Kindle covers for Kobo?

Asawi · 04-14-2011, 06:02 AM

The Kindle 3 and Kobo are very near each other in size (the Kindle being a tiny bit bigger).
It seems to be much easier to find cheap, colorful covers for Kindle than for Kobo (checking out eBay).
What do you think, would a Kindle cover, the kind with small straps across the corners, work at least reasonably well with a Kobo? Anyone tried one?

I'm thinking of something like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/Leather-Case-Ski...item35b0bef545

(I'm no stranger to modifying things if needed.)

(I'll be giving a young girl a Kobo as a surprise gift now that they are available at such good prices, and I want a cheap cover to begin with, and then, if she likes using the reader, she and I can look for something else and maybe spend a bit more for something she has picked herself)

mikegetz · 04-14-2011, 07:58 AM

corner-strap models will fit perfectly. my wife has a K3 cover from the bay that works great.

her only gripe is that she has to move one corner to get to the power button easily, but she has very small hands / fingers.

Asawi · 04-14-2011, 08:56 AM

Thanks you so much for your reply! I can see how the corner strap can interfere slightly, but I'm going to give it a go and be prepared to do some modification.

I think Moa (13th birthday coming up) will like this ($6 including shipping. I can loose that without shedding tears...)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT

46jimbo · 04-14-2011, 10:28 AM

I'm not a fan of covers that are to be left on while you read. It makes the Kobo heavy and unwieldy in addition to making it hard to hold in one hand.

As my main concern is protecting the screen when transporting it in my bag or coat pocket, I am more than happy with this case:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Borders-Kobo-eRea...item2a0edd2b08

Asawi · 04-14-2011, 11:56 AM

For myself I agree with you. I prefer sleeve-like covers. None of my friends agree...
Sleeve covers I can make myself if Moa should decide to join "my side".

(That's part of the reason I don't want to spend too much money on this first one she gets.)

pokee · 04-17-2011, 03:37 PM

I've had my Kobo now for about 6 months and I LOVE my book-like cover that I got on amazon.com. Those sleeve covers pick me. Because you have to remove them, that means you could put your Kobo down 'for a second' while you go get something to drink, and then OOOPS! your dog steps on it, or your kid drops a toy on it or sits on it - or whatever. Yes, accidents can happen even with the cover on, but with a book-like cover, any pause in reading means you close the book to protect it while you're not reading.

Also, those sleeves go MISSING all the time! Happens to my camera case all the time. A book-like cover is never removed. Still easy to read one-handed and still feels good with the cover on.

Take a look - lightweight - and cheap, too!!!

http://www.amazon.com/Kobo-eReader-L...3065413&sr=8-1

Asawi · 04-26-2011, 12:41 PM

Just thought I'd report back. Got the covers I ordered today. One spring green, one hot pink (fake I'm sure) leather cover, around $6/each including shipping (cover $1, shipping around $5). Perfect fit for the Kobo even though description says Kindle.
(The one I linked to earlier was $1 when I bought it and I have no idea how come they now charge the totally unreasonable $51. Guessing some sort of typo...).
Cover does not add much to the weight but adds a good protection.

sabredog · 04-26-2011, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pokee

Still easy to read one-handed and still feels good with the cover on.

Take a look - lightweight - and cheap, too!!!

http://www.amazon.com/Kobo-eReader-L...3065413&sr=8-1

This is the cover I got about 10 months ago for my Kobo. Well worth it.

Shack70 · 04-26-2011, 09:19 PM

Check out Etsy if you want to get her something to personalize it: http://www.etsy.com/search/handmade?q=kobo

cathermac · 04-27-2011, 05:07 AM

I bought a kidle cover for my father´s kobo 8 months ago. It fits perfectly a it was very chip. 20$ send from Usa to Spain. It´s cheaper than all the sony 300 cover that i have found, and most important for me, with a very big kind of colors.

jayupark · 04-29-2011, 12:07 AM

The 7" sleeves are harder to find on Ebay for dirt cheap. I got mine for 1.19 shipped a few months ago. It's not snug, but not overly baggy either.

http://tinyurl.com/6brggwu
would fit nice

Make sure you get a 205 x 145 mm one!!! not the other 7" case that some sellers sell on ebay (that one is way too big).

JiMiTHiNG · 04-29-2011, 12:52 PM

I use an empty DVD hard case. I am only worried about protecting it while I carry it around or its sitting about. Its cheap and does fine keeping it safe.

Asawi · 04-29-2011, 01:06 PM

What a great tip about the empty DVD case! Thanks!

jr! · 05-01-2011, 01:58 PM

Hi folks.
Is there such a thing as a leather cover (not a sleeve) that has a zippered closure all the way around? I've searched on eBay and haven't seen one. For now I'm using the Roots made sleeve I got at Indigo, but I would prefer a cover so I'm not physically touching my Kobo (on the back of course) and getting my greasy, grubby fingers all over it.

Asawi · 05-01-2011, 02:44 PM

I don't know if there is a zippered leather cover, but M-Edge have a nylon one.
http://www.medgestore.com/products/k...sp?device=kobo

04-14-2011, 06:02 AM	#1
Asawi Gadgetoholic Posts: 1,467 Karma: 3865860 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sweden Device: Kobo Libra2, Tolino Vision 6	Kindle covers for Kobo? The Kindle 3 and Kobo are very near each other in size (the Kindle being a tiny bit bigger). It seems to be much easier to find cheap, colorful covers for Kindle than for Kobo (checking out eBay). What do you think, would a Kindle cover, the kind with small straps across the corners, work at least reasonably well with a Kobo? Anyone tried one? I'm thinking of something like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/Leather-Case-Ski...item35b0bef545 (I'm no stranger to modifying things if needed.) (I'll be giving a young girl a Kobo as a surprise gift now that they are available at such good prices, and I want a cheap cover to begin with, and then, if she likes using the reader, she and I can look for something else and maybe spend a bit more for something she has picked herself)

04-29-2011, 12:07 AM	#11
jayupark Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 41930 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Arlington, MA Device: Kindle 3G, Kobo wifi	The 7" sleeves are harder to find on Ebay for dirt cheap. I got mine for 1.19 shipped a few months ago. It's not snug, but not overly baggy either. http://tinyurl.com/6brggwu would fit nice Make sure you get a 205 x 145 mm one!!! not the other 7" case that some sellers sell on ebay (that one is way too big). Last edited by jayupark; 04-29-2011 at 12:10 AM.

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04-14-2011, 07:58 AM	#2
mikegetz Professional Nerd Posts: 84 Karma: 280 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Middletown, OH Device: Nook WiFI, KOBO, Pandigital Novel Personal	corner-strap models will fit perfectly. my wife has a K3 cover from the bay that works great. her only gripe is that she has to move one corner to get to the power button easily, but she has very small hands / fingers.

04-14-2011, 08:56 AM	#3
Asawi Gadgetoholic Posts: 1,467 Karma: 3865860 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sweden Device: Kobo Libra2, Tolino Vision 6	Thanks you so much for your reply! I can see how the corner strap can interfere slightly, but I'm going to give it a go and be prepared to do some modification. I think Moa (13th birthday coming up) will like this ($6 including shipping. I can loose that without shedding tears...) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT

04-14-2011, 10:28 AM	#4
46jimbo Zealot Posts: 130 Karma: 143194 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto, CANADA Device: Kobo Touch + Kobo Aura	I'm not a fan of covers that are to be left on while you read. It makes the Kobo heavy and unwieldy in addition to making it hard to hold in one hand. As my main concern is protecting the screen when transporting it in my bag or coat pocket, I am more than happy with this case: http://cgi.ebay.ca/Borders-Kobo-eRea...item2a0edd2b08

04-14-2011, 11:56 AM	#5
Asawi Gadgetoholic Posts: 1,467 Karma: 3865860 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sweden Device: Kobo Libra2, Tolino Vision 6	For myself I agree with you. I prefer sleeve-like covers. None of my friends agree... Sleeve covers I can make myself if Moa should decide to join "my side". (That's part of the reason I don't want to spend too much money on this first one she gets.)

04-17-2011, 03:37 PM	#6
pokee Fanatic Posts: 569 Karma: 199759 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC Device: Kobo WiFi, Kobo Glo, Kobo Vox, Samsung Galaxy S4, Samsung Tab2	I've had my Kobo now for about 6 months and I LOVE my book-like cover that I got on amazon.com. Those sleeve covers pick me. Because you have to remove them, that means you could put your Kobo down 'for a second' while you go get something to drink, and then OOOPS! your dog steps on it, or your kid drops a toy on it or sits on it - or whatever. Yes, accidents can happen even with the cover on, but with a book-like cover, any pause in reading means you close the book to protect it while you're not reading. Also, those sleeves go MISSING all the time! Happens to my camera case all the time. A book-like cover is never removed. Still easy to read one-handed and still feels good with the cover on. Take a look - lightweight - and cheap, too!!! http://www.amazon.com/Kobo-eReader-L...3065413&sr=8-1

04-26-2011, 12:41 PM	#7
Asawi Gadgetoholic Posts: 1,467 Karma: 3865860 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sweden Device: Kobo Libra2, Tolino Vision 6	Just thought I'd report back. Got the covers I ordered today. One spring green, one hot pink (fake I'm sure) leather cover, around $6/each including shipping (cover $1, shipping around $5). Perfect fit for the Kobo even though description says Kindle. (The one I linked to earlier was $1 when I bought it and I have no idea how come they now charge the totally unreasonable $51. Guessing some sort of typo...). Cover does not add much to the weight but adds a good protection.

04-26-2011, 09:19 PM	#9
Shack70 Guru Posts: 777 Karma: 1043626 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: York, Pa Device: Kindle Paperwhite 11th Generation	Check out Etsy if you want to get her something to personalize it: http://www.etsy.com/search/handmade?q=kobo

04-27-2011, 05:07 AM	#10
cathermac Member Posts: 24 Karma: 200000 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Near Madrid, Spain Device: sony prs-650 and Kobo mini	I bought a kidle cover for my father´s kobo 8 months ago. It fits perfectly a it was very chip. 20$ send from Usa to Spain. It´s cheaper than all the sony 300 cover that i have found, and most important for me, with a very big kind of colors.

04-29-2011, 12:52 PM	#12
JiMiTHiNG Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 23808 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: Kobo Wifi	I use an empty DVD hard case. I am only worried about protecting it while I carry it around or its sitting about. Its cheap and does fine keeping it safe.

04-29-2011, 01:06 PM	#13
Asawi Gadgetoholic Posts: 1,467 Karma: 3865860 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sweden Device: Kobo Libra2, Tolino Vision 6	What a great tip about the empty DVD case! Thanks!

05-01-2011, 01:58 PM	#14
jr! Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2011 Device: Kobo	Hi folks. Is there such a thing as a leather cover (not a sleeve) that has a zippered closure all the way around? I've searched on eBay and haven't seen one. For now I'm using the Roots made sleeve I got at Indigo, but I would prefer a cover so I'm not physically touching my Kobo (on the back of course) and getting my greasy, grubby fingers all over it.

05-01-2011, 02:44 PM	#15
Asawi Gadgetoholic Posts: 1,467 Karma: 3865860 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sweden Device: Kobo Libra2, Tolino Vision 6	I don't know if there is a zippered leather cover, but M-Edge have a nylon one. http://www.medgestore.com/products/k...sp?device=kobo