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....
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004IQ04YY/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
I bought this one when it was $20.00.... ridiculous price now, though.....
IPad KB cases work for the TP, just a heads up. I epoxy'd some foam at the bottom of the mount for the tablet to make it fit a bit more snug, but it's not necessary, considering the camera doesn't work, anyway.
Do some fishing on Amazon.... for 20, the case is well worth it...... not so much for that current ridiculous asking price, though....
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Thanks,
I was looking into buying this one:
http://www.amazon.com/ZAGGmate-Alum...=UTF8&qid=1347836439&sr=8-1&keywords=zaggmate
It's for ipad 1, which is pretty much the same size as the touchpad. But the price is ridiculous. There are chinese made ones that look exactly like the Zaggmate for cheap but they are only compatible with ipad 2 & 3.
I'll look into an apple keyboard cover see if I can find anything for cheap.
guys here for 20$!!!
http://www.bensoutlet.com/products/logitech-bluetooth
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guys here for 20$!!!
http://www.bensoutlet.com/products/logitech-bluetooth
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Damn, they only ship within US.
BTW, for people who are ordering this, it will work with the Touchpad but it won't fit as a case. Something to consider.
I am looking for a case that basically converts the touchpad into a netbook. Meaning no flappy leather. I can't find anything solid that I can use on my lap. I was just about to make a thread about this.
Something that just snaps the touchpad in and folds open like a laptop (meaning you don't snap it in and out of a case)
If I had access to a 3d printer i would just make one
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I am looking for a case that basically converts the touchpad into a netbook. Meaning no flappy leather. I can't find anything solid that I can use on my lap. I was just about to make a thread about this.
Something that just snaps the touchpad in and folds open like a laptop (meaning you don't snap it in and out of a case)
If I had access to a 3d printer i would just make one
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Something like this? Although it's for ipad 2 but I wonder if it's possible to do any mods to make the touchpad fit.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Note...-Case-for-iPad-2-4000mAh-power/555225130.html
This one looks a lot better and I think it would fit the touchpad but it's damn expensive.
http://thebrydge.com/
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guys here for 20$!!!
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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EDIT: remove "not" from "not using an android keyboard"
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?
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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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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!
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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?
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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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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
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Price: $19.99
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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?
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Not sure what you are looking at?
From amazon page:
Wacces Bluetooth keyboard leather case for iPad 16GB 32GB 64GB
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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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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.
Does anyone recommend a sleeve to travel with the tablet and dock? I'm looking for a tight fit so that it doesn't take much space.
Since I live in The Netherlands I would appreciate one that is purchasable in Europe.
Nice protective sleeve/case
I bought this one, it's extremely cheap with free worldwide shipping. It looks good, and feels soft on the inside. It has a black texture just like the picture shows.
http://dx.com/p/protective-inner-case-for-asus-10-eee-pc-1000-umpc-laptops-18432
It's from dealextreme, I'm actually really happy with my purchase, all I need to know is if it fits nice. From looking at the specs it should fit, with the dock.
Alkzn said:
I bought this one, it's extremely cheap with free worldwide shipping. It looks good, and feels soft on the inside. It has a black texture just like the picture shows.
http://dx.com/p/protective-inner-case-for-asus-10-eee-pc-1000-umpc-laptops-18432
It's from dealextreme, I'm actually really happy with my purchase, all I need to know is if it fits nice. From looking at the specs it should fit, with the dock.
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Nice, thank you. Though I do think it may look somewhat cheap.
I'll just try TranSleeve from Transformer TF201 on Monday.
d14b0ll0s said:
I'll just try TranSleeve from Transformer TF201 on Monday.
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Does the keyboard fit in that thing?
tommedema said:
Does the keyboard fit in that thing?
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No, it's only for the tablet itself, but I believe it is actually more convenient (a protecting case works fine for me when using both). Thought you might still be interested I've just got myself the TF201 TranSleeve and it's a really nice addition. Fits the Infinity like a charm. It is sth I actually need while having the dock disconnected. Otherwise the dock gives me similar "functionality" (protecting the screen and having the tablet work in various positions)
Here is the official webpage: http://www.asus.com/Peripherals_Acc...s/Eee_Pad_Transformer_Prime_TF201_TranSleeve/
Holding it feels really nice, I think ASUS made quite a good job with this one. There is a "Dual" version coming, which can cover the dock too, but I'm not sure if or when it is going to be available in Europe:
http://ae.asus.com/en/Peripherals_A...ssories/ASUS_Transformer_Pad_TranSleeve_Dual/
Any idea on pricing?
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Any idea on pricing?
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Depends on where you live. Should be around 40 USD each in the US. Not sure why, but I got mine in Poland for about half that (normally electronics and peripherals are somewhat more expensive here than in the US).
I bought this one; http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006C64C6E/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
I don't have it yet, nor the infinity, but if the Prime and TF300 fit as well as they say then the TF700 should be fine. I don't know about availability in Europe. I should be receiving both items in the next couple of days.
I'll go with something out of these or similar. Already talked with this shop directly and they confirmed they can do custom size sleeve. Send them dimensions of infinity+dock and all is well.
Love the retro style :cyclops:
There are many more shops on etsy with ipad/imac/tablet sleves, covers, hoodies etc.
Not all are willing to create custom sizes.
Maybe, if Infinity goes really popular, they will include it as an option.
These linen sleeves look really nice. Had one of those for my laptop. Unfortunately some "cloth dust" (less than threads - many tiny pieces of linen) would stay on the screen and keyboard.
Alkzn said:
I bought this one, it's extremely cheap with free worldwide shipping. It looks good, and feels soft on the inside. It has a black texture just like the picture shows.
http://dx.com/p/protective-inner-case-for-asus-10-eee-pc-1000-umpc-laptops-18432
It's from dealextreme, I'm actually really happy with my purchase, all I need to know is if it fits nice. From looking at the specs it should fit, with the dock.
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I'd like to know if this fits...I might go ahead and get one if it does, that seems more like what I want.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160730277915 fits well，already checked . in good condition and great quality ，tablet or tablet with keyboard dock both fit well .
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I found these on Amazon Germany:
http://www.amazon.de/s/ref=nb_sb_no...SUS+Transformer+Pad+TF700T+SIMON+PIKE&x=0&y=0
they look really nice and if you google for the brand then there are some reports they are really good.
I'll give an review if I get one.
Or does somebody own one by any chance?
I have a black neoprene netbook sleeve i used on my og transformer. Fits the tablet with and without the dock. Maybe a little thicker than you're looking for, but offers some drop protection
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I have a black neoprene netbook sleeve i used on my og transformer. Fits the tablet with and without the dock. Maybe a little thicker than you're looking for, but offers some drop protection
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I got myself the same, it's ok, no zippers and all, light and thin, but it does leave tiny bits of fibre on the device, not sure why, as this is an artificial material, perhaps it's just flying all around.
I have this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ASUS-EeePad...K_iPad_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item1c22d82916
It's stretchy.
Bye.
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I bought this one; http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006C64C6E/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
I don't have it yet, nor the infinity, but if the Prime and TF300 fit as well as they say then the TF700 should be fine. I don't know about availability in Europe. I should be receiving both items in the next couple of days.
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Let us know how this one is. Out of the cases I've seen on Amazon, this one looks the best for my needs.
Don't look only at sleeves marketed for the TF700T...
I took my TF700T w/ dock into Best Buy yesterday to try it for fit in what ever they had on the shelves. I found a sleeve that's marketed for the HP mini fit my tablet like a glove. It does have an external pocket where keep the charging cable, AC adapter, and the microfiber cloth. Only costs $20USD.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olstemplatemapper.jsp?skuId=9926416&type=product&tab=7&id=1218196187925
I just checked Amazon, and they have the same sleeve for $8.35USD. http://www.amazon.com/HP-WV594AA-10-2-Inch-Sleeve/dp/B003UT7QD2 Seems I paid BB a bit over $11USD for the privilege of being able to actually touch the product, physically compare multiple products, and to get the product right away. But it also proves the product isn't a BB exclusive. Probably should be able to find it anywhere in the world where the HP mini is sold.
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I took my TF700T w/ dock into Best Buy yesterday to try it for fit in what ever they had on the shelves. I found a sleeve that's marketed for the HP mini fit my tablet like a glove. It does have an external pocket where keep the charging cable, AC adapter, and the microfiber cloth. Only costs $20USD.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olstemplatemapper.jsp?skuId=9926416&type=product&tab=7&id=1218196187925
I just checked Amazon, and they have the same sleeve for $8.35USD. http://www.amazon.com/HP-WV594AA-10-2-Inch-Sleeve/dp/B003UT7QD2 Seems I paid BB a bit over $11USD for the privilege of being able to actually touch the product, physically compare multiple products, and to get the product right away. But it also proves the product isn't a BB exclusive. Probably should be able to find it anywhere in the world where the HP mini is sold.
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Bummer.
It's normally good to compare. I bought mine on an e-auction (not ebay, but similar) for like ~$3, it's meant for netbooks too.
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...
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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?
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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?
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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.
I have posted elsewhere about wanting to try using a tiny bluetooth keyboard with my N4.
A few days after Christmas I decided to take the plunge. I ordered this Samsung Galaxy S3 slider keyboard. The dimensions of the S3 are nearly identical to the N4. Unlike some of the other S3 keyboards that I looked at, this one features a backlight and is made to slide out from behind it. I figured that, worst case scenario, I would cut out the S3-shaped "tray" and epoxy the sliding mechanism to the bottom of a cheap case.
The keyboard arrived yesterday and it is better than I'd hoped. I now have a fully functional, mostly convenient slide-out keyboard for my N4!
The packaging was nicer than I expected, given my experience with cheap Chinese bluetooth keyboards. They keyboard seems sturdy and well made as well, albeit with relatively small keys. It pairs easily with my N4.
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This keyboard allows you to tilt the phone up and features a backlight.
Happily, I did not have to cut the tray off of the sliders -- it is made to be removed! It slides on and off and locks into place securely.
As expected, the Nexus 4 fit into the tray nearly perfectly. The places where the cut-outs do not fit are:
1.) the power button
2.) volume buttons
3.) headphone jack
4.) flash (sorry for the poor quality; you can barely make out the camera lense in the left-most cut-out, and the flash is below it, unseen)
5.) the S3 is apparently more curved at the corners, so the N4 will not sit completely flush in the tray while the bottom corners are present.
On the other hand, the USB port lined up fine.
In order the make the N4 fit, I had to trim away at the tray. Sadly, my dremel has died. The tray is made of soft TPU plastic, though, so I was able to cut away at it with an x-acto knife. I widened the holes for the power button and volume buttons and removed the curves from the bottom corners entirely. (I have not yet bothered modifying the cut-out for the flash or the headphone jack.) I am going to wait until I have a new dremel before trying to neaten up the cuts.
My N4 snaps in perfectly!
It makes for a thick phone. My N4 resembles a bar of soap when snapped into the keyboard. It's nice to have the option to use it with a keyboard, though! And I can remove it easily whenever I don't need a physical keyboard.
With your n4 in place whats the new dimensions?
Just trying to figure out if its an attachment I'd leave on all the time or just keep handy for when I need it.
How's the keyboard attached to the case? You get a nexus4 diztronic hardcase put the keyboard on that with some super glue,after removing the gs3 case, then bam the first real keyboard case for the nexus 4
"Vanilla android >jail broken iOS>90" TV's"
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With your n4 in place whats the new dimensions?
Just trying to figure out if its an attachment I'd leave on all the time or just keep handy for when I need it.
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The keyboard is 19mm thick, which I assume doesn't include the tray. The N4 is 9.1mm thick. I'd guess that the whole kaboodle is just under 29mm thick.
androidfoshizzle said:
How's the keyboard attached to the case? You get a nexus4 diztronic hardcase put the keyboard on that with some super glue,after removing the gs3 case, then bam the first real keyboard case for the nexus 4
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No super glue required here! The keyboard is the case; the removable "tray" that attaches to the keyboard is basically a case for the back of the phone.
So it's essentially a hardcase with a removable keyboard. Rather than popping the phone out of the tray, I can just slide the tray off the keyboard and am left with my sleek N4 in a hardcase that covers the back, sides, a lip along the top, and a lip along half of the bottom.
:thumbup: thump up for DIY effort!
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29mm so not very practical for every day use but could be very useful in other situations.
How responsive is the keyboard itself? Any noticeable delay on input?
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29mm so not very practical for every day use but could be very useful in other situations.
How responsive is the keyboard itself? Any noticeable delay on input?
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I won't be putting it into the pocket of any skinny jeans, that's for sure. I mostly wear cargo pants and coats with pockets, though. I will have to measure when I get home. It feels about as thick in the hand as the original Sidekick.
The keyboard is very responsive. No noticeable delay. If anything it's too responsive; I'm still getting used to the key layout and I keep grazing stray keys.
Wow very nice! Too thick for my taste though! I wish the phone would fold over to cover the screen!
Very cool... Nice setup for the keyboard option!
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Wow very nice! Too thick for my taste though! I wish the phone would fold over to cover the screen!
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Here's one like that:
http://www.chinavasion.com/china/wh...ies/Bluetooth_Keyboard_For_Samsung_Galaxy_S3/
It occurs to me that I could easily take a hard TPU case and, using the S3 tray as a guide, cut the necessary slots into the back of it to enable me to attach the keyboard. That way I don't have to modify the S3 tray and have a decent case with optional keyboard.
After using my N4 with the keyboard attached for most of today, I am more pleased with it than I expected. I am getting better at typing on its small keys. The weight and size do not bother me. The battery drain from leaving bluetooth on is negligible. And several times I have needed to type long strings and it came in really handy.
I think that my next step will be to try to cut slots in my old TPU case to make it work with the keyboard.
Has anyone seen this - http://9to5mac.com/2013/01/02/iphon...Apple+Intelligence)&utm_content=Google+Reader
Is something like that possible for the Nexus?
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Has anyone seen this - http://9to5mac.com/2013/01/02/iphon...Apple+Intelligence)&utm_content=Google+Reader
Is something like that possible for the Nexus?
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Iiinteresting... I love how thin the keyboard is! The tray that the iPhone snaps into has a diagram on it just like the one I have, so I suspect a common manufacturer.
Since this one is magnetic, I bet one could just remove the magnets from the existing tray and put them into pretty much any other case. The only issue is that the iPhone is so much shorter than the N4, so the keyboard is going to be somewhat narrower. Still. I'm sorely tempted to order this and play with it.
This is pretty sweet! I too wonder if it'd be possible to make this keyboard work with a different case. Basically the only thing that'd make me like the N4 more is if it had a keyboard. Maybe I should just wait until one is manufactured. But will that happen, or is the user base too small?
I fear that the user base might be too small.
I actually think I might do this. I'm sick of using on screen keyboards.
Thanks for the cool idea!
I left the comfortable confines of a physical keyboard once, for the N1. After a year, I picked up a G2 from eBay and it was a huge relief to have a real keyboard back.
The iPhone keyboard linked above looks nice and thin, and gluing magnets to a case of your choice sounds even easier than what I did. I'd go that way. And if you do, please come back and post some pics!
danguyf said:
I left the comfortable confines of a physical keyboard once, for the N1. After a year, I picked up a G2 from eBay and it was a huge relief to have a real keyboard back.
The iPhone keyboard linked above looks nice and thin, and gluing magnets to a case of your choice sounds even easier than what I did. I'd go that way. And if you do, please come back and post some pics!
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nice i wish they did more slim keyboards for the nexus 4
Pretty happy I didn't buy this thing. Did exactly what I thought it would do.
aww, so sad, I ordered and it's being shipped already, it looks quite useless
FYI, I'm a google fan boy, but kinda disappointed by nexus 9's build quality and now this magic cover. Nexus 6's build quality seems much better though
A sh*t... I ordered it, and it's also already being shipped.............
This looks completely useless indeed ! :crying::crying::crying:
I almost ordered this. But the more I thought about it the more I realized that it doesn't protect the tablet very well.. yes the "pull down the corner to activate the camera feature" is pretty cool. But how often am I going to be using the rear camera?
I decided to go with the Moko slim folio case instead.. it's less expensive. More protective. And does exactly what I need a case to do
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That could be cool... Could be. But I dont think that it merits a purchase. That video kinda make it look ineffective.
rymanh said:
I almost ordered this. But the more I thought about it the more I realized that it doesn't protect the tablet very well..
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People have to understand there is a difference between a "case" and a "cover". A case offers some level of protection, from minimal to great, a cover, however, does not and would not have been designed to. So to expect something to function in a manner that it was not meant to would be illogical. Do you expect a dog to meow or a cat to bark?
With that said, I was truly looking forward to the magic cover because I don't want to cover up my beautiful Nexus 9 with an ugly, bulky case. I just wanted a nice, thin cover that can double as a stand. I was even willing to pay $40 for it but the fact that it falls off so easily is a deal break.
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People have to understand there is a difference between a "case" and a "cover". A case offers some level of protection, from minimal to great, a cover, however, does not and would not have been designed to. So to expect something to function in a manner that it was not meant to would be illogical. Do you expect a dog to meow or a cat to bark?
With that said, I was truly looking forward to the magic cover because I don't want to cover up my beautiful Nexus 9 with an ugly, bulky case. I just wanted a nice, thin cover that can double as a stand. I was even willing to pay $40 for it but the fact that it falls off so easily is a deal break.
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yeah, I agree, it's supposed to be able to hold the nexus 9 somehow when we just holding the cover, like Apple's smart cover does with iPad.
anyway, I will have it today, so let's see what I'll get
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yeah, I agree, it's supposed to be able to hold the nexus 9 somehow when we just holding the cover, like Apple's smart cover does with iPad.
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I've always doubted it would've worked as well as Apple's smart cover because the latter has the support of a full strip of magnet along the side where the former doesn't. I wonder why HTC/Google chose to do this. It's like building a house without any beams.
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anyway, I will have it today, so let's see what I'll get
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Please do share with us your experience.
woshiweili said:
I've always doubted it would've worked as well as Apple's smart cover because the latter has the support of a full strip of magnet along the side where the former doesn't. I wonder why HTC/Google chose to do this. It's like building a house without any beams.
Please do share with us your experience.
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Ok, I just got it, it feels pretty premium and thick. I'm at work now so I can't try it on my nexus 9 yet but I took unboxing picture of it for you guys
Sorry I can't either post links or images yet due to my number of posts
dropbox.com/sc/5aqw5pg567yduy6/AADn7s9AslLlIfzO68WDhy8Wa
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Got mine today. Getting shipped back tomorrow. Only positive thing about it is how well the origami design works for a stand. The magnets to not hold our self align the cover very well. Magnets don't seem to be strong enough to keep the tanker from sliding down and off the stand when on a hard surface at certain angles. Huge disappointment for me
very niceee
Folding back the corner covering the camera auto-launches the camera, which is a nice touch. That said, this style of cover was never something I was interested in but I'd love to see another case that uses the camera launch.
i know this goes against most people views, but i like it,
have just ordered me one from amazon for £25
I hate cases with back on just think adds to much weight and makes it to wide. I normally keep my tablet in a proper zip up case when not using it, so to have this to protect screen
looks good to me
will let people know once i get it how it is!
Complete garbage. AVOID!
1. Only one "standing" angle - and N9 is almost perpendicular to the surface, so you have to put a pencil underneath to make it "look at you"
2. When standing - pushing volume buttons knocks N9 off the magnets, it can potentially fall flat on the desk (or OFF the desk)
3. Magnets are weak, and folding cover is actually very awkward. This is NOWHERE near the nice iPad magnetic cover
Total waste of my money.
I got this today, already printed the return label from Amazon.
It's 100% useless. Doesn't stick well at all, and literally is not functional. Amazing they could have thought this would have been a useful accessory.
Magic cover looks nice. Will wait until the price drops.
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nexus9
No se no me combence del todo esta funda me gusta mas la del ipone
a little disappointed
a poor man's version of the ipad smart cover.
what a complete rip off.
Moshi makes a versacover with the same origami design but they were smart enough to include the "shell" so it stays on.
Hopefully they design one for the nexus 9.
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a poor man's version of the ipad smart cover.
what a complete rip off.
Moshi makes a versacover with the same origami design but they were smart enough to include the "shell" so it stays on.
Hopefully they design one for the nexus 9.
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oooh! That one looks nice! I've been looking for a case/stand/cover that doesn't completely cover up the beautiful back of the Nexus 9. I, too hope they make a Nexus 9 version.