Feeler: Oberon Design case - any interest?

carman63 · 12-02-2009, 06:11 AM

I wrote to Oberon Design to see what reader / journal cover would work for the PP, and was told the small journal is probably the closest they have. While that may work (and I'll probably try it) it's not a perfect solution.

Based on the email conversation I had with one of the folks at Oberon, they'd need 40-50 people express interest in a case before they'd invest the time/money to design one.

So I'm putting out a feeler to see if there's enough interest to pursue this idea. Granted, the Oberon Design cases are not cheap. But, having held a journal in my hands, I can tell you the craftsmanship and attention to detail are really really nice.

Thoughts? Comments?

Thanks for reading

-Jim

Sweetpea · 12-02-2009, 06:16 AM

I'd have bought one, had they been available when I was searching for a cover (the Mini came without one). Right now, I have a nice cover from Stylz.

Solicitous · 12-02-2009, 06:30 AM

Well I just had a look at their website, nice looking designs. I would be interested to see some mock designs of possible covers. I do like the most the Icon Journals.

angurs · 12-02-2009, 06:40 AM

I'm in. I asked them a month ago as well as Noreve and they both declined. I just bought a stylz cover but if Oberon decides to make them I'll definitely buy one..

angurs · 12-02-2009, 06:41 AM

...or two. I got my sister a Pocket Pro for christmas

Chiron · 12-02-2009, 11:44 AM

I would love to have one too but i can buy it after January 15 =(

6charlong · 12-02-2009, 12:34 PM

I would certainly buy one. Is this where you email them from to ask them to make a cover for the Pocket Pro?

http://www.oberondesign.com/contact.php

Robertb · 12-02-2009, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carman63

I wrote to Oberon Design to see what reader / journal cover would work for the PP, and was told the small journal is probably the closest they have. While that may work (and I'll probably try it) it's not a perfect solution.

Based on the email conversation I had with one of the folks at Oberon, they'd need 40-50 people express interest in a case before they'd invest the time/money to design one.

So I'm putting out a feeler to see if there's enough interest to pursue this idea. Granted, the Oberon Design cases are not cheap. But, having held a journal in my hands, I can tell you the craftsmanship and attention to detail are really really nice.

Thoughts? Comments?

Thanks for reading

-Jim

Dear Jim:

If you want to refer then to Astak I would love to talk with them or meet with them at CES.

It is a way to reach that 40-50 mark.

I think what you did is just great!! Thank you!

omro · 12-02-2009, 01:58 PM

They already do sony cases, would the astak not fit in a case for a sony 505?

carman63 · 12-02-2009, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6charlong

I would certainly buy one. Is this where you email them from to ask them to make a cover for the Pocket Pro?

http://www.oberondesign.com/contact.php

I believe that's the link

carman63 · 12-02-2009, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omro

They already do sony cases, would the astak not fit in a case for a sony 505?

One of the folks there suggested the best fit would be their small journal.

polly · 12-02-2009, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omro

They already do sony cases, would the astak not fit in a case for a sony 505?

Not necessarily. Their case for the 300 would be designed so that the straps didn't interfere with the 300's controls. The PP has buttons in different spots. We might need a slightly different angle so the rocker switch will work, for instance.

PRS 600 users using the m-Edge cases for the 505 found the strap pressed the volume button and drained their batteries. The fix was to cut away a little of the elastic on that strap. Acceptable when buying a discounted case, of course, but I'd guess that the ones designed for the 600 don't share that problem.

omro · 12-02-2009, 03:53 PM

So how would the journal hold the reader in place?

6charlong · 12-02-2009, 11:31 PM

Here's a view of one of their designs for the nook. I really like all of their designs. They are a little expensive, but I plan to keep my Pocket Pro and use it frequently so customizing it seems a good choice. These designs are good enough to make me willing to give up the free cover that came with it.

robvarga · 12-03-2009, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carman63

I wrote to Oberon Design to see what reader / journal cover would work for the PP, and was told the small journal is probably the closest they have. While that may work (and I'll probably try it) it's not a perfect solution.

Based on the email conversation I had with one of the folks at Oberon, they'd need 40-50 people express interest in a case before they'd invest the time/money to design one.

So I'm putting out a feeler to see if there's enough interest to pursue this idea. Granted, the Oberon Design cases are not cheap. But, having held a journal in my hands, I can tell you the craftsmanship and attention to detail are really really nice.

Thoughts? Comments?

Thanks for reading

-Jim

I would definitely be interested.

Best regards,

Robert

12-02-2009, 06:11 AM	#1
carman63 Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: None yet	Feeler: Oberon Design case - any interest? I wrote to Oberon Design to see what reader / journal cover would work for the PP, and was told the small journal is probably the closest they have. While that may work (and I'll probably try it) it's not a perfect solution. Based on the email conversation I had with one of the folks at Oberon, they'd need 40-50 people express interest in a case before they'd invest the time/money to design one. So I'm putting out a feeler to see if there's enough interest to pursue this idea. Granted, the Oberon Design cases are not cheap. But, having held a journal in my hands, I can tell you the craftsmanship and attention to detail are really really nice. Thoughts? Comments? Thanks for reading -Jim

12-02-2009, 11:31 PM	#14
6charlong friendly lurker Posts: 896 Karma: 2436026 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: US Device: Kindle, nook, Apple and Kobo	Here's a view of one of their designs for the nook. I really like all of their designs. They are a little expensive, but I plan to keep my Pocket Pro and use it frequently so customizing it seems a good choice. These designs are good enough to make me willing to give up the free cover that came with it. Attached Thumbnails

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Sweetpea Grand Sorcerer Posts: 9,707 Karma: 32763414 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Krewerd Device: Pocketbook Inkpad 4 Color; Samsung Galaxy Tab S6	I'd have bought one, had they been available when I was searching for a cover (the Mini came without one). Right now, I have a nice cover from Stylz.

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Solicitous Wizard Posts: 1,434 Karma: 1525776 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: TAS, Australia Device: Astak Pocket Pro (Black), 2 x Kindle WiFi (Graphite), iPod Touch 4G	Well I just had a look at their website, nice looking designs. I would be interested to see some mock designs of possible covers. I do like the most the Icon Journals.

12-02-2009, 06:40 AM	#4
angurs Member Posts: 16 Karma: 16 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney,AUS Device: EZ Reader Pocket Pro	I'm in. I asked them a month ago as well as Noreve and they both declined. I just bought a stylz cover but if Oberon decides to make them I'll definitely buy one..

12-02-2009, 06:41 AM	#5
angurs Member Posts: 16 Karma: 16 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney,AUS Device: EZ Reader Pocket Pro	...or two. I got my sister a Pocket Pro for christmas

12-02-2009, 11:44 AM	#6
Chiron Fantasy & SciFi Reader Posts: 183 Karma: 262 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico Device: Astak EZ Reader Pocket Pro	I would love to have one too but i can buy it after January 15 =(

12-02-2009, 12:34 PM	#7
6charlong friendly lurker Posts: 896 Karma: 2436026 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: US Device: Kindle, nook, Apple and Kobo	I would certainly buy one. Is this where you email them from to ask them to make a cover for the Pocket Pro? http://www.oberondesign.com/contact.php

12-02-2009, 01:58 PM	#9
omro Addict Posts: 373 Karma: 452000 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hamilton, On Device: Kobo Aura HD	They already do sony cases, would the astak not fit in a case for a sony 505?

12-02-2009, 03:53 PM	#13
omro Addict Posts: 373 Karma: 452000 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hamilton, On Device: Kobo Aura HD	So how would the journal hold the reader in place?

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