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iPad-like case for Xoom? on eBay

Found this on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Genuine-Lea...aultDomain_0&hash=item336594b06f#ht_878wt_905
Here are ad details:
NEW Genuine Leather Case Folio Cover for Motorola Xoom
Pre-Order, Estimated Shipping Date 3/15-20, US Seller, i will post updates around the 10th
Details:
Brand: Generic
Model: BY10948-BLK
Type: Folio Style Motorola XOOM Case (2 positions, typing and multi-media view)
Material: Genuine Leather
Packaging Detail:
Individually Plastic Wrapped
Specifications: Made of genuine cow leather
Color: Black with Black Stitching
Features:
Folio Book Style
Elegant Construction and stitching
Easy slip-in Design Makes it easy to Install and Remove
Two Positions, Landscape for Watching Media, and Slightly Angled for Typing
Cut outs allow access to ALL ports, switches, speakers, and sensors
Magnetic Closure
Proper Fit Helps Protect your Motorola XOOM against Scratches and Wear
(Motorola XOOM not Included)
Shipping:
All orders will ship same day if purchase is completed prior to 4pm PST Monday thru Friday and by 12pm on Saturdays.
International Shipping:
Please note that if you choose the Economy Priority Flat Rate (10-15 business days) shipping you will not be able to track your package and I cannot give you an answer when you send me a “where is my item email”. However depending on your customs department as well as your postal service, it could take up to 30 days or more. I do insure flat rate shipments at full value therefore customs documentation does reflect total cost.
If you want to ensure that you receive your order in a timely manner and the ability to track it, then you must choose Standard Priority (6-10 business Days) or Express shipping (3-7 business days). Since these are handled by EMS and tracked they are not as likely to disappear by corrupt customs and postal personnel.
I am not trying to scare you I am simply being honest, countries such as Russia, Brazil, South Africa, Mexico, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Greece have about a 8% rate of disappearance on non-traceable mail.

hmmm....
Not really impressed. Not sure it goes with the classy design of the Xoom.

Saw that yesterday as well. I'd wait. Seems like a Chinese rush job. If you look closely at the pic it doesnt seem to bend very gracefully.
I think all we can hope for is the Xoom sells well and 3rd parties realize there's a market for better cases. I'm rooting for Incase, Scoche and Seidio.

I ordered the Zoogue. Will ship the end of March so may pick up a portfolio until then.

Ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
rushjob for sure.
that case that was displayed yesterday for the ipad is legit.
too bad that was the coolest thing they had to show at the event.
Steve Jobs basically said this "Well, you know all those rumors about the ipad2? Well all the obvious ones are true, lighter, dual core, 2 cameras. All the good rumors are false, ie sd reader/ better display / longer battery life. BUT WE HAVE A "CASE"!"
Disappointment galore.

RadDudeTommy said:
Ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
rushjob for sure.
that case that was displayed yesterday for the ipad is legit.
too bad that was the coolest thing they had to show at the event.
Steve Jobs basically said this "Well, you know all those rumors about the ipad2? Well all the obvious ones are true, lighter, dual core, 2 cameras. All the good rumors are false, ie sd reader/ better display / longer battery life. BUT WE HAVE A "CASE"!"
Disappointment galore.
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You really liked that case? It only covers the front and what do you do when you want to change the orientation? I though the case was awful. Plus they ripped it off from a Japanese bath cover. I agree the I Pad 2 was nothing special but hat case was even worse. Take a look at Slashgear.

Just received my case!
I just received my eBay purchase of this case - and it is a great case - glad I bought it.
It is real leather, props the Xoom up nicely, and protects it well.
edit: sags because I didn't have the device seated properly...

otter box case

Anybody have any idea when the otter box case is going to become available?

OtterBox for Motorola Xoom
This NEW product is coming soon!
To receive notification when this product is in stock enter your email below. Remember, great case design takes time.
SKU: MOT2-XOOM1-20-E4OTR_A
Availability: Coming Soon
Slick and innovative, the MOTOROLA XOOM tablet sports a wide array of great features. The OtterBox Defender Series for MOTOROLA XOOM has everything you need to feel safe while taking full advantage your new investment. A high quality polycarbonate shell snaps around your tablet, while an impact absorbing silicone skin wraps around the outside of the shell to complete the case. The removable shield includes a pop up stand that has two angles great for typing or viewing videos. These all add up to rugged protection that keeps your XOOM safe from harm no matter where you use it.

curious
Thanks for the reply but i had signed up for notification off the site for when the product comes out but i posted this thread because on amazon the case is already being sold so i wanted to make sure i wasnt missing anything.

stlsaint said:
Thanks for the reply but i had signed up for notification off the site for when the product comes out but i posted this thread because on amazon the case is already being sold so i wanted to make sure i wasnt missing anything.
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While it is listed on Amazon it's from a third party seller and availability is listed at 3 to 5 weeks.
I'm waiting for it too

i heard it will start shipping between may 4th to the 6th. Am waiting to get my hands on one as well. Am not happy with the current price point. Especially the amazon price. I have seen others online with way less. Maybe the price will balance out once it is release. But it's a good investment, considering the device it is for. That's less then a best buy insurance for a year. So i won't mine buying one at that price if it stays that way.

The tech specs show the case as .84" but I think that is without the stand. Anyone hear how thick the combination of case and stand will be?
Looks like this case is for folks with hard wear situations only. No sure how appropriate it will be for normal use. Thoughts?

i do believe it's on the thick side. as most of the outterbox cases are. they sometime makes lighter version. but i mean for what i spend on this baby, i'll want to get the best jacket for her. it will keep her safe from everything, weather to falls. even the dog. lol

MobileCityOnline.com is taking preorders at 69.99 and have a in stock date of 05/06 listed. Think I'll pass on the rooCASE now that I know when the otterbox will ship.
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Any Decent Cases in the UK??

Hi all,
I'm not having much luck getting a decent case for my Xoom in the UK, so far I have bought the following:-
(1) UltimateAddons Anti-Shock Memory Foam Sleeve Case for Motorola Xoom Tablet PC
(http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004U7BW60) - This was WAY TOO BIG!
(2) Port Designs Berlin Netbook Skin 10 Inch With Life Time Warranty (black)
(http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002PD61B2) - Nice case but really designed to hold a notebook (Has straps to hld the screen & keyboard) so my Xoom slips around inside.
(3) Black Rugged Carrying Case for Apple IPAD, iPAD2 AND Motorola Xoom 10.1 inch Tablet
(http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004W1CFMO) - Didn't bother opening this one as it looked like my Xoom would slip around inside this case too??
I would prefer a case with handles but failing that a leather case - I quite like the ZooGue Leather case but this is not available in the UK
Any Suggestions??
Cheers
Ody

Well, I'm not in the UK, but I'm down here in Australia, so I have even less range to choose from than you (the Xoom isn't even out here yet). Well, you could still order the zoogue one from their site, I think. I'm pretty sure they have international shipping, don't they?
Also, I recently bought a case off eBay that has fully adjustable viewing angles (via the use of velcro), like the zoogue but is only US$25. I think it looks really nice too, but I guess I'll find out when it arrives.
I can't post links, but if you search "Black Folio Leather Case Cover For Motorola Xoom Tablet" exactly, it should show up. It's the one with taylor swift in on the xoom screen, and the seller is "dcone_us"

I've also been looking in the UK without much luck.
word of warning on the zoogue case, I preordered, but since it shipped 3 weeks ago I've not recieved anything. No responce to my latest emails to them either

jss42 said:
I've also been looking in the UK without much luck.
word of warning on the zoogue case, I preordered, but since it shipped 3 weeks ago I've not recieved anything. No responce to my latest emails to them either
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My experience of buying stuff from the US, is that you'll get hammered for customs!
I wanted an Otterbox for my old Dell streak and ordered one from an ebay seller for about £20 inc postage (in the UK you could only pre-order for about £26) BUT the post office then charged me £10 adminstration for the customs, £1.70 VAT then another £1 for having the incorrect duty, so in the end it cost me £34 odd pounds!!
I Just checked on the ZooGue website that they ship by USPS so it will take a few weeks + the customs hold up
It took about 3 weeks for my Otterbox to arrive and that was bt USPS Express! which is faster than USPS Priority??

I am in Sweden and ordered the Zoogue case. After almost three weeks it arrived and I can only recommend it, its a great case.

I bought this one from ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270737383497
It's OK. The hole for the front facing camera wasn't positioned correctly so it covered it a little bit. I made it larger with a knife and now it's fine. You can't plug in the charger when its fully closed. Apart from those issues it's adequate. Better than the official case anyway.

The stock folio case is pretty good, seems to provide decent protection while being relatively small.

I ordered this one and its a perfect fit and looks great
Tuff-Luv 'Veggie' Faux Leather Pull-Tab Case for Motorola Xoom from Amazon UK. Sorry forum blocks me from posting url.

got the stock folio case , pretty happy with it , not too bulky , enough protection , 2 stand positions , think it was £30

I've tried a few cases (all from Amazon UK)...
The Navitech - cheap, but if you just want protection, then I guess it works, but I'm not using it, as the flap doesn't work in sofa mode
Motorola Folio - advertised as leather on Amazon, but it's nylon. No scratching problems for me, and I actually like it... protection at minimum size and it works in the speaker dock too. No more holding the Xoom while lying on a sofa
PDair BX2 Black Leather Case - expensive, but it is well made. It also offers more tilt positions than the Folio case. Doesn't work in the dock, but very easy to remove the Xoom from it (unlike the Folio case). Offers more protection than folio case, but it is bulkier. Also the leather border means some buttons on the edge of the screen can be a bit harder to press, compared to the Folio.
For the moment I am using the PDair

I've just recieved this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004XGIPJA/ref=oss_product
I think it's excellent for the price.
Great fit, solid close, and the stand doesn't collapse under pressure.

I just ordered this one
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Cover-Up-Moto...K_iPad_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item2310525de7
So fingers crossed it is nice. A bit more expensive than some of the others cheap cases... if it is no good then my next choice will be the noreve case
sent from my mz604
you live and learn ... at any rate you live

Brand new Zoogue case in the UK
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....70524&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_500wt_1156

I've ordered this one for 19.10 GBP (22,54 EUR) incl. shipping costs:
LuvTab Black Luxury Executive Wallet (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004X5JO9Q/ref=oss_product)
Ordered it at Amazon.co.uk, but from Germany. I seems that it has been shipped from Krefeld/Germany, so it arrived less than 2 days after
For the moment I'm contented with it, it fits perfectly and doesn't bloat the Xoom too much. If I come to the US as planned for this summer, I'll have a look at this special new original folio case from Moto/VZW. Until then the current one is well enough.
Once which is the biggest problem with all of these cases appears with this as well: the device can't be charged while the case is closed.

If anyone's interested,
I ordered and received a second ZooGue Genius leather case for the xoom, now on ebay for UK mailing..
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190534111386#ht_500wt_1156

I received this one
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260775644654&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_1727wt_916
not bad for 12.99 + free delivery.

s.t.s said:
I just ordered this one
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Cover-Up-Moto...K_iPad_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item2310525de7
So fingers crossed it is nice. A bit more expensive than some of the others cheap cases... if it is no good then my next choice will be the noreve case
sent from my mz604
you live and learn ... at any rate you live
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Received now and it isn't too bad. Nice soft leather... if perhaps a little too soft. The case seems to suffer from the top lip around the front camera not sitting snugly to the device that similar cases report. No notification light cutout or closed charging cutout.
Not bad for using in stand mode but still slips down a little a although there is a bottom flap that folds under the case there is no fixing for it. Also the lowest angle is not too comfortable for typing so had to lie it down flat. But the elastic fastening strap is very "moleskin" and secure.
They also claim there is a stylus/SD card slot but that is not really practical... if you look at the front there is a vertical line in the leather... this not just a detail stitch but a flap of sorts that might be OK for sliding business cards or notes of paper that you want handy briefly but anything of any depth just falls out all the time!
All in all though it isn't a bad case now I have gotten used to it and over come my first impression and given up with stylus pocket thing.
sent from my mz604
you live and learn ... at any rate you live

[Review] WaterField Tablet Ultimate SleeveCase

I wanted to pass along my opinion on a sleeve-type case I recently purchased for my GT-7510. I was looking for a higher-end case, something that would protect the Tab and also look good.
After looking at a number of brands, I decided to look at the products of a company calles SFBags. They offered a number of items for tablets, from sleeves to smaller sized messeger bags.
I contacted the company to ask about their products and they were very helpful, asking for the measurements of my Tab (with the bumper) and what I needed from a case. After several email exchanges, they suggested I try one of their small messenger bags, knowing that I may need to return it. I purchased the bag and received it in three days. The bag was really nice, but it was too big for the Tab.
I contacted them again and they were very helpful in assisting me in selecting the alternative, the Tablet Ultimate SleeveCase. I placed the order and the case arrived a week later - the delay because SFBags was waiting on their maker to complete an order.
The sleeve arrived and it was a perfect fit. The staff was very helpful in getting me a size that could accomodate my Tab, with a bumper installed.
You can see the products at sfbags.com. I would have included some images, but I am a new poster and the forum blocked the links to those photos. Sorry.
The case is very high quality and it even has a small loop on the bottom of the case to give you leverage when you pull the Tab out of the sleeve. The inside of the case is padded with soft material that I believe will protect the Tab from most mishaps and there is a flap cover that is secured with a large velcro strip. Finally, there is a small pouch on the back for storage. I ordered a size #41, to accomodate my Tab with the bumper. You'd need a #40 if you want a sleeve for naked Tab. My only observation is that the pouch on the back would benefit from some way to secure the top so items can't slip out. It would also be nice to offer a place to store a pen or stylus. But those are really trivial issues.
I also want to give a shout-out to the staff at SFBags. They are all very helpful, professional and want you to be satisified with your purchase. In fact, when I had to return the original purchase, I received an email from their CEO, who let me know that they were committed to help me get a case that met my needs. I can't say enough about their level of service and the quality of their products.

Caseable pouch for Moto G review

This is a review of the phone pouch custom made by Caseable. This is the typical phone pouch they make for a wide range of phones, including the Moto G, Nexus 5, iPhones and more. Unlike the tablet cases, it only allows a custom graphic on the front.
The case is £24.90 plus £4.90 worldwide postage, although shipping is free when over £30 is spent in an order. They also offer a 15% student discount if you sign up with a .ac.uk email account. This case was purchased with a Black Friday discount code for £10 off.
Caseable offer this style of case with a variety of graphics by local artists (From Brooklyn and Berlin) or you can choose a custom image, as I have done here. The front of the case has a nice fabric material with your image printed on while the back is made of a faux-leather material. The two pieces are held together by a trio of elastic straps which cover the sides and bottom of the device. Embossed at the bottom is the Caseable name and logo while at the top is a tab which pulls the phone out of the case.
This is how the phone is removed from the case, to tug on the strap reveals the top of the phone so you can continue pulling it out. It’s a very tight fit, so it’s not going to fall out and this is the only way to remove the phone.
Overall, this is a very nice pouch, if you're like me and prefer pouches, this is a great investment. The neoprene material is similar to their tablet case, and it's quite protective while at the same time looking great. Though at full price, this is nearly £30. Even though it's been handmade with custom graphics, it may be a bit steep for some people, but I think I could just about justify buying it at full price.
Also this goes fantastically if you have a tablet or eReader which also has a Caseable case.