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I've been looking for a case for my N1 that protects the screen from impact when I'm not using it. I've been using a cheap ebay leather case, which I've noticed a few issues with that I'd like the case I eventually use to not have:
1) The leather surrounding the screen interferes with things like pulling down the notification bar, or hitting buttons on the sides of the screen (q and p on the keyboard especially).
2) When the case is open, the top is open, so if I accidentally hold it upside down while using it, it literally just slips out. I've done this twice already this week - luckily onto carpet
3) The magnet interferes with the compass.
The best I've found so far is Proporta's Aluminium Lined Leather Case (I'd post a link, but new-user-restriction thing. It's pretty easy to find via proporta.com), but I've heard that it's a flimsy fit. And there's a bunch of other leather cases I've seen where I can't tell from the stock photos if there's a slip-out-able edge or not.
Any thoughts/suggestions? Any people with a case that just happens to meet the four criteria ?
I use this:
It's not exactly cheap, but it's built like a tank. I have one for my N900 too, six months and it didn't tear or anything. Sure it scratched a bit, but nothing major.
It doesn't cause me any problem with the screen, in fact I grip the phone in a fashion where the side of my hands touch the sides of the screen, causing all sorts of weird touch problems. With the case, I don't have any of these problems anymore.
You can slip it out if you want to, just push the bottom of the phone up and it'll come out, but not easily.
I'm a big fan of Krusell cases. The orbit is right up your alley. I've been using them osince the BB pearl first came out, and I wouldn't trust my phone to anything else. Leather is phenomenal quality, the front is removable if you like (or you can fold it backwards and it'll work as a kickstand) which combined with the multidapt kit gives you the option to use your phone in one singular case running, biking, driving, or just walking. It comes with a multitude of different style fittings and they all just simply click in and out.
Here's the case.
http://www.krusell.se/products/1/?catid=75&productid=3880
http://www.amazon.com/Krusell-Leath..._1_2?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1279693603&sr=8-2
And here's the things available for use with the multidapt system
http://www.amazon.com/s/qid=1279693...tidapt&rh=n:301185,k:krusell multidapt&page=1
Hope this helps in your search...I think you'll be hard-pressed to find a better quality more versatile case...though the one the other poster looks pretty good too, I must admit.
Just wanted to post a couple of links to some great cases.
I have this vertical flip case http://www.ebay.com/itm/Carbon-Fibe...369238?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2314c5e656
and it's perfect. My phone is always protected, even from drops while talking, and I don't need a screen protector. It's also very easy to take on and off for battery changes.
I can fold it backwards like a kick stand to prop my phone up in landscape mode on a table.
It's not magnetic, so no problems with signal.
Throw it in your purse/pocket with the keys. Not a scratch!
I've had it for 7 months and it looks brand new. I'm not going to say it looks like lamb skin but it's much classier than the rubber cases. (It's Carbon Fiber.)
Draw backs:
Looks like an 80's car phone while you're talking because the bottom flap hangs beside your face. Not bothersome at all though.
For heavy texters who are picky about "feel" while typing the flap might be annoying. But for light texting it is not in the way at all. I honestly hate texting so I don't know.
Carbon Fiber Leather Case Cover for T-Mobile LG G2X NEW
"NEW GENUINE LG T-MOBILE G2X NEO DIARY WALLET CASE COVER"
For a more expensive look (but only $24.99) there is a vertical flip case at the bottom of the page here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/260774463768?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (I don't have permission to post the picture.)
These are not pouches, but fitted, flip-open cases!
At the top of the page it shows the horizontal cases. I don't like this option because I can't figure out how you would answer the phone! LOL. But they sure look nice.
The vertical version looks like a good bet. However, it's not quite as expensive looking due to the red elastic on the bottom. Small sacrifice.
I don't have this case yet, but what I like is that you can fit a couple of credit cards in it.
What I don't like is that it makes the phone bigger (1/4" lip.) I think it also has a magnetic closure, which could mess with GPS etc.
Honestly I'm so happy with the cheap one above that I haven't been motivated to try this yet. Please let me know if any of you try the horizontal or vertical versions, and what you think.
Here http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-GENUINE...Accessories&hash=item3a65bf9fa9#ht_5648wt_905
are some more nice looking horizontal wallet cases. But I just can't wrap my head around the awkwardness of talking on it.
Update: I guess you fold it back doubled against the phone but I could see it being difficult.
All of these cases are great for us girls who don't like manly belt clips. I carry it in my purse, or a small "lanyard" purse around my neck. Perfect to slide into a back pocket also.
gggirlgeek said:
All of these cases are great for us girls who don't like manly belt clips. I carry it in my purse, or a small "lanyard" purse around my neck. Perfect to slide into a back pocket also.
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Not just girls... I hate belt clips as should any man because they get hung on things while you're "working"... (whatever your work is)... Belt clips are the #1 cause of dropped & damaged phones, if you ask me. Phone is sticking out there asking to be hurt. I guess that's a man thing...
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Not just girls... I hate belt clips as should any man because they get hung on things while you're "working"... (whatever your work is)... Belt clips are the #1 cause of dropped & damaged phones, if you ask me. Phone is sticking out there asking to be hurt. I guess that's a man thing...
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Yup!
Now if I can just find one that isn't black. Tired of the that black hole in my purse eating my phone. I can hear it screaming but I can't get to it time!
Found some more nice cases. Beware, some have magnetic closures. I am testing my GPS and compass now to see if the magnetic myth is true.
2 Nice Genuine Leather cases (affordable!)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190625910167?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/220768667372?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
Fake leather; great price:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/260890314166?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/250809875950?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/220886572659?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
Just bought this one for girly girls
http://www.ebay.com/itm/250935376104?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
I shopped for these pretty carefully and eliminated cases that would cause problems such as:
-Closures getting in the way of the screen and proximity sensor.
-Cases that open "up" instead of flipping "down." (Although I decided to order one.)
-Making sure the camera and headset jack are easy to use.
-Making sure there aren't exposed corners or unprotected areas of the phone during a fall.
**Edit** Follow Up Added
First let me start this off with stating something very important. This case, while originally being marked for the TF700, is actually for the Prime. The seller, PC Micro Store is an awesome seller who stands behind their sales. When I contacted after purchasing letting them know the company says it won't fit, they immediately offered a refund and to send a return label. I said I'd wait until I got it and see how it fit and if it was usable.
So I got the case in today. It is titled "rooCASE Slim-Fit (Black) Folio Case Cover with Multi Adjustable Viewing Angles for ASUS Transformer Pad PRIME TF201" now after the change. The vendor shipped it incredibly fast, I got it 2 days ofter items shipped straight from Amazon, pretty good. It was packaged in a plain brown envelope via USPS. It cost $15 + $5 S/H, but seems price may have gone up a few bucks.
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Inside was no padding, but none is needed. It was a pretty clear package.
The case actually snapped in rather easily considering going into it the case was a bit small. I've had other cases that had to have alot more effort to put on. Because the case clips on the corner, it has a far sleeker "barely there" look and feel to it. The case is designed to cling onto 6 points as seen in the first photo. 4 of which are primary and two are secondary. The secondary are the ones made to pop on and off easily to facilitate in the converting to a stand. The primary are made to keep the case on. The secondary do not cling well, barely holding on. The only other fault I can find with the case after an afternoon/evening of using it is the closuire clip is a bit snug since the tablet is slightly bigger, but I'm confident that this will self remedy as it breaks in. The case has a hand strap that is very handy. It has 3 positions that give a good range of angles. All in all, I would be more then happy to pay $25-$35 without hesitation for this case assuming nothing comes up in the future. The thread is all the same color as the material (black and grey), flash makes it look white on black.
~~FOLLOW UP~~
I've been using this case for over a week or so and it has proven to be ideal. There is very little to find that would be a "complaint". The only thing that I have been inconvienced by is the location of the charge port, but this has nothing to do with the case and only the phone. One of the roto cases would fix this by having a second option to set up on a desk. This is a case and not a dock, so I cant place a bit of fault for this. The closure tabe was a bit (very!) tight at first but has since become easy to close with a pinch of two fingers. The case has broken in to fit as if it really was made for this device. I love it and highly recommend it. I have become a case junky over the years and never expect the first case I buy to fit properly or to be happy with it, especially when only a couple cases exsist and not even built specifically for this device. So I still find myself wanting to try other cases, but am happy till I find that "ohh gotta have!" case, perhaps a gumdrop or other non book like case, more of a survival case.
Nice review, nice pictures, nice tab...! Thanks.
Nice review, gives a good look. Thanks!
One very good point of your case: your camera's lens is free -- on the similarly priced leather case I bought before retail availability of the TF70, my lens is partly obscured and the upper leather frame piece is wobbly.
Oh well, at least I can ask a new case for my birthday......... in November.
Can I dock with this case on just put it over the dock ?
Its not likely.
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Edit- Follow up added to original post.
Thanks for the review, hoping to get mine soon!
Good looking case. A lot of the reviews on Amazon say that it is too small for the TF700.
Looks like there are now rooCASEs available for the TF700, but they don't appear to have the notches for adjustment. They must just depend on the friction to hold the angle in place. http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Multi...Viewing+Angles+for+ASUS+Transformer+Pad+TF700
Edit: Oh, looks like there are Velcro edges that keep the angle in place rather than ridges.
Edit2: Just ordered this TF700 version, the stylus, and the screen protectors. Will be here on Wednesday.
just ordered the tf700 and the roocase as well. will be here on Wednesday. I had not seen this review before ordering the roocase, but it looked pretty good on amazon. which, I guess, isnt saying much considering that most of the cases are very similar. I just wanted something specifically for the tf700 and not the prime. will report back when everything gets here.
Splaktar said:
Good looking case. A lot of the reviews on Amazon say that it is too small for the TF700.
Looks like there are now rooCASEs available for the TF700, but they don't appear to have the notches for adjustment. They must just depend on the friction to hold the angle in place. http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Multi...Viewing+Angles+for+ASUS+Transformer+Pad+TF700
Edit: Oh, looks like there are Velcro edges that keep the angle in place rather than ridges.
Edit2: Just ordered this TF700 version, the stylus, and the screen protectors. Will be here on Wednesday.
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That's certainly not the Slim Fit Folio Case Cover style, as reviewed in the OP.
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That's certainly not the Slim Fit Folio Case Cover style, as reviewed in the OP.
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Agreed, that's just another leather slip on case. It does however appear to rotate. That would be handy for those who like to charge it while propped open like on your desk.
Ok, I finally got the TF700T and the roocase http://goo.gl/8yN60 (not the same as in OP) and some roocase anti-glare screen protectors. I know, Gorilla glass 2 zomg...but I find the screen to be very reflective, so anti-glare screen protectors can't hurt.
First, the anti-glare screen protectors. Sure they are functional in their capacity, but was the worst screen protector I have ever had to apply. I have been applying screen protectors for more years than I care to remember to many devices of varying size. This is not the first time I have ever applied screen protectors to a tablet nor the first time I have applied static application screen protectors. Wow. What a chore. I have spent the last hour smoothing out bubbles that will not go away. Luckily none are on the actual screen area. There are still at least 5 bubbles the size of the front facing camera aperture around the bezel. Highly annoying and sure to set off anyone's OCD and make you want to stab people. I have another anti-glare and HD screen protector from the same pack that I can try to apply, but I am not sure it's worth the effort. I may just remove it entirely and deal with the glare. Also, while in the roocase, the bezel is not visible and neither are the bubbles...so maybe ill just leave it in the case forever?
Second, the case itself. My girlfriend got the similarly styled case from blurex http://www.amazon.com/Blurex-folio-...&qid=1344546550&sr=8-2&keywords=blurex+tf700t on the same order, so I will be using that as a comparison. The roocase seems to be lighter. I am not sure if this is factual, but in the hand, with the tablet inserted, it just seems lighter. The finish of the roocase seems to be nicer as well. The size is perfect. In fact, I would say ultra perfect if that makes sense. On her blurex case, the sides of the tablet are exposed and protrude ever-so-slightly past the edges of the case. On the roocase, they are well concealed within the folds of the case and well protected. I realize that the blurex is stated to be for the TF201, but the height/width dimensions are the exact same between the two tablets, with only the thickness being different.
Now, the biggest downside of the roocase. The accessibility of the charging port. Terrible, basically describes it. On the blurex, there is a slot cut out for the charging cable to be connected while closed as where on the roocase there is not. The "spine" of the case while closed is a solid spine. This, in my opinion is just silly. Maybe it wont matter to some people, but it certainly matters to me. Not being able to keep this thing plugged in while in the case (and the case closed) is a huge minus to me.
OK, time for the biggest plus. That would be the velcro mechanism used for standing it up. On most cases of this type, there are three grooves etched into the front cover that the tablet sits in while standing up so you only get 3 viewing angles. On the roocase, your options are unlimited. The velcro allows you to stand it up at any angle up to 90 degrees. Very clever design feature.
The tablet "housing" on the roocase is better than the blurex as well. The blurex is one of those cases that you "clip" the corners into, then to close you fold a clip over the exposed area at the top by the cameras. To be honest, I really do not like this design as I feel that it will eventually wear down on the corners and where the closure clip is. On the roocase, it slides into a sleeve and is protected around the entire bezel. A small flap at the base (where the charging port is) slides behind it with velcro to fasten. Very secure system and great design. There is a hole in the flap to allow the charging cord to connect, but again, while standing up...charging is a no go.
The only other glaring design flaw I see on the roocase is that the speaker is entirely covered unless standing up. While both cases have little holes placed over the speaker, on the roocase, the speaker is hidden entirely against the inside of the case unless standing up. This virtually mutes the sound to a quiet whisper. Even while standing the volume is very slight. So unless you plan on listening with headphones while in the case, dont plan on much sound.
The last thing that I see as somewhat of a flaw is that you cannot really fold this case over like a magazine. This may also seem petty to some, but one thing I actually like about the blurex is that you can open it like a book, then fold it over on itself so that you are actually holding it like a tablet again. This is impossible to do on the roocase cleanly. As the spine folds over there is about a 1" gap behind the tablet and the front cover. It adds a significant amount of bulk while holding it.
Finally, the closing mechanisms. The roocase is simply a magnet inside the front cover that keeps it closed. Again, the closing mechanism on the blurex is a plastic clip that clasps over the tablet itself. I see no good coming of this over the long term. I think that clasp will end up wearing grooves into the tablet. Sure, there is a slight concern about a magnet so close to the tablet, but I do not believe that this will introduce any long term effect to the tablet.
All in all, I like the roocase. There are, however, several trade-offs that may be hard to live with. I will test drive it for a week or two and see if I can get used to them or not before deciding whether or not to return it. One feature that I would have liked to seen added to this case is a rotating feature of some kind. Not the end of the world, but would have been nice.
TD;LR: The roocase is a good case, with several nice features. However, there are several design flaws that could be a deal breaker for some.
TD;LR 2: Avoid roocase screen protectors!!
Hope this helps someone.
henbone11 said:
Ok, I finally got the TF700T and the roocase and some roocase anti-glare screen protectors. I know, Gorilla glass 2 zomg...but I find the screen to be very reflective, so anti-glare screen protectors can't hurt.
First, the anti-glare screen protectors. Sure they are functional in their capacity, but was the worst screen protector I have ever had to apply. I have been applying screen protectors for more years than I care to remember to many devices of varying size. This is not the first time I have ever applied screen protectors to a tablet nor the first time I have applied static application screen protectors. Wow. What a chore. I have spent the last hour smoothing out bubbles that will not go away. Luckily none are on the actual screen area. There are still at least 5 bubbles the size of the front facing camera aperture around the bezel. Highly annoying and sure to set off anyone's OCD and make you want to stab people. I have another anti-glare and HD screen protector from the same pack that I can try to apply, but I am not sure it's worth the effort. I may just remove it entirely and deal with the glare. Also, while in the roocase, the bezel is not visible and neither are the bubbles...so maybe ill just leave it in the case forever?
Second, the case itself. My girlfriend got the similarly styled case from blurex http://www.amazon.com/Blurex-folio-...&qid=1344546550&sr=8-2&keywords=blurex+tf700t on the same order, so I will be using that as a comparison. The roocase seems to be lighter. I am not sure if this is factual, but in the hand, with the tablet inserted, it just seems lighter. The finish of the roocase seems to be nicer as well. The size is perfect. In fact, I would say ultra perfect if that makes sense. On her blurex case, the sides of the tablet are exposed and protrude ever-so-slightly past the edges of the case. On the roocase, they are well concealed within the folds of the case and well protected. I realize that the blurex is stated to be for the TF201, but the height/width dimensions are the exact same between the two tablets, with only the thickness being different.
Now, the biggest downside of the roocase. The accessibility of the charging port. Terrible, basically describes it. On the blurex, there is a slot cut out for the charging cable to be connected while closed as where on the roocase there is not. The "spine" of the case while closed is a solid spine. This, in my opinion is just silly. Maybe it wont matter to some people, but it certainly matters to me. Not being able to keep this thing plugged in while in the case (and the case closed) is a huge minus to me.
OK, time for the biggest plus. That would be the velcro mechanism used for standing it up. On most cases of this type, there are three grooves etched into the front cover that the tablet sits in while standing up so you only get 3 viewing angles. On the roocase, your options are unlimited. The velcro allows you to stand it up at any angle up to 90 degrees. Very clever design feature.
The tablet "housing" on the roocase is better than the blurex as well. The blurex is one of those cases that you "clip" the corners into, then to close you fold a clip over the exposed area at the top by the cameras. To be honest, I really do not like this design as I feel that it will eventually wear down on the corners and where the closure clip is. On the roocase, it slides into a sleeve and is protected around the entire bezel. A small flap at the base (where the charging port is) slides behind it with velcro to fasten. Very secure system and great design. There is a hole in the flap to allow the charging cord to connect, but again, while standing up...charging is a no go.
The only other glaring design flaw I see on the roocase is that the speaker is entirely covered unless standing up. While both cases have little holes placed over the speaker, on the roocase, the speaker is hidden entirely against the inside of the case unless standing up. This virtually mutes the sound to a quiet whisper. Even while standing the volume is very slight. So unless you plan on listening with headphones while in the case, dont plan on much sound.
The last thing that I see as somewhat of a flaw is that you cannot really fold this case over like a magazine. This may also seem petty to some, but one thing I actually like about the blurex is that you can open it like a book, then fold it over on itself so that you are actually holding it like a tablet again. This is impossible to do on the roocase cleanly. As the spine folds over there is about a 1" gap behind the tablet and the front cover. It adds a significant amount of bulk while holding it.
Finally, the closing mechanisms. The roocase is simply a magnet inside the front cover that keeps it closed. Again, the closing mechanism on the blurex is a plastic clip that clasps over the tablet itself. I see no good coming of this over the long term. I think that clasp will end up wearing grooves into the tablet. Sure, there is a slight concern about a magnet so close to the tablet, but I do not believe that this will introduce any long term effect to the tablet.
All in all, I like the roocase. There are, however, several trade-offs that may be hard to live with. I will test drive it for a week or two and see if I can get used to them or not before deciding whether or not to return it. One feature that I would have liked to seen added to this case is a rotating feature of some kind. Not the end of the world, but would have been nice.
TD;LR: The roocase is a good case, with several nice features. However, there are several design flaws that could be a deal breaker for some.
TD;LR 2: Avoid roocase screen protectors!!
Hope this helps someone.
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That is pretty accurate for what I've seen from mine too. No rotation is a minor issue. Only charging while the case is open is fairly minor. Not being able to fold the cover back on itself like a magazine is also another minor issue. Overall we're quite happy with it. The fit is just right. The sound already sucked on the TF700 and any case appears that it will make it worse. While the edges or the tablet are fairly well protected, the corners are still semi-exposed if you were to drop it and have it land on one. It is certainly more protection than the clip on type reviewed in the OP.
The case isn't perfect but I think that it is a very useful product and good quality for a low price. I did a lot of other searching and I haven't seen a quality case that handles all of these issues.
I haven't tried out the screen protectors, but now I'm afraid...
I did try out the rooCASE stylus and it seemed to work pretty well (my first stylus). It has a soft tip which is nice and can be use pretty much like a finger. But I did find it to be a lot more accurate when drawing or writing. It fits well into the case's stylus holder. There was a slight lag with drawing/painting on the screen after I did something, but I'm guessing that it pretty normal and likely dependent upon the program (neither I tried was tablet optimized).
Upon further inspection, I actually meant to order this http://goo.gl/1xSNI. I think my girlfriend is unhappy with the blurex case she got, so maybe I can Jedi Mind Trick her into keeping the roocase I bought and return hers so that I can order the Dual Axis case.
"Detachable Inner Sleeve for Handheld Operation" That would be the only real reason to be honest. It appears to be identical other than that.
I appreciate your review, but I do believe you got a roo case that is completely different from what I reviewed. My is the folio "clip on" the holds on with tabs and is not inserted into a leather sleave like enclosure. If you knew this and was just adding info on your Roo case, then disregard, I just wanted to make sure that you and others understaood these were different cases as there is no velcro or charging plug issues on mine.
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I appreciate your review, but I do believe you got a roo case that is completely different from what I reviewed. My is the folio "clip on" the holds on with tabs and is not inserted into a leather sleave like enclosure. If you knew this and was just adding info on your Roo case, then disregard, I just wanted to make sure that you and others understaood these were different cases as there is no velcro or charging plug issues on mine.
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Chief Geek said:
I appreciate your review, but I do believe you got a roo case that is completely different from what I reviewed. My is the folio "clip on" the holds on with tabs and is not inserted into a leather sleave like enclosure. If you knew this and was just adding info on your Roo case, then disregard, I just wanted to make sure that you and others understaood these were different cases as there is no velcro or charging plug issues on mine.
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correct. I didnt realize it at first, but after my post I looked at your pics again and it hit me. sorry to complicate your thread. I edited my post, but I can delete it if you like.
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correct. I didnt realize it at first, but after my post I looked at your pics again and it hit me. sorry to complicate your thread. I edited my post, but I can delete it if you like.
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Oh nooo, I don't care at all. You can post pictures of clowns and unicorns for all I care, I just wanted to point it out so that others didn't confuse the two cases. Mine has yet to have any real down sides and yours had the issue of plug cover and velcro or something like that.
thanks for the great review.
this is the only style of case i use for all my tablets from 7" to 10.1" and ipads to android. and this is the only one i've for the infinity that has the crease on both sides to give more position options like my ipad and gt 8.9 cases. the acase i got for my 10.1 didn't have the crease on the back side for the slight angle prop.
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**Edit** Follow Up Added
First let me start this off with stating something very important. This case, while originally being marked for the TF700, is actually for the Prime. The seller, PC Micro Store is an awesome seller who stands behind their sales. When I contacted after purchasing letting them know the company says it won't fit, they immediately offered a refund and to send a return label. I said I'd wait until I got it and see how it fit and if it was usable.
So I got the case in today. It is titled "rooCASE Slim-Fit (Black) Folio Case Cover with Multi Adjustable Viewing Angles for ASUS Transformer Pad PRIME TF201" now after the change.
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My exact same Roocase Slim-Fit Folio Case Cover for the TF201 just arrived from Amazon. It is a perfect fit for the TF700T right out of the package. Definitely good protection without being too bulky! Thanks for the tip on this!!
This is an excellent looking case.
http://www.stmbags.com/catalog/samsung-case/cape-samsung-galaxy-note-8/
I have so far had nothing but spectacular results from STM's products, and I am super happy to see them supporting Samsung devices more and more.
robyr said:
This is an excellent looking case.
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That is really interesting. Thanks for sharing!
A couple of thoughts, observations and questions:
The fabric looks like a potentially nice alternative to the PU Leather that many cases use, and I would think/hope that it might hold up better. Do you or others have any experience with cases of this material (from this maker)?
I like that the fabric provides some water resistance. PU Leather probably does too, but I would guess water would more quickly damage PU Leather.
I wonder if the fabric will attract lint or dirt/dust easily and/or how easy it is to keep clean?
The "loop" enclosure is intriguing. Does anyone have any experience with this approach,and if so, I'd be interested in how well it performs regarding: a) Ease of use for opening and closing, and b) Effectiveness for the "viewing modes" (ie, stand positions)?
I'd love to see some pictures of the "viewing modes" / stand positions, if anyone comes across any.
It does not mention wake/sleep functionality, which is a deal breaker for many (probably myself included). Does anyone know if this maker tends to support wake/sleep?
I just did a quick search on the STM site and I saw that an iPad case supported wake/sleep, and there's also some pics of the "viewing modes" which are probably similar to how the Cape will work: http://www.stmbags.com/catalog/laptop-accessories/skinny-ipadmini/. However, since the Cape does not mention wake/sleep that doesn't bode well (unless it is just an oversight that they don't mention it).
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That is really interesting. Thanks for sharing!
A couple of thoughts, observations and questions:
The fabric looks like a potentially nice alternative to the PU Leather that many cases use, and I would think/hope that it might hold up better. Do you or others have any experience with cases of this material (from this maker)?
I like that the fabric provides some water resistance. PU Leather probably does too, but I would guess water would more quickly damage PU Leather.
I wonder if the fabric will attract lint or dirt/dust easily and/or how easy it is to keep clean?
The "loop" enclosure is intriguing. Does anyone have any experience with this approach,and if so, I'd be interested in how well it performs regarding: a) Ease of use for opening and closing, and b) Effectiveness for the "viewing modes" (ie, stand positions)?
I'd love to see some pictures of the "viewing modes" / stand positions, if anyone comes across any.
It does not mention wake/sleep functionality, which is a deal breaker for many (probably myself included). Does anyone know if this maker tends to support wake/sleep?
I just did a quick search on the STM site and I saw that an iPad case supported wake/sleep, and there's also some pics of the "viewing modes" which are probably similar to how the Cape will work: http://www.stmbags.com/catalog/laptop-accessories/skinny-ipadmini/. However, since the Cape does not mention wake/sleep that doesn't bode well (unless it is just an oversight that they don't mention it).
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It's too early to tell on the sleep/wake functions, but I am guessing it likely will. I've sent an email to STM asking about it.
As for the fabric, the fabric is insanely good. I have a laptop bag made of the same material, and water just rolls off it. It also stays very clean. It's basically ripstop-nylon.
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It's too early to tell on the sleep/wake functions, but I am guessing it likely will. I've sent an email to STM asking about it.
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Great--I look forward to hearing what you learn! And thanks for doing that!
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As for the fabric, the fabric is insanely good. I have a laptop bag made of the same material, and water just rolls off it. It also stays very clean. It's basically ripstop-nylon.
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I really like the sound of that!
I'm still not sure what I think of the "loop" enclosure method. I just watched a video of the iPad case (that I previously linked to) and I think I (and others) might have a different definition of "quick and easy access" (as I watched the presenter take several seconds to pull the loop out and open the case). Having said that though, if one is primarily using the loop for when closing the case for travel and/or for the viewing modes that feels a bit different (and it is probably more secure than a lot of other cases). But the thought of messing with that loop every time I opened/closed the case doesn't feel very appealing.
Well, I do hope the case supports wake/sleep because if it does it will definitely make my list of contenders.
I'd sure like to see what the hold-down mechanism looks like.
Last night I finally got two cases I'd ordered, a 5 buck case from Exact Deals and a 15 buck case from iBlason.
Both are annoying to work with given the capacitive buttons (and the blason case also interferes with the front camera.)
The e-d case is one of the ones where you drop the device into a sleeve inside a book cover. It doesn't do sleep/wake and there's a bit of a gap along the closing spine - not a great fit.
The blason case uses a total of 6 leather wrapped metal "fingers" to hold the device into the back. 6, because the two closest to the spine are detached if you want to use the ribs on the inside front cover as supports in landscape easel mode.
I took sidecutters and cut two of the fingers off, since one was interfering with the back button and one was interfering with the camera. That said, you can easily easel the device spine up rather than on the inside cover and I like the case better overall, at least until the Poetic slimline's available.
exact deal:
http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-BaseBo...Y4BM/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=A29LLD0WGS56WE
iBlason:
http://www.amazon.com/i-Blason-Sams...DEMS/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=A209HAH4Z0MGU9
But be aware - Exact Deal has a very similar or identical case (which I didn't see until just now) for 5 bucks. Ah, well.
The Poetic Slimline's not available til mid-May and I'd already done my own drop test twice (4 feet, onto a wood floor, minor scratch on the camera lens, oops) - I'm just glad to have a case at all, even if it's not a good one. I can try 5 more before I've spent as much as Samsung wanted to charge.
IMO, Samsung should be charging much less for this device. And they will, too - the galaxy player 5 started retailing at 269, and apparently now lists at 219.00.
Or if they want to charge 400, they should throw in some kind of case and the device should be available in 32 gig and 64 gig configurations - no reason for a tablet to have a 16 gig base at this time, especially when it's coming from one of the largest memory manufacturers in the world.
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Last night I finally got two cases I'd ordered, a 5 buck case from Exact Deals and a 15 buck case from iBlason.
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Thanks for sharing your experiences with those two! I'd looked at them both previously but wasn't sure what I thought (though the i-Blason has definitely appealed more to me than the e-d).
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I'd sure like to see what the hold-down mechanism looks like.
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If you mean for the Cape then I suggest that you have a look at the following (which is for iPad, and which I mentioned above, but seems to be of a similar design):
http://www.stmbags.com/catalog/laptop-accessories/skinny-ipadmini/
There's also a short video on that page that I found helpful in getting a feel for how the Cape might function.
I just saw that STM has added a bunch more pictures of their Cape:
http://www.stmbags.com/catalog/samsung-case/cape-samsung-galaxy-note-8/
No mention of Wake/Sleep functionality though. I'll be really disappointed and confused if they chose to omit wake/sleep as that would seem like such a big oversight in my opinion.
I don't know if you contacted Poetic but I was wondering when the slimline I ordered late April would ship. They offered me a refund since they didn't make the original May 1st date or to just hang in until it ships. The latest the informed me it should ship is May 20th.
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I had emailed STM last week to ask some questions about some of their bags and so I also asked about the Cape case for the Note 8 regarding whether it supports wake/sleep or not. I just heard back from them and the Cape does not support wake/sleep. I'm very bummed as this otherwise seems like a really good case.
Preordered a Cape from RadTech.. Date Expected in stock: 05/08/13
seattleweb said:
Preordered a Cape from RadTech.. Date Expected in stock: 05/08/13
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Cool--Thanks for sharing! Let us all know your impressions once you get it!
The STM Cape is now available from Amazon for those that are interested.
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Preordered a Cape from RadTech.. Date Expected in stock: 05/08/13
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Have you received your Cape yet? Whenever you do, a few things I'd love to hear about are:
How well does the front cover fold flat against the back? Apparently there's been some issues with some of the iPad cases not folding flat against the back, but the STM Skinny for Note 10.1 seems to work better (eg, http://static.stmbags.com/media/productExtra/DSC_3262_admin_large.jpg). If you can post a pick of your opened with the cover folded flat against the back that'd be greatly appreciated!
Does the front cover seem to have any padding inside it and regardless, how well do you think the front cover will protect the screen from impacts?
What are your impressions of the outer fabric material?
Does the outer material seem like it should hold up well to resisting dirt, dust, pet hair, etc.?
What color did you get? (no need to answer this if you post pics)
Anything else you want to share about your feelings about the case?
Thanks!!
The reason why it doesn't support it is because the magnets damage the digitizer over time. I just read in another thread about the Slimline and switched back to my KayCase. I think I'll pick this one up since it doesn't use a magnet.
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Bonisaur said:
The reason why it doesn't support it is because the magnets damage the digitizer over time. I just read in another thread about the Slimline and switched back to my KayCase. I think I'll pick this one up since it doesn't use a magnet.
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I was beginning to suspect that was reason too.
pluginalong said:
Have you received your Cape yet? Whenever you do, a few things I'd love to hear about are:
How well does the front cover fold flat against the back? Apparently there's been some issues with some of the iPad cases not folding flat against the back, but the STM Skinny for Note 10.1 seems to work better (eg, http://static.stmbags.com/media/productExtra/DSC_3262_admin_large.jpg). If you can post a pick of your opened with the cover folded flat against the back that'd be greatly appreciated!
Does the front cover seem to have any padding inside it and regardless, how well do you think the front cover will protect the screen from impacts?
What are your impressions of the outer fabric material?
Does the outer material seem like it should hold up well to resisting dirt, dust, pet hair, etc.?
What color did you get? (no need to answer this if you post pics)
Anything else you want to share about your feelings about the case?
Thanks!!
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I emailed Radtech with some of my questions about the Cape case and thought I'd share what I learned.
1) The cover does fold flat against the back, and Radtech even sent me a picture (see below).
2) Ratech reply:
The cover's of the Cape and Skinny cases have a rigid sheet of 20mil PET laminated between the outer and inner layers - this forms a hard layer that provides very good impact protection for the screen of the installed tablet.
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3) & 4) I haven't received my Cape case yet, but the following is what Radtech shared about the material:
The fabric, Velocity Poly, possesses a pleasing texture with a visible depth. Does not attract hair more than other polyester synthetics, and has a good degree of liquid resistance and is easy to clean. Polyester is tough to stain, so performs well in that regard.
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Additionally, I had asked Radtech about any differences between the Ripstop and Velocity materials. The newer bags and cases by STM use the Velocity Poly material. The following are Radtech's replies:
Water resistance: Both perform well here - Ripstop better at shedding water droplets due to it's flat, smooth surface (no texture like Velocity).
Dirt resistance (including dust, lint, hair, etc.): Comparable resistance to soiling, both easily cleanable. Hair cling would be less likely with Ripstop, but Velocity by no means a hair magnet.
Durability: Comparable
Any other differences: Ripstop is more more abrasion resistant (visually) - both score roughly equal in a rub-through test, Ripstop will just look unaffected longer.
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Based on all that and the good things I've heard about Radtech and STM I've gone ahead and ordered a Cape case (I decided to go with gray). I also ordered a STM Linear for iPad bag (black) from Radtech as well (for carrying my new Note 8 around in).
I just wanted to give a quick update: I received my STM Cape (color gray) today and my initial impressions are very positive. I'm impressed with how well constructed and solid it feels, without adding any noticeable bulk and barely noticeable weight. Everything that RadTech shared with me (posted earlier in this thread) seems spot on regarding the quality and nature of the materials.
So my initial review is two thumbs up :good: :good: both for the STM Cape (an excellent product) and for RadTech (whom has exhibited great costumer service in the several email interactions I've had with them).
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I just wanted to give a quick update: I received my STM Cape (color gray) today and my initial impressions are very positive. I'm impressed with how well constructed and solid it feels, without adding any noticeable bulk and barely noticeable weight. Everything that RadTech shared with me (posted earlier in this thread) seems spot on regarding the quality and nature of the materials.
So my initial review is two thumbs up :good: :good: both for the STM Cape (an excellent product) and for RadTech (whom has exhibited great costumer service in the several email interactions I've had with them).
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Received mine yesterday, it's great. The only tiny little minor dislike I have is the 'tongue' flap, which imo could be bit more elastic, but I think it'll soften and adjust with time.
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I received mine last Thursday. Here's a quick review:
Loved:
++Texture of the material is top notch. It is pretty water, stain and dirt resistant.
++Build quality is excellent. Doesn't feel cheap at all. Plastic is sturdy. ++The innards where the case meets the back of the device is soft to the touch.
++The back of the case is thick enough so the back camera doesn't ever contact the surface if ever laid flat.
++No magnets.
Liked:
+There is access to all the hardware keys and any ports.
+Clasp tongue is secure closure.
Indifferent:
>The clasp is a bit stiff.
>View mode is a little shakey. It might fall over if in view mode and interfacing with touch.
Dislike:
-Some sides of the device are stop exposed.
-Hardware home button can accidentally pressed. This is very annoying sometimes.
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Thought I'd share another cool thing I discovered about this case. You can fold the front cover in such a way that the outside of the cover is always what is exposed instead of the inside being exposed to the tabletop or to your hands. This is great because it avoids the problem of you setting the Note down (while open) on a surface and not realizing there is dust/debris and then that sticking to the soft inside cover and then being transmitted to the screen. Using the method in the below pics the soft inside cover is never exposed to anything other than itself and the Note screen, thus providing optimal protection.
This also has the additional benefit of not covering the camera which means you can more easily take pictures with the cover open.
You'll see in the attached pics that folding the cover this way makes it stick out a little to the left, but I actually find that pretty comfortable as it gives more to hold on to. This method actually feels more stable and comfortable to me than the more traditional method of folding the cover completely flat against the back (without my extra fold). I don't know if this design feature happened by accident, but I think they (STM/Radtech) should totally emphasize this way of holding the device as I find it to work really well.
I am really so pleased with this case overall. The only thing I would improve/change is to give a bit more coverage on some of the sides, but that would of course add a little more weight. The case does a good job of covering the 3 corners (the 4th corner holds the S-Pen), which are probably most important, but I would have taken a little more side and bottom coverage if they had provided it.
Overall a great case! And it comes with a lifetime warranty too!
In an effort to find a kickstand that is stable in both orientations (horizontal & landscape), I tried this case out:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/370796669323?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
First, the plastic is incredibly cheap.
Second, the soft part of the case is fairly loose fitting.
Third, the hard shell part of the case is warped at the bottom so it doesn't fit the phone snugly.
Fourth, the kickstand is held in place by two TINY pieces of plastic nubbies and one of them broke the second time I used the case.
Darn thing didn't even make it an hour before it broke on me.
Otherwise, it was the most stable kickstand case I've found yet (not awesome, but okay). Actually, the only stable one. Now if they can just re-make the case so it actually lasts awhile longer and fits the phone.
Yeah i bought this case as soon as I bought my S3 last year from a case stand at the mall. Total crap. Payed $20 for it.
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I ordered this case recently:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CI8PTNA/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And while I haven't got it yet for my s4, I did have one for the s3 and for my droid razr and it works exceptionally well IMO.
I don't use the belt clip, and probably never would. It has the small TINY nubbies holding it in place but they're sturdy enough for how I use the phone.
My wife has this on her s3, and the kickstand is much more sturdy.
http://www.amazon.com/Compatible-Sa...371058365&sr=1-4&keywords=galaxy+s4+kickstand
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I ordered this case recently:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CI8PTNA/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And while I haven't got it yet for my s4, I did have one for the s3 and for my droid razr and it works exceptionally well IMO.
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I have that case and for the price, it's well built. I've had mine for two months. The same case is reproduced with different styles for various mfg's. Mine is I-Blason and I got it from Amazon.
But it's not a stable kickstand. If I put the phone on the kickstand in portrait mode, all I have to do is slap the table and the damn phone falls backwards. It's almost as unstable as all the other kickstand cases out there. You just cant tap at the screen in portrait OR horizontal modes without the darn phone tipping over.
This cheapy eBay one I'm hating on is actually more stable in kickstand mode. Too bad it's so poorly made otherwise.
The second case you mentioned will only work in portrait mode.
I had the black version of this Qmadix kickstand for my S3 and it was incredibly stable in both horizontal and portrait modes. But they won't make it for the S4. I already asked.
http://www.qmadix.com/snap-on/metalix-snap-on-cover-samsung-galaxy-siii-red.asp
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I have that case and for the price, it's well built. I've had mine for two months. The same case is reproduced with different styles for various mfg's. Mine is I-Blason and I got it from Amazon.
But it's not a stable kickstand. If I put the phone on the kickstand in portrait mode, all I have to do is slap the table and the damn phone falls backwards. It's almost as unstable as all the other kickstand cases out there. You just cant tap at the screen in portrait OR horizontal modes without the darn phone tipping over.
This cheapy eBay one I'm hating on is actually more stable in kickstand mode. Too bad it's so poorly made otherwise.
The second case you mentioned will only work in portrait mode.
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Vertically it is pretty terrible I agree but I never had a problem horizontally. And I only use it for that. I never really had a reason to use the phone vertically on a stand and I don't know of any design I can think of that would do it well.
I assume you meant the second one I mentioned will only work in landscape mode.
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Vertically it is pretty terrible I agree but I never had a problem horizontally. And I only use it for that. I never really had a reason to use the phone vertically on a stand and I don't know of any design I can think of that would do it well.
I assume you meant the second one I mentioned will only work in landscape mode.
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Horizontal = landscape.
Yeah, take that first case and put it into landscape and then tap the top left corner and you'll see your phone tip right on over.
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Horizontal = landscape.
Yeah, take that first case and put it into landscape and then tap the top left corner and you'll see your phone tip right on over.
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oh, yeah i can see that. I'll be able to try it out when I get it in a few days.
Here's a pic of the case and the little plastic nub that's "supposed to hold the kickstand in place".