Is anyone ordering a new Oberon sleeve?

[MelissaMC]

Just came today--love it!

[ezri]

*LOVE IT!* The Sleeve is great if you want to read your Kindle naked. I lay the kindle device on top of the Sleeve on the left page of my Journal (note taking during a study I am doing) it kept the Kindle safe in my bag and kept it from slipping off my Journal while doing the class. I don't use the sleeve exclusively. I do like the case better- but the sleeve has it's use. I am going to be loaning it out to a man at church who likes using his Kindle naked but is currently zipping it loose into a Day-Planner with his pen and a metal clip and 3 ring binder his Kindle is bouncing against. His wife was all over my Red Paisley case. I need to print Oberon Info cards to give out!

Sleeve Back- Avenue of Trees in Fern Sleeve in front of Honey's Ave of Trees in Fern Case.


from the top, showing the thickness. (Kindle 3 Case, Kindle 3 Sleeve, on top of Large Journal)


From the side, showing thickness. (on top of a Large Journal)-

[ProfCrash]

The Kindle slides in very easily. It works beautifully.

[AlleyGator]

Beautiful sleeves, ProfCrash, Melissa and ezri.

ezri ... thanks for showing several pictures of your Oberon sleeve. I'm wanting to use one for something other than my kindle and this gives me a good idea of how thick it is.

[Ruby296]

Neo, I'm very close to hitting "place order", especiallly after seeing the pic MelissaMC posted!

[MpwdMom]

Anyone else with pictures of the Oberon sleeve? Wondering about the difference in weight between the sleeve and the cover.

[ProfCrash]

I would think that the sleeve is lighter, there is less material. Not to mention, it weighs nothing when you are reading since the Kindle is out of the sleeve.

[ilvyorkies]

I just ordered the Oberon sleeve in Tree of Life/chocolate color.
I think I will like the lightness of it....I have several Oberon regular covers and have enjoyed them too....but it does make it heavier.  I have a skin on my Kindle, so it won't be naked.  :-)    Plus I think it will slip into my purse nicely.   I have never read my kindle without a cover, but I think it will be fun as I like the way the kindle feels without a cover.  (Geez, hope this makes sense) 

[ProfCrash]

LOL yes it makes sense. Enjoy your sleeve!

[Toby]

Oh, why did I look at the sleeves! Now, I want 1. I already have an Oberon Cover. They look beautiful. Is the height taller than the cover on the K3? Just asking. The site gives the inches, but I just want to know for sure, so I know if it will fit my medium handbag.

[ProfCrash]

The sleeves are taller then the K3 but I am not sure by how much. Enough to protect the Kindle. I want to say that they are taller by the size of the button.

[Toby]

Thanks for the info. ProfCrash. I think I will hold off buying the sleeve until the K4 comes out.

[dhajra]

I love Oberon Kindle covers, and I've purchased 3 -- two for my K1 and one for my K3.  I suspect I would not purchase a sleeve, however.  Nothing to do with quality or looks.  My preferred way to read is with my Oberon cover on, holding the Kindle like a paperbound book.  I never read without the cover.

[hakimast]

I think I could use one of these!

[ilvyorkies]

Just received my Oberson Sleeve yesterday....I love it.  It is beautiful of course, but a lot thinner that my Oberon cover.....it fits in my purse so much better!  And is not as heavy.   I love both my Oberon's, but am very happy with my new sleeve!

[hakimast]

Yeah I do.  I'm going to order one.

[Shawna]

I got the Creekbed Maple sleeve in saddle and love it!! 

I've owned multiple Oberon covers for my Kindles and have loved them all.  But, since the only option is the corner straps for securing the Kindle now, I chose not to get one for my K3 (I find the corner straps distracting).  Since getting my K3 I've been reading it naked mostly - covers just seem to add so much bulk to such a small, thin reader.  I couldn't find a mass produced sleeve to my liking (mostly due to size, I didn't want a sleeve that fits a K2 for my K3) so I bought a beautifully made fabric sleeve off Etsy.  I still love that sleeve but, it didn't give me confidence in the protection department.  The Oberon sleeve gives me that protection and it is gorgeous!  So glad Oberon decided to make a sleeve specifically sized for the K3, not a one size fits all like they were initially considering.

I encourage anyone considering an Oberon sleeve to go for it, you won't regret it!!

[Caroline Ann Martin]

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

I have several K3 Oberon Covers and a sleeve.  The sleeve is actually a tiny bit bigger than the cover, and I prefer the covers as they protect my Kindle while I'm reading.   

As for Oberon replacing the plastic inserts with cardboard ones, I initially had the same concern.  Having used both covers with each type of insert, I can say that there is no difference other than the cardboard is stiffer, and if anything protects the Kindle more.

With the new Kindles coming out, should I get a different Kindle, I will probably be selling my covers.  I WILL be selling at least several of them including the black wild rose, purple hummingbirds, and either the red wild rose and/or red paisely.  If I change to a new ink Kindle,  I'll also be selling my purple butterfly cover.  In addition, I will be selling a green Celtic hounds sleeve (small). 

I also have more than a few large and small Oberon journals to sell as well as several Moleskine covers, a large  organizer / planner, and possibly a pocket sized organizer / planner. 

I'm not getting rid of my entire Oberon collection. It's just that I have way too many...  I'm addicted to them to say the least  

[kisala9906]

Will these fit the new Touch and Fire? I want to order two one for each but I want to be 100% sure they will fit ok.

[Luvmy4brats]

Will these fit the new Touch and Fire? I want to order two one for each but I want to be 100% sure they will fit ok.

The smaller sleeve will fit the Touch. It works just fine for the K3 and the Touch is a bit smaller. As for the Fire, I personally think the larger one may be a better fit. It's only slightly different than the K3 though, and nobody knows for certain. I can tell you that on Nov 15 when I get my Fire I will be able to better tell you how it fits in the smaller sleeve.

Oberon is also releasing new smaller sleeves probably later this week for the Baby K... It will be simplified and not have the strap at the top. (at least this is what I have read on FB)

[kisala9906]

Thanks I will probably go ahead and order one for the touch but wait on the Fire to see if it fits it or not.

[ProfCrash]

I am sure that they will have a recommendation for the Fire on their website at some point in time. I would wait for that.

[kisala9906]

I am sure that they will have a recommendation for the Fire on their website at some point in time. I would wait for that.

Yeah your right I seen it in the official thread (wow I seem good at overlooking things lately! =( )



UPDATE:. We are doing covers for all the new Kindles.. Kindle 4 (baby), Fire and Touch. We are currently working on a paired down (no pewter) affordable sleeve for the Kindle 4 which should be out in the next week or so. We are then planning to release the cover for the K4 after that and also set up the page to pre order the covers for the Kindle Fire and the Kindle Touch. We in the process of ad...ding a few new designs as well. I am told the Fire is going to have something new to help it stand, I have NO details on that yet. So this is where we are right now, if you have ANY questions please ask here and do not contact the office. It is small and the more I can help you here the faster we can get these items out  THANKS!!!