Kindle Voyage case options

[Josieb1]

Originally Posted by Mort1997

Well I started with a Swees case in Red which I really didn't like and I have just treated myself to a Oberon cover (Cloud dragon in Red) which is lovely. It feels big in comparison with the Swees case but luxurious and solid.

Hubby has a Oberon cover for his Paperwhite, the birds. It's gorgeous

[Mort1997]

Originally Posted by HarryT

Does it have a magnetic sleep facility? For some inexplicable reason, some of the Oberon cases don't.

Yes, when I bought I stated it was for a voyage. So when I open the cover the voyage 'wakes' up - much like the Swees case

[HarryT]

Originally Posted by Mort1997

Yes, when I bought I stated it was for a voyage. So when I open the cover the voyage 'wakes' up - much like the Swees case

That's good to hear, thanks. Good to hear you're happy with the case. I've never owned an Oberon case myself - they seem too big and bulky. For me, one of the attractions of the Voyage is its small size and light weight, which the Origami case I use doesn't change too much.

[Mort1997]

Originally Posted by HarryT

That's good to hear, thanks. Good to hear you're happy with the case. I've never owned an Oberon case myself - they seem too big and bulky. For me, one of the attractions of the Voyage is its small size and light weight, which the Origami case I use doesn't change too much.

I looked at the origami cases in particular the brown leather one but the reviews seemed mixed and the price seemed quite expensive. I decided if I was going to spend the money I'd get the Oberon and enjoy it.

Yes - it is a little bulkier than some people would like but I feel confidant in how it is protecting the reader when carrying it around.

[Mort1997]

Originally Posted by Josieb1

Hubby has a Oberon cover for his Paperwhite, the birds. It's gorgeous

Yes I have a bird one (along with avenue of trees one) for my PRS950. I think once you have one of these you are spoilt with regards to other covers. The only other covers I have liked as much have been the KKeyboard with light covers and a book style cover from Manor Bindery (James Bond retro picture).

Everything else I've tried over the years has been purely functional for protecting my readers.

[balin]

My brown leather origami case landed today. I'm quite pleased with it. It adds a little more weight than I expected, but it looks great and it's quite comfortable to use. The voyage doesn't 'clip' into the case as I expected. Seems it's held by magnets. The auto on/off when the case is opened/closed works well.

Overall, it was an expensive purchase, with exchange rate and extra freight charges, but I'm really happy with it.

Recommended.

[cvkemp]

Originally Posted by balin

My brown leather origami case landed today. I'm quite pleased with it. It adds a little more weight than I expected, but it looks great and it's quite comfortable to use. The voyage doesn't 'clip' into the case as I expected. Seems it's held by magnets. The auto on/off when the case is opened/closed works well.

Overall, it was an expensive purchase, with exchange rate and extra freight charges, but I'm really happy with it.

Recommended.

Yes true leather is heavier, but it does not tear as bad and as quickly.

[helen19770707]

aha,It's amazing..

[Katsunami]

Book Style third party Origami Cover

Does anyone have experience with this cover?

It looks nice, and it does seem to satisfy my requirements:

- Book style (not 'over the top')
- Clean, flat back (no weird angles)
- No metal parts
- No closing tab
- No protrusions
- Goes all the way round the corners (so they don't cut into the palm of your hand)

I don't really need the origami functionality. I'd actually rather not have it, because I think it makes the cover floppy... but this is the only Voyager cover I've found that fits ALL of my requirements.

Maybe I'm going to upgrade from my KPW1 yet...

[Josieb1]

Originally Posted by Katsunami

Book Style third party Origami Cover

Does anyone have experience with this cover?

It looks nice, and it does seem to satisfy my requirements:

- Book style (not 'over the top')
- Clean, flat back (no weird angles)
- No metal parts
- No closing tab
- No protrusions
- Goes all the way round the corners (so they don't cut into the palm of your hand)

I don't really need the origami functionality. I'd actually rather not have it, because I think it makes the cover floppy... but this is the only Voyager cover I've found that fits ALL of my requirements.

Maybe I'm going to upgrade from my KPW1 yet...

I've no experience of that particular cover but there are lots third party covers that meet your requirements. Personally I'd avoid that particular brand, they have an appealing reputation with awful customer service. I also.had a different case from them which drained my battery dead in 22 hours and nearly bricked my Voyage.

[patrickt]

My perfect case for my Voyage would be a Paperwhite case sized to fit the Voyage with a magnetic back like the Origami to hold the Voyage.

I bought an Origami case when I bought the Voyage and the only thing I like about it is the magnetic back. So, I bought a Moko cover. The design did not allow for the amber/green charging light to be seen. I had to whittle on the case and cut away part of the plastic. Then I discovered that once your Voyage was in I couldn't get it out. I ended up using a lever to pry it out and scuffed up the back. It went into the trash.

I bought another book-style case. It holds the Voyage securely and would be fine except when you open the case all the way with the front cover tucked around the back it shuts off the Kindle. To read while I'm eating breakfast I open the Kindle all the way and prop it on a rolled up dishtowel. And, it turns itself off. The company is sending me another from Europe and I'll see if that works.

My only raging at Amazon came when I sent them feedback on the Origami cover and told them my dream of an actual Amazon cover for the Voyage like the Paperwhite cover and my response was a link to the page selling Origami covers.

I am restricted by living in Mexcio. Most of the covers aren't availabel at Amazon.com.mx and won't be shipped here by Amazon.com.

[drofgnal]

I bought an ACcase book style cover with the fake leather. It's a nice case I like alot. I'd love to have a Oberon case someday, but can't justify the cost.

[Katsunami]

Originally Posted by Josieb1

I've no experience of that particular cover but there are lots third party covers that meet your requirements.

I've not encountered many. The ones I always encounter are either those with metal closures, closure tabs, protrusions to hold the magnet, or ones with huge cutouts for the sensors.

I now have a cover such as this one (but in black) for my KPW1. I've been using this cover for two years now (my KPW1 is just over 2,5 years old), and I like it a lot.

Does something like this exist for the Voyage, with only a cutout for the light sensor? And, if it does, do the page turn sensors work through the cover? (Which would mean: do they react to pressure, or to touch?)

If you know of a case that satisfies my requirements, I'd be glad if you point it out to me.... I have bought and given away/thrown away five or six cases for my current KPW1, and I don't want to go through that again should I decide to upgrade.

Personally I'd avoid that particular brand, they have an appealing reputation with awful customer service. I also.had a different case from them which drained my battery dead in 22 hours and nearly bricked my Voyage.

I assume you mean an "appalling" (very bad) reputation instead of an "appealing" (attractive/good) one Thanks for the heads-up.

[Katsunami]

Originally Posted by drofgnal

I bought an ACcase book style cover with the fake leather. It's a nice case I like alot. I'd love to have a Oberon case someday, but can't justify the cost.

This one?

It looks OK; it seems to be the non-Origami version of the case I posted.

Actually, I always find the same 3-4 cases, but by different brands.

[Josieb1]

Originally Posted by Katsunami

This one?

It looks OK; it seems to be the non-Origami version of the case I posted.

Actually, I always find the same 3-4 cases, but by different brands.

I have that case and its very good. i even have that colour. I may have misunderstood your requirements tbh, sorry, there are lots of book style quite compact cases but most have auto wake so i doubt you'll find one without at least a magnetic in the closure.

I have this case in quite a few colours, but it doesn't enclose all the kindle just the sides and the corners.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Slim-B...item35ebd9e203