It's here! New M-Edge cover.

[Leslie]

Do they still have the old style covers available or is everything in the new design?

L

[Miss Molly]

The new cover is just big enough it no longer fits in the my purse.  A real deal breaker for me since my Kindle goes everywhere with me in my purse.  Because of the bigger area on the left side the cover is now 6.5" X 7.75", the old one was 6" x 7.75".  I really like the blue color, I had been hoping for a blue cover, so I'm sad it doesn't work.  I have canceled my light order and sent them a message telling them about my unhappiness with the design changes and asking if I can return it since I'm not happy with it.  I'll let you know what they respond.

Guess I'll have to look at the Oberon covers, if they put out the butterfly one.

After much comparing/drooling I have decided to skip the M-edge cover as well (partly because of the ledge on the new covers) and just go for an Oberon cover. I really love their Creek Bed Maple design, but before that one comes out as a Kindle cover (if it does) I think I will get the Tree of Life design (though I also like Raven.... just don't care for the color as much.. Hm - maybe both? Ack!). Anyway, my point - I e-mailed Oberon to see if they were planning to add Creek Bed Maple to their Kindle cover collection for 2009 and here is their reply for anyone who would like to read it:

"Dear Molly, We decided to limit the colors and images for 2008 so that we don't fall behind and disappoint people with backorders. Typically we make all our leather products 'to order'. By limiting the colors and images we can, maybe, work ahead a bit to keep abreast of the wonderful demand. We haven't decided yet whether we will offer all of our catalog images, but we will expand what we are currently offering in 2009. Thanks for contacting us!"

Sooo, while it didn't give me a definite answer, at least we know they will be expanding their Kindle cover design collection (like there was any chance they wouldn't anyway haha)!

[Linda Cannon-Mott]

Thanks Miss Molly, I am looking forward to seeing the 2009 covers.

[Ann in Arlington]

That's pretty much the identical answer I got; I asked about the River Garden.

I'd also asked if the Celtic Hounds was on both sides like it is on the Journal and they responded to that too. (No, just on the front)

I have an 'old style' M-edge so I'm going to wait until some new Oberon styles come out and see what they have then.

Ann

[Gables Girl]

Update!

I heard back from M-Edge and they will take my cover back.  They said the larger ledge was to fit the new light into it, as we figured.  since I only use a light on overnight flights on planes it isn't worth not being able to stick it in my purse the rest of the time.   So I'll mail it back to them tomorrow.   For those of you with Oberon, do they have a nice blue any of the current covers?  Otherwise I'll wait until I see what comes out in 2009 in Oberon and order one from them. 

[Miss Molly]

Thanks Miss Molly, I am looking forward to seeing the 2009 covers.

You're welcome, glad to share!
Me too! I can't wait! Good thing 2009 isn't far away...

[Dangerosa]

To those complaining about the ledge, I believe it's there to give the new light a place to rest on when not in use. If you aren't planning on getting the new light the new covers are probably not for you.

Yes, I know that is why the space is there. I just did not expect it to be so large, or that it would bother me so much. Turns out I can't ignore it. Oh well. 

M-Edge has a generous 60-day return policy, so I'll be sending mine back.

[Wannabe]

I ordered the Pebbled Navy Blue. I hope the color is as pretty as it looks on the website. My ship date was Nov 29th with an arrival date of Dec 26, but it's already in New Jersey so I'm thinking Harper's new cover will be here tomorrow or Tuesday. YAY!!

Also pre-ordered the light a few days ago and that has a ship date of Jan 8-26. Hope it comes sooner than that.

[Linda Cannon-Mott]

I ordered the Pebbled Navy Blue. I hope the color is as pretty as it looks on the website. My ship date was Nov 29th with an arrival date of Dec 26, but it's already in New Jersey so I'm thinking Harper's new cover will be here tomorrow or Tuesday. YAY!!

Also pre-ordered the light a few days ago and that has a ship date of Jan 8-26. Hope it comes sooner than that.

Exciting news for you & Harper!

[Leslie]

Update!

I heard back from M-Edge and they will take my cover back.  They said the larger ledge was to fit the new light into it, as we figured.  since I only use a light on overnight flights on planes it isn't worth not being able to stick it in my purse the rest of the time.   So I'll mail it back to them tomorrow.   For those of you with Oberon, do they have a nice blue any of the current covers?  Otherwise I'll wait until I see what comes out in 2009 in Oberon and order one from them. 

I don't know what you think is "nice blue" but I have the Hokusai Wave which I think is a very nice navy blue. But it is dark, not royal or sapphire. I love it, though.

L

[sebat]

"Dear Molly, We decided to limit the colors and images for 2008 so that we don't fall behind and disappoint people with backorders. Typically we make all our leather products 'to order'. By limiting the colors and images we can, maybe, work ahead a bit to keep abreast of the wonderful demand. We haven't decided yet whether we will offer all of our catalog images, but we will expand what we are currently offering in 2009. Thanks for contacting us!"

Sooo, while it didn't give me a definite answer, at least we know they will be expanding their Kindle cover design collection (like there was any chance they wouldn't anyway haha)!

Maybe all of us that want special Oberons should email them with our pattern requests.  Might get them to expand their selection faster.

[Gables Girl]

I don't know what you think is "nice blue" but I have the Hokusai Wave which I think is a very nice navy blue. But it is dark, not royal or sapphire. I love it, though.

L

Thanks Leslie, I'll look at it.

[Miss Molly]

Maybe all of us that want special Oberons should email them with our pattern requests.  Might get them to expand their selection faster.

Maybe! If hundreds of Kindle owners keep harassing them about new designs, they might just add them quicker to shut us up!!

[sebat]

Maybe! If hundreds of Kindle owners keep harassing them about new designs, they might just add them quicker to shut us up!!

That's the plan anyway! 

[LuckyRainbow]

I think Oberon has already caved to some pressure. There are reports that at least "Butterfly" will be one of the new K-cover designs.

[NYCKindleFan]

Just in case anyone is wondering, here are pics of the ledge and the case folded back. I have no problem with it. The ledge provides a nice place to rest your hand when reading and it fits in my purse just fine.

[Marci]

Yes, I know that is why the space is there. I just did not expect it to be so large, or that it would bother me so much. Turns out I can't ignore it. Oh well. 

M-Edge has a generous 60-day return policy, so I'll be sending mine back.

Dangerosa,

Sorry your M-edge experience didn't work out    That's a bummer.

And I'd like to extend a "Welcome to Kindle Boards" to you as I've not come across your name before.

Enjoy your Kindle! 

Marci

[Jen]

I can't find the quote to insert - but someone was asking about the jade green.  I haven't taken pictures yet, but I can tell you it's nothing like the advertised pictures!!  It's not at all marbled, it's a solid funky green.  I was dissapointed at first, but every day like it more and more.  It was very stiff at first and hard to fold back, but it's loosening up and is easier to hold already.  Just don't expect it to be marbled!!  I'll hopefully remember to take some pictures and post tonight.  I was waiting for my new van gogh skin to come, but I'll post them for you as soon as I have the chance!   

[NYCKindleFan]

I can't find the quote to insert - but someone was asking about the jade green.  I haven't taken pictures yet, but I can tell you it's nothing like the advertised pictures!!  It's not at all marbled, it's a solid funky green.  I was dissapointed at first, but every day like it more and more.  It was very stiff at first and hard to fold back, but it's loosening up and is easier to hold already.  Just don't expect it to be marbled!!  I'll hopefully remember to take some pictures and post tonight.  I was waiting for my new van gogh skin to come, but I'll post them for you as soon as I have the chance!   

I read somewhere that they had some kind of production problem with the marbled leathers and scrapped them in favor of the solids.

[Jen]

I read somewhere that they had some kind of production problem with the marbled leathers and scrapped them in favor of the solids.

Hmmm, probably would have been nice if they would have let those of us who ordered them know that!  Plus they should probably put up correct pictures.  I may have gone in a different direction had I known, but all in all am relatively happy with it. 

[sheba]

I can't find the quote to insert - but someone was asking about the jade green.  I haven't taken pictures yet, but I can tell you it's nothing like the advertised pictures!!  It's not at all marbled, it's a solid funky green.  I was disappointed at first, but every day like it more and more.  It was very stiff at first and hard to fold back, but it's loosening up and is easier to hold already.  Just don't expect it to be marbled!!  I'll hopefully remember to take some pictures and post tonight.  I was waiting for my new van gogh skin to come, but I'll post them for you as soon as I have the chance!   

Yes, the Marbled Jade Green jacket is definitely not as advertised.  I received mine Friday afternoon.  Definitely not what I was expecting.  I emailed them within 30 minutes of receiving it and got a reply last night.  The jacket is now on its way back to Maryland and the fellow from m-edge who emailed me said they would have no problem exchanging it for another. This time I chose the Marbled Red Ruby based on the pictures at the beginning of this thread. I will say that the case looked to be pretty well made and I look forward to receiving my replacement.

On the plus side, the new one will go better with the Crime Scene skin I ordered!

-sheba

[Jade]

I just ordered the marbled Jade green cover myself. Hopefully it looks nice and will be a keeper. I just wish I had seen the previous posters comments prior to ordering this color. I'm going to try to keep an open mind about it and maybe I'll be happy with it anyway. Thanks for the info

[Jen]

I just ordered the marbled Jade green cover myself. Hopefully it looks nice and will be a keeper. I just wish I had seen the previous posters comments prior to ordering this color. I'm going to try to keep an open mind about it and maybe I'll be happy with it anyway. Thanks for the info

It's a fun funky green, I really do like the color.  It's really different, which is just what I was looking for.  But if you are aware that it isn't as pictured, maybe you won't be as dissapointed as the rest!

[Ruby296]

My Pebbled Navy Blue M-Edge arrived today and I am very happy w/the color.  I wouldn't say it's a true navy (ie: deep color), but it's a beautiful medium-dark shade of blue.  It's dark here now so I can't take a good photo, but I will try tomorrow and then I may have to take one of the other member's (Leslie or Betsy?) offer to post it here after I email it to them.  It also looks fantastic w/my Flower Burst Blue skin!  I think I'm going to really like this cover, but I still may go ahead and order an Oberon anyway.

[Wannabe]

I got my pebbled navy cover today, too. It seems to be made very well and I really like the color. I also like how snuggly Harper fits into this cover, she's secure on all four corners.