Libra Libra Cover Choice, Origami or Book?

[Uncle Robin]

A longtime ditherer here, still toying with getting a Libra - will the origami cases shown work in portrait mode with the buttons on the left? The image shows the buttons on the right, I would need to be able to have the case hold the device in portrait mode with the buttons on the left.

[davidfor]

Originally Posted by Uncle Robin

A longtime ditherer here, still toying with getting a Libra - will the origami cases shown work in portrait mode with the buttons on the left? The image shows the buttons on the right, I would need to be able to have the case hold the device in portrait mode with the buttons on the left.

I just checked, it works in all four orientations of the screen. That's with the official Kobo case. I haven't tried any others.

[MarciaCat]

Originally Posted by davidfor

I just checked, it works in all four orientations of the screen. That's with the official Kobo case. I haven't tried any others.

Thank you for checking, I’ve looked at so many cover listings and none showed vertical except that single picture on the Kobo website. Now all I have to do is wait for my reader to get here, the tracking says 2-9 days. I have a feeling San Diego is closer to nine days than two.

[Uncle Robin]

Originally Posted by davidfor

I just checked, it works in all four orientations of the screen. That's with the official Kobo case. I haven't tried any others.

Thank you!

[Skydog]

@MarciaCat

Please note my original post. The third party cases that are of the same design as Kobo's, specifically the fold lines, work in the same way -- either portrait or landscape mode. However, they are definitely more flimsy (thinner) in comparison.

The Kobo is superior in build and materials and more robust. If you will be utilizing the stand feature I would highly recommend the better quality Kobo official case. You will not be disappointed.

[mirage]

I'm a Californian thinking of ordering from Indigo, too, MarciaCat. 2-9 days doesn't seem so bad. Their website suggests it can be longer than that to the US. It's much easier to get Kobo devices in Canada than in the US. How much did they charge for shipping?

[MarciaCat]

Originally Posted by mirage

I'm a Californian thinking of ordering from Indigo, too, MarciaCat. 2-9 days doesn't seem so bad. Their website suggests it can be longer than that to the US. It's much easier to get Kobo devices in Canada than in the US. How much did they charge for shipping?

$19.67CAD, less than $15USD. My total, paid through Paypal, came to $168.12USD. Using the San Diego sales tax rate of 7.75%, I saved $15.04 over buying in the US. I’ll be sure to post once it arrives so you’ll have a better idea of actual shipping time. They gave an estimated delivery date of June 24 but I’m sure it’s gonna be here before that, 2-9 business days from when it shipped is June 16.

[MarciaCat]

Originally Posted by Skydog

@MarciaCat

Please note my original post. The third party cases that are of the same design as Kobo's, specifically the fold lines, work in the same way -- either portrait or landscape mode. However, they are definitely more flimsy (thinner) in comparison.

The Kobo is superior in build and materials and more robust. If you will be utilizing the stand feature I would highly recommend the better quality Kobo official case. You will not be disappointed.

I did note that; if they had a color I liked (like red, or a pattern) I might have considered it but the $40 price seems a bit steep to me. Maybe if I find one on sale I’d go for it.

[mirage]

Originally Posted by MarciaCat

$19.67CAD, less than $15USD. My total, paid through Paypal, came to $168.12USD. Using the San Diego sales tax rate of 7.75%, I saved $15.04 over buying in the US. I’ll be sure to post once it arrives so you’ll have a better idea of actual shipping time. They gave an estimated delivery date of June 24 but I’m sure it’s gonna be here before that, 2-9 business days from when it shipped is June 16.

I ordered a Clara HD from Walmart, a place I never patronize, because it was on sale for $90 plus tax. But it never showed up and is now backordered with no ETA. I'm thinking that whatever inventory vendors have now for that device is all they'll ever have. Maybe a new model is imminent, perhaps the rumored Nia. With the pandemic, it's hard to get direct info, even to the degree that they'd normally give it, from any of these companies.

So I've been looking into alternatives with Indigo being an appealing one. Their customer service phone number is down because of the pandemic, too. I see that it would be $118 delivered, pretty much the same as Walmart's original price, but minus the tax. Not nearly as good as the sale price, but I'd feel better than I'd feel buying from Walmart.

Back to something resembling the original post, I already have the Kobo branded case for the Clara HD, which I'll return if I never get the device. It feels solid and the reading stand, which is not the origami style, is pretty stable and usable. Aesthetically, it's not exciting, but it would appear that it'll do the job. I've never bought any of these covers for any device that was all that durable. I got a pricey name brand one for an iPad that didn't hold up much better than the Amazon ones do.

[filmo]

I really like my Libra cover better than all of my old reader's covers. The many ways I can fold it to support it in hand or on a table. When it goes to sleep, close then open cover is easiest way to quickly restart reading. I also like page turn buttons giving me a great option. I can read on one of my tablets or computers but ereaders are best. Amazon has better dictionary than Kobo readers.

[MarciaCat]

Originally Posted by Skydog

@MarciaCat

Please note my original post. The third party cases that are of the same design as Kobo's, specifically the fold lines, work in the same way -- either portrait or landscape mode. However, they are definitely more flimsy (thinner) in comparison.

The Kobo is superior in build and materials and more robust. If you will be utilizing the stand feature I would highly recommend the better quality Kobo official case. You will not be disappointed.

Originally Posted by MarciaCat

I did note that; if they had a color I liked (like red, or a pattern) I might have considered it but the $40 price seems a bit steep to me. Maybe if I find one on sale I’d go for it.

So...I was browsing eBay and lo and behold came across an open box Kobo cover in turquoise at 45% off + an additional 15% off! So I snapped it up for $19.77 ($18.35 + $1.42 tax) and free shipping; it’ll be here by Wednesday.

I haven’t had an OEM cover since my beautiful red Sony PRS-600 when Sony had fancy Dooney & Bourke embossed leather covers in red and black.

[Skydog]

Originally Posted by MarciaCat

So...I was browsing eBay and lo and behold came across an open box Kobo cover in turquoise at 45% off + an additional 15% off! So I snapped it up for $19.77 ($18.35 + $1.42 tax) and free shipping; it’ll be here by Wednesday.

I haven’t had an OEM cover since my beautiful red Sony PRS-600 when Sony had fancy Dooney & Bourke embossed leather covers in red and black.

Great find! I think you will be quite pleased.

[Gordo29]

Originally Posted by MarciaCat

I just checked the Kobo website and it appears it does! This is the first picture I’ve seen of it in portrait mode, I never looked at the official cover before since I wasn’t planning on spending $40 on it.

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Hi MarciaCat

This is the one I purchased ($20 CAD) and I'm perfectly happy with it:

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Gordo29

Looks like you've already purchased, and a great deal to boot! My post is therefore a little late!

[MarciaCat]

Talk about perfect timing, the cover arrived about 1-1/2 hours before the reader arrived in a poorly packed oversized box that had no filler to keep the contents from shifting or the box from being partially crushed and gaping open, necessitating the post office to use a couple yards Priority Mail tape on it as shown in the pictures below. Luckily the reader was well packed inside it’s box!

I got it all set up in no time and checked out a couple Overdrive library books. It’s now charging up, it came about 60% charged. I look forward to putting it through it’s paces and loading some of my Calibre library tonight and in the coming days.

Skydog, you were right, I love the Kobo cover!

[Skydog]

Originally Posted by MarciaCat

Talk about perfect timing, the cover arrived about 1-1/2 hours before the reader arrived in a poorly packed oversized box that had no filler to keep the contents from shifting or the box from being partially crushed and gaping open, necessitating the post office to use a couple yards Priority Mail tape on it as shown in the pictures below. Luckily the reader was well packed inside it’s box!

I got it all set up in no time and checked out a couple Overdrive library books. It’s now charging up, it came about 60% charged. I look forward to putting it through it’s paces and loading some of my Calibre library tonight and in the coming days.

Skydog, you were right, I love the Kobo cover!

Enjoy your Libra!