Cover for Kobo - please post yours! - Page 3

moffattm · 03-28-2011, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReneAZ

I ended up getting the one linked below. I love it. I thought the closing tab would bother me, but it does not in the least. (You can actually fold it back and the magnet holds it together, but I don't even do that.) It folds back nicely to hold with one hand, nice protection, place for business card/note paper. I give it a 5 out of 5.
Very satisfied!

http://www.amazon.com/Monster-Border...1335126&sr=1-5

Does the power switch get covered by the elastic band?

SameerH · 03-28-2011, 07:34 PM

I would issue a slight warning against cases that have a single button clasp thing.

I've found that in situations where the case is stacked amongst other things in, say, a backpack, I think the button focuses pressure on too small of an area, sometimes causing screen damage. Of course, a lot of unlucky stars have to align for this to happen. Just have to be more careful with this case.

<disclaimer>
Just based on my personal, very anecdotal experience. Not official word based on tests etc.
</disclaimer>

sabredog · 03-28-2011, 08:06 PM

Thanks Sameer

I must admit the Kindle case with the corded clasp (runs lengthwise) would be good for a Kobo. I wonder if the Kobo would fit the Kindle version?

ReneAZ · 03-28-2011, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moffattm

Does the power switch get covered by the elastic band?

Actually, yes it does. I personally don't have a problem with it. I just move the band to press it on, or off. It's not like I have to do it numerous times.
I would have preferred a cover like the Javoedge Mimo, but this was the best Kobo case I found, and I really like it a lot.
Padding is good, even though it has a closing tab.

Update: While the elastic DOES cover the power button, it is at a slant (i.e., not pressing down on the button) and I have found I can turn it on and off by pressing down on the elastic covering the button. So I don't have to slide the elastic corner off and back on.
I am very happy with this cover - it folds back perfectly - feels good in my hand.

http://www.amazon.com/Monster-Border...2015928&sr=1-3

sabredog · 05-09-2011, 09:29 AM

A new type of cover to check out...

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Cover-Up-Kobo...item2a1065f4ab

omgfire · 05-09-2011, 10:17 AM

I made my own out of an old PC-DVD case. I just threw some foam and felt in the case with some hot glue. Does the trick from transporting in my back back.

I kind of wish the camera on my ipod was better since I paid so much for it.

Cyberman tM · 05-09-2011, 10:21 AM

[edit] Damn, too slow.

If you look for protection but not looks, then I can tell good things about repurposed DVD cases.
That is, find a DVD case where the Kobo fits in and remove all the parts that held the disc - the rest should be flat.
(No need to cut a circular hole into the backside, remove the middle section and parts of the surrounding ring, but leave enough for it to hold together.)

It doesn't look nice (especially after a year inside my jacket next to my keys), but so far it protected my eBook readers.

G0AT · 05-09-2011, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omgfire

I made my own out of an old PC-DVD case. I just threw some foam and felt in the case with some hot glue. Does the trick from transporting in my back back.

I kind of wish the camera on my ipod was better since I paid so much for it.

I agree with this. I made a very similar case a few months ago, and it works amazingly. Its also very light. Its also nice that I can customize an insert to make the case look like whatever I want.

05-09-2011, 10:17 AM	#36
omgfire Enthusiast Posts: 34 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Wifi, Ipod Touch 4th Gen	I made my own out of an old PC-DVD case. I just threw some foam and felt in the case with some hot glue. Does the trick from transporting in my back back. I kind of wish the camera on my ipod was better since I paid so much for it. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by omgfire; 05-09-2011 at 01:56 PM.

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03-28-2011, 07:34 PM	#32
SameerH Product Manager Posts: 487 Karma: 590887 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto Device: Kobo Aura H2O	I would issue a slight warning against cases that have a single button clasp thing. I've found that in situations where the case is stacked amongst other things in, say, a backpack, I think the button focuses pressure on too small of an area, sometimes causing screen damage. Of course, a lot of unlucky stars have to align for this to happen. Just have to be more careful with this case. <disclaimer> Just based on my personal, very anecdotal experience. Not official word based on tests etc. </disclaimer>

03-28-2011, 08:06 PM	#33
sabredog Geographically Restricted Posts: 2,629 Karma: 14933353 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Device: Sony PRS-T3, Kindle Voyage, iPad Air2, Nexus7v2	Thanks Sameer I must admit the Kindle case with the corded clasp (runs lengthwise) would be good for a Kobo. I wonder if the Kobo would fit the Kindle version?

05-09-2011, 09:29 AM	#35
sabredog Geographically Restricted Posts: 2,629 Karma: 14933353 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Device: Sony PRS-T3, Kindle Voyage, iPad Air2, Nexus7v2	A new type of cover to check out... http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Cover-Up-Kobo...item2a1065f4ab

05-09-2011, 10:21 AM	#37
Cyberman tM Evangelist Posts: 439 Karma: 2248782 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austria Device: Inkbook Prime; Icarus Illumina;ImcoV6l;EB600;Kobo	[edit] Damn, too slow. If you look for protection but not looks, then I can tell good things about repurposed DVD cases. That is, find a DVD case where the Kobo fits in and remove all the parts that held the disc - the rest should be flat. (No need to cut a circular hole into the backside, remove the middle section and parts of the surrounding ring, but leave enough for it to hold together.) It doesn't look nice (especially after a year inside my jacket next to my keys), but so far it protected my eBook readers.

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