Accessories How do y'all protect your screens without a cover?

hleo12 · 02-05-2022, 11:41 PM

Hi y'all.

I've been with my Kindle Basic for a bout 2 weeks now.

I bought it with a sleep cover and honestly, I'm not loving the cover. I don't know if it's the cover I bought but the edge/lip of the cover just digs into my palm when I'm using it one handed. And I don't like the added thickness.

I very much prefer reading on it without the case, but I do worry about dropping it or banging it somewhere while I'm carrying it (Buying a Kindle in this country is a headache itself, so I'd like to not break this one so soon). So today I ordered a clear case for it. Like this, but for the basic.

Now, going back to my question.

To those of you who don't use a cover/case, how do you guys protect the Kindle's screen when you put it in your bag or something? I use a small sling bag so things in there are pretty squished together. I feel like the screen will break if I just bend it slightly.

Sirtel · 02-06-2022, 12:14 AM

I only read at home and never take my ereaders out with me. But if I did, I'd use a padded sleeve or something like that.

hleo12 · 02-06-2022, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirtel

I only read at home and never take my ereaders out with me. But if I did, I'd use a padded sleeve or something like that.

Padded in what way? Like extra foam, or a plastic insert? I've been peeping some and thinking of ordering one.

Sirtel · 02-06-2022, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hleo12

Padded in what way? Like extra foam, or a plastic insert? I've been peeping some and thinking of ordering one.

Haven't really thought about it, as I don't plan to carry an ereader around with me.

Quoth · 02-06-2022, 05:04 AM

I only worry about a cover on an ereader leaving the house. But don't set it on a chair or bed!

I use a zipped writing case just the right size to store an infrequently used 7.8" that I occasionally take from the house in a bag. They are vulnerable in a bag or in a neoprene type sleeve (only protects against scratches).

My Libra has a stiff front cover on the case and I made a cover for the PRS-350 out of a €2 hardback A6 size notebook with pages removed. Two self adhesive velcro strip pads on reader back and the self adhesive hook part on inside rear of notebook cover.

JSWolf · 02-06-2022, 10:25 AM

I suggest you try another cover. Once you find a cover you like, you'll have no need to take it out of the cover. I've had a Reader for 14 years. Every Reader has had a cover.

hleo12 · 02-06-2022, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quoth

I only worry about a cover on an ereader leaving the house. But don't set it on a chair or bed!

I use a zipped writing case just the right size to store an infrequently used 7.8" that I occasionally take from the house in a bag. They are vulnerable in a bag or in a neoprene type sleeve (only protects against scratches).

My Libra has a stiff front cover on the case and I made a cover for the PRS-350 out of a €2 hardback A6 size notebook with pages removed. Two self adhesive velcro strip pads on reader back and the self adhesive hook part on inside rear of notebook cover.

Speaking of beds. That's what happened to my old Kobo Glo. I put it on the edge of the bed, and I woke up with the screen cracked. I guess I rolled over it while sleeping

I guess I could DIY a sleeve/pouch with some hard plastic of thick cardboard as an insert.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

I suggest you try another cover. Once you find a cover you like, you'll have no need to take it out of the cover. I've had a Reader for 14 years. Every Reader has had a cover.

Unfortunately for me, all the covers available here are the same.

cvkemp · 02-06-2022, 11:07 AM

I have the Amazon Kindle cloth cover for my PW5 and I love it.

Deskisamess · 02-06-2022, 11:31 AM

My e-readers have always lived in covers. I tend to buy lower cost 3rd party covers, and have returned a few over the years because of sharp edges or slick surfaces. I don't take the Kindles out of their covers, unless I'm changing the cover. I like the added thickness the covers give...trying to hold on to very thin devices kills my old hands.

ZodWallop · 02-06-2022, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hleo12

I guess I could DIY a sleeve/pouch with some hard plastic of thick cardboard as an insert.

Just go to Amazon and search Kindle sleeve. Or try eBay. Or Etsy.

No need to Jerry-rig one yourself unless you just want the challenge.

hleo12 · 02-06-2022, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ZodWallop

Just go to Amazon and search Kindle sleeve. Or try eBay. Or Etsy.

No need to Jerry-rig one yourself unless you just want the challenge.

The delivery fee for Amazon here is more expensive than the product itself. eBay here is just a knock off of AliExpress. I searched and only got 4 listings of the same product but they jacked up the price up to 300%. And etsy is just too expensive for what it is for international customers.

So jerry-rigging it is.

If all else fails, I might just knit one myself

Paperbackstash · 02-08-2022, 10:53 AM

I use a sleeve when it's not in use.

JSWolf · 02-08-2022, 04:09 PM

The problem with a sleeve is that when you have the Reader out of the sleeve there is ZERO extra protection.

Sirtel · 02-08-2022, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

The problem with a sleeve is that when you have the Reader out of the sleeve there is ZERO extra protection.

And also zero extra weight. Which, for me, is more important of the two.

JSWolf · 02-08-2022, 04:17 PM

hleo12, I suggest you try eBay to see if you can find another cover. Where is it you live so someone may be able to find other covers you can get. And what cover did you get that you do not like? I've never had a problem with any Amazon cover that I've held digging into my hand. My PW3 has an Amazon cover and it's not a problem.

02-05-2022, 11:41 PM	#1
hleo12 Guru Posts: 655 Karma: 5078890 Join Date: Feb 2014 Device: Kobo Glo (deceased), Kindle 4th, Kindle Basic 10th Generation	How do y'all protect your screens without a cover? Hi y'all. I've been with my Kindle Basic for a bout 2 weeks now. I bought it with a sleep cover and honestly, I'm not loving the cover. I don't know if it's the cover I bought but the edge/lip of the cover just digs into my palm when I'm using it one handed. And I don't like the added thickness. I very much prefer reading on it without the case, but I do worry about dropping it or banging it somewhere while I'm carrying it (Buying a Kindle in this country is a headache itself, so I'd like to not break this one so soon). So today I ordered a clear case for it. Like this, but for the basic. Now, going back to my question. To those of you who don't use a cover/case, how do you guys protect the Kindle's screen when you put it in your bag or something? I use a small sling bag so things in there are pretty squished together. I feel like the screen will break if I just bend it slightly.

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Sirtel Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,473 Karma: 239219543 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Estonia Device: Kobo Sage & Libra 2	I only read at home and never take my ereaders out with me. But if I did, I'd use a padded sleeve or something like that.

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Quoth Still reading Posts: 14,033 Karma: 105092227 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Ireland Device: All 4 Kinds: epub eink, Kindle, android eink, NxtPaper	I only worry about a cover on an ereader leaving the house. But don't set it on a chair or bed! I use a zipped writing case just the right size to store an infrequently used 7.8" that I occasionally take from the house in a bag. They are vulnerable in a bag or in a neoprene type sleeve (only protects against scratches). My Libra has a stiff front cover on the case and I made a cover for the PRS-350 out of a €2 hardback A6 size notebook with pages removed. Two self adhesive velcro strip pads on reader back and the self adhesive hook part on inside rear of notebook cover.

02-06-2022, 10:25 AM	#6
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,756 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I suggest you try another cover. Once you find a cover you like, you'll have no need to take it out of the cover. I've had a Reader for 14 years. Every Reader has had a cover.

02-06-2022, 11:07 AM	#8
cvkemp Loving life Posts: 1,430 Karma: 7991496 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hot Springs Village, Arkansas Device: PaperWhite 6 SE, Fire HD8	I have the Amazon Kindle cloth cover for my PW5 and I love it.

02-06-2022, 11:31 AM	#9
Deskisamess Wizard Posts: 2,752 Karma: 45301087 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ohio Device: iPhone 13 Pro, iPad mini, iPad Pro 12.9",Paperwhite 6.8", Scribe 2022	My e-readers have always lived in covers. I tend to buy lower cost 3rd party covers, and have returned a few over the years because of sharp edges or slick surfaces. I don't take the Kindles out of their covers, unless I'm changing the cover. I like the added thickness the covers give...trying to hold on to very thin devices kills my old hands.

02-08-2022, 10:53 AM	#12
Paperbackstash Wizard Posts: 1,656 Karma: 20102554 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Central Florida Device: Oasis 3, PW 3 & 5, Fire HD 8 & 10	I use a sleeve when it's not in use.

02-08-2022, 04:09 PM	#13
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,756 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	The problem with a sleeve is that when you have the Reader out of the sleeve there is ZERO extra protection.

02-08-2022, 04:17 PM	#15
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,756 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	hleo12, I suggest you try eBay to see if you can find another cover. Where is it you live so someone may be able to find other covers you can get. And what cover did you get that you do not like? I've never had a problem with any Amazon cover that I've held digging into my hand. My PW3 has an Amazon cover and it's not a problem.