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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Case Made By Samsung So Expensive?

Hey Guys,
So I've been searching around the web for a case for my Samsung Galaxy Note II and I came across the one made by Samsung. It seems to me that it's one of those style over functionality products. It's nearly $30-$40 and I'm trying to justify if it makes sense buying it.
Let me know what you guys think!

progadget said:
Hey Guys,
So I've been searching around the web for a case for my Samsung Galaxy Note II and I came across the one made by Samsung. It seems to me that it's one of those style over functionality products. It's nearly $30-$40 and I'm trying to justify if it makes sense buying it.
Let me know what you guys think!
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I was hoping there will be a smart case, whereby each time you flip open the case, the screen will be turned on.

alvinhoe7291 said:
I was hoping there will be a smart case, whereby each time you flip open the case, the screen will be turned on.
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There's an app for that! IntelliCover: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dragonnis.intellicover

progadget said:
Hey Guys,
So I've been searching around the web for a case for my Samsung Galaxy Note II and I came across the one made by Samsung. It seems to me that it's one of those style over functionality products. It's nearly $30-$40 and I'm trying to justify if it makes sense buying it.
Let me know what you guys think!
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Yeah its kind of like the iPad smart cover... However, less dangerous and more practical...
I found a 50% off accessory coupon code RE167858P. Treated myself to a Note II Case and a 9000MAH Battery Pack!!! $49.99 for a battery backup was a steal!!!
:highfive: :victory: :highfive:

Official accessories almost always very expensive. Companies have very high margins on them, because that's where people will look first to buy. So I would suggest to search for some alternatives from 3rd party companies.

Trident Aegis Case for Note 2
Trident Case makes a simple yet protective solution for the Note 2...it's called their Aegis series. It comes in like 5 differnt colors too. Their cases are very sturdy. It typically costs about $35 but they have a sale going on until Feb.18th so it ends up being only $26
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Deformed s-pen?

I just got my Galaxy note 8, but when I initially started using it, I noticed that the s-pen didn't seem very responsive. When I took a look at the tip, it is kind of shaped at an angle. When I look at stock pics of the s-pen online, it looks like it has a rounded dome tip on it. I don't want to have to send back the whole unit, but the pen is really the main reason I bought this tablet. Can anyone let me know if the angled tip isn't normal?

Can you post a picture of what you are talking about so we can try to help?
- sent from my Note 8.0 using XDA Developers App

Here's a couple pics, not the greatest, but you can see that the tip of the S-Pen isn't uniform.
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Please, if anyone with a Galaxy note 8 can chime in and let me know if this is normal or if there is something wrong with this pen.

That doesn't look right...

Mine is like in the stock photos with a rounded nib, not like the one in the OP's photos with an angled nib...I have the n5110 model. What about you?
Sent from my GT-N5110 using Tapatalk 2

sefrcoko said:
Mine is like in the stock photos with a rounded nib, not like the one in the OP's photos with an angled nib...I have the n5110 model. What about you?
Sent from my GT-N5110 using Tapatalk 2
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I have the GT-N5110, the brown color one from amazon.

I had one of those malformed tips as well on my Note 8 (n5100) and had it replaced with a new one (which looks and behaves alright). Just contact your reseller or Samsung for a replacement.

cybriks said:
I had one of those malformed tips as well on my Note 8 (n5100) and had it replaced with a new one (which looks and behaves alright). Just contact your reseller or Samsung for a replacement.
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I agree, Amazon has a great return policy. I would contact them and ask for a replacement pen. If not I am sure Samsung will cover it with your warranty. Best of luck!

Uh60m Pilot said:
I agree, Amazon has a great return policy. I would contact them and ask for a replacement pen. If not I am sure Samsung will cover it with your warranty. Best of luck!
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i had a problem with the a pen on my samsung 500t, and stupidly, i had to exchange the entire unit just to swap out a bad pen. this was at best buy though.

note 8
get it exchanged..soon

Galaxy S4 Best case/cover Thread

I'm curious to see how everyone protects their Galaxy S4 and would love to see photos of your Galaxy S4 in your favorite or best case. Tell us why you chose the case you did, how much you paid.
I am using this case $4.99 set (with Screen Protector and 10 Pack Stylus)
http://www.eeekit.com/eeekit-for-sa...cover-3-pack-screen-protector-10-pack-stylus/

There's a thread in this very subforum about cases entitled:
S4 ACTIVE Cases & Accessories
and you'll find most all of the case discussion there. I use the Unicorn Beetle (yellow/dark grey) myself and chose it because a) it protects about as much of the GS4A as possible without getting in the way of things, and b) the yellow/dark grey color scheme is damned wicked.

Mine is white!
Mine is white and I bought a screen protector and a case for it. I wonder if I can use an external or Bluetooth keyboard for it though. Any idea guys?

Samantha022 said:
Mine is white and I bought a screen protector and a case for it. I wonder if I can use an external or Bluetooth keyboard for it though. Any idea guys?
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Well, an external keyboard (meaning USB) would attach using a proper MHL to USB converter cable so yes that would work, and Bluetooth is wireless so the case wouldn't have anything to do with that (unless it was some kind of RF blocking thing, oddly enough), so yeah it or they should work.
You said "Mine is white" so that most likely means you're referring to the Galaxy S4 - this is the Galaxy S4 Active subforum, a different smartphone altogether (even in spite of sharing a lot of components, the one thing you won't find is a white GS4 Active).

r there any water proof case

vijustlove said:
So I also need some advices.Here I show you some my cellections
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So cool

great thread
Awesome thread been debating on a case out there. This helped me make a decision

Is there any need of using a waterproof case for S4 Active....?

Jimmy2u said:
Is there any need of using a waterproof case for S4 Active....?
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Ha ha ha it will make double or higher IP protection.Sometning like IP 99

Lol

Samsung makes a case for this phone... I like stock. Protective Cover + =) comes in orange too.. have only seen grey..
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EF-PI929BSEBUS

Nice collection. I may choose my next case in this thread.,:fingers-crossed:

Keyboard Dock?

Any good keyboard docks ?
Will this one fit ?
http://www.samsung.com/hk_en/consum.../accessories/EKD-K14AWEGTGY?subsubtype=others

SS2006 said:
Any good keyboard docks ?
Will this one fit ?
http://www.samsung.com/hk_en/consum.../accessories/EKD-K14AWEGTGY?subsubtype=others
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No, it won't Samsung has moved away from their proprietary connector to micro-USB in the new (2014) note.

The only positive keyboard experiences on Android I have heard of are from those using bluetooth iOS (iPad) ones. And yes, I owned one (for a galaxy tab) myself.

I'm hoping Logitech will pick up the 10.1 with this dock: http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/ultrathin-keyboard-folio-for-samsung-galaxy-tab?crid=1221
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Colchiro said:
I'm hoping Logitech will pick up the 10.1 with this dock: http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/ultrathin-keyboard-folio-for-samsung-galaxy-tab?crid=1221
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^ That is AWESOME. Just what I need
So won't the Note 10.1 fit in that maybe? Similar size and design..

Post here to show demand
http://forums.logitech.com/t5/Keybo...o-case-for-Galaxy-Note-10-1-2014/td-p/1117707

SS2006 said:
Post here to show demand
http://forums.logitech.com/t5/Keybo...o-case-for-Galaxy-Note-10-1-2014/td-p/1117707
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I did... Thanks.

Colchiro said:
I did... Thanks.
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I just did too. I saw the case at Best Buy and loved this case.
Sent from my Galaxy Note 10.1 via Tapatalk.

This one is also nice:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/slim-st...&skuId=1398274&st=Tab 3 belkin case&cp=1&lp=5
In belkin's website;
http://www.belkin.com/us/F5L159-Belkin/p/P-F5L159/
I saw it for the tab 3 in BB and was impressed by the material.

Why is the tab getting all the good keyboards? Has it been available a lot longer than our tab?

Colchiro said:
Why is the tab getting all the good keyboards? Has it been available a lot longer than our tab?
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The note just came out in october, Tab 3 has been around for a few months at least.

ChrisNee1988 said:
The note just came out in october, Tab 3 has been around for a few months at least.
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...and tab targets broader population than note...

djurkash said:
...and tab targets broader population than note...
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Because it's almost half the price.

(bump).
Any other keyboard/docks that look promising?

Asus TransKeyboard
Just saw this on androidpolice. This looks amazing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t6bjaSMpf8&feature=youtube_gdata

jaztech said:
Just saw this on androidpolice. This looks amazing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t6bjaSMpf8&feature=youtube_gdata
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An ASUS keyboard without having to buy an ASUS tablet. Awesome.
Sent from my Galaxy Note 10.1 via Tapatalk.

hopefully we'll see some good covers soon, id like to get the new note 10.1 to replace a netbook i mainly just browse and use RDC on it, for windows programs or heavy working i can rely on my laptop like i do now.
Would be nice if samsung would make one like this for the note:
samsung.com/us/computer/pcs-accessories/AA-BK1NWBW/US
Ive been close to purchasing that tablet but the hardware specs have held me back plus its windows... the s-pen and the keyboard case did make it tempting though.
I'm not making the purchase till a week or 2 prior to christmas so maybe i'll be lucky and by then they have a good keyboard case but if not i assume a bluetooth keyboard and a dock would work.... guess this is one area that asus has the advantage.

Belkin Yourtype Bluetooth Keyboard Stand
It is a universal keyboard dock made by a reputable company. Seems like a good solution for now and looks great too. I might get this.
http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-YourType-Bluetooth-Keyboard-Android/dp/B008VD4BU8

I actually like this: Kensington KeyFolio Expert Multi Angle Folio & Keyboard
kensington.com/kensington/us/us/p/1615/K39561US/keyfolio%E2%84%A2-expert-multi-angle-folio-keyboard.aspx
amazon.com/Kensington-KeyFolio-Multi-Angle-Bluetooth-K39532US/dp/B007RB10K4/ref=pd_sim_pc_31

meks007 said:
I actually like this: Kensington KeyFolio Expert Multi Angle Folio & Keyboard
http://www.kensington.com/kensingto...folio™-expert-multi-angle-folio-keyboard.aspx
http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-KeyFolio-Multi-Angle-Bluetooth-K39532US/dp/B007RB10K4
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Cheaper on Amazon, as low as $50 if you buy used.
I'm concerned about it sticking to the textured case of our tablet tho., and read the reviews. Most ppl are not happy with it.

stylus pen options for s21?

I have read a fair amount about pens for the ultra etc. but cannot seem to filter down to find out if a pen (active or capacative) would work with my s21 (base model), not plus/ultra.
An old report from here states only ultra works with the new s pen, but i'm opening the conversation up to all pens/stylus's
How does the S-Pen support on the Galaxy S21 series work?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 series has just launched, but does it support the S-Pen? It's... complicated. We have all of the details here!
www.xda-developers.com
Has anyone experience of this? I am assuming the basic foam end capacative one would work, but would an active pen work? I tried my old HP active stylus, but to no avail, that said it was invented with the ark...
THoughts please and suggestions of pens (if they work) greatly appreciated please, ideally UK orientated shops.
Thank you

Since I left the Samsung Note 4, I've been trying to find a stylus to use to the other phones I bought. The passive are not worth it. I bought a few active, the best being one called Gosin active stylus. I cannot seem to find it anymore, but it looks a lot like this. Mine uses an AA battery (not sure for this one, looks like it does too), it's heavy and thick, but works flawlessly.
I also bought the Blitzwolf Active stylus. At first it worked terribly, but since I removed the plastic tip and started writing with the metal nib, everything was fixed. Don't care if the metal nib could damage the screen (which it doesn't) since I have a tempered glass.
The blitzwolf works very well, the Gosin almost perfectly.

Arh, so an active capacitive pen will work, but i guess it'll effectively be replicating a finger press. So no smart features like pressure, thickness etc.
Thank you for the feedback, i'll take a look at them.

dilfred said:
Arh, so an active capacitive pen will work, but i guess it'll effectively be replicating a finger press. So no smart features like pressure, thickness etc.
Thank you for the feedback, i'll take a look at them.
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Correct, no pressure and other fancy staff!..
Update: Today I received the last one I had ordered, this no name. It cost about €12 and it came in a surprisingly nice package for the price.
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Works as good as the other, more expensive mentioned above. The magnetic cap protects the USB port, the on/off switch works firmly and in general is as good as it can get. No reason to try anything else.

Now that the S Pen Pro is out (as seen at https://www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-z-fold3-5g/accessories/ ) has anyone bought it? It seems pricy, and I've no idea how you'd best keep it in your pocket...

Corlan said:
Now that the S Pen Pro is out (as seen at https://www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-z-fold3-5g/accessories/ ) has anyone bought it? It seems pricy, and I've no idea how you'd best keep it in your pocket...
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I don't think it would work on S21, only on the 21 ultra, and I am not sure about the S21+.

Corlan said:
Now that the S Pen Pro is out (as seen at https://www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-z-fold3-5g/accessories/ ) has anyone bought it? It seems pricy, and I've no idea how you'd best keep it in your pocket...
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Im pretty sure that the s21 (standard and +) does not have the layer between the screen to work with the S Pen. Only the ultra has it.