PRS-650 Affordable Case Sony - Page 2

carpetmojo · 03-21-2011, 06:29 AM

I notice there are problems with a lot of covers that hold (or don't!) or obscure the readers .

I may have an answer.

In the UK anyway, but I'm sure "globally" car accessories sell a small panel (6in x 3in approx) of self-adhesive silicone-y thin stuff for stopping things sliding on dashboards, like glasses etc...
It feels tacky/sticky but doesn't leave nasties behind, easy to peel off and refit, can be washed to renew adhesive qualities,can be cut to size/shape, and is, in general, A Good Thing.
And very cheap.........

So, a piece of this , whatever size you want, attached to reader or cover, will hold the device in place like...well ... glue !

It will work on practically any material, certainly metal or plastic, will work, as far as I can see, on any cover/reader. So you can buy the colour you want, cut off the bothersome straps, and away you go.

Kicks self for not "inventing" pack to sell to ereader owners !! :smack

Poppaea · 03-21-2011, 09:16 AM

Even though this is a good tipp, why on earth should anyone be forced to do this when they buy a cover designed for their device? One can at least demand it to fit the damned thing for the money one paid!

carpetmojo · 03-21-2011, 12:36 PM

".........designed for their device? "

Aye, but there's the rub, the words 'designed for' - sometimes (not just ebook covers either) I think a generic item is made for a purpose, and then mildly adapted for different lines/models.
And, some people have said they like a cover which is made for other makes of ereaders, that would accept another with the use of this wheeze - or 'improve' the fit of others, rather like putting an insole into a shoe ?

umpi · 03-21-2011, 01:15 PM

got this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...ef=oss_product

I love it! Great price and fits like a glow

Poppaea · 03-21-2011, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carpetmojo

".........designed for their device? "

Aye, but there's the rub, the words 'designed for' - sometimes (not just ebook covers either) I think a generic item is made for a purpose, and then mildly adapted for different lines/models.
And, some people have said they like a cover which is made for other makes of ereaders, that would accept another with the use of this wheeze - or 'improve' the fit of others, rather like putting an insole into a shoe ?

But it is not this way. When you look for a cover you search with the name of your device and get search results. The manufactuerer claims this is made for Device XYZ. So it has to fit the model of your reader. Period. If I pay for a cover that is made for my PRS 350 it has to fit it. If not it will be returned as it is not what I ordered. Why should I make excuses or mend it for the manufacturer?

carpetmojo · 03-21-2011, 05:00 PM

Well, of course you shouldn't have to..................

But, sadly, in the real world you do, on occasion, have to - 'cos "they" are not asking you what you want, "they" are taking the average mean solution that's going to make them the most profit, and is acceptable to most involved.

Hence a little suggestion, that in some form, could even have been incorporated originally, but which I thought might be of help to the odd person who had a problem.

Son if it upsets you that much - have you complained - no, really complained, to the manufacturers ? No good moaning at me..........

And might you still be looking at something to solve your problem afterwards anyway.

I just thought it might help someone ?

Poppaea · 03-21-2011, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poppaea

Even though this is a good tipp, why on earth should anyone be forced to do this when they buy a cover designed for their device? One can at least demand it to fit the damned thing for the money one paid!

I already said it is a good tip! Now I said it again. Is that enough?

Quote:

Originally Posted by carpetmojo

Well, of course you shouldn't have to..................

But, sadly, in the real world you do, on occasion, have to - 'cos "they" are not asking you what you want, "they" are taking the average mean solution that's going to make them the most profit, and is acceptable to most involved.

Hence a little suggestion, that in some form, could even have been incorporated originally, but which I thought might be of help to the odd person who had a problem.

Son if it upsets you that much - have you complained - no, really complained, to the manufacturers ? No good moaning at me..........

And might you still be looking at something to solve your problem afterwards anyway.

I just thought it might help someone ?

WTF is son???

carpetmojo · 03-22-2011, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poppaea

Is that enough?

No comment

WTF is son???

Sorry...sorry.

Poppaea · 03-23-2011, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carpetmojo

Sorry...sorry.

carpetmojo · 03-23-2011, 07:46 AM

[QUOTE=
I love it! Great price and fits like a glow[/QUOTE]

....................... must say, looks pretty good - a light and 'twould be well nigh perfect ?

03-21-2011, 06:29 AM	#16
carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	Solution for weak/bad design "catches" on covers ? I notice there are problems with a lot of covers that hold (or don't!) or obscure the readers . I may have an answer. In the UK anyway, but I'm sure "globally" car accessories sell a small panel (6in x 3in approx) of self-adhesive silicone-y thin stuff for stopping things sliding on dashboards, like glasses etc... It feels tacky/sticky but doesn't leave nasties behind, easy to peel off and refit, can be washed to renew adhesive qualities,can be cut to size/shape, and is, in general, A Good Thing. And very cheap......... So, a piece of this , whatever size you want, attached to reader or cover, will hold the device in place like...well ... glue ! It will work on practically any material, certainly metal or plastic, will work, as far as I can see, on any cover/reader. So you can buy the colour you want, cut off the bothersome straps, and away you go. Kicks self for not "inventing" pack to sell to ereader owners !! :smack Last edited by carpetmojo; 03-21-2011 at 06:38 AM. Reason: typo

03-23-2011, 07:46 AM	#25
carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	.............. [QUOTE= I love it! Great price and fits like a glow[/QUOTE] ....................... must say, looks pretty good - a light and 'twould be well nigh perfect ?

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Poppaea Lucifer's Bat Posts: 2,577 Karma: 20638583 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Earth/Berlin Device: Kobo Libra Colour	Even though this is a good tipp, why on earth should anyone be forced to do this when they buy a cover designed for their device? One can at least demand it to fit the damned thing for the money one paid!

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carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	".........designed for their device? " Aye, but there's the rub, the words 'designed for' - sometimes (not just ebook covers either) I think a generic item is made for a purpose, and then mildly adapted for different lines/models. And, some people have said they like a cover which is made for other makes of ereaders, that would accept another with the use of this wheeze - or 'improve' the fit of others, rather like putting an insole into a shoe ?

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umpi Member Posts: 16 Karma: 292 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Device: Sony PRS 650	got this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...ef=oss_product I love it! Great price and fits like a glow

03-21-2011, 05:00 PM	#21
carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	Well, of course you shouldn't have to.................. But, sadly, in the real world you do, on occasion, have to - 'cos "they" are not asking you what you want, "they" are taking the average mean solution that's going to make them the most profit, and is acceptable to most involved. Hence a little suggestion, that in some form, could even have been incorporated originally, but which I thought might be of help to the odd person who had a problem. Son if it upsets you that much - have you complained - no, really complained, to the manufacturers ? No good moaning at me.......... And might you still be looking at something to solve your problem afterwards anyway. I just thought it might help someone ?

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