It's really nice except for one thing, the button covers make them really mushy. There's almost no tactile feedback to pressing the buttons (volume rocker or power) It's not a deal breaker but it's pretty disappointing. Also, if anyone was wondering there's no cut out for the 3 pin connector but it's not like anyone expects docks to work with cases anyway.
I'm debating whether it's worth it for me to go to the VZW store and check out the Defender.
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It's really nice except for one thing, the button covers make them really mushy. There's almost no tactile feedback to pressing the buttons (volume rocker or power) It's not a deal breaker but it's pretty disappointing. Also, if anyone was wondering there's no cut out for the 3 pin connector but it's not like anyone expects docks to work with cases anyway.
I'm debating whether it's worth it for me to go to the VZW store and check out the Defender.
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I agree on all the negative points (really hate the buttons) and have to add that the rubber flaps that cover the Micro USB and headphone jack, while a nice gesture, is more trouble than anything. I don't like having to keep plugging the holes and if you leave it unplugged, it just hangs loose and looks weird. It seems like they really didn't want any holes at all on the sides which is why the 3 pin connector is blocked as well.
Noting that, however, it looks slick as a result. Very nice back design and fully black all around -- it's a solid case in it's look and feel.
pictures or you don't have it. ;-)
The only camera I have right now is my Nexus so this is the case obviously without my phone in it. Trying to show the thickness by comparing it to an Xbox 360 game case.
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And I have to agree the back is really nice with the brushed finish and it's pretty much fingerprint proof. The plug ports are a little annoying but I'm not sweating it.
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That subject line sounds almost kinky... Lol. Anyway, before I get off-topic, I just got a cover for my Elf from eBay. Unfortunately, it isn't the best quality, but for what I paid ($9.99 excl postage) it was definitely worth it. With currency conversion and shipping to SA, it came to about R120 where as a local equivalent would be close to R300.....
Anyway, the front flap folds down, hinged at the bottom behind the USB connector, and with a clip that goes over the top of the speaker and over to the back. The clip, however, is not in the right place and so it's very tight. I don't have a camera handy, but here is an image of what the cover looks like:
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(please excuse the 'eWWT' name on it, this image is from an eBay listing by Easy World Wide Trading)
I'm thinking about trying to remove the clip that goes over the top in favour of having either two small magnets or two small pieces of velcro to hold the flap shut. Only thing is, either way it would need to go on the front above the screen, one in each corner.
What I'd like to know is this, are those small magnetic pads on the belt pouches (where you must remove the device to use it) strong enough to cause a problem being that close to the device all the time? Another thing to keep in mind is I only have one arm thanks to a motorbike accident, so having a tight clip around the back makes things difficult..
I have a similar Leather case even I would like to know whether the magnet at the back side cause any battery drain or harm the speakers anything..pls Reply
The price is attractive, but the outlook and the design looks outdated
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Lol.. Leooooooo, this is a rather old thread... In the end I just cut the flap off and I use it like that. May be considered an 'outdated design', but it's practical and I like it. Still using the same pouch today and I'm happy with it.
http://placewiz.com/Stand.php
Just got it set up with my GT 10.1. The beauty of the stand is the fact that I can have my Samsung Book Cover Case installed on the tab, have the charging cable plugged into the bottom of the tab, and have the tablet on the stand with the volume controls and 3.5 jack on the top. Almost every stand I have found did not have enough room for the connector to be installed while placed on the stand, but this one fixed that for me, at a grand total of $10 on ebay!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220772954466&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
Mike
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Galaxy Tab with stand, charging.
wow that is so awesome!
seems nice... how sturdy is it? did you try any other stands or was this the first one you got?
personally I dont need the ability to charge it while on the stand, so sturdiness is the name of the game for me, so i've been thinking about the Arkon but maybe this is even better... just curious if you tried the Arkon out also?
Regarding how sturdy it is... for me, it's perfectly fine. The problem I found is I keep my desk clean with pledge, which makes the surface too slippery and the stand itself doesn't have any way to grip. I think I will just stop down at the local hobby store and find some sort of rubber strip I can put on the feet of the stand to have it stop sliding. Besides that, I only get a minor wobble when tapping the screen, but only at the top, and only if I press abnormally hard. For $10 you can't beat it.
nice 10char
Just bought one.
That looks really nice.
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personally I dont need the ability to charge it while on the stand, so sturdiness is the name of the game for me, so i've been thinking about the Arkon but maybe this is even better... just curious if you tried the Arkon out also?
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I have the Arkon, it's very sturdy, very adjustable. It's made of some sort of hard plastic/polymer, with foam cushion layer on the bottom so it doesn't slide and where it touches the tablet. The only issue is the tablet sits too low for the charge connector in landscape mode.
lol, it is a rabbit
So I'm one of those people who can't just go with a full case because I love holding my phone in its natural naked condition. I know when a phone is new, manufacturing of accessories can take a while, so I patiently waited a few weeks until I started my hunt for a decent sleeve or pouch. Here's the thing: a. I can't stand the belt-clip pouches b. I hate anything that makes my phone feel bulky c. I want it to be aesthetically pleasing. Picky right?
Anyway, after trying the usual Amazon and Ebay, I tried various keywords in Google and FINALLY came across this site that I had never heard of before. They were the only ones to offer a leather case for this phone that actually looked decent and fit my criteria. Free overnight shipping, great excellent customer service when I didn't understand what the holdup was (the rep politely told me it was pre-order season, and they'll have it soon)
This thing fits snug and feels great. The only downside to it is that when I just tried to stuff it in there aggressively to test it out, I noticed that it would start to vibrate a few times and restart. I know that its because of the power button being held down even in the sleep state, so I tried it again, this time with love? (so to speak) Gently placed it in, and every time I did, no issues.
One more thing I will mention is that if you're looking for a case for protection, this isn't the case for you. If you're pretty good about taking care of your phone and just want a nice pouch/sleeve to go with it, this is a great option. Attached are some photos and when I bought it, it was $24.99, I really like it. Below is a link as well, hope this helps anyone who's interested in a similar case.
(I believe they upped it to $29.99 now)
SENA Case for T-Mobile SGS2
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Thanks for the review. Looks nice! I can see in your photo it looks like the leather case is so snug it's kinda almost pressing on the phone's power button. I guess that's why it rebooted the first time you shoved the phone in there. Maybe the leather will stretch a little and loosen up with time and use.
I'm looking for a thin light attractive folding smart case for mt G10.1
Ive narrowed it down to 2 but I am open to others.
some of the things I am looking for..
Hard case back. and the ability to prop it at a slight angle for typing on a desktop or 45 ish degree for watching movies ect.
well protected edges
also the ability to prop it with the tablet upside down so i can use the Dock connecter for USB/Memory cards
the 2 that fit the bill are the Samsung hard case and the Ebay Smart covers.
I really Like the looks of the official Samsung case & the way it shuts securely though I am not sure how the areas it bends at will hold up over time, especially at the price they go for. It also doesn't seem like its very stable when propped up on a desk at a slight angle ( for typing )
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The alternative are the Ebay smart covers with a hard back.
not really fond of the color schemes they come in but they arent bad. the price is good, I like the way it props up but I dont know if Ive seen any with a cover that shuts securely. Does anyone know of any ?
I have this one from Amazon and it has held up fine for the last 4 months...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005PC7VG4/ref=oh_o02_s00_i00_details
I don't know if it meets all your criteria, but the price is good, the quality is very good, and it works.
The ebay one doesn't, I have one and the cover just flaps around but at the price it is what would you expect? The covers magnetic for creating a triangle for upright viewing but doesn't hold itself against the screen when covering it.
Thanks. Mine just showed up today. fits nice and snug. all the cut outs are where needed. I like everything other than it not closing securely, but as you said for the $ its still a good deal.
Im sure I can come up with something. I just need to make sure it looks nice and not slopped on
Got it today. Feels good, hugs the phone nicely and doesn't feel too bulky. Only thing is power button Is a little deep. Other than that it's good.
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I had gotten the carbon fiber version of that, but returned it because it did not play well with the stock charging cable...Also the fingerprint cutout is too small to properly read my middle finger [emoji2]
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I was thinking about getting this one but opted for a different one with a kick stand. It does look as nice as I'd hoped though.
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my cable connects fine.
even my dock likes it lol
the hole is too small though (but I make it work anyway )
it hold cards? look like it does granted u must open the phone to get to it...
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it hold cards? look like it does granted u must open the phone to get to it...
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Yes it does. Not something I use but whatever. Protection is good. Case fits very well.
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While I say leather will protect well as gel... those easily scratch.... and leave the impression =3... that would bug the heck out of me....
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While I say leather will protect well as gel... those easily scratch.... and leave the impression =3... that would bug the heck out of me....
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its not leather, its plastic with leather feel lol
not bad in my opinion. we will see what happens with time. favorite case so far.
I have this one too. Use it as a daily driver for 10 days or so on my Sprint V20. I like the idea of emergency credit card and copy of my driving license are always being handy and hidden inside of this case. I see folks complaining about inconvenient cutout for fingerprint scanner or something. IMO, it couldn't be any more comfortable, I don't recall having a single reject from it, works flawlessly and superfast! The only con that Tridea's case is slightly bulky and being in combo with enormous phone is quite a task to manage single-handed operations! I might search for something skinnier (and may be with card compartment on a back) later on, as phone has basic drop-protection itself!