Kobo Libra 2 case for Left-Handed Use

Marcy · 12-17-2022, 09:49 PM

Can anyone recommend a case for the Kobo Libra 2 with stand and hand-strap that works for left handed use? Every single case I've found assumes you hold the device in your right hand.

I'm currently using one of the origami cases, but it is useless as a stand unless you read in landscape mode, and despite shelling out $40 for the Kobo branded case the edges are already coming apart.

I wanted a case with a usuable stand for portrait mode, that I could slip a Pebblebee tracker card behind, and with a hand strap on the left side. When I had a kindle I had no trouble finding cases that worked with left-handed reading, but I can't find a single one for the Kobo.

Marcy · 12-17-2022, 09:54 PM

Addendum - Right after I posted I found this -

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YC6JKS9

It's pretty ugly but it looks like it has all the functions I'll need. Just in case anyone else is looking.

fogice · 12-18-2022, 02:12 PM

The L2 origami case is NOT useless in portrait mode. You just have to make sure that the 'tail' of the cover isn't folded back OR folded forward, but kept straight. In this fashion, the case holds everything up straight.

Marcy · 12-18-2022, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fogice

The L2 origami case is NOT useless in portrait mode. You just have to make sure that the 'tail' of the cover isn't folded back OR folded forward, but kept straight. In this fashion, the case holds everything up straight.

My case does not stand up that way. I've tried. I've watched videos on how to do it. It either flops over or I can get it to stand at such an acute angle that it is pointless.

Nikoz · 12-19-2022, 03:24 PM

I have this one:
https://aliexpress.com/item/1005003604158802.html

It's of a much better quality than I expected for this price, and I've been able to use it with either hand (I just need to set the lower button as "page next" when reading with the strap, otherwise it's not comfortable). The only drawback I see is that's it's kind of on the heavy side; it's not a problem for me but it could be for some.

Onemack · 12-20-2022, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikoz

I have this one:
https://aliexpress.com/item/1005003604158802.html

It's of a much better quality than I expected for this price, and I've been able to use it with either hand (I just need to set the lower button as "page next" when reading with the strap, otherwise it's not comfortable).

I agree with all that, it is by far the best ereader cover that I have had for my many ereaders. I just hope that someone copies this style and concept for other brands and iterations.
I also do not find it too heavy, but rather comfortable to use

12-17-2022, 09:49 PM	#1
Marcy Guru Posts: 897 Karma: 950683 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kobo Libra2	Kobo Libra 2 case for Left-Handed Use Can anyone recommend a case for the Kobo Libra 2 with stand and hand-strap that works for left handed use? Every single case I've found assumes you hold the device in your right hand. I'm currently using one of the origami cases, but it is useless as a stand unless you read in landscape mode, and despite shelling out $40 for the Kobo branded case the edges are already coming apart. I wanted a case with a usuable stand for portrait mode, that I could slip a Pebblebee tracker card behind, and with a hand strap on the left side. When I had a kindle I had no trouble finding cases that worked with left-handed reading, but I can't find a single one for the Kobo.

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12-17-2022, 09:54 PM	#2
Marcy Guru Posts: 897 Karma: 950683 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kobo Libra2	Addendum - Right after I posted I found this - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YC6JKS9 It's pretty ugly but it looks like it has all the functions I'll need. Just in case anyone else is looking.

12-18-2022, 02:12 PM	#3
fogice Addict Posts: 254 Karma: 49504 Join Date: May 2014 Device: Kobo Libra 2	The L2 origami case is NOT useless in portrait mode. You just have to make sure that the 'tail' of the cover isn't folded back OR folded forward, but kept straight. In this fashion, the case holds everything up straight.

12-19-2022, 03:24 PM	#5
Nikoz Enthusiast Posts: 39 Karma: 450000 Join Date: Oct 2021 Device: Kobo Libra 2	I have this one: https://aliexpress.com/item/1005003604158802.html It's of a much better quality than I expected for this price, and I've been able to use it with either hand (I just need to set the lower button as "page next" when reading with the strap, otherwise it's not comfortable). The only drawback I see is that's it's kind of on the heavy side; it's not a problem for me but it could be for some.

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