if you go to your local hardware store and buy 2 feet of baseboard and cut it in half you can make a nice tablet stand. The grooves are perfect to hold it and it takes about 2 nails and some wood glue. I have my gtab in it right now. Cost me about 4 bucks.
Sounds like it would look a bit... cheap. But I guess you could probably finish it up to look decent. Can you post a pic or diagram?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-dP9vkW4gw
Heres one done by moi that works.
If y'all will check the Accessories Forum, there are a tons of posts on stands ---
ranging everywhere from custom mades like are suggested here to custom-built
commerical stands to book racks to picture/plate stands.
Go to Accessories and check it out!
Rev
My wife had one of these around: http://www.platestandsource.com/TwistedBlackStand.php
Works great as an oversized Chumby.
Cocide said:
Sounds like it would look a bit... cheap. But I guess you could probably finish it up to look decent. Can you post a pic or diagram?
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I can't post a link so here it is
http //s1100.photobucket.com/albums/g419/ideaman1954/
http://s1100.photobucket.com/albums/g419/ideaman1954/
here is one for $30
http://www.merimobiles.com/Mobile_Stand_for_tablet_pc_foldable_very_practical_p/meri0562.htm
I got the CLIP coming today, cant wait =D
or this one for $13.19
http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-Portabl...VOOY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1301723697&sr=8-1
Akron portable folding stand from amazon works great!
I got the Akron portable folding stand from amazon and it works great and even will hold my G Tab in the M1 case as well. Plus it folds up and fits in the Caselogic G Tablet case from pocket that I got from sears for $5.99 thanks to the person who posted about that deal from sears. Too bad it sold out since it was basically a caselogic $19.99 netbook case rebranded for Viewsonic.
Yes, the Arkon is terrific. Folds to fit in zippered pocket of case and holds it landscape or portrait with power cord in or out. Very sturdy too.
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Hi all -
when I bought my Fascinate, I got the VZW holster/case combo. Unfortunately, I've gone through 3 of them because the belt clip breaks. The last time I went into the VZW store, they said they wouldn't do another replacement, so I'm looking for a good replacement. Suggestions?
Never buy anything from verizon but phones...there are a lot of solid holsters from official Samsung accessories, so look for the model you like, and go search for the same but cheaper one on Amazon or eBay.
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NOW he tells me!
...there are a lot of solid holsters from official Samsung accessories, so look for the model you like, and go search for the same but cheaper one on Amazon or eBay.
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no luck on Samsung's site....what's the general consensus about Seidio or OtterBox? Are they THAT much more robust than the competitor products? Specifically, how solid are the belt clips? I don't mind spending $50 once, but having the thing break after 2-3 months is a no-go!
http://www.seidioonline.com/product-p/hlssfasas.htm
Thanks Nunyazz....any comment on the questions I posed?
I've had that holster since they began offering it. It fits very snug and is very slim fitting. Fits very close to your side and rotates if needed. I love it. I had the "naked" holsters from them for the past 4 or 5 phones that I've owned.
Picked up a Seidio from Best Buy on Friday...we'll see how it holds up!
Thanks for the feedback guys
Does anyone know if theres an outward facing holster?
I just posted on this in the bike mount mod thread in the same forums:
I use the Otter Box defender case/clip combo. The clip can be used either way, with the screen facing in (very protected) or with it facing out(to use like a dock). On top of that the clip piece locks into full open position, allowing you to use it as a stand. Handy if you want to sit on the desk and have it maintain orientation, and also when using an alarm clock.
The case itself is also pretty resilient. I work for GeekSquad, and after hours one night I literally threw my phone across the 20,000sqft store to see how the case would hold up. No damages at all. Brilliant.
Another cool feature is the non slip silicone outer layer. When I am rolling around in my Jeep, I can plug the phone into my audio aux in, and throw it onto a seat or the center console, and it never slips around.
I know I probably sound like a crazed fanboy, but I am very impressed with the case/clip and have had it for about a month.
I would post a link but apparently I cannot until I make eight posts. Google Otterbox, their site is easy enough to navigate.
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I bought mine from Amazon. Very nice and sturdy, and only cost me $8. The brand escapes my mind right now, but just search Fascinate Holster and it's like the first or second one on the list.
Sent from my Samsung Fascinate using Tapatalk.
I've purchased 4 of these for the 4 Fascinates my family and I have. They are great and we have no complaints. My son it pretty rough on his stuff and it has held up thus far. We got them in November.
I find it easy to slide thee phone in and out of, and it give the phone a bit more bulk and texture.
Look up the "Superior OEM for Samsung i500 Fascinate Shell Holster Combo Pack" on Amazon. This forum will not let me post a link for some reason. They are less than $10.
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I've purchased 4 of these for the 4 Fascinates my family and I have. They are great and we have no complaints. My son it pretty rough on his stuff and it has held up thus far. We got them in November.
I find it easy to slide thee phone in and out of, and it give the phone a bit more bulk and texture.
Look up the "Superior OEM for Samsung i500 Fascinate Shell Holster Combo Pack" on Amazon. This forum will not let me post a link for some reason. They are less than $10.
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That's the one I have. I've had it for a few months now and I love it. Couldn't stand putting my phone in my pocket, I had to have the holster.
Had the OEM one for a year now and just a about 2 months ago busted the clip off, but i can still snap it back together, which has gotten be this far but the silly thing keep snapping off at the slightest touch...
will have to try out that naked carrier next
tried a little while carrying the phone in my pocket, fits nicely into the carpenter pants slot on the right leg side, but not so nice in any other pocket
I use a Comp-Tac M-TAC holster for my daily carry... oh wait, you mean phone?
Cargo pocket on my pants/shorts.
I had one of these for my iPad so I tried it on my TouchPad and was surprised at how well it fit!
Power and volume buttons, headphone jack, speakers, charge port, and the camera are spot on! It also has the elastic strap to keep the case closed, a feature missing on many other book cases including the HP one
Did some searching and found an awesome $9.99 price, with fast $.99 shipping.
Order took about 1 week to show up at my house in full retail package.
http://www.nothingbutsoftware.com/catalog_type_page/ProductCode/140639
Coupon code RMN10n for 10% off covered the shipping cost.
Virus Kingdom Sprint HTC Evo
Will put up some pictures when I get a chance if anyone would like
Yes please!
I assume this case doesn't allow for the touchpad to lay in "typing mode" with a small angle, or even stand up at all for that matter?
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Yes please!
I assume this case doesn't allow for the touchpad to lay in "typing mode" with a small angle, or even stand up at all for that matter?
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I will try to throw up some pictures tonight for you
You are correct that the typing mode angle is very low, but it does stand up just fine.
Nice.
Can you post a video on youtube of it? Or photos. How do you like it so far?
Pictures? Let us know!
The TouchPad fits really well in this case. It's made of leather on the outside and felt-like material on the inside..I think. It is a pretty snug fit, and the cutouts seem fine (at least to me anyway). I don't think anything significant is covered....the only thing that is inaccessible with this case is the microSD slot...I think all the speakers are exposed. I really like how the front flap is secured by the elastic band. Also, the stand seems pretty stable to me.
I also believe they sell a white and blue version of this case. It's like $10 on eBay as well....so it's cheap
I wish it was thinner, but I'm happy with this case. I have attached a bunch of pictures. Hope this helps!!!
I haven't gotten mine yet, but I used this case for my 10.1 and I loved it. Now it's even cheaper for the 8.9. Happy to write a mini review when I get the case but for this price I had to share. 10 dollars shipped. Hopefully this price stays that way for all of you.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005X5YLRU/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
Wow!! That's cheap!!! I've placed an order!!!!
I hope its good so I can return my expensive belkin one. Thanks for the link.
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I hope its good so I can return my expensive belkin one. Thanks for the link.
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It is very good! It looks very professional and the has a nice slim profile.
I got one for my new 8.9 as well, and though it shows its cheapness in the quality of the faux leather, the roughess of the cut and stiches, the thickness of the clip, etc, it is very functional and so for that price (10 dollars total) it is hard to complain and most likely I ll keep it too.
not recommended!
I got the deal thanks to the operator of this thread. great price and fast delivery - no complaints there.
However, the case has a serious design flaw - including bad design decision by Samsung as well. The onla way the case works for angled view, the bottom speakers of the tab sit in the shallow groves which are a soft material and i) they do not keep the angle stable and ii) forget about watching a movie or listening to music!
I turned the tab 180 degrees so the speakers face upwards but now the power button sits in the groves and tend to blank my screen from time to time.
Só if you do any form of multimedia then this case is not recommended.
sorry for the bad news but since the case got only 5star reviews in Amazon I felt a need to share a different opinion.
cheers chris
If compare this
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...00_i00_details
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-PU-Leat...Accessories&hash=item3f10227d9e#ht_3256wt_940
Which one thinner?
The amazon holding I also worry as it may come out easily.
I bought this case since it seems to be one of the better options currently, especially at the price. I am actually very happy with it. Someday I may replace it with a keyboard folio case, but for now it does it job and looks decent. Most of the other cases cover part of the front of the tablet and IMHO that looks tacky.
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If compare this
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...00_i00_details
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-PU-Leat...Accessories&hash=item3f10227d9e#ht_3256wt_940
Which one thinner?
The amazon holding I also worry as it may come out easily.
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The Vipertek is definitely thinner. Don't worry about how well the Vipertek case holds the tablet. The connection is very firm, there is no way it will fall out accidentally.
for me I prefer to use my tab in portrait mode. is the 360 rotate case better or thi�s amazon case?
got this today!
noreve case
This is a very nice case as well. No complaints except a little pricey, but it is on sale for the holidays! http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/noreve-tradition-leather-case-for-samsung-galaxy-tab-8-9-p32196.htm
$73, before shipping? Sorry, I'll stick to my Vipertek; pretty much the same case, it's made well, and less than $20 with Amazon prime. It's even got an additional slot inside the top cover for an extra viewing angle.
I got mine on Saturday and I love it!
Thanks OP for posting
Thanks to the OP I am quite pleased with the Vipertek case. Beats the over priced bulky Belkin case I got with the tab hands down.
Had mine for a while now. It leaves marks on the screen when closed for a while and the screen is dark, but you cant notice them when powered on.
Just got my Galaxy Tab 8.9 Vipertek case from the online jungle store. <grin>
I feel much better about my wife throwing the tablet in her purse and not scratching it all up. The only complaint I have, and I knew this when I bought it due to reviews at said online jungle store, is that the speakers are not very loud when using the adjustable viewing angles (they get buried in the soft padded base). But that is more of a design issue with the tablet than the case imo. The case is a tremendous value.
-me
If you balance it right you can make it louder
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Right. This case is now $25 on Amazon. TT_TT
But seeing all the good reviews here as well as there convinced me to go for it.
(I was about to get the Acase though, but I liked the Vipertek look and grooves better) It looks like this is the case to get
now if only they had shipping to europe...cases like this cost 35€ and upwards over here. even with shipping this case would probably be cheaper than most of them over here
any ideas on how to get this to germany?
amazon all out anybody have a link of where to buy the vipertek case
Guys,
I searched and couldn't find in this forum, Not sure this one posted already or not.
I just bought this looks great to use for my car. Yes SHIP FROM USA NOT FROM CHINA. Just want to share. It can be used for Ipad 1, 2 and Motorola Xoom also.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/120836593678?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
I know this has been up for a while but I just noticed this. Thanks for sharing I need something like this.
classicnerd butta touchpad.
Do you have a pic of it installed?
G2x
Monoprice has a decent mount.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p..._id=1082809&p_id=5716&seq=1&format=4#feedback
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Monoprice has a decent mount.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p..._id=1082809&p_id=5716&seq=1&format=4#feedback
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Dude your right! That one looks even better. Thanks
G2x
I'm sorry I'm too late to stop you buying this mount. I bought one a few months ago and used it in a family trip. I put the tablet mount on the back of the passenger headrest for my 2 yr old to watch whilst we were on the road. Btw, use video in Webos as it last for > 5 hours (haven't had it working longer yet). In Android it lasts less than 2.5 hrs. Anyway, you can't leave the mount up if the touchpad isn't in the mount as all the edges are sharp and the mount sticks out so much any bending into that area and you either scratch yourself badly or hit your head on it and it hurts. So as a result I was taking it off and replacing it every time we stopped for more than a few hours anywhere. After a week of this, one of the hinges broke. They're plastic and can't handle so many on/off's & there's no way of fixing it. Yeah, it's cheap but the design is appalling. My advice to others looking at this is DON'T BUY IT.
I was looking for something like this awhile go but I already had the custom fit case so i strapped that to a headrest and it hung from the strap.
The monoprice one looks good, but monoprice.com charges shipping so it comes to over $14 (for me anyway), so I checked amazon and they have the exact same thing I picked up for 10.50 including shipping.
Neat find! I'm assuming these will fit with the HP Touchpad cases on?
I'm thinking I'll dump the folio that I've been using for a slipcase.
The reason is I don't really need or want a stand and I'll probably start using the tab on a mount in my truck anyhoo.
I believe it may be just easier to hold onto the tablet then slip it for protection.
I'd like to find something dawg hair proof (like there is such a thing)
Been scouring Amazon plus I looked at the Fry's near us, but searching just wears me out.
Soooo I turn to the illustrious members of this great forum for perhaps a place to start.
Searched the forums and found a few dated threads.
You mean this kind of case http://www.bodyguardz.com/universal-tablet-sleeve-protection-cases-covers-sleeves-shield.html?dir=asc&order=sort_priority ?
if you are looking for one with some protection. The one I have is great (especially if you have the dock as well).
google "built ny hoodie laptop case" and look for the 7-10" one. Tablet fits in it like a glove and it has some protection on the sides and back (unlike a normal neoprene sleeve)... though it is obviously alot thicker than just neoprene
I managed to find mine at Canada Computers for CAD $4.99 on sale (in black.)
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You mean this kind of case http://www.bodyguardz.com/universal-tablet-sleeve-protection-cases-covers-sleeves-shield.html?dir=asc&order=sort_priority ?
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This one is right up my alley!
Thanx for the link aerce...
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if you are looking for one with some protection. The one I have is great (especially if you have the dock as well).
google "built ny hoodie laptop case" and look for the 7-10" one. Tablet fits in it like a glove and it has some protection on the sides and back (unlike a normal neoprene sleeve)... though it is obviously alot thicker than just neoprene
I managed to find mine at Canada Computers for CAD $4.99 on sale (in black.)
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I'd be very interested in seeing the one you have jehu111.
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You mean this kind of case http://www.bodyguardz.com/universal-tablet-sleeve-protection-cases-covers-sleeves-shield.html?dir=asc&order=sort_priority ?
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Thanks - this is exactly what I was looking for. Ordering one today.
FYI: Amazon has it for $17.60
Serpico. said:
Thanks - this is exactly what I was looking for. Ordering one today.
FYI: Amazon has it for $17.60
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FYI, that sleeve will not fit with Transformer. If you look at the dimensions of the iPad and Infinity, they are different. That sleeve is for the iPad. Cancel your order.
I bought a HP sleeve before that was on sale for 1$. It fits my iPad but not my Infinity.
This would probably work well if you have the dock.
http://www.amazon.com/CaseCrown-Sue...1490&sr=8-1&keywords=transformer+prime+sleeve
Just got this one in. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006IKHPZO/ref=oh_details_o02_s01_i00 It is padded, semi rigid, and will fold into a stand.
I just got this one (Oops, can't post links yet. Search Amazon for "TSS13505US") and I'm happy with it, especially for $8.99 and free shipping. My Infinity + Dock fit nicely inside and the padding feels quite protective.
I got this HP 10" netbook slip case, someone suggested on here: http://www.amazon.com/HP-WV594AA-10-2-Inch-Sleeve/dp/B003UT7QD2/ref=cm_cmu_pg__header. Works nice. Has a pocket to store cables, chargers, portable stands, and so on. If you go the link, the six pictures on the case on the red desk, are from me. There is a picture of the TF700 in the case, and various stuff in the pocket. Plus, it's only $10
Brenthaven Pro Sleave for Macbook Air. Superb case for Tablet with Dock. I have two one for the TF300 and one for the TF700
It's like it was made for it. Nice thing is, if they have it in stock you can try it at your local Microcenter rather than ordering online without seeing. They have two sizes, the smallest one fits the TF700 and TF300. If you order from Brenthaven's website it comes in multiple colors.
http://www.microcenter.com/product/388478/ProStyle_Sleeve_for_MacBook_Air_11_Midnight