Accessories Voyage case with NO cover - are there any?

timepiece · 01-12-2018, 10:13 AM

Is this even possible? I just want a case to protect the sides and back, which are developing little chips. I do not want an extra flap hanging off when I read. I do not not need a cover to turn it on and off for me. A phone-style case.

The only grip/bump/no-cover case I can find is the Poetic GraphGrip, which I will buy if there's no alternative, but I find unattractive. It's also somewhat thicker than I was really hoping for. Supcase used to have one, but it looks like I'm 6 months too late to purchase - the last Amazon review was in July. And it's not on the manufacturer site either.

Does anyone here know of a coverless case for the Voyage? Or a case where the cover can be carefully cut off without exposing multiple layers that will then disintegrate?

HLS · 01-12-2018, 01:04 PM

Try ebay.

I found a good cover for my oasis on ebay. I paid like $8 with shipping

patrickt · 01-12-2018, 01:42 PM

Maybe what you need is a skin.

https://www.decalgirl.com/skins/amaz...oyage-skinsyou

https://www.decalgirl.com/

I don't use one but a lot of people do. I think they're vinyl.

Pamelala · 01-12-2018, 03:45 PM

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Slim-...item3f876b8bf3
I had this one, and I liked it.

Tarana · 01-12-2018, 03:47 PM

I presume the chips are occurring during movement, rather than when reading. Just buy a sleeve. That's what I use on many of my gadgets.

JSWolf · 01-12-2018, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Tarana

I presume the chips are occurring during movement, rather than when reading. Just buy a sleeve. That's what I use on many of my gadgets.

Sleeves are a heck no. They don't work well. They are a pain to have to remove the Reader and then to have to put it back in and when you have your Reader out and about, it's not protected when not in the sleeve. A good cover also makes the Reader easier to hold.

Imagine being on public transportation and taking your out of the sleeve just as the train comes to a quick stop. The Reader goes flying with no protection. It's not a risk worth taking.

timepiece · 01-12-2018, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Pamelala

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Slim-...item3f876b8bf3
I had this one, and I liked it.

Yes, that's exactly the kind of thing I was talking about. I wish they had put Voyage in the title so it came up in my search.

timepiece · 01-12-2018, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by patrickt

Maybe what you need is a skin.

https://www.decalgirl.com/skins/amaz...oyage-skinsyou

https://www.decalgirl.com/

I don't use one but a lot of people do. I think they're vinyl.

Skins don't cover edges and corners, they're pointless for protection. I mean they're pretty, and great for personalization, but they wouldn't suit my purpose.

Martyd · 01-12-2018, 08:52 PM

I have an earlier version of one of these cases.
https://www.amazon.com/iGadgitz-Leat..._89%3Aigadgitz

My case is fairly rugged. The Voyage is held pretty tightly. I know this sounds somewhat weird but, get the case and cut off the front flap. This is assuming the case is still tough. Tried to look close at the photos but can't determine if it will work for your use. I think my case with a cut off at the hinge would work as you want it to.

dordale · 01-13-2018, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timepiece

Is this even possible? I just want a case to protect the sides and back, which are developing little chips. I do not want an extra flap hanging off when I read. I do not not need a cover to turn it on and off for me. A phone-style case.

You're probably already aware of this, but just want to point out that the front flap doesn't need to be "hanging off" while you read. I have several third party covers for my voyages all with front covers that fold over completely flat against the back of the case while I'm reading.

timepiece · 01-13-2018, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dordale

You're probably already aware of this, but just want to point out that the front flap doesn't need to be "hanging off" while you read. I have several third party covers for my voyages all with front covers that fold over completely flat against the back of the case while I'm reading.

I didn't mean it was actually dangling, I am aware they all fold behind the device. I simply regard it as extra, unneeded material contributing extra thickness and weight that I don't want, whether it's folded behind or not. I truly don't understand the point. And before anyone says "protection", keep in mind I have been using Kindles without a case for at least 8 years now.

JSWolf · 01-13-2018, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timepiece

I didn't mean it was actually dangling, I am aware they all fold behind the device. I simply regard it as extra, unneeded material contributing extra thickness and weight that I don't want, whether it's folded behind or not. I truly don't understand the point. And before anyone says "protection", keep in mind I have been using Kindles without a case for at least 8 years now.

To protect against scratches on the screen when you take your Kindle out in about in your bag.

j.p.s · 01-13-2018, 04:43 PM

I've been using an earlier version of this on my daily bicycle commute for over 8 years. I think it is a great alternative to a sleeve and has been essential while I'm trying to decide which cover to get and waiting for it to arrive. I usually use it to protect the cover from scratching, but it would certainly protect a bare kindle from chipping.

https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/sto...tegoryId=12614

I bought it for a K2, but it works great for K4NT and Voyage. The Oasis 2 with cover fits, but barely.

I'd say it could double as a potholder except its shape doesn't seem right for that for me.

krazy4katz · 01-13-2018, 05:52 PM

My Omoton is very light. I can’t imagine the front cover makes much of a difference in weight, although it does have the magnet.

dordale · 01-13-2018, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timepiece

I didn't mean it was actually dangling, I am aware they all fold behind the device. I simply regard it as extra, unneeded material contributing extra thickness and weight that I don't want, whether it's folded behind or not. I truly don't understand the point. And before anyone says "protection", keep in mind I have been using Kindles without a case for at least 8 years now.

I figured you probably knew that--but just wanted to make sure! It does seem a bit odd to me that you're worried about protecting the back/sides from scratches but aren't worried about scratches on the screen--where they would be the most distracting

01-12-2018, 10:13 AM	#1
timepiece Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Oasis 2019	Voyage case with NO cover - are there any? Is this even possible? I just want a case to protect the sides and back, which are developing little chips. I do not want an extra flap hanging off when I read. I do not not need a cover to turn it on and off for me. A phone-style case. The only grip/bump/no-cover case I can find is the Poetic GraphGrip, which I will buy if there's no alternative, but I find unattractive. It's also somewhat thicker than I was really hoping for. Supcase used to have one, but it looks like I'm 6 months too late to purchase - the last Amazon review was in July. And it's not on the manufacturer site either. Does anyone here know of a coverless case for the Voyage? Or a case where the cover can be carefully cut off without exposing multiple layers that will then disintegrate?

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HLS Wizard Posts: 2,035 Karma: 15107670 Join Date: May 2017 Device: Sage, Scribe, Boox Note 2 Plus, iPad Pros and Samsungs S6,S7,S8	Try ebay. I found a good cover for my oasis on ebay. I paid like $8 with shipping

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patrickt Wizard Posts: 1,221 Karma: 8381518 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oaxaca, Mexico Device: Paperwhite 4 X 2	Maybe what you need is a skin. https://www.decalgirl.com/skins/amaz...oyage-skinsyou https://www.decalgirl.com/ I don't use one but a lot of people do. I think they're vinyl.

01-12-2018, 03:45 PM	#4
Pamelala Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2017 Device: Ipad Pro, Kindle Oasis 2	https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Slim-...item3f876b8bf3 I had this one, and I liked it.

01-12-2018, 03:47 PM	#5
Tarana Wizard Posts: 3,983 Karma: 38840460 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis Device: PWSE, Voyage, K3, HDX, KBasic 7 & 8, Nook Glo3, Echos, Nanos	I presume the chips are occurring during movement, rather than when reading. Just buy a sleeve. That's what I use on many of my gadgets.

01-12-2018, 08:52 PM	#9
Martyd Zealot Posts: 117 Karma: 774868 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Kindle Keyboard,nexus 7,Kindle Voyage	I have an earlier version of one of these cases. https://www.amazon.com/iGadgitz-Leat..._89%3Aigadgitz My case is fairly rugged. The Voyage is held pretty tightly. I know this sounds somewhat weird but, get the case and cut off the front flap. This is assuming the case is still tough. Tried to look close at the photos but can't determine if it will work for your use. I think my case with a cut off at the hinge would work as you want it to.

01-13-2018, 04:43 PM	#13
j.p.s Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,286 Karma: 98804578 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: pb360	I've been using an earlier version of this on my daily bicycle commute for over 8 years. I think it is a great alternative to a sleeve and has been essential while I'm trying to decide which cover to get and waiting for it to arrive. I usually use it to protect the cover from scratching, but it would certainly protect a bare kindle from chipping. https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/sto...tegoryId=12614 I bought it for a K2, but it works great for K4NT and Voyage. The Oasis 2 with cover fits, but barely. I'd say it could double as a potholder except its shape doesn't seem right for that for me.

01-13-2018, 05:52 PM	#14
krazy4katz Addict Posts: 367 Karma: 1552656 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: [Kindle 1, Kindle 3 (KK)], Kindle Voyage, iPad Pro	My Omoton is very light. I can’t imagine the front cover makes much of a difference in weight, although it does have the magnet.

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