My Quest for a Jetbook Lite Case (and or Cover)
The Jetbook Lite is an ugly ereader:)
No, Not this side it its the other side, the back side, that’s the problem...
Its just nasty having its business hanging out like that! I always think of this really old Ryan O’Neal movie “So Fine”.... ...Any way that “Bulge” err the battery one seems to be the problem, because it just sticks OUT there...... |
There is a case made by Ectaco (or at least featured by Ectaco, on their site) that fits the Jetbook Lite.
From one side it looks fine, and performs one of the functions I want from a case or cover, namely camouflage.
Walking, waiting for public transportation, in my neighborhood (emphasis on hood) I don’t want any thing that looks like a PDA, Blackberry, or anything “techy” that someone else might want....
But the backside... its got a HOLE cut in it, (like those jeans from So Fine)... so the one piece that is supposed to come off, (battery bulge) that may eventually through use get cracked or chipped, letting in dust, dirt, or whatever into its “innards” isn’t protected....
But this is THE case specifically made for the Jetbook Lite....(prices updated 12-01-2010)
Ectaco $44.95
http://www.ectaco.com/products/jetbook-lite-case/
Sears $29.95
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM1034886501P?i_cntr=1285339822758
Ebay $29.99 Sold out http://cgi.ebay.com/jetBook-Lite-Leather-Case-Travel-wallet-Just-released-/180563978342?pt=Other_MP3_Player_Accessories&hash=item2a0a73a866
Newegg $29.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16858723017&cm_re=jetbook_lite-_-58-723-017-_-Product
livingenzyme made a video of what he did with this to improve it. He took a JBL case, snipped the elastic on the top and bottom sides, and glued velcro to the back of the device and the rear inside of the case.
http://livingenzyme.webs.com/modifycase.htm
For me the one major case/cover made for an Ectaco Jetbook lite, wasn’t what I wanted.........
As an example, Aluratek just put a nice looking case up for the Libre that has the look I wanted
Deluxe Leather Travel Case for the LIBRE eBook Reader PRO http://aluratek.com/deluxe-leather-travel-case-for-the-libre-ebook-reader-pro
Okay before I go any further, let me describe what I wanted, before I reveal what I settled for...
My ideal case or cover would be hard outside, padded inside, and let me read from it
I wanted a case, or cover to look like a notebook (albeit a very small one:), but masking what was inside
I wanted a case, or cover to store the JBL where it would be protected from dirt, and dust, and maybe a short fall from bed or sofa to the carpeted floor.
So I started my quest for a case or cover at the forums of MobileRead. The JBL (at the time of purchase) did not meet any of my criteria except that it was under $100.00, later it let me read library books which was my number one goal, as I do not plan to ever buy any books for the JBL.
As I progressed in my quest I started to rethink my parameters …. any kind of leather-ish cover would still smell pda or ipod or something a heathen might want to separate from me so I started leaning towards a more deceptive cover, namely hollowing out a book and that works well although X-acto knives, utility blades, box cutters don’t do well with blind folks (Kids, don’t try this at home!) I was able to make a cover that is so tight I cant shake the JBL from it, that I can read the from the JBL while it is in the book. I am working on version 2 that will house the JBL in the top section, then after about 50 pages of filler have a storage area for batteries and another area for a spare USB cord
eReader Cases, Covers or Sleeves
Acme Cases
http://www.ebags.com/category/ereader-kindle-cases/20055961
http://www.ebags.com/category/acme-made/20037608?seeall=true
Belkin
http://www.belkin.com/IWCatSectionView.process?Section_Id=2033
Body Glove and eCaddy case
Box Wave
http://www.boxwave.com/accessories/apple-ipad-cases_3779.htm
Bundle Monster
http://www.bundlemonster.com/category/41050668301/1/Electronic-Accessories.htm
Cascadedesigns
http://www.cascadedesigns.com/sealline/protective-cases/category
CaseCrown Sleeves, and Cases
http://www.casecrown.com/electronics/e-books?gclid=CKqV3uLrpaQCFdj75wodVSLR6g
CaseLogic
http://www.caselogic.com/search/index.cfm?N=4011+20055082
*Cole Haan Accessories
http://www.colehaan.com/colehaan/catalog/swp.jsp?l=shop,swp,c-100+102701/searchList-technology
*Crazy on Digital
http://www.crazyondigital.com/index.html
eCaddy and Body Glove
*Fossil
For Her: http://www.fossil.com/en_US/shop/women/accessories/new_tech_covers.html?parent_category_rn=30000&N=0&Ns=p_wsc8|0||p_weight|0&departmentCategoryId=30000&Va=14&selectedsubcategoryid=263510
For Him: http://www.fossil.com/en_US/shop/men/gifts_for_him/accessories.html?parent_category_rn=30001&N=0&Ns=p_ms7|0||p_weight|0&departmentCategoryId=30001&Va=18&selectedsubcategoryid=249505
Gizmo Dorks
Graphic Image
http://www.graphicimage.com/Tech_Gear_s/243.htm
hard graft
http://shop.hardgraft.com/product/u-kindle-case
Incipio Cases
http://www.myincipio.com/category/ereader_carrying_cases/
I-nique
*Incase
http://www.goincase.com/products/
Javoedge
http://www.javoedge.com/reflexeshop/productCatalog/home.do
KlearKase
http://www.klearkase.com/?gclid=CJaPivmvpqQCFYXV5wodTBSV5g
*Knomo Kilkenney Bags
http://www.irvsluggage.com/Knomo-Bags/View-All-Knomo-Bags/?=&Length=100
Levenger
http://www.levenger.com/PAGETEMPLATES/NAVIGATION/PRDPREVIEW.ASP?Params=category=11-320|level=2-3
Mcover
M-Edge
http://www.medgestore.com/products/kindle2-icon.psp
*Marware
http://www.marware.com/index.html
*Noreve St Tropez
http://www.noreve.com/index.html
*Octovo Outdoor Proof
http://www.octovo.com/default.aspx
====12-19-2010
Pac Safe Anti-theft travel gear
http://www.pacsafe.com/www/index.php
Pelican Cases
Proporta
http://www.proporta.com/model.php?id=852
*rooCase
*Royce Leather
http://www.luggage.com/Personal-Electronic-Cases-by-Royce-Leather-C395899.html
*Scully Leather Goods
http://www.luggageonline.com/productlist.cfm?brand_ID=200
*Skooba Design
Speck
http://www.speckproducts.com/products
*STM Bags
http://www.laptoptravel.com/ProductList.aspx?ID=970
*Targus (ipad)
Timbuk2
http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/accessories/accessory-cases/?gclid=CIOo9ajgqqQCFUfX5wodizkU4g
TrendyDigital
http://trendydigital.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2
*Trident Cases
http://www.tridenteer.com/categories/Amazon-Kindle-3/Aegis-Series-for-Amazon-Kindle-3/
*Vera Bradley Totes
*denotes a site found after initial publishing document to web
=====12-17-2010
*Crazy on Digital
http://www.crazyondigital.com/index.html
*Marware
http://www.marware.com/index.html
*rooCase
=====12-18-2010
*Royce Leather
http://www.luggage.com/Personal-Electronic-Cases-by-Royce-Leather-C395899.html
*Scully Leather Goods
http://www.luggageonline.com/productlist.cfm?brand_ID=200
*STM Bags
http://www.laptoptravel.com/ProductList.aspx?ID=970
*Targus (ipad)
*Zagg Invisible Shield
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/index.php
*BodyGuardz
http://www.bodyguardz.com/amazon-kindle-dx-cases-screen-protectors-covers-shields-skins-films.html
*Vera Bradley Totes
*Cole Haan Accessories
http://www.colehaan.com/colehaan/catalog/swp.jsp?l=shop,swp,c-100+102701/searchList-technology
*Noreve St Tropez
http://www.noreve.com/index.html
*Octovo Outdoor Proof
http://www.octovo.com/default.aspx
*Knomo Kilkenney Bags
http://www.irvsluggage.com/Knomo-Bags/View-All-Knomo-Bags/?=&Length=100
*Skooba Design
*Built Sleeves, Cases Accessories
*Fossil
For Her: http://www.fossil.com/en_US/shop/women/accessories/new_tech_covers.html?parent_category_rn=30000&N=0&Ns=p_wsc8|0||p_weight|0&departmentCategoryId=30000&Va=14&selectedsubcategoryid=263510
For Him: http://www.fossil.com/en_US/shop/men/gifts_for_him/accessories.html?parent_category_rn=30001&N=0&Ns=p_ms7|0||p_weight|0&departmentCategoryId=30001&Va=18&selectedsubcategoryid=249505
*Incase
http://www.goincase.com/products/
*Hadaki ebook pod
http://www.nextag.com/serv/main/buyer/OutPDir.jsp?search=Hadaki+e-Book+Pod+
*Brenthaven ipad sleeves, cases
http://www.brenthaven.com/holiday
*Sumdex Bags
http://www.sumdex.com/catalog/index.php
*ifrogz ipad
http://ifrogz.com/category/507
Bookgem Stands
Fellowes Book Stands
====12-19-2010
Pac Safe Anti-theft travel gear
http://www.pacsafe.com/www/index.php
====12-23-2010
Kindle 3 Stand, cheap and portable
http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=112390
Hardback E-Reader Case (hardback book) by raeyeth
http://www.instructables.com/id/Hardback-Nook-Case/
DIY Kindle Cover (hardback book) by djulian
http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Kindle-Cover/
Ereader is optional by using your portable music player and MSWindows by Computothought http://www.instructables.com/id/Ereader-is-optional-by-using-your-portable-music-p-1/
Ereader is optional by using your portable music player and Linux by Computothought http://www.instructables.com/id/Ereader-is-optional-by-using-your-portable-music-p/
Moleskine e-reader case slideshow by izzyinsf
http://www.instructables.com/id/Moleskine-e-reader-case/
1-28-2011
My wife made me a custom Pandigital Novel case!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shellv/sets/72157624513412945/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/shellvollaro
2-3-2011
Android/eBook Cases
http://www.flickr.com/photos/amberkasim/sets/72157625805651169/
3-3-2011
Homemade Aluratek Color Cover
http://www.4shared.com/account/photo/m7Lyc0_4/Ereader-Snuggy-Meerkat-Alurate.html
3-10-2011
Trident Cases
http://www.tridenteer.com/categories/Amazon-Kindle-3/Aegis-Series-for-Amazon-Kindle-3/
DIY Kindle Cover that will last forEVER
http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124250
Best iPad case for reading in bed?
http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=121482
(Nook) What do you use for a cover / case?
http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124543
Covers/Cases for Nook
http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64613
New (Sony) 950 Owner! And another case question... http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124817
PRS-650 Another Oberon small journal conversion http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122755
PRS-350 Case to fit over PRS-350 with lighted cover http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120761
3-11-2011
Show Us Your eReader Cover!
http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124712
3-17-2011
An Inexpensive real Leather Kindle 3 Cover
http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=125261
3-19-2011
Design your own M-edge Cover
http://app.medgestore.com/customize/index.cgi?&cookiecheck=1
Online “stores” featuring ereader cases and accessories
*http://shop.fashionstylist.com/ereader/
Indigo (Canadian store with Kobo accessories)
http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/kobo-accessories/
(UK) http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/-/2360/1627/3-/RegionHome.html?searchtype=genre
http://www.geeksugar.com/10-Handmade-Nook-Cases-Kindle-Cases-Sony-Reader-Cases-6995338
http://www9.dealtime.com/-hard+case+for+jetbook+lite+price
Hand Made Covers/Cases
Oberon Design
Piel Frama
http://www.pielframa.com/cases/
Saddle Back Leather
http://www.saddlebackleather.com/
etsy.com is a place to market handmade or vintage items for small artisans to sell...
they had 1,054 search results for the ereader category at http://www.etsy.com/
a few etsy examples below
Hobop
http://www.etsy.com/shop/hobop?section_id=6353468#
Covers made from vintage books
http://www.etsy.com/shop/vintagecovers#
Borsa Bella is the home of the ORIGINAL padded fabric bags
http://www.etsy.com/shop/BorsaBella?
Handmade kindle/nook cases
http://www.etsy.com/shop/oskarmycat
Kindle Sleeves, Wristlet Key Chains, Ipod Cell Phone Cases by Puppy Dogs N Polka Dots
http://www.etsy.com/shop/PuppyDogsNPolkaDots
Creative paperworks, eReader portfolio covers, journals & media, photocollages
http://www.etsy.com/shop/belisledesigns
ElizabethDavidDesign Kindle Nook Ipad Covers
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ElizabethDavidDesign
Handmade Vintage Fabric Cases by Blythe King
http://www.etsy.com/shop/blytheking
How to make your own Case (Kindle)
Meem’s How To Build a Homemade Kindle Cover/Case (Link Reference)
http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=95009
Kindle Cover
http://timberhillthreads.blogspot.com/2008/08/kindle-cover.html
Homemade Kindle Cover
http://ehow.com/way_5412472_homemade-kindle-cover.html
How to Make a Kindle Cover
http://ehow.com/how_5708233_make-kindle-cover.html
Hand Made Kindle Case Mod Made to Look Like a Book
http://blogkindle.com/2008/03/hand-made-kindle-case-mod-made-to-look-like-a-book/
Make a custom Kindle cover
http://chicaandjo.com/2009/09/03/make-a-custom-kindle-cover-case/
Kindle 2 Cover
http://flickr.com/photos/17267190@N02/tags/makersnotebook/
My homemade Kindle 2 case
http://mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43294
Kindle 2 Bag Sewing Tutorial
http://junie-moon.blogspot.com/2009/07/kindle-2-bag-sewing-tutorial.html
Kindle 2 Bag Sewing Tutorial_doc.pdf(473.5 KB)
http://mediafire.com/?zr0ijzim4lm
$1 Kindle Camo Case for Hassle-Free Reading in Public
http://dadjunk.com/2009/12/1-kindle-urban-camouflage-case/
Denim and Roses - Kindle 2 Cover
http://etsy.com/listing/29465816/denim-and-roses-kindle-2-cover
Kindle Case
http://flickr.com/photos/farmfoto/tags/kindle/
Kindle Cases
http://flickr.com/search/?q=Kindle+Case&m=tags&ss=2&s=int
clarter's Homemade Kindle DX Cover
http://mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49627
FrankN's Kindle Case - There are other options-DIY
http://mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23810
arshield's Cheap homemade cover
http://mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42247
kindlevixen's Homemade Kindle Cover
http://kindleboards.com/index.php/topic,2692.0/all.html
Sunshine Tart's This is my homemade KindleDX case/cover(made from a cute 3ring binder) PICS!-->
http://kindleboards.com/index.php?topic=20348.0
bethoc's Kindle Cover and Bag from Etsy
http://kindleboards.com/index.php?topic=15641.0
LunarEarthMama My Mora Decal Girl Skin with revamped Amazon cover
http://kindleboards.com/index.php/topic,5742.0.html
Harvey Chute's Do-it-yourself custom cover
http://kindleboards.com/blog/2009/03/do-it-yourself-custom-cover/
RhondaRN’s Why did you choose the Kindle cover(s) you chose?
http://kindleboards.com/index.php/topic,18781.0/all.html
Damætas’ My homemade Kindle 2 case
http://mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43294
Kindle Cases.net's10 Kindle Cases You Can Build For Free
http://kindlecases.net/10-kindle-cases-you-can-build-for-free/
Use a Bank bag to store your ereader (might look irresistible to crooks though)
http://budcobank.com/asccustompages/categories.asp?CategoryID=2
Kindle 3 Accessory Kit by Crazy Digital
http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101841
An idea from a MobileRead Forum post use a bubble wrap pouch (they wrapped that in duct tape:)
http://www.thefind.com/crafts/browse-3m-scotch-bubble
DIY Duct Tape Case for IPad
http://www.waveish.com/2010/04/13/diy-duct-tape-ipad-sleeve/
Make a case for a kindle or ipad
http://www.squidoo.com/kindlepouch
How to Turn an Old Hardback Book into a Case for Your E-Reader
http://www.instructables.com/id/Hardback-Nook-Case/
Build your own eReader (Not A Case)
http://www.eink.com/kits/am200_index.html
http://www.popsci.com/diy/article/2009-10/diy-kindle
iPad Notebook Safe
http://www.instructables.com/id/iPad-Notebook-Safe/
The top 10 DIY iPad projects
http://www.crunchgear.com/2010/04/16/the-top-10-diy-ipad-projects/
fun stuff found along the search
http://www.xoxide.com/usb-gadgets.html
http://www.xoxide.com/lightning-bolt-asian-experiance.html
http://www.xoxide.com/caffeine-candy.html
Ideas, comments from MobileRead and Ectaco JBL Forum Postings
Tricking out your jetbook lite
An old zippered Franklin Covey Day-Planner (medium sized) with the binder pulled out will house the JetBook Lite along with the sync cord and a spare set of batteries. The case for an old Rocket Reader fits the JetBook(Lite) pretty well.
BodyGlove makes a perfect case. Its for e-book readers specific. Has a cushioned inside, and plenty of room for the lite.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Body-Glove-Protective-E-Reader-Case/13025666
Bensuessen Deutsch & Associates, leatherette Game Folio - sold by Mad Catz.
http://www.madcatz.com/Default.asp?Page=73
I modified a Leather Buisness Card holder purchased from staples fo $12.
I found a CD case at Walmart for about $5 that my wife uses.
She keeps it in her purse and just takes the Jetbook out to read and zips it back in when done.
Would this style cover work on the Jetbook Lite? Any covers that do?
Case Logic makes a case for the Sony Reader that fits my Jetbook Lite nicely. It zips around the edge, $29 at Best buy.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Body-Glove-Protective-E-Reader-Case/13025666 is a nice case for the jetbook lite. Its a bit big but is nicely padded and leaves you room to put in your usb cable and extra batteries and such if you want. The same case fits the ebookwise reader though its a little snug.
Converting a Desk Size Planner "folio" into a cover for my Jetbook Lite
http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showpost.php?p=982930&postcount=20
Homemade Leather Buisness Card holder Jetbook Lite cover
http://www.mobileread.mobi/forums/showthread.php?t=70704
crocheted cover
http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73706&highlight=jbl+cover
fabric and cardboard cover
http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showpost.php?p=807240&postcount=14
sox top sleeve
http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showpost.php?p=811494&postcount=19
rubber band handle for the JBL
http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71048&highlight=jbl+cover
add rubber strips to “battery bulge” to improve gripping
http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1159744&postcount=36
hollowed out book to store JBL
http://how2dostuff.blogspot.com/2006/02/how-to-make-secret-hollow-book.html
yvanleterrible’s ereader wood carrying box
http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7418
ereader wooden cases by ERobert
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ERobert?ref=seller_info
Finally gave in and bought a jetBook Lite
case (neoprene pouch)
http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68036
http://www.unitedintegral.com/6-inch-Blue-Glove-Series-Case-P1433.aspx
My light weight wood Kindle 2 case
http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42151
image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/36175084@N02/sets/72157615217389944/
How to get any Font of any Size onto an Ectaco jetBook Lite HD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1aoqsHUQeM
How to clean your screen
http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103306
skins
http://www.istyles.com/dark-rosewood-ectaco-jetbook-lite-skin-p-44951.html
http://www.gelaskins.com/?gclid=CMmxqduwpqQCFYXV5wodTBSV5g
http://www.skinit.com/index.php?affiliate=adw1&gclid=CKCSjPywpqQCFeI55wodoCvl7Q
Information from OakIris: http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111024 decalgirl also makes custom skins for the Kindle 3; you just need to email them and ask about it and they will send you instructions as to how to get a custom skin from them.
*Crazy on Digital
http://www.crazyondigital.com/index.html
Lap Desk
http://www.levenger.com/PAGETEMPLATES/NAVIGATION/Preview.asp?Params=category=5-344|level=2-3
http://www.roomitup.com/Collections_3/Lap-Desks-With-Cup-Holder_5
http://www.pbteen.com/shop/pbdorm-study/lap-desks-dorm/
Anyone using a lap desk?
http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101007
Stands for ereaders
Kindle 3 Stand, cheap and portable
http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=112390
instructions: http://www.instructables.com/id/Kindle-eBook-Reader-Stand-cheap-and-portable/
Bookgem Stands
Fellowes Book Stands
http://www.laptopdesk.net/ipad-stand-diy.html
http://www.laptopdesk.net/ipad-ereader-recliner1.html
http://www.nextag.com/ereader-stand/shop-html
http://www.waveish.com/2010/11/05/origami-sleeve-folds-into-an-ipad-stand/
http://www.ereaderchat.com/ereader/amazon-kindle/diy-kindle-case-and-stand/
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1627
DIY Jetbook Light book holder
http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96345
Home made reader stand
http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99031
Easel for Reading at Lunch
http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68583&highlight=jetbook+easel
*Reading Racks for Treadmills, exercise equipment
http://www.bizrate.com/fitness-equipment/reading-rack-exercise-equipment/
*Tub Caddies and Shelves
http://www.vintagetub.com/asp/feature_item.asp?cat=83&subcat=107
http://www.nextag.com/bath-caddy-reading-rack/products-html
*Screen Protectors
*BodyGuardz
http://www.bodyguardz.com/amazon-kindle-dx-cases-screen-protectors-covers-shields-skins-films.html
*ifrogz mirror, and anti glare
http://ifrogz.com/category/507
*Clarivue
http://www.clarivue.com/?gclid=CKmQ2O2J9qUCFcjsKgodqA0ZpA
*ScreenGuardz
(imo) Check these at a site that has customer comments, I have read about problems with air bubbles, applying
If you are trying to modify something to make your own case or cover having the dimensions will help....
Dimensions of ereaders by: tubemonkey
http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1270974&postcount=3
http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1270975&postcount=4