Kobo Aura H2O covers - Page 13

simond · 10-31-2014, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by sparklemotion

Nice! I wonder if they fixed the issue about folding the H20 cover back and having it turn the device off.

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Originally Posted by Gecko

Herewith we can inform you that we will ship you today a new cover. The problems (turning off due to the too string magnet and very hard to use the new method of changing brightness by running your finger down the far left of the screen along the bevel) are resolved with this cover.

I'm guessing so...

bongorash · 10-31-2014, 05:32 AM

I see WH Smith (in UK) now have the H2O and covers available on their website:

http://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/ko...cover/37519179

mr_nihilism · 11-02-2014, 11:03 AM

I skimmed through this thread but did not see any mention of a suitable H2O sleeve. Anyone come across one?

xtine · 11-02-2014, 11:55 AM

I ordered a sleeve from Saddleback Leather in anticipation of my H2O. It's actually designed for the iPad mini but it should fit the H2O fairly well. I tried putting my Paperwhite in it and it was actually kind of a snug fit, horizontally anyway. Vertically it's a little too tall for the Paperwhite but I think wouldn't look so bad with the H2O. I'd be happy to post pictures when I finally get my H2O.

jim.1405 · 11-02-2014, 01:12 PM

My Amazon Basics neoprene sleeve arrived and it works great for storing my H2O. For $6.29 it is hard to beat. I ordered the 7" originally but that turned out to be too small so I ended up with the 8" which is a good fit.

sharphamster · 11-02-2014, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mr_nihilism

I skimmed through this thread but did not see any mention of a suitable H2O sleeve. Anyone come across one?

I dug out my old BBerry leather sleeve, and it's a great fit.

Some up on eBay - BlackBerry Playbook Leather Envelope

mr_nihilism · 11-02-2014, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by xtine

I ordered a sleeve from Saddleback Leather in anticipation of my H2O. It's actually designed for the iPad mini but it should fit the H2O fairly well. I tried putting my Paperwhite in it and it was actually kind of a snug fit, horizontally anyway. Vertically it's a little too tall for the Paperwhite but I think wouldn't look so bad with the H2O. I'd be happy to post pictures when I finally get my H2O.

Please do post. That's exactly what I'm looking for, regardless of it being a bit expensive.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions.

Ryzir · 11-02-2014, 02:45 PM

I'm also interested to see how the H2O fits in the ipad mini leather sleeve. I've been looking at this leather envelope sleeve (LINK) but I'm worried about the fit.

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Originally Posted by sharphamster

I dug out my old BBerry leather sleeve, and it's a great fit.

Would you mind posting pictures of how the H2O fits? Looks like a decent quality case that is not expensive (Video Link)

edit: For $10 I just went ahead and ordered the BB case in black (LINK). I'd still like to see pictures if you can

sharphamster · 11-02-2014, 03:33 PM

Here you are Ryzir -

Definitely a good sleeve at $10. The magnet is not super-strong is about the only thing I remember finding a drawback on it.

Ryzir · 11-02-2014, 04:08 PM

Thanks for posting those! It's probably good the magnet isn't super strong, you don't have any issue with it auto sleeping or waking with it do you?

sharphamster · 11-02-2014, 04:19 PM

No, I can't remember it triggering the autowake when I carried my HD in it.

I did band it closed with an old Nook cover strap when I was traveling with it in my bag. Didn't want it opening up accidentally and having the screen get scratched. But I'm possibly more paranoid than most.

Chi Cygni · 11-02-2014, 04:49 PM

Gecko has some

http://www.geckocovers.com/wetsuit-s...-aura-h2o.html

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Originally Posted by mr_nihilism

I skimmed through this thread but did not see any mention of a suitable H2O sleeve. Anyone come across one?

ersott · 11-03-2014, 04:43 AM

I ask gecko when will be available slimfit for kobo aura h2o, and they answered it:

"Thank you for contacting us. The Slimfit cover Kobo aura H2O is expected to be available from the 3rd week of November.
Hope to have informed you sufficiently. Please contact us if you have any questions and/or remarks."

xtine · 11-03-2014, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mr_nihilism

Please do post. That's exactly what I'm looking for, regardless of it being a bit expensive.

Here are pictures of the iPad mini sleeve which I plan to use for the H2O. I don't have my H2O yet, so I took some pictures of the sleeve with my iPad mini (and my PW1) instead. The dimensions of the two devices are fairly similar (with the H2O being just a little shorter) so I hope the pictures give you some idea of how the H2O will fit in the sleeve.

iPad mini: 200 mm x 134.7 mm x 7.5 mm
Kobo Aura H2O: 179 mm x 129 mm x 9.7 mm

As for the sleeve itself, it's very well made and I'm confident it can protect the H2O from bumps and scratches. The stitching on the sides are such that if you drop the sleeve on either side, the stitching will absorb the impact instead of your device if that makes sense

This sleeve will probably long outlive any gadget I choose to house in it.

I could take pictures again when my H2O arrives but in the meantime, I hope this helps

sharphamster · 11-03-2014, 09:38 AM

That is gorgeous xtine! I'll bet it has that awesome good-leather smell too :]

Crossing my fingers that your H20 gets to you soon.

11-02-2014, 01:12 PM	#185
jim.1405 Member Posts: 22 Karma: 26852 Join Date: Apr 2014 Device: Kobo H2O / PW2	My Amazon Basics neoprene sleeve arrived and it works great for storing my H2O. For $6.29 it is hard to beat. I ordered the 7" originally but that turned out to be too small so I ended up with the 8" which is a good fit. Attached Thumbnails

11-02-2014, 03:33 PM	#189
sharphamster Anathema Device Posts: 283 Karma: 257456 Join Date: Oct 2011 Device: Sony T3/350, Kobo AuraH20/Mini, Axim X50v	Here you are Ryzir - Definitely a good sleeve at $10. The magnet is not super-strong is about the only thing I remember finding a drawback on it. Attached Thumbnails

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10-31-2014, 05:32 AM	#182
bongorash Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 13112 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: Kobo Glo, Kobo H2O, Kobo Aura 1, Kindle Voyage, Kobo Forma	I see WH Smith (in UK) now have the H2O and covers available on their website: http://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/ko...cover/37519179

11-02-2014, 11:03 AM	#183
mr_nihilism Always been the caretaker Posts: 479 Karma: 1406369 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Canada Device: Aura H2O, PW2	I skimmed through this thread but did not see any mention of a suitable H2O sleeve. Anyone come across one?

11-02-2014, 11:55 AM	#184
xtine Addict Posts: 355 Karma: 1432252 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kobo Forma	I ordered a sleeve from Saddleback Leather in anticipation of my H2O. It's actually designed for the iPad mini but it should fit the H2O fairly well. I tried putting my Paperwhite in it and it was actually kind of a snug fit, horizontally anyway. Vertically it's a little too tall for the Paperwhite but I think wouldn't look so bad with the H2O. I'd be happy to post pictures when I finally get my H2O.

11-02-2014, 04:08 PM	#190
Ryzir Connoisseur Posts: 68 Karma: 28684 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Nook GL3, Kobo H2O, Nook STG, Sony PRS-300, Sony PRS-500	Thanks for posting those! It's probably good the magnet isn't super strong, you don't have any issue with it auto sleeping or waking with it do you?

11-02-2014, 04:19 PM	#191
sharphamster Anathema Device Posts: 283 Karma: 257456 Join Date: Oct 2011 Device: Sony T3/350, Kobo AuraH20/Mini, Axim X50v	No, I can't remember it triggering the autowake when I carried my HD in it. I did band it closed with an old Nook cover strap when I was traveling with it in my bag. Didn't want it opening up accidentally and having the screen get scratched. But I'm possibly more paranoid than most.

11-03-2014, 04:43 AM	#193
ersott Evangelist Posts: 413 Karma: 650430 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: Kindle paperwhite2, Ipad Air, Kobo Aura H2o	I ask gecko when will be available slimfit for kobo aura h2o, and they answered it: "Thank you for contacting us. The Slimfit cover Kobo aura H2O is expected to be available from the 3rd week of November. Hope to have informed you sufficiently. Please contact us if you have any questions and/or remarks."

11-03-2014, 09:38 AM	#195
sharphamster Anathema Device Posts: 283 Karma: 257456 Join Date: Oct 2011 Device: Sony T3/350, Kobo AuraH20/Mini, Axim X50v	That is gorgeous xtine! I'll bet it has that awesome good-leather smell too :] Crossing my fingers that your H20 gets to you soon.