I'd like my new CaseMate Pop! case to have pogo pin functionality. After looking at the case, I don't think it'd be wise to cut a big chunk out to accommodate the pins. Does anyone know of any pass-through pins that I could "poke" through the rubbery part of the case?
Feel free to look around the DIY workshop. By my records, the material used for pogo contact so for include:
Actual pogo pins
Guitar strings
Thumbtacks
Battery terminal prongs
Copper tape
Card reader prongs
Bare wires
Nails
Paperclips
So, If it conducts it should work. Just gotta be careful about scratching the phone. Some guys have actually made indents on each pin contact from using sharp stuff.
In your case, I think you should think about the heads of tiny screws from glasses hinges, poked through from the inside of the case....
subvertz said:
Feel free to look around the DIY workshop. By my records, the material used for pogo contact so for include:
Actual pogo pins
Guitar strings
Thumbtacks
Battery terminal prongs
Copper tape
Card reader prongs
Bare wires
Nails
Paperclips
So, If it conducts it should work. Just gotta be careful about scratching the phone. Some guys have actually made indents on each pin contact from using sharp stuff.
In your case, I think you should think about the heads of tiny screws from glasses hinges, poked through from the inside of the case....
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Sounds like me
The battery terminal pogo pins i took from my old phone have kinda strong springs.
Can't focus properly since i'm using a point and shoot camera....
But i'm sure the indent is visible.
subvertz said:
Feel free to look around the DIY workshop. By my records, the material used for pogo contact so for include:
Actual pogo pins
Guitar strings
Thumbtacks
Battery terminal prongs
Copper tape
Card reader prongs
Bare wires
Nails
Paperclips
So, If it conducts it should work. Just gotta be careful about scratching the phone. Some guys have actually made indents on each pin contact from using sharp stuff.
In your case, I think you should think about the heads of tiny screws from glasses hinges, poked through from the inside of the case....
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Tiny screws are a fantastic idea! However, I just realized that I got the 1st version of the Pop! Case from Case Mate. I will have to return it to Amazon. Don't buy from Case123USA. It's bad news bears!
CNLiberal said:
Tiny screws are a fantastic idea! However, I just realized that I got the 1st version of the Pop! Case from Case Mate. I will have to return it to Amazon. Don't buy from Case123USA. It's bad news bears!
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I agree with your be careful remark. I am considering using some heads of ballheadpens and see where it leads me.
Sorry to be a total n00b but i have a Galaxy Note II and it already has NFC built in so i am baffled as to what the point of several flip cover cases selling online bragging about having NFC metal plates.
What exactly is the point??
Re: What is do some Flip Cover Cases have NFC Support?
Because cases tend to prevent NFC from working, especially if they involve a replacement back cover.
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onslaught86 said:
Because cases tend to prevent NFC from working, especially if they involve a replacement back cover.
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Ahhh...so that is why. Interesting...questions:
1. What uses are NFC being used for these days? I always figured it wasnt that popular (yet) and was more a dream for things like POS payments.
2. How much of an issue are cases that dont replace the back cover with NFC? You mentioned it "can be an issue" but is it a common problem? I am just wondering if i should just stick with a flip case that has NFC (replaces back cover) and avoid those rugged rubber cases (that keep your original back cover).
Thanks for the info
Re: What do some Flip Cover Cases have NFC Support?
NFC in smartphones is most commonly used for pairing for S Beam, for smart tags and profiles (Program a tag for a work mode that silences the ringer, stick tag to desk, et cetera) and of course for tap to pay solutions. I only really use it for S Beam, it's a non-issue if you don't use it at all.
The back cover has small metal contacts that are essential for NFC's operation. Thick cases can prevent it working, and many replacement back covers don't have those contacts, hence the problem. Metal ones will also interfere. Thin cases made of rubber or plastic should be just fine.
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some thick cases do work. ive got a fairly chunky heavy duty case that i bought on ebay and i can still use s beam from it (depends on how thick the case that the other party is using).
i find i only really use it for s beam. its a lot quicker than manually finding your friend's device via wifi direct and then transferring.
I think all flip covers have NFC antenna - at least those manufactured by Samsung do.
I'm actually quite disappointed with NFC possibilities at the moment, seems kinda useless for me - hope it'll evolve quickly before they decide to get rid of it.
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Great info guys. Very interesting. I now want to go try this S Beam (NFC) stuff out.
Re: What do some Flip Cover Cases have NFC Support?
While S Beam is a bit hit or miss in practice, it's certainly very cool and futuristic. Definitely worth trying at least once.
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I've found NFC range usable up to around 5-8mm, which makes it quite usable even with a thick case (unless it's made from interfering materials). At one stage, it was even picking up credit card NFC tags through a wallet in the pocket.
After I bought that BUKcase and reviewed that I wanted something which let me access the volume keys easier, so I decided to go with Caseable. This will be my third purchase from them.
If you haven't heard of Caseable, they make custom cases with either images provided by the customer or a selection of artwork from their site. This particular case was made with some of my photography. This is the typical tablet case they offer, a folio style cover with elastic straps to hold the device in place and keep the case closed. It's reasonably functional too, on either side of the case there are thin rubber strips. These act as 'feet' to keep the tablet secure when it is propped up as a stand, and it works surprisingly well (Though when you initially open the package, the rubber 'tyre' smell is pretty potent)
This case costs £39.90, though caseable offer a 15% student discount which I used. Postage is free for orders above £30.
As I said, the images on the front and back can be customised. The quality of the printed images is very good. With my Caseable orders, I use high-resolution photos and the result is fantastic. The material on which it is printed on is also very nice, it's a kind of soft almost-neoprene like material. It has a certain 'sponginess' to it, I imagine to cushion it against falls. As well as the graphics on the front and back, there is a choice of inside colour, white or black. This case is handmade for you in either Berlin or Brooklyn, depending on where you live.
The elastic straps don't block any of the ports, but the upper-right one does cover the power button. It loses a little of its tactility but is still perfectly usable. The volume rocker is also perfectly accessible, which is a massive plus coming from the BUKcase. The speakers are also not blocked, so the sound is not muffled. However, there is no cutout for the camera at all, not much of a problem for me to be honest.
There is a small pocket inside the case for cards and documents, which isn't really all that useful for storing stuff, but it does have another use which I'll come onto later. The main gripe I have about this case, it doesn't have SmartCover functionality. This is strange because the Caseable iPad cases have this, but none of the others don't.
Conclusion, there's no way around it, this is a unique case, the rubber strips for the stand are a nice little touch. Although the main reason I bought this is to have a way to show off my photography, and for that purpose it's great. Although it's still a functional and protective case, it seems a bit basic (And maybe overpriced?) without Smartcover functionality.
Remember that pocket I mentioned? Not useful for storing documents or cards, but It can store a magnet pretty well. I butchered an old Kobo SleepCover I had lying around and extracted the two magnets. I slipped one in that little pocket, and voila, it's a Smartcover! The pocket is pretty tight so I can't imagine the magnet would slide around too much in there, but if it does I might put some light adhesive on it to keep it in place.
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.
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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.
nusratt said:
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 .
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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".
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