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Ideal Xoom case (but iPad only A.T.M.)

HI.
This is sort of off topic and not too useful, but I found a case that I thought would be ideal for the Xoom. Only problem is that it is iPad only at the moment:
I posted this in another forum, but thought I'd post it here too to see if onyone here could think of something.
This is what I would ideally like to use on the Xoom.
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www.switcheasy.com
My friend has one for his iPad. The tablet slides in, fits really snugly and the ribbing on it makes it extra rigid and sturdy. Then you take the tablet out when you use it.
So, it protects properly when in the case, and you still have the good looks of the Xoom when you actually take it out and use it, unhindered by annoying cases.
I have emailed them about making for non-apple products, this is their reply:
Dear Sir/Madam,
Thank you for your appreciation and support of our products.
Generally, all of our new products will be disclosed the detail information on our official website in the upcoming future, thus we suggest you to normally check on our website for the launching period of different new product items.
Regards,
SwitchEasy
So I am still not sure that they will have this for the Xoom.
But a good idea might be for a few people who would really like one of these to also email them and let them know that you would be interested in buying one for a Xoom. Maybe if they get enough interest, they will make it.
But don't spam them.
Any ideas?
* Update:
I bought this case and have pictures on the second page of posts.

I don't like the idea of keeping a tablet in a sleeve. Not effective for users who have butter fingers. The tablet will stay unprotected during use, so the sleeve is useless at that time.
Only good thing is that it allows you to remove the tablet easily to show it off to friends.
I guess I'll still stick to the Otterbox Defender once it comes out. I need protection for my tablet 24/7.
Well to each his own. Sorry I can't help you.

Fair enough, that would be my initial instinct as well about a case, to have it protect all the time.
But I don't know. I've recently had a change of heart. Having that protected sleeve works really well for my friend.
And I like that you get the slim sexy shape and feel of the tablet when you are actually using it, rather than a bulky protective case.
I guess I'm hoping that the pouch will protect it from bumps while in transit and the gorilla glass will take care of the rest.
But I do agree that your idea makes more sense for protection.

Well so as long it's not easy for the tablet to slide out of the sleeve, I'm sure it'll protect it well during transportation. The ribs make it look sturdy and rigid so no doubt it's more than sufficient to protect the Xoom while it's inside.

I emailed switcheasy a couple of weeks ago and the TRIG is the only sleeve that will fit the xoom. It is not officially supported but the the sent me the inside dimensions and the xoom will fit. I liked the ribcage too, but it has a super tight fit on the ipad so it will not fit on the xoom as the xoom is .24 inches longer. I ordered the trig today so when i get it i will post pics as to how it fits.

ravizzle said:
I emailed switcheasy a couple of weeks ago and the TRIG is the only sleeve that will fit the xoom. It is not officially supported but the the sent me the inside dimensions and the xoom will fit. I liked the ribcage too, but it has a super tight fit on the ipad so it will not fit on the xoom as the xoom is .24 inches longer. I ordered the trig today so when i get it i will post pics as to how it fits.
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Thanks for the info.
Ya, was wondering if it would just fit in the Ribcage one.
I might try it on my friend's, just to make sure when my Xoom comes, but I think you are right and it will stick out.
Yes, please do post it here when you get it.
Cheers

Just checked out the TRIG... Wow... It is quite metro/matrix.
It looks really practical though. If they do fit the Xoom, I might look at getting one.
It looks like it would do the case/stand thing better than the official portfolio case (which I think is dumb and a waste of money).
Still wish I could get the Ribcage one for it. That would be perfect in my mind.

Yea the ribcage was the nicest looking. I'm a premed so i especially like the skeleton look, and i could imagine all my friends being jealous of the awesome case. Unfortunately the ribcage is super tight fitting on the ipad. The TRIG seems more practical though, th einside is super soft and the doubling as a stand is cool too. I get my xoom on wednesday, and im not sure how long the trig will take to ship, but ill post a review/pics asap.

I've had many switcheasy cases for my iphone 3g a few years back. I've emailed them in the past asking for android support.
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Well, I didn't like sleeve before, too. But, it always provide enough protection and in simply design. (I can accept fancy design for phone case, but not tablet case. )
It can fit many purpose and many things. My old netbook, my friend's iPad or even the coming Xoom (I guess).
My friend is using Dsstyles's iPad case. I find it nice, as its insider layer is velvet.
Its name should be Neo Series iPad 2 Bag.

Ok finally got my case. It fits nicely. I also have the gel cover free from Costco and the case wont close with that on, but I wasn't planning on using it anyways.The case is a gloss material on outside, the inside is soft felt that feels like fur, it is super soft on inside. The stand is very stable as well.

Very nice.
Thanks for showing us.
It still looks a bit shinier than what I would usually be comfortable with, but it does look like it does the job well.
I'm just not sure I'll pay that much plus shipping to Africa, if I'm not 100% certain on it, I will have to think about it.
Thanks again.

Yea it is pretty shiny, but I think my phone camera flash makes it a bit more shiny looking than it actually is. On YouTube some ppl have done nicer reviews of the trig with ipad you should check em out it may help you make up your mind.

Ok.
I got my Xoom today. Writing this on it in fact.
Anyway, I tried it in my friends ribcage case and it fits perfectly!
I battled to believe it, but it is so snug and doesn't stick out. It's not the whole width of the case, but it's hardly noticeable.
Buying it from here is going to be a pain, but I think it will be worth it.
Will post pics if I manage to get case

I ordered the ribcage case from SwitchEasy.
Had to borrow a credit card to do it, but it should be on it's way soon.

So. I got the case and it fits amazingly.
It's really soft inside, it cushions the tablet nicely, and the front is very rigid.
The Xoom doesn't slide out, even when turned upside down and shaken.
You have to take it out, which is great so it won't fall out.
I also got a nice surprise as it came with two little stands and a microfibre cloth.
It also came with two iPad screen covers, which don't help, but it is still cool.
Here are pictures:
The microfibre cloth and the one stand. The other stand is exactly the same, just white.
The stand in the upright position.
It cradles the Xoom really well.
It is also really stable in portrait mode.
Size comparisons:
Front of case with Xoom in.
This is how far in it goes
Even though it has gaps on the side, it is held in really tightly, so it doesn't wobble around, not even slightly.
The leather looking back, with Xoom in
And this is me holding it upside-down to show that it doesn't just fall out.
Cool.
Hope you enjoyed the photos.
I highly recommend this case for the Xoom.
Cheers

aww man u got me regretting getting the trig!!!! I think I might just end up giving the trig to my sis who has an ipad and getting the ribcage. Still not sure tho as I might be returning my xoom for an asus

ravizzle said:
aww man u got me regretting getting the trig!!!! I think I might just end up giving the trig to my sis who has an ipad and getting the ribcage. Still not sure tho as I might be returning my xoom for an asus
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Shame, sorry about that.
Ya, the asus does look pretty sweet, but I'm happy with my Xoom.
That ribcage case is amazing.

[Review] Acase Leather Ez Folio Case

So the initial reason why I decided on the galaxy tab was because of its incredibly thin profile and light design.
I searched for days picking apart cases so I could keep that thin, light profile.
Well I think we found a winner folks. Its the Acase Ez Leather Folio Case.
It has an excellent feel to it, holding the tablet very tightly inside. It has those nifty magnetic flaps to keep it shut when needed. It has all of the ports cut out properly, including speakers, and the build quality is top notch.
It really has the two best viewing angles you could ask for. Perfect for typing, perfect for watching movies.
When you fold back its flap, it keeps the tablet thin and easy to view in landscape.
I guess my only 2 gripes is there not being a cut out for the charger when the flap is closed. But that seems to be very common among all folio cases. I guess they are trying to keep the dust out. Not a big deal for me as I am pretty good with a ruler and an exacto knife.
My other gripe is the bowing of the edges around the rim of the glass. It doesnt lay completely flat or flush. Although I will say its extremely stiff and probably the best I've seen in comparison. Alot of the other folio cases use a super thin and flapity leather or vinyl and, not only does it look cheap its very loose. This one is definitely an improvement over those. Its tight and uses a very thick, high quality leather, best I've seen.
If your looking for a high quality leather folio case that will keep your tablet thin & light without breaking the bank, then I recommended you go pick this one up on Amazon for $30 Shipped.
Dont forget to hit thanks if this post helped you!!
http://www.amazon.com/Acase-Samsung...G4I8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1311325148&sr=8-2
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Looks very functional and thin but I am not loving the contrast white stitching.
I can't decide if I want to put full Ghost Armor on my GT or go for one of these type of cases. I would have loved the knock off Apple smart case, hopefully Samsung will approve that one soon. Screw crapple.

Personally, I love the white stitching. It matches my wallet and shoes! Haha.
Comparing it to all other folio cases, at least this one is unique with its own bit of personality and style. Searching through tons of cases, I was tired of seeing the same boaring straight black cases. I guess to each his own, but I like it cause it stands out.
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Thanks for this! I was about to pull the trigger on the official Samsung case, but then I figured I'd take another quick look at the forums to see if I missed anything. I looked at your post and immediately changed my mind. I was looking for something that didn't add much bulk to the device, but would protect it fairly well. This looks pretty stylish to boot.
Also got a 3 pack of the same company's screen protectors for the Tab for 20 percent off with purchase of this case on Amazon. Ordering the case and the protectors, with next day shipping on Prime was 48 dollars, still about 20 dollars less than the Samsung case. Thank you SO much!

I like the case, just not the stitching, just my opinion.
The problem with getting such a brand new device is there not being anough quality choices in cases. Happens to me a lot because I unfortunately like to be an early adopter. I have spent so much money on Blackberry cases because I changed berries so damn often. Same happene with my Evo, bought a Golla pouch that I thought I would really like and then ended up not liking it so I got something else.
I may just do a full Ghost Armor for now until I find the ideal case, or just get the pasic slip in case for now.

I would have to agree on the stitching aspect. I like the case and would definitely buy it but I just think that doesn't sit with me for some reason. Thanks for the review.Nice to get one from a user aspect and not a company. Something I have been reading and searching for all day.

I love the look of this case. I am down to this case and the Melkco case. Tough decision to make.

Your welcome!
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EyeAndroid said:
Personally, I love the white stitching. It matches my wallet and shoes!
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My favorite line.
Just because we are gadget geeks, does not mean there is any excuse for not dressing well and being stylish.

bbeelzebub said:
My favorite line.
Just because we are gadget geeks, does not mean there is any excuse for not dressing well and being stylish.
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One of these days i will take a picture of my shoes and wallet and youll see what im talking about

This reminds me of the Yoobao executive folio case that I had for my iPad2. Have been looking for something like that and this is almost exactly like it.
Thx alot for the tip bro.

I received my Acase case today. It is a very sleek leather case that does not take away from it's attractiveness and yet its a great protective cover for my GT10.1. It is the best of both worlds.
Amazon Prime members can get it for a total of 24.95 landed.

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That's my homemade case ... all materials are recycle except for to crazy glue.
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Got mine and have been using it for about three weeks. I agree with the review overall. Unfortunately, the stitching on one of the corners is coming apart. I hope I can return it.

As long as you haven't poured something on the case or abused the case, you should be able to rightfully claim poor workmanship. No vendor wants to see bad reviews of their business on Amazon or on any message board.

Sorry to bump this old thread, but I think this deserves some bumpage.
I've been using the case for a few weeks now and I have one major complaint. Either the stitching is coming loose, or the leather is wearing down already. The leather tab that folds over the tablet to keep it in place does not stretch tightly anymore.
This means that when holding the tablet normally, since the bottom of the tablet rests on this flap, the tablet falls through the case quite a bit. Not only do the speakers get covered since it's not sitting right in the case anymore, but the entire thing is just annoying. Very hard to hit volume or power buttons, etc.
The Tab has not fallen completely out of the case....yet. But I can see that is where this is heading.
Funny thing is, I haven't even used the Tab all that much since getting the case. This case wore VERY quickly, and now I'm looking into other options. Don't think I can get my money back from Amazon at this point either
Anybody else with this case seeing this happen?
EDIT: Can take pictures to show what I'm talking about if asked

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EDIT: Can take pictures to show what I'm talking about if asked
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Can you please post the pictures? actually i already ordered one.

I have the same, it's the best ^^

Armband for running

There are a lot of options on eBay and Amazon, but I was wondering if somebody has already one.
I found this one: I seems minimalistic and they have different colors too and key hole for storage. But the dimples on the back seems like irritant to me.
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Than there is another one that has the backing lot larger, but lot of seems that might be uncomfortable
Thank you for all your input
Michael

Has anyone bought a armband for running at all id can't find any locally for my phone and id rather not order untill I kno how they preform and feel also I have really big arms anyone found on that is really large around
so i ordered the first one the one with the dimple things only cause it looks like it would stay on my arm a lil better without being so tight i hope its long good price too

I had similar issues finding a case when I had a Nexus S. I also have big arms, it seems like most of the cases are designed to fit arms of < 15 inches.
What I ended up doing was getting a cheap TPU case like this one, then taking a utility knife and cutting a couple of slits in it. I then paired it with a strap like this one.
It worked quite well with my Nexus S and I'm probably going to end up doing the same thing with my S3.

Felchy said:
I had similar issues finding a case when I had a Nexus S. I also have big arms, it seems like most of the cases are designed to fit arms of < 15 inches.
What I ended up doing was getting a cheap TPU case like this one, then taking a utility knife and cutting a couple of slits in it. I then paired it with a strap like this one.
It worked quite well with my Nexus S and I'm probably going to end up doing the same thing with my S3.
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Good idea! Assuming the strap went behind the phone...did you ever feel like the phone was going to pop out of the TPU case with the extra thickness of the strap?

I have used a few armbands (though not with the S3), but then I got this: iFitness Neoprene Running Belt I'll never go back to an arm band again, the waist pouch is so much more comfortable to wear.
It is big enough to fit the S3 (along with my house-keys) though it is a bit harder to get the phone in/out than it was with my S1/Captivate. It probably would not fit if you have a bulky(i.e. Otterbox Defender) case on the phone though.

cypho said:
I have used a few armbands (though not with the S3), but then I got this: iFitness Neoprene Running Belt I'll never go back to an arm band again, the waist pouch is so much more comfortable to wear.
It is big enough to fit the S3 (along with my house-keys) though it is a bit harder to get the phone in/out than it was with my S1/Captivate. It probably would not fit if you have a bulky(i.e. Otterbox Defender) case on the phone though.
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I agree. Those belt-style holders are much better than armbands, in my opinion. I have one as well, though I bought a different brand. I have to put in a "Shop Local" plug here, cuz this company is based where I live, Austin, TX:
http://www.spibelt.com/spibelt.php
If you're worried about your keys scratching your phone, they have a belt with two pockets. If the GS3 is a little tight in that other belt, these guys have a belt with a larger size. The Spibelt's material is also thin enough that you can hit buttons on your phone without taking it out of the pouch (all we need now is a rom that can advance songs with the volume rocker for the GS3)
I'm not a salesman, just a happy customer

thenikeman said:
Good idea! Assuming the strap went behind the phone...did you ever feel like the phone was going to pop out of the TPU case with the extra thickness of the strap?
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Yes, the strap went behind the phone.
I can't speak to the S3 as I don't have that S-curve case yet but with my Nexus S I never had any concern that the phone would pop out. The S-curve case for my Nexus S had quite a substantial 'lip' that kept the phone securely in the case. Based on the pics in that ebay ad, the design for the S3 looks to have very similar 'lip'.

Belkin makes a fitness armband specially for the S3. I ordered one off Amazon, but a few places carry it.

I like the running belt idea, never considered it before. Might have to now.

does anybody have experience with this CrazyOnDigital armband or manufacturer?
or have any comments on it?

I bought their SG III protective case http://www.amazon.com/CrazyOnDigita..._1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1341627318&sr=1-1 , and now that armband will be in my hands by Tuesday. The case ins comparable to the Otterbox commuter. All buttons work easy fit and great quality. It looks way better in person than that picture renders it. It's two a piece case and a hard plastic outer cover with a rubber silicone bezel. The circles are like shock absorbers for when it hits the ground to absorb the shock of being dropped.

Black Sport Gym Running Armband Case Cover
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Sport...ccessories&hash=item3f198373f5#ht_2903wt_1270
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sports-Gym-...ccessories&hash=item1e6f9ac9e7#ht_4765wt_1037

Belkin is selling one in amazon, does anybody have it?
I'm planning to buy one for when I ride my bike but I never own before one so I'm really sure what to expect from this one
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lepapirriky said:
Belkin is selling one in amazon, does anybody have it?
I'm planning to buy one for when I ride my bike but I never own before one so I'm really sure what to expect from this one
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I purchased a sport armband for my Droid X for the same purpose (bike rides) and have to say it can get a bit annoying at times (due to the sheer size of the device) and considering this device is even larger, I'm not sure how comfortable it would be, at least on long treks.

i use an armband i got at academy for my s2. it gets the job done for my s3 also.
Armband

A ziplock bag and the pocket in my running shorts or on the back of my cycling jersey costs me all of about .05 and works for about 10-20 workouts.
Pair that with a good set of bluetooth headphones (Jaybird Freedom) and I'm happy as a tick on a fat dog!

I ditched my Gnote for the S3 only because i couldn't run with it on my arm. No matter how much i spent on different armband cases...it was still very uncomfortable to run with a 5.3" phone on your arm lol.
i ordered the second the OP had posted and it feels awesome to run again!

http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-EaseFit-Armband-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B008589YTC/ref=pd_cp_cps_2
Belkin has an armband case, although the CrazyOnDigital one looks good too:
http://www.amazon.com/CrazyOnDigita...TF8&coliid=I2K3A2WN5H810V&colid=3PKXTAWGFU9NA
My main important points are:
-headphone placement
-strap tightness
-ease of power button access / touch screen access
Found something on the belkin here, looks cheap:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cNrmyebUG4

Thanks for the video, I'm not sure how is going to do because it's not an enclose one, no zipper on top in case it decide to slip out...not very sure how I'm going to like this one
It's getting here today so well see
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anyone can recommend any other belt for sports, mainly running? and sometimes for casual use. i cant find anything decent in my country, lol
ive considered armband, but belt is a safer choice i think.
something like this the spibelt mentioned before, top quality and stuff. they dont ship to europe (poland) and it is a little too small i think, but looks good

Cases & Covers

Picked up my N7 this morning as soon as Best Buy opened, but was a little disappointed in that I didn't find any custom cases/covers for it. I am walking around with it like it's a 1 day old infant. I know Asus is making two types of cases/covers this time around, but I can't find them anywhere to buy.
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Anyone find where to get them online...or in store?

droid-life had some amazon links to a case and a screen protector, but the links were dead when I got there.
I saw a case or two listed on amazon.com when I searched for "Nexus 7 2013 case" but I have no idea how reputable the sellers are.
found some more pictures and descriptions on asus website. but I can't link yet.
I REALLY hope these cases hit the street on the 31st with no shortage of supply like the old N7.

triccer said:
droid-life had some amazon links to a case and a screen protector, but the links were dead when I got there.
I saw a case or two listed on amazon.com when I searched for "Nexus 7 2013 case" but I have no idea how reputable the sellers are.
found some more pictures and descriptions on asus website. but I can't link yet.
I REALLY hope these cases hit the street on the 31st with no shortage of supply like the old N7.
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I don't expect case till next week some time.... We all got the tablets early... Just don't break them lol

i hope they make the blurex case again like they did for the original....the leather case that turned into a stand and had the hand strap also :good:

Amazon has them listed on the Nexus 7 product page, but the links 404 when you click them. Hopefully they put the case and screen protector up for sale soon.
I'm picking up my 32gb tablet in about half an hour over lunch. Very excited. :highfive:

I just want a SP.
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I wanted to order both an SP and Case when I ordered earlier on Amazon as well but both were 404, when I get mine tomorrow just gonna keep it in a spare pouch I have.

Anyone have an experience with Portenzo cases?
http://shop.portenzo.com/new-nexus-7/

I quite enjoyed my Poetic case on my OG N7 and I hope they come along with something similar.
Also, for anyone caring, screen turning on with the magnet still works with the 2013 model. :good:

Nburnes said:
I quite enjoyed my Poetic case on my OG N7 and I hope they come along with something similar.
Also, for anyone caring, screen turning on with the magnet still works with the 2013 model. :good:
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Awesome! This is the first confirmation I have heard on this. I just snagged one at best buy today and have to wait until after work to try it out!

fosser2 said:
Awesome! This is the first confirmation I have heard on this. I just snagged one at best buy today and have to wait until after work to try it out!
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Video confirmation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqWnvp_1IE4

androidmonkey said:
Anyone have an experience with Portenzo cases?
http://shop.portenzo.com/new-nexus-7/
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I have the Portenzo Alano with Intellistand for my OG N7. The case is spectacular. It looks amazing, and I get compliments just about every time someone new sees it. The functionality is also outstanding. The Intellistand is an essential feature, and my device has never slipped out of the grips. I also travel a ton, and I just toss my Nexus into the front pocket of my backpack. My device still looks as good as new.
I would definitely be ordering one for me new Nexus (still debating) except the one drawback is that it adds a fair amount of thickness to the device. In the case, you're looking at about 2.5 times the thickness of a naked Nexus. That might not matter for most people. I have always kept my devices naked (naked N4 is sitting on the desk in front of me), though, and it's been the one thing that's kind of irked me about this case. I have no other complaints though.
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androidmonkey said:
Anyone have an experience with Portenzo cases?
http://shop.portenzo.com/new-nexus-7/
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Portenzo makes some amazing cases. High quality.

dwd3885 said:
Portenzo makes some amazing cases. High quality.
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I am definitely getting a Portenzo for my N7! Looks like they opened up pre-orders with a nice little discount. Although, no actual images of a new nexus 7 in a case. I imagine the cam hole will be different. They posted a pic on their FB page showing work being done to make the new case.

I was actually surprised to see the N7 in stock for how late in the day I stopped in at BestBuy. Snagged one of the last two available, no accessories for it at all.

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I was actually surprised to see the N7 in stock for how late in the day I stopped in at BestBuy. Snagged one of the last two available, no accessories for it at all.
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all the stores within 20 miles of me north of cincinnati still show in stock online. although a couple dayton ones are sold out

Those Portenzo cases look like Dodocases, which are made of very high quality materials but do jack when it comes to standing up the device. How does the Portenzo keep the device up?

Case without a front cover?
For the original Nexus 7, I have a back-only case (this one, if I'm not mistaken - http://www.i-blason.com/ninja-x-style-tpu-softgel-for-google-nexus-7.html ) and I absolutely love it, because I can then treat the N7 like an oversized phone.
I've been searching, but because there isn't a clear name (Nexus 7(2013), New Nexus 7, Nexus 7 2, Nexus 7-B), I can't seem to find anything.
TY in advance!

suprmallet said:
Those Portenzo cases look like Dodocases, which are made of very high quality materials but do jack when it comes to standing up the device. How does the Portenzo keep the device up?
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With the Alano case, if you get the Intellistand option, the binding edge of the frame is held by two strong magnets on the corners instead of being permanently attached. Since the cover is a flexible leather, you can pull the magnets apart, and it creates a wedge like this:

Very cool, thanks!

Blurex Ultra Slim Folio case review

I know several people were waiting for this case, including me after having a great experience with the Blurex Nexus 10 case. They hit it out of the park once again with the Nexus 7 case.
-The cut outs are on point and the fitment is perfect.
-The stand feature in excellent in both positions.
-The magnetic wake feature works perfect every time
-Looks and feels well made, great quality microfiber liner.
-Nice strap for holding in portrait mode as well as a place to store your styles.
-Lifetime warranty
-Price is a no brainer
-Multitude of colors
Link:
http://www.amazon.com/Blurex-Ultra-Slim-Nexus-Tabet-Feature/dp/tech-data/B00ECDL5AK/ref=de_a_smtd
On to the photos!
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Thx man!!!! Good pics. I use this on my first gen 7 and it was awesome. Gonna decide between this case & the official premium
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dadoc04 said:
Thx man!!!! Good pics. I use this on my first gen 7 and it was awesome. Gonna decide between this case & the official premium
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Your welcome. After reading the premium case... I'd go with the Blurex. Posted in the cases thread.
"I find this unbelievable... Received the "premium case" from gamestop today. It doesn't fit. My case is too shallow for the tablet. It keeps popping out. And these are the people who made the tablet???? God help us. No magnet either, which we knew. Case is going back..no choice"

FormeriPhoney said:
Your welcome. After reading the premium case... I'd go with the Blurex. Posted in the cases thread.
"I find this unbelievable... Received the "premium case" from gamestop today. It doesn't fit. My case is too shallow for the tablet. It keeps popping out. And these are the people who made the tablet???? God help us. No magnet either, which we knew. Case is going back..no choice"
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Ohh snap... He got the premium already?? Im gonna go hunt down that review n read up.... Guess its blurex again for me.... Thx for the info drop bruh
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No problem man. Just passing the good word about a quality case

Cant findt his at a good price in canada. $67 on Amazon.ca and .com wont ship to my country

Rekzer said:
Cant findt his at a good price in canada. $67 on Amazon.ca and .com wont ship to my country
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Wow that's a lot if u really wanna get it I can purchase you one then ship it to you. Pm me if u want
>^.^< sent from meow n7 v2

just got mine today....love it too. Softer than the iblason case i got. Can fold the cover back without any hassle. Great just like my other blurex on my N7 from last year

I have iblason and folding the cover back activates the screen lock. Just ordered this one. Thanks!!!!
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No problem guys. Glad to help

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No problem guys. Glad to help
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Do you use a screen protector with this case or is it safe to use without one?
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I posted this in the cases thread, but figured it might be more useful here:
I picked up both the MoKo and Blurex versions of the 6 claw case. From a quick look at the pictures I would have thought they were exactly the same, just with different logos. While they are the same design, there are actually a bit different. Here is a brief comparison:
I liked the Blurex design a bit better because it was thinner and lighter plus the angle of the first tilt position was more vertical.
The Blurex is a tad thinner/smaller in most dimensions. We are just talking about 10-50mm in various areas, but when you add it all up, it just feels thinner, more compact and lighter.
MoKo felt like it offered a little more protection though you get a tiny bit of extra bulk.
MoKo is like the big brother (just 1yr older though) and Blurex is the lite version.
Blurex has the first tilt slot start right after the elastic handle ends. Moko has it start about 3/4" after the handle ends. Where I normally use the tilt feature (nightstand) the MoKo made it feel like I was looking at an angle rather than directly at the screen. I needed to move my head higher above the tablet location to get the proper angle, which was not comfortable to do in bed looking at a nightstand.
The MoKo has more precise coverage along the edges though. Blurex just leaves a little more of the edges exposed (I am talking 10-15mm difference)
The material is also different. Moko uses the soft-touch material and Blurex is the more traditional grained material. The soft-touch feels a little better, but I wouldn't trade the slightly bulkier design for the soft-touch material.
It is one of those cases where if I just looked at the two cases side-by-side I would probably choose MoKo, but after using them a little, I would choose Blurex.
The are both very good products though so this is just based on my priorities rather than something being inheritently wrong with the products.
Blurex Ultra-Slim
MoKo Slim-Fit

cwhitney24 said:
Do you use a screen protector with this case or is it safe to use without one?
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I don't use screen protectors at all. DROID X, DROID X 2, NEXUS, galaxy s3, note 2, 2 nexus 7's and a nexus 10...never had a issue with a scratch

Only black currently
FormeriPhoney said:
I know several people were waiting for this case, including me after having a great experience with the Blurex Nexus 10 case. They hit it out of the park once again with the Nexus 7 case.
-The cut outs are on point and the fitment is perfect.
-The stand feature in excellent in both positions.
-The magnetic wake feature works perfect every time
-Looks and feels well made, great quality microfiber liner.
-Nice strap for holding in portrait mode as well as a place to store your styles.
-Lifetime warranty
-Price is a no brainer
-Multitude of colors
Link:
http://www.amazon.com/Blurex-Ultra-Slim-Nexus-Tabet-Feature/dp/tech-data/B00ECDL5AK/ref=de_a_smtd
On to the photos!
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If you try to select any color but black it jumps the selection to a first gen Nexus. Be careful!!