Classic Nook Covers - Need Recommendations!

[bgalbrecht]

I like my Industriell. Over on the Kindle board, there's an guide to removing the Kindle clip from one of the cheap covers that has one, and adding it to the leather cover from a daybook/diary. I don't mind the nondescript Industriell cover, so I don't think I'll be making a $100+ leather cover, but I thought about it.

[DuncanWatson]

I like the simple Industriell cover as it make the nook look like my journal. I used to carry a journal when I hiked, camped and rock climbed. The Industriell cover looks almost identical to the cover of my old journal and I like how it evokes those memories. Additionally I like the plain look as I carry my nook everywhere and the cover is to protect the nook, not something to be protected itself.
-Duncan

[Rich_D]

I'm biting the bullet and getting an Oberon cover this weekend. Probably the Davinci pattern - maybe the forest pattern...

[riemann42]

I wonder if a home made cover could be made from the original packaging? The clip part can be easily removed. It would need a hole cut to allow access to the USB and the power button.

I have the Industriell as well, so it is more of an academic question for me.

[Jim Lester]

Originally Posted by ajamudc

I have the m-edge executive cover for the nook and love it. The cover looks nice and is very sturdy. I also like the fact that the m-edge e-luminator light can be stored in the case, so you always have a book light available.

Hmm.. wonder if it is just the one I got then. I purchased the m-edge executive at the same time as my nook. I find that it does not seat well into the bottom leather holders, which appear to be just slightly too small to hold the nook securely. Although the top elastic bands keep it snug. I'm still going to return it and look for a different case.

[Rich_D]

Originally Posted by Rich_D

I'm biting the bullet and getting an Oberon cover this weekend. Probably the Davinci pattern - maybe the forest pattern...

I couldn't shell out the cash for the Oberon. They look great, but I went for the Industriell cover. I was looking at another model from B&N, but the "pocket" that seats the nook interfered with my swipe to turn the page.

[cat54]

I love my javoedge.

It is thick, padded and holds my nook in tightly. Also, it transforms to an easel for reading without holding, on my night table or desk. It comes in different styles and covers, for $29.99

www.javoedge.com

http://www.javoedge.com/reflexeshop/...99&pbmId=18212

[cogcafe]

I made my own cover for about $15. Went to an Office Depot/ Staples type store and found a notepad holder slightly larger than the nook. I wanted the edges to protect the Nook incase I dropped it.

It had a business card holder, that was a little bulky, on the inside so I carefully cut the threads holding it on and removed it. Two strips of industrial quality velcro on the back of the Nook holds it in place.

The cover I selected has all kinds of pockets so I slipped an eyeglass microfiber cloth in one side so that when I flip the cover closed it pads the screens. As a bonus it also helps to keep the screens clean.

There is a loop that holds a pen. There are still enough pockets for a few business cards and some paper.

I took it to my local B&N and the demonstrators all want one for themselves.

[lionel47]

Originally Posted by cogcafe

I made my own cover for about $15. Went to an Office Depot/ Staples type store and found a notepad holder slightly larger than the nook. I wanted the edges to protect the Nook incase I dropped it.

It had a business card holder, that was a little bulky, on the inside so I carefully cut the threads holding it on and removed it. Two strips of industrial quality velcro on the back of the Nook holds it in place.

The cover I selected has all kinds of pockets so I slipped an eyeglass microfiber cloth in one side so that when I flip the cover closed it pads the screens. As a bonus it also helps to keep the screens clean.

There is a loop that holds a pen. There are still enough pockets for a few business cards and some paper.

I took it to my local B&N and the demonstrators all want one for themselves.

Can you post a pic of this?

[cogcafe]

This is a stock image before modification. The Nook fits nicely into the space where the notepad is. Of course with the notepad removed. The pocket I removed is in the upper left side. I will try to post a picture(s) of the mods in the near future.

[lionel47]

Originally Posted by cogcafe

This is a stock image before modification. The Nook fits nicely into the space where the notepad is. Of course with the notepad removed. The pocket I removed is in the upper left side. I will try to post a picture(s) of the mods in the near future.

Pretty snazzy. Can't wait to see the mod. Very cool.

[solomon]

Originally Posted by mykoffee

I love my Industriell cover, got it for $29.95. It notches into your Nook so you don't have those bands around the corners. It's comfortable to hold and will easily fold back completely to read. The inside is a nice dark gray shade so I don't have to worry about getting it dirty like with some of the lighter covers.
http://gifts.barnesandnoble.com/Indu...?cds2Pid=30253

I too am a fan of this cover, but with one critical caveat: there's a *MAGNET* in the front?!?!?!?

Why? There's no clasp on the cover itself, and the Nook (1 at least) has no magnetic switch for shutoff. Now I'm not at all happy about tossing the Nook in with my laptop (at least the ones with magnetic hard drives!).

The local B&N folks were unaware of the magnet (until I demonstrated it) and could not provide any explanation for its presence.... anyone here know?

Richard

[Rich_D]

Originally Posted by solomon

I too am a fan of this cover, but with one critical caveat: there's a *MAGNET* in the front?!?!?!?

Why? There's no clasp on the cover itself, and the Nook (1 at least) has no magnetic switch for shutoff. Now I'm not at all happy about tossing the Nook in with my laptop (at least the ones with magnetic hard drives!).

The local B&N folks were unaware of the magnet (until I demonstrated it) and could not provide any explanation for its presence.... anyone here know?

Richard

The industriell cover comes in a top folding "easel" model that lets you stand your nook on a desk. The magnet is used in that model, with a clasp to hold the easel open.

I don't think it's powerful enough to affect your drives.

[boswd]

I use this one

http://gifts.barnesandnoble.com/Ches...?cds2Pid=30253

I like it alot, nice feel and grip to it. very soft and the front cover folds back.

[Rich_D]

Originally Posted by boswd

I use this one

http://gifts.barnesandnoble.com/Ches...?cds2Pid=30253

I like it alot, nice feel and grip to it. very soft and the front cover folds back.

I got that one as a gift and returned it. I don't like the cradle at the bottom that holds the nook. When I turn pages, I swipe diagonally across the lower right corner and that cradle interfered with the motion. I did like the feel of it though.