Best tablet case I've ever used (and I've had loads) is the STM Grip for the Ipad. It's super slimline, gives plenty of protection (I've inadvertently drop tested without damage), the hard rubberised shell is nice and grippy in the hand, the case edges don't obscure any of the screen and it comes with a dual position rear kickstand. It's the best of all worlds but I've never been able to find something similar for my old Note 10.1 (other than in leather) or for my new 2014 edition. I've contacted STM many times pushing for production of the this case for the 2014 10.1 but they've now said they'll only be producing their 'Studio' model for the 10.1, which is similar to the Samsung Book Cover. I'm hugely disappointed about this as it's got everything I'm looking for. They've even recently updated the Grip 2 but they're still not going to produce it for the most popular (and best!) Android tablet out there. WTF is it with this Apple-only snobbery? Aren't we in it all together!?
I just don't like the cases with ribs out front to rest the base of the tablet against to set at different angles as they just don't work that well, they tend to fall flat at lower viewing angles when typing. With the kickstand at the rear this problem goes away. So I was hoping someone might have found something similar to the STM Grip for the 2014 Edition so I can avoid having to try and make another hybrid case again.
I don't know what the problem is with the 2014 version... none of the major manufacturers have released any kind of hybrid case or anything acceptable to me (like an Otterbox, Trident or Seidio. All vaporware or non-existent. I'm pissed that no one is coming forth with any-both of my 2014's are languishing for lack of a good case for fat fingers.
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I was searching around for a case, using this thread (which is amazingly helpful, by the way) and I am still undecided.
I was looking for something that would add minimal bulk to the device, considering that its thinness and lightness were key reasons I purchased a Galaxy Tab.
I was very interested in the Anymode cases - particularly the Slim case - after someone mentioned them on this forum. This case appears to be exactly what I'm looking for, but it has to be imported from Korea.
I am interested in folio cases mainly because they significantly reduce the need for a screen protector. Among these, the rooCase Ultra Slim and the Acase Slim Folio seem quite thin. Does anyone with experience know for sure which one is thinner?
Also, has anyone found some other super-slim cases for their Tabs?
I picked up my Galaxy Tab 10.1 with LTE from Verizon the other day and they had this case available for purchase:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/...ryDetails&archetypeId=12674&accessoryId=47620
I was very happy with it. I think it is just a Samsung brand case. It is very light and has a nice feel to it.
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I picked up my Galaxy Tab 10.1 with LTE from Verizon the other day and they had this case available for purchase:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/...ryDetails&archetypeId=12674&accessoryId=47620
I was very happy with it. I think it is just a Samsung brand case. It is very light and has a nice feel to it.
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I have already looked at this case, however I feel that it is a little overpriced - not to mention the design flaws that have been mentioned by some posters. Thanks for the input though.
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I have already looked at this case, however I feel that it is a little overpriced - not to mention the design flaws that have been mentioned by some posters. Thanks for the input though.
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Design flaws or no, that case is awesome. I have had it for a month now, and after using the Belkin folio case, the samsung one is ten times better, and thinner. Also if you use the code SUMMER2011 on the samsung website you will get 15% off your order. Not a bad deal. I wouldnt knock it until you try it first hand.
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Design flaws or no, that case is awesome. I have had it for a month now, and after using the Belkin folio case, the samsung one is ten times better, and thinner. Also if you use the code SUMMER2011 on the samsung website you will get 15% off your order. Not a bad deal. I wouldnt knock it until you try it first hand.
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Thanks for the code
The more I look at it, the better this case seems. It's still a little bit pricey, but it seems to be worth it.
Do you know of any worthy alternatives to this case?
after trying this:
rooCASE Slim-Fit
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Samsung Galaxy Tablet Pouch
i went with the pouch.
the roocase was nice and slim but did take away from the wow!-it's-light-and-thin factor. i feel any of the cases that stay on the sgt will do that.
one of the main reasons i went with the sgt, like you, was for it's size and weight. every ipad2 owner (almost everyone in my family!) who has played with my sgt has mentioned how thin and light it is, prefaced with "wow!". i love using it naked!
i also have squaretrade insurance just in case i drop it. not saying the roocase or similar would protect it from drops.
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Thanks for the code
The more I look at it, the better this case seems. It's still a little bit pricey, but it seems to be worth it.
Do you know of any worthy alternatives to this case?
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I picked this case up at hhgregg for $49+tax and it's quite nice, though a bit overpriced since it probably only costs a couple of bucks to produce.
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after trying this:
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Samsung Galaxy Tablet Pouch
i went with the pouch.
the roocase was nice and slim but did take away from the wow!-it's-light-and-thin factor. i feel any of the cases that stay on the sgt will do that.
one of the main reasons i went with the sgt, like you, was for it's size and weight. every ipad2 owner (almost everyone in my family!) who has played with my sgt has mentioned how thin and light it is, prefaced with "wow!". i love using it naked!
i also have squaretrade insurance just in case i drop it. not saying the roocase or similar would protect it from drops.
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Yes, I have also looked into this option. It is an attractive alternative to the folio case, for sure.
The Samsung book case will probably be the thinnest option you'll find other than getting an invisible shield on the front and the back and then forgetting about a case completely. I have the book case and although it's got some functional challenges and it's over-priced, the build quality is superb and it actually adds to the aesthetic appeal of the Tab.
I got the roocase and this keeps the tablet pretty thin and light i love that case and i think it's a good buy for whoever wants to buy a thin slim case
Anyone here got the Samsung Book Cover case with the camera hole closer to the locking flap rather than the folding edge? I hate it how my device is upside down when in the 'typing' angle.
I have heard that the only way to overcome this issue is to put the Tab in the case upside down so that it would be right side up in the typing mode.
However, this would completely do away with the camera and headphone jack functionality and is therefore not a real solution.
I have the samsung official bookcover case, and was quite satisfied with it, except for two points. The screen having to rotate each time I transit from viewing to typing mode, and the lack of a deeper tilt in viewing mode, especially when I have the tab literally on my lap. So, I was hunting around for something just as slim and light,but with more tilting options and came upon this:
SGP Leinwand case
http://www.amazon.com/SGP-Galaxy-Le...01VG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1313357575&sr=8-4
I've been using it for a few days, and thought it ws worth sharing my review of the pros and cons of it.
Pros.
•Extrememly light and thin. Lighter than the sammy bookcover case and just as if not thinner.
•Premium quality leather and inner suede that have a great feel to it.
•Magnetic clip that keeps the cover in place closed and also when turned back open in handheld mode.
•Various tilting modes. The manual shows 2 viewing angles and 2 typing modes. One of each is done in a ipad smartcoverish manner while the other viewing mode is like a pyro/acase/roo clip cover.
•One extra typing mode, not mention in the manual, but possible by folding the first outer slip to support the tab. This one I liked the most cause it allows for instant transition from viewing mode to typing mode with out rotating screen and with keeping the power button and camera on top.
Cons.
•Expensive. Currently $89.99.
•Not as sturdy as the official bookcover, since its leather all over.
•No opening to plug in charger when the case is closed, though power button and headphone socket is accessible.
•Inevitably, like all smartcoverish cases, the inner suede can pick up dirt from the surface it touches while folded backwards.
Overall, I enjoy the combinstion of a slim clip coverish back and its viewing angle and the viewing and typing angles provided by ths smartcoverish front. Also its so light and the leather texture quite nice, that I don't need to take the tab out at all. It also comes in other colors, purple, red and brown, though dull black ws my choice. But not quite sure whether all this really does justify the high price. Still, I think its worth a look when choosing cases.
i am so saving up for this case. My SGS2 is already on SGP cases (ultra air and neo hybrid) I love these SGP products
Does it include a screen protector?
Does this come with a second job? Cause I'll need one to afford it. =/
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fransarj said:
i am so saving up for this case. My SGS2 is already on SGP cases (ultra air and neo hybrid) I love these SGP products
Does it include a screen protector?
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Unfortunately no. But the quality of the case did tempt me to consider their screen proctectors too. I have a Acase screen proctector which is fine, but reflect a slight oily color when the tab is off and under direct light.
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Does this come with a second job? Cause I'll need one to afford it. =/
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It is pricey, though they seem to try to justify the high price by mentioning it is all hand made. I personally don't really need hand made.
I doubt this design is an exclusive patent, so I was hoping that if pyro or other case manufacturors saw this, they might build similar but less pricey cases.
All I can say is that I really like the desk. Especially because it has good thick pieces of wood instead of some less expensive MDF types...
This thing is really expensive but I have to say I'm sold to the tablet after seeing it ! Thanks a lot
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Pros.
•Extrememly light and thin. Lighter than the sammy bookcover case and just as if not thinner.
•Premium quality leather and inner suede that have a great feel to it.
•Magnetic clip that keeps the cover in place closed and also when turned back open in handheld mode.
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I was wondering if I should get this case, but no idea if there were any magnetic clips to hold the case in place because the first few variations of the Leinward case for the iPad did not have the magnetic clasp. Now that you have confirmed the existence of it, I have no reason to ponder anymore. Thanks.
Selling my Leinwand case
Not sure if it is okay to post this, but thought I should sell it to people interested. (If this is inappropriate for the board, I'll take it down)
I switched to a SGT 8.9, so my Leinwand case has become redundant, and thought I might as well sell my SGP Lewinwand case for SGT 10.1. It's a really nice feeling lightweight and versatile case, as I wrote in my review, and though mine is second hand, it's in very very good condition.
I brought it for 89.99 and will sell it for 40 dollars. Anyone interested, please PM me. Thanks!
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Hi. While awaiting the arrival of my N7 2nd Gen, I've had time to peruse the XDA forums to find options for accessories. Ideally, I want a case for the new tablet, but not just any case. I have an iPad 3 and a N7 1st Gen and both have cases that follow the same design. I owned the iPad 3 first and it was the first time I had went shopping for a tablet case. I had an ASUS Transformer prior to that, but the keyboard dock served that purpose.
When shopping for a case for the iPad, there was a plethora of options to go with. Many different designs serving different needs but all were intended to fulfill a single purpose; that being to protect the tablet. As I shopped, I noticed one design element that predominated most of the cases. Virtually all cases employed a design that had the portion of the case that makes contact with the screen of the device also serve as the portion of the case that makes contact with the surface you place the device on while it is opened and in use. Even the official smart cover from Apple performed this way.
This is where I have a problem. Why would you want the portion of the case that makes contact with the most important part of a tactile screen to also make contact with every surface you rest the device on while you're using it? I don't care how careful you are with regard to where you place the device, there will be debris (e.g., dust/sand, food/fluids, etc.) that will transfer to the cover which will then transfer to the screen of your device (when closed). There is where I have a problem. I see the cases that other people use (the ones where the cover touches the screen and forms the base while open) and all of them look like they've been through the wringer. On some devices with these cases, you can see foreign matter embedded in the case and scratches on the screen where contact is made when the case is closed.
I don't like screen protectors because to me, anything that comes between me and the screen on a tablet muddies the experience. Without a screen protector, I need a case that ideally protects the screen. After a lot of digging, I found the perfect solution. Specifically, this one:
Poetic Protective Case for The NEW iPad HD / iPad 2 / iPad 3 /iPad 4 with Built-in Folding Cover Black
Why is it perfect? Here's my take:
1. Sturdy design. I don't like floppy cases because they don't really seem to protect against accidental knocks and dings.
2. Necessary cut-outs. All areas that need to be open (e.g., plugs, buttons, etc.) are easily accessed.
3. Built-in magnets for sleeping/waking the device.
4. UNBLOCKED speaker grills. Ugh! I hate cases that cover the speaker grills. Tablets have enough issues with sound.
5. Opens in a way that the portion that touches the screen doesn't make contact with the surface it rests on. *
* This is the most important aspect. When you open the case and set it up in angled view, the cloth interior is facing up. If you continue to collapse it down so that the tablet is flush with the surface you have it on, again, the cloth screen side is now against the back of the tablet.
I've seen posts from some people that object to having to un-clip two corners of the case to set the angled view every time they set up for that usage, but I honestly haven't seen this as that troublesome. After using the case for over a year, it still pops out easily, yet still stays in place when closed. For the peace of mind that the screen is being protected from exposure to the same material the tablet rested on before you closed it up, it's a no-brainer for me.
When I purchased my N7 1st Gen, I was pleased to find the exact same case in N7 form:
Poetic HardBack Protective Case for Google Nexus 7 Black
All the things I loved about the iPad case.. ..right there for my new Nexus 7.
Now, I'm getting the N7 2nd Gen and my case choice is obvious. While both previous cases were from Poetic, I'm not married to the brand. Other manufacturers have come out with similar cases to the ones I bought. I've seen one from Poetic for the N7 2nd Gen, but I'm waiting for the other manufacturers to catch up and show their versions.
I know everyone has different tastes and different cases serve different needs. Still, if the design has the potential of damaging the most important part of the device, then I can't see any pluses trumping that.
Anywho, my 2p. Thanks taking the time to read,
Cool Story Bro!
Moko has a featherlight case that is like .99 cents and comes in a bunch of colors. Poetic also has their Slimline case. Check the threads.
I've had the Poetic Slimline for my OG N7 and while it felt good and had all the right features, the faux leather material was horrible and would shred to part at the creases just after a few weeks. FORTUNATELY they have a 3 year warranty and a simple email to Poetic and they would ship me out a whole new case.
This round with the New N7, I opted for the Moko. Not only was it cheaper (!) but also said that the material is softer.
I don't know why they just don't use a rubber TPU type material instead of this fake leather crap.
BUT at the end of the day, I do have a Portenzo Hard Book case being shipped that was super awesome on my OG N7. I had my OG N7 stolen twice with the Poetic Slimline case on (iPad Mini release day and again like a month later). With the Hardbook case, it also makes it look less like a tablet.
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.
siralsmooth said:
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?
Went comes to any of my android devices, I am partial to cases that protect rather than covers that are thin and pretty. For S3 I have the Poetic TurtleSkin Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 silicon cover and am happy with it. The only drawback I see is that it doesn't have an S-Pen holder. In my last tablet (10.1 2014 edition, the pen could be stored on the tablet). What I am looking for here are solutions, hacks or hints that allow me to store my S-Pen with/or on my silicon encased Samsung Galaxy S3 at all times when I'm not using it. Any ideas?
I bought a Microsoft surface pen loop, which sticks to the case.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/sto...rface&ef_id=WAkMbQAAAXH5mkuo:20170506203504:s
I'm buying a MoKo "Defender" case because I'm paranoid of actually dropping the blasted thing and breaking the back panel. Not sure if it has an accessory for S-Pen but guess will know when it arrives.
For s-pen Moko Tab S3 Case (folio) has a loop.
I aimed for the SUPCASE.. Should get it soon
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volcolm said:
I'm buying a MoKo "Defender" case ... Not sure if it has an accessory for S-Pen but guess will know when it arrives.
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Got this case in today. Will post photos later.
The plastics are a mix of shiney/slippery surface on the kickstand (ugly implementation but I didn't buy it for that), it's not as "rough" textured or rubbery like the photo would suggest (even the sides aren't). It will slide around but not as much as using it bareback glass. Might wind up putting felt padding on it. The screen protector uses that glue-snot that's commonly used on non-permanent labels and whatnot, so it was easy to remove. I'm not really going to complain about a cheap case that sorta-kinda copies a design Otterbox would have used (and not have to pay $100 for it).
Oh, and it doesn't have felt padding on the inside like the folio case (doesn't need it) or an S-pen thingy (need to get your own tethering device).
ewans said:
I bought a Microsoft surface pen loop, which sticks to the case.
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I love you.
volcolm said:
I'm buying a MoKo "Defender" case because I'm paranoid of actually dropping the blasted thing and breaking the back panel. Not sure if it has an accessory for S-Pen but guess will know when it arrives.
For s-pen Moko Tab S3 Case (folio) has a loop.
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I know I didn't really have a chance to review/photograph this thing (I wish I had) but it was actually quite rugged and big. I'd buy it again for the Tab S4 once I decide whether I'll buy that or not -- covers on the headphone and USB-C ports are decent, and better material than Otterbox uses. Nice soft insulator on the inside if you do drop it, and fits tightly on with no slipping. It did not block any part of the screen. The photos aren't accurate since it's clearly a computer image but the back stand was more a glossy plastic and the case itself was proper black not grey like in the photo. I find these cases with stands to be lacking. I wish these case manufacturers would make a hinge so the whole back folds out for lap use since the majority of what I'd like to do with this is on transit, or in bed watching TV or playing games on. The hinge felt a little cheap to boot, as though it would break after a certain amount of insertions back into the frame.