I just posted this review on Amazon, but figured you guys might like it too. Hope it helps you make your choice. I think this one will work for me until I make the final decision whether to keep my xoom or not.
Here's a link to the Amazon listing: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004QKLPUY/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_img
There's also a red one, but no amazon prime: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004US57G0?tag=5336653508-20
First: this is a cheap case. If you want an expensive case, don't look in the $15 range. You will need to spend at least 3 times that to get a "nice" case.
Now that we have that over with, I just got this case yesterday and I'm happy with it. not "5 stars" happy, but it works. Here's what I think you want to know:
1) It is not made of quality material, but I think it will hold up for a bit. I wouldn't expect it to last if given to a child or left in a backpack.
2) It will not protect the sides or corners of your xoom. They're exposed, and the bottom corners may stick out just a hair. Not a problem if you're like me and very careful with your electronics.
3) The case does not stand upright, and doesn't hold iself up for typing very well. You can mess with it to get it up at a bit of an angle for typing, but it's weak material and just slumps down after a while. I assume this will get worse as the material breaks-in.
4) The cutouts are poorly done. You can see that they're done seperately (one for the speaker, the other for the camera-speaker-power button) and they don't line up with each other. Also, because the xoom isn't held perfectly into the case, they don't always line up perfectly with the case (but this will be a problem with everything but a very tight case). The worst part is that the power button is partially covered by the case. Whoever the genius was that decided to put the power button there is really at fault, but this case makes it more difficult. I plan to find an exacto knife and open it up a bit to make the button accessible.
5) Two things are incorrect in the description: there is no "built-in pockets for documents" and it didn't come with a wristband. Fine by me; I don't think pockets would get used, and I don't really get the gimmick of a plastic bracelet...
6) The latch is only semi-usable (it's a pain to get it into the slot, and doesn't really hold it closed anyways) and it covers the ports when it's used. Really, just setting it off to the side would have solved this problem, or make it wider with a hole in the bottom to allow cabling. The strap is the biggest design flaw... Very irritating, but not fatal.
OK, so I've been very critical, but I gave it 4 stars. Why? Well, it's $15, it serves its purpose (to allow me to put my expensive electronic thing in my bag and take it away), and I don't think it's going to break any time soon (though I may try to modify the strap to be, well, useable...). Like I said at the beginning; if you want a nice case, spend the money for one. If you want a cheap case so you can safely take this thing outside: here you go.
***UPDATE: Nothing above is incorrect, except that as it's aged, the bottom corner straps have sagged and now it's a bit off. I'm getting the Acase (to keep the corners protected). 2 stars now.
OK, two updates from my original post:
1) I used an exacto knife to make the power button more accessible. It works much better now--in fact better than without the case since the hole guides your finger to the power button--but it looks like crap. The case is velvety fabric over cardboard, so cutting into is exposed the cardboard. Oh well, I said it's a cheap case, and it's a small flaw, so I'll live.
2) The case DOES actually stand up on a table. It's not perfect, and falls over if the cat knocks it, but it does stand up. I was wrong in my first post: as the material wore in it became easier.
Hey guys. I wanted to share with y'all a case I made for my tab 10.1.
https://www.dropbox.com/gallery/2781562/2/HTC Inspire 4G/case?h=6d1416
I bought thew following items and found that none of them worked very well for me.
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/protec...-cleaning-cloth-for-samsung-p7510-black-82402
and
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/protective-pc-back-case-for-samsung-galaxy-tab2-10-1-black-68713
I was also very envious of the ipad 2 smart cover.
So what I did was cut the smart cover for the tab and attached it to the back case.
I had some left over 3M carbon fiber from covering my viewsonic gtab and used that to attach the two as you can see in the photos.
It's in alpha right now, but it works great! The 3M carbon fiber holds to two components together very well. It works as a great hinge. Once I get my heat gun from work, I'm going to cover the whole back case with it and it will have a very seamless look.
I have not found another case like this one so I wanted to share how I made you guys.
P.s. the above smart cover comes in many different colors.
http://s.dealextreme.com/search/p7510
you make it by yourself, that is a very happy thing. but for me . i dont want.
i bought 2 directly from
http://www.papadigitals.com/advanced_search_result.html?keywords=smart+case+p7510&x=0&y=0
so many colors that i can choose. and the quality is fine.
Cool! Thanks for posting that site.
I ordered a black one, and got shipping confirmation. Just hoping that the typos on the website aren't an indication of quality...
My worries were unfounded! Awesome cover, fits perfectly, will post review soon.
I bought that same cover from ebay for 26$. so what you posted is a good deal.
However, i dont like it:
1) too heavy
2) makes it bulky because its actually a case, not a cover. An exta layer of ugliness.
3) related to #3, the extra layer is due to the fact that the gtab is not magnetic, so the cover flip flops away if not held tightly downwards
4) its a cheap piece-o-junk. have it for 5 weeks, one crack on the plastic part and a rip on the fabric
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I actually got another smart cover like case, which works fairly well. Can't post the link, but if you search on ebay "3 fold smart cover", that's the design. Has magnets to keep the screen closed when not using it.
Hi, as the title suggests I have both. Now I don't really know which one to keep. The pouch feels like it has better protect5ion if it drops and the swen edges may offer some bounce if you know what I mean. However the flip case feels better but feels kind of bare :-\ . It seems to offer no protection at all. Which one of these have you gone for or would go for if you had the option.
Hi,
i preferred to choose the flip for several reasons.
- Makes me feel the Gnote is a real note book.
- Just easier to use because you do not need to pull it out of the pouch to see the time of the day or check mail. Just more handy.
- If i need protection i'll buy or make a pouch while keeping the flip cover.
Anyway, it's more a personal choice, choose what's more handy for you.
I have the flip cover, and stick it in a small pouch for my bag (or map pocket of my jacket if I'm out and about) .
the pouch I have opens length ways so the note slides out really easily.
is flip cover really convenient?
Hi,
I wonder if flip cover is really convenient..........
Can u all type or take a snap or capture video comfortably?
I have both too, and only use the pouch for when i'm only going out briefly, and can't be bothered ripping the back panel from the Note and installing the flip case. (Can't leave the case on or it won't fit in it's dock)
I can see it being useful as extra protection too though, if I ever need to put it in a bag, while cycling for example.
I have kept the flip case now. I will begetting the carbon fiber skin as well (I had it on my HD2 as well) and will apply it to the flip case. I find it easier to hold now, i mostly hold it with one hand like in reading a book. As the post above says, I will keep the pouch for when I put it in a bag or need that extra protection. The flip case fits inside the pouch.
thanks for all
but can any one make some photos please??
& from where you bought it??
with big thanks for all of u again
Following the saying that one can not be too careful, is it possible to have the flipcover on and put the Note with the flipcover in the original pouch. :cyclops:
These kind of threads amuse me.
Just use the damn pouches or covers you have and decide for yourself what you like most.
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I've spent hours looking at threads and product pages, and only found one goofy-looking thing shipping from China -- and even that one doesn't explicitly say "no magnets", but at least doesn't mention magnets or auto-wake/sleep. Minimum requirements:
-- non-magnetic secure closure / clasp (for example. button-snap, or velcro, or the kind of self-locking metal closure used on attache- or brief-cases -- or even a zipper)
-- bumper-style surround (vs. corner straps -- looking for secure attachment *and* shock protection)
-- sufficient excess border material to protect corners and edges
-- able to fold the front cover all the way back (even though that blocks the camera), so that the whole thing can be held in a grippy stand / holder, without the front cover flapping around (BTW, this guy does a fantastic job of making stands / mounts to *custom* requirements, *inexpensively* -- he's already made two for my S8+ in Spigen Wallet case, and is about to make another to hold the same + wireless charger: SlipGripCarMounts.com)
Nice to have but not essential (could mod these features myself):
-- pen holder
-- elastic strap inside the front cover, to slip your hand through when cover is folded back
-- a carrying handle on the spine, as on artists' portfolio cases
-- able to fold back the closure so that it also holds in place the folded-back front cover
My dad is actually making me a leather folio case, I'll post photos when hes finished.
I have found this case and https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Forefront-Cases-Rotating-Smart-Case-Cover-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S3-9-7-SM-T820/332224684565?_trkparms=aid%3D777001%26algo%3DDISCO.FEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160801204525%26meid%3Dd914a29d045545bfb27f87a1b1b52fc7%26pid%3D100651%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26%26itm%3D332224684565&_trksid=p2481888.c100651.m4497&_trkparms=pageci%3A5a9d0226-7861-11e8-8690-74dbd180fbe2%7Cparentrq%3A367553b51640ac3d2c0efbd6fffa85f3%7Ciid%3A1
eBay item number:332224684565
The seller confirmed that there is no magnets and it uses the strap to keep it shut
double check about the magnet
if its this case
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLWtSCBsBjE
and on the offical site it looks like it has sleep wake feature if you look thru pictures.
https://forefrontcases.co.uk/produc...t820-leather-rotating-smart-case-cover-stand/
let us know either way mate .
I need a case
swagatsourav said:
I have found this case and https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Forefront-Cases-Rotating-Smart-Case-Cover-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S3-9-7-SM-T820/332224684565?_trkparms=aid%3D777001%26algo%3DDISCO.FEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160801204525%26meid%3Dd914a29d045545bfb27f87a1b1b52fc7%26pid%3D100651%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26%26itm%3D332224684565&_trksid=p2481888.c100651.m4497&_trkparms=pageci%3A5a9d0226-7861-11e8-8690-74dbd180fbe2%7Cparentrq%3A367553b51640ac3d2c0efbd6fffa85f3%7Ciid%3A1
eBay item number:332224684565
The seller confirmed that there is no magnets and it uses the strap to keep it shut
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Ronin475 said:
double check about the magnet
if its this case
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLWtSCBsBjE
and on the offical site it looks like it has sleep wake feature if you look thru pictures.
https://forefrontcases.co.uk/produc...t820-leather-rotating-smart-case-cover-stand/
let us know either way mate .
I need a case
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This is what he said to me before
I can confirm this item does not have a magnetic closure and is kept shut using the strap.
I have sent him a message again quoting the website , but the vide you sent was of s2. Not sure if they have changed it on S3.
bad news and good news
The bad news...
Examining the evidence offered by @Ronin475, I think it's probably true.
The good news...
I FOUND THE CASE. Before I started this thread, I had actually already ordered a case on Amazon, purely on the basis that:
(a) although the Amazon page doesn't explicitly say "no magnets", it does't mention magnets or sleep / wake;
(b) it was going to take 3+ weeks to deliver (from China), and I had no idea how much longer I might be searching; and,
(c) it's cheap ($14 US including shipping) and therefore low-risk.
Well, it arrived today, much sooner (11 days) than expected. I had been expecting to be disappointed in one or more
respects, considering the low price and the shipping location -- not because it's *made* in China, but because no one
thought it worth *warehousing* in a major market like the U.S.
I've been pleasantly surprised.
(a) I confirmed there are no magnets. I ran a small "horse-shoe" magnet all over the case, and detected no metal.
Then I passed all parts of the front cover over the right side of the powered-on S3, and it had no effect.
(b) Given the price, it seems to be better build-quality than I expected. And it "ticks" the essential boxes...
(c) It has rubber bumpers all around, with properly located openings for everything, except that there's no opening for the
microSD card tray. (Oddly, though, it appears to have an opening for the ejection pin.). I guess it's not unreasonable to think
that users wouldn't be opening the tray very often; and having to remove this case to access the tray isn't difficult. And the
Spigen Wallet folio case on my S8+ also blocks the combination SD / SIM tray.
(c) I'd prefer to have the surround be a *tiny* bit thicker and project a couple of mm higher above the screen than it does,
but I'd say it's roughly proportional to what the Spigen does.
(d) The edges of the case do extend visibly beyond the bumper, providing side and corner protection.
(e) The front cover does fold all the way back, lying completely flat against the back.
(f) This wasn't part of the "essentials" in my OP, but the outer surfaces are moderately textured, making it less likely to
slip out of your hand.
(g) Likewise not originally listed as essential, it has a slight detent / kickstand inside the front cover, which holds the screen
at approximately 60 degrees in landscape-mode.
My only reservation about the construction is that I haven't yet installed the Spigen tempered-glass screen protector
which I already purchased for the tablet, so I can't yet confirm that the surround will still properly fit after I do that.
It doesn't have any kind of closure, but I can fix that easily and cheaply with some stick-on pieces of "hook-and-loop"
material (AKA velcro) which are sold on Amazon and in any office-supplies store.
It doesn't have any of the attributes I listed as "Nice to have but not essential", but as I said, I could mod those features myself.
And one more thing...
The decorative image is garish -- no plain patterns or solid colors or other "quiet"-looking options are offered.
But you have a choice of fifteen different garish and / or juvenile-looking patterns from which to choose.
Now that I'm looking at the Amazon page again, the least silly-looking one is probably the "Plum Blossom" pattern --
if you don't mind seeing a flash of Shocking Pink whenever you open the case.
If you're the "handy" type, you could probably find something at a crafts-supply store which you could trim to fit
and then glue over the outside.
The forum isn't letting me post the complete URL, but you can simply go to Amazon, and copy and paste
the following product-ID into the search field: B074H1H9XS
The Forefront case mentioned by @swagatsourav certainly looks nicer, and I like the swivel and the multi-position
kickstand. But 20+ British pounds (with shipping) is about $27US. I would have been willing to spend that much,
if I'd been aware of that case, and if I could have been *certain* about the magnet.
excellent review mate, my finte case arrived (the reviews said no probs with magnets, i contacted finite they said they were unaware of any problems )
but unfortunatly it does affect the pen once you know what to look for sadly.
It was less than £10 ,so i took a scalpel to it and removed the magnetic strips without any major damage. (this version has the pen holder BTW)
It still acts as a stand but not as secure as with magnetic strips and doesnt clip closed , but until i can get a better version this may do
link below for refrence
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B072N4YGVG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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The bad news...
Examining the evidence offered by @Ronin475, I think it's probably true.
The good news...
I FOUND THE CASE. Before I started this thread, I had actually already ordered a case on Amazon, purely on the basis that:
(a) although the Amazon page doesn't explicitly say "no magnets", it does't mention magnets or sleep / wake;
(b) it was going to take 3+ weeks to deliver (from China), and I had no idea how much longer I might be searching; and,
(c) it's cheap ($14 US including shipping) and therefore low-risk.
Well, it arrived today, much sooner (11 days) than expected. I had been expecting to be disappointed in one or more
respects, considering the low price and the shipping location -- not because it's *made* in China, but because no one
thought it worth *warehousing* in a major market like the U.S.
I've been pleasantly surprised.
(a) I confirmed there are no magnets. I ran a small "horse-shoe" magnet all over the case, and detected no metal.
Then I passed all parts of the front cover over the right side of the powered-on S3, and it had no effect.
(b) Given the price, it seems to be better build-quality than I expected. And it "ticks" the essential boxes...
(c) It has rubber bumpers all around, with properly located openings for everything, except that there's no opening for the
microSD card tray. (Oddly, though, it appears to have an opening for the ejection pin.). I guess it's not unreasonable to think
that users wouldn't be opening the tray very often; and having to remove this case to access the tray isn't difficult. And the
Spigen Wallet folio case on my S8+ also blocks the combination SD / SIM tray.
(c) I'd prefer to have the surround be a *tiny* bit thicker and project a couple of mm higher above the screen than it does,
but I'd say it's roughly proportional to what the Spigen does.
(d) The edges of the case do extend visibly beyond the bumper, providing side and corner protection.
(e) The front cover does fold all the way back, lying completely flat against the back.
(f) This wasn't part of the "essentials" in my OP, but the outer surfaces are moderately textured, making it less likely to
slip out of your hand.
(g) Likewise not originally listed as essential, it has a slight detent / kickstand inside the front cover, which holds the screen
at approximately 60 degrees in landscape-mode.
My only reservation about the construction is that I haven't yet installed the Spigen tempered-glass screen protector
which I already purchased for the tablet, so I can't yet confirm that the surround will still properly fit after I do that.
It doesn't have any kind of closure, but I can fix that easily and cheaply with some stick-on pieces of "hook-and-loop"
material (AKA velcro) which are sold on Amazon and in any office-supplies store.
It doesn't have any of the attributes I listed as "Nice to have but not essential", but as I said, I could mod those features myself.
And one more thing...
The decorative image is garish -- no plain patterns or solid colors or other "quiet"-looking options are offered.
But you have a choice of fifteen different garish and / or juvenile-looking patterns from which to choose.
Now that I'm looking at the Amazon page again, the least silly-looking one is probably the "Plum Blossom" pattern --
if you don't mind seeing a flash of Shocking Pink whenever you open the case.
If you're the "handy" type, you could probably find something at a crafts-supply store which you could trim to fit
and then glue over the outside.
The forum isn't letting me post the complete URL, but you can simply go to Amazon, and copy and paste
the following product-ID into the search field: B074H1H9XS
The Forefront case mentioned by @swagatsourav certainly looks nicer, and I like the swivel and the multi-position
kickstand. But 20+ British pounds (with shipping) is about $27US. I would have been willing to spend that much,
if I'd been aware of that case, and if I could have been *certain* about the magnet.
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Ronin475 said:
i took a scalpel to it and removed the magnetic strips without any major damage.
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I've handled Fintie products before, and I like them. And although their cases offer some of the same garish patterns as mine, they at least also do offer some which are more staid. And even their version of the "Plum Blossom" pattern is lined in subdued grey (vs. bright pink).
More importantly... can you post some close-up pics to show what the "post-surgical" sites look like?
And... not to be intrusively personal, but why do you happen to have scalpels lying around?
Do you by any chance frequent the Whitechapel area, or do occasional barbering on Fleet Street?
will grab some pics when i get home tomorrow mate
the case was simple black which is all i wanted no frill's no spills.
Doesnt every one have a scapel laying around just in case? lol
A friend of my is a Doctor so she knows i like gadgets etc so gave me the small light pen scapel etc , they have come in handy on occasion
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I've handled Fintie products before, and I like them. And although their cases offer some of the same garish patterns as mine, they at least also do offer some which are more staid. And even their version of the "Plum Blossom" pattern is lined in subdued grey (vs. bright pink).
More importantly... can you post some close-up pics to show what the "post-surgical" sites look like?
And... not to be intrusively personal, but why do you happen to have scalpels lying around?
Do you by any chance frequent the Whitechapel area, or do occasional barbering on Fleet Street?
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swagatsourav said:
This is what he said to me before
I can confirm this item does not have a magnetic closure and is kept shut using the strap.
I have sent him a message again quoting the website , but the vide you sent was of s2. Not sure if they have changed it on S3.
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So finally he did confirm it does HAVE magnets when i asked specifically about sleep wake.
Unfortunately the case mentioned by @nusratt is no longer available on amazon UK and neither does the seller on amazon USA ships it to UK.
I am still contemplating about going for
MoKo Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 Slim-Fit Multi-angle Folio Cover Case but need confirmation from any members that it would not affect the spen use.
@leojab mentioned in https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s3/accessories/zero-magnet-folio-style-case-t3807323 thread that it works perfectly fine.
swagatsourav said:
Unfortunately the case mentioned by @nusratt is no longer available on amazon UK and neither does the seller on amazon USA ships it to UK.
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I'm surprised that they won't ship to UK, since they're shipping from China. Have you tried contacting the seller directly, through their Amazon page?
how about this one?
swagatsourav said:
I am still contemplating about going for MoKo Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 Slim-Fit Multi-angle Folio Cover Case but need confirmation from any members that it would not affect the spen use.
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On xda and elsewhere, I've read several posts saying about various cases, "I didn't see the problem until I had been using the case for a while." That's why I decided not to pursue any case which mentioned having *either* a magnet *or* a sleep / wake function.
Somewhere recently, maybe on xda or even in this very thread, I saw this one ("kwmobile Elegant") on Amazon: B07233PKL8
Maybe you could ask that one's seller about magnets, sleep, and shipping.
I've been using a magnet case on my Tab S3 since August of last year with zero issues. It is on every day 24/7. I only take about 2 hours of notes a day on average Monday-Friday and the rest of the time is spent with magnets engaged and case cover closed. No issues.
I used a bit of glue under the flaps of the case i have cut open the sealed them down.
I then added some electrician's tape just to cover it ( the tape makes it look a bit rougher than the cuts )
I have marked where the magnetic strips were removed in yellow.
It does fold into the stand option but isnt as secure as i would like it as magentics dont hold it in place.
I may use something to sort that out later
Pic's
https://imgur.com/a/Y3SltoB
nusratt said:
I've handled Fintie products before, and I like them. And although their cases offer some of the same garish patterns as mine, they at least also do offer some which are more staid. And even their version of the "Plum Blossom" pattern is lined in subdued grey (vs. bright pink).
More importantly... can you post some close-up pics to show what the "post-surgical" sites look like?
And... not to be intrusively personal, but why do you happen to have scalpels lying around?
Do you by any chance frequent the Whitechapel area, or do occasional barbering on Fleet Street?
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I then added some electrician's tape just to cover it ( the tape makes it look a bit rougher than the cuts )
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1. Looking at the pic, I wondered, did you use the electrician's tape to smooth over the rough feel of the cut edges on the hand? And / or because the opposite sides of the cut couldn't be brought back together in a gap-less seam?
2. Also, from which side did you initiate the cutting? Superficially it looks like the inner and outer covers are two separate pieces of different materials, the inside matte and fabric-like, and the outside shiny plastic / TPU; but maybe the inner matte surface is merely a coating. Was there an inner core between them, maybe cardboard? I'm asking because I'm wondering if it would be possible to remove the magnets by cutting only from the inside, so that the outside never shows any sign of the alteration. I imagine that the magnets were held in place by some kind of adhesive.
3. Looking at the pic again, it occurs to me to ask: do the rubber bumpers on that case completely surround the tablet, or are they only on the corners? The pic makes it appear that either it's corners-only, or the corners project higher above the tablet edge than the bumper sides do.
aspexil said:
I've been using a magnet case on my Tab S3 since August of last year with zero issues... 2 hours of notes a day...
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I understand completely -- there are many people who report fortunate experiences like yours. It's just that there are so many who've had the opposite experience, that a lot of shoppers, in this forum and elsewhere, are bending over backwards to be "better safe than sorry".
btw, what case are you using?
To make the longest cut on the "outside" of the case i had to split it (like splitting a piece of cardbord) ,
the split is fairly easy , it gets a bit messy pulling out the magnetic strips that are glued in place so in some spots its a little rough depending how lucky you are. ( i would recomend breaking the magnetic into smaller bits as its easier to remove)
It doesnt feel rough to the touch or any thing and its mainly the central bit that was slightly rough you can see that in the pic.
For the magnetic strip closer to the screen i cut away from the smooth grey side of the case , this was slightly more tricky as i didnt want to poke thru to other side of case.
The central bit of the case is indeed carboard but as the magnets are glued in place there will be a little damage removing them.
The magnets in the plastic part of the case i used a metal spudger to pry them out
I added the tape as a layer of protection to stop any further splits etc
The bumpers are only on the edges are a hard plastic type of material.
The overall build of the case is "ok" not amazing but its a decent case for unde £10.
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1. Looking at the pic, I wondered, did you use the electrician's tape to smooth over the rough feel of the cut edges on the hand? And / or because the opposite sides of the cut couldn't be brought back together in a gap-less seam?
2. Also, from which side did you initiate the cutting? Superficially it looks like the inner and outer covers are two separate pieces of different materials, the inside matte and fabric-like, and the outside shiny plastic / TPU; but maybe the inner matte surface is merely a coating. Was there an inner core between them, maybe cardboard? I'm asking because I'm wondering if it would be possible to remove the magnets by cutting only from the inside, so that the outside never shows any sign of the alteration. I imagine that the magnets were held in place by some kind of adhesive.
3. Looking at the pic again, it occurs to me to ask: do the rubber bumpers on that case completely surround the tablet, or are they only on the corners? The pic makes it appear that either it's corners-only, or the corners project higher above the tablet edge than the bumper sides do.
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also forgot to mention the sleep wake function still works without the magnets in the case.
there is a stong magnet in the tablet where the spine of the case is.
So i think the small square of metal i left in the case is registered by the fluctuation in the device field and when the light sensor is covered/uncovered it sleeps/wakes.
Ronin475 said:
To make the longest cut on the "outside" of the case i had to split it (like splitting a piece of cardbord) ,
the split is fairly easy , it gets a bit messy pulling out the magnetic strips that are glued in place so in some spots its a little rough depending how lucky you are. ( i would recomend breaking the magnetic into smaller bits as its easier to remove)
It doesnt feel rough to the touch or any thing and its mainly the central bit that was slightly rough you can see that in the pic.
For the magnetic strip closer to the screen i cut away from the smooth grey side of the case , this was slightly more tricky as i didnt want to poke thru to other side of case.
The central bit of the case is indeed carboard but as the magnets are glued in place there will be a little damage removing them.
The magnets in the plastic part of the case i used a metal spudger to pry them out
I added the tape as a layer of protection to stop any further splits etc
The bumpers are only on the edges are a hard plastic type of material.
The overall build of the case is "ok" not amazing but its a decent case for unde £10.
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Ronin475 said:
also forgot to mention the sleep wake function still works without the magnets in the case.
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1. WTF?! Then what the hell is the purpose of all the other magnets you found and removed?
2. Damn. This is depressing news. I can't begin to tell you how many otherwise very desirable-seeming cases I looked at and ruled out simply on the assumption that "sleep/wake = magnet".
it appears the magnets mainly held the case closed an the other strip was used to secure the stand bit.
I double checked with a magnetic field app on my phone , not high tech but does pick up fields.
and magnets are gone and there is a small reading where that small metal or maybe chip is.
i have attached a small elastic ribbon so the stand works perfect now, may work on something for keeping the case closed .
nusratt said:
1. WTF?! Then what the hell is the purpose of all the other magnets you found and removed?
2. Damn. This is depressing news. I can't begin to tell you how many otherwise very desirable-seeming cases I looked at and ruled out simply on the assumption that "sleep/wake = magnet".
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Just like everybody else, there was no way I was going to go outside without a case and I didn't want to cop out $30 to $80+ for 1 case. I got my fold 2 early so I was in a rush to get a case, at the end of my purchases I ended up with 4 cases.
I have no affiliation with these sellers. I'm only recommending them because I have purchased from them and I received my cases in 10 days from China to California (time may vary).
First case $5.72: https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Samsun...rotective-Cover-Shell-Phone-Case/193657832728
Second case $8.79: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Carbon-Fib...r-for-Samsung-Galaxy-Z-Fold-2-5G/363116655812
Third case $6.99: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Clear-Matt...l-for-Samsung-Galaxy-Z-Fold-2-5G/193682756272
Fourth case $10.99: https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Samsun...tective-Shockproof-Folding-Cover/193687093436
After receiving all the cases, I can see why Samsung only came out with the back part of the case cause they all fit perfect. There are 2 types of backings, thin and regular. Regular backing will be flush with the camera notch and will leave the camera window open. The thin backing has the advantage as it keeps the form factor while you’ll find some that will cover the camera window (fourth case).
First and fourth case are thin. Second and Third are regular.
The problem for me is the front bumper. On the second and third front case they made the same thickness as the back, making it difficult to swipe down for the quick panel or swipe left for the edge panel.
The front bumper for the fourth case is thinner making it a little easier for both functions to be reached.
side by side, left and right bars are different in thickness
top
bottom
I ended up putting the fourth case on in the meantime until I find my main case.
My final thoughts, go with what you like, it’s as simple as that. I hope this helps out who needs a backup case while still looking for their MAIN case.
labnotes said:
Just like everybody else, there was no way I was going to go outside without a case and I didn't want to cop out $30 to $80+ for 1 case. I got my fold 2 early so I was in a rush to get a case, at the end of my purchases I ended up with 4 cases.
I have no affiliation with these sellers. I'm only recommending them because I have purchased from them and I received my cases in 10 days from China to California (time may vary).
First case $5.72: https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Samsun...rotective-Cover-Shell-Phone-Case/193657832728
Second case $8.79: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Carbon-Fib...r-for-Samsung-Galaxy-Z-Fold-2-5G/363116655812
Third case $6.99: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Clear-Matt...l-for-Samsung-Galaxy-Z-Fold-2-5G/193682756272
Fourth case $10.99: https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Samsun...tective-Shockproof-Folding-Cover/193687093436
After receiving all the cases, I can see why Samsung only came out with the back part of the case cause they all fit perfect. There are 2 types of backings, thin and regular. Regular backing will be flush with the camera notch and will leave the camera window open. The thin backing has the advantage as it keeps the form factor while you’ll find some that will cover the camera window (fourth case).
First and fourth case are thin. Second and Third are regular.
The problem for me is the front bumper. On the second and third front case they made the same thickness as the back, making it difficult to swipe down for the quick panel or swipe left for the edge panel.
The front bumper for the fourth case is thinner making it a little easier for both functions to be reached.
side by side, left and right bars are different in thickness
top
bottom
I ended up putting the fourth case on in the meantime until I find my main case.
My final thoughts, go with what you like, it’s as simple as that. I hope this helps out who needs a backup case while still looking for their MAIN case.
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Does the 4th case have that sticker thing on the inside? So the case doesnt slip or come loose
blkghost22 said:
Does the 4th case have that sticker thing on the inside? So the case doesnt slip or come loose
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Unfortunately it doesn't have an adhesive which would give it a permanent home. I'll be honest it does come a little loose when you attack a certain way but majority of the time when I open the phone, never slips out.
blkghost22 said:
Does the 4th case have that sticker thing on the inside? So the case doesnt slip or come loose
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Just in case you guys need this...
1. iCraft Supertape 1/8 3mm doubled sided tape $6.29
2. The blueprint
3. ???
4. Profit
IMO, I don't think adhesive 2 and 3 is needed. When looking at the SAMSUNG logo on the hinge, the bar case lifts up and creates a slit because the double sided tape ain't thin enough. If I had to do it over again, I'd seal the whole bar or won't lay down 2 and 3 at all. Overall a good fit and pleased that it doesn't come off at all now.
Fair warning, I don't know how this peels off, I'll let you guys know in a week when my new case comes in. =)
My dbrand skin came in so I took off the front plate with no issues and removed the doublesided tape with ease.
When I ordered the skin I thought they were going to send just one back and one camera but I got one back and 3 camera skins. Good looking out DBRAND! I laid down the back and camera skin and it feels good naked, I love it. I ended up putting back the fourth case (GKK) over the skin and now it's on pretty solid.
No more AI autofocus!