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I'm looking for a case for the touchpad that has a keyboard attached to it, has anyone found anything like this?

moustafaraslan said:
I'm looking for a case for the touchpad that has a keyboard attached to it, has anyone found anything like this?
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Kensington's keyfolio for iPads works, a little tight though (borrowed a friend's case).
Just ran across the following;
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/goldx-keyboard-cover-case/23833603
Looks exactly like the keyfolio, but cheaper. I'll know more when it arrives in a few days.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004IQ04YY/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00
This is the one I purchased a little while back - I got it for $20.00 - Amazon Prime free 2 day shipping.
Love the damned thing - if you can find it anywhere else around that price, I would jump on it - it's a great quality product for that price.

Nomedias said:
Kensington's keyfolio for iPads works, a little tight though (borrowed a friend's case).
Just ran across the following;
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/goldx-keyboard-cover-case/23833603
Looks exactly like the keyfolio, but cheaper. I'll know more when it arrives in a few days.
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Let me know your impression when u get it please!

moustafaraslan said:
Let me know your impression when u get it please!
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Good news, it arrived today. Bad news, I sent it back for a refund.
Initially I was OK with it. The build quality wasn't as good as a Kensington keyfolio, but for $34 plus shipping I wasn't going to complain too much. The keyboard paired fine and most of the special top keys worked (4th and 5th key did nothing). However when the elastic strap came loose from low quality stitching after around 6 times closing the case, I decided to return it. I exerted no more force than necessary to stretch the strap around the cover.
Now that I've compared it with the Kensington case, I can definitely say the Kensington is well worth the extra cost. This is disappointing since this is the only keyboard+case with "HP Touchpad" in the product description I'm aware of.
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PROs:
Better fit for the Touchpad that the Kensington cases. See this threadhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17133290 where I tried out the Kensington case.
Hard plastic keys versus rubber keys on the Kensington case. That said, apparently the newer Kensington cases have hard plastic keys. Rubber keyboards may not bother some, but I find them hard to use.
CONs:
Even with rubber keys, the Kensington keyboard is rigid and sturdy. The Goldx keyboard is disturbing non-rigid, even flimsy. I'm also concerned how it will wear over time. As you can see from the pictures, there is so much gap between keys you can actually see under them. It is a magnet for crumbs/etc getting under the keys. (Hey, everyone likes to eat crackers and type, right?)
Stitching. The reason I returned it, and severely lacking compared to the Kensington. Look at the pics and judge for your self.
Unless you tilt the screen all the way up, the "grips" that hold the bottom of the pad aren't sufficient to keep it from slipping forward and onto the keyboard from the least bit of vibration, such as someone bumping the table. The rigid keyboard on the Kensington does an excellent job holding it it place.
Conclusion:
Not worth the money. After I get the refund, I'll look at getting a Kensington case with hard keys. Barnes and Nobles has one for $53, and as long as they are prompt with the refund I'll give them another chance. Of course, I'll be back to the tight case problem. My sister is a good seamstress, and I'll see If I can get her to adjust it to better fit the Touchpad.
Wish me luck.
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EDIT: Forgot the thread link I mentioned.

Great review although sorry product didn't work out. I ordered one of these to try: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004DXGOA0/ref=pe_175190_21431760_C1_cs_sce_3p_dp_1
The dimensions between the ipad 1 and the touchpad are within a couple of mm at most and any case should have enough give to handle it. I'll report back after receiving it.

Thanks for your review and I'm sorry it didn't work out It would be amazing if we could get a case like the clam case for the ipad (http://clamcase.com/bluetooth-ipad-keyboard-case.html). Out of curiousity, would the touchpad fit in a zaggfolio?

famewolf said:
Great review although sorry product didn't work out. I ordered one of these to try: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004DXGOA0/ref=pe_175190_21431760_C1_cs_sce_3p_dp_1
The dimensions between the ipad 1 and the touchpad are within a couple of mm at most and any case should have enough give to handle it. I'll report back after receiving it.
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that looks similar to this case that was reviewed here: http://www.overclock.net/t/1102844/hp-touchpad-skripkas-keyboard-folio-case-review

famewolf said:
Great review although sorry product didn't work out. I ordered one of these to try: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004DXGOA0/ref=pe_175190_21431760_C1_cs_sce_3p_dp_1
The dimensions between the ipad 1 and the touchpad are within a couple of mm at most and any case should have enough give to handle it. I'll report back after receiving it.
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moustafaraslan said:
that looks similar to this case that was reviewed here: http://www.overclock.net/t/1102844/hp-touchpad-skripkas-keyboard-folio-case-review
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This in fact was the exact keyboard I got down to the paper insert in the review being the same. Very pleased with it for $25 shipped.

just wanted to mention that you guys could consider the aluminium keyboard cases for ipad 1 such as http://chinagrabber.com/ipad-blueto...keyboard-aluminum-case-holder--icase-467.aspx
I picked one up while I was over in taiwan last month (not the one linked, but similiar) and it seems to fix/work. But as mentioned the product I picked up isn't the one I linked, I actually don't know the name of the case I got, it was from a night market stall and written in chinese (I can't read it :S) and I think it was a knock off of a case. It might be because it's a knockoff and not properly fitted to the ipad 1 but it fit my touchpad :S. I did have to put in a little extra padding around the corners (afraid it would fall out if it was too lose :S).
Not promising it would fit, and it is expensive but maybe try looking into something similiar? I haven't bought from that site either and can't verify the trustworthiness of it, but just linked it to give you guys an idea of what I was talking about.

All of the aluminum cases are really expensive though I don't want to buy one just to experiment, and I can't justify the price either way. If anyone has a case with a keyboard they would recommend, please do, I would highly appreciate it!!

moustafaraslan said:
All of the aluminum cases are really expensive though I don't want to buy one just to experiment, and I can't justify the price either way. If anyone has a case with a keyboard they would recommend, please do, I would highly appreciate it!!
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Well I already recommended the leather one with bluetooth keyboard (waterproof at that) for $20 + $5 shipping @ amazon which I purchased but you apparently are seeking cheaper.

famewolf said:
Well I already recommended the leather one with bluetooth keyboard (waterproof at that) for $20 + $5 shipping @ amazon which I purchased but you apparently are seeking cheaper.
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FYI, sold out. Who knows if it will show up again.
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Nomedias said:
FYI, sold out. Who knows if it will show up again.
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Not sure what you are looking at?
From amazon page:
Wacces Bluetooth keyboard leather case for iPad 16GB 32GB 64GB
by Wacces
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Price: $19.99
In Stock.
Ships from and sold by Wacces.

COMPLETELY missed your comment recommending it! thanks for the heads up I think i'm ordering it tonight. Is the touchpad loose in the case?

famewolf said:
Not sure what you are looking at?
From amazon page:
Wacces Bluetooth keyboard leather case for iPad 16GB 32GB 64GB
by Wacces
Be the first to review this item | Like (0)
Price: $19.99
In Stock.
Ships from and sold by Wacces.
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Thanks, I got the links mixed up. Stryeguy posted earlier in the thread for a practically identical case on Amazon, now unavailable.
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moustafaraslan said:
COMPLETELY missed your comment recommending it! thanks for the heads up I think i'm ordering it tonight. Is the touchpad loose in the case?
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Seems to be just right to me...not to loose..not to tight....you can tilt it every which way and it's not moving...camera hole even seems to line up...the review I linked to (originally posted by another user) shows it off pretty well. It linked fine and I've used it..even has a button which takes you to home screen.

Are there any cases for our Infinity that AREN'T leather???

Like jeez, there's a million cases but they're all leather portfolio style. Is there anything out there that is a hard shell case or something that isn't leather?? Preferably something that will house the dock as well. I can't be the only one that wants this lol

I too, wish to know of such cases - just a simple silicone case that could be cut to accommodate the keyboard dock would be great!

Midnitte said:
I too, wish to know of such cases - just a simple silicone case that could be cut to accommodate the keyboard dock would be great!
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Exactly. You'd think one of these manufacturers would see that all the products on the market are the same and make something unique. The Asus Transleeve Dual looks great but it's not available anywhere.
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SuperSwagSauce said:
Exactly. You'd think one of these manufacturers would see that all the products on the market are the same and make something unique. The Asus Transleeve Dual looks great but it's not available anywhere.
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There are reports on here from users that tried the TranSleeve Dual that say it doesn't fit that well, and that when using it with only the tablet it would slide out of the case. I've been considering getting a regular TranSleeve for when I'm using just the tablet sans dock, and putting this skin on it:
http://www.amazon.com/Skinomi-TechSkin-Transformer-Protector-Protective/dp/B008ENFK6E
http://www.amazon.com/Skinomi-TechS...d-Lifetime/dp/B006ZPPDFG/ref=pd_bxgy_e_text_y
Then maybe just getting a netbook sleeve to store it all in the rest of the time.

pseudopsyche said:
There are reports on here from users that tried the TranSleeve Dual that say it doesn't fit that well, and that when using it with only the tablet it would slide out of the case. I've been considering getting a regular TranSleeve for when I'm using just the tablet sans dock, and putting this skin on it:
http://www.amazon.com/Skinomi-TechSkin-Transformer-Protector-Protective/dp/B008ENFK6E
http://www.amazon.com/Skinomi-TechS...d-Lifetime/dp/B006ZPPDFG/ref=pd_bxgy_e_text_y
Then maybe just getting a netbook sleeve to store it all in the rest of the time.
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That looks sweet.. I was checking that out already , the carbon fiber looks real cool.
I'm using a caseen leather case from the prime I had. Now I'm thinking about getting the dock but don't want a case on it that will make it enormous and this option would keep size minimal. I wonder if the skin has to be taken off does it leave the tablet all sticky from the skin being stuck on?
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Try theses :
secondshells.com/tablet-brands/asus-transformer/asus-transformer-pad-infinity-tf700.html
I have this model :
secondshells.com/tablet-brands/asus-transformer/asus-transformer-pad-infinity-tf700/asus-transformer-pad-infinity-tf700-tf700t-w-keyboard-case-platinum.html
It is covered in fabric like "skin".

li442il said:
Try theses :
secondshells.com/tablet-brands/asus-transformer/asus-transformer-pad-infinity-tf700.html
I have this model :
secondshells.com/tablet-brands/asus-transformer/asus-transformer-pad-infinity-tf700/asus-transformer-pad-infinity-tf700-tf700t-w-keyboard-case-platinum.html
It is covered in fabric like "skin".
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Yea I saw these, very nice and thanks for your suggestions. Unfortunately the "fabric" is still kinda similar to the leather ones I've seen and not really what I'm looking for. Someone else might find this useful though!

You guys have to keep in mind the design time between the two styles of cases. The leather "snap on" and "slide in" types start with the same chuck of cardboard and "leather" and get a couple slight fit mods and button cut outs to make it fit and their sole purpose is to cover the case. Tough cases such as gum drop, otted, seido, trident, and even silcon jackets have to be molded to fit exactly the right way to every curve. Leather slip ons have alot of room for sloppy fit where the molded type do not giving very little room wiggle room when it comes to testing for the right fit and overall tolerances. Every device I've seen comes with generic cases like folio and slip ons then comes the ones everyone wants.
The good news is GumDrop has informally announced via email that it will be making a case for our tabs, and it will be a water resistant case. Good stuff. And they are rather affordable. Check em out.

Chief Geek said:
You guys have to keep in mind the design time between the two styles of cases. The leather "snap on" and "slide in" types start with the same chuck of cardboard and "leather" and get a couple slight fit mods and button cut outs to make it fit and their sole purpose is to cover the case. Tough cases such as gum drop, otted, seido, trident, and even silcon jackets have to be molded to fit exactly the right way to every curve. Leather slip ons have alot of room for sloppy fit where the molded type do not giving very little room wiggle room when it comes to testing for the right fit and overall tolerances. Every device I've seen comes with generic cases like folio and slip ons then comes the ones everyone wants.
The good news is GumDrop has informally announced via email that it will be making a case for our tabs, and it will be a water resistant case. Good stuff. And they are rather affordable. Check em out.
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Understood, but it shouldn't be overlooked that this tablet does have a shortage of case variety in comparison to other tablets. I'm coming from the ipad though so I could just be spoiled
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THunDA said:
That looks sweet.. I was checking that out already , the carbon fiber looks real cool.
I'm using a caseen leather case from the prime I had. Now I'm thinking about getting the dock but don't want a case on it that will make it enormous and this option would keep size minimal. I wonder if the skin has to be taken off does it leave the tablet all sticky from the skin being stuck on?
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Lucky for you a fellow member reviewed them here already
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1808230

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iGadgitz Black EVA Travel Hard Case Cover Sleeve for Asus Eee Pad TF201 Transformer Prime & TF300 TF300t + TF700t Infinity Android Tablet with Keyboard & TF101 Tablet (without keyboard)

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I'm using this one:
iGadgitz Black EVA Travel Hard Case Cover Sleeve for Asus Eee Pad TF201 Transformer Prime & TF300 TF300t + TF700t Infinity Android Tablet with Keyboard & TF101 Tablet (without keyboard)
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That's not bad, can you use it like a case? Like when you unzip it you open up the tablet w/ dock? Or is it more like a bag?
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Nothing will compare to ipad for accessories, they have tons of options before its released. It takes time to develope these products and makers wait to see what the demand will be bfore sinking capitol. its a no brainer for the ipad and a stiff comptetition market so the faster the better. Hoping the R&D will be short on the GumDrop since they had cases for previous models.
http://www.gumdropcases.com/tablet-cases.html

THunDA said:
I wonder if the skin has to be taken off does it leave the tablet all sticky from the skin being stuck on?
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Nope, the skin comes off cleanly. Here's my review of it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1808230
Great skins and they provide very good customer service!

Chief Geek said:
Nothing will compare to ipad for accessories, they have tons of options before its released. It takes time to develope these products and makers wait to see what the demand will be bfore sinking capitol. its a no brainer for the ipad and a stiff comptetition market so the faster the better. Hoping the R&D will be short on the GumDrop since they had cases for previous models.
http://www.gumdropcases.com/tablet-cases.html
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Yea I'm patiently waiting for a gum drop case but I don't want to wait that long for a case lol
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Touchpad Keyboard

I was wondering if anyone knows of a decent case for the touchpad keyboard!
Or if anyone knows of a keyboard case (like a zaggmate look alike for touchpad), that would be awesome as well.
Thanks

Legion021 said:
I was wondering if anyone knows of a decent case for the touchpad keyboard!
Or if anyone knows of a keyboard case (like a zaggmate look alike for touchpad), that would be awesome as well.
Thanks
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004IQ04YY/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
I bought this one when it was $20.00.... ridiculous price now, though.....
IPad KB cases work for the TP, just a heads up. I epoxy'd some foam at the bottom of the mount for the tablet to make it fit a bit more snug, but it's not necessary, considering the camera doesn't work, anyway.
Do some fishing on Amazon.... for 20, the case is well worth it...... not so much for that current ridiculous asking price, though....

Stryeguy said:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004IQ04YY/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
I bought this one when it was $20.00.... ridiculous price now, though.....
IPad KB cases work for the TP, just a heads up. I epoxy'd some foam at the bottom of the mount for the tablet to make it fit a bit more snug, but it's not necessary, considering the camera doesn't work, anyway.
Do some fishing on Amazon.... for 20, the case is well worth it...... not so much for that current ridiculous asking price, though....
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Thanks,
I was looking into buying this one:
http://www.amazon.com/ZAGGmate-Alum...=UTF8&qid=1347836439&sr=8-1&keywords=zaggmate
It's for ipad 1, which is pretty much the same size as the touchpad. But the price is ridiculous. There are chinese made ones that look exactly like the Zaggmate for cheap but they are only compatible with ipad 2 & 3.
I'll look into an apple keyboard cover see if I can find anything for cheap.

guys here for 20$!!!
http://www.bensoutlet.com/products/logitech-bluetooth

ANUBIS1975 said:
guys here for 20$!!!
http://www.bensoutlet.com/products/logitech-bluetooth
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Damn, they only ship within US.
BTW, for people who are ordering this, it will work with the Touchpad but it won't fit as a case. Something to consider.

I am looking for a case that basically converts the touchpad into a netbook. Meaning no flappy leather. I can't find anything solid that I can use on my lap. I was just about to make a thread about this.
Something that just snaps the touchpad in and folds open like a laptop (meaning you don't snap it in and out of a case)
If I had access to a 3d printer i would just make one
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Orange_furball said:
I am looking for a case that basically converts the touchpad into a netbook. Meaning no flappy leather. I can't find anything solid that I can use on my lap. I was just about to make a thread about this.
Something that just snaps the touchpad in and folds open like a laptop (meaning you don't snap it in and out of a case)
If I had access to a 3d printer i would just make one
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Something like this? Although it's for ipad 2 but I wonder if it's possible to do any mods to make the touchpad fit.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Note...-Case-for-iPad-2-4000mAh-power/555225130.html
This one looks a lot better and I think it would fit the touchpad but it's damn expensive.
http://thebrydge.com/

ANUBIS1975 said:
guys here for 20$!!!
http://www.bensoutlet.com/products/logitech-bluetooth
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This was on Woot.com a few weeks ago for $8.00. I couldn't pass that up and got one. sinks great with my TP running CM9 nightlys. of course it has the dimensions for the galaxy tabs so my TP doesn't even come close to fitting into it, but as a stand alone keyboard, it's really good.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16858995398
I just got the Kensington K39532US keyboard/case and IMO is the best choice for our Touchpads. It costs more than the knockoffs, but I've tried a couple of those and been disappointed. Being made for Android and Windows 10' tablets, I assumed it would be specific to widescreen tablets, like previous cases. However, I watched the video from their websitehttp://www.kensington.com/ajax/showVideo.aspx?id=48157 and it seems Kensington uses the same case size for both ipad and android, they just use a slightly different keyboard. This does mean there will be extra space in the case on the top or side depending on which size tablet you use. Some people may not care for the adhesive grid pad holding the tablet in place, but I find it very secure. If anything, it holds the tablet too tightly. Since I never took it out of the HP case, I'm hoping this isn't an issue for me. And yes, the Touchstone charger works with the tabet still in the case.
The upside for me is that I'm not using an iPad only case that doesn't quite fit (or covers part of the screen) and I'm using an android keyboard, so all the keys work. The special keys work, such as music/volume controls, back and home. Also, the keys are hard plastic, not the rubber-keys of previous models and knockoffs. It works like a charm, I'm using it now. There are two keys at the top right "K1" and "K2", not sure what they are for. Being also for Windows tablets, there are the usual Windows keys near the spacebar. If anyone wants pics, let me know.
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I happen to have the Zaggmate keyboard for Ipad 1 mentioned above (21st Bday present )
http://www.zagg.com/accessories/zaggmate-ipad-keyboard-case
Don't try the ones made for Ipad 2 and "3", they don't even fit and it's probably not designed for the weight of the ipad 1; and yes, even the knock-off ones don't work.
I quite like it as a whole, the design is nice; I quite like the glossy black against the aluminium, in general, it's not that heavy either. The keyboard... decent, a much much better experience than those squishy keyboards found on the leather folio type cases. You'd need to adjust to the keys, but that doesn't take long, some pics:
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I haven't mastered the keyboard shortcuts yet, but most of the common ones work fine, and the media ones work too (minus that globe button). Only thing I don't like about it was that the "hooks" didn't hold the device in place well. It would topple if you moved it the slightest, and since you'd be poking the screen due to the lack of touchpad that was concerning. I just stuck on some no-slip padding, now its really secure and doubles to minimise movement when its closed:
Highly recommend one if you can get one for cheap, it fits really well and actually looks like its made for the TP. Functionality wise... well you can type on it and almost all of the media keys work

hello FC1032.
Does the touchpad is fastened securely and adapted to the keyboard, or has a little slack?

ANUBIS1975 said:
hello FC1032.
Does the touchpad is fastened securely and adapted to the keyboard, or has a little slack?
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When you have it "closed" there is a small gap at the corners of the case (due to the ipad1 being more sharp at the corners), there is very little movement otherwise.
When "opened" like a laptop: The TP is just leaning on the back hinge shown in the last photo and the base held with some "hooks" (so its not fastened/docked like a transformer). Originally it was not secure at all, like i mentioned the hooks at the base don't grip the TP. Now I have the non-slip grips stuck on. It's really secure now. I tried shaking and wobbling the TP and it still stays in place, as long as you don't flip it upside down or have it greater than 45 degrees, it's more than enough to be still.
I wasn't really sure which one you meant, so I answered both scenarios.

Thanks FC1032. Exactly the kind of review I was looking for.
One last question. When you have it closed, would the touchpad fall out if you hold the case and touchpad upside down? Or is it secured. Because you mentioned there is a bit of empty space in the corners.
Thanks again.

Legion021 said:
One last question. When you have it closed, would the touchpad fall out if you hold the case and touchpad upside down? Or is it secured. Because you mentioned there is a bit of empty space in the corners.
Thanks again.
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Unfortunately its not entirely secure and will fall out if held upside down.
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sick of crappy cases

I'm planning to get a skinomi carbon fiber skin for my infinity cos Im starting to hate cases now (don't even have one for my mobile).
But I want something to protect my screen and use as a stand and not cover the back.
Perfect I'll get the transleeve.
EXCEPT I can't seem to get the thing from anywhere!!!!
I'm from Australia BTW, so no retail stores sell it (that I'm aware of). The only ones I can find on the net are on eBay, but its pink. There is also another seller from the UK but they have it from $80 !!!!
Where can I get one of these covers. Otherwise I might have to settle for a sleeve with a built in stand or something.

I bought this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/360-Rotatin...es_Covers_Keyboard_Folios&hash=item4abcb180c9
Have been using it for the last couple of days and this has been the best case I've owned. It looks nice and is convenient enough to take anywhere. Well worth the money and is even better than some of my more expensive cases...

rndmnss said:
I bought this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/360-Rotatin...es_Covers_Keyboard_Folios&hash=item4abcb180c9
Have been using it for the last couple of days and this has been the best case I've owned. It looks nice and is convenient enough to take anywhere. Well worth the money and is even better than some of my more expensive cases...
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Wow I have been looking for a case with an open back like that but never found one. Could u please post a review and some pics so more people can know about this case?

Carw said:
Wow I have been looking for a case with an open back like that but never found one. Could u please post a review and some pics so more people can know about this case?
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Here is a review from CypressIce in another thread. It is very thorough:
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It's here!!!
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Overall I am very happy with it. It's a decent shell that cradles the unit with a "leather" that wraps around that. I don't know how
genuine any of these materials are but they seem fine.
The ring in the middle seems to be where all the magic happens. It spins very easily.
In response to rndmnss's concern over the ring scratching the back of the infinity I spun my
infinity around in this thing like a propeller for a bit and after taking it out I couldn't see any
scratches, BUT the way the back of the infinity is polished (those circular patterns) I'm not sure
I would've been able to tell if it was scratching it. I to a picture with a playing card against the ring
to show just how close it really is. If I was really concerned about it scratching I would file just a
little off of the ring. There is enough there it shouldn't mess with functionality to lose a little.
The only problem i had was when using the case as a stand once it sat a little crooked after
looking around i seen that the back hadn't rotated completely. It was an easy adjustment and
hasn't happened since.
I wasn't sure about the edges at first. They look like they were melted to the right size but they
seem to grab the four corners just fine.
The cutouts are good everywhere for me. Volume and Power buttons seemed weird at first but
thats just because i was so use to them with no case. Camera also seems pretty protected.
There are only two positional grooves in the microfiber instead of three on most. Another one or two
would have been nice for versatility but these work just fine in both portrait and landscape orientations.
The thickness of it also works well. Feels slim yet thick enough that there is plenty to hold on to.
The case fits tight enough that there is NO room inside i would feel comfortable squeezing a stylus into
it but there is plenty of room to slide the clip on the stylus in the edge. I bend the clip so it would fit
more to my liking (not to hard or soft).
Spinning it 180 degrees and closing works great for charging. Without a dock to test with I'm not sure
if there is enough room to plug it into one when in this position.
Overall I really love it (especially for $15). Once I get a keyboard dock I will need to look at some other
options but this would still be great for when not using the dock and it comes in and out of the case easy
enough you could swap between this another case without any trouble.
This is the listing I used
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160888793528?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Bought it on 10/04 and it arrived on 10/12
Hope this helps.
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I had bought mine from the same listing. I haven't had any problems with it whatsoever and am very happy with my purchase.
EDIT: Forgot to say that you won't be able to use the dock with this case.
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looks like just what i was looking for. might order soon... thx for the reply:good:

Wow,
Pretty sweet!
It protects the corners.
Wish I could run to a store a get it right now.
Nice case.

Yeah I got one of those for my iPad. It a great type of case but it really adds quiet a bit of bulk, which is what I'm actually trying to avoid with the whole skin + transleeve thing here. I mean what's the point of buying a tablet this thin when I'm just going to add a cover which adds so much bulk.
I hate to say it but apple knew what they were doing when they made the smart cover + case. Gives enough protection while still keeping the tab slim. I don't know what more you could ask for.
The Asus transleeve had good potential except for the fact that the build quality is apparently horrible and it didn't really have a closing mechanism to keep the cover from flopping around. Also the whole scratching thing (but the skin would have kinda protected it from that).
I'm sure I would have got a few looks from those iPad owners when i folded up that weird origami stand.
Oh well ill just buy a standard sleeve then ... disappointed.

I don't worry about the glass very much. It's Gorilla glass 2, which can take quite a beating. heck, I dropped an inifinity onto a concrete floor from about five feet. Glass was prefectly fine. Can't say that about the rest of the case; metal bend, plastic cracked through.
Personally, I just bought a netbook sleeve for storage and transportation. Bought a portable folding stand. I keep the charger, stand, and various cables in sleeve pouch. Not perfect, but works enough. Then again, I wasn't trying to have an Android iPad.

I'd really like a "smart cover" type of case too. I know Asus sells one, but the engineering seems to be pretty bad.

Samsung book cover for Tab S review/discussion thread

This will be quick. Two things:
Expensive
Worth it
Best quality case I've ever owned.
Mod edit: Please use this thread for reviews/discussions regarding book cover.

Tab s book cover functionality?
mitchellvii said:
This will be quick. Two things:
Expensive
Worth it
Best quality case I've ever owned.
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Hmm

Just bought one myself. It is very nice. I wish there was a tab or something to grab to open though.
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Nice review. To condense it:
$$$
!!!
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Early impressions were that people didn't like the snap method of affixing the case but I didn't have any issue with it and I like it.
My major criticism is with the edges of the case which have a raw, unfinished feel to them. If the cases were leather I would expect those edges to soften up with time but with this poly material, I don't know.
A major plus is that the cover doesn't add much bulk.
I had a difficult time finding a cover in my city. The one (the only one) a local Best Buy was carrying wasn't even in the Samsung section. The Samsung employees couldn't find it. I found it -- It was laying flat on a generic shelf labeled "tablet essentials".
Go figure.

I'm waiting on mine from Samsung. com. Is it heavy? Thanks.

kliu888 said:
I'm waiting on mine from Samsung. com. Is it heavy? Thanks.
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No quite light and folds behind quite flat when needed.

Case looks beautiful but I can't get the buttons to hold it up. What am I doing wrong?
Edit -- nvm I just had to push them harder!!! Works great.

Are you guys talking about this one?
Samsung - Book Cover for Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 - Titanium Bronze
Model: EF-BT800BBEGUJ SKU: 7078233
$39.99
ON SALE
Regular Price: $69.99
You Save: $30.00
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SysAdmNj said:
Are you guys talking about this one?
Samsung - Book Cover for Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 - Titanium Bronze
Model: EF-BT800BBEGUJ SKU: 7078233
$39.99
ON SALE
Regular Price: $69.99
You Save: $30.00
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Yes, well worth $40 in my opinion. Actually I was happy when I thought it cost me $70.

troysbama1 said:
Yes, well worth $40 in my opinion. Actually I was happy when I thought it cost me $70.
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Agreed just bought it and I love this case.

troysbama1 said:
Yes, well worth $40 in my opinion. Actually I was happy when I thought it cost me $70.
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Here in Denmark, it was shipped for free if you placed an preorder before the 3rd of July . I agree, it's definitely a quality cover.

Love the bronze of the tablet. But the book cover bronze is a bit gaudy.

tynor said:
Here in Denmark, it was shipped for free if you placed an preorder before the 3rd of July . I agree, it's definitely a quality cover.
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Just picked it up 2 days ago when it when on sale at Best Buy. I think Samsung finally got it right with this case!!!

My accessories came today including this case and I'll be stalling it tonight after I put on my screen protectors. I love the size and texture of the case, the closure is very strong. It's definitely worth getting over the 3rd party cases.

kingofthebraves said:
What are your thoughts for everyday use guys? Has functionality and usability been compromised with design? I'm checking the reviews and I'm worried the flap at the back can get annoying because it does not hold unto place unless you set the magnets in.
What about long term use and wear?
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Not sure what you're asking about magnets. The magnets are strong and once you get used to the folding schemes it easy to switch.
As far as long term wear my only concern is with the snaps. Only time will tell. This is by far the nicest case Samsung has ever made. I have their case for the note 8 and the note 2, never used either one for long. I don't think I'll even look at other cases for this, unless I want one with keyboard.

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Not sure what you're asking about magnets. The magnets are strong and once you get used to the folding schemes it easy to switch.
As far as long term wear my only concern is with the snaps. Only time will tell. This is by far the nicest case Samsung has ever made. I have their case for the note 8 and the note 2, never used either one for long. I don't think I'll even look at other cases for this, unless I want one with keyboard.
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I was pertaining to the other half of the rear flap that does not attach it's to the rear of the tablet. Doesn't it flop around when holding with one hand since it doesn't have any magnets? I e been looking at reviews of this case (not that much) and everyone is saying it's a really nice cade, pro ably the first case made by Samsung with that high praise. I usually just buy the generic ones from Amazon that have screen on and off function for 8 dollars lol

kingofthebraves said:
I was pertaining to the other half of the rear flap that does not attach it's to the rear of the tablet. Doesn't it flop around when holding with one hand since it doesn't have any magnets? I e been looking at reviews of this case (not that much) and everyone is saying it's a really nice cade, pro ably the first case made by Samsung with that high praise. I usually just buy the generic ones from Amazon that have screen on and off function for 8 dollars lol
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No. When folding the cover back you simply fold the flap underneath leaving the camera exposed and it doesn't flop around. Love it.

kingofthebraves said:
I was pertaining to the other half of the rear flap that does not attach it's to the rear of the tablet. Doesn't it flop around when holding with one hand since it doesn't have any magnets? I e been looking at reviews of this case (not that much) and everyone is saying it's a really nice cade, pro ably the first case made by Samsung with that high praise. I usually just buy the generic ones from Amazon that have screen on and off function for 8 dollars lol
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No flapping around in fact I have found that flap is the easy way to pull tab from case.

gottahavit said:
No flapping around in fact I have found that flap is the easy way to pull tab from case.
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I have now justified my 50 dollar purchase lol thanks guys

i really love the book cover on my 10.5