Sony Reader covers - what color do you pick? - Page 4

Bob Russell · 10-16-2006, 10:34 AM

When considering covers with different thickness or shape, remember that you will have to remove them before connecting to your computer if you use the Reader docking station.

NatCh · 10-16-2006, 11:25 AM

I'm also a bit leery of this "spandex" design as it doesn't appear to offer much impact protection to the display.

yvanleterrible · 10-16-2006, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Russell

When considering covers with different thickness or shape, remember that you will have to remove them before connecting to your computer if you use the Reader docking station.

This is one of the reasons i'm stalling with the box i'm planning. I don't have access to a reader, and i'd like to be able to plug it without having to take it out. Also does the SD card protrude?

NatCh · 10-16-2006, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by yvanleterrible

This is one of the reasons i'm stalling with the box i'm planning. I don't have access to a reader, and i'd like to be able to plug it without having to take it out. Also does the SD card protrude?

The SD card doesn't protrude at all -- it has a cover over the slot that closes completely, so you can leave the card in all the time.

As for the connection, it's a simple mini USB plug, it's 1 1/2" from the corner, and 1 5/8" from the edge (due to the curve). Sorry for the non-metric measurements, but I only have have an imperial ruler handy.

I'd think that if you put in some sort of flap/door slider in that general area it'd work nicely. But having seen the high quality of your work on your website, I expect you'll want to wait until you can take your own measurements.

yvanleterrible · 10-16-2006, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by NatCh

The SD card doesn't protrude at all -- it has a cover over the slot that closes completely, so you can leave the card in all the time.

As for the connection, it's a simple mini USB plug, it's 1 1/2" from the corner, and 1 5/8" from the edge (due to the curve). Sorry for the non-metric measurements, but I only have have an imperial ruler handy.

I'd think that if you put in some sort of flap/door slider in that general area it'd work nicely. But having seen the high quality of your work on your website, I expect you'll want to wait until you can take your own measurements.

You're right about wanting to take the measurements myself. Been burned before. As for the fact that Canada's metric, most of my machinery comes from the States. It's easyer to buy an other tape measure than an other planer. I was born and measured in inches.

Speaking multiple languages has it's merits and charms, so is measuring.

Putting a tiny flap on the box is out of the question. You got to remember that working wood is a subtractive process compared to plastics or certain metals that use molding or additive processes.

I lost two finger tips in 1980 and I want to keep the rest for pushing the charming little buttons of the PRS.

Also if the port is at the bottom of the device I might forgo the idea because this is where the lighting's batteries will go.

NatCh · 10-16-2006, 02:23 PM

Yah, USB's on the bottom edge, yvanleterrible. I've been carrying mine around in a hollowed-out book (as camoflage against idle pilferage) and I don't miss access to the ports.

I don't really connect it to the PC that often, in the first place, so having to take it out of a box or cover wouldn't be any real burden to me, so long as it's not difficult to take it out.

You can see the ports in the pix I attached to my review -- no good for measurements, of course, but you can get an idea of the placements from them.

Bob Russell · 10-16-2006, 02:55 PM

That's a good point NatCh... I think of a different size case being a problem wrt the cradle because I'm thinking about the circular snap thing, which is not really something you want to remove everytime you dock. When you don't need to remove the cover, that snap thing is great.

But if there was a nice case didn't require that snap circle and was easy to remove, I'd definitely be open to that as an option. But it's hard to imagine one in a different form factor that's just as nice for actual reading. The Sony case is really comfortable and slim and easy to fold back.

Leaping Gnome · 10-16-2006, 03:20 PM

Yeah, I really like the default Sony case. Most things like this you get a case for it is low budget and you want to replace it right away - I haven't felt that at all with the Sony case. It has a nice feel, seems sturdy, good weight to it and doesn't add a lot of thickness. Looks good too in my opinion.

JazZi · 10-22-2006, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Leaping Gnome

Yeah, I really like the default Sony case. Most things like this you get a case for it is low budget and you want to replace it right away - I haven't felt that at all with the Sony case. It has a nice feel, seems sturdy, good weight to it and doesn't add a lot of thickness. Looks good too in my opinion.

I was also pleasantly surprised with the quality of the cover. Unless someone comes out with a great, maybe leather cover with magnets embedded, I'll stick with the freebie in the box.

RWood · 11-27-2006, 08:18 PM

According to a friend who is a fiber expert, the standard case is microfiber with leather (leatheret) trim. As for me, I'll stay with it for the near future.

nerys · 12-25-2006, 08:40 PM

I got the green one (matches the green case for my Zen Vision VGA) I wish they would make an orange one though. I love orange (BRIGHT ORANGE :-)

Chris Taylor
http://www.nerys.com/

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10-16-2006, 11:25 AM	#47
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	I'm also a bit leery of this "spandex" design as it doesn't appear to offer much impact protection to the display. Last edited by NatCh; 10-16-2006 at 12:00 PM.

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10-16-2006, 10:34 AM	#46
Bob Russell Recovering Gadget Addict Posts: 5,381 Karma: 676161 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Device: iPad	When considering covers with different thickness or shape, remember that you will have to remove them before connecting to your computer if you use the Reader docking station.

10-16-2006, 02:23 PM	#51
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	Yah, USB's on the bottom edge, yvanleterrible. I've been carrying mine around in a hollowed-out book (as camoflage against idle pilferage) and I don't miss access to the ports. I don't really connect it to the PC that often, in the first place, so having to take it out of a box or cover wouldn't be any real burden to me, so long as it's not difficult to take it out. You can see the ports in the pix I attached to my review -- no good for measurements, of course, but you can get an idea of the placements from them.

10-16-2006, 02:55 PM	#52
Bob Russell Recovering Gadget Addict Posts: 5,381 Karma: 676161 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Device: iPad	That's a good point NatCh... I think of a different size case being a problem wrt the cradle because I'm thinking about the circular snap thing, which is not really something you want to remove everytime you dock. When you don't need to remove the cover, that snap thing is great. But if there was a nice case didn't require that snap circle and was easy to remove, I'd definitely be open to that as an option. But it's hard to imagine one in a different form factor that's just as nice for actual reading. The Sony case is really comfortable and slim and easy to fold back.

10-16-2006, 03:20 PM	#53
Leaping Gnome Evangelist Posts: 490 Karma: 1641 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Louisville Device: Sony Reader PRS-500	Yeah, I really like the default Sony case. Most things like this you get a case for it is low budget and you want to replace it right away - I haven't felt that at all with the Sony case. It has a nice feel, seems sturdy, good weight to it and doesn't add a lot of thickness. Looks good too in my opinion.

11-27-2006, 08:18 PM	#55
RWood Technogeezer Posts: 7,233 Karma: 1601464 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Device: Sony PRS-500	According to a friend who is a fiber expert, the standard case is microfiber with leather (leatheret) trim. As for me, I'll stay with it for the near future.

12-25-2006, 08:40 PM	#56
nerys Addict Posts: 243 Karma: 48 Join Date: Dec 2006 Device: PRS 500 - REB 1200	I got the green one (matches the green case for my Zen Vision VGA) I wish they would make an orange one though. I love orange (BRIGHT ORANGE :-) Chris Taylor http://www.nerys.com/

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