Leather case for PB902?

Christopher888 · 11-11-2010, 12:39 AM

Hi

I just ordered a pocketbook 902 and I would really like a leather case for it. Does anyone know of anywhere besides pocketgoods that carries them? Pocketgoods has nice cases but 59 EUR plus shipping to Canada is over $100 Canadian! Thats way too much just for a small leather case.

any help appreciated
Christof

Billi · 11-11-2010, 05:44 AM

I've read somewhere that these leather covers are exclusively manufactured for pocketgoods, but I am not sure.

- As a German I don't know anything about inches and so on, so I can only give you the data of KindleDX and P902, maybe it helps:
KindleDX 10.4 x 7.2 x 0.38
P902/3 192 mm x 263 mm x 11,5 mm

- You can ask MEdge if they will produce covers for the pocketbooks

- If you don't necessarily need a booklike cover but a case that will safely protect the Pocketbook you can buy one of the many neoprene cases that are offered for 10" netbooks.

paola · 11-11-2010, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billi

- You can ask MEdge if they will produce covers for the pocketbooks

I've done just that, thanks for the tip, and here is the answer I got:

Quote:

Thank you for your interest in our products! Unfortunately, we have not concluded our "fit' test to see which of our existing products would be compatible with the Pocketbook PB903. We cannot make recommendations until these tests have been concluded. In the future we may have a product line for the Pocketbook PB903 available, but nothing currently. We are listening when we receive requests such as yours. Please let us know if you have additional questions or concerns. Thank you!

who knows, perhaps if enough of us inquire, we might get it

JSWolf · 11-11-2010, 11:04 AM

In English, if it's not an iPad, nook, of Kindle, go away we don't want your business.

That's the new friendlier m-edge for you.

fjtorres · 11-11-2010, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billi

- As a German I don't know anything about inches and so on, so I can only give you the data of KindleDX and P902, maybe it helps:
KindleDX 10.4 x 7.2 x 0.38
P902/3 192 mm x 263 mm x 11,5 mm

Those numbers translate to:
10.36x7.56x0.45 in inches.
This is about a quarter of an inch wider than the Kindle DX so it may be possible to use a DX cover that relies on corner elastic straps to hold the reader in place. It will be a tight fit but it should be doable as long as the reader isn't cycled in and out often.
One option might be the Oberon design covers for Kindle DX:
http://www.oberondesign.com/KindleDX.php

Or, these:
http://www.amazon.com/Moleskine%C2%A.../dp/8862935307

Krzych Ayanami · 11-11-2010, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christopher888

Hi

I just ordered a pocketbook 902 and I would really like a leather case for it. Does anyone know of anywhere besides pocketgoods that carries them? Pocketgoods has nice cases but 59 EUR plus shipping to Canada is over $100 Canadian! Thats way too much just for a small leather case.

Do you REALLY need something like that?
PB add neoprene's covers to all new models.
Maybe that enough?

twoflower · 11-11-2010, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krzych Ayanami

Do you REALLY need something like that?
PB add neoprene's covers to all new models.
Maybe that enough?

Are you sure? Is this written somewhere? I asked my local reseller (in Czech Republic) if there is some cover included with PB 902/903 and they replied that they don't have the full listing of the package contents from PocketBook, but they suspect there will be no cover as it is not mentioned on PocketBook's webpage.

It would be great if at least the neoprene cover is included in the basic package.

Krzych Ayanami · 11-11-2010, 02:52 PM

On Russian/Ukrainian site PB wrote "what is inside": ereader, usb cable, user manual, protective case, warranty coupon.

Almost the same things wrote pocketgoods.de . They called that "etui".

twoflower · 11-11-2010, 03:20 PM

Great! Thank you.

Christopher888 · 11-12-2010, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krzych Ayanami

Do you REALLY need something like that?
PB add neoprene's covers to all new models.
Maybe that enough?

Yes I really do need a leather case. Reading is about feeling and class to me as much as it is about utilitarian reasons. A leather case is an essential part of the feeling of making it feel more like a regular book, but just a magic book that holds every book you ever wanted.

Id be willing to pay for custom too.

I am uneasy about getting a Kindle DX one, are the dimensions compatible?

Cheers
Christof

fjtorres · 11-12-2010, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christopher888

I am uneasy about getting a Kindle DX one, are the dimensions compatible?

The official DX ones won't be compatible, they rely on a latch mechanism.
The third party ones that use elastic in the corners should work, as I pointed out above. The difference is around a quarter inch in width.

Why not talk to the Oberon Design people and give them the 902 dimensions? They'll know how much "give" their DX cases have. And those are really sweet cases...

Metal Mick · 11-12-2010, 05:34 PM

Hi all,

I'd be very interested in the outcome of this too. I'm looking hard at a 902 for my wife.

I'd see - as would she - that a case is near-mandatory.

Cheers,

Logseman · 11-12-2010, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Almost the same things wrote pocketgoods.de . They called that "etui".

"Etui" means "case" in German.

Pocketbook has two sides, actually. The ultra-competent, cool side, when they deliver good features and a great reading experience out of the box, and when they are responsive and helpful with user's claim. We could call that Pocketbook.

It has a dark side, sadly. It is the Russian-only, delayed and uncommunicative company which doesn't bother to translate its efforts aside of the Cyrillic universe. We could call that side Roskyetvok, which is approximately how "POCKETBOOK" reads in Cyrillic alphabet).

The thing with the Czech retailer is clearly Roskyetvok in action. They've said lots of times that a neoprene case comes with the device... and they say it here, forgetting to update their website accordingly

paola · 11-17-2010, 03:56 AM

not in leather, but the case for the IQ appears to be of good quality:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...09&postcount=5
presumably all the new models will carry this type of case.

Christopher888 · 11-18-2010, 12:35 AM

Hi all,

well after getting so excited about the oberon case I sent an email to them to check if it would fit, as it seems like it would. However this was their reply

Hi Christof,
This would definitely be a tight fit. We've already got those straps quite
tight for the security of the kindle. The pocketbook is quite a bit
thicker. With only one of the straps being elastic, we are afraid that it
will just be too tight.
Thanks for your interest though.
Amy
Oberon Design
www.oberondesign.com

Can anyone confirm this at all?

Does anyone have a solution to this, like a modification or plans for a custom leather ereader case? Has someone done a howto make your own leather ereader case yet?

Thanks
Christof

11-11-2010, 12:39 AM	#1
Christopher888 Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Sony PRS600	Leather case for PB902? Hi I just ordered a pocketbook 902 and I would really like a leather case for it. Does anyone know of anywhere besides pocketgoods that carries them? Pocketgoods has nice cases but 59 EUR plus shipping to Canada is over $100 Canadian! Thats way too much just for a small leather case. any help appreciated Christof

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11-11-2010, 05:44 AM	#2
Billi Wizard Posts: 3,388 Karma: 14190103 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Berlin Device: Cybook, iRex, PB, Onyx	I've read somewhere that these leather covers are exclusively manufactured for pocketgoods, but I am not sure. - As a German I don't know anything about inches and so on, so I can only give you the data of KindleDX and P902, maybe it helps: KindleDX 10.4 x 7.2 x 0.38 P902/3 192 mm x 263 mm x 11,5 mm - You can ask MEdge if they will produce covers for the pocketbooks - If you don't necessarily need a booklike cover but a case that will safely protect the Pocketbook you can buy one of the many neoprene cases that are offered for 10" netbooks.

11-11-2010, 11:04 AM	#4
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 75,085 Karma: 131686272 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	In English, if it's not an iPad, nook, of Kindle, go away we don't want your business. That's the new friendlier m-edge for you.

11-11-2010, 02:52 PM	#8
Krzych Ayanami Enthusiast Posts: 29 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Pocketbook 903 (soon!)	On Russian/Ukrainian site PB wrote "what is inside": ereader, usb cable, user manual, protective case, warranty coupon. Almost the same things wrote pocketgoods.de . They called that "etui".

11-11-2010, 03:20 PM	#9
twoflower Enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 23 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Czech Republic Device: PocketBook 902	Great! Thank you.

11-12-2010, 05:34 PM	#12
Metal Mick Addict Posts: 253 Karma: 2383254 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: The Book, PB 302, IQ	Hi all, I'd be very interested in the outcome of this too. I'm looking hard at a 902 for my wife. I'd see - as would she - that a case is near-mandatory. Cheers,

11-17-2010, 03:56 AM	#14
paola Wizard Posts: 2,832 Karma: 5843878 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK Device: Pocketbook Pro 903, (beloved Pocketbook 360 RIP), Kobo Mini, Kobo Aura	not in leather, but the case for the IQ appears to be of good quality: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...09&postcount=5 presumably all the new models will carry this type of case.

11-18-2010, 12:35 AM	#15
Christopher888 Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Sony PRS600	Hi all, well after getting so excited about the oberon case I sent an email to them to check if it would fit, as it seems like it would. However this was their reply Hi Christof, This would definitely be a tight fit. We've already got those straps quite tight for the security of the kindle. The pocketbook is quite a bit thicker. With only one of the straps being elastic, we are afraid that it will just be too tight. Thanks for your interest though. Amy Oberon Design www.oberondesign.com Can anyone confirm this at all? Does anyone have a solution to this, like a modification or plans for a custom leather ereader case? Has someone done a howto make your own leather ereader case yet? Thanks Christof

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