Coverless...

Riocaz · 01-19-2009, 06:51 AM

I dropped my reader last night... Softly. Onto a matress...

And the plastic clip of the cover snapped.

MickeyC · 01-19-2009, 07:45 AM

Bummer Riocaz. You might replace it with the Sony cover with the integrated light.

Or, I use both the MEdge Executive and Leisure covers and like them fine. You can get details here https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...ighlight=medge

And they will accept a UK Visa card.

And, hows this for customer support. The zipper broke on the Leisure cover so I sent MEdge an email asking how much it would cost to get repaired and, bang, they sent me a new one, no charge.

Be sure and let us know what you end up doing.

llasram · 01-19-2009, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Riocaz

I dropped my reader last night... Softly. Onto a matress...

And the plastic clip of the cover snapped.

Similar thing happened to me. At least neither of our screens broke!

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Originally Posted by cassidym

Bummer Riocaz. You might replace it with the Sony cover with the integrated light.

That's what I did, although I think I prefer the lightless cover. The 99% of the time I'm not using the light, it's just the big hunk of plastic flipped to the left adding mass and volume to the Reader. When using the light though, it's great

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MickeyC · 01-19-2009, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by llasram

That's what I did, although I think I prefer the lightless cover. The 99% of the time I'm not using the light, it's just the big hunk of plastic flipped to the left adding mass and volume to the Reader. When using the light though, it's great

.

Me too. I have a clip on light that works just fine. If I needed a light most of the time, I'd get the integrated light but, for my uses, the clip on light works fine.

Riocaz · 01-19-2009, 09:37 AM

Anyone know how long shipping from m-edge generally takes?

I'm not sure how long I want to go coverless. And Waterstones is just up the road...

Riocaz · 01-19-2009, 09:40 AM

It's amazing how much lighter (given that the cover isn't exactly heavy, nowhere near the weight of the reader itself) and flimsier the reader feels without the cover.

Not to mention the difference in grip

lilac_jive · 01-19-2009, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Riocaz

Anyone know how long shipping from m-edge generally takes?

I'm not sure how long I want to go coverless. And Waterstones is just up the road...

Will the M-edge completely replace the PRS505 cover? I'm sure waterstones has extra covers, I know Borders in the US does. They even have hot pink

Riocaz · 01-19-2009, 09:51 AM

As it holds the reader via a very different method (4 corner tabs) it completely replaces the original cover.

http://www.buymedge.com/p_Sony505Expics.html

I was considering the bookarmor cover too (as it has a backstrap for holding it more easily with one hand). But it apparently requires the original cover. Which seemed pretty much pointless to me.

lilac_jive · 01-19-2009, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riocaz

As it holds the reader via a very different method (4 corner tabs) it completely replaces the original cover.

http://www.buymedge.com/p_Sony505Expics.html

I was considering the bookarmor cover too (as it has a backstrap for holding it more easily with one hand). But it apparently requires the original cover. Which seemed pretty much pointless to me.

Oh well then get the M edge. I hear they are awesome.

I have just a slip on cover for my reader that goes over the original just to give it some spunk.

MickeyC · 01-19-2009, 10:47 AM

I've found MEdge to be pretty responsive. OTOH, they are only 60 miles away from where I live and considerably farther from the UK. But I am pleased with both the Executive and Leisure covers.

grooks · 01-19-2009, 11:34 AM

I have the executive and leisure cover from m-edge and really like them. The leisure is used when working out and don't want to get perspiration on the screen. The executive is nicely padded and used when I travel as it has pockets for boarding passes and credit cards/identification cards.

Billydog · 01-19-2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by grooks

I have the executive and leisure cover from m-edge and really like them. The leisure is used when working out and don't want to get perspiration on the screen. The executive is nicely padded and used when I travel as it has pockets for boarding passes and credit cards/identification cards.

Does the small strap for keeping the cover closed not get in the way? I was thinking of buying but this turned me off. Is it not kind of flapping around as you read?

MickeyC · 01-19-2009, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Billydog

Does the small strap for keeping the cover closed not get in the way? I was thinking of buying but this turned me off. Is it not kind of flapping around as you read?

It doesn't bother me at all. I keep it trapped between the front and back covers when I have it opened and the front cover folded onto the back.

grooks · 01-19-2009, 03:18 PM

cassidym is correct. The front cover will fold around to the back then the small strap will fold backwards and tuck into the regular slot.

babyd · 01-19-2009, 04:04 PM

you can buy the tri-fold cover from waterstones stores, and its brilliant,i highly recommend it, comfortable and secure.

01-19-2009, 06:51 AM	#1
Riocaz Fulfilled but not by iRex Posts: 932 Karma: 286846 Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Device: Far too many	Coverless... I dropped my reader last night... Softly. Onto a matress... And the plastic clip of the cover snapped.

01-19-2009, 09:51 AM	#8
Riocaz Fulfilled but not by iRex Posts: 932 Karma: 286846 Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Device: Far too many	As it holds the reader via a very different method (4 corner tabs) it completely replaces the original cover. http://www.buymedge.com/p_Sony505Expics.html I was considering the bookarmor cover too (as it has a backstrap for holding it more easily with one hand). But it apparently requires the original cover. Which seemed pretty much pointless to me. Last edited by Riocaz; 01-19-2009 at 09:53 AM.

01-19-2009, 07:45 AM	#2
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Bummer Riocaz. You might replace it with the Sony cover with the integrated light. Or, I use both the MEdge Executive and Leisure covers and like them fine. You can get details here https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...ighlight=medge And they will accept a UK Visa card. And, hows this for customer support. The zipper broke on the Leisure cover so I sent MEdge an email asking how much it would cost to get repaired and, bang, they sent me a new one, no charge. Be sure and let us know what you end up doing.

01-19-2009, 09:37 AM	#5
Riocaz Fulfilled but not by iRex Posts: 932 Karma: 286846 Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Device: Far too many	Anyone know how long shipping from m-edge generally takes? I'm not sure how long I want to go coverless. And Waterstones is just up the road...

01-19-2009, 09:40 AM	#6
Riocaz Fulfilled but not by iRex Posts: 932 Karma: 286846 Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Device: Far too many	It's amazing how much lighter (given that the cover isn't exactly heavy, nowhere near the weight of the reader itself) and flimsier the reader feels without the cover. Not to mention the difference in grip

01-19-2009, 10:47 AM	#10
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	I've found MEdge to be pretty responsive. OTOH, they are only 60 miles away from where I live and considerably farther from the UK. But I am pleased with both the Executive and Leisure covers.

01-19-2009, 11:34 AM	#11
grooks Wizard Posts: 1,326 Karma: 30250 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Myers, FL Device: Pocketbook Era, Kobo Forma	I have the executive and leisure cover from m-edge and really like them. The leisure is used when working out and don't want to get perspiration on the screen. The executive is nicely padded and used when I travel as it has pockets for boarding passes and credit cards/identification cards.

01-19-2009, 03:18 PM	#14
grooks Wizard Posts: 1,326 Karma: 30250 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Myers, FL Device: Pocketbook Era, Kobo Forma	cassidym is correct. The front cover will fold around to the back then the small strap will fold backwards and tuck into the regular slot.

01-19-2009, 04:04 PM	#15
babyd Addict Posts: 384 Karma: 1567 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: UK Device: Sony:505, 600, 350, 650, Kindle 3 & PW, Kobo Mini & Aura HD	you can buy the tri-fold cover from waterstones stores, and its brilliant,i highly recommend it, comfortable and secure.