How do you protect your DR1000S when you carry it around?

[pr28]

Thanks, I appreciate the response.

[Gogolo]

I do not have the DR1000, but I already ordered the Variobag 9:

http://www.etui-koffer.de/Kunststoff.../variobag.html

Gogolo

[Roland K]

I use the box th e reader came with. offers the best protection, since the battery performance is not yet for occasional carry around thats fine atm.
also it was to expensive for me to just risk a broken device for the confort of a quick peek while commuting

[heathbre]

So do those of you out there who have a unit recommend the flip cover and maybe a laptop sleeve in addition for carting it around in a backpack or do you have any better recommendations? Also I'm writing from Canada, so if thing are available without having to order from Europe that's a definite advantage.

[allovertheglobe]

So I finally got my "Deluxe" cover (from eReader Outfitters). Here's a quick review:

- The Good: It's big, stiff and thickly padded: It will protect the DR1000 well, as is, in your backpack and probably from the occasional drop (*). The space on top fits either stylus well, and it's easier to get the stylus in and out. There's space for some business cards and some sheets of regular paper. The Logo is on the right side (top) . This black cover at least looks elegant to me, and the black also brings out the brightness of the screen.

- The Not-So-Good: It's big... seriously (check out the attached picture, compared to the flip-over one) It's not real leather either, as far as I can tell. Since it folds over to the side, you don't get the nice tilt towards you as with the flip-over one. It defeats the purpose of having a slim and light reader.

I'll use it for now, esp in my backpack, because of the added protection. I haven't made up my mind if I prefer it to the flip-over combined with a padded sleeve (great idea btw. any recommendations?) I haven't had any problems with static activating the buttons when closed (as another user mentioned elsewhere)

(*) I won't test that one. Learned the lesson from iRex' PR guy

[pthwaite]

That's a serious cover. I have the flip & like it, but I thought it doubled the weight, in fact if on a desk I often take the reader out of the cover.
I like the idea you can have sheets of normal paper in it too though, I miss that on the flip, though if the scribbles ever get better it may not be needed as often.

Nice to see the 2 covers side by side.

[allovertheglobe]

Originally Posted by pthwaite

I like the idea you can have sheets of normal paper in it too though, I miss that on the flip, though if the scribbles ever get better it may not be needed as often.

In case you didn't notice: you can slip sheets sideways one way in the top cover of the flip-over one (I didn't notice that at first either)

[pthwaite]

You're correct I hadn't noticed that, thanks for the heads up.

[davidspitzer]

it seems like it would fit like a glove - although the width inside is 2mm less than the 1000 I think it would still fit - any thoughts

dr1000 - 268 x 217 x 12 mm

the case is - 275 x 215 x 40 mm

ZeroShock III 11-Inch Notebook Sleeve $27.95
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days




The ZeroShock 11-Inch Notebook Sleeve is composed of a high-resistance polyurethane foam that provides superior absorption of external impact force. Applying this technology to notebook cases results in an unparalleled shock-absorption/weight ratio. Translation? Better protection for your notebook with less weight to lug around.

Features

High-resistance polyurethane provides superior protection against external shocks
Fits most notebooks with 10.6 to 11.1-inch displays
Low profile design that fits snugly
Two high-quality zippers with easy-to-grab rubber "mini-handles"
Designed to be carried inside a separate bag or backpack
Technical Specifications
Available colors: Black
Exterior dimensions (W x D x H): 12.0 x 1.0 x 9.4 inches (305 x 25 x 240 mm)
Interior dimensions (W x D x H): 10.8 x 1.6 x 8.4 inches (275 x 40 x 215 mm)
(To clear up a frequently-asked question: Yes, the exterior thickness is less than the interior thickness, since the former measures the thickness of an empty sleeve. The interior dimensions measure what will fit inside, so naturally the interior capacity will be greater than the thickness of an empty sleeve.)
Materials: High-resistance polyurethane
Weight: 0.54 lbs (0.245 kg)

[heathbre]

I may be going overboard but after seeing the broken device in that video after launch I haven't been willing to take the DR1000 out of my house (got it last friday) for fear of it getting banged around.

So I've ordered both the flip cover (for normal use) and the ZeroShock 12-Inch Notebook Sleeve, off ebay, for when I want to take it to school/work. I looked at the 11-inch but figured that with the 12-inch cover I wouldn't need to remove the flip cover to slide it in and out of the sleeve.

[kreg]

Sorry, but I just found the leather case vastly overpriced. I am using a very nice padded leather case made to hold an A4 notepad, made by Franklin Covey, and sold at Office Depot for $10. I am thinking of affixing the DR1000 to it using sefl adhesive velcro pads, as my only complaint is that without the corner straps, the reader slides to the bottom when I have it open in my lap. Other than that, it's pretty great.

I have not yet started taking the DR to the gym, and for that the flip top might work better, but a rubber "skin" with a lanyard would be better. I like the lightness and flexability of the DR, I don't really want a cover for normal use. For transport, the $20 case works great.

eReaderOutfitters had a link for an economical neoprene case that is about the right size.

[physics@war]

Has anyone thought of getting one of those Pelican case to put your DR 1000S in yet?

http://www.pelican.com/cases_detail.php?Case=1080

The price is about the same as the luxury case.

[Gogolo]

This one is perfect:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32820

[GEMITO138]

Bueno me he fabricado un carpteta en polipiel para llevar al dr1000s (ahora con la actualización parece que se va a poder sacar a la calle...) a ver que os parece.
El coste total < 12 euros.... mejor que las originales
Aqui podeis ver mas fotos...
Album carpeta.
Si os interesa como hacerla me los decís y os cuento como la he hecho.
Un saludo.
English, I made a cover for less than 12 euros... Sorry for my english.

[BruderTux]

I am using the flip cover together with a 12" Neoprene laptop sleeve from Dicota. I bought that sleeve originally for my Thinkpad X60. The sleeve should protect the device from 'the occasional drop' and is also - except for the zip - splash water resistant.