I purchased the Moko case on Amazon that's 5.99 (free shipping for $25+ orders or amazon prime). My first impression was that it was rather cheaply made. Then again, you're paying 6 bucks for a case. I don't expect it to last long either- the corners are starting to show signs of wear and tear after only a weekend in my messenger bag (see pic below).
I bought the white one as you can see, but in reality, it comes as a very dull white color, almost grayish. The feel of the case isn't very sturdy. Since it is "white" it is prone to getting dirty pretty quickly, as it already has picked up some other colors from sitting inside my messenger bag.
I really like that there's a band for you to slip your hand in while reading. This is especially useful if you're on the train and you have your hand slipped through the strap (no one can take it from you easily and it won't fall out of your hands should you fall asleep). I also like that there's a second strap in the back, to hold the cover to the back so you don't have the cover flapping around.
The insides is a felt like material, with 2 memory card slots (I don't understand why they're there because the Note 8.0 doesn't read SD cards). It also has a pen loop as well. As someone mentioned in another thread, it appears that the bulk of Amazon's covers have an added loop on it. The loop is on the back so it's not intrusive. I do intend on getting the S-Pen w/ the eraser on top, so perhaps that pen loop would come in handy. The case like every other, also doubles as a stand for reading or for typing.
What really bothers me about this case is the insides where the top and the bottom doesn 't taper to the tablet and kind of bulges out a bit- I'm referring to the picture below w/ the Samsung logo- you can see that the case sticks out and not flat against the tablet. It's not a functional flaw but more of a cosmetic one.
All in all, it's only an average case- I'd give it a 6/10, any questions or if anyone needs more pictures, let me know. :laugh:
Also I forgot to mention- this case does support the sleep/wake functionality.
I also bought a KDL Case and it's currently shipping. Once I receive the KDL case, I'll write another review. The KDL case can be found here:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/items/?_nkw...udhi=&_sop=12&_fpos=&_fspt=1&_sadis=&LH_CAds=
UPDATE
Just an update on this case. I've been using it since I posted this review and now from the pic, you can see that one of the "hinges" (I guess you can say) already broke. Like I said in my review, this should only be a temporary solution for a nicer case you have on the way- PLEASE SEE POST #12 FOR PIC
I also bought a different Moko case and I second on the built quality. it seems very cheaply made and the flaps are not stitched properly.
amazon.com/gp/product/B00B4BEA82 (I can't post outside links yet)
I look forward to your KDL case review, I've been looking for a bookcover alternative. Please let us know how long the delivery took also.
I ordered this for $5 but it is not shipping until May 10.
amazon.com/gp/product/B00BQ2Y8XQ
fengc817 said:
I also bought a different Moko case and I second on the built quality. it seems very cheaply made and the flaps are not stitched properly.
amazon.com/gp/product/B00B4BEA82 (I can't post outside links yet)
I look forward to your KDL case review, I've been looking for a bookcover alternative. Please let us know how long the delivery took also.
I ordered this for $5 but it is not shipping until May 10.
amazon.com/gp/product/B00BQ2Y8XQ
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Definitely will keep everyone posted on delivery etc. The poetic case looks interesting, I've had a few of them and they all seem well made
ordered the black one for $6 on amazon, delivered in two days. Its OK, leaves the edges out, but really like the fact it turns the screen on and off. its great for 6$ not so good for 50$...
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ordered the black one for $6 on amazon, delivered in two days. Its OK, leaves the edges out, but really like the fact it turns the screen on and off. its great for 6$ not so good for 50$...
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Yeah, MOKO always have very low price cases. If you want a case just do the basic job, you might go for. If you want a good case, I would rather to stay away from it.
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I also bought a KDL Case and it's currently shipping. Once I receive the KDL case, I'll write another review. The KDL case can be found...
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The KDL case looks nice from the pics. I wonder about what the texture feels like, and also about the strength of the stitching where the cover attaches to the back. It looks from the pictures like the cover might get stressed a bit at that point when you fold the cover tightly around the back (and/or when creating the triangle fold for the tablet stand functionality), but it is hard to tell for sure from just images. I also like that the same triangle fold is used for both tablet angles as that seems like it might be more secure/sturdy than the Samsung Book Cover seems to be (especially for the mostly upright angle, according to some reports).
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I ordered this for $5 but it is not shipping until May 10...
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The Poetic Slimline looks nice too. Perhaps you (or someone) can do a review at some point?
It is nice to see that there might be some decent options to the official Samsung Book Cover as $50 feels a bit exorbitant.
I received the KLD case yesterday. Expect a review! But as a preview...it's very disappointing
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I received the KLD case yesterday. Expect a review! But as a preview...it's very disappointing
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Well that sucks.... but thanks for the update! I look forward to the review nonetheless!
I got this case as a temporary solution to protect my device (since Samsung products are fragile) and honestly I can't complain! $5.99 is a great price and the case does everything it should. I knew getting a white one would get dirty far more frequently so I went with black instead. I haven't seen any noticeable signs of wear yet but the flaps which hold the device in place are a little raised.
I'll probably wait for a more premium case to be released before I purchase another, but for now this one works great. I only wish it had some way to stand it up in portrait.
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The insides is a felt like material, with 2 memory card slots (I don't understand why they're there because the Note 8.0 doesn't read SD cards). http://www.ebay.com/sch/items/?_nkw...udhi=&_sop=12&_fpos=&_fspt=1&_sadis=&LH_CAds=
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The card slots are too small for an SD card. They will hold the micro-SD card which the Note 8 does read.
The slots might hold sim cards for the non-US Note (I'm in US so my Note doesn't take a sim card).
Ive had the moko folio case for a couple weeks now. Will give my thoughts on it (hopefully later today) with pix.
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OMG mine broke in the same place! Same Moko case, used for a little more than a week.
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Yikes! That's not good!
MOKO Case
I bought a different MOKO case only paid $12 for three different cases. Super Cheap, I wouldn't expect the quality to be top notch on any case that costs, as cheap as, these cases. Any way for the price though, I can buy several if the craftsmanship goes bad. Anyway here are the pics of the MOKO case I like the best.
gshaw1967 said:
I bought a different MOKO case only paid $12 for three different cases. Super Cheap, I wouldn't expect the quality to be top notch on any case that costs, as cheap as, these cases. Any way for the price though, I can buy several if the craftsmanship goes bad. Anyway here are the pics of the MOKO case I like the best.
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lol I actually just posted up a review about that case!
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Ended up going for this case :
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BLACK-RESIN-S..._MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item1e5bd73dd3
ITs the dotted plastic one that many already have, this one is specific for the desire: fantastic fit and feel its really worth the fiver!!
Just ordered the screen protectors from amazon..full phone protection for under £10!!
Thanks for info mate, looks really good i wiil back with rewiew when buy them.
sorry for lang...
www.djoutsider.co.uk
thanks. bought one of these right now. looks good.
Looks good, cheers.
I got this exact case last week, only paid £2.64, free shipping and came with a screen protector that fitted perfectly.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250624725221
it's the same case, different name - black dotted one, looks at feels great.
much better than the £8 nexus one case I got from MobileFun.
Ramedge said:
I got this exact case last week, only paid £2.64, free shipping and came with a screen protector that fitted perfectly.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250624725221
it's the same case, different name - black dotted one, looks at feels great.
much better than the £8 nexus one case I got from MobileFun.
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Was gonna order from there too! but the 2-6wk delivery time put me off!
Yea fair enough, mine took just over a week to come, the wait isn't too bad if you've already got a case.
To be fair I'd of paid an extra couple of ££ to have it in a couple of days instead of risking a 6 week wait.
Great case though
Just wondering how much thickness do these casses add to the desire? Is it the same amount of thickness as the nexus one's case from mobilefun adds? Thanks. As i am looking for a thinner case as it needs to fit into my pdAir VX1 pouch.. :S The nexus one case adds to much to it (as i bought one from ebay)
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Just wondering how much thickness do these casses add to the desire? Is it the same amount of thickness as the nexus one's case from mobilefun adds? Thanks. As i am looking for a thinner case as it needs to fit into my pdAir VX1 pouch.. :S The nexus one case adds to much to it (as i bought one from ebay)
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it's probably a tiny bit thinner but not by much. its much better fitting than the nexus one case from Mobile Fun, it covers the edge around the screen it also feels generally nicer to hold.
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Was gonna order from there too! but the 2-6wk delivery time put me off!
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For me it was the £99.99 price which put me off! (That's the original item, as mentioned in the first post)
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Just wondering how much thickness do these casses add to the desire? Is it the same amount of thickness as the nexus one's case from mobilefun adds? Thanks. As i am looking for a thinner case as it needs to fit into my pdAir VX1 pouch.. :S The nexus one case adds to much to it (as i bought one from ebay)
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I really don't think it is going to be any thinner than the nexus one specific cases.
The thinnest I have found are these snap on cases: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BLACK-Rubberi...UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item51929403cc
I don't know whether it will fit in a pouch though.
Thanks I guess I'll have to go shopping with the phone in hand and see if a case fits the pouch. That's hard to do considering the phone isn't available here...maybe when I'm back on holiday in the UK I'll try and find a solution. Might get something similar to the zagg invisishield to protect the phone for know.
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Thanks I guess I'll have to go shopping with the phone in hand and see if a case fits the pouch. That's hard to do considering the phone isn't available here...maybe when I'm back on holiday in the UK I'll try and find a solution. Might get something similar to the zagg invisishield to protect the phone for know.
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I've waded through what seems like 100 pages and I'm still no closer to getting anything! Seems I need a 1) thin film screen protector, 2) some sort of gel/silicone case to protect the phone from drop-damage when I'm using it and 3) a general purpose case/jacket to protect it from keys/drop damage/rain. But there's no way of knowing whether it'll fit into case 3 if it's in case 2! Sellers seem happy to advertise stuff as fitting the desire when buyers report that it doesn't, and you have the usual ebay sellers, typically in hong kong/china offering 6 week delivery times and no ability to return stuff for a refund if it turns out that you've got a crap one/it doesn't fit/isn't actually for the desire.
Does anyone have all 3 protections on their phone and who cares to share it with us (me)? And does anyone know the difference between these two items?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BLACK-SOFT-GE...UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item53e1262194
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BLACK-SILICON...UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item58876f6bed
(I can't see a cut-out for the volume control - perhaps it's not clear from the photo, or maybe you can still press it with the cases on?)
poldie said:
I've waded through what seems like 100 pages and I'm still no closer to getting anything! Seems I need a 1) thin film screen protector, 2) some sort of gel/silicone case to protect the phone from drop-damage when I'm using it and 3) a general purpose case/jacket to protect it from keys/drop damage/rain. But there's no way of knowing whether it'll fit into case 3 if it's in case 2! Sellers seem happy to advertise stuff as fitting the desire when buyers report that it doesn't, and you have the usual ebay sellers, typically in hong kong/china offering 6 week delivery times and no ability to return stuff for a refund if it turns out that you've got a crap one/it doesn't fit/isn't actually for the desire.
Does anyone have all 3 protections on their phone and who cares to share it with us (me)? And does anyone know the difference between these two items?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BLACK-SOFT-GE...UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item53e1262194
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BLACK-SILICON...UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item58876f6bed
(I can't see a cut-out for the volume control - perhaps it's not clear from the photo, or maybe you can still press it with the cases on?)
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The first is a TPU case a sort of soft plastic like those flexible rulers you can buy, the second is a floppy silicone case.
Neither have a hole for the volume rocker you have to press through the case, ideally there should be a bump over the volume rocker to make it easy to press.
I went out brought the case the OP suggested and another case of amazon just to see the difference between them. the one from amazon hasn't arrived yet, however with regards to the ebay purchase the case arrived within two days of payment, so can't really knock the delivery time on this.
Its a snug fit, the phone doesn't move about within the case which is always reasuring. the case is reasonably thin, but does add a substantial weight and a thickness of about 3m to your phone. And the back of the case does pick up fingerprints quite easily, my old school ps3 doesn't pick up fingerprints quite as easily as this case does.
I would post photos of the case and the phone, but unforntunately my phone is my camera when whilst I'm at uni. I'll try to borrow a friends camera when I get both cases together to give you guys a little run through.
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but does add a substantial weight and a thickness of about 3m to your phone.
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3 meters?!
In all seriousness, I got the one from eBay too and it's pretty good I'd say. It'll do for now, I'd prefer a more matt/siliconey feel but so I'll keep searching.
Just got one of these to allay my fears of breaking my phone. It does feel a lot chunkier and it's certainly not as sexy now. I might get used to it or find something else.
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3 meters?!
In all seriousness, I got the one from eBay too and it's pretty good I'd say. It'll do for now, I'd prefer a more matt/siliconey feel but so I'll keep searching.
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Hahaham we both knew I meant 3mm. However adding 3m to my phone would sure that if I dropped it, it wouldn't even reach the ground.
Got this Skin today...
Feels really good. Design is okay and it fits perfectly.
Got it for about 3pounds... ~4Euro...
Brought one here in oz, abs gold!!! Works a treat...
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All i see are pouch and folio type of cases, hoping more choices come out soon.
What i miss is the black $10 TPU case w/ kickstand i got on eBay for my original Tab - i wish there was an identical one for the 7 Plus. It won't fit the 7 Plus as the 7 Plus is slightly longer. Thinner is nice w/ the 7 Plus, but I feel like i can more easily lose grip of it compared to the original Tab.
I have a few kickstand accessories i got for my old Tab, but they're not as convenient as a little fold out stand that comes out of the case it's always in.
For now, i took some carbon fiber vinyl covering i had left over from covering my laptop and covered the back of the Tab, then i shaved the back off an extra case i had for my Droid RAZR and stuck it to the back of the 7 Plus w/ double-sided automotive tape. So now i have a kickstand that folds out of the back of it.
The RooCase people inform me that they will have a pretty nice case out for our GTab 7+ around the end of December exactly modeled after the A100 case. Had one for the A100 and it was quite nice. Functional and well-built. The Executive Portfolio model here. Leather is good and the screen frame is securely velcroed. Got it for about $35. I plan on snagging one.
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All i see are pouch and folio type of cases, hoping more choices come out soon.
What i miss is the black $10 TPU case w/ kickstand i got on eBay for my original Tab - i wish there was an identical one for the 7 Plus. It won't fit the 7 Plus as the 7 Plus is slightly longer. Thinner is nice w/ the 7 Plus, but I feel like i can more easily lose grip of it compared to the original Tab.
I have a few kickstand accessories i got for my old Tab, but they're not as convenient as a little fold out stand that comes out of the case it's always in.
For now, i took some carbon fiber vinyl covering i had left over from covering my laptop and covered the back of the Tab, then i shaved the back off an extra case i had for my Droid RAZR and stuck it to the back of the 7 Plus w/ double-sided automotive tape. So now i have a kickstand that folds out of the back of it.
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Poetic case is good for the price http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006DKEUL6
Update: woops sorry i didnt realize that you werent looking for folio cases. Anyway, i ordered a skinomi black carbon fiber protection made for this tab. Unfortunately, i havent received the item yet after 2 weeks of waiting. Im having a very bad experience wit them right now. 3 days after i ordered i made a followup, they told me that they had just processed and shipped my order. I was thinking if i hadnt emailed them, they wouldve neglected my order. Anyway, benefit of the doubt, fine. I waited 10 days nothing was happening on the tracking number. I emailed again earlier to followup and voila! The shiiping just started! What the hell is wrong with those people!
khel26 said:
Poetic case is good for the price http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006DKEUL6
Update: woops sorry i didnt realize that you werent looking for folio cases. Anyway, i ordered a skinomi black carbon fiber protection made for this tab. Unfortunately, i havent received the item yet after 2 weeks of waiting. Im having a very bad experience wit them right now. 3 days after i ordered i made a followup, they told me that they had just processed and shipped my order. I was thinking if i hadnt emailed them, they wouldve neglected my order. Anyway, benefit of the doubt, fine. I waited 10 days nothing was happening on the tracking number. I emailed again earlier to followup and voila! The shiiping just started! What the hell is wrong with those people!
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I have the poetic case in the mail ill be sure to post a video and/or pics when I get it
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i recommed android sleeve case，really soft and high quality
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-New...K_iPad_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item2315565ada
Edit:tpu case just arrived
http://www.ebay.com/itm/16072830559...id=m570.l2736&_nkw=160728305591&_fvi=1&_rdc=1
This is one thing I do think BN has done well...
Their cases with the name on system..... to sum it up... rocks
khel26 said:
Poetic case is good for the price Anyway, i ordered a skinomi black carbon fiber protection made for this tab. Unfortunately, i havent received the item yet after 2 weeks of waiting. Im having a very bad experience wit them right now. 3 days after i ordered i made a followup, they told me that they had just processed and shipped my order. I was thinking if i hadnt emailed them, they wouldve neglected my order. Anyway, benefit of the doubt, fine. I waited 10 days nothing was happening on the tracking number. I emailed again earlier to followup and voila! The shiiping just started! What the hell is wrong with those people!
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Mine just arrived. I put it on and it's setting. If I have time tonight, I'll post more thoughts and pics.
Got my poetic case last night. i'll put pics up today after i get off of work, but i like it. It has cutouts for nearly everything. The only piece that does not have a cutout is the IR transmitter which is easy enough to fix. It has a nice magnetic closure, and the flap to hold the tablet in has velcro which my similar case for the transformer did not have. All cutouts line up reasonably well, the front microphone and camera are not perfectly centered, but that can be attributed to how far i shoved the tab into the case.
Overall i rate it 8/10, its going to be the case I use for the foreseeable forture, the price is great, and the shipping was fast.
(will add pics later today)
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Mine just arrived. I put it on and it's setting. If I have time tonight, I'll post more thoughts and pics.
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Yeah my issue with Skinomi was resolved by their manager. Anyway, the carbon fiber skin looks great and the screen protector is smooth. There's a little bit of protruding skin on all 4 corners because they only designed two pieces for the sides that go from top center to bottom center (left and right pieces). It's not a big deal actually but the pointed corners poke my skin sometimes.
It's a folio case, but I'm interested in seeing more about this incipio T-mo offers: http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/phones...-phone=Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-7.0-Plus-4G-Prepaid
I'm glad I found this thread. I've been looking for a case too. I heard back from otterbox CS and they said they have no plans on making a case for the 7+. I'm waiting to hear back from case mate.
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It's a folio case, but I'm interested in seeing more about this incipio T-mo offers:
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!!!CHECK TWO POSTS BACK FOR tHE LINK, NEW POSTER AND CAN'T POST LINKS YET!!!
Also VERY interested in T-Mobile's Incipio folio case. I have looked at the limited number of cases currently available and they all look pretty bulky. Especially since one of the main features of the Galaxy 7 Plus is how incredibly thin it is. The Incipio case looks pretty thin and form-factor (from what I can tell.
Anyone have experience or seen this case in person??? I have called a number of T-Mobile store here in NYC and none carry the case (most don't even have the Galaxy 7 Plus at all).
Thanks!
Mine got anymode vip case.. It slim
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If anyone has the official case, I'd be very interested in pics, videos, thoughts etc. I'll be buying it as soon as I figure out where to get it from (im in norway)
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If anyone has the official case, I'd be very interested in pics, videos, thoughts etc. I'll be buying it as soon as I figure out where to get it from (im in norway)
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I have a feeling it's not available yet. I tried ordering it from Samsung, and it came up a backordered.
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I have been searching for cases for days, and i got my + relatively early. Just so you guys know, many of the folio cases for the original Gtab will fit the +. However cutouts will be incorrect for headphone jack, IR, and camera a bit offcenter. I hate folio cases and just want a plastic/gel snap on for the back w kickstand.
I purchased the T-Mobile Incipio case and it fits great. It was a little pricey at $50.00 but there werent many options. They were having a "buy two accessories get the third one free" promotion so I also bought the screen protector and an extra charging cable.
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I purchased the T-Mobile Incipio case and it fits great. It was a little pricey at $50.00 but there werent many options. They were having a "buy two accessories get the third one free" promotion so I also bought the screen protector and an extra charging cable.
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Any chance you could post a few pictures of your tab in the case? None of the T-Mobile stores in my area have it, so I need to get it online. I'd really like at least a semi-decent look at what I'm getting before I pull the trigger and purchase one.
I think its a good fit. The sim card slot and sd card slot are covered but I rarely need access to them.
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I think its a good fit. The sim card slot and sd card slot are covered but I rarely need access to them.
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Do you have a link for that one? Can't find it on incipio's site.
In other news, roocase now has some 7.0 Plus cases: http://www.roocase.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-7e0-Plus/cat-l/c103881.html
Overall I think this case is very solid. It's snug and grips the tablet great. Does not have the cheap feel or smell at all. I would recommend this case to anyone looking fir something strong.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008IEGT28/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
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Looks identical to the rooCase I use. If it's a matter of "same product, same factory, different label" then you'll love this case. Mine was initially very snug, especially the top closure, but has since broken in to be a perfect fit. Thanks for the review and photos.
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Looks identical to the rooCase I use. If it's a matter of "same product, same factory, different label" then you'll love this case. Mine was initially very snug, especially the top closure, but has since broken in to be a perfect fit. Thanks for the review and photos.
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Yeah it does look similar. The only difference in mine is the elastic at the top of the door to use when holding it in hand to keep it folded back. It still has the hand grip also like the Moko. Overall it feels premium though
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Overall I think this case is very solid. It's snug and grips the tablet great. Does not have the cheap feel or smell at all. I would recommend this case to anyone looking fir something strong.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008IEGT28/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
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Thank you for sharing this!
Question, you ordered via Amazon, yes? Can you tell me when you placed your order?
I ask, because I ordered the same case, straight from yourpoetic.com, several weeks ago. They e-mailed me back and told me the product would not be available until August 6th. So I'm rather irate to see that orders via Amazon/Exact-Deal are being fulfilled, whereas a DIRECT order has been ignored.
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Thank you for sharing this!
Question, you ordered via Amazon, yes? Can you tell me when you placed your order?
I ask, because I ordered the same case, straight from yourpoetic.com, several weeks ago. They e-mailed me back and told me the product would not be available until August 6th. So I'm rather irate to see that orders via Amazon/Exact-Deal are being fulfilled, whereas a DIRECT order has been ignored.
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I ordered from Amazon on 7/30/12. I am an Amazon Prime member and I got it overnight for 3.99 shipping (free 2day). That would be kind of screwed up if they did that. I wonder if it's actually Poetic selling it on Amazon or a vendor.
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crystalstylez said:
Overall I think this case is very solid. It's snug and grips the tablet great. Does not have the cheap feel or smell at all. I would recommend this case to anyone looking fir something strong.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008IEGT28/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
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I purchased mine from their web site. Now the site is down, they have my money and I have gotten no response from them.
I am assuming this does not rotate?
Now the hard part is getting a vendor who is willing to ship the item to me in Aus...
Thanks for the review.
Just ordered this case on Amazon, should have it in my hands on Saturday. Will update on my impressions as soon as I get it.
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I finally got my case and my Infinity and the case is perfect.
FIT: Perfect. Not a space loose or anything too tight, it fits how you'd thing it should and the tablet feels secure on it.
BUILD: Excellent. The external material which is sort of a pebble leather feels strong and looks high-end. The micro-fiber interior feels soft and serves as good grip. It won't slip. The handstrap comes handy for portrait mode and you really miss one for landscape mode. The only thing with the handstrap is that you'd thing is going to loosen in the future and lose some of it's tighness.
On the backside of the cover you see the line that's created when you use the cover as a stand. While looking at the pictures I thought this looked cheap which it doesn't in person.
LOOKS: It looks professional, not a thing to envy other cases. If you're afraid how it's going to look in business environments, don't be, it looks very professional.
PORTS: All ports have their openings and none of them are blocked, including the charger and the speakers.
STANDS: Has two different stand slot for different viewing agles, it works perfect, not much to say there. In order to use it you have to remove the two lower hooks, which is quite easy, and securing the tablet back on them is also quite simple. As for now it doesn't feel like those two hooks will loosen easily which I was afraid of.
BULKINESS: It's not bulky, actually quite slim. It has some padding to protect the tablet, not too much to make it feel too bulky or two little so it feels unprotected.
It also has some sort of hook that clips both sides of the cover when is closed which comes handy as well as a wrap for securing both sides when you close or fold it so it's never going to open by itself.
Hope this helps.
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I purchased mine from their web site. Now the site is down, they have my money and I have gotten no response from them.
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I e-mailed [email protected], and someone named Alex replied. I included a copy & paste of my e-mail receipt, and a half hour later, he shipped my case out.
Worth a try?
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I e-mailed [email protected], and someone named Alex replied. I included a copy & paste of my e-mail receipt, and a half hour later, he shipped my case out.
Worth a try?
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Interesting, I've emailed them a few times about shipping to Aus, and it seems to have fallen on deaf ears each time.
I emailed yesterday and Alex replied and told me that the case was a pre-order item and available on 6th August. I then noticed Amazon UK had it in stock so I asked Alex to cancel my order.
I had originally ordered from Poetic as well, but cancelled and got one overnight from Amazon Prime. I had one for my TF101, and this one is even better. Love the addition of the hand strap and the the way it stays propped up a bit for typing when folding the lid back is pretty good. I would say that works better than the third groove that previous models had for typing because it would always slip out. I couldnt figure out what the thin elastic strap was for at first, but I know assume it is for holding the lid in place when folded back and using the hand strap (or just holding it). I found that I can wrap that elastic band around the corners of the device and the latch cover in the middle. That works well, I just hope the cover doesn't soften up too much from securing it tight like that and have it lose the angle of typing by folding it back without the band.
I also out a Skinomi carbon fiber backing on the TF700 and it still seems to fit in the case just fine. I now have the case fir when I am on the go, and scratch protection when I have it out of the case at home. I have been carefully putting it in and out if the case so the carbon fiber backing doesnt peel on the corners. I am hoping that I am just being overly cautious for now. If it ends up peeling, I'll probably just snip the tiny pieces of the backing that wrap the corner.
So far the combination of the Skinomi ans the Poetic folio are awesome.
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Nice.
Btw, can you hook us up with some cheap airline tickets?
I'm getting the Skinomi Brushed Steel and the Poetic case, so looking forward to both.
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I'm getting the Skinomi Brushed Steel and the Poetic case, so looking forward to both.
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Just a head's up, I did have to cut the tiny pieces off that wrap around the corners on the bottom. They are pretty skinny and going in and out of the case ended up peeling those off. It leaves the bottom two corners exposed, but I'm not really worried about that, I am more concerned about the scratches across the back when laying it down unprotected. I also DO have to press it in rather hard to get it to stay in the bottom corners of the case (not sure if that is because of the case or the skin), but I suspect it will break in quickly.
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Just a head's up, I did have to cut the tiny pieces off that wrap around the corners on the bottom. They are pretty skinny and going in and out of the case ended up peeling those off. It leaves the bottom two corners exposed, but I'm not really worried about that, I am more concerned about the scratches across the back when laying it down unprotected. I also DO have to press it in rather hard to get it to stay in the bottom corners of the case (not sure if that is because of the case or the skin), but I suspect it will break in quickly.
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Did you heat them with a hair drier when fitting?
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Did you heat them with a hair drier when fitting?
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I did, which made everything stick very well (including those corner pieces), but the pressure/rubbing of the case's corner brackets pretty quickly messed them up. Those corner brackets are pretty tight (at least for me). I stuck them back on with heat again a few times, but eventually realized I was better without them. I left the top corners on, it was the bottom corners.
I got mine today and it fits really well. Just curious, what is the grey elasticy bit for?
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I e-mailed [email protected], and someone named Alex replied. I included a copy & paste of my e-mail receipt, and a half hour later, he shipped my case out.
Worth a try?
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I did the same when I couldn't pay with a credit card on their website (some issues with cardholder address when using a foreign address or something). Sent them an email and I got an invoice via Paypal instead, and received the case earlier than expected. I was told that it wouldn't be in stock until August 6th, but I guess they got some stock before that at least. I received it on August 3rd and it would've taken a couple of days of shipping getting it to Norway as well.
I've got a couple of photos of the case (linked them in the general case thread as well) up here:
https://plus.google.com/photos/104538304571422953529/albums/5774596715617810177
Like I said in my other reviews, I haven't found a case that I love. So I went ahead about bought yet another and this time it's the Moko Ultra Slim Lightweight Smart-Shell- and it finally arrived yesterday. I gave it a whirl for the day and decided to write this review.
First thing's first- the case was cheap- I picked mine up for $4.95 (free shipping for Amazon Prime or $25). However at the time of this review, it's price has gone up to $8.99. It also comes with 11 other colors- though anything other than black will cost you $12.99.
The case while at a low price point feels quite premium at hand. Unlike the Moko Folio, this one feels great and the leather actually feels like it's real (it's definitely not though). While having a solid feel, it still manages to keep thin and fits nicely into your jean's back pocket (at least it does for mine).
Finally, the camera is slightly recessed into the case, which is a plus since it was a bump on the back. The magnet is strong and this case does support the sleep/wake function. Unlike the Moko Folio I had in the other thread, the magnets are well hidden in the cover. To keep it closed, the case itself has a magnet (it's shown in one of the pics below- looks like 2 metal slits on the bezel) where the company logo's silver tab latches onto. Overall, I love this case a lot- the best of the 3 I have.
The only caveat I find with this case is that 1- when it's resting on the table with the cover folded as a triangle, the angle is a little lower than I'd like it. I like to have cases actually lift the tablet a little higher up and 2- if this were to drop on it's bottom, it would most likely be damaged. To keep the slim profile, the bottom bevel is very thin and doesn't serve well to protect. But if you're careful with your electronics and use this to throw in your bag, this case is definitely for you! I give it an 8/10.
Pros
-Inexpensive
-Super slim, looks great- lightweight as well
-Sleep/Wake function (though a lot of folios have this)
-Comes in 12 different colors
-Camera is recessed
-Strong magnet keeps the cover closed
Cons
-Bottom bevel could be slightly thicker to protect from drops
-Folded cover doesn't give the tablet much angle when it's on the table
Thanks for sharing your review! I've been interested in this case.
I may have more thoughts and/or questions later, but at the moment I just have the following observation...
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if this were to drop on it's bottom, it would most likely be damaged. To keep the slim profile, the bottom bevel is very thin and doesn't serve well to protect. But if you're careful with your electronics and use this to throw in your bag, this case is definitely for you!
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I've noticed this problem with multiple cases for the Note 8 and I think it is because of the speakers (I believe that is what the two slots are). The easiest way for a case to not cover the speakers is to just do a half-height or quarter-height lip. But with that, the usb port and then the S-Pen in the corner you end up with very little coverage for the bottom of the Note when holding it in portrait orientation. Even the official Samsung Book Cover case suffers from this same deficiency. I'm guessing this design element of the Note was either an oversight or a compromise. But regardless I suspect this is a problem most Note 8 cases will suffer from.
Ah I understand that. Was hoping it would have been thicker though!
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Looks like a nice case. Anyway, personally I try to avoid cases with magnets. In fact I bought some and removed the magnets. I tried few case with magnets with my Note 8.0 and I think it was the sleep magnet that messed up screen a bit. When case was folded back I wasn't able to use Pen in that point where the magnet was. Another problem with one case what also with the sleep magnet. When ever I folded the case back the screen closed. So no matter case closed or folded back screen always closes.. convenient
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Was hoping it would have been thicker though!
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Oh yeah, I do see what you're saying there! So not only is there not much coverage (on the bottom edge), but what is there is much thinner than some of the case edges elsewhere on the case. That is unfortunate!
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I have this exact same case. On Mine, the cover seems to overextend the tablet by 2-3mm, which is really weird. or in another words the cover seems a little too big? Is yours like that? perhaps i should ask for exchange.
fengc817 said:
I have this exact same case. On Mine, the cover seems to overextend the tablet by 2-3mm, which is really weird. or in another words the cover seems a little too big? Is yours like that? perhaps i should ask for exchange.
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Do you mean the corners like in the last picture posted? I have the same case and although at the moment I like this case best, it also bugs me that three corners extend further up than the tablet. It may be designed that way for extra protection.
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Good evening! Thank you for your amazing review. I think this is the case for my note 8 but I just want to confirm that it fits the 5110 model (wifi only). The description on Amazon only says the 5100. I'm assuming yes but I just want to confirm before I order it. Thanks in advance.
JokeZony0u said:
Like I said in my other reviews, I haven't found a case that I love. So I went ahead about bought yet another and this time it's the Moko Ultra Slim Lightweight Smart-Shell- and it finally arrived yesterday. I gave it a whirl for the day and decided to write this review.
First thing's first- the case was cheap- I picked mine up for $4.95 (free shipping for Amazon Prime or $25). However at the time of this review, it's price has gone up to $8.99. It also comes with 11 other colors- though anything other than black will cost you $12.99.
The case while at a low price point feels quite premium at hand. Unlike the Moko Folio, this one feels great and the leather actually feels like it's real (it's definitely not though). While having a solid feel, it still manages to keep thin and fits nicely into your jean's back pocket (at least it does for mine).
Finally, the camera is slightly recessed into the case, which is a plus since it was a bump on the back. The magnet is strong and this case does support the sleep/wake function. Unlike the Moko Folio I had in the other thread, the magnets are well hidden in the cover. To keep it closed, the case itself has a magnet (it's shown in one of the pics below- looks like 2 metal slits on the bezel) where the company logo's silver tab latches onto. Overall, I love this case a lot- the best of the 3 I have.
The only caveat I find with this case is that 1- when it's resting on the table with the cover folded as a triangle, the angle is a little lower than I'd like it. I like to have cases actually lift the tablet a little higher up and 2- if this were to drop on it's bottom, it would most likely be damaged. To keep the slim profile, the bottom bevel is very thin and doesn't serve well to protect. But if you're careful with your electronics and use this to throw in your bag, this case is definitely for you! I give it an 8/10.
Pros
-Inexpensive
-Super slim, looks great- lightweight as well
-Sleep/Wake function (though a lot of folios have this)
-Comes in 12 different colors
-Camera is recessed
-Strong magnet keeps the cover closed
Cons
-Bottom bevel could be slightly thicker to protect from drops
-Folded cover doesn't give the tablet much angle when it's on the table
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MrJoran said:
Good evening! Thank you for your amazing review. I think this is the case for my note 8 but I just want to confirm that it fits the 5110 model (wifi only). The description on Amazon only says the 5100. I'm assuming yes but I just want to confirm before I order it. Thanks in advance.
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Just got the case in the mail today, fits my wifi only model like a glove! The body of each model are identical besides the speaker slit on the 3g version I believe. Regardless, case fits perfectly.
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MrJoran said:
Good evening! Thank you for your amazing review. I think this is the case for my note 8 but I just want to confirm that it fits the 5110 model (wifi only). The description on Amazon only says the 5100. I'm assuming yes but I just want to confirm before I order it. Thanks in advance.
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DonMarek said:
Just got the case in the mail today, fits my wifi only model like a glove! The body of each model are identical besides the speaker slit on the 3g version I believe. Regardless, case fits perfectly.
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Yup! I have the wifi only version as well and it fits perfectly!
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I just ordered one at $8.99. I currently have the Samsung cover, but I can't justify $50 for something like that, so it's going back.
I ordered the KLD case, will let u know how it is when it arrives.
ExploreMN said:
I just ordered one at $8.99. I currently have the Samsung cover, but I can't justify $50 for something like that, so it's going back.
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Yea even if it's slightly more expensive than what I paid, I think this case is great. I've been using it for a week now and I honestly can't complain. The cover does feel like it's bigger than the case as someone mentioned but it's really kind of an illusion because of the exposed corner for the pen.
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I ordered the KLD case, will let u know how it is when it arrives.
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yea man...I really suggest you either try to cancel your order or dispute it. There's definitely no sleep/wake function on that case. If you go to my review thread- there's other people there that bought the case and can also confirm that it doesn't have that function and that it isn't because I received a defective unit
Just got this case. I really like it, but I'm curious what others think of the magnets that hold the cover closed on the right side? They seem pretty strong and I'm wondering if extended exposure to these magnets could cause problems for the device. What do you guys think?
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ExploreMN said:
Just got this case. I really like it, but I'm curious what others think of the magnets that hold the cover closed on the right side? They seem pretty strong and I'm wondering if extended exposure to these magnets could cause problems for the device. What do you guys think?
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There are some strong opinions about the dangers of magnets in cases in the following thread, beginning with #21:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2249587
I think they're definitely worth reading.
moko cases suck..very cheap and thin
plus the metal can possibly scratch the screen
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pluginalong said:
There are some strong opinions about the dangers of magnets in cases in the following thread, beginning with #21:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2249587
I think they're definitely worth reading.
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I think those opinoins are just, opinions with no actual facts
I've had the official book cover case which does have a magnet in it and no issues..
please provide proof before making claims like this
All ipad flip covers have magnets in them and they haven't had any issues
eyecon82 said:
I think those opinoins are just, opinions with no actual facts
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please provide proof before making claims like this
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I wasn't making claims--just pointing people to other people's strong opinions so that they can draw their own conclusions. I'm confused as to how you got the impression I was doing otherwise.
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I've had the official book cover case which does have a magnet in it and no issues..
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All ipad flip covers have magnets in them and they haven't had any issues
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That's great--thanks for adding helpful experience to the discussion!
I have the MOKO and it is the favorite out of 3 cases.
Light and doesn't add much to the Note.
No problems with the magnets and I like the feature.
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I wasn't making claims--just pointing people to other people's strong opinions so that they can draw their own conclusions. I'm confused as to how you got the impression I was doing otherwise.
That's great--thanks for adding helpful experience to the discussion!
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I'm sorry. Didn't mean to point "providing proo"f to you, rather the self appointed know it alls.
Yea, perhaps the magnets are too strong in 3rd party cases, so lesson is to stick with OEM cases if you have a s-pen
I wonder if this is an issue for Note 1, and note 2 products as well
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I'm sorry. Didn't mean to point providing proof to you, rather the self appointed know it all.
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Thanks! And that makes sense.
I was looking for other cases for the Essential phone and came across the incipio.com website. they are currently listing two different cases. The Dualpro is a case I had not seen before it is a Dual Layer Protective case and available in three different colors.
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I was looking for other cases for the Essential phone and came across the incipio.com website. they are currently listing two different cases. The Dualpro is a case I had not seen before it is a Dual Layer Protective case and available in three different colors.
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Yeah its been out for awhile.. but 29.99 is a bit steep.. waiting for it to hit amazon..
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Here's a new one I found on eBay: Look at this on eBay
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/253259502286
jaime3344 said:
Here's a new one I found on eBay: Look at this on eBay
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/253259502286
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Thats nice looking.. almost factory look on the back
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I have the black DualPro case on the way from Cases.com. Incipio was out of stock.
I agree it is steep but this phone is so slick and the case looks solid.
I have the Tudia Tamm coming from Amazon $12.90 they have it in 3 different colors. It’s available on eBay also.
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Nick N said:
I have the black DualPro case on the way from Cases.com. Incipio was out of stock.
I agree it is steep but this phone is so slick and the case looks solid.
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Please post pics and review When you get it.
I have the tudia case from Amazon and I'm looking for a better case. It is very thing and really lose on the sides. I'm want the incepio case but they don't have it in Amazon right now. Also the tudia case peels up my wet install screen protector, but I'm thinking any case will sure to the super slim bezels.
Here is the link to Incpio
https://www.incipio.com/cases/smartphone-cases/essential-cases-covers.html
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Here is the link to Incpio
https://www.incipio.com/cases/smartphone-cases/essential-cases-covers.html
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I just bought the dualpro from case.com...they have 10 percent off with code CASES
Mine says it will be here Friday, the wait is killing me. I have been handling this thing with kid gloves, leaving it in my pocket more than usual.
I plan on posting pics and providing my opinion of it. Unfortunately I do not use a screen protector, so I won't be able to speak on compatibility with one. I am going to put the round flat magnet from my vent phone holder (the round one with rubber feet) in between the two layers. I have had success with other cases and if it can confidently hold my Moto X Pure in place the Essential should not be an issue.
It seems like the case (DualPro) gets mostly favorable reviews in Amazon, I noticed that the Pixel price is around $10, where the Pixel 2 is still $29 (on Amazon). I am assuming that over time this case will get cheaper.
I have a similar case on my iPhone 6s made by iLuvvitt and it is rock solid and cost me less than $4 on sale.
Anyone else eyeing the Tudia Glost case that is being released on December 8th? I may pick up the Ocean Green one. It will be $19.90 on Amazon, $16.91 with 15% off coupon code on the page.
Nick N said:
Mine says it will be here Friday, the wait is killing me. I have been handling this thing with kid gloves, leaving it in my pocket more than usual.
I plan on posting pics and providing my opinion of it. Unfortunately I do not use a screen protector, so I won't be able to speak on compatibility with one. I am going to put the round flat magnet from my vent phone holder (the round one with rubber feet) in between the two layers. I have had success with other cases and if it can confidently hold my Moto X Pure in place the Essential should not be an issue.
It seems like the case (DualPro) gets mostly favorable reviews in Amazon, I noticed that the Pixel price is around $10, where the Pixel 2 is still $29 (on Amazon). I am assuming that over time this case will get cheaper.
I have a similar case on my iPhone 6s made by iLuvvitt and it is rock solid and cost me less than $4 on sale.
Anyone else eyeing the Tudia Glost case that is being released on December 8th? I may pick up the Ocean Green one. It will be $19.90 on Amazon, $16.91 with 15% off coupon code on the page.
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Im thinking that case companies are waiting to see if the phone is successful or not. With only 5k phones reported sold right off the start, Im sure case companies do not want to put time and money into an unsuccessful product. Now that you can get the phone from sprint for about 150 bucks im sure the sales and need for cases has gone way up. It seems that all the cases are back ordered.
My case is still not here, USPS says it was delayed. Hopefully it will be here today or Monday. Looks like everyone is out of stock, so at least I have one coming. Hindsight I should have ordered a backup (like the TAMM) on Amazon as soon as I ordered the phone. Live and learn.
Ordered mine from Incipio yesterday.. Got 50 % off and free shipping..
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Grrr...out of stock on Incipio's site now
I was thinking of getting one and removing the back to have a bumper only (not sure why nobody has made a bumper case yet) currently have their regular one coming in a few days but I hate the look.
Like you I've been going naked for almost a week and handling it like a small child lol
Finally got my case! Feels premium for sure, but so does my $4 iLuvvitt dual layer case on my iPhone 6s.
Seriously though, it is a nice case. I feel like the inside TPU layer could be carried separately if desired. No issues using the round magnet that came with my vent phone mount between the layers. The rubbery finish on the outside layer shows oils from your hands when you handle it, but every case I have had like this is the same and can be wiped off easily with a microfiber towel.
It definitely adds bulk to the phone, but if you buy a dual layer case you should expect that. Rubber covering the buttons require a little bit of effort to press, cutouts are precise, and the OEM charger plugs in no problem. Having a raised case on the phone helps locate the fingerprint sensor easily.
I recommend it and would buy it again. I can't figure out how to post pics, Tapatalk won't allow me to attach anything.
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Nick N said:
Finally got my case! Feels premium for sure, but so does my $4 iLuvvitt dual layer case on my iPhone 6s.
Seriously though, it is a nice case. I feel like the inside TPU layer could be carried separately if desired. No issues using the round magnet that came with my vent phone mount between the layers. The rubbery finish on the outside layer shows oils from your hands when you handle it, but every case I have had like this is the same and can be wiped off easily with a microfiber towel.
It definitely adds bulk to the phone, but if you buy a dual layer case you should expect that. Rubber covering the buttons require a little bit of effort to press, cutouts are precise, and the OEM charger plugs in no problem. Having a raised case on the phone helps locate the fingerprint sensor easily.
I recommend it and would buy it again. I can't figure out how to post pics, Tapatalk won't allow me to attach anything.
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Deleted. Still no luck.
Just got mine in.. except I accidentally doubled ordered..grrrr
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