Kobo Aura H2O covers

Josieb1 · 09-04-2014, 03:12 AM

I thought I'd see if we could get a 'might fit the Kobo Aura H2O' cover thread going.

On day 1 (I haven't pre ordered but plan to get one as soon as it hits the shops) I'd like to have a slip cover ready. Nate the Great in his blog post has already said the Aura H20 is slightly thinner than the HD, the specs say it's a few mm's longer as well so does anyone have any slip covers for their HD with a little wiggle room in the length?

I just wondered what might fit the H2O. I don't want one too big.

Edited to add the dimensions from the Kobo site (no inches showing for the H2O)

Kobo Aura HD 175.7 x 128.3 x 11.7 (6.91 x 5.05 x 0.46)
Kobo Aura H2O 179 x 129 x 9.7

treadlightly · 09-04-2014, 08:03 AM

Gecko already has an H2O section on their website. I'm hoping they will post something more custom before Oct 1. I liked the look of the Protection cover for the Aura HD so I'm hoping it will resemble that.

ersott · 09-04-2014, 08:12 AM

In ebay, there is a very funny cover for Kobo aura h2o

http://www.ebay.es/itm/WATERPROOF-SL...b1c2ca6&_uhb=1

simond · 09-04-2014, 09:30 AM

Can see them selling loads of those...

ShellShock · 09-04-2014, 09:34 AM

I would wait for Gecko to bring out a slim fit cover. I have one for my HD and it is great http://www.geckocovers.com/kobo-aura...fit-cover.html.

treadlightly · 09-04-2014, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShellShock

I would wait for Gecko to bring out a slim fit cover. I have one for my HD and it is great http://www.geckocovers.com/kobo-aura...fit-cover.html.

That metal piece on the cover would prevent me from buying that model. It just screams "sharp edge!" to me.

Josieb1 · 09-04-2014, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treadlightly

Gecko already has an H2O section on their website. I'm hoping they will post something more custom before Oct 1. I liked the look of the Protection cover for the Aura HD so I'm hoping it will resemble that.

Thanks for the link. The felt sleeve would work but the leather sleeve isn't wide enough.

Josieb1 · 09-04-2014, 02:55 PM

I just bought this one in red from ebay, I figured that for £4.99 I had nothing to lose.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321503639452

I'm not interested in the folding ability.

Lyn2012 · 09-04-2014, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josieb1

I just bought this one in red from ebay, I figured that for £4.99 I had nothing to lose.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321503639452

I'm not interested in the folding ability.

It looks a good buy - did you notice the Bundle contents?

Bundle Contents:

1 x Kobo Aura HD H2O
1 x Stylus

Josieb1 · 09-04-2014, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lyn2012

It looks a good buy - did you notice the Bundle contents?

Bundle Contents:

1 x Kobo Aura HD H2O
1 x Stylus

I wish

ShellShock · 09-06-2014, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treadlightly

That metal piece on the cover would prevent me from buying that model. It just screams "sharp edge!" to me.

That would never have occurred to me as an issue.

jackastor · 09-06-2014, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShellShock

That would never have occurred to me as an issue.

having the slim fit cover that treadlightly has. I can assure you that there are no sharp edges.

regards

Jack

treadlightly · 09-06-2014, 04:07 PM

I don't have the slim fit cover but can I ask you a weird question about it jackastor in case it is the only case Gecko offers? Would you feel comfortable rubbing the edge of the case with that metal piece along sensitive skin (like the inside of your arm for example) with a bit of pressure? That's how sensitive my skin is, I get a lot of scratches.

treadlightly · 09-08-2014, 01:45 PM

Caseable has posted an Aura H2O page. It uses elastic corners to hold the device and the covers are customizable. Good for taking the device in and out of the cover quickly for bathtime use, but a little pricey for this type of cover at $44.90.

treadlightly · 09-15-2014, 08:14 AM

DNSB posted a link to the official H2O sleepcover in another thread:

Kobo Aura H2O SleepCover - Black $49.99 CDN

It looks pretty nice, but I'd like to see some after-market cases before deciding.

09-04-2014, 03:12 AM	#1
Josieb1 Wizard Posts: 4,957 Karma: 18018738 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: UK Device: Kobo Sage, Forma, Libra2, Clara 2e, Kindle PW6.8 & Voyage	Kobo Aura H2O covers I thought I'd see if we could get a 'might fit the Kobo Aura H2O' cover thread going. On day 1 (I haven't pre ordered but plan to get one as soon as it hits the shops) I'd like to have a slip cover ready. Nate the Great in his blog post has already said the Aura H20 is slightly thinner than the HD, the specs say it's a few mm's longer as well so does anyone have any slip covers for their HD with a little wiggle room in the length? I just wondered what might fit the H2O. I don't want one too big. Edited to add the dimensions from the Kobo site (no inches showing for the H2O) Kobo Aura HD 175.7 x 128.3 x 11.7 (6.91 x 5.05 x 0.46) Kobo Aura H2O 179 x 129 x 9.7 Last edited by Josieb1; 09-04-2014 at 03:16 AM.

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09-04-2014, 08:03 AM	#2
treadlightly Wizard Posts: 1,370 Karma: 6957792 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ottawa, ON Device: Kobo H2O	Gecko already has an H2O section on their website. I'm hoping they will post something more custom before Oct 1. I liked the look of the Protection cover for the Aura HD so I'm hoping it will resemble that.

09-04-2014, 08:12 AM	#3
ersott Evangelist Posts: 413 Karma: 650430 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: Kindle paperwhite2, Ipad Air, Kobo Aura H2o	In ebay, there is a very funny cover for Kobo aura h2o http://www.ebay.es/itm/WATERPROOF-SL...b1c2ca6&_uhb=1

09-04-2014, 09:30 AM	#4
simond Fanatic Posts: 532 Karma: 1062755 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London, UK Device: Kobo Aura One, iPad, iPhone	Can see them selling loads of those...

09-04-2014, 09:34 AM	#5
ShellShock Wizard Posts: 1,168 Karma: 2429484 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: IPad Mini 2 Retina	I would wait for Gecko to bring out a slim fit cover. I have one for my HD and it is great http://www.geckocovers.com/kobo-aura...fit-cover.html.

09-06-2014, 04:07 PM	#13
treadlightly Wizard Posts: 1,370 Karma: 6957792 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ottawa, ON Device: Kobo H2O	I don't have the slim fit cover but can I ask you a weird question about it jackastor in case it is the only case Gecko offers? Would you feel comfortable rubbing the edge of the case with that metal piece along sensitive skin (like the inside of your arm for example) with a bit of pressure? That's how sensitive my skin is, I get a lot of scratches.

09-08-2014, 01:45 PM	#14
treadlightly Wizard Posts: 1,370 Karma: 6957792 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ottawa, ON Device: Kobo H2O	Caseable has posted an Aura H2O page. It uses elastic corners to hold the device and the covers are customizable. Good for taking the device in and out of the cover quickly for bathtime use, but a little pricey for this type of cover at $44.90.

09-15-2014, 08:14 AM	#15
treadlightly Wizard Posts: 1,370 Karma: 6957792 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ottawa, ON Device: Kobo H2O	DNSB posted a link to the official H2O sleepcover in another thread: Kobo Aura H2O SleepCover - Black $49.99 CDN It looks pretty nice, but I'd like to see some after-market cases before deciding.

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