Leather Case for JBL -- $10

cromag · 03-24-2011, 04:10 AM

If you got a Jetbook Lite and regret not getting the leather case, they are now available at Newegg for $9.99 (free shipping and handling to the contiguous United States).

I got my JBL with a leather case as part of a package deal. I don't know if I would have gotten the case if I'd had to buy it separately, but I find that I use it all the time. I find it convenient and it seems to provide at least a little protection.

Catlady · 03-24-2011, 09:40 AM

I wish they'd offer NON-leather cases.

GA Russell · 03-24-2011, 02:13 PM

I think it's sad that the JBL is going away. I agree that everyone with a JBL should have the slip case as well.

Thanks for the heads up, Cromag!

zx81basic · 03-30-2011, 10:11 AM

I assume that this would also fit the Aluratek Libre Pro. Is that right?

Catlady · 03-30-2011, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zx81basic

I assume that this would also fit the Aluratek Libre Pro. Is that right?

But the JBL case has to allow for the battery bump that the ALP doesn't have--I think the JBL case has an opening that exposes the bump.

cromag · 03-30-2011, 11:26 AM

You can see the cut-out for the battery bump (AKA, "finger grip") at this page.

This is a returned case that they're selling. Prices change quickly, but as I write this the "Open Box" case is $5 with free shipping to most US addresses. Of course, my $10 spare case just arrived.

Ken Maltby · 03-30-2011, 12:58 PM

Even if the $5 "open box" slip-on case had a blemish you could possibly cover it up with
this sort of thing:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=125802

Luck;
Ken

booklover6 · 04-03-2011, 09:03 AM

I really like the cover! Its much easier to use than my zipper case, and the JBL feels very well protected in it.

I can't remember what's best to do with the JBL, turn it off, or let it fall asleep? What do you folks do?

IcecreamLtDan · 04-03-2011, 11:08 AM

Well, I generally turn it off, it goes on and off pretty quickly and it goes right back to the book I was reading when I turned it off, a feature I wish was in the Kobo reader.

booklover6 · 04-03-2011, 12:18 PM

Yes, it is very quick that way. It starts up quicker than my Kindle (unless my kindle is open to a book, then they start up about the same speed).

West Virginia · 05-19-2011, 01:53 AM

I like this case. Feels and looks like leather, smells close to leather. May be real leather, close enough. Snug fit. I like it. It's certainly better than the purple velvet Crown Royal bag I previously used.

9.99 at newegg, a good buy for sure.

Joe

DJHARKAVY · 05-19-2011, 11:20 AM

You can invert the case and put it over the JBL. The opening for the bump lets the screen through perfectly.

Ken Maltby · 05-19-2011, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJHARKAVY

You can invert the case and put it over the JBL. The opening for the bump lets the screen through perfectly.

Which might make it useful for the Libre or the regular JB. The lack of the
battery cover/handle could be made up by adding a textured surface to that
part of the back of the device. Liquid Tape or Dip-It handle stuff could be
painted on. Maybe a couple of beads laid down by a glue gun?

The Mink Oil that I rubbed into mine seems to think it's leather.

Luck;
Ken

03-24-2011, 04:10 AM	#1
cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 26,285 Karma: 459765791 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	Leather Case for JBL -- $10 If you got a Jetbook Lite and regret not getting the leather case, they are now available at Newegg for $9.99 (free shipping and handling to the contiguous United States). I got my JBL with a leather case as part of a package deal. I don't know if I would have gotten the case if I'd had to buy it separately, but I find that I use it all the time. I find it convenient and it seems to provide at least a little protection.

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zx81basic ZX Reader Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Aluratek Libre	I assume that this would also fit the Aluratek Libre Pro. Is that right?

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cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 26,285 Karma: 459765791 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	You can see the cut-out for the battery bump (AKA, "finger grip") at this page. This is a returned case that they're selling. Prices change quickly, but as I write this the "Open Box" case is $5 with free shipping to most US addresses. Of course, my $10 spare case just arrived.

03-30-2011, 12:58 PM	#7
Ken Maltby Wizard Posts: 4,466 Karma: 6900052 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Heart of Texas Device: Boox Note2, AuraHD, PDA,	Even if the $5 "open box" slip-on case had a blemish you could possibly cover it up with this sort of thing: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=125802 Luck; Ken

04-03-2011, 09:03 AM	#8
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	I really like the cover! Its much easier to use than my zipper case, and the JBL feels very well protected in it. I can't remember what's best to do with the JBL, turn it off, or let it fall asleep? What do you folks do?

04-03-2011, 11:08 AM	#9
IcecreamLtDan Groupie Posts: 178 Karma: 1928980 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: North Carolina Device: JetBook Lite, Kobo wireless, Kobo Glo	Well, I generally turn it off, it goes on and off pretty quickly and it goes right back to the book I was reading when I turned it off, a feature I wish was in the Kobo reader.

04-03-2011, 12:18 PM	#10
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	Yes, it is very quick that way. It starts up quicker than my Kindle (unless my kindle is open to a book, then they start up about the same speed).

05-19-2011, 01:53 AM	#11
West Virginia Enthusiast Posts: 32 Karma: 64718 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Augen The Book	I like this case. Feels and looks like leather, smells close to leather. May be real leather, close enough. Snug fit. I like it. It's certainly better than the purple velvet Crown Royal bag I previously used. 9.99 at newegg, a good buy for sure. Joe

05-19-2011, 11:20 AM	#12
DJHARKAVY Addict Posts: 280 Karma: 13444 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Blackberry, jetbook lite	You can invert the case and put it over the JBL. The opening for the bump lets the screen through perfectly.