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ProfCrash · 04-22-2011, 08:20 AM

It is not lined. It looks to be finished leather on the inside. At least, it is a smooth, shiny black.

Zarich · 04-22-2011, 02:10 PM

Someone give me latch guidance. Latching on back, latching on front (left vs right) or no latch.

ProfCrash · 04-22-2011, 02:22 PM

For a specifc brand or in general?

Most covers seem to have the closure on the right side of the device. Obern's sleeves have a magnetic latch on top with the pewter button on the back of the sleeve so that there is no chance of harming the Kindle screen when the device is removed from the sleeve.

PG4003 · 04-22-2011, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zarich

Someone give me latch guidance. Latching on back, latching on front (left vs right) or no latch.

Here's what I think about latches. I much prefer a magnetic snap closure, with it closing on the front of the cover. I have one cover that snaps around to the back, and it just seems backwards to me. I have two M-Edge covers which have no closure system at all, so I bought some girl's very thin headbands, cut them down, and I use that. I slip the headband around the back of the cover, install my Kindle, then I can stretch the headband around to the front to hold it closed in my purse or whatever, or I can stretch it around to hold it open when I have the front cover folded back. It works very similar to the Amazon lighted cover, which has the elastic strap. These little headbands come in a multitude of colors, so it's pretty easy to find one that matches.

So, my preference is a magnetic snap closure that snaps on the front, but I have covers with the elastic band, and have one with a magnetic snap closure that snaps on the back.

ETA: I just realized you might be talking about sleeves instead of book style cases. Sorry!

Zarich · 04-22-2011, 02:52 PM

No you are correct PG. I am talking about book style covers. Sorry. I am also talking about just what you said.. latching on the back vs the front of the right side.
Does the latching part get in the way of hte page turn buttons?

PG4003 · 04-22-2011, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zarich

No you are correct PG. I am talking about book style covers. Sorry. I am also talking about just what you said.. latching on the back vs the front of the right side.
Does the latching part get in the way of hte page turn buttons?

Not at all, because you only snap it when the cover is closed, or when it's folded all the way back flat for reading. So it's never actually directly resting on the front of your Kindle.

CWatkinsNash · 04-23-2011, 01:04 AM

I'm seriously considering one of the M-Edge design-your-own covers. The more I lookey, the more I likey. The only problem is that every time I go to the site I come up with about 20 different design ideas. First I was thinking of some of my best photos, then I thought "word art!" then I thought abstract... ugh, it would be a days-long project. But oh, so worth it.

Naturally, I'll have to get the light to go with it.

ProfCrash · 04-23-2011, 09:33 AM

That cover does look attractive. I like the personalization options but I don't think I would ever settle on anything.

AnemicOak · 04-23-2011, 08:17 PM

Out of Print Clothing is now offering some of the classic book covers they use on their clothing as M-Edge covers. Just thought I'd mention it in case anyone's interested...

http://www.outofprintclothing.com/Sh...ries_a/306.htm

ProfCrash · 04-23-2011, 09:39 PM

heheh The 1984 cover strikes me as properly ironic for a Kindle Kover.

Zarich · 04-26-2011, 02:55 AM

Okay.. decided I want a flip cover.. you know steno style. I need some good recommendations. I say the roo case, but I do not want the credit card stuff.

markdek · 04-26-2011, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zarich

Okay.. decided I want a flip cover.. you know steno style. I need some good recommendations. I say the roo case, but I do not want the credit card stuff.

Flip "up" covers are not so great if you want to mount a clip on light on the top of the ereader cover?...just something to consider.

kindlekitten · 04-26-2011, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zarich

Okay.. decided I want a flip cover.. you know steno style. I need some good recommendations. I say the roo case, but I do not want the credit card stuff.

I think medge may have something

CWatkinsNash · 04-26-2011, 11:33 AM

I ordered the m-edge custom cover yesterday. I went with something simple, a quote on the front and another + "return to" info on the back. It'll be a while before it gets here - I chose the free shipping option, so up to two weeks before it ships and another 3-7 days before it gets here. I forgot to take a screen shot so I have nothing to show till it gets here.

I also got the light.

sylviebi · 04-26-2011, 11:44 AM

I decided against a hard cover that you open like a book. The biggest thing I love about the kindle (even though I don't have it yet) is that it will be light and compact. No more big bulky books... So my kindle will be naked. However I did want to place it in something while I was not using it or travelling... So because I am frugal as can be I decided to make my own. It's crochet and has two cats on the front and two at the back. I used a cut out cardboard (with correct measurements) model of the kindle, pictured below. I will place light plastic or maybe cardboard inserts and then line it with pink felt once my kindle finally arrives.
Here it is:

Sleepless in Ontario (until I get my kindle)
Sylvie

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04-22-2011, 08:20 AM	#466
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	It is not lined. It looks to be finished leather on the inside. At least, it is a smooth, shiny black.

04-22-2011, 02:10 PM	#467
Zarich Zealot Posts: 129 Karma: 1202 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle 3 Wi-Fi	Someone give me latch guidance. Latching on back, latching on front (left vs right) or no latch.

04-22-2011, 02:22 PM	#468
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	For a specifc brand or in general? Most covers seem to have the closure on the right side of the device. Obern's sleeves have a magnetic latch on top with the pewter button on the back of the sleeve so that there is no chance of harming the Kindle screen when the device is removed from the sleeve.

04-22-2011, 02:52 PM	#470
Zarich Zealot Posts: 129 Karma: 1202 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle 3 Wi-Fi	No you are correct PG. I am talking about book style covers. Sorry. I am also talking about just what you said.. latching on the back vs the front of the right side. Does the latching part get in the way of hte page turn buttons?

04-23-2011, 01:04 AM	#472
CWatkinsNash IOC Chief Archivist Posts: 3,950 Karma: 53868218 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL, USA Device: Meebook M7, Paperwhite 2021, Fire HD 8+, Fire HD 10+, Lenovo Tab P12	I'm seriously considering one of the M-Edge design-your-own covers. The more I lookey, the more I likey. The only problem is that every time I go to the site I come up with about 20 different design ideas. First I was thinking of some of my best photos, then I thought "word art!" then I thought abstract... ugh, it would be a days-long project. But oh, so worth it. Naturally, I'll have to get the light to go with it.

04-23-2011, 09:33 AM	#473
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	That cover does look attractive. I like the personalization options but I don't think I would ever settle on anything.

04-23-2011, 08:17 PM	#474
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	Out of Print Clothing is now offering some of the classic book covers they use on their clothing as M-Edge covers. Just thought I'd mention it in case anyone's interested... http://www.outofprintclothing.com/Sh...ries_a/306.htm

04-23-2011, 09:39 PM	#475
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	heheh The 1984 cover strikes me as properly ironic for a Kindle Kover.

04-26-2011, 02:55 AM	#476
Zarich Zealot Posts: 129 Karma: 1202 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle 3 Wi-Fi	Okay.. decided I want a flip cover.. you know steno style. I need some good recommendations. I say the roo case, but I do not want the credit card stuff.

04-26-2011, 11:33 AM	#479
CWatkinsNash IOC Chief Archivist Posts: 3,950 Karma: 53868218 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL, USA Device: Meebook M7, Paperwhite 2021, Fire HD 8+, Fire HD 10+, Lenovo Tab P12	I ordered the m-edge custom cover yesterday. I went with something simple, a quote on the front and another + "return to" info on the back. It'll be a while before it gets here - I chose the free shipping option, so up to two weeks before it ships and another 3-7 days before it gets here. I forgot to take a screen shot so I have nothing to show till it gets here. I also got the light.

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04-26-2011, 11:44 AM	#480
sylviebi Connoisseur Posts: 78 Karma: 70 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Canada Device: kindle, DSi xl, 3DS, iPod, Playbbok	I decided against a hard cover that you open like a book. The biggest thing I love about the kindle (even though I don't have it yet) is that it will be light and compact. No more big bulky books... So my kindle will be naked. However I did want to place it in something while I was not using it or travelling... So because I am frugal as can be I decided to make my own. It's crochet and has two cats on the front and two at the back. I used a cut out cardboard (with correct measurements) model of the kindle, pictured below. I will place light plastic or maybe cardboard inserts and then line it with pink felt once my kindle finally arrives. Here it is: Sleepless in Ontario (until I get my kindle) Sylvie