Kobo Aura ONE Third Party Cover Thread - Page 7

Katsunami · 10-13-2016, 03:56 AM

Does anybody know how Norève keeps this slim cover closed? There is no clasp. Do they have magnets in the book flap and the rim? If it isn't kept closed, it can easily open when it's in a bag, and because of the auto-sleep/wake function, it'll turn on.

Maybe I'll send a mail to Norève about this

Terisa de morgan · 10-13-2016, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Katsunami

Does anybody know how Norève keeps this slim cover closed? There is no clasp. Do they have magnets in the book flap and the rim? If it isn't kept closed, it can easily open when it's in a bag, and because of the auto-sleep/wake function, it'll turn on.

Maybe I'll send a mail to Norève about this

I imagine than magnet... but... I have that closure for my present Kobo Aura and it does not open in my bag (and it travels there everyday)

Sweetpea · 10-13-2016, 05:42 AM

I don't see anything of a magnet in the casing. So, I don't think it'll be kept close by anything. Not a problem for me, as I also don't have a problem with the cover of my tablet (it did contain magnets, but they've all fallen out by now

)

Katsunami · 10-13-2016, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Terisa de morgan

I imagine than magnet... but... I have that closure for my present Kobo Aura and it does not open in my bag (and it travels there everyday)

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

I don't see anything of a magnet in the casing. So, I don't think it'll be kept close by anything. Not a problem for me, as I also don't have a problem with the cover of my tablet (it did contain magnets, but they've all fallen out by now

)

That you don't see a magnet doesn't mean the cover will not be kept closed. It is possible that the rim of the case has a strip of metal worked into it, with a strip of magnetic material under the lining of the flap. Then it would be kept closed without you seeing any magnets.

Most cheap covers have visible magnets/metal on the right, or a protrusion holding the magnet/metal. I don't like either.

Norève should have a way to keep the cover closed, or it will possibly open on its own if the device is stashed into a bag. If that happens, it'll turn on and drain the battery. It would make the auto-wake/sleep function useless.

My KPW1 cover has magnets worked into the corners, but that is a cover that covers the entire reader including the bezels, just like the Gecko one. If it's closed, it even requires a bit of effort to open.

Norève says:

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...with its padded flap with magnetic fastener.

What fastener? Magnets in the cover? A flap/closure I can't see in the pictures? I'll send a mail.

Terisa de morgan · 10-13-2016, 06:15 AM

I have a cheap cover for Aura (some, indeed

) and you don't see the magnet either, and it closes quite well.

Katsunami · 10-13-2016, 06:55 AM

The customer service has already answered. I asked if the cover has hidden magnets, or if it has another closure such as a clasp (which may not be in the picture as the cover is not yet out).

They said that the cover has a magnetic fastener (we knew that already, but I wanted more information about that), and no clasp, and then referred me to the cover that had a clasp.

So now I'm confused.

- Did they think I wanted the one with a clasp?
- Did they refer me to that one because the one without the clasp doesn't stay closed?

I've asked the straightforward question "Does the cover without the clasp stay closed on its own?" now. Let's see. If it does, I'll order one in black (smooth, real leather), with a dark grey lining.

If I like the cover, I don't really mind the price, because I'm going to use this reader day in day out, in public transport and at home, for years to come. I've kept my KPW1 for four years, and the KA1 is the first reader that offered something substantial to really upgrade for.

(The larger screen, in combination with the Kobo font options.)

The chance of me replacing this reader within 5 years, short of it failing, are very low... or someone would need to introduce a somehow superlative reader.

Katsunami · 10-13-2016, 07:05 AM

Oh, drat. I asked Norève if the cover will stay closed on its own. The anwser is that the clasp will stay closed because of the magnets. It seems I can't make myself clear.

I've aksed the question again, worded a bit differently:

"Will the cover that does NOT have a clasp still stay closed?"

I hope the answer is yes, because then I'll order one.

Poppaea · 10-13-2016, 07:13 AM

I took a look at the descriptions of both covers and there is a difference in the wording in English as well as in German (my French is abominable,so it won't be of any help) that says what they do. The one with the flap has a magnet that enables the sleep/wake function. The plain one has a magnet that closes the cover and enables the sleep/wake function.

I am sure it will stay closed. Even in your bag. FWIW I never heard of a cover that wouldn't (as long as it is intact).

ETA They have a 100% satisfied or money back garantuee anyway.

Katsunami · 10-13-2016, 07:27 AM

It seems my last question was clear enough. They replied:

"YES, even without clasp the cover will stay closed due to the magnetic fastener."

That will probably cinch the deal for me. I think I'll be ordering one in smooth black with grey lining. I really like the old style Patina look, but €150 for a cover is a bit over the top, even for me.

Poppaea · 10-13-2016, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Katsunami

€150 for a cover is a bit over the top, even for me.

Pity. Just when I considered asking you on a date.

ETA There is a 20% rebate on Patina this week. Code: PATINE16

Sweetpea · 10-13-2016, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Katsunami

That will probably cinch the deal for me. I think I'll be ordering one in smooth black with grey lining. I really like the old style Patina look, but €150 for a cover is a bit over the top, even for me.

Yes, I was sorely tempted by that one, but I didn't want tempt fate too much...

Katsunami · 10-13-2016, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Poppaea

Pity. Just when I considered asking you on a date.

Hey. You're not gold digging, are you?

Quote:

ETA There is a 20% rebate on Patina this week. Code: PATINE16

While I like the Patina look, it's just too much, even with 20% off. That's still more than 50% of the price of the reader itself. I've used the €10 cover on my KPW1 for years without issue, and I like it well enough. I'm not going to pay another €50-€70 for sheer over-the-top luxury.

Poppaea · 10-13-2016, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Katsunami

Hey. You're not gold digging, are you?

Moi?? Why? Is there gold to dig?

jackie_w · 10-13-2016, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Katsunami

I'm not going to pay another €50-€70 for sheer over-the-top luxury.

I sense your dating prospects are sailing off into the sunset ... possibly with outboard motor attached.

Willa · 10-13-2016, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Poppaea

Moi?? Why? Is there gold to dig?

Psst . . . I can see your shovel

10-13-2016, 06:55 AM	#96
Katsunami Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,111 Karma: 34000001 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: KPW1, KA1	The customer service has already answered. I asked if the cover has hidden magnets, or if it has another closure such as a clasp (which may not be in the picture as the cover is not yet out). They said that the cover has a magnetic fastener (we knew that already, but I wanted more information about that), and no clasp, and then referred me to the cover that had a clasp. So now I'm confused. - Did they think I wanted the one with a clasp? - Did they refer me to that one because the one without the clasp doesn't stay closed? I've asked the straightforward question "Does the cover without the clasp stay closed on its own?" now. Let's see. If it does, I'll order one in black (smooth, real leather), with a dark grey lining. If I like the cover, I don't really mind the price, because I'm going to use this reader day in day out, in public transport and at home, for years to come. I've kept my KPW1 for four years, and the KA1 is the first reader that offered something substantial to really upgrade for. (The larger screen, in combination with the Kobo font options.) The chance of me replacing this reader within 5 years, short of it failing, are very low... or someone would need to introduce a somehow superlative reader. Last edited by Katsunami; 10-13-2016 at 07:06 AM.

10-13-2016, 07:13 AM	#98
Poppaea Lucifer's Bat Posts: 2,577 Karma: 20638583 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Earth/Berlin Device: Kobo Libra Colour	I took a look at the descriptions of both covers and there is a difference in the wording in English as well as in German (my French is abominable,so it won't be of any help) that says what they do. The one with the flap has a magnet that enables the sleep/wake function. The plain one has a magnet that closes the cover and enables the sleep/wake function. I am sure it will stay closed. Even in your bag. FWIW I never heard of a cover that wouldn't (as long as it is intact). ETA They have a 100% satisfied or money back garantuee anyway. Last edited by Poppaea; 10-13-2016 at 07:15 AM.

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10-13-2016, 03:56 AM	#91
Katsunami Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,111 Karma: 34000001 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: KPW1, KA1	Does anybody know how Norève keeps this slim cover closed? There is no clasp. Do they have magnets in the book flap and the rim? If it isn't kept closed, it can easily open when it's in a bag, and because of the auto-sleep/wake function, it'll turn on. Maybe I'll send a mail to Norève about this

10-13-2016, 05:42 AM	#93
Sweetpea Grand Sorcerer Posts: 9,707 Karma: 32763414 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Krewerd Device: Pocketbook Inkpad 4 Color; Samsung Galaxy Tab S6	I don't see anything of a magnet in the casing. So, I don't think it'll be kept close by anything. Not a problem for me, as I also don't have a problem with the cover of my tablet (it did contain magnets, but they've all fallen out by now )

10-13-2016, 06:15 AM	#95
Terisa de morgan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,629 Karma: 12595249 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Device: Kobo Clara/Aura One/Forma,XiaoMI 5, iPad, Huawei MediaPad, YotaPhone 2	I have a cheap cover for Aura (some, indeed ) and you don't see the magnet either, and it closes quite well.

10-13-2016, 07:05 AM	#97
Katsunami Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,111 Karma: 34000001 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: KPW1, KA1	Oh, drat. I asked Norève if the cover will stay closed on its own. The anwser is that the clasp will stay closed because of the magnets. It seems I can't make myself clear. I've aksed the question again, worded a bit differently: "Will the cover that does NOT have a clasp still stay closed?" I hope the answer is yes, because then I'll order one.

10-13-2016, 07:27 AM	#99
Katsunami Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,111 Karma: 34000001 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: KPW1, KA1	It seems my last question was clear enough. They replied: "YES, even without clasp the cover will stay closed due to the magnetic fastener." That will probably cinch the deal for me. I think I'll be ordering one in smooth black with grey lining. I really like the old style Patina look, but €150 for a cover is a bit over the top, even for me.

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