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Old 09-04-2024, 01:48 PM   #16
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...weighs in at about 40g (1.5oz).
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Old 09-04-2024, 01:53 PM   #17
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...weighs in at about 40g (1.5oz).
FWIW, that makes the Clara BW plus case approx. the same weight as the Libra 2. Covers seem to weigh about 100g.

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It's just a preference thing I guess. I have tried a sleep case on my Kindle, but I prefer using a felt sleeve when travelling and using the bare unit at home. I get that a sleep-sleeve is more protective, I just exercise more care.
Sleep sleeve?

Sleeves are not good for traveling as you are not reading at home and you don't know what could happen with a naked Reader.
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...I agree that a flip case / sleep sleeve is likely more protective, but I have managed fine without one for years, travelling extensively for work. Problem now solved...thank you for the replies.
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What I did on my Kobo Clara HD is to add a skin decal. It said 'carbon fiber' on the website, but it ended up being a carbon fiber designed matte skin instead of a textured one. Either way, it does help with gripping the ereader. My habits are the same as yours - no case when reading/using, sleeve for storing.

There are also tablet/phone 'straps' that you can put on the corners of the device to slide your hand into. The straps are textured so it helps with grip even if you don't slide your hand in.
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...I agree that a flip case / sleep sleeve is likely more protective, but I have managed fine without one for years, travelling extensively for work. Problem now solved...thank you for the replies.
Can you post a link to this sleep sleeve?
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Old 09-06-2024, 01:15 AM   #22
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The felt sleeve I use is no longer produced but is similar to https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/6144...hulle-aus-filz

The 'sleep sleeve' I erroneously refer to is the Kobo type cover on their website, which they label 'sleep cover'.
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What I did on my Kobo Clara HD is to add a skin decal. It said 'carbon fiber' on the website, but it ended up being a carbon fiber designed matte skin instead of a textured one. Either way, it does help with gripping the ereader. My habits are the same as yours - no case when reading/using, sleeve for storing.

There are also tablet/phone 'straps' that you can put on the corners of the device to slide your hand into. The straps are textured so it helps with grip even if you don't slide your hand in.
I will have a look at the skins...thank you...
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The felt sleeve I use is no longer produced but is similar to https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/6144...hulle-aus-filz

The 'sleep sleeve' I erroneously refer to is the Kobo type cover on their website, which they label 'sleep cover'.
I was interested in finding out about this sleeve if it really was a sleep sleeve. Obvious there are no sleep sleeves.
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I was interested in finding out about this sleeve if it really was a sleep sleeve. Obvious there are no sleep sleeves.
You could put a magnet into the right spot on a sleeve and it would function as a sleep sleeve.
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The Kobo clear case works nicely (after 30 seconds of testing). Lightweight and sufficiently grippy.

A skin that adds some grippyness would be nice, as it would be lighter still. FWIW, I never found a skin for my phone that would make it less slippery and had to resort to a case.

Has anyone found a good skin? If so, please link.
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Old 09-11-2024, 09:10 AM   #27
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What I did on my Kobo Clara HD is to add a skin decal. It said 'carbon fiber' on the website, but it ended up being a carbon fiber designed matte skin instead of a textured one. Either way, it does help with gripping the ereader. My habits are the same as yours - no case when reading/using, sleeve for storing.

There are also tablet/phone 'straps' that you can put on the corners of the device to slide your hand into. The straps are textured so it helps with grip even if you don't slide your hand in.
Which brand did you get? This one looks appealing: https://www.istyles.com/skins/tablet...-p-605581.html

Does it wrap around the side rather than being a front piece and a back piece?

A bit more grip is all I'm looking for. The clear case works, but I find something odd about the hand feel.

EDIT: Here's an example with a finish with texture https://mightyskins.com/products/koc...5c900278&_ss=r (they offer matte, carbon fiber and glossy).
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Old 09-11-2024, 09:11 AM   #28
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I will have a look at the skins...thank you...
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Old 09-14-2024, 05:15 PM   #29
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...I did not go for the skin, as I find patterns distracting but did try the strap. The Kobo clear case is the best compromise for me at the moment. My preference would still be a matt black bare unit with a rubberised or other grippy material for the case back...
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Grippy material for the back?
Try attaching and ArmorSuit glossy screen protector
I once installed it on an Onyx Boox (8-inch) and it really improved the grip!
You buy just one large screen protector of any size and cut it down. I hope Kobo BW’s porous texture will not make it stick bad
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