Comments on: The Oberon Design Kindle Cover Reviews http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/the-oberon-design-kindle-cover-reviews/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:23:57 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/the-oberon-design-kindle-cover-reviews/comment-page-1/#comment-46946 Julie Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:44:02 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16642#comment-46946 @Patricia I found the leather to be way too stiff to fold back on itself. I could force it, but then it would feel uncomfortable to hold the cover that way. Maybe they have started using thinner leather since we posted that review. @Patricia I found the leather to be way too stiff to fold back on itself. I could force it, but then it would feel uncomfortable to hold the cover that way. Maybe they have started using thinner leather since we posted that review.

]]> By: Patricia http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/the-oberon-design-kindle-cover-reviews/comment-page-1/#comment-46925 Patricia Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:29:48 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16642#comment-46925 I have the "Learning Tree" cover and it easily folds behind itself. I chose the velcro instead of the straps so not to distract from the Kindle itself. It is very beautiful and I would highly recommend any cover from Oberon. The craftsmanship is beautiful and is certain to become an heirloom I have the “Learning Tree” cover and it easily folds behind itself.
I chose the velcro instead of the straps so not to distract from the Kindle itself. It is very beautiful and I would highly recommend any cover from Oberon. The craftsmanship is beautiful and is certain to become an heirloom

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/the-oberon-design-kindle-cover-reviews/comment-page-1/#comment-43684 Julie Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:24:59 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16642#comment-43684 @LMoore No you can't. It's too stiff... @LMoore No you can’t. It’s too stiff…

]]> By: LMoore http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/the-oberon-design-kindle-cover-reviews/comment-page-1/#comment-43678 LMoore Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:25:47 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16642#comment-43678 Can you fold the cover back on itself when reading? That is a major concern with me. Can you fold the cover back on itself when reading? That is a major concern with me.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/the-oberon-design-kindle-cover-reviews/comment-page-1/#comment-41457 Julie Sun, 23 Aug 2009 15:47:15 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16642#comment-41457 @victoriag If it were me, I'd take a very sharp pair of small scissors and slice away thin strips of the strap until the slider switch is not obstructed any longer. @victoriag If it were me, I’d take a very sharp pair of small scissors and slice away thin strips of the strap until the slider switch is not obstructed any longer.

]]> By: victoriag http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/the-oberon-design-kindle-cover-reviews/comment-page-1/#comment-41451 victoriag Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:53:52 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16642#comment-41451 Hmmmm...I have the cover for the K2...and I am very frustrated by the fact that the upper left (inner side) strap covers my "awake" button...I have to keep pushing my Kindle to the right to use the button. I have contacted Oberon and they want me to send it in for them to "Fix"...I'm debating on just slipping a piece of either wool felt or moleskin into the strap to make my Kindle "sit up straight"...what would you do? Hmmmm…I have the cover for the K2…and I am very frustrated by the fact that the upper left (inner side) strap covers my “awake” button…I have to keep pushing my Kindle to the right to use the button. I have contacted Oberon and they want me to send it in for them to “Fix”…I’m debating on just slipping a piece of either wool felt or moleskin into the strap to make my Kindle “sit up straight”…what would you do?

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/the-oberon-design-kindle-cover-reviews/comment-page-1/#comment-39781 Julie Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:16:00 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16642#comment-39781 @Lani K No, either cover for the Kindle 1 or 2 will not fit both devices. The Kindle 1 cover is too short for the Kindle 2 and I think that the Kindle 2 cover is too thin for the Kindle 1. @Lani K No, either cover for the Kindle 1 or 2 will not fit both devices. The Kindle 1 cover is too short for the Kindle 2 and I think that the Kindle 2 cover is too thin for the Kindle 1.

]]> By: Lani K http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/the-oberon-design-kindle-cover-reviews/comment-page-1/#comment-39770 Lani K Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:38:06 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16642#comment-39770 Beautiful covers. As you have both for Kindle 1 and Kindle 2, do you think I could use one for both. I only put my kindles in a case for traveling and it would be nice to just have one that would fit both versions depending on which Kindle was coming with me that day. I don't mind velcro or straps although having read Julie's comments I will probably go with Velcro Beautiful covers. As you have both for Kindle 1 and Kindle 2, do you think I could use one for both. I only put my kindles in a case for traveling and it would be nice to just have one that would fit both versions depending on which Kindle was coming with me that day.

I don’t mind velcro or straps although having read Julie’s comments I will probably go with Velcro

]]> By: WaterField Muzetto Gear Bag Review — The Gadgeteer http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/the-oberon-design-kindle-cover-reviews/comment-page-1/#comment-38308 WaterField Muzetto Gear Bag Review — The Gadgeteer Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:15:31 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16642#comment-38308 [...] fits perfectly in the personal sized Muzetto. The Amazon Kindle (even in a case like the one from Oberon Design or M-edge ) also fits just fine. Since the Muzetto does not have any substantial padding, [...] [...] fits perfectly in the personal sized Muzetto. The Amazon Kindle (even in a case like the one from Oberon Design or M-edge ) also fits just fine. Since the Muzetto does not have any substantial padding, [...]

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/the-oberon-design-kindle-cover-reviews/comment-page-1/#comment-37659 Julie Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:15:11 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16642#comment-37659 @Tony C I know :) It makes me want to buy one so I can keep a journal again ;) @Tony C I know :) It makes me want to buy one so I can keep a journal again ;)

]]> By: Tony C http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/the-oberon-design-kindle-cover-reviews/comment-page-1/#comment-37654 Tony C Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:42:08 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16642#comment-37654 THAT is one GORGEOUS case!! Wow. Leather surface, tooling, dye, fasteners, it simply screams sophistication and all comes together for their marvelous creations. Luckily they also make journals and all sorts of leather bound goods, so I don't have to buy a Kindle just to enjoy the ownership experience. :D THAT is one GORGEOUS case!! Wow. Leather surface, tooling, dye, fasteners, it simply screams sophistication and all comes together for their marvelous creations.

Luckily they also make journals and all sorts of leather bound goods, so I don’t have to buy a Kindle just to enjoy the ownership experience. :D

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/the-oberon-design-kindle-cover-reviews/comment-page-1/#comment-37546 Julie Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:36:51 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16642#comment-37546 @John I agree that Oberon should have considered using the special spine clip for the Kindle 2. But the straps don't bother me since they don't cover any buttons. You can fold the cover back on the Oberon. @John I agree that Oberon should have considered using the special spine clip for the Kindle 2. But the straps don’t bother me since they don’t cover any buttons. You can fold the cover back on the Oberon.

]]> By: John Fleming http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/the-oberon-design-kindle-cover-reviews/comment-page-1/#comment-37534 John Fleming Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:34:45 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16642#comment-37534 My Kindle 2 cover is the one made by Amazon Kindle. The black cover is just OK - nothing as beautiful as the Oberon - yet it has two excellent attributes: (a) the front cover folds back fully, and (b) two snap holders keep the K2 very secure - no velcro, no straps. Too bad Oberon doesn't use the snap method. Does the front cover fold back to facilitate easy, one-handed reading? My Kindle 2 cover is the one made by Amazon Kindle. The black cover is just OK – nothing as beautiful as the Oberon – yet it has two excellent attributes: (a) the front cover folds back fully, and (b) two snap holders keep the K2 very secure – no velcro, no straps. Too bad Oberon doesn’t use the snap method. Does the front cover fold back to facilitate easy, one-handed reading?

]]> By: The Oberon Design Kindle 2 Case Review | Gear Diary http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/the-oberon-design-kindle-cover-reviews/comment-page-1/#comment-37496 The Oberon Design Kindle 2 Case Review | Gear Diary Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:07:39 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16642#comment-37496 [...] This is a joint review by Judie and Julie that will be appearing simultaneously on Gear Diary and The Gadgeteer. Judie's comments will be in black, and Julie's will be in blue [...] [...] This is a joint review by Judie and Julie that will be appearing simultaneously on Gear Diary and The Gadgeteer. Judie’s comments will be in black, and Julie’s will be in blue [...]

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