Leather Cases on Etsy: A Mini-Mailing Project - Page 5

hmcurriers · 05-03-2011, 07:53 PM

Here's the PRS-350 prototype case (with a genuine handcrafted PRS-350 inside...)

[Images too large - MODERATOR]

I'm getting access to a full woodshop this weekend, so will be making mockups of the PRS-650, PRS-950, and Nook

hmcurriers · 05-03-2011, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poppaea

This a very clever solution one member found for his Oberon.

Wow! I'm going to have to look into this.

Pomtroll · 05-03-2011, 08:10 PM

That looks good to me. I like the Oberon make over posted by Poppaea too but I also like the simplicity of the one you created. It looks like my m-edge cover I have on my Nook & Kindle.

Leyor · 05-05-2011, 08:13 PM

Is the bottom hole the same size on all sony readers?

OrganicJerk · 05-07-2011, 04:25 PM

Hey, I'd like to chime in here as a user who's very interested in your work so far... it looks great!

I have a PRS-950.. any chance you'll be making a case for that model?

Quote:

Originally Posted by mediax

I have looked longingly at some of the gorgeous covers available, particularly since I changed my 505 (for which Sony sold a nice leather cover) for the 650, for which Sony sell a cover that I find cheap-looking and not pleasant to hold. Sadly, it's a cover to which I've found no alternative.

Why? Because it's the only one I've found with a built-in reading light. I do most of my reading in bed at night and have a (purely personal) aversion to the numerous clip-on lights available, so I want a cover that incorporates a light. I know I'm probably in a very small minority, but it still seems like a market opportunity for someone.

This is EXACTLY how I feel... The only thing I like about the default 950 lighted case is the fact that it has a light. But even then, I feel like the case is wider and heavier than it needs to be... There is a whole space of what appears to be hollow plastic above the battery, and why use a AAA battery? Couldn't a single superbright LED with a button battery work? It's not unheard of: (link).

hmcurriers, whats your opinion about this? Is this something you could possibly address, regarding a lighted case?

JSWolf · 05-07-2011, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prestidigitweeze

There won't be any photos of Sony devices in HMC cases until they actually make the first two, which are being made for me and for someone else. I'm currently talking to Josh of HMC about changing my order and making a 650 case for me so that the model I review will be more helpful to Reader owners without cases. I hope he can do it.

BTW: I'm paying for this case. Sometimes you get a reviewer's copy of a thing, but the company rep then pressures you to write something flattering and gets angry with you if you criticize their product. That has happened with audiophile equipment in the past and I'd rather not go through it here.

I look forward to your review. Thanks.

JSWolf · 05-07-2011, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hmcurriers

Wow! I'm going to have to look into this.

The x50 Sony Readers all have the holes for the cover to be connected to. This is why I don't like the straps as they just get in the way. If you could make covers using the cover connecter holes on the readers, I'd be happy to recommend your covers when someone posts about looking for a cover.

sabredog · 05-07-2011, 08:21 PM

Not having seen a Sony case in detail, are the connectors magnetised?

I am still a bit concerned about magnets so close to the ereader. That concern though, is tempered by the fact my Kobo cover has a magnetised closure.

Ripplinger · 05-07-2011, 10:17 PM

On the Sony covers, there's a thin strip of metal apparently in the flaps of the cover. The Sony reader itself is magnetized in the 2 outer corners, not the cover or even the pins. Hold something metallic like a fingernail file near the upper and lower edge of the reader on the right hand side and you'll feel the pull.

sabredog · 05-08-2011, 01:07 AM

Ahh, thanks!

Well if they can be made like the Sony covers and with a closure, then a winner has arrived

hmcurriers · 05-08-2011, 06:51 PM

That's interesting! Ok, quick question.... does anyone prefer straps over the sony-style pins? If there's not a great interest, I'll go ahead and make all of the covers w/ the pins (which will speed up the prototyping!)

sabredog · 05-08-2011, 07:39 PM

I would be happy for you to go with the pins. I will try and swallow what is remaining of my doubt. The one great improvement in that regard to the Sony cover will be the ability to close the cover and keep it closed.

hmcurriers · 05-08-2011, 08:02 PM

I just bought a 350 on eBay, so will be working out the corner pins soon!

Leyor · 05-08-2011, 08:17 PM

I think the pins would be prefered by most, but need to be very exact to get it to fit right.

As for using metal in the cover to close the case, like on the original Sony. I'm not sure wheter regular metal or rare earth magnets will produce the best result.

The original cases rely on the magnetism in the sony's themselves, but do they have it paired with some special metal or will any metal do?

Pomtroll · 05-08-2011, 08:18 PM

I like the pins myself. My other 2 reader (Kindle3 & Nook) covers use straps, but I really prefer the pins.

05-03-2011, 07:53 PM	#61
hmcurriers Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Kindle3, Sony PRS-350, iPad2	Here's the PRS-350 prototype case (with a genuine handcrafted PRS-350 inside...) [Images too large - MODERATOR] I'm getting access to a full woodshop this weekend, so will be making mockups of the PRS-650, PRS-950, and Nook Last edited by Dr. Drib; 02-01-2015 at 05:21 PM.

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05-03-2011, 08:10 PM	#63
Pomtroll Guru Posts: 822 Karma: 1341819 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Minnesota USA Device: Sony 350, Sony T1, Kindle Touch, Kindle PW1	That looks good to me. I like the Oberon make over posted by Poppaea too but I also like the simplicity of the one you created. It looks like my m-edge cover I have on my Nook & Kindle.

05-05-2011, 08:13 PM	#64
Leyor Ninja Librarian Posts: 179 Karma: 347750 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denmark Device: Sony PRS-950, Cybook 3. gen, Sony T1, Kindle Paperwhite	Is the bottom hole the same size on all sony readers?

05-07-2011, 08:21 PM	#68
sabredog Geographically Restricted Posts: 2,629 Karma: 14933353 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Device: Sony PRS-T3, Kindle Voyage, iPad Air2, Nexus7v2	Not having seen a Sony case in detail, are the connectors magnetised? I am still a bit concerned about magnets so close to the ereader. That concern though, is tempered by the fact my Kobo cover has a magnetised closure.

05-07-2011, 10:17 PM	#69
Ripplinger 350 Hoarder Posts: 3,574 Karma: 8281267 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midwest USA Device: Sony PRS-350, Kobo Glo & Glo HD, PW2	On the Sony covers, there's a thin strip of metal apparently in the flaps of the cover. The Sony reader itself is magnetized in the 2 outer corners, not the cover or even the pins. Hold something metallic like a fingernail file near the upper and lower edge of the reader on the right hand side and you'll feel the pull.

05-08-2011, 01:07 AM	#70
sabredog Geographically Restricted Posts: 2,629 Karma: 14933353 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Device: Sony PRS-T3, Kindle Voyage, iPad Air2, Nexus7v2	Ahh, thanks! Well if they can be made like the Sony covers and with a closure, then a winner has arrived

05-08-2011, 06:51 PM	#71
hmcurriers Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Kindle3, Sony PRS-350, iPad2	That's interesting! Ok, quick question.... does anyone prefer straps over the sony-style pins? If there's not a great interest, I'll go ahead and make all of the covers w/ the pins (which will speed up the prototyping!)

05-08-2011, 07:39 PM	#72
sabredog Geographically Restricted Posts: 2,629 Karma: 14933353 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Device: Sony PRS-T3, Kindle Voyage, iPad Air2, Nexus7v2	I would be happy for you to go with the pins. I will try and swallow what is remaining of my doubt. The one great improvement in that regard to the Sony cover will be the ability to close the cover and keep it closed.

05-08-2011, 08:02 PM	#73
hmcurriers Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Kindle3, Sony PRS-350, iPad2	I just bought a 350 on eBay, so will be working out the corner pins soon!

05-08-2011, 08:17 PM	#74
Leyor Ninja Librarian Posts: 179 Karma: 347750 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denmark Device: Sony PRS-950, Cybook 3. gen, Sony T1, Kindle Paperwhite	I think the pins would be prefered by most, but need to be very exact to get it to fit right. As for using metal in the cover to close the case, like on the original Sony. I'm not sure wheter regular metal or rare earth magnets will produce the best result. The original cases rely on the magnetism in the sony's themselves, but do they have it paired with some special metal or will any metal do?

05-08-2011, 08:18 PM	#75
Pomtroll Guru Posts: 822 Karma: 1341819 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Minnesota USA Device: Sony 350, Sony T1, Kindle Touch, Kindle PW1	I like the pins myself. My other 2 reader (Kindle3 & Nook) covers use straps, but I really prefer the pins.

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