M-Edge Jacket to be available for Sony Reader in November - Page 3

NatCh · 02-25-2007, 01:31 PM

What sound to naugas make, anyway? I've always wondered ....

Aprilbeginnings · 02-25-2007, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by NatCh

What sound to naugas make, anyway? I've always wondered ....

Now didn't I just say MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

TheMooch · 02-25-2007, 04:14 PM

Well, I wasn't able to find out what sound they make...but I DID find THIS!!

http://www.naugahyde.com/history.html

memobug · 02-25-2007, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Aprilbeginnings

They ought to, because if it didn't fit I would be right back to return it!

Oh and Mooooooooooooo, LOL.......
Just one of those days <BEG>

Sony's accessory Reader cases are leather. They look great but, the one I tried from Borders didn't line up at all and the magnets didn't hit right either. But I found that if you cut across the bottom of the blister pack to get the case out, you can hardly tell it was ever opened. It doesn't take tape to seal it either: just cut straight across the bottom and pop it out.

I guess I should go back and try again, but this seems ridiculous, and I have to wonder if there's a reason they're fitting them wrong - like to sit in the dockstation properly they had to do it this way or something.

There is absolutely no way this would fly in Japan. I can say this with complete confidence based on my experience with complaint handling in Japanese markets. If the product isn't perfect, the complaints roll in, and I mean this with no negative connotation; it is simply a cultural bias.

Regards,

Matt

NatCh · 02-26-2007, 12:40 AM

Nah, the stock case sits in the cradle just fine, and it's straight -- more likely a vendor quality control issue, is my guess.

There's a number you can call that's supposed to be related to this ... ah, here's the relevant post.

HarryT · 02-26-2007, 03:29 AM

The Sony cases are made by Targus in the US. I'm pretty sure they are assembled by hand, which would account for the occasional misalignment of the attachment "ring".

As I say, mine's reasonable - it's misaligned by about 5mm between the top and bottom, but the case still "covers" the Reader completely and the magnets work fine.

I've not heard any complaints recently of misaligned cases - perhaps they've fixed the problem?

Kosst Amojan · 02-26-2007, 04:00 PM

Just got mine in about 10 minutes ago (had it delivered to my office). My first impression is that it’s a good case but not great. I LOVE the insert inside the case to put the reader in, it’s snug and I didn’t have to fumble with that damn thingamajig on the back.

The package was small but packed tight and securely, the cover was wrapped in a large plastic bag which was folded over several times and was rested on a foam mat.

The quality of the leather (?) isn’t great, it feels a little thin but from other executive notebook binders I’ve used it’s about the right quality for the price. Of course I can’t see inside the material but it’s spongy and is backed by a hard material, possibly a thin plastic.

Like I said, the insert you put the reader is snug is I shouldn’t have to worry about an accident. It has smooth cutouts for the buttons and it’s made of a stiff plastic. What I like most about that is that it’s obvious that if I forget to turn the reader off (and don’t bookmark my place) and stick it in my briefcase, the buttons won’t get pressed like it does with the default cover.

The case was not made to fold around back and honestly it would tacky if you did, it would crease the leather on the edge and age it prematurely. As for the flap, they could have worked on that some more, the stitching is no different from the rest of the case (they could have made it heavier) and it looks uneven like it was homemade. There is a standard elastic band for a pen holder but they should have given it some more slack, it would be fine for a standard Bic but I tried it with a standard Uni-Ball and Pilot and it was a tight squeeze. Finally the business card holders were just done wrong, you have one large slot and two smaller ones on top and at the bottom of it. The large one is fine but the two smaller ones are useless, they’re too small to hold business cards. I might use them for some SD cards I have although it would be difficult to get them out, they’re stitched in pretty tight.

Overall though I would recommend this case. A lot of thought and attention was put into the design, some things I know I would not have thought of. As someone who buys executive notebooks and datebooks, I would say the quality of the materials is on par with the price which was very good itself. My final peeve though, which I have to mention last, is that I paid $8 for shipping and they sent it to me via USPS and one the box it clearly said it cost them $2.67.

TheMooch · 02-27-2007, 12:38 AM

Sounds like your evaluation is along the same lines as mine.

Dr. Drib · 02-27-2007, 05:39 AM

Could you two go into a little more detail about your views on why you feel the cover is not made to fold back?

I remember m-edge saying that it is made to do so, but I'm curious about the opinions on this.

Thanks,
Don

Kosst Amojan · 02-27-2007, 07:43 AM

Don't get me wrong, you CAN bend it back, and now that I've played with it some more you could be right, maybe it was designed to do so.

But I will not, it's clear to me that extended use in that manner WILL crease the leather on the edge and I want to keep this case looking nice.

HarryT · 02-27-2007, 07:49 AM

For comparison, the Sony cover folds back without problem. The part of the cover that forms the "front" and the "back" of the case has some type of stiff "insert" in it, but the "hinge" part of the cover doesn't, and is soft leather, so it freely folds without creasing.

I don't normally bother folding it back, though. It's so light-weight that it's easy to read one-handed with the cover open like a book.

astra · 03-01-2007, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

The Sony cases are made by Targus in the US. I'm pretty sure they are assembled by hand, which would account for the occasional misalignment of the attachment "ring".

Just spoke to someone on another forum who bought it and they say it has a label - made in China. And he also complained about misaligned attachment ring.

HarryT · 03-01-2007, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by astra_lestat

Just spoke to someone on another forum who bought it and they say it has a label - made in China. And he also complained about misaligned attachment ring.

Sorry, I didn't mean they were made in the US; I meant that Targus are a US company. I'm sure they are made in China - what isn't, these day? That certainly has no implications of poor quality.

astra · 03-01-2007, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Sorry, I didn't mean they were made in the US; I meant that Targus are a US company. I'm sure they are made in China - what isn't, these day? That certainly has no implications of poor quality.

Oh, I see. Sorry for misunderstanding

jmmcg9 · 03-04-2007, 07:33 PM

FYI on the comments about folding back the M-edge cover:I have been folding mine back since day 1 (8 days ago, it actually arrived on the 24th, earlier than the revised 2/28 date). Initially it wouldn't fold back "flat", but after a few days it now folds flat with no sign of wear or crease. Overall I think it is better than the Sony cover. Mine was a degree or two off which was annoying, but I never felt comfortable about that thingamajig snap on the back being secure. I think the M-Edge approach is much more secure. My only complaint is the strap that you tuck into the cover. I have to fold it back (in between the two covers) to keep it out of the way while reading. Also I think you still need some sort of case to protect the reader for transport. I like the Pouch, but the M-Edge cover (& the Sony leather cover) are too big to slip in the Pouch. The original Vinyl cover works well with the pouch.
I just wish Vaja ( http://www.vajacases.com/home/home_en.html ) would make a Reader case. I bought a their case for my Creative Zen Nomad Juke Box. It was pricey, but classy.
Thx, Joe Mac

02-26-2007, 04:00 PM	#37
Kosst Amojan Addict Posts: 207 Karma: 19597 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Device: Nook Glowlight Plus	Small Review Just got mine in about 10 minutes ago (had it delivered to my office). My first impression is that it’s a good case but not great. I LOVE the insert inside the case to put the reader in, it’s snug and I didn’t have to fumble with that damn thingamajig on the back. The package was small but packed tight and securely, the cover was wrapped in a large plastic bag which was folded over several times and was rested on a foam mat. The quality of the leather (?) isn’t great, it feels a little thin but from other executive notebook binders I’ve used it’s about the right quality for the price. Of course I can’t see inside the material but it’s spongy and is backed by a hard material, possibly a thin plastic. Like I said, the insert you put the reader is snug is I shouldn’t have to worry about an accident. It has smooth cutouts for the buttons and it’s made of a stiff plastic. What I like most about that is that it’s obvious that if I forget to turn the reader off (and don’t bookmark my place) and stick it in my briefcase, the buttons won’t get pressed like it does with the default cover. The case was not made to fold around back and honestly it would tacky if you did, it would crease the leather on the edge and age it prematurely. As for the flap, they could have worked on that some more, the stitching is no different from the rest of the case (they could have made it heavier) and it looks uneven like it was homemade. There is a standard elastic band for a pen holder but they should have given it some more slack, it would be fine for a standard Bic but I tried it with a standard Uni-Ball and Pilot and it was a tight squeeze. Finally the business card holders were just done wrong, you have one large slot and two smaller ones on top and at the bottom of it. The large one is fine but the two smaller ones are useless, they’re too small to hold business cards. I might use them for some SD cards I have although it would be difficult to get them out, they’re stitched in pretty tight. Overall though I would recommend this case. A lot of thought and attention was put into the design, some things I know I would not have thought of. As someone who buys executive notebooks and datebooks, I would say the quality of the materials is on par with the price which was very good itself. My final peeve though, which I have to mention last, is that I paid $8 for shipping and they sent it to me via USPS and one the box it clearly said it cost them $2.67.

02-27-2007, 05:39 AM	#39
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,368 Karma: 59451559 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	Why isn't the case made to fold back? Could you two go into a little more detail about your views on why you feel the cover is not made to fold back? I remember m-edge saying that it is made to do so, but I'm curious about the opinions on this. Thanks, Don

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02-25-2007, 01:31 PM	#31
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	What sound to naugas make, anyway? I've always wondered ....

02-25-2007, 04:14 PM	#33
TheMooch Member Retired Posts: 102 Karma: 226 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Device: PRS-500 Sony eReader	Well, I wasn't able to find out what sound they make...but I DID find THIS!! http://www.naugahyde.com/history.html

02-26-2007, 12:40 AM	#35
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	Nah, the stock case sits in the cradle just fine, and it's straight -- more likely a vendor quality control issue, is my guess. There's a number you can call that's supposed to be related to this ... ah, here's the relevant post.

02-26-2007, 03:29 AM	#36
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	The Sony cases are made by Targus in the US. I'm pretty sure they are assembled by hand, which would account for the occasional misalignment of the attachment "ring". As I say, mine's reasonable - it's misaligned by about 5mm between the top and bottom, but the case still "covers" the Reader completely and the magnets work fine. I've not heard any complaints recently of misaligned cases - perhaps they've fixed the problem?

02-27-2007, 12:38 AM	#38
TheMooch Member Retired Posts: 102 Karma: 226 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Device: PRS-500 Sony eReader	Sounds like your evaluation is along the same lines as mine.

02-27-2007, 07:43 AM	#40
Kosst Amojan Addict Posts: 207 Karma: 19597 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Device: Nook Glowlight Plus	Don't get me wrong, you CAN bend it back, and now that I've played with it some more you could be right, maybe it was designed to do so. But I will not, it's clear to me that extended use in that manner WILL crease the leather on the edge and I want to keep this case looking nice.

02-27-2007, 07:49 AM	#41
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	For comparison, the Sony cover folds back without problem. The part of the cover that forms the "front" and the "back" of the case has some type of stiff "insert" in it, but the "hinge" part of the cover doesn't, and is soft leather, so it freely folds without creasing. I don't normally bother folding it back, though. It's so light-weight that it's easy to read one-handed with the cover open like a book.

03-04-2007, 07:33 PM	#45
jmmcg9 Zealot Posts: 123 Karma: 6420516 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Device: Oasis 2, iPad Pro (12.9”), iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPad Mini 5, Forma	FYI on the comments about folding back the M-edge cover:I have been folding mine back since day 1 (8 days ago, it actually arrived on the 24th, earlier than the revised 2/28 date). Initially it wouldn't fold back "flat", but after a few days it now folds flat with no sign of wear or crease. Overall I think it is better than the Sony cover. Mine was a degree or two off which was annoying, but I never felt comfortable about that thingamajig snap on the back being secure. I think the M-Edge approach is much more secure. My only complaint is the strap that you tuck into the cover. I have to fold it back (in between the two covers) to keep it out of the way while reading. Also I think you still need some sort of case to protect the reader for transport. I like the Pouch, but the M-Edge cover (& the Sony leather cover) are too big to slip in the Pouch. The original Vinyl cover works well with the pouch. I just wish Vaja ( http://www.vajacases.com/home/home_en.html ) would make a Reader case. I bought a their case for my Creative Zen Nomad Juke Box. It was pricey, but classy. Thx, Joe Mac

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