PRS-650 Cases

[cmdahler]

Originally Posted by mechchic

Unfortunately the covers for the new prs-650 are very few aside from the Sony covers. It seems like no one is racing to make covers for the new line of sony readers.

And that situation will remain for a while as manufactures wait to see how well Sony will fare in this arena against juggernauts like Amazon and Apple. The eInk ereader market is uber-niche at best, with Amazon having carved out the undeniable majority of that sector. Even industrial giants like Sony don't really stand much of a chance of eating too far into Amazon's market share in the ereader arena. But when Sony publicly announces they aren't going to compete on price with Amazon and issues a product line that is priced a solid $50 more than Amazon's equivalent offering (I'm thinking primarily the 650 here) while offering a thoroughly crappy selection of books, thoroughly crappy PC software to go with the reader, and most importantly, a thoroughly cumbersome method of getting books onto the reader, and all they're offering on the plus side is a metal case and a touch screen and an overall smaller form factor than the Kindle... well, aftermarket case manufacturers are going to look at all that with a somewhat skeptical eye, shall we say, and wait to see what kind of numbers Sony is able to post before taking the plunge and ordering 50,000 cases from the plant in China.

Personally, I think Sony may have shot themselves in the foot with the decision to exclude WiFi from the 350 and 650. With Amazon and Apple offering it, the lack of WiFi is going to be a major downer in purchasing decisions, especially because of the price premium Sony is charging. Big mistake there.

[rebarnmom]

I just got the lighted red Sony cover for my 650 and I am very happy with it! I think it's classy looking, doesn't add a lot of bulk (like my M-Edge Executive cover did with my 700) and the light works great!

I'm not sure how super protective it will be, but for my current use it is fine. Maybe if I need something more heavy-duty later on, there will be more to choose from.

[yekim54]

Originally Posted by cmdahler

... is all this effort to basically jury-rig the PRS-600 cover worth saving the $25? I mean, if someone has the wallet to drop $200 to $230 on the reader, it hardly seems like another $25 would be enough to break the bank. Anyway, just a thought...

Here's another thought: If you invest the $25 savings at 6% for 30 years, you will have $150 in your pocket. Repeat that 4 times each year and you'll be $8,280 richer in 30 years.

[Penforhire]

Except that inflation will eat half of that, so call it $4K richer, lol.

[Halk]

http://www.i-nique.com/model.asp/cn=4/c=561

That eco-nique one is an i-nique cover.

I had the Saddleback one for my PRS-600, and it was so good I pre-ordered the PRS-650 one as soon as my 650 arrived. I've now received the cover and it's had a couple of slight upgrades from the first one. It now has a magnetic catch rather than an old style one, and there is now a small velcro flap to ensure the reader can't slide out (it did not slide out of my 600).

The reason why I like these covers so much is because they have a support on the back which makes reading the book anywhere far easier.

It is expensive though...

I-nique's website, I believe, was designed by a 13 year old. The young web designer was tasked with producing the site, always keeping in mind the watchword "cool". The end result is a website that really just isn't very good for looking at the products.

I've taken some pictures of my 650 in the Tuff-Luv Saddleback case, anyone want to see em?

[Jar Jar Binks]

Hi,
Bought my PRS650 and bought the cover. I love my ereader Staples has had them both on for a week or two.
FYI
The case I am unimpressed with because, the part that attatches to the ereader is plastic I think that is very cheap of them considering the price ($39.99 plus + on sale). So my decission is coming down to getting another case to go over top or creating 1-2 cases myself. Designs running around in my head.
1) I think that I need a way to keep dust out of all of the ports in it.
2) I need a backup. I am not particularly easy on things never have been no matter how hard I try.
Jar Jar Binks

[Aprilbeginnings]

Originally Posted by rebarnmom

I just got the lighted red Sony cover for my 650 and I am very happy with it! I think it's classy looking, doesn't add a lot of bulk (like my M-Edge Executive cover did with my 700) and the light works great!

I'm not sure how super protective it will be, but for my current use it is fine. Maybe if I need something more heavy-duty later on, there will be more to choose from.

I got my cover (red also with light) and my prs 650 red as well............... so far I like them both........... more to learn with this new reader though than the old 500............

I do wish this cover had added slots to hold small pieces of paper etc or a card. I tried the 650 in my case that my 500 sits in and actually other than slightly loose it would have worked. but for now, this one until m cover or whoever it is that refuses to make more for this model will make one. I love the go cover and colors, but they just don't have it for this.

[CandyDane]

Originally Posted by Halk

I've taken some pictures of my 650 in the Tuff-Luv Saddleback case, anyone want to see em?

I'd love to see photos of the 650 & case!

[Halk]

I've cropped them down, and they were taken with my phone so they aren't incredibly detailed. However I think they show the case reasonably well.

If you would like any more photos taken, please do ask. As long as they're useful to someone I don't mind in the least. Photo 7 has come out well!

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[terraskye]

Originally Posted by Halk

I've cropped them down, and they were taken with my phone so they aren't incredibly detailed. However I think they show the case reasonably well.

If you would like any more photos taken, please do ask. As long as they're useful to someone I don't mind in the least. Photo 7 has come out well!

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I really like that case. thanks for posting the pictures

[grooks]

I ordered the Eco-nique Hemp case. I prefer the covers that open like a book versus the vertical flip style.

[mechchic]

Well it turns out that my PRS-650 fits my Oberon cover from my old prs-600 just fine. Love the Oberon cover beautiful and well made. A shame they discontinued their Sony E-reader line . Here are some pics

[Marcy]

Originally Posted by mechchic

Well it turns out that my PRS-650 fits my Oberon cover from my old prs-600 just fine. Love the Oberon cover beautiful and well made. A shame they discontinued their Sony E-reader line . Here are some pics

You actually can still order the PRS-600 cover, you just have to call them. I was a bit leery of using the velcro attachments but I wanted the beautiful Oberon cover. I'm glad I decided to try it, because I love my cover.

I would have gotten the Tree of Life like you have, except that I already have that one for my ipad, so I got the blue Roof of Heaven instead.

-Marcy

[Latinandgreek]

Originally Posted by mechchic

Well it turns out that my PRS-650 fits my Oberon cover from my old prs-600 just fine. Love the Oberon cover beautiful and well made. A shame they discontinued their Sony E-reader line . Here are some pics

Beautiful. I'm glad to see that you didn't have to buy a new cover. I love the Oberon covers, but they are too expensive to justify me getting one at this point in time.

[mediax]

I've just got my 650 with the Sony lighted cover.

I love the reader, the light's fine but the general finish of the cover compares very unfavourably with the light wedge cover on my 505. The light wedge cover was fully leather faced, which looked very nice and made it a pleasure to hold. The 650 cover (which is also sold as a leather cover) is basically nylon (or similar) with only about two thirds of the front cover being leather faced. I'm really disappointed.

Looks like I could be joining those in the market for an alternative lighted cover.