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Old 08-09-2011, 09:12 AM   #1
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Case cover?
Hi,

I'm planning to order Kobo Touch from amazon and wondering if a case cover is recommended for this device or not. If so, any suggestions which cover is the best?

(I hate buying electronics online but I cant seem to find this product in aussie)
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Old 08-09-2011, 12:26 PM   #2
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Hi,

I'm planning to order Kobo Touch from amazon and wondering if a case cover is recommended for this device or not. If so, any suggestions which cover is the best?

(I hate buying electronics online but I cant seem to find this product in aussie)
If in US near a borders - You can buy the touch with a big discount -- I paid $97.50 in Oregon. As to a case - I bought a nice Casecrown case at Amazon (fold over type). It offers protection from the pointy objects that might touch the screen. Also I find the back to be great for holding my reading light. It does offer a bit more weight but also easier to hold for those long reads at night. The sleeves are probably OK but the lack of rigid protection bothered me. I did see a rigid envelope type that fit the Wifi model better - But a little too big. I do prefer to cary integrated unit rather than two things (Kobo touch and case).

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Old 08-09-2011, 07:38 PM   #3
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Lightwedge's advice for KT cover
KT doesn't fit my KWiFi flip-type cover so I'm looking for a similar cover for KT, esp bound in non-slip canvas rather than "leather". Tip: a search at Google Images is a great way to see the selection really quickly. I homed in on Lightwedge, had a question, got this email reply:
Thank you for contacting us....

Your Kobo Touch will work with our Artist Series covers, Neopreene Hoodie Covers and Verso Zip 6" Cover.

All our products can be found on our website at www.lightwedge.com
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Old 08-09-2011, 10:35 PM   #4
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Another aussie here - I'm waiting for my kobo Touch from Borders, and I've ordered a CaseCrown Regal Flip case in black, as I want black next to the screen. It seems to provide maximum protection around the sides, and apparently, reading other posts, the Touch case clings to the inside of the Regal case and it doesn't slip out of the top. I don't like the look of the corner straps on other cases.
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I don't like the look of the corner straps on other cases.
That was my rationale for buying the CaseCrown Regal for my Kobo Touch. Most of the other cases I could find had the corner straps which obscured the power switch. I've also been able to handle the Regal case for the iPad 2 and was very pleased with the fit and finish.

Being able to get it shipped to .au for ~$22 AUD was another plus.
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Old 08-10-2011, 01:48 AM   #6
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I went to Borders, B&N, Target, and BestBuy and at the latter found an acceptable and quite cozy cover for my KT: M-Edge Go! Jacket--Nook Touch. No problem with height (Nook is also 6.5") or width (Nook is .5" wider but KT fits well anyway. The top right corner holder interferes with the power slider but isn't necessary to hold the KT in securely.

The Go! is not the non-slip canvas I was looking for but the mock leather feels good, edges are rounded and comfortable, and the inside lining is a suede that looks kind to a touch display.

US$34.99 but I got $7 off for some reason.

Online I liked the looks of the Case Crown/Regal mentioned by others but decided against it because it looked like the closure tab would interfere with holding and working the KT with my right hand.
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Old 08-10-2011, 01:53 AM   #7
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Another aussie here - I'm waiting for my kobo Touch from Borders, and I've ordered a CaseCrown Regal Flip case in black, as I want black next to the screen. It seems to provide maximum protection around the sides, and apparently, reading other posts, the Touch case clings to the inside of the Regal case and it doesn't slip out of the top. I don't like the look of the corner straps on other cases.
More than the look of it, the straps partially block access to the power bar. It's a small inconvenience, but considering how much I tend to wake the reader throughout the day, it irks me. I've tried unstrapping the upper right corner, but that make the Kobo hang diagonally. I don't like reading at a slant.
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