Aargh! I broke another cover!!!

Tom Swift · 02-20-2009, 06:57 AM

The first week I got my 505, the little plastic piece broke off of the cover. Thanks to a forum member, I got another cover.(thanks, Amanda). Well, it broke again. What bugs me is that it broke in my bag so I have no idea how exactly it happened. Of course Sony does not sell a replacement. Sigh. I don't want to buy an expensive aftermarket cover with insane shipping charges with a plastic connector that I will probably break in a month.

I think a sleeve with a solid cover would be a good option. Does anyone know of a sleeve that will fit the 505, or a cover that does not connect with a flimsy piece of plastic?

europas_ice · 02-20-2009, 07:02 AM

Wow, that really stinks. I hope you find something that works.

Tom Swift · 02-20-2009, 07:08 AM

Just found a sleeve on eBay that looked okay, but surprise, surprise, the sellers will only ship to the US. I knew this was going to happen. Short-sighted online sellers who either are too scared to ship overseas or charge more for shipping than the price of the case.

I am currently in China so I guess it is off to the knockoff markets tomorrow in Shanghai to find a replacement. I can probably find something for a few bucks.

lilac_jive · 02-20-2009, 09:24 AM

I know some people used zip up day planner cases. You should check out office supply stores.

I keep mine in my purse and it hasn't broken yet *knockonwood*

JSWolf · 02-20-2009, 09:44 AM

Try the M-Edge Genuine Leather Executive Jacket for Sony Reader PRS-505. It does not used the plastic clips as shown in the photo. And right now, it's on sale for $29.99+shipping

Juggle4Evr · 02-20-2009, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Try the M-Edge Genuine Leather Executive Jacket for Sony Reader PRS-505. It does not used the plastic clips as shown in the photo. And right now, it's on sale for $29.99+shipping

I have the same one and it's really worth the price. Even if you have to pay another $20 for shipping, it's much cheaper than a new 505!

MidknytOwl · 02-20-2009, 11:29 AM

I feel like I keep pimping myself out for them by mentioning it all the time, but I ordered the i-nique cover. I haven't gotten it yet - I shipped it to the States since I'm leaving here in two weeks and I didn't want to risk missing it. There's no plastic involved, and the shipping is the same everywhere outside of the UK.

Although I'm impressed you've broken the plastic twice, since I haven't had a problem, but I don't really tweak my cover at all when I read (I hold it like a normal book). I also keep mine in my trusty homemade polycarbonate case when I stick it in my bag, since I'm paranoid like that, so you might want to try doing something like that.

Riocaz · 02-20-2009, 12:23 PM

I highly recommend the tuff-luv case:

http://www.i-nique.com/detail.asp/d=...=5055205240633

Great if you sit in restaurants reading or otherwise require a stand.

JSWolf · 02-20-2009, 12:43 PM

The tuff-luv case will cost about $40 to send to the USA. It looks like a nice case.

Mare of Earth · 02-20-2009, 02:31 PM

I recommend the M-Edge Executive case as well. I have had mine for a week now and am still in love.

(go with the Mocha color!)

Nate the great · 02-20-2009, 02:33 PM

That was Swift, Tom.

02-20-2009, 06:57 AM	#1
Tom Swift Addict Posts: 252 Karma: 1232346 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Macau Device: Kindle Oasis (plus lots of older devices)	Aargh! I broke another cover!!! The first week I got my 505, the little plastic piece broke off of the cover. Thanks to a forum member, I got another cover.(thanks, Amanda). Well, it broke again. What bugs me is that it broke in my bag so I have no idea how exactly it happened. Of course Sony does not sell a replacement. Sigh. I don't want to buy an expensive aftermarket cover with insane shipping charges with a plastic connector that I will probably break in a month. I think a sleeve with a solid cover would be a good option. Does anyone know of a sleeve that will fit the 505, or a cover that does not connect with a flimsy piece of plastic?

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02-20-2009, 07:02 AM	#2
europas_ice Groupie Posts: 190 Karma: 220 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Moscow, ID Device: iPhone 11 (Kindle app & iBooks)	Wow, that really stinks. I hope you find something that works.

02-20-2009, 07:08 AM	#3
Tom Swift Addict Posts: 252 Karma: 1232346 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Macau Device: Kindle Oasis (plus lots of older devices)	Just found a sleeve on eBay that looked okay, but surprise, surprise, the sellers will only ship to the US. I knew this was going to happen. Short-sighted online sellers who either are too scared to ship overseas or charge more for shipping than the price of the case. I am currently in China so I guess it is off to the knockoff markets tomorrow in Shanghai to find a replacement. I can probably find something for a few bucks.

02-20-2009, 09:24 AM	#4
lilac_jive Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,870 Karma: 27376 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Device: PRS-505	I know some people used zip up day planner cases. You should check out office supply stores. I keep mine in my purse and it hasn't broken yet knockonwood

02-20-2009, 09:44 AM	#5
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,882 Karma: 150249631 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Try the M-Edge Genuine Leather Executive Jacket for Sony Reader PRS-505. It does not used the plastic clips as shown in the photo. And right now, it's on sale for $29.99+shipping

02-20-2009, 11:29 AM	#7
MidknytOwl Zealot Posts: 111 Karma: 644 Join Date: May 2008 Device: Kobo Aura	I feel like I keep pimping myself out for them by mentioning it all the time, but I ordered the i-nique cover. I haven't gotten it yet - I shipped it to the States since I'm leaving here in two weeks and I didn't want to risk missing it. There's no plastic involved, and the shipping is the same everywhere outside of the UK. Although I'm impressed you've broken the plastic twice, since I haven't had a problem, but I don't really tweak my cover at all when I read (I hold it like a normal book). I also keep mine in my trusty homemade polycarbonate case when I stick it in my bag, since I'm paranoid like that, so you might want to try doing something like that.

02-20-2009, 12:23 PM	#8
Riocaz Fulfilled but not by iRex Posts: 932 Karma: 286846 Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Device: Far too many	I highly recommend the tuff-luv case: http://www.i-nique.com/detail.asp/d=...=5055205240633 Great if you sit in restaurants reading or otherwise require a stand.

02-20-2009, 12:43 PM	#9
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,882 Karma: 150249631 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	The tuff-luv case will cost about $40 to send to the USA. It looks like a nice case.

02-20-2009, 02:31 PM	#10
Mare of Earth Leaver of Hoofmarks Posts: 207 Karma: 24077 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Alabama Device: Kindle Scribe, Kindle Paperwhite 4	I recommend the M-Edge Executive case as well. I have had mine for a week now and am still in love. (go with the Mocha color!)

02-20-2009, 02:33 PM	#11
Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 12,375 Karma: 23555235 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1	That was Swift, Tom.

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