Aura HD Ultra-thin cover for Kobo (Aura HD). Finally!

gioele · 04-19-2013, 03:12 AM

It looks like somebody at Kobo heard us: the new Kobo Aura HD will have a slim cover, a-la Kindle.

«The ultra-thin, lightweight Kobo SleepCover turns your Kobo Aura HD on and off as you open and close the cover. The Leather Folio encases Kobo Aura HD and features an interior pocket. Both come in luxurious, full-grain leather and a choice of colours to fit your personal style.»

Let's hope Kobo release the same cover for Kobo Glo.

Has anybody had the chance to play with this new cover? Are there videos or pictures around?

grooks · 04-19-2013, 01:08 PM

grooks · 04-19-2013, 01:10 PM

graycyn · 04-19-2013, 01:45 PM

Light weight may be relative ... looking around for specs on the covers yesterday I found one site listing the sleep cover as being 180g. I can't remember just where though, and such an early listing may or may not be accurate. I didn't see weight specs listed for the covers on the Kobo site.

gioele · 04-19-2013, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by graycyn

I found one site listing the sleep cover as being 180g

Is that the weight of the sleep cover for the Kobo Glo? In that case, they are honest and do not even claim it to be light-weight.

On the other hand, if that weight refers to the new cover for the Aura HD…

graycyn · 04-19-2013, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gioele

Is that the weight of the sleep cover for the Kobo Glo? In that case, they are honest and do not even claim it to be light-weight.

On the other hand, if that weight refers to the new cover for the Aura HD…

It was for the Aura sleep cover. However, it may be that the weight spec was lifted from the Glo cover if that is what it weighs. Honestly, most sites I found it did not list weight for the Aura HD covers at all, including Kobo (which I felt was rather an oversight), so this may not be accurate.

If it is though, then weight of the reader and cover will be around 14.5 oz. A little on the heavy side, but I think I can live with it, since I'll keep a couple Sony readers for on the go use.

Canuck_in_Japan · 04-20-2013, 05:38 AM

I used to use a cover for my 650 but never again. I took it off a year ago and never had a problem. It's so much nicer to be able to read without that flap in the way and without all the extra weight. And paying $40 for a device that only costs $130 is just crazy.

graycyn · 04-20-2013, 12:18 PM

Well, I myself like covers, makes a device feel more like a book to me and also helps me holds it. Further, with cats, I can quickly protect my screen by shutting the cover.

I do agree they add weight, but in the instance of the Sony lighted covers, they also add light when I need it.

Some folks are going to like having a cover, some folks are not. I do think covers are generally overpriced, but to me a cover is well worth having and hence my order.

JSWolf · 04-20-2013, 05:22 PM

Well, I would not be able to take my Reader with me without a cover. So a cover is a necessity.

graycyn · 04-21-2013, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Well, I would not be able to take my Reader with me without a cover. So a cover is a necessity.

I'm with you, a reader goes everywhere with me, a cover is a good thing! Keeps it safe from other stuff in my bag.

JSWolf · 04-21-2013, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by graycyn

I'm with you, a reader goes everywhere with me, a cover is a good thing! Keeps it safe from other stuff in my bag.

Exactly. I don't want the screen scratched or something to damage the Reader because it's unprotected.

simond · 04-26-2013, 11:38 AM

On the plus side, the new sleep cover is working quite well on my Aura

Breid · 04-28-2013, 06:47 PM

Got my Aura HD sleep cover yesterday morning (still waiting on my Aura to arrive). I must confess that I do not like the plastic back cover. When I ordered if from WHSmith UK it was described as 100% leather, made no reference to the plastic back. Hmmmm, given the £39.99 cost, I am a somewhat disappointed. I am guessing that the reason that the plastic back is not covered in leather, is to preserve the ergonomic? design of the back and also to keep the weight and bulk of the cover to minimum level possible.

93terp · 04-28-2013, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Breid

Got my Aura HD sleep cover yesterday morning (still waiting on my Aura to arrive). I must confess that I do not like the plastic back cover. When I ordered if from WHSmith UK it was described as 100% leather, made no reference to the plastic back. Hmmmm, given the £39.99 cost, I am a somewhat disappointed. I am guessing that the reason that the plastic back is not covered in leather, is to preserve the ergonomic? design of the back and also to keep the weight and bulk of the cover to minimum level possible.

I was surprised to see that the Aura cover from Kobo has the same back design as the Aura itself. So far I like cover, and it seems to function as intended - puts the device to sleep when closed & wakes it up when opened. My only complaint is that the leather on the front of the cover is very soft & easily gets scratched while in my bag. But I'd rather the cover take the scratches than the Aura screen!!

Jeff1192 · 04-28-2013, 09:12 PM

It would drive me nuts having a cover on my Kobo. I have one of the Kobo sleeves that I use for when I travel with my Kobo but I would not want to have that flap in the way everytime I read.

04-19-2013, 03:12 AM	#1
gioele Member Posts: 19 Karma: 7940 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: none	Ultra-thin cover for Kobo (Aura HD). Finally! It looks like somebody at Kobo heard us: the new Kobo Aura HD will have a slim cover, a-la Kindle. «The ultra-thin, lightweight Kobo SleepCover turns your Kobo Aura HD on and off as you open and close the cover. The Leather Folio encases Kobo Aura HD and features an interior pocket. Both come in luxurious, full-grain leather and a choice of colours to fit your personal style.» Let's hope Kobo release the same cover for Kobo Glo. Has anybody had the chance to play with this new cover? Are there videos or pictures around?

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graycyn Wizard Posts: 1,496 Karma: 11250344 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NE Oregon Device: Kobo Sage, Forma, Kindle Oasis 2, Sony PRS-T2	Light weight may be relative ... looking around for specs on the covers yesterday I found one site listing the sleep cover as being 180g. I can't remember just where though, and such an early listing may or may not be accurate. I didn't see weight specs listed for the covers on the Kobo site.

04-20-2013, 05:38 AM	#7
Canuck_in_Japan Wizard Posts: 1,475 Karma: 14328611 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tokyo, Japan Device: Aura, Aura H2O, Kindle PW3	I used to use a cover for my 650 but never again. I took it off a year ago and never had a problem. It's so much nicer to be able to read without that flap in the way and without all the extra weight. And paying $40 for a device that only costs $130 is just crazy.

04-20-2013, 12:18 PM	#8
graycyn Wizard Posts: 1,496 Karma: 11250344 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NE Oregon Device: Kobo Sage, Forma, Kindle Oasis 2, Sony PRS-T2	Well, I myself like covers, makes a device feel more like a book to me and also helps me holds it. Further, with cats, I can quickly protect my screen by shutting the cover. I do agree they add weight, but in the instance of the Sony lighted covers, they also add light when I need it. Some folks are going to like having a cover, some folks are not. I do think covers are generally overpriced, but to me a cover is well worth having and hence my order.

04-20-2013, 05:22 PM	#9
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,894 Karma: 128597114 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Well, I would not be able to take my Reader with me without a cover. So a cover is a necessity.

04-26-2013, 11:38 AM	#12
simond Fanatic Posts: 532 Karma: 1062755 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London, UK Device: Kobo Aura One, iPad, iPhone	On the plus side, the new sleep cover is working quite well on my Aura

04-28-2013, 06:47 PM	#13
Breid Zealot Posts: 129 Karma: 161452 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Ireland Device: Kobo Aura HD; Kobo Glo; KPW	Got my Aura HD sleep cover yesterday morning (still waiting on my Aura to arrive). I must confess that I do not like the plastic back cover. When I ordered if from WHSmith UK it was described as 100% leather, made no reference to the plastic back. Hmmmm, given the £39.99 cost, I am a somewhat disappointed. I am guessing that the reason that the plastic back is not covered in leather, is to preserve the ergonomic? design of the back and also to keep the weight and bulk of the cover to minimum level possible.

04-28-2013, 09:12 PM	#15
Jeff1192 Connoisseur Posts: 62 Karma: 5802 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo touch	It would drive me nuts having a cover on my Kobo. I have one of the Kobo sleeves that I use for when I travel with my Kobo but I would not want to have that flap in the way everytime I read.