Accessories Covers vs. Cases-- Who. Will. Win! - Page 2

SamTCat · 08-26-2011, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Have you thought of one of the touch screen readers with a stand? You would not have to hold the reader and you could still easily turn pages.

Thank you for the suggestion. So far, it is not a problem. The unadorned Kindle is just light enough to hold comfortably, hence, no cover on the device, which would add to the weight. I shall be curious to see what the new Kindles weigh. I'm hoping that they will be lighter still.

HarryT · 08-26-2011, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SamTCat

Thank you for the suggestion. So far, it is not a problem. The unadorned Kindle is just light enough to hold comfortably, hence, no cover on the device, which would add to the weight. I shall be curious to see what the new Kindles weigh. I'm hoping that they will be lighter still.

Interesting. One of the reasons I like using a substantial cover (the Amazon lighted cover) is that it makes the Kindle a lot more "weighty". I wouldn't personally want a lighter device.

SamTCat · 08-26-2011, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Interesting. One of the reasons I like using a substantial cover (the Amazon lighted cover) is that it makes the Kindle a lot more "weighty". I wouldn't personally want a lighter device.

Arthritic hands and a heavy device is a bad combination, I'm afraid.

JSWolf · 08-26-2011, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by SamTCat

Arthritic hands and a heavy device is a bad combination, I'm afraid.

But with a stand it doesn't matter the weight. It just matters that it is a touch screen for easier page turns.

Ron. · 08-26-2011, 03:04 PM

I don't see any appeal to a stand, seems like you would have to sit just right to see the reader, could not move around etc...

more trouble then any advantage to me, what we need are glasses you can wear and the text is projected on them, you turn pages by eye movement. that's really the way to go....

Skydog · 08-26-2011, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Interesting. One of the reasons I like using a substantial cover (the Amazon lighted cover) is that it makes the Kindle a lot more "weighty". I wouldn't personally want a lighter device.

I am exactly the opposite. One of the many reasons I like the K3 is its light and thin form. I prefer reading without a cover but, when traveling, regularly use my Amazon lighted cover -- the integrated light is great!

SamTCat · 08-27-2011, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

But with a stand it doesn't matter the weight. It just matters that it is a touch screen for easier page turns.

When I'm home, you are probably right. Thanks. Doesn't work when I'm in a tent. I need to hold the Kindle.

howyoudoin · 08-27-2011, 04:23 AM

I prefer holding it naked, like I did for two weeks until my cover arrived. The cover adds a lot of bulk and its more uncomfortable to hold. But I'm no longer paranoid about someone or something messing up the screen when its lying around, now that it's covered though.

I suppose its a trade-off between comfort and security.

HarryT · 08-27-2011, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by howyoudoin

I suppose its a trade-off between comfort and security.

I'm fortunate in that, for me, a case adds both comfort AND security. I find the extra thickness, weight, and pliability of the case makes the Kindle more comfortable to hold.

Joybells · 08-27-2011, 05:21 AM

My Kobo Touch has a Casecrown Regal Flip cover, in black, which surrounds the screen in solid black. (that would not have been an advantage if Borders had sent me the black I ordered, but a white/lilac turned up in Oz after a 5 week wait). I like the booklike front cover, because it shields my partners eyes from the booklight when I'm reading in bed. I can now read for hours and hours and hours and ..... zzzzzzz without being nagged.

I love the look of the Oberon covers - wish they had one for Kobo - sigh -

ucfgrad93 · 08-27-2011, 05:22 AM

I have leather cases for both of my Kindles. However, I don't use them unless I'm traveling or I need the light (K3 lighted cover). My Kindles go au natural when I'm reading.

Victoria · 08-28-2011, 11:45 AM

I can't say enough about the lighted cover - substantial and very well made. I find it adds a lot of functionality, in addition to the integrated light.

I can understand the appeal of reading "naked" though, as I like reading the kobo without its cover. The padded back makes it very "holdable".

However, overall the kindle is my fav, and I prefer it with its nice red lighted cover.

dwig · 08-28-2011, 10:03 PM

For me & my K3, it's store and carry in a case that covers all sides and read without any encumbering cover.

jwilker · 08-29-2011, 12:06 PM

Right now my K3 is running around naked as the day it was stamped in a factory in China.

My K2 was almost (except when reading at home) in an amazon case. Now I'm less a case fan since the death of my K2 came from a drop from the counter, while in it's case. Hit the side NOT protected, busted the E-ink. Ah well. new Kindle is nice

but yeah the call for a case is lessened for me now.

Jack Tingle · 08-29-2011, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jwilker

Right now my K3 is running around naked as the day it was stamped in a factory in China.

My K2 was almost (except when reading at home) in an amazon case. Now I'm less a case fan since the death of my K2 came from a drop from the counter, while in it's case. Hit the side NOT protected, busted the E-ink. Ah well. new Kindle is nice

but yeah the call for a case is lessened for me now.

Umm... Do you mean a cover? A case is fully enclosed, while a cover is like a book cover, with 3 exposed edges. I'm not sure how you have only one exposed edge.

Puzzledly,
Jack Tingle

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08-26-2011, 03:04 PM	#20
Ron. Evangelist Posts: 448 Karma: 864744 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Kindle 3, LookBook, Nook Simple Touch	I don't see any appeal to a stand, seems like you would have to sit just right to see the reader, could not move around etc... more trouble then any advantage to me, what we need are glasses you can wear and the text is projected on them, you turn pages by eye movement. that's really the way to go....

08-27-2011, 04:23 AM	#23
howyoudoin how YOU doin? Posts: 1,100 Karma: 7371047 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: India Device: Kindle Keyboard, iPad Pro 10.5”, Kobo Aura H2O, Kobo Libra 2	I prefer holding it naked, like I did for two weeks until my cover arrived. The cover adds a lot of bulk and its more uncomfortable to hold. But I'm no longer paranoid about someone or something messing up the screen when its lying around, now that it's covered though. I suppose its a trade-off between comfort and security.

08-27-2011, 05:21 AM	#25
Joybells reddit, reddit, reddit Posts: 184 Karma: 405760 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gold Coast, Queensland, Oz Device: Kobo Touch	My Kobo Touch has a Casecrown Regal Flip cover, in black, which surrounds the screen in solid black. (that would not have been an advantage if Borders had sent me the black I ordered, but a white/lilac turned up in Oz after a 5 week wait). I like the booklike front cover, because it shields my partners eyes from the booklight when I'm reading in bed. I can now read for hours and hours and hours and ..... zzzzzzz without being nagged. I love the look of the Oberon covers - wish they had one for Kobo - sigh -

08-27-2011, 05:22 AM	#26
ucfgrad93 Wizard Posts: 2,372 Karma: 9026681 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Colorado Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2nd Gen	I have leather cases for both of my Kindles. However, I don't use them unless I'm traveling or I need the light (K3 lighted cover). My Kindles go au natural when I'm reading.

08-28-2011, 11:45 AM	#27
Victoria Wizard Posts: 1,017 Karma: 19767610 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nova Scotia Canada Device: ipad, Kindle PW, Kobo Clara; iphone 7	I can't say enough about the lighted cover - substantial and very well made. I find it adds a lot of functionality, in addition to the integrated light. I can understand the appeal of reading "naked" though, as I like reading the kobo without its cover. The padded back makes it very "holdable". However, overall the kindle is my fav, and I prefer it with its nice red lighted cover.

08-28-2011, 10:03 PM	#28
dwig Wizard Posts: 1,613 Karma: 6718541 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Paradise (Key West, FL) Device: Current:Surface Go & Kindle 3 - Retired: DellV8p, Clie UX50, ...	For me & my K3, it's store and carry in a case that covers all sides and read without any encumbering cover.

08-29-2011, 12:06 PM	#29
jwilker Zealot Posts: 105 Karma: 1940 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Libra H2O	Right now my K3 is running around naked as the day it was stamped in a factory in China. My K2 was almost (except when reading at home) in an amazon case. Now I'm less a case fan since the death of my K2 came from a drop from the counter, while in it's case. Hit the side NOT protected, busted the E-ink. Ah well. new Kindle is nice but yeah the call for a case is lessened for me now.