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Good case that's available in the UK!

Hi guys,
I bought this case the other day, after buying a £14 360 degree rotation case on ebay at the same time I bought my Note 10.1... It was cool, cause you could separate the case, and use just the inner case without the cover bit, but it was crap quality. It felt crap, wasn't lined, the camera on the front wasn't lined up, and I wasn't satisfied.
Upon looking for another case that I could buy that was in the UK, I found the "The Pad'" 'folio case' by Shocksock....
It's only a few quid more than the other case I bought, but is miles better. Everything lines up really well, and the case, while not oozing quality, feels nice, and looks smart. There is a couple of sharp feeling sticky-outy threads, where the sewing has been done, and the thread cut, but other than that, it's great. It's a shame it's not seperatable, but it's just miles better, and reasonable IMO for £20. I certainly couldn't find anything that looked better, so took a punt. It can also be positioned at any angle, due to a hard velcro ridge at the bottom of the tablet that sticks into and on the lining of the cover. The magnet seems a little weak, but it's closing nicer now the Note has settled into the case and stretched it in the right places - It also feels cushioned and very protective... recommended.
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Thanks for the pics, that does look very good for 20 quid!
The design is different from a lot of the cases up for sale available via links on this forum.
One question though, is there a gap/cut out for the S-pen?
Unfortunately this came a little too late for me though, I purchased the original Samsung book case in dark grey and have a noreve leather one on order.

It's BULKY!

Intek Car Mount (updated with review and pics)

I just ordered one of these universal clip style mounts. I get my N5 tomorrow and the mount on Tuesday. I'll let you guys know how well it works.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EYNRJOE/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Update: Here's an overview of the mount and my thoughts:
My first impressions are good. Good enough that, for about 11 dollars, I ordered a second one just now.
It mounts to smooth surfaces via a very grippy suction cup. It has some sort of sticky coating on the rubber. Once it's stuck it's not going to come off very easily. The phone itself is held by a giant spring-loaded clip, which has a nice amount of tension.
(excuse the quality of my GNex camera )
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All the ports and buttons are still accessible while mounted.
I'm using it in conjunction with a Spigen Slim Armor case. The angled edges of the case fit the clamp very nicely.
There's a swiveling ball-joint on the back that lets you position it how you please. You can even tilt it far enough so you can use the camera without it being blocked.
How it looks in landscape
Overall, it's a pretty good mount for the price. It is all plastic, though. So it might wear out or break over time, but it's so cheap that replacing it won't be a big deal. As a cheap universal mount, I recommend it. :good:

Them type thing I found wobble around a lot, hope it OK for you though
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rosswaa said:
Them type thing I found wobble around a lot, hope it OK for you though
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Here's hoping.
It was cheap enough to give it a try.

I received the mount today. Just updated my original post with a quick review.

Tall Bumper from shapeways came in

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Just came in the mail, this is a 3d print out I ordered for 10 bucks. It's a great snug fit easy to install. The mic isn't blocked at all. Now the material looks cheap and takes away the elegance of the watch but it does its job protecting the screen and body but I'm sure it will crack in half if the watch gets hit good or falls hard.

Cant say I'm a fan, the whole point of the watch is to show it off! Like wrapping your Porsche in a tarp Scratches are just part of the risk.

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Cant say I'm a fan, the whole point of the watch is to show it off! Like wrapping your Porsche in a tarp Scratches are just part of the risk.
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I got a blue one just to wear on game days at the Rose Bowl. Go Bruins!

for ten bucks i guess it is worth a shot. but that thing sure does make the watch look cheap. no offense.

I gave mine to my buddy to wear while at work.. The thing makes the watch look super cheap.

i like the concept... but agree it makes the watch look like crap
i would not use it day to day... but i would sure use it if i was going outside for car work, or any type of enviorment where it may get damaged
but then again, i probably would just take the watch off

My two yr old crushed it in half lol with his hand

I actually like mine, but it doesn't sit right. I'm thinking of adding a layer on the underside of the lip. Does anybody here have a micrometer where they can measure the inside of the bumper, or even the OD of the watch?
I've seen 48mm listed, but I'm not sure if that's correct.
Edit: I want to get either a gasket or o-ring and need a size.

Review: Havit HV-CH010

This is a review of a carholder from Havit - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B013E5WWZ8
Personally I don’t use car holders very often as they tend to be rather unreliable and cause lots of vibration, and therefore I really paid some attention to the one from Havit. The product itself came in a box that looks very similar to the ones that Havit usually use, and inside the box there was a manual and the card holder itself.
The car holder itself is a very solid one and it’s quite heavy and big compared to other models I’ve tested out in the past. On the bottom of the holder there’s a piece of sticky rubber that you stick to the window of the car, and then all you’ve got to do is to spin the little wheel around for a bit. After installing it it’s very hard to pull it off, but there’s a small rubber flap at the bottom that makes it easy to remove it.
The car holder is quite resistant against vibrations due to its construction, and it feels very solid as well compared to other models that often tend to have quite sketchy quality. The clamp that holds the phone is rubberized so there’s no need to worry about it scratching your phone, and it stays snug in there.
This car holder has many advantages but there’s one thing that some might find annoying, and that’s the size; it’s a bit big and bulky but the added size makes up for it with all the features it offers. Overall, I like this car holder and it’s surely a product that’s worth having a look at.
Note that the product was sent to me for free in exchange of this review, but that does not affect my opinion or reviews in any way.
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Car phone holder for Mi Max 2

Hi there,
Considering the huge size of the phone, not all car phone holder work with it.
I bought this one from AliExpress:
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Cobao brand, around $6, no problem at all, it's big enough for the Mi Max 2, even with a case. I'm using a very slim case, but there is plenty of room for a regular case.
I only buy holders that can "grab" the vent with a hook and a spring, those are very stable, so I didn't consider other options.
You can find it here (not sure if AliExpress store links works for long but just in case): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Cob...Iphone-6-Plus-5s-For-Samsung/32714737459.html

Thanks for posting the tip!
I ordered one like that. This brand "Cobao" makes some really funky accessories. Even phone holders to fit into car CD drives.
I never used a mount that grabs the vent. Interesting concept. I'm always concerned the mount slips off.
Already had one mount that slipped off the mount, breaking my phone screen when it dropped on the shift stick

Another Option
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00A2AEEGE/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I picked one of these up a while back. It's big enough for the Mi Max 2, but a little too big for smaller phones. Depending on the car and who rides shotgun, it may be a good idea to grab a drill, some bolts, rubber washers, a sharpie, and a screwdriver to mount it properly.
I drive a tiny 97 Corolla, so the back seat was nonexistent to fit this in its intended position. I put it right through an aluminum plate used for supporting an optional "premium" stereo. It was premium for 97, I guess. Now head units are so proprietary that a phone is the best you can do for music in most cases.

Get the Baesues Gravity Lock Holders. They work great even on bumpy terrain unlike magnetic holders but still allow popin/popout usage.