My girlfriend just got a Galaxy Note 8 and after doing some research is concerned with the magnets screwing with the Wacom tech / S-pen stuff. It's almost impossible to find cases without them, and when we do they don't have any color options.
Do you know of any magnet-free cases? Preferably in light blue or turquoise.
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I just bought a nice case for my note edge in HK by a UFO company, some chinese stuff most probably, later i found that the S pen is not working in the area where the magnets are located. Just wanted to warn you guys before damaging your device.... Be cautious with magnetic cases , i ripped the magnets out, case still looks good and protects the phone . If you use magnetic case for a long period, it should still recover once you remove the magnets and the magnetic field fades away(could take some time).
I live in Europe, and just recently I upgraded from my old good Note 2 to Note 4 in white. I was disappointed about the cover, which instead feeling faux leather (like my wife's Note 3 does) is completely plastic and is extremely slippy.
I hoped that after upgrading to S Charger Cover, it may be more 'faux leather' but it is really not a case. The original Samsung's S Charger Cover is exactly the same plastic and slippy (in a way like Galaxy S5 cover is).
However I found out that US Samsung site lists White S Charger Cover under EP-CN910IWUSTA label while the one I purchased in Samsung Brand Store is labelled EP-CN910IWEGWW.
I wrote to US support, and they answered: "It seems EP-CN910IWEGWW to be a Non-US / International accessory. (...) Wireless Charging Qi Cover (EP-CN910IWUSTA) is made out of faux leather."
Now the actual questions:
- does any European user of white Note 4 has this feeling that both OEM cover and S Charger Cover are actually totally plastic and not a 'faux leather' at all?
- does any US user of white Note 4 can confirm if the white S Charge Cover EP-CN910IWUSTA feels like a leather not like ordinary polystyrene plastic?
I have the black one here in the US and I get exactly what you mean. It is more of a leather textured soft plastic than true faux leather. I've had a faux leather recliner, Volkswagen Jetta (new model) with faux leather (not vinyl style), and several modern faux leather jackets (most designers don't use real leather these days) and the phone cover is way different. I know this isn't pc but as big of a red meat country the USA is and many other countries in the world why not use all of the animal when cows are made into food? I'm sure a lot of meat processors do sell the leather but Idon't know who this people are fooling when people become vegan and wear leather products. It's hypocrisy at its finest lol! I love animals, have done volunteer work with them, fostered them, and have several pets but still eat meat. I say until most folks are vegan in the world... Why waste parts? It won't cause more animals to be killed lol! That's silly. Sorry for the rant. I've looked at other battery covers and none are leather that I have seen. You could get a leather or true faux leather case but that's about all of the options. My girlfriend has the LG G4 with a leather battery cover. It's a nice replacement for the Note 4. It has a FANTASTIC camera and comes with an extra battery and charger. The only downside I've found is development is not as extensive (they just got root very recently), IR is very short range, and no stylus. I hear that LG is making a model very similar to the Note with stylus and all shortly. Might be my replacement since the Note 5 has fallen flat feature wise. Good luck! Oh and as far as your problem with the faux leather goes... I highly recommend the Samsung protective cover. It is extremely thin and form fitting and provides decent protection without the bulk of other cases.
Hi all. New Note 4 owner here. I cannot believe how hard it is to find a decent/suitable/working! Note 4 leather wallet case!!!
Having owned the excellent Note 2 Spigen Valentinus case why oh why oh why have ALL the Note 4 cases gone magnetic with only 3 card slots? Doesn't make sense.
All magnetic cases affect the screen. Found one that doesn't, but then the bloody clasp isn't strong enough to keep the case closed! Not to mention that expensive case doesn't even have a cut out for the pen!!!
What's wrong with keeping to a button clasp? Especially when magnets cause problems.
The phone is bigger, so why have less slots???
Going mad here...is it only me? Why couldn't spigen (and others) just keep the old design?
Picked up the SM-P580 for my 6 year old this past week.. Curious to see what case everyone likes or is using with theirs -- I picked up a relatively cheap ProCase off of Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Gala...id=1511708748&sr=8-7&keywords=sm-p580+procase and it is just ok --- Since this Tablet has been around for quite awhile was hoping to get some thoughts on what you guys liked.. Thanks..
Cases are a hit or miss with the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 with S Pen (P580) and without S Pen (T580). There are a limit amount of accessories for these models.
You probably want a Mignova Heavy Duty Hybrid Protective Case with Build In Kickstand, since you're letting your kid use your tablet: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y15M2VP/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It will help you reduce the damage if he or she drops it. Don't rely on the included screen protector because its garbage. There are identical ones with different brand name, but they are all the same. All made in China. Some are cheaper while others are more expensive so make sure you pick the cheapest price and it's designed for the one with the S pen.
Also, the model without the S Pen (T580) is a smaller tablet. They aren't the same size as the model with the S Pen (P580).
Infiland Galaxy Tab A 10.1 with S Pen Case, Smart PU Leather 360 Degrees Rotating Stand Case Cover for Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 with S pen P580:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M65L2XX/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This one is okay, but the 360 degree rotating stand is flimsy. It only stays in place if you just watch a video on your tablet. If you plan to use it while its in vertical or horizontal mode, it often falls down.
ProCase Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 Case without S Pen
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FVLUDAO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
If I had this case for the one with a S Pen, the screen flaps are annoying and cover a small portion of the screen in all directions. For a tablet without the S Pen, it's manageable. Good build quality. Thicker case than Infiland leather case. You got to take the tablet out to access your mSD card.
Samsung Book Cover for Tab A 10.1” with S Pen, Black or White
https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/m...tab-a-10-1--with-s-pen--black-ef-bp580pbeguj/
Right now, it's 50% off for $25 but normally for $50. If you missed the sale, you can get cheaper ones on Ebay as used or open-box.
Out of all the cases I have including the Pro Case for the T580, the Samsung Book Cover is the best one for the Tab A 10.1” with S Pen (P580). The only con aside from drop protection is that you can't use it in vertical mode because the magnets only hold the tablet in two horizontal angles. Easy to take off and put the book cover on. Easy access to your micro-SD card slot. No raised screen case hinge to interfere with my hand when I'm writing on it. The magnets are strong and hold in place with I use it.
I was thinking of getting a keyboard case, but I discovered there's no official Samsung Keyboard case. There are 3rd party Chinese manufacturer keyboard cases, but they are a hit-or-miss too with build quality and user experience.
Thanks for all the info Baja --good stuff..
I just got this one for my SM-T580 and it fits great.
It's not cheap, but it's worth a bit of extra cash.
I did take the screen protector out because I don't like them, but otherwise it's a great case.
stonypass said:
I just got this one for my SM-T580 and it fits great.
It's not cheap, but it's worth a bit of extra cash.
I did take the screen protector out because I don't like them, but otherwise it's a great case.
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I like Supcase but I do not believe they make one for the SM-P580 with S Pen..
Last year for the Note 8 and even the S8 and S9, Samsung released cases that they called, "Clear Covers." They were hard plastic cases that gave a really snug fit, kept the slim profile, and added grip. It isn't meant for drop protection but does provide some (I dropped my Note 8 on marble and the case corner cracked but phone was fine).
Samsung didn't make them this year for the Note 9 but I found a generic one online. Ordered 10+ clear cases to try to find one that was similar to the OEM Clear Cover and was able to find one.
You can see in the video how I have the phone vertically and it is still stuck to my fingers and doesn't slip.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjRea7mmBYs
I get a bit apprehensive with clear cases because I worry about them yellowing after a while. As far as trying to get something reliable but very thin, Spigen has always been my choice. These two options are pretty thin. What I really like about Spigen is they give you a healthy amount of lip across the top and bottom face so you can lie down the phone face down without any worry. The other great thing about them is the buttons (for the cases that wrap all the war around the edges) are very CLICKY. I have using a case with mushy buttons.
Anyway, that's my two cents on it.
https://www.amazon.com/Spigen-Liquid-Galaxy-Durable-Samsung/dp/B07FLZJ57M
https://www.amazon.com/Spigen-Galaxy-Durable-Profile-Samsung/dp/B07FN5WJVT
I've been using Mnml case https://mnmlcase.com/products/samsung-galaxy-note-9-mnml-case
And anccer https://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-Note-...ds=anccer+note+9&dpPl=1&dpID=31+QUAn2cBL&ref=