Best type of case for me.... Anyone have m-Edge?

crutnacker · 03-20-2010, 11:51 PM

I'm trying to decide what kind of case to get (currently my kindle is in a 98 cent padded envelope). Here's what I'm thinking

I want one that protects the Kindle and screen while in a backpack or other bag.
I want to be able to read it without having to fold back half the case (meaning the wallet type seems to be out).

The m-Edge Leisure looks pretty cool, but I'm wondering how well it protects the screen against pressure and bounces. The m-Edge touring also looks great, but of course, it is a sleeve and won't provide protection while reading.

What to get....

kindlekitten · 03-21-2010, 01:31 AM

I have both the m-edge and Oberon. they are both very good covers and I feel my Kindles are safe in them. the Oberon is thicker with a very rugged leather case. I have tock both of them in my Camelbak and skied with them without worrying. I would almost be willing to step on my Oberon to prove the point, but money is tight at the moment in case my black cloud should reappear

Almas · 03-21-2010, 03:07 AM

Oberon cases are gorgeous.. but oh so expensive!!

kindlekitten · 03-21-2010, 11:46 AM

yeah, but it's pretty much a one time expense and so worth it!

bwaldron · 03-21-2010, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

I have both the m-edge and Oberon. they are both very good covers and I feel my Kindles are safe in them. the Oberon is thicker with a very rugged leather case.

I have M-Edge and Oberon as well, and agree.

I prefer the Oberon. One negative (for me) about the M-Edge is that the grey interior tends to get dirty after using it folded back for weeks.

kindlekitten · 03-21-2010, 07:48 PM

I was volunteering at a dog event today and left my Kindle with Oberon on a table outside. we got a drenching northwest spring rain. the Kindle and the inside of the Oberon were snug and dry!

Jzz · 03-23-2010, 10:26 AM

The Touring sleeve (black) works for me. I've had my Kindle for about 2 months and it's constantly in my full backpack. The material is fairly stiff, so the Kindle is well protected. I prefer a naked Kindle, so I pull it out, lie it on the sleeve and read. Also, it looks and feels good.

kevindorsey · 03-23-2010, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Almas

Oberon cases are gorgeous.. but oh so expensive!!

They are all somewhat pricey.

TallMomof2 · 03-23-2010, 03:37 PM

The M-Edge has great covers if you want to keep a booklight with your Kindle. The Oberon covers are works of art and IMO have great hand feel.

grooks · 03-23-2010, 05:14 PM

The OP asked about the Leisure Jacket. I have one of these and if you plan to carry it in a backpack with other items, you can turn it over so the screen faces down then turn it back over when you plan to read. You just have to unzip the jacket each time you want to flip your Kindle.

Almas · 03-24-2010, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by kevindorsey

They are all somewhat pricey.

Agree. But the M-Edge ones are slightly more reasonable. Love the Oberon ones though. They are beautiful.

Almas · 03-25-2010, 04:22 AM

Just convinced hubby to get me an Oberon case as a wedding anniversary present

The PRS-600 was meant to be a birthday and anniversary present but I talked him into making it just a birthday present! Hehe.

Can't wait to get my Oberon case now

kindlekitten · 03-25-2010, 08:29 AM

you'll be so pleased! any idea which one you will be getting? I've decided to start lobbying for one of the totebags!

Octochick · 03-25-2010, 03:18 PM

I posted a cover guide with photos on my blog a few months ago, it might be helpful...

cover guide

Almas · 03-30-2010, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

you'll be so pleased! any idea which one you will be getting? I've decided to start lobbying for one of the totebags!

It was SO hard to decide! I left it up to hubby in the end, since he was getting me the present. I think he got me the Roof Of Heaven in blue. It was posted last week and I just checked and it's arrived in Aus. Hopefully delivery tomorrow or the next day

I love browsing the Oberson website. All their products are gorgeous!

03-20-2010, 11:51 PM	#1
crutnacker Connoisseur Posts: 54 Karma: 850 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: None	Best type of case for me.... Anyone have m-Edge? I'm trying to decide what kind of case to get (currently my kindle is in a 98 cent padded envelope). Here's what I'm thinking I want one that protects the Kindle and screen while in a backpack or other bag. I want to be able to read it without having to fold back half the case (meaning the wallet type seems to be out). The m-Edge Leisure looks pretty cool, but I'm wondering how well it protects the screen against pressure and bounces. The m-Edge touring also looks great, but of course, it is a sleeve and won't provide protection while reading. What to get....

03-25-2010, 03:18 PM	#14
Octochick Zealot Posts: 104 Karma: 274 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Atlanta Device: Kindle	I posted a cover guide with photos on my blog a few months ago, it might be helpful... cover guide Last edited by Octochick; 03-25-2010 at 03:52 PM.

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03-21-2010, 01:31 AM	#2
kindlekitten Professional Adventuress Posts: 13,368 Karma: 50260224 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Olympic Peninsula on the OTHER Washington! (the big green clean one on the west coast!) Device: Kindle, the original! Times Two! and gifting an International Kindle	I have both the m-edge and Oberon. they are both very good covers and I feel my Kindles are safe in them. the Oberon is thicker with a very rugged leather case. I have tock both of them in my Camelbak and skied with them without worrying. I would almost be willing to step on my Oberon to prove the point, but money is tight at the moment in case my black cloud should reappear

03-21-2010, 03:07 AM	#3
Almas Addict Posts: 330 Karma: 4099 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Brisbane, Australia Device: Kindle Touch; Sony PRS-600	Oberon cases are gorgeous.. but oh so expensive!!

03-21-2010, 11:46 AM	#4
kindlekitten Professional Adventuress Posts: 13,368 Karma: 50260224 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Olympic Peninsula on the OTHER Washington! (the big green clean one on the west coast!) Device: Kindle, the original! Times Two! and gifting an International Kindle	yeah, but it's pretty much a one time expense and so worth it!

03-21-2010, 07:48 PM	#6
kindlekitten Professional Adventuress Posts: 13,368 Karma: 50260224 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Olympic Peninsula on the OTHER Washington! (the big green clean one on the west coast!) Device: Kindle, the original! Times Two! and gifting an International Kindle	I was volunteering at a dog event today and left my Kindle with Oberon on a table outside. we got a drenching northwest spring rain. the Kindle and the inside of the Oberon were snug and dry!

03-23-2010, 10:26 AM	#7
Jzz Member Posts: 20 Karma: 12 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Kindle2	The Touring sleeve (black) works for me. I've had my Kindle for about 2 months and it's constantly in my full backpack. The material is fairly stiff, so the Kindle is well protected. I prefer a naked Kindle, so I pull it out, lie it on the sleeve and read. Also, it looks and feels good.

03-23-2010, 03:37 PM	#9
TallMomof2 Kindlephilia Posts: 2,017 Karma: 1139255 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Snowpacolypse 2010 Device: Too many to count	The M-Edge has great covers if you want to keep a booklight with your Kindle. The Oberon covers are works of art and IMO have great hand feel.

03-23-2010, 05:14 PM	#10
grooks Wizard Posts: 1,326 Karma: 30250 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Myers, FL Device: Pocketbook Era, Kobo Forma	The OP asked about the Leisure Jacket. I have one of these and if you plan to carry it in a backpack with other items, you can turn it over so the screen faces down then turn it back over when you plan to read. You just have to unzip the jacket each time you want to flip your Kindle.

03-25-2010, 04:22 AM	#12
Almas Addict Posts: 330 Karma: 4099 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Brisbane, Australia Device: Kindle Touch; Sony PRS-600	Just convinced hubby to get me an Oberon case as a wedding anniversary present The PRS-600 was meant to be a birthday and anniversary present but I talked him into making it just a birthday present! Hehe. Can't wait to get my Oberon case now

03-25-2010, 08:29 AM	#13
kindlekitten Professional Adventuress Posts: 13,368 Karma: 50260224 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Olympic Peninsula on the OTHER Washington! (the big green clean one on the west coast!) Device: Kindle, the original! Times Two! and gifting an International Kindle	you'll be so pleased! any idea which one you will be getting? I've decided to start lobbying for one of the totebags!