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Due to a lack of official cases I was wandering what people here would recommend ? Personally I would need one that also holds a mac keyboard and mouse, but would also be good to share any that you think are a good size, quality and style.

lumpaywk said:
Due to a lack of official cases I was wandering what people here would recommend ? Personally I would need one that also holds a mac keyboard and mouse, but would also be good to share any that you think are a good size, quality and style.
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Actually there are two official cases - sleeves actually - one is by Incipio - its a basic sleeve case and works fine - it has a matching color strip to coordinate with your keyboard color ( if that really matters ) - its OK but overpricied. Got mine for $34.95 because they were priced wrong and the store honored the marked price. They are normally 49.95 I believe which is a bit expensive for a nylon case. You can get a real leather case for other devices for that price.
Here's a video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjsQFAJF9K4
There is also another very similar sleeve available also from the Microsoft stores, but I don't recall the name.
Both are available from the walk-in Microsoft stores, and I imagine should be available from the online store as well. Don't think any case made for the Surface will hold a Macbook keyboard and mouse though. These cases are made just big enough for the surface and its own keyboard.

K cool, sorry I'm in the uk and so have not seen these, it looks really nice maybe will have to think about a sleeve in a laptop bag. All I need to do is find a uk reseller.

ROCK Texture for the Window Surface. Simple but not shabby case.
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That rock one looks like it'll suffer from the same issues as the stock samgung one i had on my xe700, there is nothing clipping it shut so its free to open up and flap about on its own..
I'm currently waiting for this one to arrive from Amazon..
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00A1F22JG/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
Will let you know how I get on it with as I'm in the UK as well.

There's a (very weak) magnet in the Touch/Type covers... not enough to hold them closed very well, but it helps. (I think its main purpose is actually to trigger the "is the cover closed?" sensor.) This cover could offer the same.
That said, given the great durability of the Surface's magnesium body and the fact that pretty much everybody will have a cover already, I don't really see the need for this. It amuses my that they provide their own kickstand (after covering the built-in one)... although this one is probably adjustable-angle, which the built-in one is not.

Can it be used with a touch keyboard - If not, that kind of is a deal killer. Price is also a little steep.
I am using a case I bought on Amazon made by Manvex for $15. Its a great case, works great with the keyboard, and has a magnetic clasp. the only bad part is it sits around the screen edge and makes it tough to swipe in. I contacted the company and they are in the process of redesigning it to solve that problem. If they incorporate a similar fitting system to this one, it will be a great case.

Given that most of the bottom of the tablet ()everything except the corners) is uncovered when open, Touch and Type covers should connect with no problem.

Trig0r said:
That rock one looks like it'll suffer from the same issues as the stock samgung one i had on my xe700, there is nothing clipping it shut so its free to open up and flap about on its own..
I'm currently waiting for this one to arrive from Amazon..
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00A1F22JG/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
Will let you know how I get on it with as I'm in the UK as well.
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There is a rubber band to actually close the flip so it will not open.

The one I mentioned has turned up, works fine..
Certainly worth the £13 lol

For those that can't wait for the qi chargers..

I got tired of waiting for a charger next to the bed. I came across this on Amazon:
http://goo.gl/TCXCw
Its the Samsung desktop charger. If you look at the image of it,it fits my nexus 4 perfectly.
My first thought was... hmm I plan on a case yet too. The thing is, the phone sits a bit forward so I think there is enough clearance on the back of the phone. I have my case coming ( http://goo.gl/tHhAo ) on Monday. Even if its a bit tight on the left and right side of phone, I could always take the dremel to the sides of the cradle a bit. I do not think it will require much shaved off.
It sits really nice in the dock and is very stable. Plus I put a nice NFC tag on it so it does all the auto stuff as soon as I slip it it.

joey3002 said:
I got tired of waiting for a charger next to the bed. I came across this on Amazon:
http://goo.gl/TCXCw
Its the Samsung desktop charger. If you look at the image of it,it fits my nexus 4 perfectly.
My first thought was... hmm I plan on a case yet too. The thing is, the phone sits a bit forward so I think there is enough clearance on the back of the phone. I have my case coming ( http://goo.gl/tHhAo ) on Monday. Even if its a bit tight on the left and right side of phone, I could always take the dremel to the sides of the cradle a bit. I do not think it will require much shaved off.
It sits really nice in the dock and is very stable. Plus I put a nice NFC tag on it so it does all the auto stuff as soon as I slip it it.
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Can you please please please report back when you get your case and let us know how it goes? Looking for a cheap solution like this to use at work but I'm also using this case: http://goo.gl/HfhhW
I sprung for the fancy panasonic wireless charger for home/bedside but I'd like an upright dock at work to be able to use it as a clock/newsfeed/etc.
Thanks!

So if it fits perfectly without a case I'm figuring a bumper won't work here?
EDIT: Just saw that you mentioned that, I meant width wise since the bumper makes the phone noticeably wider.

I bought the same, works perfect, use the LG charger though, the dock bundled one is 700mah
One more thing, no cases will (probably) work with this, I use w/o case.
Another thing, if you want to do that math here're the dimensions infuse 4g dimension and nexus 4 dimensions
upon comparison, seems like galaxy s3 dimensions are close match too!

the case I ordered has shipped according to amazon. I will get a picture of the base with the phone on it (with the case).
I hope I will be able to just take a tiny bit off and it will work in the dock with the case. You have to love the dremel

joey3002 said:
the case I ordered has shipped according to amazon. I will get a picture of the base with the phone on it (with the case).
I hope I will be able to just take a tiny bit off and it will work in the dock with the case. You have to love the dremel
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Any luck?

Pics or it didn't happen

Virtue94 said:
So if it fits perfectly without a case I'm figuring a bumper won't work here?
EDIT: Just saw that you mentioned that, I meant width wise since the bumper makes the phone noticeably wider.
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I have the same dock (desktop version and a separate car version) and the Google bumper. They do not work together.

I'm wondering if a note 2 dock will work with a N4 with bumper case. I'll have to do the math
EDIT: well, the Note 2 is 80.5mm width, the N4 width with bumper is 74mm. It would wiggle in the cradle.
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I have the same dock (desktop version and a separate car version) and the Google bumper. They do not work together.
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Wait ... I currently use an Infuse and have a car dock. Are you saying teh Nexus 4 will fit?
My Nexus 4 is on order and in theory should have arrived today. I'll report back ehre when I try it too, of course.
I was debating between the Nexus 4 and the S3, and did finally also order the S3 from AT&T by talking them into letting me upgrade early.
I KNOW the S3 fits the Infuse car dock, I've used a friend's, and it would be incredible if the Nexus 4 fits as well!

Just got mine and it's great! The phone slips in and our with ease and I don't care about the slower charging speed as the pine only goes in the dock at night (so I can use the phone as an alarm clock)
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pics coming shortly.. I grinded the sides a little and it works perfect with the tpu I bought in the first post..

Here are the pics. Its actually is hardly noticeable when the phone is docked.
Both the dock and the case were linked in the first post btw..
I plan on ordering a 2nd dock for the office..
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Thin, S4 Kickstand case ..

I'm using a Seido Active now, and its ok .. but the kickstand is landscape only I read a lot in portrait. The Aduro cases (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aduro-Shell...t=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item5af247814e) are near perfect but only in black and 'look' very cheap. I'm willing to pay more for a well made version of the same case but despite its insane popularity no major vendor has taken up this challenge. Anything out there i'm missing ?

I'm interested in something like this too. For me it would be more like the Neo Hybrid with a kickstand.
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trichert said:
I'm using a Seido Active now, and its ok .. but the kickstand is landscape only I read a lot in portrait. The Aduro cases (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aduro-Shell...t=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item5af247814e) are near perfect but only in black and 'look' very cheap. I'm willing to pay more for a well made version of the same case but despite its insane popularity no major vendor has taken up this challenge. Anything out there i'm missing ?
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You can find this case and holster combo under several different names and with a few different patterns on the back. I picked mine up at the T-Mobile store (wasn't nearly as cheap though), and have been very happy with it. I actually like the way it looks, but the main advantage for me is the grippy feel. I will not drop the phone in this case. The kickstand works well, I use it in portrait mode quite a bit. My only complaint with this setup is that I am always getting my shirt caught in the holster when putting the phone in. I've pinched my finger a couple of times too. I haven't seen any version of this in a color other than black though...
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It's the second most stable kickstand (overall for portrait & landscape) that I've seen.
But I have had more stable kickstands on my S3. This one still tips over if you even breath on it the wrong way.
Great for just setting it the table and watching it. But if you think you're going to type or tap on the screen, then you're going to find yourself picking it up all the time because it tips over easily. More so in portrait than landscape.
I'm disappointed with every single kickstand case I've seen so far.
If Samsung hadn't put the camera flash UNDER the lens, then the kickstand latch could have been moved further up the phone, resulting in a more stable kickstand design.
Manufacturers can get around this by putting the top of the kickstand latch "around" the flash. But I haven't seen any do this yet.
Another thing that would make the kickstand more stable is if the kickstand were "wider" by maybe 3/8" on each side.

I've got no complaints with the stability of this case. One has to have realistic expectations though of what can be accomplished with a non bulky built in kickstand... If I need something more solid or adjustable, I use my Joby grip tight micro stand (available here). This is a great little tripod with some tilt adjustability. Works wonderfully in landscape mode. if I want it in portrait, I unscrew the grip and put it on a small tripod. This is solid:

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I've got no complaints with the stability of this case. One has to have realistic expectations though of what can be accomplished with a non bulky built in kickstand...
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I have realistic expectations and I'm talking from experience, since I have this case also.
Now THIS kickstand case for the S3 was just as slim (if not slimmer) and it was WAAAY more stable in both kickstand orientations. I could type & tap at the screen all day and the phone never tipped over.
http://www.qmadix.com/snap-on/metalix-snap-on-cover-samsung-galaxy-siii-red.asp
I want a kickstand that is at least semi stable when tapping on the screen.
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Btw, I've had this case for a month now (the i-blason version). The case itself is decent. It never gets marked up. And it's the 2nd best kickstand I've found so far (the best one was unfortunately a JUNK case).
But if you use the kickstand regularly, it will eventually start wearing out the kickstand holder and the kickstand falls off the case.
Mine lasted about a month and a half and now the kickstand falls off a few times a week. I just snap it back into the case. But it's wearing out faster and faster.

Noreve Tradition B for Note 8

Hi,
here's a short review of the Noreve Tradition B Case for the Note 8. It's my first review, so don't judge too hard .
I've bought the Noreve case at it is genuine leather, offers two pockets for business cards / credit cards and a larger pocket for document(s).
It's a bit on the expensive side, I paid 79.90 Euro as I wanted the"Sable Vintage" Leather instead of the standard black Perpetuelle which costs 69.90 Euro.
Due to this the case was delivered three weeks after ordering (the standard version was on stock).
It came with a nice box containing the case packaged in a red bag:
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The case itself was looking beautiful, with a nice smell of leather:
The inside is made of leather as well with the mentioned pockets on the cover:
The Note 8 fits in nicely, the case holds it very firmly. All ports and buttons are accessible, even the SIM slot and the SD Card:
On the back you can see the hole for the camera and a small stand to stand up the device in landscape position:
The stand is locked with a small button so it won't open by accident:
It stands a lot more upright than with Samsung's book cover:
The only thing I am missing is a holder for a larger S-Pen as I prefer it over the small integrated one. I got around it by attaching it to the leather hinge on the side:
Not sure how stable this is on the long run but it works for now.
Conclusion
I am very happy with this case,it's well worth the money in my opinion. It's perfectly made, the leather is of very good quality. It adds a bit of weight to the device though (about 230g), but I can live with that. One thing to mention is that it does not powers off the note when closing it, I take this as a pro as there are discussions whether the magnets can harm the S-Pen accuracy, but it's worth noting.

I purchased the same exact Sable Vintage case. Yes it is expensive but I wanted to add some class to my tablet (which I feel it does). I am very satisfied with this purchase. I love the smell and feel of it. It is of excellent quality and I feel it will last as long as my tablet does (which I plan on using for a long time without upgrading to the latest and greatest based on the price of this case alone, lol). I get many head turns and questions about the case and if I can get them one. But I don't really respond because most people have an adverse reaction to the price of it. But I feel that it adds value to the tablet. So much so that I purchased a Noreve case for my wife's Note 10.1 (however for some reason hers does not fit as nicely as the Note 8 does)

Nice, love real leather.
On a side note, where did you get that larger stylus?

That's the Samsung Bluetooth S-Pen. It was on sale at Amazon and I was looking for a bigger pen anyway. It's really good for writing and the bluetoth works ok - though it looks a bit dumb if you really use it to make phone calls. But still better than holding the Note to your ear...
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tmichel said:
That's the Samsung Bluetooth S-Pen. It was on sale at Amazon and I was looking for a bigger pen anyway. It's really good for writing and the bluetoth works ok - though it looks a bit dumb if you really use it to make phone calls. But still better than holding the Note to your ear...
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Thanks will look into this

Verizon Moto Mod Case Review

I picked up the Moto Mod Case from Verizon a couple of days ago and figured I'd do a quick review for anyone else who was thinking about getting it.
I tend to be a person who likes to carry a lot of things with me just in case I need them. For a couple of years now I've had a small camera bag kept in my backpack that I take with me to and from work or anytime I travel. In that camera case were chargers and cables, some memory cards/flash drives and a multi-card reader. This was my "just in case" bag and worked well, except that it was relatively bulky and fat. Now that I have a Moto Z Force and I've picked up a couple of mods, I figured I'd look at the Mod Case as an alternative to this.
The case it's very nicely sized for me... while taller and wider than the camera bag I was using, it's about an inch less "fat", which means it fits better in my backpack where I have plenty of vertical space but didn't want my bag bulging so much.
The case itself is a relatively rigid shell wrapped in fabric. It feels like it's good quality. There's a carry handle at the top and a loop with a carbineer attached. The loop doesn't feel SUPER solid, so I don't think I'd ever risk hooking it on the outside of a bag and not worrying that it might get ripped away.
The zip feels good quality and has a double zipper head on it. When open you're presented with three "zones." The first zone is the inside cover. Here is a soft mesh pouch that closes with a zipper. In this pouch you can put chargers and cables, etc. There's a decent amount of space here, but do note that it's not overtly deep, perhaps a cm or 1/2 and inch. You can put bigger things in here, but they will bulge beyond the the normal thickness.
The next zone is a Mod "Folder." This is a flap that is attached to the case at the handle end. It's wrapped in a soft fabric/foam and has pouches for four mods, two on the top, two underneath. All three of the modes I have (JBL, Projector, Incipio Battery) as well as a couple of back fit very nicely in these pouches. Tight enough to hold them securely, but loose enough that it isn't super hard to get out. You will need to hands to remove them generally.
The final zone is the bottom of the case. Here are a couple more pouches made of the same material mounted to a board that is held in place by velcro. This is a nice option as you can use 'em for more mods if you want (or other small things) or take the bottom piece out all together to put in a larger item like a laptop chargers. The bottom is a little deeper than the pouch in the cover, but remember it's designed to handle two mods more or less touching each other.
Over all I was very impressed with the quality of the case. It feels really nice and seems like it'll do a good job. Further, I'm happy to report that it isn't branded as Verizon... there isn't a single Verizon logo on the bag at all so if that's would be a negative to you, you needn't worry. The bag is mostly black with a few red highlights (nod to verizon there I guess), and it has a small metal logo plate on the front that simply says: DROID.
Let me know if you have any specific questions and I'll do my best to answer them.
More pictures can be seen here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lohinz78xv6269c/AACzUtroTFTDDsudbmCra57xa?dl=0
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Nice review! I didn't even know this case existed as I just picked up my Moto Z yesterday. I might have to take a look at this case as I to carry around a bag (I have for years) and one designed a little more for Moto Mods would be handy.
Also, do you know any good sources (besides Verizon that is...) for reviews of Moto Mods?
They seem to be slim due to the phone's lack of popularity...

Probably the best place would be right here. I have three mods (other than the back plates).
Projector: I have a bit more involved review of the projector in another thread. But the short version: Cool toy, but not really worth the price unless you do a LOT of presentations. Works okay in a dim room, needs a pretty dark room for things like movies an TV shows that aren't really bright. If you've got the extra cash lying around it's nice to have an works great if it's dark enough.
Battery Pack: Highly recommended if you're a power user or often away from an outlet for extended period of time. Wireless charging if a nice add on. Doesn't add a lot of thickness and some (myself included) keep it on all the time except when using other mods.
JBL Speakers: Great sound and really nice if you use your phone a lot for music. Probably more expensive than comparable BT speakers, but also nice to not have to worry about pairing, also has a battery but can draw from phone battery too, so, unlike a BT speaker, if you run out of battery but still have some in your phone, you're okay. The kickstand is nice too... I actually used the Speaker mod on a plane trip just for the kickstand!

this case looks cool

just re-read that, and it is a great review. i bought this case this week, it is pretty cool, just need more mods to fill it up

Got the case and love it
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