Kobo Forma Case - Page 2

whoops · 12-01-2018, 02:13 PM

I had to buy a Kobo Forma because I broke my Kobo Aura One after it got bent from being in my laptop case somehow. It's really killing me there are no third party cases yet

disconnected · 12-02-2018, 01:04 PM

This one will be available soon. I like their slim fit versions better though and I don't like black so I'm waiting to see if they'll add more --

https://www.geckocovers.com/en/e-rea...-deluxe-cover/

Fstab · 12-03-2018, 05:34 AM

Hey,

I plan to use my Kobo Forma without any case or cover, but have a sleeve to put it in when I carry the e-reader in my bag.

The Kobo Forma is 160 x 177,7 x 8,5 cm (maximum).

I only find 8 inches sleeves too thin (less than 16 cm) and way longer than 18 cm.

Do you know if something fitting currently exists?

Thanks!

[Edit] I haven't received the Kobo yet, is there a way to keep it "sleeping" in this (future) sleeve without any magnetic cover?

PeterT · 12-03-2018, 10:15 AM

All the sleep cover does is automatically put the device to sleep when the cover is closed.

There are also options in power settings to control after what period of time with no screen or button touches to put the device to sleep.

Additionally on the Forma there is a swipe to confirm wake up if the device wakes up from a button press as opposed to sleep cover being opened.

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

Fstab · 12-03-2018, 11:58 AM

It is to be used without any cover. But you answer my question anyway, thanks!

I read here about Etsy, which I don't know before, I may buy something like that:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1624063...-kobo-glo-aura

[Edit] I look at some other sleeves and changed my mind, there are some beautiful in leather, and it will protect the ereader better. ^^

rcentros · 12-03-2018, 04:03 PM

Walmart has the black cover back in stock now. Still expensive. Can be bought with the Forma (to save a "whopping" $10 on the combination!).

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Kobo-Form...16775dfd11e0b5

craftyhack · 01-07-2019, 10:49 PM

I bought the OEM case for my KAO and was happy with it even though the price did hurt a bit, but like others, I am not buy the OEM case for my Forma, both because the price is now ridiculous, but they broke the main way I use it with that flappy design. I ordered a third part cover from China for $10 shipped (here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Leather-PU-...8/143059953723 ) on Dec 26th, it is on a plane from China now, and is estimated to be here Jan 18th. I don't really like the slip in design of the eBay cover, but I thought it was my only choice.

I used to not check Amazon as I didn't think Amazon was very friendly to Kobo... but I just now found one on Amazon available via Prime for $12 which is the clip in design I like ( https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07M8S8QZV ). I ordered it (even though the available colors are horrid, at least it will be easy to see/find) and expect it Wednesday at which time I can post feedback here.

Even if I end up spending more than $50 on third party covers, I will not buy that OEM cover... it is the principal of the thing... not having a choice of a regular cover (vs. the kickstand version) and having to pay that much for it isn't for me.

Ladyrixx · 01-09-2019, 01:10 PM

Oooooooh! Finally a third-party cover! I got the plum official one, since I'm a klutz, but the angle it tips the reader at isn't an angle I like. I really like the cover I had on my Nook Glowlight+. It could be either a stand or a hand-held.

tracings · 01-16-2019, 12:49 AM

Santa brought me both the Forma and the official case in plum. So yes, it's pricey, but I didn't have to pay the price!

That said, the case is so light, and feels so nice in the hand, that I'm truly grateful that Santa didn't go cheap on this. It is truly the best case I've had, and I've been through official Nook cases, generic Rocket cases, and a couple of cases I made from old hardback books. I have no use for the "stand" component, so I haven't evaluated that, but overall, it feels a tad luxurious. And it is so nice to have it wake the reader up! Really not fond of the feel of the power button.

rashkae · 01-16-2019, 07:46 PM

The Kobo cover is pretty horrible quality, (as is the case with almost all the Kobo official covers)... The surface feels nice, but it's effectively sprayed on... when a hole gets worn into it, it just starts peeling/flaking off... (one my my neurotic ticks ensures that the cover does not survive long past this point.). It would be fine as an cheaply replaceable throw away, but the price is insane for such a cheap product.

Knightreader · 01-17-2019, 03:35 AM

I bought this one, light weight (157g), good quality, fine leather-like texture, protects the reader all around, reinforced corners, foldable (origami stand), automatic sleep/wake, microfiber inlay in the lid, no chemical odor:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/for-...955933749.html
Available in 5 colours and 5 patterns, costs less than 10 euro.

Liesse · 01-17-2019, 01:10 PM

I must be doing something wrong.

Whenever I search for kobo forma on aliexpress I never find anything.
I might like a cheaper case to take on holiday. I got sun cream on the inside of my h2o case and I'd like to avoid that with the official forma one.

tzirbel · 01-22-2019, 09:04 PM

I've bought a case from aliexpress but wasn't impressed. Now I just use it naked but keep it a wonderful sleeve I found on etsy. https://www.etsy.com/listing/2509134...=1&pro=1&frs=1

hel · 01-25-2019, 06:56 AM

I’ve bought this one https://www.ebay.com/itm/Kobo-Forma-...-/273497481716
as well. Original one gives definitely more protection, but adds weight. So for now I mostly use this one. Mine is yellow.

Liesse · 02-11-2019, 12:18 PM

I've sent for one of these:
https://forefrontcases.co.uk/?s=Kobo...t_type=product

For several reasons:
- pretty colours!
- a book style case rather than the fold down bits which I never use
- reasonable price
- In my mind, the stylised f on the front stands for 'forma. ' Obviously.

They have an ebay store too.

12-03-2018, 11:58 AM	#20
Fstab Member Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2017 Device: PW	It is to be used without any cover. But you answer my question anyway, thanks! I read here about Etsy, which I don't know before, I may buy something like that: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1624063...-kobo-glo-aura [Edit] I look at some other sleeves and changed my mind, there are some beautiful in leather, and it will protect the ereader better. ^^ Last edited by Fstab; 12-03-2018 at 01:20 PM.

01-16-2019, 12:49 AM	#24
tracings Enthusiast Posts: 35 Karma: 263927 Join Date: Aug 2011 Device: Kobo Touch, Nook HD, Nook Glowlight 3, Kobo Glo HD, Kobo Forma	kinda loving the official case Santa brought me both the Forma and the official case in plum. So yes, it's pricey, but I didn't have to pay the price! That said, the case is so light, and feels so nice in the hand, that I'm truly grateful that Santa didn't go cheap on this. It is truly the best case I've had, and I've been through official Nook cases, generic Rocket cases, and a couple of cases I made from old hardback books. I have no use for the "stand" component, so I haven't evaluated that, but overall, it feels a tad luxurious. And it is so nice to have it wake the reader up! Really not fond of the feel of the power button.

01-17-2019, 01:10 PM	#27
Liesse Zealot Posts: 120 Karma: 610994 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: UK Device: Kobo Libra 2, Forma	I must be doing something wrong. Whenever I search for kobo forma on aliexpress I never find anything. I might like a cheaper case to take on holiday. I got sun cream on the inside of my h2o case and I'd like to avoid that with the official forma one. Last edited by Liesse; 01-17-2019 at 01:20 PM.

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12-01-2018, 02:13 PM	#16
whoops Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 14588 Join Date: Jan 2017 Device: Kobo Aura One	I had to buy a Kobo Forma because I broke my Kobo Aura One after it got bent from being in my laptop case somehow. It's really killing me there are no third party cases yet

12-02-2018, 01:04 PM	#17
disconnected Fanatic Posts: 527 Karma: 4504715 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: US Device: Kobo Forma, Libra, H2O2e2, Clara, Auras, Kindles, Nooks, Sony, iPAQ	This one will be available soon. I like their slim fit versions better though and I don't like black so I'm waiting to see if they'll add more -- https://www.geckocovers.com/en/e-rea...-deluxe-cover/

12-03-2018, 05:34 AM	#18
Fstab Member Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2017 Device: PW	Hey, I plan to use my Kobo Forma without any case or cover, but have a sleeve to put it in when I carry the e-reader in my bag. The Kobo Forma is 160 x 177,7 x 8,5 cm (maximum). I only find 8 inches sleeves too thin (less than 16 cm) and way longer than 18 cm. Do you know if something fitting currently exists? Thanks! [Edit] I haven't received the Kobo yet, is there a way to keep it "sleeping" in this (future) sleeve without any magnetic cover?

12-03-2018, 10:15 AM	#19
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 12,141 Karma: 73448616 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Nexus 7, Clara, Touch, Tolino EPOS	All the sleep cover does is automatically put the device to sleep when the cover is closed. There are also options in power settings to control after what period of time with no screen or button touches to put the device to sleep. Additionally on the Forma there is a swipe to confirm wake up if the device wakes up from a button press as opposed to sleep cover being opened. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

12-03-2018, 04:03 PM	#21
rcentros eReader Wrangler Posts: 7,425 Karma: 48453105 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Boise, ID Device: PB HD3, GL3, Tolino Vision 4, Voyage, Clara HD	Walmart has the black cover back in stock now. Still expensive. Can be bought with the Forma (to save a "whopping" $10 on the combination!). https://www.walmart.com/ip/Kobo-Form...16775dfd11e0b5

01-07-2019, 10:49 PM	#22
craftyhack Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2018 Device: Kobo Auro One, H20, Forma (soon hopefully), and some PRS too	I bought the OEM case for my KAO and was happy with it even though the price did hurt a bit, but like others, I am not buy the OEM case for my Forma, both because the price is now ridiculous, but they broke the main way I use it with that flappy design. I ordered a third part cover from China for $10 shipped (here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Leather-PU-...8/143059953723 ) on Dec 26th, it is on a plane from China now, and is estimated to be here Jan 18th. I don't really like the slip in design of the eBay cover, but I thought it was my only choice. I used to not check Amazon as I didn't think Amazon was very friendly to Kobo... but I just now found one on Amazon available via Prime for $12 which is the clip in design I like ( https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07M8S8QZV ). I ordered it (even though the available colors are horrid, at least it will be easy to see/find) and expect it Wednesday at which time I can post feedback here. Even if I end up spending more than $50 on third party covers, I will not buy that OEM cover... it is the principal of the thing... not having a choice of a regular cover (vs. the kickstand version) and having to pay that much for it isn't for me.

01-09-2019, 01:10 PM	#23
Ladyrixx Zealot Posts: 146 Karma: 585496 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Astak EZ Reader Pocket Pro, Kobo Mini, Nook Glowlight 2, Kobo Forma	Oooooooh! Finally a third-party cover! I got the plum official one, since I'm a klutz, but the angle it tips the reader at isn't an angle I like. I really like the cover I had on my Nook Glowlight+. It could be either a stand or a hand-held.

01-16-2019, 07:46 PM	#25
rashkae Wizard Posts: 1,141 Karma: 5061953 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Aura HD	The Kobo cover is pretty horrible quality, (as is the case with almost all the Kobo official covers)... The surface feels nice, but it's effectively sprayed on... when a hole gets worn into it, it just starts peeling/flaking off... (one my my neurotic ticks ensures that the cover does not survive long past this point.). It would be fine as an cheaply replaceable throw away, but the price is insane for such a cheap product.

01-17-2019, 03:35 AM	#26
Knightreader Connoisseur Posts: 58 Karma: 2145046 Join Date: Nov 2018 Device: 1. Kobo Forma, 2. Kobo H2O Edition 2 (v1)	I bought this one, light weight (157g), good quality, fine leather-like texture, protects the reader all around, reinforced corners, foldable (origami stand), automatic sleep/wake, microfiber inlay in the lid, no chemical odor: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/for-...955933749.html Available in 5 colours and 5 patterns, costs less than 10 euro.

01-22-2019, 09:04 PM	#28
tzirbel Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2018 Device: kobo forma	I've bought a case from aliexpress but wasn't impressed. Now I just use it naked but keep it a wonderful sleeve I found on etsy. https://www.etsy.com/listing/2509134...=1&pro=1&frs=1

01-25-2019, 06:56 AM	#29
hel Sorceress Posts: 167 Karma: 19604 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Montreal Device: Onyx Air2&Nova 3C,Kindle oasis1,Kobo Forma,iPad pro 12.9&9.7,and more.	I’ve bought this one https://www.ebay.com/itm/Kobo-Forma-...-/273497481716 as well. Original one gives definitely more protection, but adds weight. So for now I mostly use this one. Mine is yellow.

02-11-2019, 12:18 PM	#30
Liesse Zealot Posts: 120 Karma: 610994 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: UK Device: Kobo Libra 2, Forma	I've sent for one of these: https://forefrontcases.co.uk/?s=Kobo...t_type=product For several reasons: - pretty colours! - a book style case rather than the fold down bits which I never use - reasonable price - In my mind, the stylised f on the front stands for 'forma. ' Obviously. They have an ebay store too.