PRS-650 Cases - Page 3

JSWolf · 10-10-2010, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by chainring

The Case Logic hard case for the 600 will accomodate the 650. It uses corner straps and holds it in nicely, but not quite as snug as it did with the 600. Don't go shaking it upside down and it'll be fine.

Not worth it. Doesn't fit well enough.

Salgueiros · 10-10-2010, 09:05 PM

The best case i got for my reader is a Tupperware plastic case. Only that prevents my reader from breaking when i carry it in my always full backpack.

The leather cover is good for holding the reader in your hand, but does not protect the screen when you have a pile of other things on top of it or when you accidentally hit something with your purse/backpack/pocket.

chainring · 10-10-2010, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Not worth it. Doesn't fit well enough.

I beg to differ. I own both a 600 and a 650, plus the Caselogic case. Do you?

hoichi · 10-11-2010, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

M-Edge is in bed with Amazon. They will come out with a Kindle case for any new Kindle models. But when a new Sony Reader comes out, we have to wait and wait and wait for them to get cases out. By the time they do, it will be too late and people will have bought the Sony case. No wonder why their sales of Sony cases are not all that wonderful.

Not sure about the whole 'in bed' theory. It might as well be that Kindles are just more popular. To me Sonys are the bes but it seems they're for people who know what they want -- and that is always a minority. I mean, look at PRS-350's review by Engadget:

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If you're headed on vacation, you shouldn't have an issue loading up tons of titles onto the 2GB e-reader, but what if you decide you want to buy a book you saw someone reading on the plane? You've got to get out the laptop... well, you get the point.

I mean, neither can the vacationer in question be content with his 2GB of reading when the nearby guy is reading someone else, nor is he capable of spending five extra minutes to buy something worth many hours of reading -- or is his problem that he can't make a note and act on it later?
Besides, it takes some care just to notice Sony's benefits. I know that even Sony's lack of connectivity is a blessing for many, including yours truly, but most reviewers (leave alone consumers) see it as a disadvantage.
Still, I see the vicious cycle here. If they had their cases ready when the readers are ready, they'd definitely sell more. I do think M-Edge have a bit of reason to be in bed with Sony, actually: they're making premium cases and Sony's making premium devices

JSWolf · 10-11-2010, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by chainring

I beg to differ. I own both a 600 and a 650, plus the Caselogic case. Do you?

No, but any case that you can shake upside down and the read falls out is not a snug enough fit.

JSWolf · 10-11-2010, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by hoichi

I do think M-Edge have a bit of reason to be in bed with Sony, actually: they're making premium cases and Sony's making premium devices

M-Edge just has an issue against Sony it seems. Why else would they not have covers for the Sony Readers? They did have Kindle covers out right away. So really, M-Edge doesn't really care about you if you have a new Sony Reader. And by the time they get covers, the existing readers will already be using Sony covers. M-Edge is making a rather stupid business decision.

chainring · 10-11-2010, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

No, but any case that you can shake upside down and the read falls out is not a snug enough fit.

It's snug enough that you *can* give it a light shake upside down, but I'm not going to advocate anyone do so for obvious reasons. I've tried it...over a bed and it's not a problem.

Latinandgreek · 10-11-2010, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Salgueiros

The best case i got for my reader is a Tupperware plastic case. Only that prevents my reader from breaking when i carry it in my always full backpack.

That's a great idea! I'll keep my eye out for a smallish Tupperware case next time I'm at the store. I'm always paranoid about my reader getting smushed in my bag.

icewyche · 10-11-2010, 08:29 PM

I bought a Kroo Melrose case for my 600; by carefully removing the top elastic and leather straps with a seam ripper and gluing them about 1/2 inch lower inside the case, it now works quite well for my 650. I used a glue called Weldbond, which you should be able to find at most craft stores; clamp it and let it dry overnight, and it holds just fine. Just make sure you position the Reader in the case and mark where the straps need to sit before gluing.

I also replaced the magnetic clasp on my case with a large Velcro dot - I have a thing about magnets near my electronic equipment ever since my Sansa Fuze died in a magnetic-clasp case last year.

Salgueiros · 10-11-2010, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Latinandgreek

That's a great idea! I'll keep my eye out for a smallish Tupperware case next time I'm at the store. I'm always paranoid about my reader getting smushed in my bag.

It took some time until i found one that was not too lunchtime-sandwich-box style, but i finally got one rather stylish.

I remember the ONLY time i put my first device in my backpack without a case was during a intercontinental flight for a few minutes during some transfer between airports and that was enough to get the screen broken. I was so annoyed with my inability to realize that this is not a paperbook, but something much more fragile... I never carried it (the replacement unit) outside the box ever since.

gardenstate · 10-12-2010, 12:48 PM

I have the Book Armor case for the PRS-505 and it is great! Tight fit, lightweight, and very solid construction. It is worth every cent!

They have a version for the 650..
http://www.amazon.com/BookArmor-Trav.../dp/B002QKGMO0

tvuongpham · 10-12-2010, 01:43 PM

I wonder why Sony does freely license the integrated attachment hardware to places like medge etc...??

JSWolf · 10-12-2010, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by gardenstate

I have the Book Armor case for the PRS-505 and it is great! Tight fit, lightweight, and very solid construction. It is worth every cent!

They have a version for the 650..
http://www.amazon.com/BookArmor-Trav.../dp/B002QKGMO0

The BookArmor is not a good fit for the 650. The 600 is a larger size then the 650 and because of this, the 650 won't be snug enough.

600
6.9 x 4.8 x .4 inches (HxWxD)

650
6 5/8 x 4 3/4 x 13/32 inches (H/W/D)

Winkz · 10-18-2010, 11:20 AM

The BookArmor fits my 650 just fine. It's made to have a little room around the unit, so a few millimeters either way doesn't matter.

SkyDream · 10-18-2010, 11:42 AM

Just ordered the Sony black leather standard case for 650 at a local bookstore. It should took 1-2 weeks.

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10-10-2010, 09:05 PM	#32
Salgueiros Eudaimonia Posts: 898 Karma: 9164418 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Vancouver, Canada Device: Sony PRS T2, Sony PRS T3, Sony DPT-RP1	The best case i got for my reader is a Tupperware plastic case. Only that prevents my reader from breaking when i carry it in my always full backpack. The leather cover is good for holding the reader in your hand, but does not protect the screen when you have a pile of other things on top of it or when you accidentally hit something with your purse/backpack/pocket.

10-11-2010, 08:29 PM	#39
icewyche Dark Queen of Bibliomanes Posts: 47 Karma: 86 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Sony PRS-650	I bought a Kroo Melrose case for my 600; by carefully removing the top elastic and leather straps with a seam ripper and gluing them about 1/2 inch lower inside the case, it now works quite well for my 650. I used a glue called Weldbond, which you should be able to find at most craft stores; clamp it and let it dry overnight, and it holds just fine. Just make sure you position the Reader in the case and mark where the straps need to sit before gluing. I also replaced the magnetic clasp on my case with a large Velcro dot - I have a thing about magnets near my electronic equipment ever since my Sansa Fuze died in a magnetic-clasp case last year.

10-12-2010, 12:48 PM	#41
gardenstate Groupie Posts: 195 Karma: 1069472 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago,IL USA suburb Device: Sony PRS-T1 and PRS-950	I have the Book Armor case for the PRS-505 and it is great! Tight fit, lightweight, and very solid construction. It is worth every cent! They have a version for the 650.. http://www.amazon.com/BookArmor-Trav.../dp/B002QKGMO0

10-12-2010, 01:43 PM	#42
tvuongpham Banned Posts: 183 Karma: 2826564 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: Kobo Aura, Kindle Paperwhite 2nd gen, Kindle KB (dead) PRS-T1, PRS 350	I wonder why Sony does freely license the integrated attachment hardware to places like medge etc...??

10-18-2010, 11:20 AM	#44
Winkz Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 46 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Sony 505	The BookArmor fits my 650 just fine. It's made to have a little room around the unit, so a few millimeters either way doesn't matter.

10-18-2010, 11:42 AM	#45
SkyDream Wizard Posts: 1,377 Karma: 9400 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Europe Device: PRS-650, iPod touch 4G, iPad 3	Just ordered the Sony black leather standard case for 650 at a local bookstore. It should took 1-2 weeks.

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