inexpensive carrying case for the reader - Page 2

RWood · 12-06-2006, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exvaxman

I am more than a little paranoid over carrying the reader anywhere due to the weak cover. Anyway - I was in a local sporting goods store and picked up a $5 plastic padded pistol case that the reader fits in. I'm going to do a little research to find a "fancier" metal case for it, but for $5 I can't argue.

Only issue was walking into work with the security officer looking at me and pointedly asking how I was getting along with my boss

If I walked into work with that case my partner's first question would be, "When did you start carring?" Even the head of marketing is fully qualified although I am yet to figure out where she carries it.

Nightwing · 12-07-2006, 10:31 AM

Wallmart sell a soft case designed for MP3 accessories but does protect the reader for around 9. Has a small loop handle on the top.

Works well in my carry on luggage and just waking. Have some metal and plastic plates to insert when I can get a chance. But its handy just as it is.

Hope the Fry guy was right on hard cases..

scottcstoness · 12-09-2006, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nightwing

Wallmart sell a soft case designed for MP3 accessories but does protect the reader for around 9. Has a small loop handle on the top.

Works well in my carry on luggage and just waking. Have some metal and plastic plates to insert when I can get a chance. But its handy just as it is.

Hope the Fry guy was right on hard cases..

I also picked this guy up; makes a nice slim protective cover.

Also check out the "Game Boy Advance SP" case that Wal-mart sells; it seems a bit sturdier, and it is about an inch and a half thick at the spine so you can carry around headphones as well, still in about the space of a trade paperback (a thick one).

yvanleterrible · 12-09-2006, 05:39 PM

For sturdiness in this case you can buy 1/8" and thinner birch plywood sold in craft supply houses. Cut it to size round the corners and line it with self adhesive felt. All of which can be done with an Xacto knife.

WilliamG · 12-11-2006, 03:32 PM

You guys must be lucky. I was passing Wal Mart today and decided to stop there to check the case out. I popped my Reader into it, and couldn't get the case to zip shut without (almost) shredding the Reader cover with the zip. I gave up on the idea.

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottcstoness

I also picked this guy up; makes a nice slim protective cover.

Also check out the "Game Boy Advance SP" case that Wal-mart sells; it seems a bit sturdier, and it is about an inch and a half thick at the spine so you can carry around headphones as well, still in about the space of a trade paperback (a thick one).

Nightwing · 12-11-2006, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WilliamG

You guys must be lucky. I was passing Wal Mart today and decided to stop there to check the case out. I popped my Reader into it, and couldn't get the case to zip shut without (almost) shredding the Reader cover with the zip. I gave up on the idea.

Did you have one of the extra cover or the one that comes with the reader?

WilliamG · 12-11-2006, 03:55 PM

The one that came with the Reader.

Nightwing · 12-11-2006, 03:58 PM

Ok...

Sorry it did not work for you. Wonder if they changed it?

One thing I found out was stuff the reader into it.the front of the reader is about flush with the zipper on my unit.

I am hopping the rumor of a hard case comes true.

Aprilbeginnings · 12-12-2006, 08:14 AM

I went to my Walmart yesterday looking for these cases. They didn't have anything like what is being shown. I think I will end up ordering the neoprene case, but then I just read about a hard case? Anymore info nightwing?

Nightwing · 12-12-2006, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Aprilbeginnings

I went to my Walmart yesterday looking for these cases. They didn't have anything like what is being shown. I think I will end up ordering the neoprene case, but then I just read about a hard case? Anymore info nightwing?

Have not been over to frys to ask the same person. If was true may be after January.

Aprilbeginnings · 12-12-2006, 11:38 AM

I guess you heard about this at Frys electronics then. Good and thanks....Sort of wishy washy on what do to here, wait, buy, LOL......

Nightwing · 12-12-2006, 12:33 PM

May be other there today or tomorrow will try to buttonhole the person that told me that.

Aprilbeginnings · 12-12-2006, 02:11 PM

You know I don't know why I am worried about it..... Took the dog to the vets to get her teeth cleaned, brought the reader with me. I didn't read it (get to distracted) so all in all, I am probably one that doesn't need this at this time since most of my reading would be home on the couch where I am comfy. I didn't read on vacation either.. I think I am more curious when lightwedge for this thing will be made and I wrote them as well and am still waiting for a response.....

NatCh · 12-12-2006, 02:19 PM

The last response to that question I got from them was an auto-reply saying that they'd answer in 2 business days. That was ... November 27th.

So they're not just ignoring you.

Aprilbeginnings · 12-12-2006, 02:28 PM

Yea I got an auto-reply as well but it's been longer than 2 business days.

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12-07-2006, 10:31 AM	#17
Nightwing Addict Posts: 303 Karma: 541 Join Date: Oct 2006 Device: Cowon A2 Dell x3i, Sony Reader & Eee PC!	Wallmart sell a soft case designed for MP3 accessories but does protect the reader for around 9. Has a small loop handle on the top. Works well in my carry on luggage and just waking. Have some metal and plastic plates to insert when I can get a chance. But its handy just as it is. Hope the Fry guy was right on hard cases..

12-09-2006, 05:39 PM	#19
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	For sturdiness in this case you can buy 1/8" and thinner birch plywood sold in craft supply houses. Cut it to size round the corners and line it with self adhesive felt. All of which can be done with an Xacto knife.

12-11-2006, 03:55 PM	#22
WilliamG Addict Posts: 303 Karma: 60998 Join Date: Sep 2006	The one that came with the Reader.

12-11-2006, 03:58 PM	#23
Nightwing Addict Posts: 303 Karma: 541 Join Date: Oct 2006 Device: Cowon A2 Dell x3i, Sony Reader & Eee PC!	Ok... Sorry it did not work for you. Wonder if they changed it? One thing I found out was stuff the reader into it.the front of the reader is about flush with the zipper on my unit. I am hopping the rumor of a hard case comes true.

12-12-2006, 08:14 AM	#24
Aprilbeginnings Guru Posts: 632 Karma: 404 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southern CA Device: Sony PRS-500 /prs 650 soon	I went to my Walmart yesterday looking for these cases. They didn't have anything like what is being shown. I think I will end up ordering the neoprene case, but then I just read about a hard case? Anymore info nightwing?

12-12-2006, 11:38 AM	#26
Aprilbeginnings Guru Posts: 632 Karma: 404 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southern CA Device: Sony PRS-500 /prs 650 soon	I guess you heard about this at Frys electronics then. Good and thanks....Sort of wishy washy on what do to here, wait, buy, LOL......

12-12-2006, 12:33 PM	#27
Nightwing Addict Posts: 303 Karma: 541 Join Date: Oct 2006 Device: Cowon A2 Dell x3i, Sony Reader & Eee PC!	May be other there today or tomorrow will try to buttonhole the person that told me that.

12-12-2006, 02:11 PM	#28
Aprilbeginnings Guru Posts: 632 Karma: 404 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southern CA Device: Sony PRS-500 /prs 650 soon	You know I don't know why I am worried about it..... Took the dog to the vets to get her teeth cleaned, brought the reader with me. I didn't read it (get to distracted) so all in all, I am probably one that doesn't need this at this time since most of my reading would be home on the couch where I am comfy. I didn't read on vacation either.. I think I am more curious when lightwedge for this thing will be made and I wrote them as well and am still waiting for a response.....

12-12-2006, 02:19 PM	#29
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	The last response to that question I got from them was an auto-reply saying that they'd answer in 2 business days. That was ... November 27th. So they're not just ignoring you.

12-12-2006, 02:28 PM	#30
Aprilbeginnings Guru Posts: 632 Karma: 404 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southern CA Device: Sony PRS-500 /prs 650 soon	Yea I got an auto-reply as well but it's been longer than 2 business days.

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