Show Us Your eReader Cover! - Page 3

AJ Starr · 03-10-2011, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SameOldStory

I like those a lot.

I must be the only person who would like to have a reader cover with an insert window on the front. Print out, and insert, one book cover to hide what you're truly reading.

That way I could read this;

And people would think that I'm reading this;

Great idea...never thought of it!

AJ

jbcohen · 03-10-2011, 11:37 AM

IMHO I undertand the logic around maing the covers an extra expense for electronic reader customers, it makes for a secondary market. However this is also not in the customer's best interests since it adds an additional cost to the readers. What is your thinking is making the covers a secondary market a good idea? I can see it both ways.

elizilla · 03-10-2011, 12:05 PM

I think it's fine to sell them separately because people really like to personalize these things. If the reader came with a generic cover, but almost all of the buyers replace it with something else, then it would be better to keep the device price down a bit by leaving it out of the package.

Shopaholic · 03-10-2011, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jbcohen

IMHO I undertand the logic around maing the covers an extra expense for electronic reader customers, it makes for a secondary market. However this is also not in the customer's best interests since it adds an additional cost to the readers. What is your thinking is making the covers a secondary market a good idea? I can see it both ways.

I like the idea of the covers. If you think about it, when you read a paper book you have a different 'cover' every time. It's a different look, feel, weight etc. With a reader it's the same thing all the time every time for years. It can get boring. So a change of some sort is nice to have. Some people don't care but some do.

I like the idea of it. I was whining at my poor hubby for a while that I wanted a new reader (I had the 300) when I didn't *need* a new reader so I bought a skin from Decalgirl. And then shortly thereafter he bought me the 350 for Valentines Day.

But for the few weeks I had it, it was a *new* reader to me.

I equate it with having the same thing for lunch or dinner every single day. You need a change sometimes to brighten things up.

PG4003 · 03-10-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by silasgreenback

Those are impressive; I especially like the one on the bottom.

I'd imagine you'd have no problem selling covers like that and if I were of the female persuasion, I'd be happy to have one.

As a matter of fact, I do sell these $15 shipped!

JSWolf · 03-10-2011, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by pietrocrazy

I like reading my Kindle naked*, so I have this rooCase sleeve for it:

I could throw it against a wall and probably do no damage, but it's not so thick that I can't fit it into my purse, which is what really matters.

*The Kindle is naked, not me (necessarily)

And you also must enjoy putting your Kindle at risk when it is not in the sleeve. Without a proper cover, you are more at risk from a drop or if someone puts something on top of your Kindle.

JSWolf · 03-10-2011, 03:04 PM

Just remember, a sleeve/case is not a cover and you do need a cover. A sleeve or case that will not fit the reader without a cover is a waste of money and rather useless.

SeaBookGuy · 03-10-2011, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by rleguillow

just ordered this one from Oberon for my PRS-650. Hope this picture stuff works! Thanks for the directions, Kindlekitten!

I have that one, but the clasp button is round.

pietrocrazy · 03-10-2011, 03:59 PM

JSWolf, I think you're being unnecessarily alarmist. Sleeves and cases have been around in the electronics industry for a long time. For example, I use a sleeve for my laptop, and my brother uses a case for his PSP. I've never broken any of my electronics by dropping them or spilling something on them, and I doubt I'm about to start with the Kindle.

Is there a risk? Of course there is. But I don't think it's a big enough risk that I need to change the way I'm comfortable reading.

AndrewH · 03-10-2011, 04:44 PM

I use the neoprene sleeve that came with my PRS-600. I'd like to have something more protective, but I don't want to add to the weight. I usually hold my reader in one hand, between the index and middle finger, turning pages with a thumb swipe across the touch screen. I also don't want an awkward cover flap flopping around.

Terisa de morgan · 03-10-2011, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BeccaAnn

I'm someone who likes to change the cover on her reader frequently, usually monthly. I use cloth slipcovers (bookcovers) that I bought off of etsy or had an aunt make me. I just slip them on over the cover the 505 came with. Here are some pics.

What a wonderful idea

On my way to etsy

JSWolf · 03-10-2011, 10:08 PM

I actually find it easier to hold my 650 when it's it the cover then it's not. So I don't see any issue with having a cover.

kindlekitten · 03-10-2011, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

I actually find it easier to hold my 650 when it's it the cover then it's not. So I don't see any issue with having a cover.

it's a PERSONAL preference. leave it be

MorganM · 03-11-2011, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by PG4003

As a matter of fact, I do sell these $15 shipped!

Can you make me one? lol

AnemicOak · 03-11-2011, 11:32 AM

I used to have the basic Kindle cover from Amazon, but was having the rebooting issue some folks have run into so I returned it at picked up this one...

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03-10-2011, 11:37 AM	#32
jbcohen Wizard Posts: 3,033 Karma: 11196738 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Where am I? Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature edition and a Samsung S24 Ultra	IMHO I undertand the logic around maing the covers an extra expense for electronic reader customers, it makes for a secondary market. However this is also not in the customer's best interests since it adds an additional cost to the readers. What is your thinking is making the covers a secondary market a good idea? I can see it both ways.

03-10-2011, 12:05 PM	#33
elizilla Addict Posts: 271 Karma: 610286 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan, USA Device: Kobo Elipsa, Kindle Paperwhite, Kobo Sage, others	I think it's fine to sell them separately because people really like to personalize these things. If the reader came with a generic cover, but almost all of the buyers replace it with something else, then it would be better to keep the device price down a bit by leaving it out of the package.

03-10-2011, 03:04 PM	#37
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,782 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Just remember, a sleeve/case is not a cover and you do need a cover. A sleeve or case that will not fit the reader without a cover is a waste of money and rather useless.

03-10-2011, 03:59 PM	#39
pietrocrazy Connoisseur Posts: 74 Karma: 706 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle	JSWolf, I think you're being unnecessarily alarmist. Sleeves and cases have been around in the electronics industry for a long time. For example, I use a sleeve for my laptop, and my brother uses a case for his PSP. I've never broken any of my electronics by dropping them or spilling something on them, and I doubt I'm about to start with the Kindle. Is there a risk? Of course there is. But I don't think it's a big enough risk that I need to change the way I'm comfortable reading.

03-10-2011, 04:44 PM	#40
AndrewH Fanatic Posts: 553 Karma: 1234566 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver, WA Device: Sony PRS-T1, & Kobo Mini	I use the neoprene sleeve that came with my PRS-600. I'd like to have something more protective, but I don't want to add to the weight. I usually hold my reader in one hand, between the index and middle finger, turning pages with a thumb swipe across the touch screen. I also don't want an awkward cover flap flopping around.

03-10-2011, 10:08 PM	#42
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,782 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I actually find it easier to hold my 650 when it's it the cover then it's not. So I don't see any issue with having a cover.

03-11-2011, 11:32 AM	#45
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	I used to have the basic Kindle cover from Amazon, but was having the rebooting issue some folks have run into so I returned it at picked up this one...