Spent a few hours researching cases, wanted to share my thoughts.

spartanhockey · 11-26-2010, 02:58 PM

Ive probably spent 4 hours in total online and in B&N just touching them and reading forums.

I've found a lot of people recommend the industreal cover. When I saw it in person it couldnt look more boring. The black looked very washed out and no kind of design or texture. The favorite one I saw was the Dillane Plaid. The black looked more solid and sharp, the design looked cooler with the plaid, and the leather had a much nicer feel to it. almost all of the leathers I felt were too soft and smooth for my taste. The Plaid has a little texture too it and just happens to look and feel masculine as well. My main concern was that it doesnt have any locking mechanism. Could be a problem if I want to just toss it in my backpack.

My other focus was on the Madison TriFold. It looks and feels just ok. Doesnt have a leathery feel though. Kind of rough and scratchy. And its a little annoying to have to clip and un clip all of those buttons.

I didnt get to see the M-Edge or other non BN. Im really interested in the oberon too but it's $79 shipped. For now my choice is the Dillane Plaid. Can anyone convince me otherwise?

chas0039 · 11-26-2010, 03:04 PM

I have 3 Oberon covers for my Nooks and they are more than worth it. They are much more substantial than the B&N fare and include a cord to hold it closed. They are also a remarkable company to deal with and are true craftsmen with pride in their work. They bend over backwards to accommodate the customer. I was so amazed at the efforts, communications, and finished products that I sent them a couple dozen cookies.

When was the last time a business made you feel like that?

barrist · 11-26-2010, 03:05 PM

Industriell works for me. Doesn't have those straps that all the others have. Snug and secure, all i need.

barrist · 11-26-2010, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chas0039

I have 3 Oberon covers for my Nooks and they are more than worth it. They are much more substantial than the B&N fare and include a cord to hold it closed. They are also a remarkable company to deal with and are true craftsmen with pride in their work. They bend over backwards to accommodate the customer. I was so amazed at the efforts, communications, and finished products that I sent them a couple dozen cookies.

When was the last time a business made you feel like that?

I'd gladly go without the service if they shaved some dollars off the price.. too much for a case imo.

SCION · 11-26-2010, 03:33 PM

Reminds me of the commercials for auto insurance. Pay more for the same amount of coverage just to have access to an agent "down the street" in the unlikely event I need to file a claim. Yeah, o.k..

emt · 11-26-2010, 03:35 PM

Have a cutout for the rear speaker? Due to a poor BN design, cases I have seen block the opening - I'm waiting for a case with a cutout.

tubemonkey · 11-26-2010, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emt

Have a cutout for the rear speaker? Due to a poor BN design, cases I have seen block the opening - I'm waiting for a case with a cutout.

Instant "speaker" kit

delaplane · 11-26-2010, 06:44 PM

I have a silicone/rubber skin that I got from Amazon for $6 or $8 and then I carry/store the nook in an M-Edge zip-up travel case. I take it out of the case to read. I found every case I looked at to be very much over-priced.

AndyfromVA · 11-26-2010, 07:28 PM

I've got the Dillane Plaid and I couldn't be happier with it. It's attractive and very tough. I've dropped my Nook a few times and the case kept it nice and cushioned.

cynthia399 · 11-26-2010, 11:28 PM

I have a javoedge case and I really like it. Light weight and it completely covers the edges of the nook except for the page turn buttons. It cost $11.98 on amazon.

jhempel24 · 11-27-2010, 02:18 AM

I went with BundleMonster on eBay, got a case, screen protector and skin for $20 after shipping, the case folds back, and snaps to itself, and it's a hard/fake leather case...works very well!!

coolbreeze · 11-27-2010, 03:19 AM

Whatever you do, buy from eBay's barnesandnoble site. I got a new envelope case for $9.99 shipped that is selling for $49.99 on bn.com.

gtriever · 11-27-2010, 05:21 AM

M-Edge Executive leather case here, along with their (to me a bit over-priced) e-Luminator 2 booklight. It provides excellent protection for the device, the light stores away very nicely, and the craftsmanship is superb. Although it adds bulk to the device, it's still comfortable to hold one-handed.

spec · 11-27-2010, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chas0039

I have 3 Oberon covers for my Nooks and they are more than worth it. They are much more substantial than the B&N fare and include a cord to hold it closed. They are also a remarkable company to deal with and are true craftsmen with pride in their work. They bend over backwards to accommodate the customer. I was so amazed at the efforts, communications, and finished products that I sent them a couple dozen cookies.

When was the last time a business made you feel like that?

I also have oberon on my nook and I like it. One think I didnt think of before purchasing oberon was the weight. I think it might be one of the heavier covers.

aagstn · 11-27-2010, 11:21 AM

I bought the Leather Writer's cover for my Nookcolor and I love it. It doesn't have holes for the speaker, but it is cut out a bit and I can hear the speaker just fine while using the case.

11-26-2010, 02:58 PM	#1
spartanhockey Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Nook 3G	Spent a few hours researching cases, wanted to share my thoughts. Ive probably spent 4 hours in total online and in B&N just touching them and reading forums. I've found a lot of people recommend the industreal cover. When I saw it in person it couldnt look more boring. The black looked very washed out and no kind of design or texture. The favorite one I saw was the Dillane Plaid. The black looked more solid and sharp, the design looked cooler with the plaid, and the leather had a much nicer feel to it. almost all of the leathers I felt were too soft and smooth for my taste. The Plaid has a little texture too it and just happens to look and feel masculine as well. My main concern was that it doesnt have any locking mechanism. Could be a problem if I want to just toss it in my backpack. My other focus was on the Madison TriFold. It looks and feels just ok. Doesnt have a leathery feel though. Kind of rough and scratchy. And its a little annoying to have to clip and un clip all of those buttons. I didnt get to see the M-Edge or other non BN. Im really interested in the oberon too but it's $79 shipped. For now my choice is the Dillane Plaid. Can anyone convince me otherwise?

11-26-2010, 03:35 PM	#6
emt Nameless Being	Did any cases... Have a cutout for the rear speaker? Due to a poor BN design, cases I have seen block the opening - I'm waiting for a case with a cutout.

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11-26-2010, 03:04 PM	#2
chas0039 Sceptic Posts: 573 Karma: 73436 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: The Lake Device: rooted Nooks, retired. JetBook Lite, Kindle 3, 4, Kobo Nia, Libra H2O.	I have 3 Oberon covers for my Nooks and they are more than worth it. They are much more substantial than the B&N fare and include a cord to hold it closed. They are also a remarkable company to deal with and are true craftsmen with pride in their work. They bend over backwards to accommodate the customer. I was so amazed at the efforts, communications, and finished products that I sent them a couple dozen cookies. When was the last time a business made you feel like that?

11-26-2010, 03:05 PM	#3
barrist Enthusiast Posts: 46 Karma: 30 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Kobo Glo HD	Industriell works for me. Doesn't have those straps that all the others have. Snug and secure, all i need.

11-26-2010, 03:33 PM	#5
SCION Séduisant Posts: 4,706 Karma: 2107018 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas, USA Device: Boox Note Air2+; Kobo Libra2; Kindle Scribe, Oasis3; iPad Mini6	Reminds me of the commercials for auto insurance. Pay more for the same amount of coverage just to have access to an agent "down the street" in the unlikely event I need to file a claim. Yeah, o.k..

11-26-2010, 06:44 PM	#8
delaplane Member Posts: 14 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: nook hd+, nook, touchpad, transformer, note	I have a silicone/rubber skin that I got from Amazon for $6 or $8 and then I carry/store the nook in an M-Edge zip-up travel case. I take it out of the case to read. I found every case I looked at to be very much over-priced.

11-26-2010, 07:28 PM	#9
AndyfromVA Zealot Posts: 127 Karma: 1002610 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook 1E, K3, K4, Paperwhite 2	I've got the Dillane Plaid and I couldn't be happier with it. It's attractive and very tough. I've dropped my Nook a few times and the case kept it nice and cushioned.

11-26-2010, 11:28 PM	#10
cynthia399 Member Posts: 22 Karma: 480258 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook, Astak Mentor	I have a javoedge case and I really like it. Light weight and it completely covers the edges of the nook except for the page turn buttons. It cost $11.98 on amazon.

11-27-2010, 02:18 AM	#11
jhempel24 Wizard Posts: 2,157 Karma: 7068605 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, B&N Nook Colro	I went with BundleMonster on eBay, got a case, screen protector and skin for $20 after shipping, the case folds back, and snaps to itself, and it's a hard/fake leather case...works very well!!

11-27-2010, 03:19 AM	#12
coolbreeze Addict Posts: 214 Karma: 2600 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Nook Color, White 3G K3	Whatever you do, buy from eBay's barnesandnoble site. I got a new envelope case for $9.99 shipped that is selling for $49.99 on bn.com.

11-27-2010, 05:21 AM	#13
gtriever Addict Posts: 286 Karma: 2125576 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kobo Forma	M-Edge Executive leather case here, along with their (to me a bit over-priced) e-Luminator 2 booklight. It provides excellent protection for the device, the light stores away very nicely, and the craftsmanship is superb. Although it adds bulk to the device, it's still comfortable to hold one-handed.

11-27-2010, 11:21 AM	#15
aagstn Evangelist Posts: 422 Karma: 1004351 Join Date: Jun 2007 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 3, iPad mini 2	I bought the Leather Writer's cover for my Nookcolor and I love it. It doesn't have holes for the speaker, but it is cut out a bit and I can hear the speaker just fine while using the case.

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