10-01-2012, 02:32 AM | #1 |
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Kobo Touch Travel case?
I am interested in some sort of protection for my Kobo when on the go. I am not interested in something that the reader stays in at all times, and I don't want to crack $15-20 if possible.
I bought one of the oficial Kobo "bookstyle cases" tonight, just to try, and I am not overly impressed with it for $20. The sleep button is too hard to access, and for what it is, I feel it's overpriced. What solutions have you guys found, for those in similar situations? Thanks in advance. |
10-01-2012, 02:39 AM | #2 |
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I put my Touch in a bubble-wrap envelope
But, where that would protect against scratches, it won't be protected against pressure on the screen. I do also have a hard book style case. (Yes I put the Touch in the case, then the case in the bubble wrap envelope to protect the case, pfff.) I made sure the case has the four elastic corner attachment method so I can easily and quickly take out the touch (I don't use the case when reading). I leave the elastic on the top right off, so the power switch is easier to reach, and so I can take out and put in the Touch faster. But ultimately, yes, I'd be interested in the kind of case you describe. |
10-01-2012, 02:43 AM | #3 |
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Something like the M-Edge Latitude case would be good for travelling: http://www.medgestore.com/products/k...p?device=kobo2 as the edges are closed off by the zip... but I'm not sure if the canvas has hard back lining... Plus, it's rather expensive.
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10-01-2012, 05:03 AM | #4 |
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I use one of these covers. Excellent value for the money with free shipping.
http://www.skindigitalstore.com/prod...ase-Cover.html |
10-01-2012, 08:19 AM | #5 | |
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It's cheap - and sturdy enough to protect from damage while my Touch is in my backpack or my back pocket. Also doesn't double the weight of the Touch like a decent cover would. Doesn't look good, but so what? I'm not one of those types who has to make a big show out of being seen taking it out or putting it away, so it's not like anyone's going to actually notice. |
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10-01-2012, 04:24 PM | #7 |
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I have made a hard case using a cutout of a DVD case and some Leukoplast - much better than duct tape (http://www.bsnmedical.no/en/products...last/page.html). Ugly as hell but protects well.
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10-01-2012, 11:40 PM | #8 |
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A friend gave me a neoprene zip case he bought a bunch off for about $7 each and was handing them out. I then place my Vox and my Touch face to face in the case. Err, that sounds a bit rude but you get the idea.
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10-07-2012, 02:33 AM | #9 |
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Pelican makes a case that will fit a Kobo, the 1055C. It's a bit large (designed for 7" tablets/eReaders), so you will have to stuff it with some foam, but it will protect your eReader from a thermo-nuclear blast.
http://www.pelican.com/cases_detail.php?Case=1055CC |
10-07-2012, 02:42 AM | #10 |
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Tuff Luv make some great cases - I use one of their hemp cases for my Kindle when out and about. It can survive a heck of a drop in its case.
Kobo Touch page: http://tuff-luv.com/e-readers/kobo/kobo-glo.html |
10-19-2012, 08:03 AM | #11 | |
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Cover from USB-3G dongle
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If I can get the insert picture to work.... Hmpf, I don't seem to be able to enter link to my photo on neither Skydrive nor Dropbox... Anyway, if anybody is interested, here's the link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/hs3agmtzc8...o%20ZCover.jpg /z Last edited by Vidfamne; 10-19-2012 at 08:05 AM. Reason: Problem w picture... |
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10-19-2012, 12:16 PM | #12 | |
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10-19-2012, 01:14 PM | #13 |
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You can find some pretty neat handmade covers on sites like Etsy. I got this one:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/82870269...ry=one%2Bpiece I was actually surprised by how well made it is. It's padded so offers good protection, although of course not pressure protection like a hard cover, but then I wouldn't put it somewhere that it could get that kind of pressure. Always screen side against something rigid or the back of my backpack (where it's against my back). That kind of cover is also one of the least cumbersome, I don't think I could put up with some of the bulkier covers... |
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10-21-2012, 09:56 AM | #15 |
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For my part, I decided to order this one here:
Tuff-Luv Embrace Case I wasn't too sure as I really like holding the Kobo "naked" in my hands to have as less weight and heft as possible, and I find all these cases often just add bulk to the device. But I haven't been able yet to find a nice-looking, hard travel case that I could just slip the Glo in it. So if it's going to stay in the case at all times, I figured this one seems right, with this holding strap at the back for your hand. |
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