Kobo Libra Colour and cover

[pypeke]

I just bought a Libra Colour and I have never used a Kobo/Nook/Kindle cover. I always buy a leather cover instead of fake leather or plastic.

My Sage's edges all seem to be magnetic, but the Libra Colour's edges seem like there are no magnets.

Isn't that how the covers work? Where is the sweet spot for the magnet on the Libra Colour?

My new (non-Kobo cover) has a magnet (based on Kindle Oasis 3's magnet placement) that can be moved to a new location in the cover.



Does anyone know where I should move the magnet so the eReader will sleep when I close the cover?

Thanks

[Marek]

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[Cootey]

While you’re working out this problem, I want to take a moment to tell you that’s a lovely cover. Where did you get it?

Never mind! I found it. Lovely work. https://www.oberondesign.com/product...ragon-3-colors

[Cootey]

Originally Posted by Marek

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I played around with my AirPods case and found the magnet’s exact location in relation to the Kobo sleep cover. Mobileread rotated them, but they should still prove useful.

[Quoth]

The stupid extra magnets on a Sage are for attaching the poor design "power cover". Nothing to do with sleep / wake. Unfortunately they are glued in so hard to remove. Opening the case is easy, but take care about the power cover ribbon as the main PCB is on front of case and the small PCB for the 4 power connector dots (not USB) is on the rear, which is also a design flaw.

There might be 8 and they add weight.

I'd like a mono Sage 2 without them and a bigger power cell, no power cover option. The power cover idea was a fail on the Kindle Oasis and is a fail on the Kobo Sage. Also more reliable buttons. It's useless for cue/narration. The original Libra is the only one with reliable buttons. The Libra 2, while better than the Sage for buttons, isn't reliable enough.

[nelamvr6]

I'm subscribing to this thread! I used to love Oberon covers, if one can be made to work on my KLC I'd definitely be interested!

[pypeke]

Originally Posted by Cootey

While you’re working out this problem, I want to take a moment to tell you that’s a lovely cover. Where did you get it?

Never mind! I found it. Lovely work. https://www.oberondesign.com/product...ragon-3-colors

Yes, Oberon Design. They have multiple kinds of leather, and plain (smooth) or embossed leather. Wasn't sure if I could mention their name or not. The blues, purples, and greens fade more than the other colors. Red probably does too, but I had to have it. The teal paisley is another favorite.

My first Oberon cover is 13 years old and only has a little fading on the spine where I folded it back to read. Makes it heavier, but it is also very protective.
Smoky blue color. Wish it would fit a Kobo Sage.

Originally Posted by Quoth

The stupid extra magnets on a Sage are for attaching the poor design "power cover". Nothing to do with sleep / wake. Unfortunately they are glued in so hard to remove. Opening the case is easy, but take care about the power cover ribbon as the main PCB is on front of case and the small PCB for the 4 power connector dots (not USB) is on the rear, which is also a design flaw.

There might be 8 and they add weight.

I'd like a mono Sage 2 without them and a bigger power cell, no power cover option. The power cover idea was a fail on the Kindle Oasis and is a fail on the Kobo Sage. Also more reliable buttons. It's useless for cue/narration. The original Libra is the only one with reliable buttons. The Libra 2, while better than the Sage for buttons, isn't reliable enough.

I don't have a Sage power cover. The Oberon cover hides the power button on the KLC, but I use the setting "wake device with page turn button". I seldom turn it off, but I can if I need to with the cover on.

Originally Posted by nelamvr6

I'm subscribing to this thread! I used to love Oberon covers, if one can be made to work on my KLC I'd definitely be interested!

Zoom in on the red cloud dragon cover photo. You can see that the left side's elastic is just a couple of millimeters stretched wider than the Oasis would be. Important that none of the device's edges will hit the floor if dropped. It works great for my Libra Colour. I notified Oberon so they may add the Libra Colour to the Oasis 2 and 3 list as a fit. Covers the power button, but smaller fingers can still reach it. I use page turn buttons to wake it up.

If ordering a cover, you can ask for a $5.00 stylus attachment. Not sure if it will work or not since it fits in the spine where the KLC overlaps a bit. Also, you can ask Oberon to tape the magnet inside instead of having it glued inside. Then you can move the magnet where you need to so it will work with the Libra Colour. You just need to send an email after you order. The magnet has to be moved about 2 inches up and to the left.


I think the Oberon PW cover may fit the Kobo Clara BW and Clara Colour, but I would have to check. I am trying to get Oberon to make more covers besides Kindles. I used Guido's ereader chart to figure out the sizes.

My favorite covers are Tree of Life, Van Goh Sky (my old blue cover), any of the Celtic ones, cloud dragon, teal paisley. They keep up with inventory on the website. If a specific pattern does not have your color, they may just be out of that color. Or maybe they didn't sell many and took the color option off.

You should see my red cloud dragon tote bag! Gorgeous!

[pypeke]

Originally Posted by Marek

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Originally Posted by Cootey

I played around with my AirPods case and found the magnet’s exact location in relation to the Kobo sleep cover. Mobileread rotated them, but they should still prove useful.

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I cannot find the sweet spot. I put the magnet in the same spot as the photos.
Is it possible that I need a stronger magnet? The magnet that came with the Oasis case is very thin and about a half inch long. Maybe 3/4" long.

If I put the magnet on top of the glass, the Colour should go to sleep, right? Then I know where it goes?

[DNSB]

Originally Posted by pypeke

If I put the magnet on top of the glass, the Colour should go to sleep, right? Then I know where it goes?

If you have the sleep cover enabled in Settings => Energy saving and privacy, that would work.

[pypeke]

Originally Posted by DNSB

If you have the sleep cover enabled in Settings => Energy saving and privacy, that would work.

Geez! If that is my only DUH! moment today.....

Yes, thank you for reminding me to check that box. I forgot about it.

Works great with the Oberon cover now that the magnet has been moved.


The pen attachment cost $5.00 and I placed it on the top of the Oasis 3 cover (for my Libra Colour). It sticks onto the leather behind the ereader. I don't have a pen yet, but I think it will fit fine. It did not fit in the spine because the cover would not close.

[Lordblacknail]

I don't see the oasis 3 listed as available for the cloud dragon. How did you get it? I want one too.

[Lordblacknail]

Ah I see it, but only in Wine, not the red I wanted. So be it, mine is ordered. Thank you for pointing out that the libre color will fit in the Oasis cover. I love these covers, this wil be my seventh Oberon cover.

[TheSmitty]

It is a shame they do not make something specific for Kobo ereaders...

[Croker]

Am I understanding their website correctly, or do they now have no Oasis covers in stock?

I’ve had several Oberon Designs covers in the past, but having just switched to a Kobo Libra Colour I didn’t realise I could use an Oasis cover as a substitute. I’ll be really disappointed if I’ve missed out on the last covers by, like, 24 hours.

[Lordblacknail]

is there anyway for the kobo to shut off with the oberon cover without moving the magnet?