I have last years Nexus 7, generally keep it in my back pocket and sat on it way too many times, surprisingly without a problem using an inexpensive poetic case. Just got the Nexus 7 2013 and since I need a new case, thought I'd ask first if anyone can suggest a case to prevent a cracked screen.
Simple, don't keep it in the back pocket.
No seriously, you are bound to crack the screen one day. You won't be lucky every time.
which Poetic case did you use on your old N7?
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which Poetic case did you use on your old N7?
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From my order confirmation email: Poetic HardBack Protective Case for the Google Nexus 7 Android Tablet by Asus (Automatically Wakes and Puts the Nexus 7 to Sleep)(3 Year Manufacturer". I'm using it now with the new N7, isn't a perfect fit but better than nothing until the new case ships.
just received this email...quite impressed with the service from poetic now..
Dear Poetic Customers,
Thank you for ordering Poetic Slimline Case for Google Nexus 7 FHD 2nd Gen.* Since this product’s release, we have received and reviewed your Feedback.* We found three common issues in your feedback on this case that we are working to resolve for you.
*** 1.Case causes tablet to go to sleep when case is folded back.
*** 2.Tight fit around tablet causing difficulty removing the case
*** 3.Magnetic strength on closure causing difficulty to open - We will be removing the middle one of the three magnets.
We apologize for these issues, but are appreciative of your feedback. To resolve these issues we will be releasing an improved final version of this case.* Customers who have purchased our original version of SlimLine for Google Nexus 7 FHD 2nd Gen will be shipped automatically a FREE of charge replacement of our improved final version of SlimLine for Google Nexus 7 FHD 2nd Gen, without needing to contact us.
We are expecting to ship our improved* final version of SlimLine for Google Nexus 7 FHD 2nd Gen out around Sept 20th 2013.* You don’t need to contact us, we will automatically send out free replacement out for you.
Thank you for your patience and understanding on this matter.
We appreciate your continued support of Poetic.
Regards,
Customer Service Team
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Very nice of them. However I'm not noticing the device going to sleep when the cover is folded back. The other two issues are not problematic for me -- I'm glad the case fits snugly and won't open unless I intend to open it.
Side note -- I ordered the " Poetic Slimline Portfolio Case for Google Nexus 7 Android Tablet by Asus Black(Automatically Wakes and Puts the Nexus 7 to Sleep)(3 Year Manufacturer Sold by Smart Shop Online" on July 28 from Amazon and received a case that, size-wise, fit but was cut for the 2012 model (no camera hole, one speaker cutout at the bottom of the case). After returning it I saw that the description for it was revised to allow you to select from the 2012, 2013 and Nexus 10 model. Luckily that case fit perfectly. I wonder what that was all about.
stevemw said:
Very nice of them. However I'm not noticing the device going to sleep when the cover is folded back. The other two issues are not problematic for me -- I'm glad the case fits snugly and won't open unless I intend to open it.
Side note -- I ordered the " Poetic Slimline Portfolio Case for Google Nexus 7 Android Tablet by Asus Black(Automatically Wakes and Puts the Nexus 7 to Sleep)(3 Year Manufacturer Sold by Smart Shop Online" on July 28 from Amazon and received a case that, size-wise, fit but was cut for the 2012 model (no camera hole, one speaker cutout at the bottom of the case). After returning it I saw that the description for it was revised to allow you to select from the 2012, 2013 and Nexus 10 model. Luckily that case fit perfectly. I wonder what that was all about.
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I agree with your sentiment. I like the strong closure of the 3 magnets and the snug fit. Mine also does not go to sleep when the cover is folded back.
I just received my white one today and you figured since they just released the white it would have the update but nope I have 3 magnets on mine. Let's see if I get the email.
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Apart from the LG QuickCover which is rather expensive, is there any other casing that has similar build and feature? I saw this in ebay and it seems to be supporting the auto wake up when flipping open the case. Not 100% sure though :S
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nillkin-Fre...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item35ce434311
I ordered the one you linked and it'll be here sometime later this month/early next month. I had a Nillkin slim case on my N4 that I was happy with so I'm hoping I'll have similar luck with the flip case. I'm just going to use a hole-punch for the notification LED.
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Case with Smart wake up. Ordered this but didn't even know it had that feature. Took time to arrive to Europe from China but worth the wait.
Search ebay: MOFI Slim PU Leather Smart Sleep/Wake up Stand Case Cover for LG Google Nexus 5
I have a cruzerlite wallet type case and has the feature. I don't care much for it though. Got it in 4 days and that's pretty fast compared to ebay/china shiptimes which usually last about 10 biz days.
I have the nillkin case you've linked to.
Works well and protects the phone.
My Nexus 5 fell out of my pocket last night and landed on a concrete floor. Slight scuff on the case. N5 is fine no marks or damage
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I have that Nillkin Flip case and I really like it. It stays neatly closed at all times and there is a wake magnet. It took 3 weeks to receive in the mail tho. (I payed 7$ all in).
Here is another Nexus 5 case that is compatible with the Nexus 5's auto sleep/wake function
voia flip cover
Anyone order this case from Amazon and received it yet?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GDJCQE0/ref=pe_385040_30332200_pe_309540_26725410_item
This "use to" go to a Nexus 5 product, it's pretty much the same. Ordered it 11/8, supposed to be delivered today, but received no shipping notice, now Amazon shows unavailable if you search "AceAbove Google Nexus 5 Case Slim [Black] Protective Stand Case for Nexus 5". Just wondering if this was a real product or the advertizing got ahead of the production. Have a similar one for my N7 that I really like.
Finally received this case! So far looks good, everything important is exposed. Didn't realize the Nexus 5 had the same magnetic on/off as the Nexus 7; this case supports that. Adds almost nothing to the x-y dimensions of the n5, just some thickness. Seems to protect it well. Nice built in stand for landscape (which I'll probably never use).
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I want something as close to the iPad Smart Case as possible: super-thin, able to function as a stand, but with the auto-wake functionality. Any suggestions?
Poetic Slimline is your best bet.
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I am also using the Poetic Slimline. Very happy with it. Auto-wake, miracast with PTV3000 and wireless charging with Lugulake all work properly when using this case.
This is what I use. Found the folding too stiff on the poetic. This is just like my smart Cover was on the iPad mini (except it has a back cover)
MoKo Google New Nexus 7 FHD 2nd Gen Case - Ultra Slim Lightweight Smart-shell Stand Case for Google Nexus 2 7.0 Inch 2013 Generation Android 4.3 Tablet, BLACK (With Smart Cover Auto Wake / Sleep Feature) http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CKA1IYU/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_at_ws_us?ie=UTF8
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Thanks for the suggestions. Tough call between the Moko and Poetic. I ordered the Poetic. I figure that when it gets a bit ratty I'll get the Moko.
I really like the Moko so far.
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I bought the Nillkin V Series because it was the sleekest case I could find. It fulfills the two conditions in the thread title, but the stand function seems a bit unstable.
I take that thing everywhere and it's been holding up quite well.
People have been talking about the Mofi case lately, but it's only available in green, orange, brown and teal (which Mofi laughingly calls blue).
The brown version is only available on ebay.
The new cases by Seido are also worth a look -- though if you want one, you might want to wait for a sale.
My roocase slim works great. Origami version I think it's called. 15$
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Reignogleph MMXI said:
I bought the Nillkin V Series because it was the sleekest case I could find. It fulfills the two conditions in the thread title, but the stand function seems a bit unstable.
I take that thing everywhere and it's been holding up quite well.
People have been talking about the Mofi case lately, but it's only available in green, orange, brown and teal (which Mofi laughingly calls blue).
The brown version is only available on ebay.
The new cases by Seido are also worth a look -- though if you want one, you might want to wait for a sale.
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I can't stand the mofi colors I would prob buy the Orange if I had to choose but I have a moko case one of the originals and it's pretty good but the stand kinda sucks on it
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MoKo case and I'm very pleased
I got the MoKo when it first came out, shortly after I got the N7. I've been very happy with it, the tablet is held firmly, but can be removed without a lot of force. I have another very similar case that holds the tablet so tight that I'm concerned when I try to remove it (I've decided to use that one for a car mount system I'm building as I know there's no chance it will fall out!) The smart on/off works great and the cover stays closed with magnets also. It took me a little while to get the bend lines to flex properly so that the stand functions worked, but after a few days it has been no problem. It still looks new after 4 months, no frayed edges, it goes with me everywhere, everyday. It's got to be one of the best cases I've ever had (no I don't work for the company, nor do any friends or relatives).
Mike
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I can't stand the mofi colors I would prob buy the Orange if I had to choose but I have a moko case one of the originals and it's pretty good but the stand kinda sucks on it
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Brown is normally a low-key color, but Mofi outlines it in white, which makes it look garish.
I liked the orange case best myself but wish the surrounding plastic were black.
Still, the few people who own both the MoKo and Mofi cases and post here have claimed the Mofi is noticeably better made.
How are the magnets on your MoKo -- does the cover stay closed if you hold it upside down? Does the stand stay in place? I've read good things about those features.
Google released their official case yesterday on play store.
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Just purchased and "put on" the rooCASE Origami Slimshell. It's got a polycarbonate shell back and a light flap (which turns on/off the unit) which can be "folded" to support the unit in landscape or portrait mode. I have a Nexus 7 (2012) I'm about to sell on which I used both the Speck Fitfolio and an Incipio unir. I preferred the Speck because of its clasp, but I understand that the Speck version for the Nexus FHD 2013 doesn't have the magnet for on/off ability.
If you want slim, take a look at the rooCASE. With the case on the unit is still just about a half inch thick.
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Just purchased and "put on" the rooCASE Origami Slimshell. It's got a polycarbonate shell back and a light flap (which turns on/off the unit) which can be "folded" to support the unit in landscape or portrait mode. I have a Nexus 7 (2012) I'm about to sell on which I used both the Speck Fitfolio and an Incipio unir. I preferred the Speck because of its clasp, but I understand that the Speck version for the Nexus FHD 2013 doesn't have the magnet for on/off ability.
If you want slim, take a look at the rooCASE. With the case on the unit is still just about a half inch thick.
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I have a Roocase Origami.
The magnets on that one are so bad that the screen shuts off when the cover is folded back.
Try it.
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Sleepy! said:
I have a Roocase Origami.
The magnets on that one are so bad that the screen shuts off when the cover is folded back.
Try it.
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Not happening on mine. I think there are two different cases called "Origami." Mine is the SlimShell. I did have issues with the unit turning off from the magnets on the Speck case on my 2012 Nexus.
Reignogleph MMXI said:
Brown is normally a low-key color, but Mofi outlines it in white, which makes it look garish.
I liked the orange case best myself but wish the surrounding plastic were black.
Still, the few people who own both the MoKo and Mofi cases and post here have claimed the Mofi is noticeably better made.
How are the magnets on your MoKo -- does the cover stay closed if you hold it upside down? Does the stand stay in place? I've read good things about those features.
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The magnet is very good but the stand is a bit stiff even after using it for months and months on end so it doesn't always stay in but that's a minor inconvenience, but for the most part it works fine even when the stand comes out it still tends to stay in the same spot so I'm not really disappointed.
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Google released their official case yesterday on play store.
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What's odd about the Play Store's specs for the black, gray/red, white/red and blue/red Nexus 7 2013 cases is that no mention is made of the kinds of materials used or whether there are magnets. What's odd about the ad copy is that no mention is made of features other than the fit's being exact.
I wouldn't want to spend $50 on a case for a $270 device -- even a white 32GB N7 (2013) -- but I'd be especially reticent not knowing if the interior was real or synthetic leather or the exterior, real fabric -- let alone whether the cover would actually stay closed.
Reignogleph MMXI said:
What's odd about the Play Store's specs for the black, gray/red, white/red and blue/red Nexus 7 2013 cases is that no mention is made of the kinds of materials used or whether there are magnets. What's odd about the ad copy is that no mention is made of features other than the fit's being exact.
I wouldn't want to spend $50 on a case for a $270 device -- even a white 32GB N7 (2013) -- but I'd be especially reticent not knowing if the interior was real or synthetic leather or the exterior, real fabric -- let alone whether the cover would actually stay closed.
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The Google cover has no magnets anywhere. The gray is a denim-like fabric and the other two felt like synthetic leather to me. All the colors smell horrible.
Don't buy the official Google case.
I've owned 2 first Gen N7s and the Moko has been by far my favorite case - has anyone used both on the Gen 2 and can offer any opinions?
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MoKo case has been excellent both function AND value
I use MoKo for Nexus 7 (2013), iPad mini, and iPad Air. It has been outstanding for ALL tablets in a variety of environments. It fits snugly, all ports and holes line up nice and square. Wireless charging perfect. The price <$20 incl. shipping.. (The Apple Air case is almost $90, MoKo gets the job done for under $20 shipping incl. I'd buy a MoKo in a heartbeat for my HP TouchPad if I could locate one. I have about half a dozen other cases for different usages, but the MoKo is on %90 of the time. GOOD STUFF!