Mini What is your favorite case for the Kobo Mini?

teija · 06-07-2013, 01:03 PM

I think one of the biggest letdowns for the Kobo Mini is the lack of options for cases. I've had to get crafty with my sewing machine (I have hardly ever done any sewing!) and thanks to a scrap of material I had around, plus an old piece of crafting felt (for a nice soft inside) have come up with my own customized pouch (pics attached of my first "prototype" which has been in constant use for my Mini so far). Not bad for a first attempt I think!

I'm still keeping my eyes open for a deal on the official Kobo Mini sleepcover in grey fabric... but aside from that, any other options I've looked at add too much bulk, or just don't look very good. I will probably end up sticking with my fabric pouch idea; next time in a much more funky modern fabric.

I know some people on the forum mentioned using oversize GPS cases, etc, but that just won't work for me. Has anyone had any luck finding any other options?

Terisa de morgan · 06-07-2013, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by teija

I'm still keeping my eyes open for a deal on the official Kobo Mini sleepcover in grey fabric... but aside from that, any other options I've looked at add too much bulk, or just don't look very good. I will probably end up sticking with my fabric pouch idea; next time in a much more funky modern fabric.

I like grey sleepcover a lot... but it doesn't close, so a I close it with a small hair band.

teija · 06-07-2013, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Terisa de morgan

I like grey sleepcover a lot... but it doesn't close, so a I close it with a small hair band.

Ah, that is good feedback Terisa, thank you! I didn't even think about that potential issue.

Terisa de morgan · 06-07-2013, 02:03 PM

It's important if you carry it around in a bag or something like that.

samhy · 06-08-2013, 05:54 AM

That's a very good job teija!
Regarding the grey sleepcover, I'm using it and it's nice (a good way to keep things away from the screen). However, mine starts to show some wear and tear, nothing bad for now.

teija · 06-20-2013, 02:30 PM

Felt like having a bit of colour, so am using the original cover I whipped up with just two pieces of felt in one of my favorite combos: Purple and turquoise... it probably won't protect much or hold together for too long (doesn't feel very thick or hard-wearing in comparison to the one made with cotton fabric) but it's fun for the summer.

shanghaichica · 06-20-2013, 05:08 PM

I'll be picking up my kobo mini tomorrow so I'm thinking about cases and accesories. I hope there is something nice.

estelle58 · 06-20-2013, 05:40 PM

http://www.skindigitalstore.com/kobo-mini/

Some covers from Skindigital

shanghaichica · 06-21-2013, 06:37 AM

The official covers were so underwhelming. I got the black sleep cover because they had a special offer to get it half price if you bought it with the mini. I'll have to get something from eBay or amazon.

booklover6 · 06-21-2013, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by shanghaichica

The official covers were so underwhelming. I got the black sleep cover because they had a special offer to get it half price if you bought it with the mini. I'll have to get something from eBay or amazon.

I agree. I got a pretty nice navitech cover on Amazon for $4.99. Kind of thick, but it works well and adds a lot of protection.

This is the one I got. Though I'd prefer a smooth leather type cover, I loved the price. There is a brown one, too.

shanghaichica · 06-21-2013, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by booklover6

I agree. I got a pretty nice navitech cover on Amazon for $4.99. Kind of thick, but it works well and adds a lot of protection.

This is the one I got. Though I'd prefer a smooth leather type cover, I loved the price. There is a brown one, too.

Thats nice. Hopefully they have something similar on amazon.co.uk

On another note im quite taken with the mini so far. I think ill get on with it a lot better than i did with the glo last year.

shanghaichica · 06-21-2013, 10:42 AM

I went for this one from amazon

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

simplyparticular · 06-21-2013, 12:25 PM

The dimensions of the mini are very close to the Sony PRS-350, so it might be worth checking out covers and sleeves designed for it.

Sony PRS-350
104 x 145 x 8 mm

Kobo Mini
102 x 133 x 10 mm

Terisa de morgan · 06-21-2013, 12:44 PM

Not really, they're going to be big. I've checked.

teija · 06-21-2013, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by shanghaichica

I went for this one from amazon

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Very cute!

I had also been eyeing the Khaki/green one that booklover6 got but didn't bring myself to buy it. I tried a case from my local FutureShop in a lovely turquoise colour, but didn't like the extra bulk it added (it was at least a couple of cms larger around each side).

06-07-2013, 01:03 PM	#1
teija Gadget fiend Posts: 354 Karma: 2111100 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Vancouver, Canada Device: Kobo Clara HD, Aura HD, Kindle Paperwhite 2021, Sony PRS-350	What is your favorite case for the Kobo Mini? I think one of the biggest letdowns for the Kobo Mini is the lack of options for cases. I've had to get crafty with my sewing machine (I have hardly ever done any sewing!) and thanks to a scrap of material I had around, plus an old piece of crafting felt (for a nice soft inside) have come up with my own customized pouch (pics attached of my first "prototype" which has been in constant use for my Mini so far). Not bad for a first attempt I think! I'm still keeping my eyes open for a deal on the official Kobo Mini sleepcover in grey fabric... but aside from that, any other options I've looked at add too much bulk, or just don't look very good. I will probably end up sticking with my fabric pouch idea; next time in a much more funky modern fabric. I know some people on the forum mentioned using oversize GPS cases, etc, but that just won't work for me. Has anyone had any luck finding any other options? Attached Thumbnails

06-20-2013, 02:30 PM	#6
teija Gadget fiend Posts: 354 Karma: 2111100 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Vancouver, Canada Device: Kobo Clara HD, Aura HD, Kindle Paperwhite 2021, Sony PRS-350	Felt like having a bit of colour, so am using the original cover I whipped up with just two pieces of felt in one of my favorite combos: Purple and turquoise... it probably won't protect much or hold together for too long (doesn't feel very thick or hard-wearing in comparison to the one made with cotton fabric) but it's fun for the summer. Attached Thumbnails

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samhy Wizard Posts: 1,820 Karma: 9503859 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: France Device: (Sony (J) PRS 650), Kobo Mini, Kobo Glo HD	That's a very good job teija! Regarding the grey sleepcover, I'm using it and it's nice (a good way to keep things away from the screen). However, mine starts to show some wear and tear, nothing bad for now.

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estelle58 Cat lover Posts: 487 Karma: 1149782 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Device: iPhone, Kobo Vox, Kobo Glo, iPad mini, Kindle Paperwhite, Kobo Aura	http://www.skindigitalstore.com/kobo-mini/ Some covers from Skindigital

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shanghaichica Guru Posts: 989 Karma: 5782970 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Scribe,Kindle Oasis 3, iPad Pro 11, iPhone 13 Pro Max,iPad mini 6, PW5	The official covers were so underwhelming. I got the black sleep cover because they had a special offer to get it half price if you bought it with the mini. I'll have to get something from eBay or amazon.

06-21-2013, 10:42 AM	#12
shanghaichica Guru Posts: 989 Karma: 5782970 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Scribe,Kindle Oasis 3, iPad Pro 11, iPhone 13 Pro Max,iPad mini 6, PW5	I went for this one from amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

06-21-2013, 12:25 PM	#13
simplyparticular Guru Posts: 610 Karma: 1395952 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New York Device: Oasis 3 & GlowLight 4	The dimensions of the mini are very close to the Sony PRS-350, so it might be worth checking out covers and sleeves designed for it. Sony PRS-350 104 x 145 x 8 mm Kobo Mini 102 x 133 x 10 mm

06-21-2013, 12:44 PM	#14
Terisa de morgan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,233 Karma: 11768331 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Device: Kobo Clara/Aura One/Forma,XiaoMI 5, iPad, Huawei MediaPad, YotaPhone 2	Not really, they're going to be big. I've checked.

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