Slim Paperwhite case alternative - Page 15

xendula · 01-12-2013, 11:54 AM

@papierflieger: Thank you for the pics and welcome to the board. I personally prefer not to have a colored border around my PW, but this sure is a gorgeous case at a very good price. Wait, I just realized that when you select "no accessories" the price jumps to around $24, so it's actually a bit more expensive than I thought.... a bit on the expensive side for a PU case.

It seems to be the exact same one as this $15 one, just with a different branding.

How did you get that specific font onto your device? Did you buy the PW in Japan?

Ocicat · 01-12-2013, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by booklover6

I ordered another one just now....with the magnetic closure, in dark blue. I don't think they were selling the one with the closure, when I bought my light brown (first link-both are same seller). There are times when I would prefer that closure!

I bought the same case with the magnetic cover and clasp from ebay seller googleproduct, $14.90 + $2.90 shipping from Hong Kong to USA. Ordered 12-8-12 and received 12-31-12.

Only put it on my PW today because I had to shave 3 of the plastic corners, it was so tight. Will test for a week and if it is comfortable to read will pay Amazon to stop the SOs. I have been using the Marware Eco-Flip cover with the hand strap.

Question: Does the Amazon magnetic cover have plastic trim on the case or silicone/rubber type?

I have silicone backs for the Samsung and iPad tablets and they are easy to remove.

xendula · 01-12-2013, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ocicat

Question: Does the Amazon magnetic cover have plastic trim on the case or silicone/rubber type?

I have silicone backs for the Samsung and iPad tablets and they are easy to remove.

It feels like soft-touch hard plastic.

GoSharks · 01-12-2013, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by xendula

How did you get that specific font onto your device? Did you buy the PW in Japan?

FYI - if you read the thread at the attached link, there is a non-jailbreak simple 'hack' that will bring up other hidden fonts and also allow you to add your own custom fonts if you like. It is VERY simple to do.

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=202238

Ocicat · 01-12-2013, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by xendula

It feels like soft-touch hard plastic.

Thanks! You save me a trip, I was going to see if BB had any.

I bought the cheap case because of the posts regarding its lighter weight, but I thought the plastic trim was due to the lower quality.

xendula · 01-12-2013, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoSharks

FYI - if you read the thread at the attached link, there is a non-jailbreak simple 'hack' that will bring up other hidden fonts and also allow you to add your own custom fonts if you like. It is VERY simple to do.

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=202238

Thanks

xendula · 01-12-2013, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ocicat

Thanks! You save me a trip, I was going to see if BB had any.

I bought the cheap case because of the posts regarding its lighter weight, but I thought the plastic trim was due to the lower quality.

Nope, the official case has it as well, though on the official one it appears to be even broader.

papierflieger · 01-13-2013, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoSharks

FYI - if you read the thread at the attached link, there is a non-jailbreak simple 'hack' that will bring up other hidden fonts and also allow you to add your own custom fonts if you like. It is VERY simple to do.

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=202238

Yes, this is exactly what I did!

As for the price of the case, I don't think it's too bad. The German amazon shop doesn't have a very good selection and most cases cost a bit more than the ebay one. I guess I could have gone with a cheaper case from a non-EU seller, but I wanted the case to be here in time for the delivery of my kindle. I do really like the look of the bright blue/turquoise-ish case from aliexpress ,though. Tempting...

xendula · 01-13-2013, 10:59 AM

Duh, I just realized that I had read about adding fonts without jailbreaking the device before.... I am getting senile, it seems....

No, wait, these posts cross reference each other and last thing I knew was that it needed a jailbreak, so thanks again. I'll try it out.

Tijdelijk · 01-14-2013, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by fauxpas

That does look pretty good! You can certainly see a difference between the official cover and this one concerning the quality, but it doesn't seem to be too bad.

And with delivery from the UK being pretty reliable, I might actually order it. Although I'd love to hear from someone who already owns one.

The store unfortunately does not deliver outside the UK. Does anybody know a shop that delivers it in NL?

I'm interested in this cover:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Premium-Te...item3a7c6d899e

Tijdelijk · 01-17-2013, 02:40 AM

Nobody? Can't be the only seller that has this case. Although I can't find anybody else.

xendula · 01-17-2013, 07:56 AM

Sorry, Tijdelijk, I cheked the US site and they don't have it. Did you try contacting the seller to ask them to make it vailable for shipping outside of the UK?

sparklemotion · 01-19-2013, 09:31 PM

Did anyone on here by chance buy one of the cases from googleproduct in the red color? I'd be curious to see a pic, if possible. I'm trying to decide between the red and the brown for a kindle touch.

xendula · 01-20-2013, 12:05 AM

^ I did, and I am really bad about uploading pictures, since I surf on my iPad. I'll try to remember to do it tomorrow. It's a very nice, intense red.

fauxpas · 01-20-2013, 06:51 AM

Has anyone else noticed their case smelling... bad?

I'm pretty happy with it in general (the official one is quite a bit nicer but also heavier and a lot more expensive) but I'm seriously hoping that the smell is going to wear off after a couple of weeks.

01-12-2013, 11:54 AM	#211
xendula eBookworm Posts: 2,300 Karma: 4525746 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: East Coast brrrrr Device: Kindle 4B/K ~ Nexus 7 ~ Kindle Paperwhite 1&2 ~ iPad Air	@papierflieger: Thank you for the pics and welcome to the board. I personally prefer not to have a colored border around my PW, but this sure is a gorgeous case at a very good price. Wait, I just realized that when you select "no accessories" the price jumps to around $24, so it's actually a bit more expensive than I thought.... a bit on the expensive side for a PU case. It seems to be the exact same one as this $15 one, just with a different branding. How did you get that specific font onto your device? Did you buy the PW in Japan? Last edited by xendula; 01-12-2013 at 12:03 PM.

01-13-2013, 10:59 AM	#219
xendula eBookworm Posts: 2,300 Karma: 4525746 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: East Coast brrrrr Device: Kindle 4B/K ~ Nexus 7 ~ Kindle Paperwhite 1&2 ~ iPad Air	Duh, I just realized that I had read about adding fonts without jailbreaking the device before.... I am getting senile, it seems.... No, wait, these posts cross reference each other and last thing I knew was that it needed a jailbreak, so thanks again. I'll try it out. Last edited by xendula; 01-13-2013 at 11:01 AM.

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01-17-2013, 02:40 AM	#221
Tijdelijk Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2013 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	Nobody? Can't be the only seller that has this case. Although I can't find anybody else.

01-17-2013, 07:56 AM	#222
xendula eBookworm Posts: 2,300 Karma: 4525746 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: East Coast brrrrr Device: Kindle 4B/K ~ Nexus 7 ~ Kindle Paperwhite 1&2 ~ iPad Air	Sorry, Tijdelijk, I cheked the US site and they don't have it. Did you try contacting the seller to ask them to make it vailable for shipping outside of the UK?

01-19-2013, 09:31 PM	#223
sparklemotion dangerous when cornered Posts: 1,865 Karma: 22891237 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Device: Kobo H2O, Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Paperwhite	Did anyone on here by chance buy one of the cases from googleproduct in the red color? I'd be curious to see a pic, if possible. I'm trying to decide between the red and the brown for a kindle touch.

01-20-2013, 12:05 AM	#224
xendula eBookworm Posts: 2,300 Karma: 4525746 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: East Coast brrrrr Device: Kindle 4B/K ~ Nexus 7 ~ Kindle Paperwhite 1&2 ~ iPad Air	^ I did, and I am really bad about uploading pictures, since I surf on my iPad. I'll try to remember to do it tomorrow. It's a very nice, intense red.

01-20-2013, 06:51 AM	#225
fauxpas Connoisseur Posts: 51 Karma: 492892 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Germany Device: Kindle PW	Has anyone else noticed their case smelling... bad? I'm pretty happy with it in general (the official one is quite a bit nicer but also heavier and a lot more expensive) but I'm seriously hoping that the smell is going to wear off after a couple of weeks.