Big thank you for all that helped me

[ZodWallop]

Originally Posted by barryem

Everybody is different. I've been carrying a phone in my pocket for years, long before I got phone service. I used to use them for audiobooks, games and videos. I've never had an accident that damaged one. I've never used a case. Wait, once about 5 or 6 years ago, while walking into the bathroom reading with it in my hand I stumbled and it flew into the toilet and died a horrible death! Fortunately the manufacturer replaced it even though I told them what happened.

My landlady, on the other hand, had to replace her Iphone because every time she dropped it it got damaged a little more till it finally broke. She replaced it about 4 months ago with a Galaxy S8 which she's since dropped and damaged at least 3 or 4 times. it now has a cracked screen which is getting worse and it's probably not going to last much longer.

The Iphone was in one of those damage proof cases. The Galaxy wasn't. It's dying a little faster but neither lasted very long.

I just got a case for my new Nook. I keep my Kindles and Kobos in cases. But I always have a Kobo Aura handy without a case because it fits so nicely in my pocket. Lately I've used my phone instead but that Kobo is probably 3 or 4 years old now and it's been all over the place with me many times and it's still like new.

The benefit of a case is that it makes the device easier to hold and helps me worry less about it. The secret to not breaking these things is very simple: don't drop them. Don't set things down on them. Don't stumble while walking toward the toilet!

Barry

For all the fragility I hear (and believe) about e-ink screens, the only time I broke one was when I slammed on the brakes and whacked my satchel to keep it from flying off the passenger seat. Unfortunately, I whacked right where the Nook's screen was. Even though it was in a sleeve, in a bag, my Palm of Steel broke it.

Soon after, I managed to drop my replacement Aura at the ballet. It fell down into the row in front of me, so it fell a good six feet or more onto concrete and it survived without a scratch.

Now a phone, don't get me started.

[Apache]

The only one I broke was deliberate. I set it on the trunk of my car and drove off with it still there. I saw it fly off and stopped on a side road and walked back to get it. It was laying on the side of the road face up undamaged. As I waited for a line of cars to pass one of them deliberately swerved and ran over it. Lucky for me I had it insured.
Apache

[4691mls]

Something fell on my T1 while I was reading it, causing a 1/8 inch divot in the screen, but it still worked, just as it kept working after all the many times I dropped it over a 5-year period. It's not in use currently but it does still work.

[HLS]

Originally Posted by DNSB

Hmmm... Nook Glowlight 3 at $89, Kindle Oasis at minimum $249.99. Which would you prefer to break?

Though I agree that any ereader belongs in a decent case to protect the screen.

Yes.

B&N caseing or bezel or what ever you call it is that rubberized plastic and is thicker and feels good in the hands. Kindle is all metal ad glass. I feel I can drop the Nook with less heartache. Also I have a good solid case for the Nook and not for the kindle. The kindle case seems kinda flimsy. I want a case that covers every inch and does not cost $50


My first ereader was the 2010 Nook and I scratched the screen real bad just a few months after purchase. I was so mad!

[HLS]

Originally Posted by Thasaidon

Hi

You have taken your fist steps up the Calibre learning curve.

You will need to take many more. I still feel like a sometimes and I have been using Calibre for years.

You can mostly rely on getting sympathetic help in the forums especially if you have checked the manual first.

Ha! i LOOKED AT THE USER MANUAL FOR CALIBRE AND MY EYES GLAZED OVER SO i CAME HERE lol

[barryem]

I guess the case gives some protection in a fall. It's best if stops something from hitting the screen, I would think. But the only real protection is just being careful.

Barry

[JSWolf]

Having a nook STR and knowing how it feels to hold with no case, I have to say that it's not nice. That means the nook Glowlight 3 is also not good given how similar it is. Get a good case and you won't notice how the nG3 is not nice to hold.

[ZodWallop]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Having a nook STR and knowing how it feels to hold with no case, I have to say that it's not nice. That means the nook Glowlight 3 is also not good given how similar it is. Get a good case and you won't notice how the nG3 is not nice to hold.

I never hear anyone but you express that opinion.

My Nook STwG was more pleasant to hold without a case than my Aura is. So is the Glowlight 3 for that matter.

[Cinisajoy]

Originally Posted by ZodWallop

I never hear anyone but you express that opinion.

My Nook STwG was more pleasant to hold without a case than my Aura is. So is the Glowlight 3 for that matter.

He has something against naked.

[ZodWallop]

Originally Posted by Cinisajoy

He has something against naked.

No Hippie Hollow for him, I guess.

[HLS]

Originally Posted by ZodWallop

I never hear anyone but you express that opinion.

My Nook STwG was more pleasant to hold without a case than my Aura is. So is the Glowlight 3 for that matter.

I like the feel of Nook Glowlight 3 without the case better. Like a pillow for my fingers LOL

[HLS]

Originally Posted by ZodWallop

For all the fragility I hear (and believe) about e-ink screens, the only time I broke one was when I slammed on the brakes and whacked my satchel to keep it from flying off the passenger seat. Unfortunately, I whacked right where the Nook's screen was. Even though it was in a sleeve, in a bag, my Palm of Steel broke it.

Soon after, I managed to drop my replacement Aura at the ballet. It fell down into the row in front of me, so it fell a good six feet or more onto concrete and it survived without a scratch.

Now a phone, don't get me started.

I never had an eink face break or shatter. Only damage I had was from a nasty scratch on my 2010 Nook and I suspect that took some pressure. I am not taking the chance on the Kindle tho. I am kinda looking for a sleve

[barryem]

I really like the feel of my Glowlight 3 with or without the case. I have the B&N case for it now and I'm surprised at how nice it is. It won't put the device to sleep when I close it but other than that it's really nice. It's very light and there's an elastic band that can hold the cover shut, although it tends to stay shut very well without using that.

I think it might have some magical properties as well since the big Glowlight 3 seems smaller when it's in the case.

Today I carried it in my front pants pocket most of the day. I was surprised that it fit but it did, easily.

The more I use this thing the more I like it. It's easily the most comfortable ereader to old in my hand of all those I have. I'm even starting to use the page turn buttons, something I never do on my Voyage.

Barry

[ZodWallop]

Originally Posted by barryem

I really like the feel of my Glowlight 3 with or without the case. I have the B&N case for it now and I'm surprised at how nice it is. It won't put the device to sleep when I close it but other than that it's really nice. It's very light and there's an elastic band that can hold the cover shut, although it tends to stay shut very well without using that.

I think it might have some magical properties as well since the big Glowlight 3 seems smaller when it's in the case.

Today I carried it in my front pants pocket most of the day. I was surprised that it fit but it did, easily.

The more I use this thing the more I like it. It's easily the most comfortable ereader to old in my hand of all those I have. I'm even starting to use the page turn buttons, something I never do on my Voyage.

Barry

Maybe I should look at the official case rather than waiting for the Fintie (though the official case is double the price before shipping).

[maddz]

The screen on my Elonex broke after I levered myself off the sofa with my hand on the case... Being half asleep at the time, I thought it was the paperback I had my weight on. Unfortunately, the screen can't be replaced - I've tried.

The other hardware still works on it.