Kindle Voyage case options

[Josieb1]

Originally Posted by Readirect

FWIW, my NSTG has had a top open case for awhile and I see no real difference.

IMHO, though, nothing beats the Oberon cases.

Hubby has an oberon on his PW, I got it used from ebay, it's the red hummingbirds. It's a bit heavy but it's gorgeous.

[pghaworth]

Originally Posted by Josieb1

Hubby has an oberon on his PW, I got it used from ebay, it's the red hummingbirds. It's a bit heavy but it's gorgeous.

Oberons are IMO the finest covers out there - just way too heavy for me to use anymore. I couldn't bear to part with mine even though I should. I'm still hoping to turn one of them into a sleeve.

Originally Posted by aceflor

No, it is the plastic version. I did not think I would care much for the stand mode, but actually it works well plus I can also hold it (the folded back in stand up position) when holding the device making it very comfy to hold in my small hand. It might not work for everyone but it is ideal for my handsize. I suggest trying it in a best buy before buying.

I went to BB and got the black plastic Origami case, I think that is the one you got. I like it. I also find that it functions way better than I thought it would. I like how the magnets are used to keep the origami stand in place, keep the flip cover in place against the back when flipped open, and keeps the cover in place when closed. A good design. Thanks for recommendation!

I'm glad you got a good Voyage. Mine is so-so, but I will keep it as there is nothing better out there right now. I went the Kobo route a couple of years ago and have no desire to ever deal with them or their ecosystem again. I was on the fence with the Voyage, but this afternoon decided to keep it. I went ahead and bought out the SO's and bought the case. Maybe next year they will get the screens more consistent.

[BrentB]

I got the leather origami version (blue) and really love it. It makes it a whole lot thinner than the case I had for my Paperwhite2, and the stand works better than I thought it would. Feels very solid.

[pghaworth]

Originally Posted by BrentB

I got the leather origami version (blue) and really love it. It makes it a whole lot thinner than the case I had for my Paperwhite2, and the stand works better than I thought it would. Feels very solid.

Not heavy, right?

[RDaneel54]

Originally Posted by jswinden

I went to BB and got the black plastic Origami case, I think that is the one you got. I like it. I also find that it functions way better than I thought it would. I like how the magnets are used to keep the origami stand in place, keep the flip cover in place against the back when flipped open, and keeps the cover in place when closed. A good design. Thanks for recommendation!

I'm glad you got a good Voyage. Mine is so-so, but I will keep it as there is nothing better out there right now. I went the Kobo route a couple of years ago and have no desire to ever deal with them or their ecosystem again. I was on the fence with the Voyage, but this afternoon decided to keep it. I went ahead and bought out the SO's and bought the case. Maybe next year they will get the screens more consistent.

Must be on the same wavelength. I got the same case at Best Buy today. I've also ordered an ACcase which isn't set to ship until Nov 10th. If I decide to keep the Origami (Best Buy let's you return w/in 14 days without charge), I'll cancel the ACcase - if not, I'll return it. But it looks good so far.

[aceflor]

Originally Posted by jswinden

I went to BB and got the black plastic Origami case, I think that is the one you got. I like it. I also find that it functions way better than I thought it would. I like how the magnets are used to keep the origami stand in place, keep the flip cover in place against the back when flipped open, and keeps the cover in place when closed. A good design. Thanks for recommendation!

I'm glad you got a good Voyage. Mine is so-so, but I will keep it as there is nothing better out there right now. I went the Kobo route a couple of years ago and have no desire to ever deal with them or their ecosystem again. I was on the fence with the Voyage, but this afternoon decided to keep it. I went ahead and bought out the SO's and bought the case. Maybe next year they will get the screens more consistent.

Glad you like the origami. I am surprised at how good it is, considering it did not look good to me on the amazon page.

Originally Posted by aceflor

Glad you like the origami. I am surprised at how good it is, considering it did not look good to me on the amazon page.

I have to admit I visualized a case that would flop around by bending to easily at the creases. But it actually works very well and is a clever design. I turned off the SOs so it turns on the Voyage and takes me to my place in the book whenever I open the case. I also was skeptical about the top hinge rather than the usual side hing, but that works fine too.

[aceflor]

Originally Posted by jswinden

I have to admit I visualized a case that would flop around by bending to easily at the creases. But it actually works very well and is a clever design. I turned off the SOs so it turns on the Voyage and takes me to my place in the book whenever I open the case. I also was skeptical about the top hinge rather than the usual side hing, but that works fine too.

I know, right? And I use the "funny wings" position (the stand position actually) to hold it.

[jocampo]

Originally Posted by jswinden

I went to BB and got the black plastic Origami case, I think that is the one you got. I like it. I also find that it functions way better than I thought it would. I like how the magnets are used to keep the origami stand in place, keep the flip cover in place against the back when flipped open, and keeps the cover in place when closed. A good design. Thanks for recommendation!



I'm glad you got a good Voyage. Mine is so-so, but I will keep it as there is nothing better out there right now. I went the Kobo route a couple of years ago and have no desire to ever deal with them or their ecosystem again. I was on the fence with the Voyage, but this afternoon decided to keep it. I went ahead and bought out the SO's and bought the case. Maybe next year they will get the screens more consistent.

Jack,

Does it make it bulky?

[Avwriter]

Originally Posted by BrentB

I got the leather origami version (blue) and really love it. It makes it a whole lot thinner than the case I had for my Paperwhite2, and the stand works better than I thought it would. Feels very solid.

I am interested in your impressions of the leather version. I have the plastic one in black. I very much like the design and function of the origami, but am mildly disappointed with the appearance of the plastic version. Do you feel that the leather quality, look, and feel nice enough to justify the $20 difference in price? On Amazon's site, it is difficult to see the difference. Does it feel like real leather, or is it essentially just a mico-thin leather veneer over the standard plastic case? Isa the leather on the back of the case too, or is it only on the front flap?

Originally Posted by jocampo

Jack,

Does it make it bulky?

No. It is still thinner than the PW2 was in the official case. Or at least that is how I remember things as I no longer have a PW2 to compare it with. But to me it seems like the Voyage inside the origami case is about 3/8" to 1/2" thick, and the case only adds about 1mm to each side at most. It is held in with magnets instead of pressure, so they kept it smaller. It doesn't feel heavy to me at all.

ETA: If you live near a Best Buy you can go check it out to see the weight and size. That is what I did. The box it comes in easily allows you to remove the case without damaging the box are breaking a seal, so you could even take it out and examine it in the store. And the case it tapered around the edges just like the Voyage, so it feels even less bulky than the 1/2" or so thickness makes it sound. Very comfortable to hold and it has a nice texture too.

[sparklemotion]

Originally Posted by jocampo

Jack,

Does it make it bulky?

Very much agree with Jack. It's not bulky at all. I looked at the voyage origami case at Best Buy and can say it's definitely a smaller more compact package all around than the PW2 in the original Amazon PW case. If you have the PW2 and the original amazon case, you'll find the voyage in the origami case to be even less bulky. I found the origami case to be super nice when I saw it in person. I can see it being really nice on the voyage.

[disconnected]

Originally Posted by BrentB

I got the leather origami version (blue) and really love it. It makes it a whole lot thinner than the case I had for my Paperwhite2, and the stand works better than I thought it would. Feels very solid.

I know color is subjective but how would you describe the blue? On an Amazon thread I think one person said it was sort of "muddy" and someone else said it was a beautiful rich blue. My finger has been hovering over the add-to-cart button.

Originally Posted by disconnected

I know color is subjective but how would you describe the blue? On an Amazon thread I think one person said it was sort of "muddy" and someone else said it was a beautiful rich blue. My finger has been hovering over the add-to-cart button.

On my Voyage the blue tinted area of the screen is very clear, but the blue is rather vivid. Up at the top of the screen where it turns more yellow, it is cloudy/shadowy, but the text is still sharp even there. The best way I can describe the top 1/3 of the screen is to say it looks like a giant, mostly transparent, smudge on the glass. It isn't on the glass though, it is just a mild shadow on the screen.