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This is a quick review of a generic TPU case from eBay. There seems to be several variants, including this one, the 's-line' one, and then one that has a round cut out where the LG logo is.
Overall, it's a very good fit and I'm very happy with it -- (going to actually start using this instead of the Rearth Slim)
Like:
- Pretty good fit
- Doesn't interfere with SPIGEN Stenheil screen protector -- in fact, the lip of the case lies on top of the screen protector
- I can see the Nexus logo on the back (I bought the frosted white) -- goes well with my white N5.
- Grippy - I didn't like my Rearth case because it still felt a bit slippery
- Cheap - £3 w/ shipping included... can't beat that
Dislike:
- The camera cutout on the back isn't aligned 100%
- No cutout for buttons - this one depends on your preference -- button presses are no longer satisfying but at least it keeps the dirt out.
- Included screen protector (at least with the ebay auction I purchased) is garbage with weird cutout for the camera / proximity sensor.
- My past experience with generic tpu cases have been that the case itself scratches easily, but given the price, this is a non-issue for me.
Recommended!
PS. I have no relation with the ebay listing, but this one is sold by user 'talklinesales' in the UK. Ordered Sunday night, shipped Monday, and received today in London.
Case looks pretty nice. I like the face it's so slim, but not having button cutouts would annoy me.
Looks pretty nice. Thanks for the review!
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screen protector brand pls?
thanks for posting.. Case looks good enuff for the price!
Is the included screen protector the 'fonem8' brand? Same business sells them in pack of 5 here
update: comes in clear plastic sheet, no branding on anything.. so not sure if its same product as fonem8
I ordered a generic case as well, but the shipping is taking forever though. At least I'll be happy knowing that it will actually fit quite well.
I'd either go generic s-line or the diztronic. This one works well for the price its selling for.
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just an update in case anyone reading this..
finally got my this case in smoke black, fits very snugly. Also received 2x free screen protectors with it - they are very slim, hardly noticeable over the glass so im pretty happy with it all even tho there are better screen protectors out there.
only problem was Royal mail, very slow... took 2 over weeks to get to Aus.
SeraldoBabalu said:
I'd either go generic s-line or the diztronic. This one works well for the price its selling for.
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Can you post pictures? U was thinking of getting it since I have the black nexus
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Got mine too! It was a little under $3 comes with a screen protector and some kind of weird mini stylus.
Now my Nexus looks like a Nexus 5c :silly:
It's not a bad case, I might use this more than my Cruzerlite.
It looks nicer than the more expensive cases to me. Thanks for the pics.
I bought a neo hybrid case and then bought the s line case for £2.50. I have now returned the neo hybrid. S line case is much more comfortable to hold,and grippier but probably doesn't offer as much protection from drops. .
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I got a s-line case too and really like it. It fits the phone well and doesn't add a lot of bulk. At first I was worried that it wouldn't fit properly since it's not one of the higher priced ones but overall, it's pretty good. Someone I know got the Spigen clear back case because of the Nexus white back showing through but turns out that the Spigen clear back case can get easily scratched up.
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
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
dakunclear said:
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.
hgoldner said:
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 $20 shipping incl. I'd buy a MoKo in a heartbeat for my HP TouchPad if I could locate one. I have about half a dozen other cases for different usages, but the MoKo is on %90 of the time. GOOD STUFF!
Any good cheap cover cases for the nexus 5?
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http://www.amazon.com/Nillkin-Smart...id=1386571461&sr=1-3&keywords=nillkin+nexus+5
http://www.amazon.com/Nillkin-Fruit...d=1386571461&sr=1-10&keywords=nillkin+nexus+5
http://www.amazon.com/Ionic-BELLA-G...386571589&sr=1-34&keywords=nexus+5+flip+cover (Doesn't have magnetic sleep/wake)
Tech21 makes one also, saw it at a bell store here in canada, you can even see them on bell.ca
Looks really nice and top notch quality
Price was 34$ canadian
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I was about to make a similar post so I might as well post my questions here:
is there anything similar to the quick cover, that doesn't cost a kidney, and is available easily across Europe (suggested alternatives above aren't unfortunately) ?
I'm searching for something that doesn't add much bulk and would cost between 10 to 25 €...
Thanks !
Is there any wallet style case that have all around the protection like in the Diztronic TPU matte black. I don't like about the holes bottom there and in sides.. I want case without any holes, more protection!
horhokokki said:
Is there any wallet style case that have all around the protection like in the Diztronic TPU matte black. I don't like about the holes bottom there and in sides.. I want case without any holes, more protection!
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check out this one available at ebay....
may be you like it....have not heard much about its reviews...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Luxury-Magn...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item258580a509
I will have my Note 10.1 by Friday, and in preparation, I've been searching for a case. I don't care for the bulky cases. Having owned 3 HP Touchpads, I've come to like the Folio cases. The Samsung genuine notebook smart cover looks to be the equivalent. However, it's only available in black and white, and is on the pricey side, IMO.
Does anyone have any experience with these eBay style cases? They're available in 10 colors, and exactly what I'm looking for. Just curious to know the build quality, as I don't generally trust stuff from china, as china is the land of cheap copy's.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/191045265013
This case (or at least the similar looking one I ordered) is absolutely terrible.
The one I ordered is from seller "bigeyestore" with item #151170648607.
Issues:
1) The magnets on the smart cover are too strong, meaning that when the cover is flipped 180 degrees behind the tablet, the screen turns off.
2) The magnets for the stand on the back of the cover are too strong, and affect the accuracy of the S-pen near the center of the screen. Straight lines --> wavy lines.
3) The tolerances for the case are way too tight. I could not remove the tablet from the case without cracking the corners.
After I told the seller about the issues, they offered me a $2.00 refund... and then never delivered.
I now use a Poetic Slimline case.
Here is a picture of the magnet interference. Lines drawn with a straightedge come out wavy.
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I will have my Note 10.1 by Friday, and in preparation, I've been searching for a case. I don't care for the bulky cases. Having owned 3 HP Touchpads, I've come to like the Folio cases. The Samsung genuine notebook smart cover looks to be the equivalent. However, it's only available in black and white, and is on the pricey side, IMO.
Does anyone have any experience with these eBay style cases? They're available in 10 colors, and exactly what I'm looking for. Just curious to know the build quality, as I don't generally trust stuff from china, as china is the land of cheap copy's.
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Damn, that's unfortunate. I really like the look of the orange case.
I have seen several posts here and on another forum I frequent and problems with overly strong magnets seem to be common. There are apps that will prevent the screen turning off in such situations but I very much doubt that they will fix the wavy lines.
I just went ahead and ordered the red poetic slimline. Price was the same.
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FYI I have a magnet problem with the poetic slimline case too though (albeit minor).
The magnets on the flap the covers the screen aren't strong enough to hold the cover closed and it will flip open whenever I pick it up. Other than that I really like how the white slimline case looks. Anyone else have the the same magnet problem?