Is anyone ordering a new Oberon sleeve?

[hudsonam]

They look pretty nice. I can't wait to see some pics and reviews here.

http://www.oberondesign.com/shop/cart.php?m=product_list&pageNumber=2&c=84&v=&id=&sortBy=undefined&search=&shopByPrice=

[corkyb]

They look pretty nice. I can't wait to see some pics and reviews here.

http://www.oberondesign.com/shop/cart.php?m=product_list&pageNumber=2&c=84&v=&id=&sortBy=undefined&search=&shopByPrice=

I just went and looked and I could have sworn the first time there were four pages and Medici was a choice.  Then I clicked on the K2/NC large sleeves and when I went back to the small one, no medici.  Maybe they are fiddling with it.  The Wave was broken too.  aren't they supposed to have a new wave cover coming out any minute now?

[Holly]

I do not see one in my future as I love my cover on when I am reading.  What I would really, really love to see is my kindle wrapped in their daffodil cover that the journals have.  I love that pewter button.

[PraiseGod13]

I do not see one in my future as I love my cover on when I am reading.  What I would really, really love to see is my kindle wrapped in their daffodil cover that the journals have.  I love that pewter button.

I fell in love with the daffodil cover also (and I LOVE the button) so back when I had my K1, I purchased a small journal and re-purposed it using Velcro.  Now that my K1 has been replaced with a K3... I have my daffodil cover for a journal.

[Luvmy4brats]

The Sky Blue Roof of Heaven is calling my name..

[AlleyGator]

I'm not interested in their choices of the new sleeve. Maybe they will add more. My favorite design is the da Vinci...it's just so elegant looking, but I love the daffodil design also. I think that would make a beautiful sleeve.

[ElaineOK]

Serious thought. . . .

Elaine
Norman, OK

[Holly]

I am not keen on the method of closure.  Seems backwards to me.  The pewter button is usually where a fastener should be on the front side of the product eg a purse.  While I like the elegance of the jewel, I would rather they left it off.  I would think that I would carry my kindle in the sleeve placed in my purse or briefcase, so that a top clasp really isn't needed for safety and just adds bulk.  Alternatively, if a "closure" was needed, I would preferred the leather extended with a magnet on each side to hold it together.  When the question was on facebook, the "fairy" stated the pewter was their "signature" and would be included but there are other products without it and I would have preferred a plain sleeve with a lower price tag.

Happy with my cover and sticking with it. 

[AnelaBelladonna]

I do not see one in my future as I love my cover on when I am reading.  What I would really, really love to see is my kindle wrapped in their daffodil cover that the journals have.  I love that pewter button.

I would buy a gold daffodil sleeve in a heartbeat!  Right now there aren't any designs that I want.

[magznyc]

i'd be curious about weight - i use a sleeve mostly because i don't want to add any more bulk than i have to - please post your impressions when you receive yours!

[OberonDesign.com]

The sleeve is very light weight.. much lighter then the cover.. the reason we put the pewter on the button is because it is a nice substantial piece. we were worried if we put it at the end of the flap (as the closure) it could scratch the ereader if it was pulled out wrong or the tab it the screen, this way it stays stationary and you won't hit the screen by accident with a heavy piece.  if you have any more questions please let me know.

[Holly]

But if I were using it, I would be sliding it in so that the closure was on top and the pewter was on the bottom.  Just seems more natural to me but then again I haven't tried it.  Sticking to my Oberon cover (or two)!

[Holly]

The sleeve is very light weight.. much lighter then the cover.. the reason we put the pewter on the button is because it is a nice substantial piece. we were worried if we put it at the end of the flap (as the closure) it could scratch the ereader if it was pulled out wrong or the tab it the screen, this way it stays stationary and you won't hit the screen by accident with a heavy piece.  if you have any more questions please let me know.

Does this mean that the leather is "thinner" on the sleeve than on the cover?

[OberonDesign.com]

It's the same leather we just streamlined it. Sleeves are going to be lighter by design.

[Holly]

Please explain what you mean by "streamlined".  Is it the same as skieving it?

[OberonDesign.com]

It's streamlined design

[NightReader]

I love the bookstyle covers (I have three), but I don't think I'm loving the sleeves.

I prefer a sleeve that completely closes, with maybe a fold-over flap.  And, I'm not envisioning leather lining.  Is it a suede type lining?

[Bonbonlover]

Historically I have loved Oberon products. I have many. But to answer the thread question... No I will not be ordering an Oberon Sleeve. After seeing them change the inserts in the covers from plastic to cardboard I am now suspect of the diminished quality.

I will be ordering a Saddleback Leather Sleeve. 

[manou]

Historically I have loved Oberon products. I have many. But to answer the thread question... No I will not be ordering an Oberon Sleeve. After seeing them change the inserts in the covers from plastic to cardboard I am now suspect of the diminished quality.

I will be ordering a Saddleback Leather Sleeve. 

Mr Manou has a number of Saddleback bags and is a huge fan. I looooooove their iPhone sleeve.

[OberonDesign.com]

As explained in previous posts we have not changed our quality we are using the same leather and procedures  as always.

 We explained or decision to use another insert to stay green also in previous posts. We are a 40 year old company who stands behind what we do. Again the new inserts cost more and is thicker thereby adding a stiffness as well. They are also removable.

 The owner wants a totally green cover and is committed to making sure we have that. There is zero change in quality. That's not how we have ever operated.

Every cover out there is mass produced. NO ONE does a product made to order or by  hand and here in the US. Many of the mass production covers made overseas have thin cardboard stock that is not removable. I have never seen any complaints regarding those covers.

Our insert is not even similar to those. I don't know any cover on the market that is even similar to what we do.

We would never cheapen or harm our product and while we don't claim to be everyone's taste we will never do anything to damage our well made quality products. Nothing is diminished. We simply felt the plastic was too thin and not green. It was the only thing not recyclable and we changed that. The decision was made with much care and as always we used the highest quality insert on the market that was available to us.(also as previously stated this insert actually costs more!)   

We have never or will ever diminish the quality. That is not who we are. We have a reputation and a commitment to our customers and are proud of what we built.

You don't stay in business 40 years by harming your products and cutting corners. Thanks

[patrickb]

I wish you guys would get rid of those cheap looking elastic cords.  I liked my Oberon when I had one for my first Kindle, but I much prefer the way other manufacturers hold the Kindles.  A good example is the strip of leather attached to elastic that m-edge has where you have a plain cord.  The elastic cord sticks out like a sore thumb on the Oberon's and really cheapens the whole design IMO.  You're a leather company - why aren't you using leather there?

[Bonbonlover]

This one is really made to perfection.

Saddleback Leather Co -- Med Gadget Pouch


Wonderful company -- you will never find them cutting any corners!

[StaceyHH]

BonBon, I think we all get how angry you are over the cardboard. Oberon has gone above and beyond to explain their reasons to the few people who are so devastated by the change from cheap plastic inserts to cardboard. I really hope you enjoy your saddleback, but at this point, the Cardboard Catastrophe is beginning to look like CyberBullying. Nobody is forcing anybody to buy one luxury product over another.

To Oberon: I LOVE the sleeve. Love. it. There's just one little problem, you did such an awesome job with my black Sky Dragon (with the cardboard inserts,) that I never want to remove it from the this case. There's a new concept: obsolescence through superior product! (Not! I also have biz card holders, checkbook cover, and I'm getting ready to buy a moleskine cover for my tabs moleskine.) 

[kschles]

Thanks Stacy, for sticking up for Oberon.  I've been a bit surprised at all the hostility.  It's one thing to express a preference for the plastic inserts vs the cardboard.  It's another thing to accuse Oberon of shoddy workmanship and an inferior product because of the change.  It's not that big a deal, really.

[OberonDesign.com]

Thank you both for your kind words. I admit I am a little surprised at how much time this has taken up as well. We have gone out of our way to explain it (and happy to do so) I know we have even had conversations and private emails from our Owner to several of the individuals who are posting here. Again happy to answer any and all questions. At this point I am not sure what else can be done. We have explained it with full disclosure with reasons and explaining it was not a cost issue.  I dont' know to many companies that would change a product and take time to explain it over and over again.. BUT we are happy to do that! However I don't know how many more times I can repeat it.

We are sorry if there are a few who don't like the change, we understand and respect that. But it was not made to save money, cut corners or in anyway to compromise who we are and what we do.

Thank you again for your support.