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Has anyone found any play-through form fit cases for the A100?
Right now I've got a Belkin neoprene sleave that protects it in my bag, but there have been a few times where I've been knocked into and had the tablet go flying, or simply dropped it (thats one slippery device!!). So a play-through form fit case would be perfect.
I contacted a few accessory stores here in Canada but with no luck. Figured someone else out there would have seen SOMETHING.
Thanks
I use the actual Acer case. It's not bad.
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try this ，nice sleeve
http://www.ebay.com/itm/150672895049?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
A100 Cases
us-store.acer.com
ACER finally has their Accessory store up and showing all the goodies. I bought the CARBON FIBER case which is $40 US. I also have the Black case $30 US but the Carbon fiber is much better quality. Looks like they also have some Silcone cases (bumper cases) they call them.
xjumbotx said:
us-store.acer.com
ACER finally has their Accessory store up and showing all the goodies. I bought the CARBON FIBER case which is $40 US. I also have the Black case $30 US but the Carbon fiber is much better quality. Looks like they also have some Silcone cases (bumper cases) they call them.
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Nice! The carbon fiber case is exactly what I was hoping to find...as are the bumper cases actually. I find the A100 to be really really slippery, and there have been a lot of times where I'm using it in bed while going to sleep and nodded off...of course dropping the A100 in the process
Luckily it's a tough little beast and survived the short falls from my bed.
Now, the question is...trying to find this stuff in Canada!
The Source
rcummings100 said:
Has anyone found any play-through form fit cases for the A100?
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I'm not sure what you mean by "play-through", but if you mean a case that lets you use the tablet without removing it from the case, then this one from The Source :
http://www.thesource.ca/estore/prod...e&category=Tablet-accessories&product=1719056
might fit your needs.
It has served me well for the past month.
jschall said:
I'm not sure what you mean by "play-through", but if you mean a case that lets you use the tablet without removing it from the case, then this one from The Source :
http://www.thesource.ca/estore/prod...e&category=Tablet-accessories&product=1719056
might fit your needs.
It has served me well for the past month.
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Yeah, thats exactly what play-through means in the case world
I'll check that out. Thanks.
I JUST ordered the official Acer Carbon Fiber case previously mentioned in this thread. Canadian suppliers started getting them this week and I was able to custom order it from a local computer store. Unfortunately it's on order still with the supplier (Synnex Canada) with no ETA.
http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Leathe...IETO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1318615830&sr=8-1
this case looks promising, but it is a preorder onle right now.
Best Buy is now selling the Acer cases on their site. Probably cheaper shipping than Acer's 10 buck shipping. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Acer+-+...10275571&skuId=3530371&st=acer case&cp=1&lp=3
Thanks for the link, carbon case is on the way. The tablet keeps sliding down in the Acer naugahide one.
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Just got my carbon fiber look, acer case today, excellent choice. feels good in the hand, will have to see how it holds up over time.
I'm thinking of ordering this as well to see how it is.
rooCASE Ultra Slim (Black) Leather Case Cover Cover with Stand for Acer Iconia Tab A100 7-Inch Android Tablet Wi-Fi
http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Leath...C2OQ/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1318998536&sr=8-8
This is a skin rather than a true case, but what do you think of this?
Black Carbon Fiber Film Shield & Screen Protector for Acer Iconia Tab A100 7-Inch Tablet - Armorsuit MilitaryShield
http://www.amazon.com/Carbon-Shield...4XQ2/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1318998536&sr=8-6
I ordered one yesterday to try out.
Great case for A100
I purchased this case about a month ago. It was sent from China so it takes at least 3 weeks to arrive .
After a week of break in period the case feels great to the hands. The leather used on the outside of the case acquires a nice soft feel and has NO leather smell like the Acer smelly case.
All ports and buttons are accessible and the A100 hold firmly in the case with no screen visibility restrictions.
The case open steno style as opposed to book style in the portrait screen position.
As a bonus they also include a very nice NON glare screen protector.
$16.95 with free shipping....it's a great deal.
http://www.skindigitalstore.com/categories/Acer-Iconia-Tab-A100/
Product Description
Compatible with: Acer Iconia Tab A100 with 7-inch display tablet (Not for W100, A500, W500)
High quality GENUINE LEATHER (Not synthetic/faux leather) case designed to fit perfectly your Acer Iconia Tab A100 7"
Soft genuine leather outer/inner gives tactile and aesthetic appeal and adds strength and durability to the case
Rigid yet flexible exterior with a soft padded microfiber interior
Contrasting white stitching to add a distinct level of style
Cut outs allow access to all buttons, ports and sensors
The case is designed to fold back, so you can read with just one hand
The front flap can be used as a stand for a comfortable viewing angle
Provides excellent protection from scratches and bumps
Ultra secure magnetic closure
Stylish, compact & lightweight
Easy to install and remove!
Package content:
1 x Black genuine leather case for Acer Iconia Tab A100 (Tablet not included)
1 x Anti-Glare screen protector and cleaning cloth
ygthb said:
Just got my carbon fiber look, acer case today, excellent choice. feels good in the hand, will have to see how it holds up over time.
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Got my carbon Acer case in, much better than the black leather one. The easel stand is MUCH better.
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kdkinc said:
I purchased this case about a month ago. It was sent from China so it takes at least 3 weeks to arrive .
After a week of break in period the case feels great to the hands. The leather used on the outside of the case acquires a nice soft feel and has NO leather smell like the Acer smelly case.
All ports and buttons are accessible and the A100 hold firmly in the case with no screen visibility restrictions.
The case open steno style as opposed to book style in the portrait screen position.
As a bonus they also include a very nice NON glare screen protector.
$16.95 with free shipping....it's a great deal.
http://www.skindigitalstore.com/categories/Acer-Iconia-Tab-A100/
Product Description
Compatible with: Acer Iconia Tab A100 with 7-inch display tablet (Not for W100, A500, W500)
High quality GENUINE LEATHER (Not synthetic/faux leather) case designed to fit perfectly your Acer Iconia Tab A100 7"
Soft genuine leather outer/inner gives tactile and aesthetic appeal and adds strength and durability to the case
Rigid yet flexible exterior with a soft padded microfiber interior
Contrasting white stitching to add a distinct level of style
Cut outs allow access to all buttons, ports and sensors
The case is designed to fold back, so you can read with just one hand
The front flap can be used as a stand for a comfortable viewing angle
Provides excellent protection from scratches and bumps
Ultra secure magnetic closure
Stylish, compact & lightweight
Easy to install and remove!
Package content:
1 x Black genuine leather case for Acer Iconia Tab A100 (Tablet not included)
1 x Anti-Glare screen protector and cleaning cloth
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Nice! The more accessories the better...hopefully that's an indication of popularity of the A100.
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best buy has an Acer A100 case with bonus sony headphones for 30 dollars in store. It was in their ad good until oct 31.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Acer+Ta...99167500050000&slref=10&id=pcmprd167300050000
My Acer Carbon Fiber case is backordered, so I decided to try another case instead. But I couldn't decide between them, so I ordered two cases from amazon to try out. Figured since there's not much info on these yet, I might as well be the test subject
These are the 2 cases:
rooCASE Multi-Angle (Black) Leather Folio Case Cover with Stand and Elastic Hand Strap for Acer Iconia Tab A100 7-Inch Android Tablet Wi-Fi
$24.95
I especially like that there's an elastic strap on the back for you to securely hold the tablet one handed in portrait mode for e-reading type activities.
rooCASE Ultra Slim (Black) Leather Case Cover Cover with Stand for Acer Iconia Tab A100 7-Inch Android Tablet Wi-Fi
$27.96
rcummings100 said:
My Acer Carbon Fiber case is backordered, so I decided to try another case instead. But I couldn't decide between them, so I ordered two cases from amazon to try out. Figured since there's not much info on these yet, I might as well be the test subject
These are the 2 cases:
rooCASE Multi-Angle (Black) Leather Folio Case Cover with Stand and Elastic Hand Strap for Acer Iconia Tab A100 7-Inch Android Tablet Wi-Fi
$24.95
I especially like that there's an elastic strap on the back for you to securely hold the tablet one handed in portrait mode for e-reading type activities.
rooCASE Ultra Slim (Black) Leather Case Cover Cover with Stand for Acer Iconia Tab A100 7-Inch Android Tablet Wi-Fi
$27.96
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should have google it
available to Canadian for $30.21 + $3.93 HST --->>> free shipping too !!
way cheaper then Acer official store !!
here:
http://www.toners.ca/ecuisp/~toners..../product/productDetail.jsp?productId=1008158
and here for $27 .... not sure about shipping....the previous seems better choice as the shipping is FREE !
http://www.directdial.com/LC.ACC0A.036.html
and here for $22:
http://www.comtec.ca/Acer-Tablet-Carbon-Fiber-Folio-Case-For-A100-Series-Tables-Only-LC.ACC0A.036
There are other vendor that carry this same case...they all are way cheaper then Acer official store !! just google !
UnicornKaz said:
should have google it
available to Canadian for $30.21 + $3.93 HST --->>> free shipping too !!
way cheaper then Acer official store !!
here:
http://www.toners.ca/ecuisp/~toners..../product/productDetail.jsp?productId=1008158
and here for $27 .... not sure about shipping....the previous seems better choice as the shipping is FREE !
http://www.directdial.com/LC.ACC0A.036.html
and here for $22:
http://www.comtec.ca/Acer-Tablet-Carbon-Fiber-Folio-Case-For-A100-Series-Tables-Only-LC.ACC0A.036
There are other vendor that carry this same case...they all are way cheaper then Acer official store !! just google !
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Yes, I know how to google
I found all of those stores weeks ago, literally all of them, plus some others. Contacted each one and was told they had no clue on ETA, and they wouldn't sell to me until they had stock. So through my office at work I had my boss contact the universal Canadian supplier for these cases, Synnex. We sell computer hardware to corporations, so we order from there all the time, just usually in large quantities. In this case my boss made an exception for me and ordered a single unit.
I got a much better price than these stores
But unfortunately it turned out Synnex didn't get as many in as planned and now I'm stuck waiting for that order. I don't want to cancel because I asked a favour of my boss to order it for me...looks bad on me coming back now saying "uh, can you cancel that?"
But if these rooCase cases come and suck, i'll do just that and buy from one of the stores you mentioned. I've got no experience with any of them. Do you?
So did anyone get a RooCase? Thoughts?
Sorry about that. I totally forgot to post my reviews!!
I now have 3 cases believe it or not. The rooCASE Multi-Angle , The rooCASE Ultra Slim, and the Acer Carbon Fiber.
I also have the "Black Carbon Fiber Film Shield & Screen Protector - Armorsuit MilitaryShield". Please see my previous posts in this thread for links and pictures. They're clearly labeled.
Here's some quick thoughts, and I can do proper reviews tomorrow or Monday.
Black Carbon Fiber Film Shield & Screen Protector for Acer Iconia Tab A100 7-Inch Tablet - Armorsuit MilitaryShield
This is a pretty standard sticker type protector that doesn't offer mch protection beyond scrapes and scratches. But it does look great on the tablet. I've had a few carbon fiber cases and similar protectors for other devices, and they all look the same. If you've seen the official Acer Carbon Fiber portfolio case, this has the same pattern.
It was fairly easy to install, with the only challenge being lining up the separate pieces. There's a huge piece for the back, then pieces to cover all 4 sides.
The screen protector is pretty good. It went on very easily, is meant for our device so there's no custom cutting needed on your part. It fits perfectly.
The tablet looks really good in this skin. But I'm not sure what use it really is. On cell phones the idea is you can keep it in your pocket without scratches from keys and change and what not, but we don't exactly do that with these tablets.
The screen protector on the other hand is great.
rooCASE Multi-Angle (Black) Leather Folio Case Cover with Stand and Elastic Hand Strap
This case is really good. Pretty high quality leather and very well made. It fits the tablet perfectly. The inside seems to be some sort of microfibre cloth and feels great. The elastic handstrap is somewhat useful, but more gimicky than anything else. The stand portion works well. You can leave it on a desk and watch a movie like that easily. Or more functionally, you can use a bluetooth keyboard with the tablet standing up quite well. The lid is also magnetic, so it stays shut when you close the case up. It's not a very strong magnet but it does the job quite well.
rooCASE Ultra Slim (Black) Leather Case Cover Cover with Stand
This case is fantastic. It's the same high quality leather as the above case, same inside microfibre. But it really is very thin. Much thinner than either the above case or the official Acer Carbon Fiber one. There's no magnetic latch, no elastic or anything to hold the case shut. But it really doesn't need it - the case stays closed just fine on it's own. When open the cover folds easily around to the back, and you hardly notice it's there while using the tablet. The right side and top/bottom has some 'extra' leather sticking out about 1/3rd of an inch, because that's how they sewed it shut to keep it so slim. It's hardly noticeable after a few minutes and not a negative at all. The cutouts match up perfectly with the buttons and slots, and unlike the Acer one, there is plenty of protection where there isn't something to access under the case.
Official Acer Carbon Fiber case:
I don't remember much about this off the top of my head (I'm writing this review in the middle of the night because I can't sleep) so I'll edit the post and do a more formal review tomorrow. From what I remember:
The case looks beautiful. It has pretty good protection on the front and back, but the protection on the sides is lacking. There are only a few straps holding the case in. Thickness wise, it's thinner than the Roocase multi-angle, but considerably thicker than the roocase ultra-slim.
So after all that, here's what I decided:
I've got the Armorsuit MilitaryShield skin and screen protector on. The screen protector helps provide ease of mind while using the tablet. And I didn't want to take the skin off since I paid good money for it and it doesn't get in the way of the other proper cases. It also adds some protection to the sides that are exposed in the various cases, especially the Acer case.
Case wise...I'm using the rooCASE Ultra-Slim. It simply feels the best in your hand is the lease obtrusive in use, yet provides great protection. I've dropped the tablet a few times, once onto my tile floor by accident, and the tablet was fine. I love how thin it is compared to the other cases.
Again, I'll do a proper review in the next couple of days with some pictures.
Got questions? Ask away
I wanted something along these lines:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YD0TT2
(Two piece snap on hard shell, but with soft-touch rubberized coating. Something that protects and adds grippiness, but doesn't add much in the way of bulk.)
I figured between that kind of case and a screen protector, I'd feel okay about just tossing the A100 in a bag. I really want to keep it a pick-up-and-go device (like a smartphone or an iPod touch...no unzipping, or unlatching and folding, or whatever required).
Unfortunately, 7-inch tablets haven't saturated the market enough to attract a whole lot of accessory manufacturer interest.
Soo, in the hopefully short meantime, I opted for a cheap neoprene sleeve until someone offers a case like the one above or one like I had on my Transformer (http://goo.gl/uQwTk), which was actually exceptionally nice.
Anyway, here's the sleeve I bought:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005FJ7XTC
Should arrive between the 1st and 4th, so pictures and a review then.
Try one of these, it's hard shelled and protects the device well. Cheap, too!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/iGadgitz-Tr...3WVY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1319698786&sr=8-2
Great case for A100
I purchased this case about a month ago. It was sent from China so it takes at least 3 weeks to arrive .
After a week of break in period the case feels great to the hands. The leather used on the outside of the case acquires a nice soft feel and has NO leather smell like the Acer smelly case.
All ports and buttons are accessible and the A100 hold firmly in the case with no screen visibility restrictions.
The case open steno style as opposed to book style in the portrait screen position.
As a bonus they also include a very nice NON glare screen protector.
$16.95 with free shipping....it's a great deal.
http://www.skindigitalstore.com/pro...ther-Case-Cover-For-Acer-Iconia-Tab-A100.html
Product Description
Compatible with: Acer Iconia Tab A100 with 7-inch display tablet (Not for W100, A500, W500)
High quality GENUINE LEATHER (Not synthetic/faux leather) case designed to fit perfectly your Acer Iconia Tab A100 7"
Soft genuine leather outer/inner gives tactile and aesthetic appeal and adds strength and durability to the case
Rigid yet flexible exterior with a soft padded microfiber interior
Contrasting white stitching to add a distinct level of style
Cut outs allow access to all buttons, ports and sensors
The case is designed to fold back, so you can read with just one hand
The front flap can be used as a stand for a comfortable viewing angle
Provides excellent protection from scratches and bumps
Ultra secure magnetic closure
Stylish, compact & lightweight
Easy to install and remove!
Package content:
1 x Black genuine leather case for Acer Iconia Tab A100 (Tablet not included)
1 x Anti-Glare screen protector and cleaning cloth
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Hey XDA,
I recently ordered this case to replace my Ringke Fusion (which I both like and hate) and hopefully I will like it enough to keep it as my long term case. I haven't noticed much as far as reviews for this particular case so I was thinking of doing one for it. I have a new qi charger coming with it so I should be able to test that and see if it adversely affects the glass screen protector I have on right now. If anyone out there is interested in pictures of the case on the phone or anything like that, let me know and I'll do my best to include them when I review it on Thursday, I'm a little bit of a case junkie and typically try out several for my phones during their life time, but this is the first higher end case I'll have for the N5 and I'm really excited to see how it turns out.
Seidio Product Page
moonDOOM
Probably no real reviews of this case because they're already well-known. Others have already posted, and I'll back it up, Qi wireless charging works perfectly with it. Simply the best cases you can buy. Also, the holsters are pretty fantastic.
I got the case in today and as apparently everyone knows already, this case is quality made. I previously had a Ringke fusion case on my N5 and liked being able to see the nexus logo, but hated the tpu layer and how the back collected dust every time it was put into a pocket. I decided to go with a more traditional 2 layer case and I thought that the Seidio Dilex looked the best out of the ones currently available.
Pros:
- After seeing the product in person, I'm immediately sold on this design. The case is much darker black than it appears on the website (bright lighting in their product photos) and the rubberized coating on the PC layer is the classic silky smooth texture that Seidio is known for and has used for years. On a side note, the other colors are actually really nice looking too if you prefer something other than black and it looks like they have the same texture coating. The case feels really good in hand because of the soft texture and the silicone actually feels really similar.
- The kickstand also adds just a little weight to the bottom of the phone and makes it somewhat easier to balance, hold and manipulate with one hand. Speaking of the kickstand, it's actually aluminum instead of plastic which is a nice touch. The best part is that the kickstand is spring loaded (slightly) to the outward position but also contains a magnet to hold it securely in place when not in use. It appears to be pretty well attached to the case so hopefully it will hold up over time.
- The ports are all pretty well lined up with the cutouts and they seem big enough to accommodate most cables.
- Qi charging works just fine, at least on the cheap chinese one I also got in today. NFC doesn't appear to be affected either, although I only tried once.
- I'm currently using a Nillkin glass screen protector and it appears that the silicone is soft enough not to interfere with the edges of the screen protector. May not be the same with other brands.
Cons:
- The only thing I can think of is that because the outer layer only presses the edges in the middle and corners, the silicone seems to be a little loose or saggy inbetween the "arms" of the outer shell. I'm hoping that settles into place over time but if it catches on my pockets too much, it might actually get worse.
- The sticky texture is great for grip, but also picks up a lot of dust, but that's not news to anyone who has used a silicone case before.
In conclusion, I'd probably give this case 4.7 out of 5 stars. I like just about everything about it but I wish the silicone they used was just a little less pliable.
Pictures of the Case
Sorry, I know the pictures are garbage (I had to take them with my old phone so the N5 could be in the case) but I'd be happy to answer any questions y'all might have.
moonDOOM
Looks real nice little too thick for my taste though.
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This looks almost exactly like the generic thick kickstand cases that are being sold under various brands at various prices.
Dilex Case and Qi
Good morning. I wanted to follow up on your case experience with Qi charging I put this case on a Samsung Galaxy S5 and used a powerbot circular charging pad. I found that to get the charger aligned, I needed to prop the device up on the kickstand so it was a little firther from the pad, and I could not get a charging lock.
I'm trying to figure out if that is a function of the powerbot's charging signal or the anatomy of my Qi pad. Does your phone sit square on the charging pad? or is it propped up on the kickstand?
Thanks,
Marcva
Just got my new Kindle Fire HDX 7"for Christmas and am now looking to protect it. I want a good quality case, but don't want to add much weight as I enjoy to lightness of it. Has anyone tried the two of these cases and can recommend one over the other? I read the post for the Poetic and was on Amazon to buy it when I saw the rooCase which appears almost like a hybrid between the official Amazon origami case and the Poetic. My two criteria would simply be quality and weight. I did also like how the rooCase can stand the HDX in portrait mode in case I get lazy when reading and want to prop it up. Thanks for any help.
dragonsoul84 said:
Just got my new Kindle Fire HDX 7"for Christmas and am now looking to protect it. I want a good quality case, but don't want to add much weight as I enjoy to lightness of it. Has anyone tried the two of these cases and can recommend one over the other? I read the post for the Poetic and was on Amazon to buy it when I saw the rooCase which appears almost like a hybrid between the official Amazon origami case and the Poetic. My two criteria would simply be quality and weight. I did also like how the rooCase can stand the HDX in portrait mode in case I get lazy when reading and want to prop it up. Thanks for any help.
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I have the RooCase Origami Slimshell for my HDX 8.9, but I had the Poetic Slimbook style instead of the Slimshell. The only plus the Poetic Slimbook had over the Roocase for me was the stylus hook, and even then it was in a poor location. I have since returned my Poetic case.
The RooCase Origami Slimshell is what I'm using right now. It is light, it is smaller than the Poetic Slimbook, and probably really close to the same size as the Poetic Slimshell. The magnetic closure holds tight even when I throw it in my backpack. The back shell doesn't attach magnetically the way the official origami case does, it has a very secure wrap around rubberized plastic frame that clips in place. No amount of shaking by myself or my rogue three year-old got it to fall out.
There is one problem with the RooCase that I've run into occasionally. When you wrap the front cover around flat to the back like you would for extended reading, it will sometimes put the device in sleep mode the same way it does when the cover is closed on the front. I'm guessing the magnet that controls that is just really strong and is affecting the device through the rear case panel. If it had a stylus hook, and didn't have that sporadic turning off flaw, this would be my dream case.
I chose this one because at the moment it's the only case I can find that will stand the HDX 8.9 up in portrait mode other than the official origami case. It does do the various stand positions very well. (You get 1 Portrait, 3 Landscapes, and 1 Typing position that are all very stable.) I even had it in portrait stand mode on a blanket on my lap and it didn't get wobbly. Build quality is really good. Mine is starting to pick up some "dirt" marks though. I have the purple color and there are some darker shadings starting to show around the fold lines in the front cover. (I have children who abscond with my Kindle who aren't as careful about clean hands first.)
Hope that helps you!
loonyone said:
I have the RooCase Origami Slimshell for my HDX 8.9, but I had the Poetic Slimbook style instead of the Slimshell. The only plus the Poetic Slimbook had over the Roocase for me was the stylus hook, and even then it was in a poor location. I have since returned my Poetic case.
The RooCase Origami Slimshell is what I'm using right now. It is light, it is smaller than the Poetic Slimbook, and probably really close to the same size as the Poetic Slimshell. The magnetic closure holds tight even when I throw it in my backpack. The back shell doesn't attach magnetically the way the official origami case does, it has a very secure wrap around rubberized plastic frame that clips in place. No amount of shaking by myself or my rogue three year-old got it to fall out.
There is one problem with the RooCase that I've run into occasionally. When you wrap the front cover around flat to the back like you would for extended reading, it will sometimes put the device in sleep mode the same way it does when the cover is closed on the front. I'm guessing the magnet that controls that is just really strong and is affecting the device through the rear case panel. If it had a stylus hook, and didn't have that sporadic turning off flaw, this would be my dream case.
I chose this one because at the moment it's the only case I can find that will stand the HDX 8.9 up in portrait mode other than the official origami case. It does do the various stand positions very well. (You get 1 Portrait, 3 Landscapes, and 1 Typing position that are all very stable.) I even had it in portrait stand mode on a blanket on my lap and it didn't get wobbly. Build quality is really good. Mine is starting to pick up some "dirt" marks though. I have the purple color and there are some darker shadings starting to show around the fold lines in the front cover. (I have children who abscond with my Kindle who aren't as careful about clean hands first.)
Hope that helps you!
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Recently picked up the roocase for HDX 8.9. I love it so far. I don't get the sleep issue you describe when folding the cover over. Seems like it works as it should.
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Yeh I know there is a topic about cases which I have read somewhat but it's getting quite long int he tooth and still not convinced what case to get for my needs.
I am after a case that is light and thin. Would not consider anything that isn't, even if it has a great finish like Noreve etc (Had one for my S2 but it adds too much bulk)
My main areas of interest I would like are
- Thin (lots of the nice looking leather cases are thick
- Light (same as above)
- The amount and quality of how the case stands up is good
- Material feels nice to hold
Now I am looking at the following cases.
- Genuine Samsung
- Seems the thinnest and lightest
- The standup arrangements are fairly limited
- The flap doesn't stay closed when carrying it a certain way
- Expensive
- Poetic Slim
- Reasonable thin and light but not the same as Samsung case (can it be felt while holding???)
- I like the arrangement when it lies almost on its back and has the buttons and usb port at the top
- The flap stay shut by a magnetic when holding it
- Reasonably cheap
Moko Ultra Slim
- Looks OK but nothing stands out over the Poetic one that I know of???
Any other suggestions for a LIGHT and THIN case?
Heard that there are some issues with the digitizer and the magnets on the poetic. A few youtube vis have been posted....
Anyone confirm?
Poetic Slimline
I own (and use daily for over a month) the Poetic Slimline. It's thin, light and looks good. Magnets keep the flap closed nicely. I have had zero problems and I use the s-pen for sketching a lot. Even the edges of the screen show absolutely no problems. So I don't know if I am lucky or the others just have a faulty case.
The only thing I dislike is the flap as a stand. It works, but it doesn't feel as sturdy. I would have been better if it was more like those iPad covers.
I have been using the Poetic Slimline on the Note (in red, if that matters) for a couple of months as well. It is a very nice case and I have no problems to report regarding the S-Pen. However, there are a few things related to the lid that are starting to annoy me and have me investigating alternatives.
1. The magnets that are supposed to hold the lid closed are not strong enough. If I hold the tablet as if it were a notebook with the spine (the side with the capacitive buttons) resting on my palm and start walking, the lid will open by itself after a few steps. To prevent this, I now hold it on the opposite side so that my palm is holding the lid closed. If I hold the tablet by the edges with the lid facing down, the lid will not stay closed. I also own a Nexus 7 in a Poetic Slimline case and that one has no problems with the lid staying closed. I think the size of the Note may be too much for the magnets.
2. I am not sure I can blame this one entirely on the case, but I have observed some problems with inadvertent screen activation. Because the lid hinge is made of the same leather-like material, it is flexible and allows the lid to slide up or down along the screen while closed. If you slide the lid up by about 5mm, the screen will turn on even though the lid is closed. For me this happens most often when I carry the tablet (in the case) inside a backpack. Similarly, the lid is thin and flexible enough that the home button is easily pressed. There have been several occasions when I have pulled the tablet out of my backpack to find it on and with the S-Voice user agreement on the screen (I don't use S-Voice so have never set it up).
3. This is a minor aesthetic issue, but the tri-fold elements on the lid tend to not remain flush with the screen when closed; it is probably just the nature of tri-fold covers. Personally, I would prefer a single piece lid that could be folded back, even if that would mean losing the ability for the case to serve as a stand.
If it weren't for the items above I would be completely happy with the case. In fact, I love the Nexus 7 version of it. I just think the lid material and/or the closure magnets are too weak for the increased screen size of the Note.
Simply can't go wrong with the Roocase executive portfolio here: http://www.roocase.com/Executive-Po...--Black-rooCASE/cat-p/c1000122/p10519301.html
Great protection when you want it and light and slim when you don't. It comes out of the portfolio completely.
tkoreaper said:
Simply can't go wrong with the Roocase executive portfolio here: http://www.roocase.com/Executive-Po...--Black-rooCASE/cat-p/c1000122/p10519301.html
Great protection when you want it and light and slim when you don't. It comes out of the portfolio completely.
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I ordered the Poetic slimline case in the end.
I had a quick look at the Roocase and saw the weight and thickness of it and it turned me off. Didn't realise it came out of the portfolio... Hmm, maybe consider that if I don't like the Poetic Slimline
how's the poetic vs the moko Ultra Slim Lightweight Smart-shell
http://www.amazon.com/MoKo-Samsung-...ko+samsung+galaxy+note+10.1+2014+edition+case
or for that mater vs the rooCase Origami
http://www.roocase.com/Origami-Slim...)--Gray-rooCASE/cat-p/c1000122/p10519306.html