Fancy Cover Review, Anyone?

JazZi · 11-01-2006, 11:44 PM

Considering ordering one of the $39 leather covers, but wanted to see if anyone has received one, and what their impression was before I made the leap.

Nightwing · 11-02-2006, 02:18 AM

Here is a link to a brown one I picked up last week...

http://nightwing.smugmug.com/gallery...30/1/106085293

Bob Russell · 11-02-2006, 08:08 AM

Nightwing... Did the brown cover have a stiffer front? The black one that comes with the Sony Reader is nice, but I'm afraid someone will squeeze to hard and break the screen, and I don't feel comfortable putting it in a bag, portfolio or backpack for the same reason.

That would be a nice addition.... a case with a titanium insert. Light, thin and strong.

Of course, there's still the fact that it will "click" the joystick control if you squeeze the cover when you pick it up, but that's probably not a big deal unless the Reader is on and at a menu.

Laurens · 11-02-2006, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Russell

Of course, there's still the fact that it will "click" the joystick control if you squeeze the cover when you pick it up, but that's probably not a big deal unless the Reader is on and at a menu.

I also hit the number buttons occasionally, so I always turn it off.

Laurens · 11-02-2006, 09:11 AM

Such a pity the covers have such unappealing colours. The black stock cover looks great. If only they made a tougher leather version of it.

yvanleterrible · 11-02-2006, 09:19 AM

Patience guys!

Bob Russell · 11-02-2006, 09:33 AM

Yep, I would gladly buy a stronger nice quality dark brown or black leather version of the stock cover. If nice, it would probably make me want to read for purely aesthetic reasons. Similar to how some people feel about beautifully bound books, I suppose.

My only concern would be (and for me it's very important) that it still slides into the dock without having to be removed. I like the dock, and I don't like frequently clipping/unclipping the fastener on the back of the case.

Like Yvan hints at, I'm sure there will be some nice third party covers if the Reader continues to be popular. And people who will spend $350 on a Reader device, probably are a great market for sophisticated looking upscale leather covers also. Anyone listening?.... <hint> <hint> It's a great market opportunity!!!!

vanker · 11-02-2006, 09:50 AM

It would be really cool if Vaja Cases would make a cover for it. They do a lot of high end leather cases for various gadgets. I wrote an e-mail asking if they had plans to make one for the reader, but they had no clue what I was talking about. I took that as a no.
www.vajacases.com

sarahw2275 · 11-02-2006, 10:02 AM

I see that J & R have the covers available now. Strange that secondary retailers have them but the Sony Website doesn't have them available for shipping yet!!

Kosst Amojan · 11-02-2006, 10:38 AM

I just sent a message to Vaja, hopefully they'll get the message if enough of us do it.

jmdor · 11-02-2006, 10:45 AM

I don't think the leather cover is any stiffer. It is a nice feel (black would have been better than brown, though). The magnets are weak but sufficient. I had already started nicking the black cover, so got the leather one. I think a stiff cover is a great idea.

Nightwing · 11-02-2006, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Russell

Nightwing... Did the brown cover have a stiffer front? The black one that comes with the Sony Reader is nice, but I'm afraid someone will squeeze to hard and break the screen, and I don't feel comfortable putting it in a bag, portfolio or backpack for the same reason.

That would be a nice addition.... a case with a titanium insert. Light, thin and strong.

Of course, there's still the fact that it will "click" the joystick control if you squeeze the cover when you pick it up, but that's probably not a big deal unless the Reader is on and at a menu.

As flexible as the original...

Was think of slitting the bottom or inside and sliding something to stiffen it up. The case for the Cowon A2 PMP has a stiff cover that covers the screen. Also the Dell PDA has a tought sides.

Would be nice for a insert that fits the controls and give protection...

Will try to sketch something when I have a chance... Could glue it in.

Also a piece of thin steel wound work I guess.

Nightwing · 11-02-2006, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmdor

I don't think the leather cover is any stiffer. It is a nice feel (black would have been better than brown, though). The magnets are weak but sufficient. I had already started nicking the black cover, so got the leather one. I think a stiff cover is a great idea.

Its not any stiffer...

Kosst Amojan · 11-02-2006, 02:02 PM

Vaja just got back to me (at least they were quick)
_______________________

Hi (Kosst Amojan),
Unfortunately, we do not have plans to develop a case for that particular device.
We appreciate, all the same, your keen interest in our products. Thanks!

Kind regards,

__________________
Ramiro Ventura
Customer Care Department
ramiro@vajacases.com
www.vajacases.com
www.vajachoice.com

SoCal Bob · 11-02-2006, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Russell

My only concern would be (and for me it's very important) that it still slides into the dock without having to be removed. I like the dock, and I don't like frequently clipping/unclipping the fastener on the back of the case.

Like Yvan hints at, I'm sure there will be some nice third party covers if the Reader continues to be popular. And people who will spend $350 on a Reader device, probably are a great market for sophisticated looking upscale leather covers also. Anyone listening?.... <hint> <hint> It's a great market opportunity!!!!

I have the brown leather cover and I have no problem fitting it into the stand with the cover on (with the clear insert removed).

I do agree with you that a higher end cover would be nicer. This cover has a suede like finish and is fairly rough on the inside. May look the worse for the wear after a while. There is no screen protection beyond the "native" stiffness of the cover itself.

Other considerations:
- the cover is fairly heavy and almost doubles the weight of the "naked" reader
- the mount on mine is about 2 degrees off so the reader is slightly out of alignment. A nit to be sure but irritating to an "A" type

11-01-2006, 11:44 PM	#1
JazZi Member Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2006 Device: Kindle 2; Sony PRS-505	Fancy Cover Review, Anyone? Considering ordering one of the $39 leather covers, but wanted to see if anyone has received one, and what their impression was before I made the leap. Last edited by JazZi; 11-02-2006 at 05:41 PM.

11-02-2006, 09:50 AM	#8
vanker Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2006	It would be really cool if Vaja Cases would make a cover for it. They do a lot of high end leather cases for various gadgets. I wrote an e-mail asking if they had plans to make one for the reader, but they had no clue what I was talking about. I took that as a no. www.vajacases.com Last edited by vanker; 11-02-2006 at 10:10 AM.

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11-02-2006, 02:18 AM	#2
Nightwing Addict Posts: 303 Karma: 541 Join Date: Oct 2006 Device: Cowon A2 Dell x3i, Sony Reader & Eee PC!	Here is a link to a brown one I picked up last week... http://nightwing.smugmug.com/gallery...30/1/106085293

11-02-2006, 08:08 AM	#3
Bob Russell Recovering Gadget Addict Posts: 5,381 Karma: 676161 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Device: iPad	Nightwing... Did the brown cover have a stiffer front? The black one that comes with the Sony Reader is nice, but I'm afraid someone will squeeze to hard and break the screen, and I don't feel comfortable putting it in a bag, portfolio or backpack for the same reason. That would be a nice addition.... a case with a titanium insert. Light, thin and strong. Of course, there's still the fact that it will "click" the joystick control if you squeeze the cover when you pick it up, but that's probably not a big deal unless the Reader is on and at a menu.

11-02-2006, 09:11 AM	#5
Laurens Jah Blessed Posts: 1,295 Karma: 1373 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Netherlands Device: iPod Touch	Such a pity the covers have such unappealing colours. The black stock cover looks great. If only they made a tougher leather version of it.

11-02-2006, 09:19 AM	#6
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	Patience guys!

11-02-2006, 09:33 AM	#7
Bob Russell Recovering Gadget Addict Posts: 5,381 Karma: 676161 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Device: iPad	Yep, I would gladly buy a stronger nice quality dark brown or black leather version of the stock cover. If nice, it would probably make me want to read for purely aesthetic reasons. Similar to how some people feel about beautifully bound books, I suppose. My only concern would be (and for me it's very important) that it still slides into the dock without having to be removed. I like the dock, and I don't like frequently clipping/unclipping the fastener on the back of the case. Like Yvan hints at, I'm sure there will be some nice third party covers if the Reader continues to be popular. And people who will spend $350 on a Reader device, probably are a great market for sophisticated looking upscale leather covers also. Anyone listening?.... <hint> <hint> It's a great market opportunity!!!!

11-02-2006, 10:02 AM	#9
sarahw2275 Connoisseur Posts: 63 Karma: 48 Join Date: Sep 2006	I see that J & R have the covers available now. Strange that secondary retailers have them but the Sony Website doesn't have them available for shipping yet!!

11-02-2006, 10:38 AM	#10
Kosst Amojan Addict Posts: 207 Karma: 19597 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Device: Nook Glowlight Plus	I just sent a message to Vaja, hopefully they'll get the message if enough of us do it.

11-02-2006, 10:45 AM	#11
jmdor Enthusiast Posts: 45 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Windsor, CO Device: Kindle; ex-Sony PRS500	I don't think the leather cover is any stiffer. It is a nice feel (black would have been better than brown, though). The magnets are weak but sufficient. I had already started nicking the black cover, so got the leather one. I think a stiff cover is a great idea.

11-02-2006, 02:02 PM	#14
Kosst Amojan Addict Posts: 207 Karma: 19597 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Device: Nook Glowlight Plus	Vaja just got back to me (at least they were quick) _______________________ Hi (Kosst Amojan), Unfortunately, we do not have plans to develop a case for that particular device. We appreciate, all the same, your keen interest in our products. Thanks! Kind regards, __________________ Ramiro Ventura Customer Care Department ramiro@vajacases.com www.vajacases.com www.vajachoice.com

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