Kobo Aura H2O covers - Page 35

jackie_w · 04-18-2015, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by hermano

Are there any waterproof covers?

The Gecko Slimfit is waterproof. I see they now have a gold one, too, which wasn't available when I bought the red one.

davidfor · 04-23-2015, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by davidfor

That's the one I bought and I'm reasonably happy with it. My main issue was the feel was a bit rough, but it has smoothed out just enough that I am not noticing it now. The cover is a bit loose, but when it closes I have to apply noticeable pressure to move it.

As much as I have liked this cover, I bought an official Kobo cover on the weekend. The front fits better and overall it is slimmer and lighter. The real difference is the back section doesn't extend all the way to the front at the top. It give a little less protection there, but I don't think that is a problem.

simond · 04-24-2015, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by davidfor

As much as I have liked this cover, I bought an official Kobo cover on the weekend. The front fits better and overall it is slimmer and lighter. The real difference is the back section doesn't extend all the way to the front at the top. It give a little less protection there, but I don't think that is a problem.

The only problem with the official one is that the front cover swivels a bit too much, sometimes ending up in the device not actually being off all the time

davidfor · 04-24-2015, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by simond

The only problem with the official one is that the front cover swivels a bit too much, sometimes ending up in the device not actually being off all the time

The one I replaced was even worse.

simond · 05-01-2015, 04:59 AM

Yep, that's why I'm still using the official cover, it's the best one I've had so far...

Uila · 05-01-2015, 07:41 PM

I have no idea if these were posted already or not, but I just ordered a case off Etsy:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/2129788...-shop-header-0

It is really beautiful, it looks like a real book and it is customisable. I chose the yellow cover (though there are a few other colour options) and to have it look like a Sherlock Holmes book, so I am excited to see how it will turn out.

I admit it is pretty pricey for a cover, but the Kobo H2O I will buy tomorrow will be my first ever e-reader, something I thought long (very long, actually) and hard before getting, and one of the things I was afraid of was to miss the feel of a real book on my hands.

I will get the Kobo H2O to read on the bathtub daily, swimming pools during summer, travels and everyday on public transportation, so it will be used quite a lot and I felt like I should invest in a case I will love.

Hopefully it will be as nice as I hope, as I don't want to buy another cover for it anytime soon, becau$e rea$ons.

twenty5th_night · 05-04-2015, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Fozziebear40

Sorry about the big pictures, here they are smaller, a H2O Cover-Up Book Style Natural Hemp Cover. (with a Glo in it for time being)

Was looking at those. Does the front cover wiggle around a lot when it's just hanging loose? Is it easy to read with/can you fold the front cover around to the back?

twenty5th_night · 05-04-2015, 07:39 PM

Bought a Navitech cover in January; it does have the sleep/wake function, but it's really iffy. It also tends to send itself to sleep when I read with the front cover folded back.

Additionally, you can't get a fingernail far enough under the reader to actually open the port cover to charge the reader, and so I have to take the kobo out to charge.

I'd be more disappointed in this cover if I'd actually been expecting anything from it to begin with, ahaha. Honestly, it was a temp while I waited to see if anyone else came out with a decent case.

Fozziebear40 · 05-05-2015, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by twenty5th_night

Was looking at those. Does the front cover wiggle around a lot when it's just hanging loose? Is it easy to read with/can you fold the front cover around to the back?

I like it, not keen on the inside pocket though. It folds back very easily, the hinge creases are flexible. Folds round the back very easily and the clasp holds it. I find I can slide my fingers in the gap and hold it one handed

susaz · 05-05-2015, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DNSB

Oddly, I thought of that as a serious question. A lot of the cases I've seen or owned would not survive any immersion in water. Drop your Aura H2O in the bathtub and toss the $50 cover away?

Regards,

David

I've never read in the tub to start with. I'd love an H20 for the beach, mostly dealing with sand.

The best for me always has been a silicone guard (on my ST) and a zippered case.

Josieb1 · 05-06-2015, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jackie_w

The Gecko Slimfit is waterproof. I see they now have a gold one, too, which wasn't available when I bought the red one.

I had trouble before with Gecko with a pre order, I ended up getting a refund after a lot of hassle, but a few weeks away from two weeks on a beach I've succumbed and ordered the gold slimfit. I use my H20 in the bath without a case but I'd rather have a waterproof case for the beach and pool.

It will be my third case, but it's not like I'm ever getting rid of it.

jackie_w · 05-06-2015, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Josieb1

I've succumbed and ordered the gold slimfit.

O-o-ooh, I'm a bit envious, I'd have liked a gold one. I confess I haven't actually had the nerve to dunk mine but the inside of the front cover is a honeycomb patterned soft rubbery substance rather than the usual fuzzy felt so it should be OK. Good luck with yours.

Fozziebear40 · 05-06-2015, 05:46 PM

I have just got an H2O to go in the case

I am so glad I did, love the size. Much better contrast than the Glo, still a slight shadow on the bottom but that is to be expected. No other blemishes. No need to wait for a Glo HD now.

khalleron · 05-10-2015, 11:36 PM

I got this case and I really like it. I like that it forms an easel for hands-free reading, and although it's pretty bulky, I find the H2O easier to hold over my Fintie case - perhaps it changes the center of gravity just enough to fit my hand better. The Fintie would slide around a bit, so I think this one offers better protection since I carry my reader around in my purse.

sparklemotion · 05-11-2015, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Josieb1

I had trouble before with Gecko with a pre order, I ended up getting a refund after a lot of hassle, but a few weeks away from two weeks on a beach I've succumbed and ordered the gold slimfit. I use my H20 in the bath without a case but I'd rather have a waterproof case for the beach and pool.

It will be my third case, but it's not like I'm ever getting rid of it.

Very nice. I would be curious what you think when it arrives. My only concern would be that the tab would bother me while reading.

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05-01-2015, 04:59 AM	#515
simond Fanatic Posts: 532 Karma: 1062755 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London, UK Device: Kobo Aura One, iPad, iPhone	Yep, that's why I'm still using the official cover, it's the best one I've had so far...

05-01-2015, 07:41 PM	#516
Uila Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2015 Device: Kobo Aura H2O	I have no idea if these were posted already or not, but I just ordered a case off Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/2129788...-shop-header-0 It is really beautiful, it looks like a real book and it is customisable. I chose the yellow cover (though there are a few other colour options) and to have it look like a Sherlock Holmes book, so I am excited to see how it will turn out. I admit it is pretty pricey for a cover, but the Kobo H2O I will buy tomorrow will be my first ever e-reader, something I thought long (very long, actually) and hard before getting, and one of the things I was afraid of was to miss the feel of a real book on my hands. I will get the Kobo H2O to read on the bathtub daily, swimming pools during summer, travels and everyday on public transportation, so it will be used quite a lot and I felt like I should invest in a case I will love. Hopefully it will be as nice as I hope, as I don't want to buy another cover for it anytime soon, becau$e rea$ons.

05-04-2015, 07:39 PM	#518
twenty5th_night Member Posts: 21 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2015 Device: Kobo Aura ONE	Bought a Navitech cover in January; it does have the sleep/wake function, but it's really iffy. It also tends to send itself to sleep when I read with the front cover folded back. Additionally, you can't get a fingernail far enough under the reader to actually open the port cover to charge the reader, and so I have to take the kobo out to charge. I'd be more disappointed in this cover if I'd actually been expecting anything from it to begin with, ahaha. Honestly, it was a temp while I waited to see if anyone else came out with a decent case.

05-06-2015, 05:46 PM	#523
Fozziebear40 Member Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: North West England Device: Kobo Libra H2O	I have just got an H2O to go in the case I am so glad I did, love the size. Much better contrast than the Glo, still a slight shadow on the bottom but that is to be expected. No other blemishes. No need to wait for a Glo HD now.

05-10-2015, 11:36 PM	#524
khalleron Kate Posts: 1,700 Karma: 3605799 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oregon, United States Device: MeeBook, Kobo Libra Colour	I got this case and I really like it. I like that it forms an easel for hands-free reading, and although it's pretty bulky, I find the H2O easier to hold over my Fintie case - perhaps it changes the center of gravity just enough to fit my hand better. The Fintie would slide around a bit, so I think this one offers better protection since I carry my reader around in my purse.