PRS-T1 To buy a case?

[Flip Martian]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Silicone covers...no protection for the screen from the front. Not worth it. Get a cover.

Agree. I wouldn't take my T1 out anywhere without being in a case of some sort...

[Blue2u]

I've always had a cover. Like others have said, I take good care of my things no matter how much they cost, and I like the convenience of a light builting with the case, just my preference.

I just switched from Kobo Touch to Sony T1 and lucked out on great deal on the official Sony case with light for $29. I love the custom fit, only reason I may change is I have nowhere for my stylus, I don't like that it doesn't stay closed via magnets or clasp, and depending how the 'shiny bezel' works for me, may change to accomodate those needs.

BTW, has anyone ever had a problem scratching the screen using the stylus? KT didn't have that, and I like using the stylus [no fingerprint smudges on screen], but am concerned about light scratches!

[booklover6]

I don't see any scratches on mine, and I use the stylus. It's really nice. Great ereader.

[Blue2u]

Originally Posted by booklover6

I don't see any scratches on mine, and I use the stylus. It's really nice. Great ereader.

Thank you, good to know, was a bit concerned about it!

BTW, how do people here feel about a non-glare protective screen? I use them on my phone, iPod, etc, but always wondered if I should try one for my ereader as well.

[booklover6]

I wouldn't, for the Sony.

[AndrewH]

Originally Posted by Flip Martian

Agree. I wouldn't take my T1 out anywhere without being in a case of some sort...

A case and a silicone cover serve completely different purposes. For me, the silicone cover is an incredibly inexpensive and easy-to-remove alternative to a DecalGirl skin (I can get all four colors of silicone covers for the price of a single DecalGirl skin). That it offers a negligible amount of protection to the device by making it non-skid and offering a tiny bit of cushion, is just gravy.

One could argue that the Sony cover is somewhat flimsy and isn't going to protect your reader in <insert scenario here> and therefor you should get a "real" case like a <insert name of case here>.

Use a case, use a skin, surround your reader in twelve inches of foam, use your reader naked... whatever. It's a $100 device that's reasonably fragile. Use your discretion on protecting or not protecting your investment.

[Teknikal]

Originally Posted by Blue2u

I've always had a cover. Like others have said, I take good care of my things no matter how much they cost, and I like the convenience of a light builting with the case, just my preference.

I just switched from Kobo Touch to Sony T1 and lucked out on great deal on the official Sony case with light for $29. I love the custom fit, only reason I may change is I have nowhere for my stylus, I don't like that it doesn't stay closed via magnets or clasp, and depending how the 'shiny bezel' works for me, may change to accomodate those needs.

BTW, has anyone ever had a problem scratching the screen using the stylus? KT didn't have that, and I like using the stylus [no fingerprint smudges on screen], but am concerned about light scratches!

Also have the Sony case with light and I think it's pretty rubbish it wouldn't protect the reader from anything but maybe dust, the fit is good and the light is good but the case itself is the worst I've ever seen on a mobile device, I also hate the way it doesn't stay closed.

At the price you paid it's probably worth it but at the price I paid Sony completely ripped me off.

If the stylus concerns you buy one for a tablet with a soft tip I don't think you would have a problem though.

[Blue2u]

Originally Posted by Teknikal

Also have the Sony case with light and I think it's pretty rubbish it wouldn't protect the reader from anything but maybe dust, the fit is good and the light is good but the case itself is the worst I've ever seen on a mobile device, I also hate the way it doesn't stay closed.

At the price you paid it's probably worth it but at the price I paid Sony completely ripped me off.

If the stylus concerns you buy one for a tablet with a soft tip I don't think you would have a problem though.

Yes I agree, for the price I paid, I can live with it for now. Depending on how much the minor things bother me [shiny bezel, closure, stylus] I may get a different one down the road. May have to keep my eyes peeled for a different deal and maybe different stylus, just to be safe.

[filmo]

I have silicone cover for KT that offers no screen protection. I cut 22 gage (.80mm) galvalume steel roofing material to cover screen and easy fit between silicone cover and screen border. I rounded the corners of this Galvalume screen protector. Shearing the metal forms sharp edges that I removed by dragging sharp edge on concrete driveway grinding down the sharp edges. I then taped edges of the metal with electrical tape.

22 gage Galvalume is very ridged material.
http://www.steelroofing.com/faqs.htm

I used M6 Wiss offset aviation snips to cut Galvalume.
http://www.use-enco.com/1/1/29492-m6...ion-snips.html

This was easy project for me as already had tools and scrap metal. First make paper pattern out of 110 weight card stock to easily make correct fitting steel screen protector. If you ask someone that installs steel roofs they will probably cut this cover for small fee or free. You can buy sheet metal and Wiss M6 snips at building supply stores, Home Depot, or Lowes.