Kobo case for Australians - Page 2

artificial · 06-17-2010, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by techie42

Is there a huge difference in the Kobo and the nook?

The kobo is 18mm shorter, 2mm narrower (I think). I think the case will still work, but it won't be a super snug fit. I plan on using it just for trasnportation (I like to use my electronics 'naked' rather than in a cover), so hopefully it's ok for that purpose.

the hatter · 06-17-2010, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by marnom

That is the description, where it says 2 times that it's for Kobo...

Read the description again. Nowhere does it say that it was designed specifically for Kobo...

At any rate, if you want to believe that this case was designed for the Kobo that's up to you. However I emailed the company about it and they admitted it wasn't in their response. See post #138 in this thread:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...=82160&page=10

artificial · 06-18-2010, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by the hatter

Read the description again. Nowhere does it say that it was designed specifically for Kobo

It doesn't say "designed for the Kobo", but it does list the product as a "Kobo eReader Cover".

I would consider that to be false advertising.

I think mine has been posted already, and since it is so cheap I can't be arsed trying to get a refund as I would have to pay to post it back to the US. Hopefully the cover will be adequate for the Kobo.

the hatter · 06-18-2010, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by artificial

It doesn't say "designed for the Kobo", but it does list the product as a "Kobo eReader Cover".

I would consider that to be false advertising.

I think mine has been posted already, and since it is so cheap I can't be arsed trying to get a refund as I would have to pay to post it back to the US. Hopefully the cover will be adequate for the Kobo.

No disagreement there. It is blatant false advertising, which is why I wrote them an irate email demanding a refund. They said when they responded that several customers had been satisfied when using that case with a Kobo, but refunded my money anyway. Hopefully it works out ok for you.

marnom · 06-18-2010, 05:59 PM

@hatter:

Yeah, I saw your other post right after I clicked on that one. As artificial said, it is, for sure, false advertising. But i'm gonna wait 'till I receive it to make my own opinion and I will tell you how good it fits, maybe if I figure out how to do it, I will put a picture of the reader inside the case.

bear_3000 · 06-21-2010, 06:58 PM

Hey Guys
I just thought i would let you know last night in the mail i received my so called kobo case from the ebay seller we have been discussing and my kobo actually does fit in the case!! I will post a photo tonight of it.

ronw · 06-21-2010, 11:19 PM

I have given up on New Zealand store getting in cases so have just ordered this one from Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Kobo-eReader-L...7176700&sr=8-1
It looks pretty good but will take a while before it gets here.

marnom · 06-24-2010, 12:01 AM

I just got my case and here are the pics. Yes, this case is not exactly made for the Kobo, but it fits. On the second picture, you can compare how much bigger is the case compared to my homemade dvd case.

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Solicitous · 06-24-2010, 12:13 AM

That is actually quite a nice case. Good to know there are cases out there that will fit the Kobo.

artificial · 06-24-2010, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by marnom

I just got my case and here are the pics.

I got mine yesterday. I think it works fine.

I used the case today for transporting the Kobo in my bag, and it worked well. I just wanted a case that would protect the screen from scratches during transit, and a case that folds back so that I can clip my MightBright light to it when I'm reading in bed at night. It does both of those things.

The mock-leather the cover is made from looks and feel cheap, but for AU$20 it's about as well constructed as I expected.

suiciety · 06-24-2010, 01:41 AM

I ordered one of these too off ebay and I've been using the case from my Eco Reader and finding that the navigation buttons get pushed when it's in my laptop bag.

How have you been finding this cover? Have the buttons been randomly pushed?

This would be one of those firmware requests for sleep instead of power off.

EtherealWinter · 06-24-2010, 06:27 AM

mmm doesn't look like the kobo's going to fall out, i might buy one of these

techie42 · 06-24-2010, 09:30 AM

Is there a source in Canada for these covers?

marnom · 06-24-2010, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by techie42

Is there a source in Canada for these covers?

http://cgi.cafr.ebay.ca/Kobo-eReader...#ht_1554wt_981 Black

http://cgi.cafr.ebay.ca/Kobo-eReader...#ht_1554wt_981 Blue

Voilà!

talulu · 06-24-2010, 03:55 PM

Perfect! Thanks for these helpful comments. I was just looking at that case on ebay and wondering if it would do for my Kobo. In regards to support, is there binding support? (I.e. can I hold the case like a book or will it "flop" or will it slide out because it's not as tight of a fit?). And in your opinion do you think I can put it into a large purse without worrying about a waterbottle or wallet sometimes hitting it? What about if I drop it in the case within 2 feet? Any feedback on this case for the Kobo would be great, thanks!!

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06-18-2010, 05:59 PM	#20
marnom Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 20 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Device: Kobo	@hatter: Yeah, I saw your other post right after I clicked on that one. As artificial said, it is, for sure, false advertising. But i'm gonna wait 'till I receive it to make my own opinion and I will tell you how good it fits, maybe if I figure out how to do it, I will put a picture of the reader inside the case.

06-21-2010, 06:58 PM	#21
bear_3000 Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: Kobo ereader	Hey Guys I just thought i would let you know last night in the mail i received my so called kobo case from the ebay seller we have been discussing and my kobo actually does fit in the case!! I will post a photo tonight of it.

06-21-2010, 11:19 PM	#22
ronw Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland NZ Device: kobo	I have given up on New Zealand store getting in cases so have just ordered this one from Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Kobo-eReader-L...7176700&sr=8-1 It looks pretty good but will take a while before it gets here.

06-24-2010, 12:01 AM	#23
marnom Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 20 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Device: Kobo	I just got my case and here are the pics. Yes, this case is not exactly made for the Kobo, but it fits. On the second picture, you can compare how much bigger is the case compared to my homemade dvd case.

06-24-2010, 12:13 AM	#24
Solicitous Wizard Posts: 1,434 Karma: 1525776 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: TAS, Australia Device: Astak Pocket Pro (Black), 2 x Kindle WiFi (Graphite), iPod Touch 4G	That is actually quite a nice case. Good to know there are cases out there that will fit the Kobo.

06-24-2010, 01:41 AM	#26
suiciety Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: kobo and Eco Reader	I ordered one of these too off ebay and I've been using the case from my Eco Reader and finding that the navigation buttons get pushed when it's in my laptop bag. How have you been finding this cover? Have the buttons been randomly pushed? This would be one of those firmware requests for sleep instead of power off.

06-24-2010, 06:27 AM	#27
EtherealWinter The Omega and Alpha Posts: 34 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Device: Kobo	mmm doesn't look like the kobo's going to fall out, i might buy one of these

06-24-2010, 09:30 AM	#28
techie42 Zealot Posts: 138 Karma: 76 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto Device: KOBO and iPad	Is there a source in Canada for these covers?

06-24-2010, 03:55 PM	#30
talulu Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Kobo	Perfect! Thanks for these helpful comments. I was just looking at that case on ebay and wondering if it would do for my Kobo. In regards to support, is there binding support? (I.e. can I hold the case like a book or will it "flop" or will it slide out because it's not as tight of a fit?). And in your opinion do you think I can put it into a large purse without worrying about a waterbottle or wallet sometimes hitting it? What about if I drop it in the case within 2 feet? Any feedback on this case for the Kobo would be great, thanks!!

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