A case that works - Page 2

DArenson · 05-05-2010, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ficbot

I agree with this. I think my dream reader would be the Kobo's shell with the Kindle's internals. It is lighter and less clunky than the Kindle but I don't love epub and would miss TTS and dictionary support. I got the Kobo primarily to give to my mom. If she doesn't like it, I'll sell it.

Why don't you like epub? For me, epub was one of the reasons I bought a Kobo.

SensualPoet · 05-05-2010, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by pholy

It does fit the Owner's Manual case for my Ford Focus - but then all the 6" readers - except maybe the Kindles - will fit in that.

Hmmm ... Kindle, $259, with case, $289.
Kobo, $149, with Ford Focus and owner's manual case, $32,449.

I think I'll skip the case. I'd be tempted by ficbot's but it's too girly for me.

pholy · 05-05-2010, 02:24 PM

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Kobo, $149, with Ford Focus and owner's manual case, $32,449.

Try for a used Focus, but make sure you get the owner's manual case, worked for me

Purrceyz · 05-05-2010, 08:35 PM

I got my Kobo on the day after it launched. My local chapters recommended a leather Pierre Belvedere case for ereaders about $12 Canadian It's a bit of a tight fit but being leather, it will stretch. (I leave it on when I put it in the case, using power buttin gets pressed by the pressure of the case, turning the reader off.) It's a nice green and looks like a day planner when in the case, I figure it will protect my reader when it's in my purse.

JanuaryF · 05-06-2010, 08:44 AM

So the Nook cover from M-Edge works! It's about 1/8th of an inch too long, but the reader seems to stay in fine. I'll post pictures when I get a chance.

TallMomof2 · 05-06-2010, 09:01 AM

Here's a Ford Focus Owner's Manual Case (with owner's manual) on eBay

m0_joe · 05-07-2010, 12:18 AM

hey Purrceyz, I don't know if its the same thing but my wife and I decided to look at leather book covers at Chapters and we found the same thing. My wife got a green one. It's a tight fit but it will stretch for sure, and only $12.

I never even thought of the power button issue but come to think of it she may put it in the side so the power button is facing out.

It's a good idea for those that don't want to wait for something to ship, and would like to save money until the 'real' cover comes out.

karenv · 05-07-2010, 12:27 AM

I heard that we can get a cover at Roots stores in Canada.

Purrceyz · 05-07-2010, 06:49 AM

m0_joe, it sounds like we got the same Pierre Belevedere case; mine is also green leather.

bamelin · 05-07-2010, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JanuaryF

So the Nook cover from M-Edge works! It's about 1/8th of an inch too long, but the reader seems to stay in fine. I'll post pictures when I get a chance.

Are you looking at the jackets or sleeves?

I like the destination, journey and hip bags displayed on that site. I think that I may pass on a standalone sleeve/jacket mainly because the Kobo is so comfortable to hold naked, but the carry bags look very interesting.

JanuaryF · 05-07-2010, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bamelin

Are you looking at the jackets or sleeves?

I like the destination, journey and hip bags displayed on that site. I think that I may pass on a standalone sleeve/jacket mainly because the Kobo is so comfortable to hold naked, but the carry bags look very interesting.

The GO! Jacket is the one that my mom went with. I find holding the thin devices makes my hand cramp up, and I like holding it like a pbook.

DArenson · 05-07-2010, 10:39 AM

Kobo-specific cases WILL come out soon enough. I'm holding out. Of you can simply sew a nice sleeve, too.

PenelopeWeaving · 05-07-2010, 10:27 PM

I just ordered a skin from here http://gelaskins.com/ I even designed my own!

TallMomof2 · 05-07-2010, 10:54 PM

The only problem I can see with the Gelaskins is getting the back piece on the texturized rubber. If I order a skin, I'll only use the front.

I have a couple of Kindle 2 cases that work okay but are a little big for the Kobo. Tomorrow I'll try and post pictures.

SensualPoet · 05-09-2010, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TallMomof2

Here's a Ford Focus Owner's Manual Case (with owner's manual) on eBay

That's hilarious! Thanks! But at $23 + $30 shipping -- while it's cheaper than buying the Ford Focus as well -- I think I'll hold out for the "real thing" when Kobo ships it in the coming weeks.

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05-05-2010, 08:35 PM	#19
Purrceyz Enthusiast Posts: 31 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Aura, Nexus 7 tablet	I got my Kobo on the day after it launched. My local chapters recommended a leather Pierre Belvedere case for ereaders about $12 Canadian It's a bit of a tight fit but being leather, it will stretch. (I leave it on when I put it in the case, using power buttin gets pressed by the pressure of the case, turning the reader off.) It's a nice green and looks like a day planner when in the case, I figure it will protect my reader when it's in my purse.

05-06-2010, 08:44 AM	#20
JanuaryF Connoisseur Posts: 54 Karma: 38 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Waterloo, Canada Device: Sony PRS-505 (Red)	So the Nook cover from M-Edge works! It's about 1/8th of an inch too long, but the reader seems to stay in fine. I'll post pictures when I get a chance.

05-06-2010, 09:01 AM	#21
TallMomof2 Kindlephilia Posts: 2,017 Karma: 1139255 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Snowpacolypse 2010 Device: Too many to count	Here's a Ford Focus Owner's Manual Case (with owner's manual) on eBay

05-07-2010, 12:18 AM	#22
m0_joe Member Posts: 17 Karma: 14 Join Date: May 2010 Device: kobo	hey Purrceyz, I don't know if its the same thing but my wife and I decided to look at leather book covers at Chapters and we found the same thing. My wife got a green one. It's a tight fit but it will stretch for sure, and only $12. I never even thought of the power button issue but come to think of it she may put it in the side so the power button is facing out. It's a good idea for those that don't want to wait for something to ship, and would like to save money until the 'real' cover comes out.

05-07-2010, 12:27 AM	#23
karenv Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Device: Kobo Reader, iPhone	I heard that we can get a cover at Roots stores in Canada.

05-07-2010, 06:49 AM	#24
Purrceyz Enthusiast Posts: 31 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Aura, Nexus 7 tablet	m0_joe, it sounds like we got the same Pierre Belevedere case; mine is also green leather.

05-07-2010, 10:39 AM	#27
DArenson ebookworm Posts: 268 Karma: 100026 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada Device: Kobo, Kindle	Kobo-specific cases WILL come out soon enough. I'm holding out. Of you can simply sew a nice sleeve, too.

05-07-2010, 10:27 PM	#28
PenelopeWeaving Member Posts: 20 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Device: Kobo	I just ordered a skin from here http://gelaskins.com/ I even designed my own!

05-07-2010, 10:54 PM	#29
TallMomof2 Kindlephilia Posts: 2,017 Karma: 1139255 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Snowpacolypse 2010 Device: Too many to count	The only problem I can see with the Gelaskins is getting the back piece on the texturized rubber. If I order a skin, I'll only use the front. I have a couple of Kindle 2 cases that work okay but are a little big for the Kobo. Tomorrow I'll try and post pictures.