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Josieb1 · 09-28-2015, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by endrancer

yeah, there are several chinese suppliers who even rebrand to your heart's content if you were to order in bulk. i guess with the raising price there are having a bit better quality control at their factories.

I have had experience with other things bought from sites like that, however I am not willing to wait for 1-2 months just for a cover.

That is a risk yes. I have ordered from Aliexpress twice, the first time was a disaster, I ended up with a refund. The last time, for my Surface case, was completely different. The case was shipped immediately. We went away for 10 days and the case was waiting for me when I got home. I was very impressed.

Sweetpea · 09-28-2015, 08:02 AM

I wanted a cover that can handle a bit of water for my H2O (why buy a reader that can handle water if the casing can't?) So, I went for the golden Gecko one.

endrancer · 09-28-2015, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Josieb1

That is a risk yes. I have ordered from Aliexpress twice, the first time was a disaster, I ended up with a refund. The last time, for my Surface case, was completely different. The case was shipped immediately. We went away for 10 days and the case was waiting for me when I got home. I was very impressed.

My experience varies. With express shipping which was supposed to take a week is when in reality I waited 2 month or more. Sometimes it's decent with about 20 days however in general you never know what you get as a product either. Customs can keep it, they always tend to send it as gift, etc.

I can pick up my case at a dropoff station so I am excited

If I were to own a h2o I would not use a cover. For protection maybe a sleeve but when going into the bathtube it's bothersome with a cover.

Josieb1 · 09-28-2015, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

I wanted a cover that can handle a bit of water for my H2O (why buy a reader that can handle water if the casing can't?) So, I went for the golden Gecko one.

I have that one too, only thing is I'm not sure it was the salt water (I took it to the beach) but the bottom right hand corner of the cover corroded away leaving the metal exposed. I've painted over with clear nail polish to try and limit any further damage.

endrancer · 09-28-2015, 05:04 PM

As mentioned I went to pick up my cover today at my nearby dropoff station and had no time for to take a closer look.

Firstly my cover is called "Odyssey for Kobo Glo & Glo HD" bought from amazon on their local website for my country for 9,90 Eur which was more likely to be one of the lower end priced cases.

From my view/impression the quality is solid. As seen on the inside cover it features some fake stiches which could've been some place to put business cards into but it's no pocket haha. Didn't expect it to be one.

The fit is perfect and the magnet to keep everything closed seems to be powerful and embedded into the case very well. The Cover itself isn't as thin as i thought it will be, but the cover seems to be durable so no scratches from another item in a bag can damage the screen. It does not feature a magnet to sleep/unsleep the device though but i guess it's not really required (for me)

Overall from the first evening using the case I am confident that this case will at least stay for some time. If i were to give a rating

Higher Number means Better
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Price: 8 / 10 (Since a 6" kindle one was just 3,60 eur )
Quality: 8 / 10 (Good Quality, premium covers might offer a tad more.)
Looks: 9 / 10 (looks simple, not cheap - 10 if it were to match my favourite color)
Functions: 6 / 10 (missing business card, no sleep function )
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Overall : 8 / 10

As a Bonus to carry it around with car keys, wallet, etc. I love those "eastpak - the one" bags. Just in the right size to keep a little space when putting an 6-7" e-reader inside with cover, wallet, and some small accessories to keep jeans pockets empty.

Josieb1 · 09-28-2015, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by endrancer

If I were to own a h2o I would not use a cover. For protection maybe a sleeve but when going into the bathtube it's bothersome with a cover.

I use the official kobo cover on my H20 at home and it's very easy to slip it out of the case when I have a bath as it only holds it in on the middle of the sides. It's one of the sleekest cases I've ever had for an ereader.

Dryhte · 10-01-2015, 07:55 AM

Me and the wife have covers from http://www.geckocovers.nl/ for our Kobo Auras.

We took the leather versions, which don't seem to exist (yet?) for the Glo HD.

We're very happy about build quality and service - but their covers don't really come cheap. Still, highly recommended.

Acreo Aeneas · 10-01-2015, 11:55 AM

I'll post a picture of it later, on the run now. I purchased mines from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ef_=sr_ph&sr=1

Pretty nice considering the $10 price tag. Even has the subtle slants of the back of the Aura. Oh and the magnetic sleep cover function works!

Josieb1 · 10-02-2015, 06:23 PM

My butterflies cover arrived and it's so lovely I had to post a picture

endrancer · 10-02-2015, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Josieb1

My butterflies cover arrived and it's so lovely I had to post a picture

Indeed, this is leaving a good impression. I assume if anyone would be sitting next to me in metro or bus I'd notice the cover right away.

I like it!

sparklemotion · 10-10-2015, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Josieb1

My butterflies cover arrived and it's so lovely I had to post a picture

I love it!

09-28-2015, 05:04 PM	#20
endrancer Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 5010 Join Date: Sep 2015 Device: Kobo Glo HD	As mentioned I went to pick up my cover today at my nearby dropoff station and had no time for to take a closer look. Firstly my cover is called "Odyssey for Kobo Glo & Glo HD" bought from amazon on their local website for my country for 9,90 Eur which was more likely to be one of the lower end priced cases. From my view/impression the quality is solid. As seen on the inside cover it features some fake stiches which could've been some place to put business cards into but it's no pocket haha. Didn't expect it to be one. The fit is perfect and the magnet to keep everything closed seems to be powerful and embedded into the case very well. The Cover itself isn't as thin as i thought it will be, but the cover seems to be durable so no scratches from another item in a bag can damage the screen. It does not feature a magnet to sleep/unsleep the device though but i guess it's not really required (for me) Overall from the first evening using the case I am confident that this case will at least stay for some time. If i were to give a rating Higher Number means Better ------------ Price: 8 / 10 (Since a 6" kindle one was just 3,60 eur ) Quality: 8 / 10 (Good Quality, premium covers might offer a tad more.) Looks: 9 / 10 (looks simple, not cheap - 10 if it were to match my favourite color) Functions: 6 / 10 (missing business card, no sleep function ) ------------ Overall : 8 / 10 As a Bonus to carry it around with car keys, wallet, etc. I love those "eastpak - the one" bags. Just in the right size to keep a little space when putting an 6-7" e-reader inside with cover, wallet, and some small accessories to keep jeans pockets empty. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by endrancer; 09-28-2015 at 05:07 PM.

10-02-2015, 06:23 PM	#24
Josieb1 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,052 Karma: 18018738 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: UK Device: Kindle Scribe, PW SE & Kindle 2022, Kobo Libra 2	My butterflies cover arrived and it's so lovely I had to post a picture Attached Thumbnails

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09-28-2015, 08:02 AM	#17
Sweetpea Grand Sorcerer Posts: 9,707 Karma: 32763414 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Krewerd Device: Pocketbook Inkpad 4 Color; Samsung Galaxy Tab S6	I wanted a cover that can handle a bit of water for my H2O (why buy a reader that can handle water if the casing can't?) So, I went for the golden Gecko one.

10-01-2015, 07:55 AM	#22
Dryhte Crow Posts: 133 Karma: 10808 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Where The Sun Don't Shine (much) Device: (Vivlio) Pocketbook Touch HD3	Me and the wife have covers from http://www.geckocovers.nl/ for our Kobo Auras. We took the leather versions, which don't seem to exist (yet?) for the Glo HD. We're very happy about build quality and service - but their covers don't really come cheap. Still, highly recommended.

10-01-2015, 11:55 AM	#23
Acreo Aeneas Kobo Aura Posts: 252 Karma: 500520 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago, Illinois Device: Kobo Aura	I'll post a picture of it later, on the run now. I purchased mines from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ef_=sr_ph&sr=1 Pretty nice considering the $10 price tag. Even has the subtle slants of the back of the Aura. Oh and the magnetic sleep cover function works!

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