Leather Cases on Etsy: A Mini-Mailing Project - Page 7

astra · 05-14-2011, 04:53 AM

I see.
Then the plastic clips would not be a problem for me at all, because I never take the reader our of its cover. Providing I can re-charge it, otherwise I would not consider the cover at all if I had to remove the reader from its cover every time I want to re-charge it.

However, the internal pockets for SD card etc., have always been absolutely useless in my opinion because they would present a risk for damaging a screen. Even in their default, i.e., empty state, they bulge and I am not happy with having anything on the inside of the cover.

sabredog · 05-14-2011, 08:02 PM

Well I tried the cover I purchased and I am not happy with it. The inside of the front cover has those stupid SD card holds which touch the screen. So I am back to square one now.

There is a cheap and cheerful cover with clasp, with no inside cover SD holders that I will purchase and use until these covers become available.

Prestidigitweeze · 05-14-2011, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by sabredog

Well I tried the cover I purchased and I am not happy with it.

Which cover did you purchase again?

A lot has happened in the past 24 hours and I can't recall whether you mentioned which case you happened to buy on this particular thread.

sabredog · 05-15-2011, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Prestidigitweeze

Which cover did you purchase again?

A lot has happened in the past 24 hours and I can't recall whether you mentioned which case you happened to buy on this particular thread.

This is the one. I am actually tempted to cut the leather flap and card holders away.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....=STRK:MEWNX:IT

astra · 05-15-2011, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sabredog

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....=STRK:MEWNX:IT

The way the reader is being held in place is remarkably similar to tuff-luv for 505

I won't comment or SD card slots and the flap.

sabredog · 05-15-2011, 07:32 PM

It took five minutes with a fresh No.23 scalpel blade, steel rule and protective plastic sheet underneath to remove the offending flap/SD holders. Cover works a charm and closes much better without touching the screen.

It will do until these covers become available

CommonReader · 05-16-2011, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Poppaea

A case like this actually exsist: The Noreve

I got the Noreve cover for my 650 last week and I am very happy with it. I got it for less than 45,- € (incl. shipping and VAT) and while that isn't exactly cheap I do consider it as a fair price.
The reader is held very tight in the cover and it is quite well protected, yet everything is accessible and the reader is still well visible. I do not see why I should spend a substantial amount of money to buy a sleek and attractive gadget, just to entomb it in a bulky and coarse case.
The leather is very soft and the case is beautifully made. Yes, I do expect it to suffer somewhat in daily use, but I don't mind if something I use every day does not remain in pristine condition.

Poppaea · 05-16-2011, 05:07 PM

Only 45€? What did you do? They are a lot more on their website. If there is anyone to sleep with or to bribe I wanna know as I find the platinum case for my silver 650 very tempting.

CommonReader · 05-16-2011, 05:25 PM

Amazon.de sells them at that price. I didn't even shop around to see if I might get it cheaper anywhere else. They only offer the black version, though - which was fine with me as it fits very well with my silver 650. Perhaps they will consider to expand the selection if they see your enticing offer.

Leyor · 05-16-2011, 11:39 PM

There's also coupon codes available for their website giving from between 10-15% discount and sometimes free shipping.

These covers looks like an upgrade from the Noreve though

sabredog · 05-20-2011, 07:41 PM

Well, I think it looks the ticket!

Leyor · 05-20-2011, 09:16 PM

Thats a good system with 3 firm and one elastic straps

For me the two most important things not to be covered is the power on/off, and usb charger.
Not sure if anyone else here can add to that?

hmcurriers · 05-21-2011, 07:01 AM

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Looks pretty good.. I'm not a fan of straps, but I may end up using velcro myself.

Not a problem. Just let me know if/when you order one, and I'll include some velcro (unless you've already got some)

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Any ideas on a lighting solution, or is that a pipe dream?

Definitely pipedream. However, if you have a lighting solution that you want to make sure will work, you can send it to me and I'll modify the case appropriately.

Leyor · 05-21-2011, 09:11 AM

Hope you got the metal in the cover to work though, would be really nice to get the cover to close, rather than flap around

OrganicJerk · 05-22-2011, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by hmcurriers

Definitely pipedream. However, if you have a lighting solution that you want to make sure will work, you can send it to me and I'll modify the case appropriately.

Check this baby out:
http://www.wellpromo.com/Wholesale/B...ark-140425.htm

If this is real and available, wouldn't that be awesome to work with? Make it a pullout flexible light from behind the ereader? What do you think?

EDIT: Incorporating the M-Edge Illuminator Touch light could also be an option (as tightly as possible, to save space)
http://www.medgestore.com/products/k...natortouch.psp

05-16-2011, 05:25 PM	#99
CommonReader Fanatic Posts: 528 Karma: 2530000 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Sony PRS-T3, PRS-650, Vaio Tap 11, iPad Mini	Amazon.de sells them at that price. I didn't even shop around to see if I might get it cheaper anywhere else. They only offer the black version, though - which was fine with me as it fits very well with my silver 650. Perhaps they will consider to expand the selection if they see your enticing offer. Last edited by CommonReader; 05-16-2011 at 05:31 PM.

05-16-2011, 11:39 PM	#100
Leyor Ninja Librarian Posts: 179 Karma: 347750 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denmark Device: Sony PRS-950, Cybook 3. gen, Sony T1, Kindle Paperwhite	There's also coupon codes available for their website giving from between 10-15% discount and sometimes free shipping. These covers looks like an upgrade from the Noreve though Last edited by Leyor; 05-16-2011 at 11:59 PM.

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05-14-2011, 04:53 AM	#91
astra The Introvert Posts: 8,307 Karma: 1000077497 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United Kingdom Device: Sony Reader PRS-650 & 505 & 500	I see. Then the plastic clips would not be a problem for me at all, because I never take the reader our of its cover. Providing I can re-charge it, otherwise I would not consider the cover at all if I had to remove the reader from its cover every time I want to re-charge it. However, the internal pockets for SD card etc., have always been absolutely useless in my opinion because they would present a risk for damaging a screen. Even in their default, i.e., empty state, they bulge and I am not happy with having anything on the inside of the cover.

05-14-2011, 08:02 PM	#92
sabredog Geographically Restricted Posts: 2,630 Karma: 14933353 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Device: Sony PRS-T3, Kindle Voyage, iPad Air2, Nexus7v2	Well I tried the cover I purchased and I am not happy with it. The inside of the front cover has those stupid SD card holds which touch the screen. So I am back to square one now. There is a cheap and cheerful cover with clasp, with no inside cover SD holders that I will purchase and use until these covers become available.

05-15-2011, 07:32 PM	#96
sabredog Geographically Restricted Posts: 2,630 Karma: 14933353 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Device: Sony PRS-T3, Kindle Voyage, iPad Air2, Nexus7v2	It took five minutes with a fresh No.23 scalpel blade, steel rule and protective plastic sheet underneath to remove the offending flap/SD holders. Cover works a charm and closes much better without touching the screen. It will do until these covers become available

05-16-2011, 05:07 PM	#98
Poppaea Lucifer's Bat Posts: 2,577 Karma: 20638583 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Earth/Berlin Device: Kobo Libra Colour	Only 45€? What did you do? They are a lot more on their website. If there is anyone to sleep with or to bribe I wanna know as I find the platinum case for my silver 650 very tempting.

05-20-2011, 07:41 PM	#101
sabredog Geographically Restricted Posts: 2,630 Karma: 14933353 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Device: Sony PRS-T3, Kindle Voyage, iPad Air2, Nexus7v2	Well, I think it looks the ticket!

05-20-2011, 09:16 PM	#102
Leyor Ninja Librarian Posts: 179 Karma: 347750 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denmark Device: Sony PRS-950, Cybook 3. gen, Sony T1, Kindle Paperwhite	Thats a good system with 3 firm and one elastic straps For me the two most important things not to be covered is the power on/off, and usb charger. Not sure if anyone else here can add to that?

05-21-2011, 09:11 AM	#104
Leyor Ninja Librarian Posts: 179 Karma: 347750 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denmark Device: Sony PRS-950, Cybook 3. gen, Sony T1, Kindle Paperwhite	Hope you got the metal in the cover to work though, would be really nice to get the cover to close, rather than flap around