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Today I get Galaxy Tab 8.9 Book Cover. Very nice and solid material (high quality plastic). Looks good and expensive. Little heavy... In it tab is stable and does not fall out.
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...I don't see volume button cut-outs.
Dont have..... Must be open to get volume controls.
I have the same case, it's really good quality (but rather expensive too). Mine does have the volume buttons cut-out though, odd.
I also have the same case (dark version) and I don't have cut outs for volume OR power
Whoops I was mistaken, I don't have access to the volume rocker when the case is closed. Never had to use them that way anyway so it's not an issue to me.
I was going to start a thread reviewing this case but someone beat me to it! The photos do a good job, so I won't post my own unless someone wants them. I'll give a review of it though in this thread.
The quality of this case is top notch. The back of the case, where the galaxy tab 8.9 clips in is a thicker type plastic which offers rigid protection. The flap which covers the screen is a thinner material which I can't place. An extension of the front cover creates a flap, that when closed, uses a magnet to snap in place. The clips which the tablet snaps into come right around the edge to be flush with the plane of the screen. There is a cut out for the power button and headphones, but none for the volume rocker. The left and right edges of the tablet in landscape mode are slightly exposed. The case doesn't add a lot of bulk or weight, offering the minimum material necessary for protection. Maybe not noticed in the photos are two features which help this case out. One is the rubber grips on the bottom to help the case stand the tablet up. The other is a thin strip cutout on the back which allows the end of the flap to support the tablet at about 15 degrees, which makes for the perfect angle for viewing and typing while laying on a desk.
The only problem I can find with the tablet is that when the case is open, the rear facing camera is blocked by the flap. I noticed this complaint in a few reviews on the GT10.1 case and the solution is to rotate the tablet 180 degrees where the cover is dangling down and the camera is at the bottom of the tablet. Problem solved.
My overall impression of the tablet is great. I'm very happy with the case. It's a little pricey, but sometimes you have to pay for quality. The ivory color is sharp; a good change from the sea of black cases out there. All in all I would buy it again. In fact I might be doing just that if my wife wants to trade in her 10.1 GT for the 8.9 because she's jealous of my tablet AND case.
EDIT: To add some high quality photos, since I had them.
Just received my case (in black) and loving. I am trying to work out a way to toggle the screen on and off when the case is opened, perhaps using Tasker and the light sensor. However, the Power On option isn't available in Tasker. Anyone have an idea how to make this work?
whiplasher said:
Today I get Galaxy Tab 8.9 Book Cover. Very nice and solid material (high quality plastic). Looks good and expensive. Little heavy... In it tab is stable and does not fall out.
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Is it the official samsung case ? it looks like the official one on the 10.1.
If so, can you give me its reference number
Official samsung case, yes
EFC-1C9NIECSTD for white version
That looks really nice. It would be perfect for my wife, if she gets an 8.9 Tab.
I have the black version and love it to death. I thought the price was too high before buying it.
I was hoping for somewhere around the $50 range. But, oh well, it was very well thought out and the quality is excellent.
At the end of the day I'm super happy with it and would highly recommend it to anyone.
kjgear said:
That looks really nice. It would be perfect for my wife, if she gets an 8.9 Tab.
I have the black version and love it to death. I thought the price was too high before buying it.
I was hoping for somewhere around the $50 range. But, oh well, it was very well thought out and the quality is excellent.
At the end of the day I'm super happy with it and would highly recommend it to anyone.
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I got mine new, in-box from a seller on eBay for $50. I recommend you give them a look: ccmaccessories.
My black (ORIGINAL from samsung). Price 55eu ..
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This is an official Samsung case and it`s very comfortable & solid thing.
I think - must have)))
I found a seller on ebay that sells it for just $40
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170790359146#ht_1623wt_1130
Nice looking case!
I can't really tell from the pictures, but I'm pretty sure there is no access to the dock connector when the tablet is in a stand position, right?
So having a USB flash drive connected for the purpose of watching movies is out of the question, right?
Edit: nevermind.. dumb question I think I'm gonna go with the keyboard dock or something..
just got mine in black. I rock all my cell phones "naked" so I dont have much experience in casing, but I couldnt be happier. quality stuff.
Nice, but when you close cover, you can hear music because it cover two speaker too
Im really liking the wake and sleep feature on the Galaxy Note 8. This is a nice feature found on the iPad Mini and the Kindle Fire HD tablets.
http://youtu.be/3A8rtSead0I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3A8rtSead0I&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Got the book cover case and really like the sleep and wake feature of it
To anyone who picked one up, how does it feel in terms of bulk? Also, when the cover is folded over, does it lay flush with the spine or does the flap stick out?
Juvenall said:
To anyone who picked one up, how does it feel in terms of bulk? Also, when the cover is folded over, does it lay flush with the spine or does the flap stick out?
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It is very thin, as thin as my nexus 4, and feels like a father compared to my original xoom
the cover is just like the s3 flip cover but it snaps on the back instead of replacing the battery cover
and it triggers auto on and off like the ipad smart cover
Caved in and picked up the cover on the way home today. Some initial thoughts:
1) The case adds no real bulk to the device itself. The backplate and the screen flap are both super thin, so even when folded over, it's doable for someone like me who hates cases.
2) Because its all so thin, however, it does feel sorta cheap. If this suffers from the same build issues I've read the S3 version has, I don't have high hopes that it's going to last long.
3) The screen on/off thing is awesome. The sensor part of this is actually along the spine, not the edge of the flap. Not a complaint, just an observation.
4) When folded over, there is a bit of a "lip" around the spine. I can't say I love this, but it doesn't really impact the way I hold the device.
5) The "stand" feature is alright and seems stable enough as long as you use it in the single position it was designed for. I do with it had a few more angle options.
Verdict? Meh. It's not a bad case, and I don't intend to return mine, but had I been given the opportunity to play with one before, I don't think I would have spent the extra $50. At half that price, it wouldn't change my opinion, but I'd be far less disappointed.
I have the book cover for my 8.0 and it is not very heavy, acts like a stand and turns the Note on and off when I open and close it. Very convenient. Got mine on Amazon for $5.99. Thought I would give it a try for that amount . So far very happy with it.
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I have the book cover for my 8.0 and it is not very heavy, acts like a stand and turns the Note on and off when I open and close it. Very convenient. Got mine on Amazon for $5.99. Thought I would give it a try for that amount . So far very happy with it.
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The only one I see on Amazon for that price is the IVSO version. What I hate about those cases is how you actually have to put the tablet inside and wraps around the front. The official book cover simply snaps onto the back of the Note 8.
Juvenall said:
The only one I see on Amazon for that price is the IVSO version. What I hate about those cases is how you actually have to put the tablet inside and wraps around the front. The official book cover simply snaps onto the back of the Note 8.
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Here's what I bought:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B4BEAM8/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
rfb813 said:
Here's what I bought:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B4BEAM8/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Ahh, right on. Same sort of issue for me with the case covering the bezel, but you should post up a quick review thread and a couple of pictures.
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Here's what I bought:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B4BEAM8/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I bought that same cover and also bought a similar one:
http://www.amazon.com/Dealgadgets-S...&qid=1366425979&sr=8-2&keywords=Galaxy+note+8
They both look essentially the same and add about the same bulk.
Major difference is that the Moko cover has auto wake, soft inside material, hand holder, and the pen holder doesn't interfere with IR. But it reeks! I mean it smells so bad I couldn't keep it in the same room with me. I left it outside overnight and it is still off gassing.
The Dealgadget cover has no weird smell. But also no wake function, no softer inside material, no hand holder. The pen holder is in a better location except if you plan to use the IR function. It is on the side of the tablet and I found it interferes with the IR.
So I ended up ordering the Samsung cover from this site. Since its coming from Hong Kong it will probably take a couple of weeks to get it. But I can't justify spending $50 for a cover. (Even though I probably will have spent close to $50 before I find one I like).
http://dx-box.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?cat=364&q=Galaxy+Note+8.0
I never purchased from this site before so I can't vouch for them yet.
I also have the upcoming Poetic case on order since its only $5. But it's not due to ship till May.
good one
hi budy go to your level best and may astonished to the forums:good:
When looking for some case reviews I stumbled over http://galaxynote8cases.com/ and they actually seem to have some good reviews. The only thing that is a real pain with the Note 8 is that it's tough to find any accessories for it.
I just got the white book case cover, its perfect for people who are careful with their electronics but like that extra layer to prevent scratches. Adds virtually zero weight.
tweak. said:
I just got the white book case cover, its perfect for people who are careful with their electronics but like that extra layer to prevent scratches. Adds virtually zero weight.
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Thats the big selling point for me here. The absolute lack of bulk on this is awesome. I only wish this had two more features:
1) A magnetic hold when the front flap is covering the screen.
2) Another magnetic hold for the flap when its folded over the back.
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There is a slight hold on the front side, as to not make it appear flimsy. When you flip it around back it "gives" a bit easier to fit snugly. Hard to explain, but clearly well designed.
Where are people buying this case, i cant find it anywhere.
The Book Cover Case is available in the US at local Best Buy, Staples and Office Depot. The only color is white, but the other colors will be available shortly.
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Where are people buying this case, i cant find it anywhere.
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got mine at best buy, it was the only one left in stock.
My Best Buy had black & white to choose from.
tweak. said:
My Best Buy had black & white to choose from.
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wish i could have gotten black. i have friends that have the white cover on their sIII's and they get very dirty here in egypt, but i had to get something and white was the only choice.
Hey all, anyone else noticed on these Samsung Flip cases, they dont stay flush to the screen, in the case of the S view cover you would think the magnet would help keep it closed but no its just a trigger for the sensor. Bit expensive for what it is given it's flawed design.
From what I hear its great once you've broken it in
s view cover is a best cover for s4
I received mine today from handtec.. it fits and close perfectly.
I like this case but only grip it totally covers the led notification and coz of dat gotta keep checking if I missed a notification :banghead:
Sent from my Galaxy S4 .
It's a pain:silly: Samsung should flash a reminder in the s view window
Read elsewhere of someone cutting a button hole for the led :good:
azeter said:
I like this case but only grip it totally covers the led notification and coz of dat gotta keep checking if I missed a notification :banghead:
Sent from my Galaxy S4 .
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kist32 said:
Cheap Galaxy S4 S View Cover, http://dx-box.com/galaxy-s4-s-view-flip-cover-folio-case.html
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Interesting. I might just bite on one of those. Even though I don't think it's actuall the official one, it's probably about the same. I have a co-worker who spent $60 on hers and I wasn't really impressed with the build quality, though I do love the concept. But to me, it seemed more like a $15 cover anyway.
green s cover
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOfFVD_Qy5I
orange s cover
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvF8hbOMfjs
black s cover
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPzyUG3petE
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I have a new Samsung Galaxy S4 S-View Flip Cover Folio Case (Black) if anyone wants it in uk £25 delivered pm me I just got a new case in new condition only used once.
I bought this cover, and I like it ... it's the one thing keeping me away from trying an AOSP ROM (e.g. CM 10.1) ... Don't want to lose the window functionality.
I had an official Samsung S-View cover given free when I upgraded my contract.
Like others have said, the front cover didnt stay closed flush to the screen, but after a day or so "bedding it in" it now closes perfectly.
I find the case very good, and it's great that you can answer/reject calls etc sliding across the case window itself.
There are however 2 fundamental flaws with this case:
1. There is no hole for the notification LED (as already mentioned) I was contemplating drillling a hole through it to allow for this, but wit this case on and shut, the LED notification only ever lights up to show it's charging. The LED is disabled for missed calls/sms when the case is shut! This is a huge flaw of the S4+S-View combination in my opinion.
I'm hoping a future firmware update will address this, but as the cases being sold do not have this hole, I would be extremely surprised if this is done. Perhaps this may be a mod for some clever dev to do! :good:
2. The case greatly interferes with the devices ability to use any compass app. Open up a compass app and slowly open/shut the case and you will see the compass bearing alter considerably. This puts a huge doubt over the accuracy of such apps when this case is in the open position.
could be better
It should have had the led hole from factory. but that's samsung for ya..good ideas always seem to be an afterthought.. anyway.. i just drilled a hole in mine and it seemed to do the trick. sometimes it closes too well as can be a pain to open (to grip using fingers), but still a better case then most as it doesn't add much bulk or wait to the phone.
Nice case but minimum protection
I had flip cover case on my note 1, i dropped the phone once and the case didn't helped much to protect the phone from scratches on the side. Now i have S4 with the S view cover and similar thing happened, my case opened during fall and landed on the screen... As much as i like the flip cases they offer very little protection. I have to try different case for the upcoming Note 3. Any suggestions which case can offer solid protection?
morow said:
I had flip cover case on my note 1, i dropped the phone once and the case didn't helped much to protect the phone from scratches on the side. Now i have S4 with the S view cover and similar thing happened, my case opened during fall and landed on the screen... As much as i like the flip cases they offer very little protection. I have to try different case for the upcoming Note 3. Any suggestions which case can offer solid protection?
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I would definitely give the Spigen Slim Armor View a try. I just got this case in black and it's totally awesome. There are many threads in here discussing this case. I would like give links to them but not sure how to do it so I would just do a search. Tons of pics and reviews as well.
Excuse my late reply, I got this phone with a free S-cover a week ago. In my opinion the case build quality is crap. I've broken the cover in and it doesn't stay closed until I had to bend the cover to create a deeper crease. Now the cover is starting to misalign and become loose. Volume button is covered also. Sides are fraying.
When I first got it, I already thought, this case was not protective at all. The cover seemed as thick as a peice of cardboard, and there is no covering or shock absorption at all around the edges or back.
A week later I went to my local Asian variety store and bought a protective case for $6. Quality was 10x than the s-view cover and I'm not even exagerating. Imediatley switched cases. Save your money. Don't buy this.
If you want to the quality of s-view cover, a makeshift credit card wrapped in cloth works just as well.
Surprisingly, I was able to price-match an Amazon price at Target. I'm enjoying it but I hope it breaks in cause the flap not closing issue is a tad inconvenient.
Has anybody modded a tpu case too accomodate the S View cover?
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Samsung or ....others?? Samsung is OK, others NOT
Please specify in your infos if you are talking abount a ORIGINAL SAM S-View (arround 35$ - 55$) or a cheapo 'SUMSUMG' or any other type of cheaper S-Views (ranging from 8$ to 25$)
I had a 'fake' S-View, which didn't stay closed, added thikness to the back cover, looked like 'cardboard', and, furthermore, if you folded it open completelly to the back of the phone, it activated the magnet!! So it was really 'crappy'
I now have a real S-View, and none of the above apply!
It closes (and stays closed) perfectlly from minute 1
It's exactlly as thick as the original cover
It has a 'cleanable plastic' finish
It can be open 360º to the back without activating the magnet
So... beware of fakes. It was difficult to tell, as they 'case' them as if original, but they're definitelly LOW QUALITY.
Can you buy a case that users s view front cover? Im used to it now but want a case? ??? Thanks
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beanbag37 said:
It should have had the led hole from factory. but that's samsung for ya..good ideas always seem to be an afterthought.. anyway.. i just drilled a hole in mine and it seemed to do the trick. sometimes it closes too well as can be a pain to open (to grip using fingers), but still a better case then most as it doesn't add much bulk or wait to the phone.
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Can you pay a picture or more of the mod you made? Please!!!
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EDIT: Bought one. It is very nice. One issue.
How do I change 24h clock to 12h? Phone is set to 12h but LEDs on cover still use 24h clock. .
It looks soo nice. Normally $60 but I got it for $48+tax here in Canada at The Source through Bell Business Advantage discount.
1st one had physical defect so I had it swapped but both were stuck on 24 hour clock even when phone was set to and using 12h clock.
THS1989 said:
It looks soo nice. Normally $60 but I can get it for $48+tax here in Canada through Bell Business Advantage.
Please help me decide. Never had a flip case before but they look so good and this LED one seems really unique.
My only concern, drop protection....
Please help decide. Really on the fence about this.
Current case is Spigen TPU which is OK but bored of it.
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I dont like the flip covers. Specifically for the reason you mentioned. I had an SView cover for my N3, thankfully I bought it on sale for like 29.99 instead of the 50 retail....but I rarely used it. Cases are personal preference, you can't ask what you should do.
dboogie2288 said:
I dont like the flip covers. Specifically for the reason you mentioned. I had an SView cover for my N3, thankfully I bought it on sale for like 29.99 instead of the 50 retail....but I rarely used it. Cases are personal preference, you can't ask what you should do.
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Does it offer any protection at all ?
THS1989 said:
Does it offer any protection at all ?
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The LED case will only help protect the screen. Not the rest of the phone. I've been thinking about getting this case myself but I just keep taking the cases off in favor of the naked Note 4.
Yeah I mean in a pocket its great, full protection of the screen. However, outside of that, it's pretty thin on actual impact protection. The corners WILL get banged up if you drop it, and it has no rubber in it to help absorb impact like a tpu case or otterbox.
I currently have the padded flip wallet and I love it. However if you are concerned about drop protection, this case will disappoint. I dropped mine few weeks ago and the flip cover landed open with screen down. Luckily no cracked screen but I do have a couple of scratches. So if you are looking for protection, this won't be it. But if you are looking for a good quality case with built in smart function, this would be the best one to buy.
With that being said, ill stop by source tomorrow and will get the led cover to replace my normal flip wallet!
I bought one. It is very nice.
How do I change time from 24h to 12 h ?
It is 12 h in settings and phone uses 12h but flip cover still uses 24h.
I tried restarting, reattaching cover.
Can we make our own led effects ?
No, only with flip case.. thats crazy i brought this cover to make own animation/icons but led back cover has limited option and i dont understand why ;(
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMC41y4sC_E
it seems to only work with Samsung only apps, maybe there are some XDA Devs that can work there way around it.
Hi,
I have mine for one week.
It's a really beautiful case which deserves the design of my S10. Not too slick but obviously more than a silicon case (not too much is acceptable). The feeling in hand is really well the hole for the power/volume/Bixby button is good for reach it easily.
The effect is a bonus (good in fact in a meeting your less attract by your phone due to the screen on the table).
So the price at beginning is too much (65$).
But now in Amazon you can have one for 35$ at this price is a very good deal !
The screen is protect by the case (the top and bottom are higher than 2 or 3 mm) but I don't know if in case of accidental drop if this case protect like a case in silicon (if you have the answer I'm interesting)
For now I used my S10 with this case in white and without screen protector and the feeling is so much much better (by far) than no official case and with SP.
Have a good day ?