Kindle Voyage case options - Page 21

WaltC · 11-12-2014, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ocicat

It's a soft leather-like cover, a bit cushy, feels really nice. I have the navy blue also.

I just checked the other colors they now offer and noticed that some colors are currently stocked and shipped by Amazon Prime, quite an improvement, I waited several weeks for mine.

Thanks. That does sound nice. I looked closer at the Amazon photos & they do seem to do a pretty good job with the leather-like appearance.

Josieb1 · 11-13-2014, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by CheriePie

Let me know how you like that Inventcase one. Love the color of the purple one, it looks very much like a deep black-ish plum (my favorite color). But it also looks a bit more bulky than I'd prefer. I found it over on Amazon US so added it to my wishlist until there are more reviews out on it.

The Inventcase is a padded, quite squishy case. I do like it although it will become a holiday case as I like a case that covers the bezel a bit when wearing suntan lotion. I prefer a clip in case at home. I've attached some pictures to help show how padded it is.

HarryT · 11-13-2014, 06:58 AM

That certainly looks as though it provides a very good level of protection, but, like you, I prefer something rather more "slim-line" for around the house.

jwhayn · 11-13-2014, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by WaltC

That's the one with what looks like stitching around the edges? It looked nice & I was tempted. I know the cover is "PU leather", but does it appear to be leather-like, or plastic-like, or ...?

Leather like.

Josieb1 · 11-13-2014, 10:27 AM

I have the ACcover on order, its shipped and will be with me tomorrow

HarryT · 11-13-2014, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Josieb1

I have the ACcover on order, its shipped and will be with me tomorrow

Would it not be better (and perhaps cheaper?) just to buy one good-quality cover, rather than all these different cheap ones?

MickeyMark · 11-13-2014, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Pangolin

Javadoo - I think Oberon might be making the leather thinner - check out the thread on Kindleboards called Kindle Voyage cases, last page. A post there comments that the case leather is thinner than those she had bought in the past.
This ties in with what CS told me, that they are trying to reduce the weight.
Still worth checking the dimensions tho'.

I just received my Oberon case and it's very, very, nice. It's not light though. Not having a Paperwhite, I can't confirm that Oberon's Voyage case also fits the Paperwhite... but the case is a bit "oversized," so I wouldn't be surprised... and, yes, the case does have a magnet built into it, to enable the auto-on/off feature.

I would like to get a cheap, light, thin, case with the auto-on/off feature. Some of the cases being discussed, recently, in this thread look good... except I'm not sure how easy it would be to take the Voyage in and out of the case. Does the Voyage snap into a plastic shell? How is it held into the case? Is the shell likely to break if you take your Voyage in and out too much?

Thank you...

Josieb1 · 11-13-2014, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Would it not be better (and perhaps cheaper?) just to buy one good-quality cover, rather than all these different cheap ones?

Yes. I'd love to as I've spent around £50 on the four covers I've bought.

If Amazon had produced a book style cover I would have bought that, as I have with every other Kindle interation. The origami cover is of no use to me. The Incipio and Belkin 'official covers' don't have the sleep/wake function and I can't stand the elastic corners or the adhesive backs.

So if you have any sugestions for a good quality book style cover with a clip in case I'd be very grateful.

HarryT · 11-13-2014, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Josieb1

If Amazon has produced a book style cover I would have bought that. The origami cover is on no use to me.

When you use a book cover, do you actually hold the book "open" and use it two-handed?

At first I had serious concerns about the "flip" style of the Origami cover, but then I considered how I actually used a cover, and realised that I never, ever, hold the cover open: I always fold it back on itself and hold it one-handed. The only difference, therefore, between the flip cover and a book cover is that I open the flip cover vertically rather than horizontally.

Josieb1 · 11-13-2014, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

When you use a book cover, do you actually hold the book "open" and use it two-handed?

At first I had serious concerns about the "flip" style of the Origami cover, but then I considered how I actually used a cover, and realised that I never, ever, hold the cover open: I always fold it back on itself and hold it one-handed. The only difference, therefore, between the flip cover and a book cover is that I open the flip cover vertically rather than horizontally.

When I commute yes I hold it open as a book, I don't like the person next to me reading my book. Also at work I read at my desk during lunch so again I have it open like a book so if someone comes up to me I can close the cover.

I read MM Romance which can be a bit x-rated so I like the quick and easy option of closing the cover. Plus I often put my kindle down without closing the cover and it goes to sleep so I want quick access to the power button, which for the origami cover is covered by the flipped over front cover, so for me not very practical.

Thats why when I originally pre ordered the Voyage I ordered the Belkin book cover, not even considering they would be stupid enough to make a cover without the sleep/wake feature.

Josieb1 · 11-13-2014, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by MickeyMark

I just received my Oberon case and it's very, very, nice. It's not light though. Not having a Paperwhite, I can't confirm that Oberon's Voyage case also fits the Paperwhite... but the case is a bit "oversized," so I wouldn't be surprised... and, yes, the case does have a magnet built into it, to enable the auto-on/off feature.

Would it be possible for you to post a picture of your Voyage inside the Oberon cover? I'd be very interested to see how 'oversized' it is especially as hubby has a paperwhite Oberon cover.

HarryT · 11-13-2014, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Josieb1

When I commute yes I hold it open as a book, I don't like the person next to me reading my book. Also at work I read at my desk during lunch so again I have it open like a book so if someone comes up to me I can close the cover.

I read MM Romance which can be a bit x-rated so I like the quick and easy option of closing the cover. Plus I often put my kindle down without closing the cover and it goes to sleep so I want quick access to the power button, which for the origami cover is covered by the flipped over front cover, so for me not very practical.

Very valid reasons; I completely understand your wanting a book cover, in that case. It's a shame that they didn't continue with the PW-style book cover, which is very good.

MickeyMark · 11-13-2014, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Josieb1

Would it be possible for you to post a picture of your Voyage inside the Oberon cover? I'd be very interested to see how 'oversized' it is especially as hubby has a paperwhite Oberon cover.

I will try to figure out how to do that this evening. (Feel free to remind me if I forget!

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RDaneel54 · 11-13-2014, 01:10 PM

I have ordered and received a case/cover for my Voyage from each of these companies.

The ACcase was warped when I got it, but a suggestion to put it in the sun with a heavy book on it helped to modify the warp. The PU leather on the case is very well done. Nicely done power button cutout on the back. The case is a little touchy about being exactly in the right position when closed to turn off the light. An e-mail thru Amazon to the company telling them about the warping resulted in no reply after 10 days. This was ordered before I got my Voyage and received from Hong Kong in about a week. Shipping was $9 with the case costing 8.

The Omoton case is lighter than the ACcase. It also seems to be better constructed as it seems tighter all around. The PU leather is patterned (I got the blue one) so has less of a leather look. Also has a nicely done power button cutout on the back. This case is reminiscent of the Amazon Paperwhite case, but does not seem as heavy or hearty (I just sold my PW2 with case so cannot compare). Cost was $8 with free prime shipping.

Of the two, I liked the Omoton more on first sight. While the ACcase is now usable, I was disappointed in the warping when received and the failure to at least acknowledge my email.

The Omoton will be my everyday case with the ACcase as a backup. Total cost of the two cases including shipping was $25, which is well below the BestBuy price for the Amazon Origami case at $40.

Dean

Josieb1 · 11-13-2014, 01:37 PM

The Omoton case is coming via a freind from Amazon US so I hope that's okay and the ACCover case is coming from Amazon UK so I'd send that back if it's not right. The Fintie case is coming from ebay as it was cheaper and quicker than buying it from Amazon UK.

11-13-2014, 01:10 PM	#314
RDaneel54 Aging Positronic Brain Posts: 633 Karma: 2155452 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Aurora (when off-Earth) Device: Amazon Oasis; iPhone, iPad Mini	Omoton vs ACcase I have ordered and received a case/cover for my Voyage from each of these companies. The ACcase was warped when I got it, but a suggestion to put it in the sun with a heavy book on it helped to modify the warp. The PU leather on the case is very well done. Nicely done power button cutout on the back. The case is a little touchy about being exactly in the right position when closed to turn off the light. An e-mail thru Amazon to the company telling them about the warping resulted in no reply after 10 days. This was ordered before I got my Voyage and received from Hong Kong in about a week. Shipping was $9 with the case costing 8. The Omoton case is lighter than the ACcase. It also seems to be better constructed as it seems tighter all around. The PU leather is patterned (I got the blue one) so has less of a leather look. Also has a nicely done power button cutout on the back. This case is reminiscent of the Amazon Paperwhite case, but does not seem as heavy or hearty (I just sold my PW2 with case so cannot compare). Cost was $8 with free prime shipping. Of the two, I liked the Omoton more on first sight. While the ACcase is now usable, I was disappointed in the warping when received and the failure to at least acknowledge my email. The Omoton will be my everyday case with the ACcase as a backup. Total cost of the two cases including shipping was $25, which is well below the BestBuy price for the Amazon Origami case at $40. Dean

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Josieb1 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,090 Karma: 18051062 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: UK Device: Kindle Scribe, Coloursoft, PW SE, Kindle 6, Kobo Libra 2, Clara BW	The Omoton case is coming via a freind from Amazon US so I hope that's okay and the ACCover case is coming from Amazon UK so I'd send that back if it's not right. The Fintie case is coming from ebay as it was cheaper and quicker than buying it from Amazon UK.

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