09-17-2012, 10:47 AM | #16 |
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I use M-edge Latitude covers on all of my ereaders. They zip shut so are good protection, and I can zip them when the front is folded back so it stays out of my way when I'm reading.
The only drawback I've found to them is that the lining picks up cat hair, but it's easy enough to clean. |
09-17-2012, 10:48 AM | #17 |
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I have a lighted k3 cover that, while it has a rubber band holder, stays closed just fine, and 90% of the time I forget to use the band. We also have 2 cheap K4 covers that stay closed just fine, with no magnets or bands.
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09-17-2012, 11:22 AM | #18 | |
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09-17-2012, 02:32 PM | #19 |
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My Touch cover doesn't have a closure, but the cover lays flat over the screen. No different than a hardcover book, really. I guess I just don't understand the original post.
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09-17-2012, 03:18 PM | #20 |
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Is this about ebook covers or ereader covers?
Second... what? Plenty of covers stay close. Oberon, SONY... Amazon covers... I don't really have a big problem with my KT cover.... I guess it depends where/how you carry it. Just not worth getting worked up about.... EDIT: doh, I should have read the thread fully before replying. My bad... |
09-17-2012, 03:21 PM | #21 |
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Noreve covers use a snap closure to keep it closed when closed, and reverses to keep it open when folded back. My review of my KK cover with pictures is here.
I really hope they make a case for the paperwhite. |
09-17-2012, 04:27 PM | #22 | |
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I have the lighted K3 cover and it stays closed without the strap and will also open and fold all the way behind my K3. I have never had a problem with it not staying closed. |
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09-17-2012, 05:26 PM | #23 | |
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09-17-2012, 06:49 PM | #24 |
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I've never heard anyone having a problem with an e-reader cover. If you don't like the cover, buy a different one. My cover for my K3 cost $13 with shipping. I'm quite satisfied with it. It does have a magnetic clasp on it to hold it shut, but that's to protect the fragile device inside. When I drop a paper book, it may well fall open. That's no problem with a paper book, it's not going to be damaged, while an e-reader might.
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09-17-2012, 09:55 PM | #25 |
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It’s gratifying to discover so many satisfied customers. My experience has been more mixed.
I’ve bought covers in a box that looked great and cost less but turned out to be paper thin in actual practice: they gave no protection for the reader and little to even get hold of either so why bother? I have other covers that will not stay shut without being tied shut. They were the floppy cover type that looked great, like they would certainly protect the screen but in practice I was reluctant to toss my reader into a backpack for fear that cover would not protect the screen any better than the paper thin type. I understand that things that are used wear out. Even well made covers begin to see-saw the front cover over time or show scuff marks. I’d rather buy a new cover from time to time than have to replace my eBook reader, but I’ve also had covers that started to wear out within a few months. Build quality is harder to spot especially when you’re shopping online. I certainly have others that work fine and lasted a year or more, no problems; I’m not complaining about all of them. My complaint is that of several covers for the Paperwhite that attracted me they all appeared to be of the kind that don’t stay closed without a strap. That floppy front cover worries me about construction quality. They were rather expensive, too, and I can’t understand why any company would go to all the trouble of producing a very attractive product and omit a critical part. Reader covers should be attractive but they have to protect the eBook reader. |
09-17-2012, 10:40 PM | #26 |
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Specifically, what brand of covers failed you?
I bought an Amazon cover for my K2 and Oberon for my K3. Both worked and continue to work flawlessly. |
09-17-2012, 11:25 PM | #27 |
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Speaking as someone who owns an ereader with a small market presence, you might want to try my approach. I like the slip-case that I got with my ereader, but it's not really a cover and provides very little protection while traveling. After poking around the various discount stores, etc., I discovered a zip-up case for a Nintendo DS that fits my JetBook Lite perfectly. It zips closed, holds the ereader with elastic straps that don't interfere with reading, and stays open when I unzip it. I don't use it often, just when traveling, but it does a great job.
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09-18-2012, 05:18 AM | #28 | |
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09-18-2012, 05:35 AM | #29 |
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I got a case crown cover for my kindle 4. It was $5.21. Works great, durable, and has a clasp to keep it closed when not in use. I have no complaints whatsoever. I"ve had an amazon cover on my kindle 2 and it has been just fine as well. Not sure what the problem or rant on covers is about.
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09-18-2012, 05:46 AM | #30 |
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Been doing that with my reader for the last two years. Best answer for holding in landscape. I hook my index finger around the strap most of the time while reading. Even fall asleep and wake up still holding the reader. The only down side is the elastic band on the top/right side in landscape mode does wear/stretch in time. I have had to repair the elastic band but for me that only adds character!
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