PRS-350 Found: excellent fitting inexpensive case

glazwegian · 03-30-2011, 03:04 PM

I've been looking everywhere for a cover/case(like many of you) for my PRS-350 that I recently purchased.

I finally found one in an unexpected place - Radio Shack. The case is made by Merkury Innovations and sells for $9.97. It is called an eBook Mini Sport Sleeve for Sony Reader Pocket Edition. The model number is: M-SPC110. This information should be enough for anyone not living near a Radio Shack to, hopefully, find one if they desire.

The picture on the cardboard advertising sleeve of the cover shows a PRS-300, like many other covers I've seen. However, I don't see how a PRS-300 would fit, since my PRS-350 fits PERFECTLY, without any excess space in which to slide up and down, or side to side.

The cover itself is made from neoprene and leather(faux I presume) and adds almost no bulk to the reader, while offering very good protection. It has a dual zipper which allows for charging while still in the case. The lining is made from a scratch free material and is padded on the front, back and around all four edges(this really helps protect the reader). There is also a very small pocket with zipper on one outside face. About the only thing you could fit into it would be some folded paper money, a few coins, or a SD card(which the PRS-350 can't use anyway). However, it's there just the same.

Obviously, you have to remove the reader from this type case in order to use it. I love the look and feel of the PRS-350, however, and enjoy taking it out to use it. It's an absolute jewel that's cannot be fully appreciated when enclosed in a case. And, I especially like the excellent fit and protection my reader gets with this type case when it's not in use.

All in all, I think this case is a very good option for the PRS-350, especially considering the price and dearth of options we have out there.

jakeluck · 03-31-2011, 11:56 PM

would you kindly share a few photos of the case and the reader with us?

Ripplinger · 04-01-2011, 12:32 AM

I was curious as well, but couldn't find it online at Radio Shack. I did find this info at Merkury Innovations' website though. It probably does fit the 350. I ordered an M-Edge case made for the 300 (this one) expecting it to be too big but the fit is pretty near perfect.

Piper_ · 04-01-2011, 12:42 AM

Is it a sleeve or a cover the Sony can be read in?

Edit: Doh. On second look, I see it. "Obviously, you have to remove the reader from this type case in order to use it."
I'm sorry. Thought i read the whole post. Guess I'm so eager to find a cover to read it in, I jumped the gun.

sabredog · 04-01-2011, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ripplinger

. I ordered an M-Edge case made for the 300 (this one) expecting it to be too big but the fit is pretty near perfect.

That is strange. I have my PRS-300 in the same case and comparing the case to my friends PRS-350, it looked like a no fit.

Would you mind posting a pic of your set-up please? Love to see how it all works together.

Ripplinger · 04-01-2011, 10:43 PM

When I put the reader inside the M-Edge case, I can push it up or down slightly with my finger inside, so there is a little leeway, but very little. Once the sides are zipped up though, it's really a pretty good fit, that extra 1/2" really doesn't matter at all. It's very well protected, and I don't have to be careful sliding it in or out of a tight fit. It's a nice comfortable fit to me and I'm happy with it. Here's pics of the fit in case it helps you decide.

When I don't need that much protection for it depending on where I go, I still prefer the Sony cover made for it that opens like a book and I don't have to pull it out to read, just flip the cover open and back.

sabredog · 04-01-2011, 11:45 PM

Many thanks!

issybird · 04-08-2011, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glazwegian

I've been looking everywhere for a cover/case(like many of you) for my PRS-350 that I recently purchased.

I finally found one in an unexpected place - Radio Shack. The case is made by Merkury Innovations and sells for $9.97. It is called an eBook Mini Sport Sleeve for Sony Reader Pocket Edition.

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All in all, I think this case is a very good option for the PRS-350, especially considering the price and dearth of options we have out there.

Thank you for this recommendation! I just bought a PRS-350 for reading on the go and got the cover with light, but what I really wanted was a slimline case that wouldn't add much bulk and would let the reader live safely in my purse. I was gobsmacked to discover that there ain't such an animal. This will do me very well indeed and I love, love the price. I hate ereader covers that approach the price of an additional ereader, because that's just silly (IMO, of course).

Nards Barley · 06-20-2011, 11:35 AM

I was checking out ebay for cases. While I haven't purchased one, it appears this case for the Archos 5 tablet is pretty close size wise. Being that it is a hard case, it my be a good option for someone traveling and needs more protection for the case.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ht_1801wt_1139

If I decide to buy it I will update the thread.

03-30-2011, 03:04 PM	#1
glazwegian Member Posts: 15 Karma: 52 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Nook Color, Sony PRS-350(silver)	Found: excellent fitting inexpensive case I've been looking everywhere for a cover/case(like many of you) for my PRS-350 that I recently purchased. I finally found one in an unexpected place - Radio Shack. The case is made by Merkury Innovations and sells for $9.97. It is called an eBook Mini Sport Sleeve for Sony Reader Pocket Edition. The model number is: M-SPC110. This information should be enough for anyone not living near a Radio Shack to, hopefully, find one if they desire. The picture on the cardboard advertising sleeve of the cover shows a PRS-300, like many other covers I've seen. However, I don't see how a PRS-300 would fit, since my PRS-350 fits PERFECTLY, without any excess space in which to slide up and down, or side to side. The cover itself is made from neoprene and leather(faux I presume) and adds almost no bulk to the reader, while offering very good protection. It has a dual zipper which allows for charging while still in the case. The lining is made from a scratch free material and is padded on the front, back and around all four edges(this really helps protect the reader). There is also a very small pocket with zipper on one outside face. About the only thing you could fit into it would be some folded paper money, a few coins, or a SD card(which the PRS-350 can't use anyway). However, it's there just the same. Obviously, you have to remove the reader from this type case in order to use it. I love the look and feel of the PRS-350, however, and enjoy taking it out to use it. It's an absolute jewel that's cannot be fully appreciated when enclosed in a case. And, I especially like the excellent fit and protection my reader gets with this type case when it's not in use. All in all, I think this case is a very good option for the PRS-350, especially considering the price and dearth of options we have out there.

04-01-2011, 12:42 AM	#4
Piper_ ~~~~~ Posts: 761 Karma: 1278391 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Device: Kindle 3, Sony 350	Is it a sleeve or a cover the Sony can be read in? Edit: Doh. On second look, I see it. "Obviously, you have to remove the reader from this type case in order to use it." I'm sorry. Thought i read the whole post. Guess I'm so eager to find a cover to read it in, I jumped the gun. Last edited by Piper_; 04-01-2011 at 12:45 AM.

04-01-2011, 10:43 PM	#6
Ripplinger 350 Hoarder Posts: 3,574 Karma: 8281267 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midwest USA Device: Sony PRS-350, Kobo Glo & Glo HD, PW2	When I put the reader inside the M-Edge case, I can push it up or down slightly with my finger inside, so there is a little leeway, but very little. Once the sides are zipped up though, it's really a pretty good fit, that extra 1/2" really doesn't matter at all. It's very well protected, and I don't have to be careful sliding it in or out of a tight fit. It's a nice comfortable fit to me and I'm happy with it. Here's pics of the fit in case it helps you decide. When I don't need that much protection for it depending on where I go, I still prefer the Sony cover made for it that opens like a book and I don't have to pull it out to read, just flip the cover open and back. Attached Thumbnails

06-20-2011, 11:35 AM	#9
Nards Barley Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Kindle 3, Nook Touch	Case for PRS-350 I was checking out ebay for cases. While I haven't purchased one, it appears this case for the Archos 5 tablet is pretty close size wise. Being that it is a hard case, it my be a good option for someone traveling and needs more protection for the case. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ht_1801wt_1139 If I decide to buy it I will update the thread.

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03-31-2011, 11:56 PM	#2
jakeluck Groupie Posts: 193 Karma: 3252 Join Date: Dec 2004	would you kindly share a few photos of the case and the reader with us?

04-01-2011, 12:32 AM	#3
Ripplinger 350 Hoarder Posts: 3,574 Karma: 8281267 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midwest USA Device: Sony PRS-350, Kobo Glo & Glo HD, PW2	I was curious as well, but couldn't find it online at Radio Shack. I did find this info at Merkury Innovations' website though. It probably does fit the 350. I ordered an M-Edge case made for the 300 (this one) expecting it to be too big but the fit is pretty near perfect.

04-01-2011, 11:45 PM	#7
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