Accessories New Leather Kindle Covers from Oberon - Page 2

RickyMaveety · 11-24-2008, 10:38 PM

Oh, these are lovely!! Although, I would love it if they made a zipper cover that was tooled. That would be my ultimate have to purchase case.

badgoodDeb · 11-26-2008, 04:50 PM

I saw their pics of the new corners, and I must admit I'm jealous! However, since they wrote back to my email and said they are only doing a limited set of designs this year, I won't regret my decision to buy a 6x9 journal and convert the cover. I cut the front cover off my original Kindle case (since there was no way I was going to use it again) and nestled the back cover into the slot for the journal to fit. I added velcro to the right edge only -- and it also serves to keep the orig-case-back-cover securely in place, since it can't move against the velcro. The Oberon designed-to-fit-a-Kindle is only 8 inches tall, so mine has an extra 1/2 inch on top and bottom (see 2nd shot). But since it is such lovely leather, I don't mind it!

Here are the shots of the cover design I chose:

daffy4u · 11-26-2008, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badgoodDeb

I saw their pics of the new corners, and I must admit I'm jealous! However, since they wrote back to my email and said they are only doing a limited set of designs this year, I won't regret my decision to buy a 6x9 journal and convert the cover. I cut the front cover off my original Kindle case (since there was no way I was going to use it again) and nestled the back cover into the slot for the journal to fit. I added velcro to the right edge only -- and it also serves to keep the orig-case-back-cover securely in place, since it can't move against the velcro. The Oberon designed-to-fit-a-Kindle is only 8 inches tall, so mine has an extra 1/2 inch on top and bottom (see 2nd shot). But since it is such lovely leather, I don't mind it!

Here are the shots of the cover design I chose:

Very creative on your part.

I like the extra 1/2 inch on the top and bottom for more protection.

Octochick · 12-09-2008, 04:44 PM

I got the Avenue of Trees cover and I think it is beautiful. I agree these are works of art. They are handmade and amazing quality. IMO, well worth the price and something I will use for the life of my Kindle.

Here are pics of mine... along with a great little case I got on Esty from this seller. My Kindle in the cover, fits perfectly and I can fit it all into my purse.

They also made them so they will stand up on their own, great when you want to read hands free.

desertgrandma · 12-09-2008, 04:49 PM

Beautiful.

Buttercup · 02-13-2009, 07:15 PM

I'm dying to get the Butterfly cover! I'm just so torn between velcro and corners ... ugh.

vbtwo31984 · 02-24-2009, 11:58 PM

These covers are absolutely gorgeous. I just preordered one, can't wait to get it. Too bad they're saying that they'll start shipping in the second half of March and that's still another month away.

krisk · 02-25-2009, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buttercup

I'm dying to get the Butterfly cover! I'm just so torn between velcro and corners ... ugh.

Corners!!!! CORNERS!!! corners corners corners!

The cover that I cannot remember the name of relied on velcro. It was HORRID! The Oberon covers look like they copy the M-edge almost exactly and they have been PERFECT!!!! (My kindle skis!)

Meemo · 02-25-2009, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buttercup

I'm dying to get the Butterfly cover! I'm just so torn between velcro and corners ... ugh.

I got the velcro & I love it. I love the way it looks like the Kindle is "floating" in the cover - very clean look. And it's very secure. Now if you prefer reading on a "naked" Kindle, the corners are probably a better choice, but I always read with the cover on.

krisk · 02-25-2009, 02:34 AM

A-hem!!! My Kindle always comes to bed.... naked.

Meemo · 02-25-2009, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krisk

A-hem!!! My Kindle always comes to bed.... naked.

Hence your aversion to the velcro - understood!

krisk · 02-25-2009, 02:54 PM

Indeed!

leadie · 02-26-2009, 09:25 PM

I just received my Oberon Creekbed Maple cover! It's gorgeous! Almost makes me overcome Kindle 2 envy (ok, not quite).

Buttercup · 02-27-2009, 12:39 AM

I got my Butterfly (with corners) last week and omg is it ever gorgeous!

svakanda · 02-27-2009, 06:36 AM

naked Kindle definitely > velco Kindle.

see???

11-26-2008, 04:50 PM	#17
badgoodDeb Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,550 Karma: 64462893 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Harrisburg outskirts Device: Palms, K1-4s, iPads, iPhones, KV, KO1	I saw their pics of the new corners, and I must admit I'm jealous! However, since they wrote back to my email and said they are only doing a limited set of designs this year, I won't regret my decision to buy a 6x9 journal and convert the cover. I cut the front cover off my original Kindle case (since there was no way I was going to use it again) and nestled the back cover into the slot for the journal to fit. I added velcro to the right edge only -- and it also serves to keep the orig-case-back-cover securely in place, since it can't move against the velcro. The Oberon designed-to-fit-a-Kindle is only 8 inches tall, so mine has an extra 1/2 inch on top and bottom (see 2nd shot). But since it is such lovely leather, I don't mind it! Here are the shots of the cover design I chose: Attached Thumbnails

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11-24-2008, 10:38 PM	#16
RickyMaveety Holy S**T!!! Posts: 5,213 Karma: 108401 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego, California!! Device: Kindle and iPad	Oh, these are lovely!! Although, I would love it if they made a zipper cover that was tooled. That would be my ultimate have to purchase case.

12-09-2008, 04:44 PM	#19
Octochick Zealot Posts: 104 Karma: 274 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Atlanta Device: Kindle	I got the Avenue of Trees cover and I think it is beautiful. I agree these are works of art. They are handmade and amazing quality. IMO, well worth the price and something I will use for the life of my Kindle. Here are pics of mine... along with a great little case I got on Esty from this seller. My Kindle in the cover, fits perfectly and I can fit it all into my purse. They also made them so they will stand up on their own, great when you want to read hands free.

12-09-2008, 04:49 PM	#20
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Beautiful.

02-13-2009, 07:15 PM	#21
Buttercup Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Amazon Kindle	I'm dying to get the Butterfly cover! I'm just so torn between velcro and corners ... ugh.

02-24-2009, 11:58 PM	#22
vbtwo31984 Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kindle	These covers are absolutely gorgeous. I just preordered one, can't wait to get it. Too bad they're saying that they'll start shipping in the second half of March and that's still another month away.

02-25-2009, 02:34 AM	#25
krisk Wizard Posts: 2,148 Karma: 8229 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the road again Device: kindle	A-hem!!! My Kindle always comes to bed.... naked.

02-25-2009, 02:54 PM	#27
krisk Wizard Posts: 2,148 Karma: 8229 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the road again Device: kindle	Indeed!

02-26-2009, 09:25 PM	#28
leadie Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kindle	I just received my Oberon Creekbed Maple cover! It's gorgeous! Almost makes me overcome Kindle 2 envy (ok, not quite).

02-27-2009, 12:39 AM	#29
Buttercup Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Amazon Kindle	I got my Butterfly (with corners) last week and omg is it ever gorgeous!

02-27-2009, 06:36 AM	#30
svakanda Enthusiast Posts: 31 Karma: 44 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: none	naked Kindle definitely > velco Kindle. see???