I want to use my note 8 to make my powerpoint presentation with. What case would allow me to hold it steady in my hand while taking?
I frankly recommend the newly released accessory named the "desk." These devices are supportive of the drop and break club.
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scottmcclure619 said:
I want to use my note 8 to make my powerpoint presentation with. What case would allow me to hold it steady in my hand while taking?
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I have a number of cases ranging from cheap $5.00 gel rear cover to full protection zipper shell that are $30.00 to $50.00 in leather.
Only the gel rear cover offers full functionality without mods. Though wife preferred to have me cut out the integrated side button protectors on the cover. I liked the protection... so it is a matter of preference. They do have them with and without, depending on Chinese distributor.
I protected the front with $18.00 tempered glass from China, it is the same thing as the popular known (name not given). In fact the instructions clearly state the name of the product that you find here in the states for over $30.00. Go figure.
I really liked the feel and function of the cheap $9.00, Chinese thin snap on folder cover that offers the versatility of desktop stand and has a simple way to keep the folder in place while folded back, and has a built in hand strap for secure holding. It is the thinnest, yet has a draw back. Even though it has a good magnetic sleep switch, the design uses clip fingers to hold the tablet. One finger is made too long and does not allow a fully flat closure. You must modify the finger by trimming.
I did not like any of the cases that have the round hole in the back for swiveling 360 degrees. Some have a flap thing to hold the cover closed, but did not design it well enough to keep out of the way of the screen.
I did find one for women, that has the swivel capability but the magnetic way of securing the cover was too weak, so the cover would flap about. Else it would be almost as good as the cheap one that is flat. It costs $20.00.
As far as the best protector the full body zipper type works pretty good at protection... I chose a case logic as they are easily available and has a feature that zippy cases don't have. A built in desktop stand that folds away. Even though the instructions don't state proper use in hand, you can reverse zip the case fully open for flappy free in hand use with either hand. The only two draw draw backs are, that the case's hard shell disallows charging and it is the bulkiest of the bunch. You can remove the stretchy hold downs at the bottom corners, to allow the tablet to angle up for charging. You can use a gel protector with this case, for 2 in 1 use. As the gel cover allows better grip and is light weight for long term use in hand. For $30.00 it is the best made case available at that price range.
Well that is it in a nut shell... there is no perfect case made that I am aware of, so one must weigh importance of function over drawbacks.
I'd go with something like the MoKo folio case, as it's got a smart cover that folds backwards and reveals a hand strap. About as good as it gets if you have to 'hold it' while talking. I prefer to sit the tablet on a table using such a case.
If bandwidth permits you might also look at AllShare Cast / Miracast capabilities versus MHL, so you don't have to worry about dangling a MHL adapter out the bottom.
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When I bought my note 8 here in Australia the only case available other than the samsung was the belkin folio type case. I didn't like the samsung as i use my tablet in landscape mode on my desk at work and the samsung landscape is too unstable for my finger pokes.
I like the folio type case even though it adds a little bulk, it is soft leather bulk, and in landscape the volume controls are on top where they belong.
But the belkin does not have magnets so no turn on off with case, this for me is a must have feature.
So..... I took one of my old ipad smart covers and cut out a small square that contains two of the square magnet sections near the edge ( there seems to be a couple of different shape magnets in ipad cases.)
I then used this to hunt down the magnet sensor in the note 8.(see pic), I then marked this on the folio case and then went to work with a scalpel, cutting a square in cover and digging out the main bulk that is a cardboard liner between the outer leather and the inner screen protector. Then gluing it all back together with the magnets replacing the cardboard.
It seems to work perfectly.
I am hoping that these magnets are just the right strength but have no way of knowing scientifically of course. They don't appear too strong because if i move them away from the proper location they stop working pretty quickly.
Be aware that there are a number of threads that say magnets and pen digitizers dont mix well but you can make your own call on that.
yes it could have been neater but hey it works!
http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-REVOLU..._20?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1369583887&sr=1-20
Anyone grab this one yet? Curious how well it fits, and how well it works with the glass screen protectors. Looks very durable, and I know that their tablet versions are highly respected.
I got the poetic atmosphere from amazon for 6.95 (it's now 8.95) and I love it.
Fits great and I love that that you can still see the back of the phone somewhat. Although it says clear it's really more smokey and best of all it's light and keeps the phone thin
bkrickles said:
I got the poetic atmosphere from amazon for 6.95 (it's now 8.95) and I love it.
Fits great and I love that that you can still see the back of the phone somewhat. Although it says clear it's really more smokey and best of all it's light and keeps the phone thin
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Appreciate the reply, but that case is a very different animal compared to the Revolution.
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http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-REVOLU..._20?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1369583887&sr=1-20
Anyone grab this one yet? Curious how well it fits, and how well it works with the glass screen protectors. Looks very durable, and I know that their tablet versions are highly respected.
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Probably late to the party, but here is my Amazon review:
3/5 Stars -
After spending approximately 2 weeks searching and deliberating for a Galaxy S4 case, I settled on purchasing the Poetic Revolution. I was drawn to the Poetic Revolution because it combines a sturdy outer shell with a built-in screen protector/cover. This is a rugged case which will no doubt keep your expensive piece of technology safe from minor accidents, moisture, tumbles and scratches.
I also have to admit that I like Poetic's brand logo; maybe I've been watching too much Game of Thrones.
Being under $20 at the time of purchase made this buy a bargain, compared to similarly designed S4 cases.
It's important to note that, while this case is a value, it's not perfect.
1. It's difficult to keep clean. the TPU/rubberized plastic body is something of a lint magnet. Depending on the surface or pocket your device is in, it picks up white flecks very easily and can be a little challenging to clean with just a simple finger wipe. Likewise, the screen cover (not being directly attached to the phone's screen) has a tendency to capture dust underneath it. The plastic below my home button has become a minor haven of dust.
2. The belt clip is almost useless. Part of my initial draw to this case was I was looking for something with a kickstand, and thought this might be a viable alternative for something portable. The reality is the included belt clip is unwieldy to use when attached to an actual belt or pocket, and the attachment mechanism (using tension to clip to the top and bottom of the phone), seems very prone to breakage over time. Likewise, to actual utilize the belt clip as a kick stand, you have to lug it around. Personally, I prefer my device sans kickstand, so I haven't found myself using it.
oblivion0 said:
Probably late to the party, but here is my Amazon review:
3/5 Stars -
After spending approximately 2 weeks searching and deliberating for a Galaxy S4 case, I settled on purchasing the Poetic Revolution. I was drawn to the Poetic Revolution because it combines a sturdy outer shell with a built-in screen protector/cover. This is a rugged case which will no doubt keep your expensive piece of technology safe from minor accidents, moisture, tumbles and scratches.
I also have to admit that I like Poetic's brand logo; maybe I've been watching too much Game of Thrones.
Being under $20 at the time of purchase made this buy a bargain, compared to similarly designed S4 cases.
It's important to note that, while this case is a value, it's not perfect.
1. It's difficult to keep clean. the TPU/rubberized plastic body is something of a lint magnet. Depending on the surface or pocket your device is in, it picks up white flecks very easily and can be a little challenging to clean with just a simple finger wipe. Likewise, the screen cover (not being directly attached to the phone's screen) has a tendency to capture dust underneath it. The plastic below my home button has become a minor haven of dust.
2. The belt clip is almost useless. Part of my initial draw to this case was I was looking for something with a kickstand, and thought this might be a viable alternative for something portable. The reality is the included belt clip is unwieldy to use when attached to an actual belt or pocket, and the attachment mechanism (using tension to clip to the top and bottom of the phone), seems very prone to breakage over time. Likewise, to actual utilize the belt clip as a kick stand, you have to lug it around. Personally, I prefer my device sans kickstand, so I haven't found myself using it.
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Nope, not late at all. Enjoyed the review and it pushed my decision to avoid buying this case at this time.
it's just me... but looks like a coffin
http://www.amazon.com/iOttie-Holder-iPhone-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B00JRGOKQ8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415494363&sr=8-1&keywords=iottie+easy+one+touch+2
My boss bought one of these and it rocked, so I purchased one for myself. Highly recommended and at a decent price. This thing sticks to anything and because of the way your can move it around you're able to position it pretty much anywhere it will reach securely.
If anyone knows of some other cool holders like this then post here. I'd like to see some nice quality and functional car smartphone holders. :highfive: :cyclops: :good:
That is a really nice car mount but if you're using a thick highly protective case it either doesn't fit or just barely holds on to the phone. I read an Amazon review that said it did not fit a N4 w/ Otterbox Defender and another Amazon reviewer posted a picture of a N3 with a thicker case that the holder just barely held. If it had longer arms so it could hold thicker cases I'd buy one.
http://www.amazon.com/iOttie-Windshield-Dashboard-Holder-HLCRIO101/dp/B007FH716W
Holds the Note 4 with incipio dual layer case with a little room to spare. Had the previous version for use on my S4 but when switching to the Note 4 I had to upgrade the mount. From reviews I read, people were stating that the OP mount shaked because of the extending arm as well as doesn't fit the Note 4 with any typos case which is why I opted for this mount.
iOttie Easy One Touch vs. Easy One Touch 2
I agree, the iOttie Easy One Touch 2 is a pretty darn good mount, but I have found it to be slightly inferior in design to the original, which I used with my Galaxy Note 2. Why did I change? The sticky gel was wearing off and I liked the extension arm of the new mount. Here's my comparison of the Easy One Touch vs. Easy One Touch 2 based upon fitment with a Galaxy Note 4 which I recently purchased.
EOT: Double feet provide more secure grip of the phone but risk obscuring a port. Some side-to-side adjustment yet less than the EOT2. Curled feet also offer the potential of holding the phone a little more securely. Feet are on an extension that adjusts for length, further benefitting the overall fit and giving stability to button operations without causing ann lever-action of the phone that might cause it to pop free if the buttons are pressed too firmly. Mount is slightly more shallow in depth than EOT2. Cases with a centered kickstand on back might add too much thickness for cased phone to be use. Phone mount has a removable ball plate, which may be replaceable if broken or interchangeable for use with other iOttie bases (not sure, never looked).
EOT2: Single foot provides more side-to-side adjustability but is straight (no curled lip to grip phone's edge) and does not offer any adjustment for length, so some phones that are longish might be a little off-center and seem a little less secure. Claws of mount do seem to hold with sufficient strength that even if phone feels a little loose when pressing a button, the phone stays in the mount. Extension arm has some play in it that may cause additional vibration, but can be shimmed up with some duct tape (I used black Gorilla Tape). The extension arm also introduces more vibration just by the very nature of positioning the phone farther from the base. Stability can be maintained by positioning the phone to rest a corner or edge on the cowl of the intstrument cluster if your vehicle design is such as to facilitate that.
I have used both mounts successfully with a relatively slim-fitting Seidio Surface case on my SGN2 but found my SGN4 in a CellBee Rigid Metal case (thicker with kickstand) would only barely fit in the Easy One Touch 2 and not at all in the more shallow Easy One Touch. That led me to not using the CellBee case, which was fine, given that Best Buy just started carrying the Platinum Series clip/hoster case for the SGN4, that case being the Best Buy twin of the Seidio Surface. My first SGN4 case purchase was the Spiden Neo Hybrid, and it works fine with the Easy One Touch 2.
The Easy One Touch sells for $20, which I think is great so long as it remains available and if you don't need the benefit of the extension arm. If you do and can accept the drawbacks of the Easy One Touch 2, then at $25 it is still quite a nice mount.
Regards,
Ambress
ambress said:
I agree, the iOttie Easy One Touch 2 is a pretty darn good mount, but I have found it to be slightly inferior in design to the original, which I used with my Galaxy Note 2. Why did I change? The sticky gel was wearing off and I liked the extension arm of the new mount. Here's my comparison of the Easy One Touch vs. Easy One Touch 2 based upon fitment with a Galaxy Note 4 which I recently purchased.
EOT: Double feet provide more secure grip of the phone but risk obscuring a port. Some side-to-side adjustment yet less than the EOT2. Curled feet also offer the potential of holding the phone a little more securely. Feet are on an extension that adjusts for length, further benefitting the overall fit and giving stability to button operations without causing ann lever-action of the phone that might cause it to pop free if the buttons are pressed too firmly. Mount is slightly more shallow in depth than EOT2. Cases with a centered kickstand on back might add too much thickness for cased phone to be use. Phone mount has a removable ball plate, which may be replaceable if broken or interchangeable for use with other iOttie bases (not sure, never looked).
EOT2: Single foot provides more side-to-side adjustability but is straight (no curled lip to grip phone's edge) and does not offer any adjustment for length, so some phones that are longish might be a little off-center and seem a little less secure. Claws of mount do seem to hold with sufficient strength that even if phone feels a little loose when pressing a button, the phone stays in the mount. Extension arm has some play in it that may cause additional vibration, but can be shimmed up with some duct tape (I used black Gorilla Tape). The extension arm also introduces more vibration just by the very nature of positioning the phone farther from the base. Stability can be maintained by positioning the phone to rest a corner or edge on the cowl of the intstrument cluster if your vehicle design is such as to facilitate that.
I have used both mounts successfully with a relatively slim-fitting Seidio Surface case on my SGN2 but found my SGN4 in a CellBee Rigid Metal case (thicker with kickstand) would only barely fit in the Easy One Touch 2 and not at all in the more shallow Easy One Touch. That led me to not using the CellBee case, which was fine, given that Best Buy just started carrying the Platinum Series clip/hoster case for the SGN4, that case being the Best Buy twin of the Seidio Surface. My first SGN4 case purchase was the Spiden Neo Hybrid, and it works fine with the Easy One Touch 2.
The Easy One Touch sells for $20, which I think is great so long as it remains available and if you don't need the benefit of the extension arm. If you do and can accept the drawbacks of the Easy One Touch 2, then at $25 it is still quite a nice mount.
Regards,
Ambress
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ONE OF THE MOST DETAILED POSTS I'VE EVER SEEN HERE :good::good::good::good:
Thanks...brevity is not my forte', for better or worse.
I was looking for a good case for my M9 on eBay, I found these for $20+. I bought mine on Amazon for $24 w/ shipping and got it in two days.
Complete case with full protection, hard rubber exterior, included belt clip holster. Comes in five different colors, I chose black. Integrated screen protector, tabs covering USB and headset ports, open access for camera, flash, and IR blaster. Two part construction, phone goes in front piece and both go into back piece which "hugs" the front and wraps around.
I've been using it for two days now, and I really like it.
Two complaints:
The screen protector is not a matte finish, so it reflects sunlight using it in the car. It would probably be pretty easy to remove with a little force, or cut out with a pen knife, if you wanted to use a matte screen protector instead (or if the built-in one starts showing its age).
The provided belt clip holster holds the phone well, but depending on how you insert it may cause accidental presses of the side power button, waking the screen. This isn't an issue if you're a pocket carrier and forego the holster entirely, as I figure a lot of people would get sick of taking it out and putting it back if you use the phone frequently.
I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a case. Sorry for no links but I'm new here and don't have 10 posts. Google search should find it on Amazon and company website with really good pics.
After using the case for a month, I'm still quite happy with it, but I have an additional complaint for a very minor issue.
The case is somewhat thick around the phone, with the rubber sides being about 1/8" - 3/16". Around the camera and flash the holes in the case have angled \____/ sides which are probably designed to they're not inhibiting or encroaching on the pictures you take.
Around the IR blaster, however, the sides are straight |____|, and when combined with the thickness greatly inhibits the "field of view" of the transmitter. If you use a program like Smart IR or Peel to control your devices you have to aim it directly at the sensor because the hole channels the light and prevents it from being used at any other angle.
If you're using a custom ROM on the M9 you may not even be able to use the IR blaster, but if you're still on stock firmware (like me) it's something to consider. I don't know if it would be any better with another case.
I've dropped the phone in the case a few times, including once in a parking lot onto asphalt, and it shows very little wear. The phone itself still looks as good as the day I got it.
Disclaimer: This case was provided by Poetic for free in exchange for an honest review. So here is my take:
First thing first, this case is big, bulky and heavy duty. It’s a “TANK”. It’s rugged and so well made that you feel like dropping your phone + case on purpose just for fun. It gives you that confidence that nothing is going to happen to your phone. I, however, didn't try. At some level I feel that Revolution series is going after Otterbox cases that are known for their ruggedness.
Before we talk about other things, let’s take a look at how the case looks like and how it’s built.
Look and feel:
Case I received is made of Black Plastic and Brown TPU bits. This case is constructed in two parts where the frame that holds the phone inside is made out of plastic. This plastic frame also has a built in screen protector. If you don’t already have one installed on your phone this does the job just fine. Once you have inserted the phone inside the plastic frame, you can take this sub-assembly and insert it into the main cover which is constructed out of plastic and TPU material. Putting together the two pieces really takes some effort. However once done right, the fit and finish is good and tight. So no dust or lint is getting in there.
Cutouts and Ports:
On the front it has usual cut outs for speakers, camera and sensors and they all line up perfectly. Right side has buttons which, unfortunately, are flushed so you really have to feel them, find the right one and push it to make it work. I really wish Poetic had made these buttons slightly raised from the main body. However since buttons are slightly textured, they are easy to find and operate. Ports for headphone jack and USB are perfectly aligned as well as covered with flaps (for dust protection), which is a good addition for a case like this. On the back side, cut outs for camera assembly (complete with laser and flash) and a round cutout for finger print sensor that is large enough for easy access while holding the phone in hand.
Specialties:
Two things that are special about this case are:
It has a built in carabiner loop on one end. I am sure the design intent of this loop is to put a lanyard in it but I don’t really see people walking around while wearing this phone around their necks. However, I found this feature to be extremely useful when disassembling the case. You can push down on the loop to start separating the two pieces apart which are really tight fit when assembled correctly.
Party piece of this case is the kickstand on the back. This is one of the most rugged and rigid kickstands I have ever seen on a phone case. I think its made out of aluminum (not sure though) and is very easy to open and close. It closes with tight snap giving a quality sound and feel. A perfect companion for a phone like Nexus 6P, that has a large screen for media consumption. Having this kickstand means hands free Netflix or youtube which is awesome. I wish more case manufacturers start putting kickstands on their cases.
Closing thoughts:
This case is rugged and strong enough to withstand day to day abuse and beyond. It adds weight and size to a already big phone so it’s not easy to carry it around in your pocket unless you wear a really baggy jeans or trousers. I personally would rather use this case when I am outdoors biking, trailing or hiking.
Since I already have a TGSP on my phone, I ended up removing the plastic shield that comes preassembled with this case. Having a screen protector in combination with this plastic shield makes the phone almost impossible to operate due to screen not registering touch input.
It’s currently available on Amazon for $16.95 which I think is an excellent deal. I would definitely recommend this to people who do a lot of activities outdoors. However if you are not one of them but still looking for something like otterbox but with a kickstand and a carabiner loop then this case is a perfect choice.