Clara HD Clara HD cover/screen protection

Waylander · 09-17-2018, 07:55 AM

I'm really enjoying using my Kobo Clara. It's so much better than my 2016 Oasis, and given the more limited direction Amazon is going regarding its Kindles it was time for me to get off the train. However, I was wondering whether people had some ideas about covers or screen protection?

I find that covers can make the device quite heavy. Also, the Kobo sleepcover doesn't appeal to me the way it is set up. Folding to the top rather than the side doesn't work for my hands. Also, the choice of after-market covers seems quite limited, but do you have any recommendations.

I was also wondering about getting some of those clear screen protectors that you stick on. I've heard they're a nightmare to put on without masses of bubbles etc, but If I could pair one of those with a grippier skin that could work.

Anyway, let me know what you think.

jackie_w · 09-17-2018, 04:11 PM

I bought this 3rd-party cover for my ClaraHD. However I bought mine from ebayUK not AmazonUK because, at the time (beginning of August), I wasn't sure that Amazon actually had any in stock. The ebay item arrived within a couple of days of ordering.

I have had no problems whatsoever with it. Here are some things you might find useful:

Whilst the front cover is reasonably rigid, the back "container" which holds and grips the ClaraHD is made of rubber (or silicon???) so is very flexible. This means it is very easy to take the cover on and off but there is no danger of the cover falling off accidentally.
Mine weighs 98g
As you can see, the 4 corners are slightly bulbous for extra protection if dropped.
Sleep magnet works well. It's located towards top left of screen, unlike previous Kobo models where it was towards bottom right of screen.
Closure magnet works well.
I have not had any problems with the sleep magnet accidentally triggering when the front cover is folded to the back.
The cutouts in the bottom frame for USB cable and power button are well-positioned and do not interfere with easy usage.

The only minor negative was that it was "a bit whiffy" when first unpacked. I solved this by leaving it by an open window for the rest of the day

Waylander · 09-17-2018, 05:49 PM

Thanks for the very helpful response. I was thinking about getting that cover as it looked good, so thankyou. Good tip on the smell, I'll see how it is when it arrives. Thankyou again.

bgalbrecht · 09-17-2018, 10:21 PM

Most of the Clara HD cases at Amazon US appear to have a hard plastic backing, which is what my case for my Glo HD also has. Do you like the rubber/silicone back on your case?

Waylander · 09-18-2018, 05:07 AM

I noticed that as well. If there was a case with a rubber/silicone back that would be great, but there doesn't seem to be one as yet.

jackie_w · 09-18-2018, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bgalbrecht

Do you like the rubber/silicone back on your case?

Yes, I do. It's the main reason why I bought this particular model.

These 2 items, B07FX26Z98 and B07FT9QJ9G, appear on amazon.com for me, but as I'm in the UK I'm not sure this proves anything.

Based on the pictures, they both appear to be the same model as the one I bought, but only the first one specifically mentions "Soft TPU back cover".

Waylander · 09-19-2018, 06:05 PM

I have a blue version of the covers linked on Amazon. It's really nice to hold and has a sleep function which is good. All in all a good purchase, adding to the experience and giving peace of mind regarding protection.

Barbara1955 · 09-19-2018, 09:04 PM

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

PurpleStar · 11-23-2018, 01:35 PM

Just got myself a Kobo Clara on sale for Black Friday and I ordered this case off amazon since I didn't like the look of the official one. Can't wait until I get it, looks nice!!

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07FM43X6F/...709270_TE_item

Terisa de morgan · 11-23-2018, 01:39 PM

I have one like that and it's nice, I've ordered this from AliExpress:

AliExpress Cover

PurpleStar · 11-23-2018, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terisa de morgan

I have one like that and it's nice, I've ordered this from AliExpress:

AliExpress Cover

Think I saw those on amazon too only not as cheap. Pretty designs!

Terisa de morgan · 11-23-2018, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PurpleStar

Think I saw those on amazon too only not as cheap. Pretty designs!

Yes, that's what I like. And I usually check this kind of thing at AliExpress too as the origin is the same (and, in Spain, it doesn't take a lot of time them to arrive).

PurpleStar · 11-24-2018, 01:59 PM

Wow, my new Clara HD sleep cover came today already and it’s soooo pretty! Also much less complicated than the official one from Kobo. I love it!

Calenorn · 11-24-2018, 02:02 PM

Here's an option that stands on its own:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...D03XU24Q&psc=1

dordale · 11-24-2018, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calenorn

Here's an option that stands on its own:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...D03XU24Q&psc=1

I had a cover similar to that for my Aura One and didn't like it. Found it very cumbersome and made my Aura One about twice as thick as it was in the traditional book style or orgami cases options out there.

09-17-2018, 07:55 AM	#1
Waylander Guru Posts: 662 Karma: 2905052 Join Date: Oct 2013 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 5 16GB, Kindle Paperwhite 6, Kobo Clara,	Clara HD cover/screen protection I'm really enjoying using my Kobo Clara. It's so much better than my 2016 Oasis, and given the more limited direction Amazon is going regarding its Kindles it was time for me to get off the train. However, I was wondering whether people had some ideas about covers or screen protection? I find that covers can make the device quite heavy. Also, the Kobo sleepcover doesn't appeal to me the way it is set up. Folding to the top rather than the side doesn't work for my hands. Also, the choice of after-market covers seems quite limited, but do you have any recommendations. I was also wondering about getting some of those clear screen protectors that you stick on. I've heard they're a nightmare to put on without masses of bubbles etc, but If I could pair one of those with a grippier skin that could work. Anyway, let me know what you think.

09-17-2018, 04:11 PM	#2
jackie_w Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,249 Karma: 16539642 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: UK Device: ClaraHD, Forma, Libra2, Clara2E, LibraCol, PBTouchHD3	I bought this 3rd-party cover for my ClaraHD. However I bought mine from ebayUK not AmazonUK because, at the time (beginning of August), I wasn't sure that Amazon actually had any in stock. The ebay item arrived within a couple of days of ordering. I have had no problems whatsoever with it. Here are some things you might find useful: Whilst the front cover is reasonably rigid, the back "container" which holds and grips the ClaraHD is made of rubber (or silicon???) so is very flexible. This means it is very easy to take the cover on and off but there is no danger of the cover falling off accidentally. Mine weighs 98g As you can see, the 4 corners are slightly bulbous for extra protection if dropped. Sleep magnet works well. It's located towards top left of screen, unlike previous Kobo models where it was towards bottom right of screen. Closure magnet works well. I have not had any problems with the sleep magnet accidentally triggering when the front cover is folded to the back. The cutouts in the bottom frame for USB cable and power button are well-positioned and do not interfere with easy usage. The only minor negative was that it was "a bit whiffy" when first unpacked. I solved this by leaving it by an open window for the rest of the day

11-24-2018, 01:59 PM	#13
PurpleStar Wizard Posts: 1,625 Karma: 11387182 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Clara BW, Kindle Paperwhite (11th Gen)	Wow, my new Clara HD sleep cover came today already and it’s soooo pretty! Also much less complicated than the official one from Kobo. I love it! Last edited by PurpleStar; 11-24-2018 at 02:02 PM.

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09-17-2018, 05:49 PM	#3
Waylander Guru Posts: 662 Karma: 2905052 Join Date: Oct 2013 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 5 16GB, Kindle Paperwhite 6, Kobo Clara,	Thanks for the very helpful response. I was thinking about getting that cover as it looked good, so thankyou. Good tip on the smell, I'll see how it is when it arrives. Thankyou again.

09-17-2018, 10:21 PM	#4
bgalbrecht Wizard Posts: 1,806 Karma: 13399999 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: US Device: Nook Simple Touch, Kobo Glo HD, Kobo Clara HD, Kindle 4	Most of the Clara HD cases at Amazon US appear to have a hard plastic backing, which is what my case for my Glo HD also has. Do you like the rubber/silicone back on your case?

09-18-2018, 05:07 AM	#5
Waylander Guru Posts: 662 Karma: 2905052 Join Date: Oct 2013 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 5 16GB, Kindle Paperwhite 6, Kobo Clara,	I noticed that as well. If there was a case with a rubber/silicone back that would be great, but there doesn't seem to be one as yet.

09-19-2018, 06:05 PM	#7
Waylander Guru Posts: 662 Karma: 2905052 Join Date: Oct 2013 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 5 16GB, Kindle Paperwhite 6, Kobo Clara,	I have a blue version of the covers linked on Amazon. It's really nice to hold and has a sleep function which is good. All in all a good purchase, adding to the experience and giving peace of mind regarding protection.

09-19-2018, 09:04 PM	#8
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

11-23-2018, 01:35 PM	#9
PurpleStar Wizard Posts: 1,625 Karma: 11387182 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Clara BW, Kindle Paperwhite (11th Gen)	Just got myself a Kobo Clara on sale for Black Friday and I ordered this case off amazon since I didn't like the look of the official one. Can't wait until I get it, looks nice!! https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07FM43X6F/...709270_TE_item

11-23-2018, 01:39 PM	#10
Terisa de morgan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,596 Karma: 12595249 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Device: Kobo Clara/Aura One/Forma,XiaoMI 5, iPad, Huawei MediaPad, YotaPhone 2	I have one like that and it's nice, I've ordered this from AliExpress: AliExpress Cover

11-24-2018, 02:02 PM	#14
Calenorn Brash Fumbler Posts: 1,202 Karma: 9224939 Join Date: May 2013 Device: NST, Kobo Mini	Here's an option that stands on its own: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...D03XU24Q&psc=1

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