, 03:44 PM	#1
andythefiredog Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Kindle 2	Kindle 2 Cases Are Just Sad. New Idea Instead Hey all. I've been very disappointed with the Kindle 2 case I've seen so far, so decided to take it upon myself to design a beautiful wood case with a magnetic latch to store my kindle. At the moment, it's just a very accurate 3d model, but I plan on getting it machines out of two blocks of Cherrywood or Oak. It will be a little over an inch thick. I uploaded some pics to flickr (I'm also working on a case for my mini 9 !) http://www.flickr.com/photos/2739851...7614734239525/ Anyone think this would be something interesting to others that I could eventually sell?

03-08-2009, 06:35 PM	#13
ChaseKR Connoisseur Posts: 85 Karma: 12 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Kindle 4 Touch, iPad 1 3G	This looks quite nice, but how would it be for protection? Remember that the main purpose of a case is to protect the device from damage. Last edited by ChaseKR; 03-08-2009 at 06:42 PM.

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03-04-2009, 03:48 PM	#2
nelamvr6 Groupie Posts: 156 Karma: 9088 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New London, CT USA Device: Kobo Libra Color	It looks very nice, but I wonder about how much it would weigh. If it's properly executed it could sell, though I don't think it would move in huge numbers. I mean even Oberon prolly doesn't move more than a few thousand units/year for Kindle covers. Of course I'm just guessing at the number.

03-04-2009, 03:50 PM	#3
andythefiredog Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Kindle 2	Quick response! My concern was weight too, but I've held the wood block, and it's not that heavy at all, granted it weighs more than the kindle, but it's meant to protect it like in a bookbag, or somewhere where it could damaged. Machined Aluminum... Now that would be light and strong. HEHE

03-04-2009, 03:58 PM	#4
krisk Wizard Posts: 2,148 Karma: 8229 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the road again Device: kindle	Have you actually felt any of the cases? They are pretty sturdy. They aren't going to livve through being run over by a car, but I dare say neither would yours. Stiff things like wood don't slide around in your pack, they tend to get into an angle that more often than not becomes an irritant. I'm sure yours is lovely, but I don't think I would want one.

03-04-2009, 04:06 PM	#5
nelamvr6 Groupie Posts: 156 Karma: 9088 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New London, CT USA Device: Kobo Libra Color	If it's done up right, with beautiful woods like burl or flame maple, a lot of people would want it because of its looks. But of course, that would really drive up your costs too!

03-04-2009, 04:10 PM	#6
Ervserver Wizard Posts: 2,624 Karma: 1008294 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Iowa, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch	I had been hearing good things about the Kindle II case up to this point, the wooden one is beautiful though.

03-04-2009, 05:34 PM	#9
Ervserver Wizard Posts: 2,624 Karma: 1008294 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Iowa, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch	ohhhh who makes that case? awesome

03-06-2009, 10:29 PM	#12
MonaLS Groupie Posts: 180 Karma: 34 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: Kindle (Gen 1), Kindle DX, Kindle Fire, LG Enact	Love the wood Kindle box, very nice. I love wood.

03-08-2009, 08:19 PM	#14
robb01 Connoisseur Posts: 81 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: Kindle	pretty cool idea

03-08-2009, 08:38 PM	#15
bristowe Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Kindle 2	I am fine with the case I purchased but thought it should have been about 9.99 instead of 29.99. The kindle is worth the hefty price but I believe it should have come with the case I had to purchase.

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