Kobo Mini - possibly a silly question

[bluepeter]

The cover in which I keep my Mini is getting a bit old and tatty, so I thought I'd look for a new one. Whilst looking, I found this one.

The heading, description and images clearly say that the cover offers auto wake and sleep functionality. However, I didn't think that the Mini had that capability. Am I mistaken?

[issybird]

Originally Posted by bluepeter

Am I mistaken?

Yes.

[bluepeter]

Fair enough. Thanks.

[rcentros]

It surprised me also when I discovered the Minis had auto sleep and wake functions. I finally found a nice, new (in package) OEM Mini cover from someone in Canada who lived almost at the Arctic Circle. He a had a few Mini covers he sold on eBay. Odd how things end up where they end up sometimes.

EDIT: Those are some pretty nice looking covers, BTW.

[bluepeter]

I've ordered one like that (but not from that particular seller), so it'll be interesting to see how I get on with it. I've not used the automatic sleep/wake function on any e-reader before, and am not sure whether I'll like it. I only picked the one I did because (a) there wasn't a huge choice and (b) like you, I thought it looked nice. It's coming from China, so it'll be a couple of weeks before I find out.

I've just noticed a little oddity. If I go to Settings/Energy saving and privacy on my Clara 2E, there's an option to turn auto wake/sleep on or off. Although the Mini is now running the same firmware (4.38.21908), that option isn't available on it. So I guess that it won't be possible to disable it if I find that I don't like it.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by bluepeter

I've ordered one like that (but not from that particular seller), so it'll be interesting to see how I get on with it. I've not used the automatic sleep/wake function on any e-reader before, and am not sure whether I'll like it. I only picked the one I did because (a) there wasn't a huge choice and (b) like you, I thought it looked nice. It's coming from China, so it'll be a couple of weeks before I find out.

I've just noticed a little oddity. If I go to Settings/Energy saving and privacy on my Clara 2E, there's an option to turn auto wake/sleep on or off. Although the Mini is now running the same firmware (4.38.21908), that option isn't available on it. So I guess that it won't be possible to disable it if I find that I don't like it.

There's nothing to dislike. You close the cover and the Kobo goes to sleep. You open the cover and it wakes. No need to press the power button.

[bluepeter]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

There's nothing to dislike. You close the cover and the Kobo goes to sleep. You open the cover and it wakes. No need to press the power button.

You're probably right. I'm just a bit iffy about it because it's not the way that I've been doing things. I usually buy sleeves (preferably neoprene) rather than covers like this new one.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by bluepeter

You're probably right. I'm just a bit iffy about it because it's not the way that I've been doing things. I usually buy sleeves (preferably neoprene) rather than covers like this new one.

Sleeves (IMHO) are a PIA. They are like putting on/taking off gloves when you want to read and your done reading. To me a sleeve is just annoying. A cover is easier to use and makes your Reader easier to hold. Plus, you get the sleep function (on Readers that have such a feature) and you won't wear out your power button.

[bluepeter]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Sleeves (IMHO) are a PIA. They are like putting on/taking off gloves when you want to read and your done reading. To me a sleeve is just annoying. A cover is easier to use and makes your Reader easier to hold. Plus, you get the sleep function (on Readers that have such a feature) and you won't wear out your power button.

I see your point, but IMO it's covers that can be a PITA. They either flap around (if held open) or add bulk and can make it awkward to keep the device steady (if folded back). I'd have bought a sleeve, if I could find a nice one, in preference to the cover that I have ordered.

It's just a matter of personal preference. Yours and mine differ.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by bluepeter

I see your point, but IMO it's covers that can be a PITA. They either flap around (if held open) or add bulk and can make it awkward to keep the device steady (if folded back). I'd have bought a sleeve, if I could find a nice one, in preference to the cover that I have ordered.

It's just a matter of personal preference. Yours and mine differ.

Yes we do differ. I do fold back my cover and it does not flop around.

[Cootey]

Originally Posted by bluepeter

You're probably right. I'm just a bit iffy about it because it's not the way that I've been doing things. I usually buy sleeves (preferably neoprene) rather than covers like this new one.

I've been looking for neoprene sleeves for my Mini, but I can't find any that are small enough. Which ones do you like to use?

[Cootey]

Originally Posted by bluepeter

The cover in which I keep my Mini is getting a bit old and tatty, so I thought I'd look for a new one. Whilst looking, I found this one.

The heading, description and images clearly say that the cover offers auto wake and sleep functionality. However, I didn't think that the Mini had that capability. Am I mistaken?

I believe I found the same covers for sale in the US eBay store. https://www.ebay.com/itm/35575075475...Bk9SR57ZpqL8Yw

[bluepeter]

Originally Posted by Cootey

I've been looking for neoprene sleeves for my Mini, but I can't find any that are small enough. Which ones do you like to use?

I've never found a neoprene sleeve the right size for a Mini. I'm currently using a flappy cover, made by Tuff-Luv. They no longer make them.

My usual readers are Clara-sized, and I have neoprene sleeves by Belkin and Gadgetshop for them. I don't think that they make those any more, but I could be wrong. I had a Kobo OEM neoprene sleeve for my Glo, but the zip on that wore out several years ago.

You might find something you like on Etsy, though probably not neoprene. My experience there is that the handmade stuff offered can be a bit idiosyncratic, but is generally of good quality.

[bluepeter]

Originally Posted by Cootey

I believe I found the same covers for sale in the US eBay store. https://www.ebay.com/itm/35575075475...Bk9SR57ZpqL8Yw

Yup, it does look like it.

[John F]

Originally Posted by bluepeter

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I've just noticed a little oddity. If I go to Settings/Energy saving and privacy on my Clara 2E, there's an option to turn auto wake/sleep on or off. Although the Mini is now running the same firmware (4.38.21908), that option isn't available on it. So I guess that it won't be possible to disable it if I find that I don't like it.

A guess...

If you want to disable the auto wake/sleep of on the mini (if it actually has a auto wake/sleep), you may be able to disable it by editing the config file.