Sharing my NSTR Case recommendation

[klausef]

Landscape-standing case

Looks like RooCase accidentally designed a case with a landscape kickstand even though the stock touch doesn't do that.

On Amazon it's called a "rooCASE Executive Leather Portfolio (Black) Case Cover with Stand for Barnes and Noble NOOK Touch eBook Reader"

Anyone had any experience with it?

 

[bobstro]

Looks like RooCase accidentally designed a case with a landscape kickstand even though the stock touch doesn't do that.

On Amazon it's called a "rooCASE Executive Leather Portfolio (Black) Case Cover with Stand for Barnes and Noble NOOK Touch eBook Reader"

Anyone had any experience with it?

Yes, I have one and quite like it. The inner "bikini" is held in with velcro, so you can remove it, lay the case out horizontally, pop out the kickstand
and read with the device standing vertically. I don't really do this much in practice, since the unit is so light.

The best part of this case is that removable bikini. Around the house, I don't use the outer zip case. It protects very well, but is bulky on such a lightweight device. The bikini provides good protection against "drop and bump", though it doesn't protect the screen. What does work well is turning the NST around so the delicate screen faces the rigid back of the case. I've found that this is sufficient protection for sticking it in my bag when space is at a premium.

A couple of downsides:

1. The "hook" side of the velcro is a 2.75 inch circle on the back of the removable bikini. This feels odd in the hand when holding the device. The hook velcro is on the zippered case on the Nook Color/Tablet version of this same case, so I'm not sure why they did it this way. This also is annoying if you lay the unit flat and try to turn pages, as the unit wobbles.
2. The bikini case has cutouts for the hard buttons at the side of the case, but they are difficult to press with the case on. I need to use my thumb fingernail to get a good press.

 

[Renate NST]

I just ordered a Nuvo-Tek neoprene sleeve. ($8.95 including shipping)
That's plenty to keep my Nook safe in my bag.

I was thinking of filling in the well in the back of the Nook with the soft side of adhesive Velcro.
That way I could attach legs or stick it to something.
With my scrolling foot pedal I'll be all set!

 

[fufutos]

[*] but they are difficult to press with the case on. I need to use my thumb fingernail to get a good press.
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I have a similar one and have the same problems. I'm considering a silicon sleeve but they are sticky and keen to keep dust on... Any ideas?

 

[nvel]

i'm using bluecosto synthetic leather case specially made for NST, it's quite good considering the low price

 

[KEYofR]

I have to say I find the speck case to hit every important point.

* Thin as possible in all directions. Ok really, I would like it even thinner. I'd love something that just protects the screen and nothing on the back or sides. The glowlight film is ridiculously easy to damage. That's the only reason I would even use any case at all. I'd rather scratches and character than any extra junk at all. But I tried that and I got glowlight film damage inside a week. If I had a regular nst instead of nstg I wouldn't use any case.

* Flat. No buckles or anything sticking out. That makes it unstackable, and the buckle poses a damage risk to the nook and anything else it is packed/stacked with, ie your laptop screen etc.

* Protects the screen. See above.

* Convenient. No need to remove for reading or charging. Loose parts? Well, it would be nice to read while holding only the unadorned device itself, and a sleeve does allow for the possibility of a pocket to keep a charger & cable always with the device. But then again staying charged is not a problem with this device and all in all I'd just rather not have separate parts to futz with.

* Light weight. I like nice materials like leather and brass, but they are heavy, and this is a portable device. Plastic and pleather are practically weightless, and bonus, impervious to beer, wine, rain, snow, etc... All things that anything I will carry with me at all times, will see often. Save the leather for for the car and nice books that you don't carry around everywhere every day

* Cheaper than the thing it's protecting. Protect a $70 to $130 device with $70 case? No. I mean it would be nice but really only in such calm and controlled environments that you wouldn't actually need any case at all in the first place.

Just wanted to point out that there is really a lot going on with that Speck case that might not seem obvious at first glance. I haven't found anything better yet without giving up one or more of the properties above.

Sent from my EVO using xda premium

 

[MGlitch]

I just use a silicon shell for my NSTG. I usually keep it in a jacket pocket so I don't really need to worry about it getting jostled about.

It was cheap, adds a little heft to the otherwise very light NSTG, and adds a bit of friction which makes holding the NSTG even easier.

 

[amjl2000]

I have just received my aluminium case, which doesn't have many reviews online unfortunately. I noted the one in this thread though.

I wanted a slim case to mainly protect the screen when in my bag, and avoid it getting too scratched.
The FitFolio would have been the perfect case were they still being manufactured (been confirmed from Speck that they are not). Unfortunately stocks seem to have dried up in the UK, and to get one imported from the US was going to be rather expensive. Of course if anyone knows of any in the Euro area that are reasonably priced then post here! I didn't want to spend the cost of the nook on a case!

So the IDS aluminium one was my only other option.
So for £12.99 what did I get?..
Well it looks very smart. With the nook in it is pretty sturdy when closed. However, it is not without issues:
1. The clips holding the nook in do not all work properly. the nook seems a bit to thick than the case was designed for, being that you can squeeze the nook in behind the 4 clips, but one corner pops back out again. The clips do not align with the natural holes in the top of the nook, instead being on the sides with a '7' shaped noddles (no, I don't know a technical name, I made this one up).
2. Holding the case is not very nice. While you can fold the lid around flush-ish to the back, it feels a bit flimsy, and is difficult to push the side buttons.
3. The clip to hold the lid on is OK, but liable to loosen over time. There was a report of folding the clipa bit further (as it is only ally) , but if you go too far, could be a right pain to open.

Overall, it's a very good case if you plan to take the nook out when you use it. Otherwise, be prepared for little niggles. Value for money? well everyone's opinion is different.

edit: went back to other reviews, and one guy mentioned giving the case a bit of a tweak to readjust the nook seating. It now clips in OK, though only just. More adjustment is required as it is supposed to slit flat in the base of the case, but my nook wobbles a little when pressed at the sides.

 

[cowbutt]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Trendz-Closing-Strap-Amazon-Kindle/dp/B00B5S2TNM are quite nice, fit well, and aren't too heavy or bulky. I found mine in a UK supermarket (Sainsbury's) for £3.99.