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I was bouncing around stores looking for a decent sling bag, and I found this swiss gear one for 28 dollars after tax. It has a main pouch for the xoom, a secondary pouch for the charger and hdmi cables, and a back pouch that may be able to fit the motorola bluetooth keyboard, I'm not sure. It feels very sturdy, is a tight comfortable fit (wont bounce around while on the run), and I think is totally worth the price.
This is what I use.
The keyboard fits perfectly in the back pocket and it's cheap!!
Is this sold online at Target? Cannot seem to find it.
EDIT: Is this it?
http://www.target.com/SwissGear-Mono-Sling-Black/dp/B001QT41Z4
Does the zipper close completely without trouble? Hard to tell from the photo.
I just picked one of these up. Nice inexpensive bag and Xoom fits great inside. Thanks!
See the man bag thread, this bag was mentioned along with others
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Will look for one tomorrow thanks!
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keitht said:
Is this sold online at Target? Cannot seem to find it.
EDIT: Is this it?
http://www.target.com/SwissGear-Mono-Sling-Black/dp/B001QT41Z4
Does the zipper close completely without trouble? Hard to tell from the photo.
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yeah that's it. No zipper trouble at all. The bag has a warranty too.
I picked one of these up a couple weeks ago, just haven't had time to move in yet. Question I have after trying to move over to this bag is this. How is everyone putting their XOOM, charger and other misc. items in the bag without the worry that these other items will crack the screen on the XOOM? There's just doesn't seem to be a lot of padding for the XOOM and if say the power supply is in another pocket it could still be directly against the screen and one mishap and crack goes the screen. If you turn the XOOM around where it's facing the back, that leaves the screen open as well.
Granted I may be a bit paranoid, but there just doesn't seem like a lot of room for much else unless you want the XOOM at somewhat of a risk.
Let me know how you put your XOOM and other items into the bag, feedback appreciated.
I put my xoom, the charger, a 10 foot hdmi cable, a wii remote, and a classic controller pro in the bag. I probably wouldnt do this if I didnt have the official motorola folio case for the xoom on though.
My peeps have commented on how much they love my new purse! lol
I order the Cocoon Harlem CSN346 iPad/Netbook Sling from Amazon since is designed for iPads and Netbooks have better protection inside. I will post pictures when arrive.
Description
Here's a design to get jazzed about: our netbook/iPad sling features all the functional storage pockets and GRID-IT!™ system you expect from us, with an adjustable cross-body strap for convenience and mobility, no matter where you are and no matter what you do.
Features
Accommodates up to a 10" netbook/Apple iPad
Convenient pocket organizer for additional storage
Media pocket keeps small devices handy & allows you to listen to your tunes while your media player, smart phone or mp3 player is safely stored away
Adjustable cross-body strap
Strap adjusts from 11"~22"
Water resistant
GRID-IT!™
The Most Versatile Organization
System Available
GRID-IT!™ organization system – a rubberized woven elastic object retention system for gadget organization
Ideal for organizing iPad/netbook accessories, iPod, iPhone, BlackBerry and other digital devices
Versatile Organization
Endless configurations
Designed to hold items firmly in place
Back of GRID-IT!™ doubles as a mouse pad
Configure GRID-IT!™ your own way!
Dimensions
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
W:15.25" x D:3.5" x H:8.5"
W:38.7cm x D:9cm x H:21.6cm
IPAD/NETBOOK COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS
W:11.4" x D:1.2" x H:8.1"
W:29cm x D:3cm x H:20.5cm
GRID-IT!™ DIMENSIONS
W:8.25" x D:0.34" x H:7.5"
W:21cm x D:0.9cm x H:19cm
Weight
1.1 lbs
0.52 kg
FULL SIZE KEYBOARD DOCK, Model No: ECR-K15AWEGSTA
It looks like it is a 10.1 size keyboard but with 8.9 slot. The keyboard is wider than the tablet, unlike for 10.1 where the difference is negligible. But that's not really important, what is that the keyboard is super comfy and completely changes the way you interact with the tablet. Especially when you extensively use Documents To Go app or similar. Anytime I have an opportunity to use it I do it instead of using Thumb Keyboards app I have installed as well. This keyboard has fully functional tablet port passthrough extender. I checked its operation with USB and SD card adapter, it works flawlessly. You can also plug your charger while typing or chatting long hours with Google Talk without worry that your battery will die. Tablet recognizes keyboard automatically and switches its input mode to Samsung keyboard without you doing it manually. Tablet fit is tight so it wont wobble back and forward as you move it around. Anti-slip cushion pads underneath prevent keyboard from shifting when you type or push tab screen. Price is $79 plus free shipping on manufacturer website. See photos down below.
MULTI-MEDIA DOCK for Galaxy Tab™ 8.9, Model No: EDD-D1C9BEGSTA
MULTI-MEDIA DOCK for Galaxy Tab™ 8.9, Model No: EDD-D1C9BEGSTA
This dock fits perfectly to my 8.9 tab. Like the keyboard dock it has Samsung connector and 3.5mm jack passthrough. Same thing with charging the tab, you can do it by connecting your charger. When you connect it to your PC, you can transfer files to and from your tab. Both USB and SD-Card adapters - separate accessory - works as well. Very sleek and high quality looking design. If you can live with touch screen keyboard and you need a dock, this is the one for you. Price tag is $35 directly from manufacturer website.
Galaxy Tab 8.9 Leather Pouch, Model: EFC-1C9LBEBSTD
SGT8.9 is one of the thinnest tabs around so why not to enjoy it? That is why I purchased this pouch which perfectly protects my tab whenever not in my hands. The fit is perfect and material quality high, although I am not sure if this is genuine leather. But it is thick enough for years to come. Tab wont slip out of it uncontrolled, on the other hand it requires no effort to take it out of the pouch. I love it. Purchased directly from manufacturer website, worht every penny.
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FULL SIZE KEYBOARD DOCK, Model No: ECR-K15AWEGSTA
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My local Best Buy had the 10.1 keyboard and it was smaller than the picture of it I had in my head. From pictures, I just imagined it being a tad bulky and not very attractive. But it felt nice in my hands, felt pretty solid and well made. It even has a little sex appeal... a little. The keys feel and work well, very responsive and have a pleasant touch to them. Unfortunately, they did not have one for the 8.9 Tab. I might just have to order one of those bad boys. Although, a bluetooth keyboard/stand combo would be pretty awesome too. Hmmm... Decisions, decisions...
OK first off, apologies if this is long winded or if I should have posted this in the other accessory threads. I've had my Note 10.1 for five days now - case came the day I picked up the tablet (good timing!), and the USB adaptors arrived today.
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Blue Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 'Executive Plus' Faux Leather Case with Screen Protector and Stylus Pen Holder (Fits both Tablet Versions Note 10.1 N8000/N8010):
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-Exe...XVJ0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1353061991&sr=8-2
Packaging
The case arrived in a nondescript cardboard box inside another cardboard box (nobrand ). The insides were kept in shape by a foam insert. I also got a screen protector with this package (again, nobrand)
Usage
The case itself is really well made, the note slips inside a pouch and velcro'ed in, and the front cover folds backwards to form a stand. Access ports are unblocked, with generous openings for the cameras and sensors, as well as holes where the speakers are (smart!). Removing the S PEN from its slot is not very easy since there's no hole cut into the case for that. There is, however, a pen holder loop built on the top ridge of the case where your power buttons and I guess you could store the S PEN there, or buy another S PEN and keep it there (I'm tempted to do that)
The lid stays shut with the help of magnets built into the top edge of the case, seems sturdy. There are two slots for SD cards built into the inside of the case but I don't think I will use them - they're exposed when you flip the lid open to form the stand and I'm not too convinced the cards will stay where they are.
Overall, a good case, hard, slim, functional. And its a nice blue colour . Might not be as padded as other cases but it is light and does protect the tablet to some degree. The only real gripe I have with this case is the flap the lid slots into when using it as a stand. It's made of hard material, but it feels like it will go out of shape after extended periods of use. The screen protector is nothing to shout home about, it does what it does, protects the screen. Screen brightness is affected slightly by the protector though.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 SD Card and USB Adapter - Black:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-Gal...2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1353062038&sr=1-2
Packaging
Small box the size of cigarette cartons. Does say Samsung Galaxy Tab but it works just as well with the note. Comes with instruction sheet (!)
Usage
The USB adaptors are amazing. All plastic, good build quality, light weight. You get one 30pin to female USB connector, plus another 30pin to full sized SD card adaptor. Connected my camera direct to the note using the USB and it had no trouble reading it or transferring pictures from the camera's SD card. Same with other USB sticks. The SD card adaptor works in the same way except only for SD cards of course. Streaming movies was not an issue.
Only problems might be the 30pin itself. Feels like the slightest knock will bend it out of shape when its in the note. Overall I am really pleased with the adaptors, although they are a bit more expensive than the other brands and you'll need to carry both adaptors plus other bits compared to, for example, the eKit.
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Bonus - the Sony Ericsson MW-600 Bluetooth Stereo Headphones works amazingly well with the phone and Note 10.1. It has multipoint tech so you can have both devices connected to the headset - listening to music from the Note 10.1 then taking calls from the phone feels just right. Buy Tablet Talk and you won't need to take the phone out of your bag or pocket anymore.
Just remember to pair the Note 10.1 first, and THEN hold the call button on the headset to pair it with the phone, other wise it might not work. This particular headset is a bit "old" (released 2009, I bought it last year), and Sony had replaced it with another similar headset, Sony Smart Wireless Stereo Headset Pro. Not had the pleasure of using that yet but I don't plan to buy another headset until the MW600 breaks.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-Ericss...VZT4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1353081705&sr=8-2
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-Smart-...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1353081875&sr=1-1
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......feels like whatever savings I've made from buying the Note 10.1 have been sunk into accessories lol.
There was a case I saw a long time ago that seemed like it could be nice to have. As of today I started craving it and want to buy it.
It is case with a swivel hand strap on the back. This would allow for comfortable holding while drawing or carrying around. Allowing for working in Landscape or Portrait without any hand discomfort.
I had put the case on a wish list on Amazon, but I have since deleted it. Does anyone know of one? I am not having any luck finding on today.
Dumaru said:
There was a case I saw a long time ago that seemed like it could be nice to have. As of today I started craving it and want to buy it.
It is case with a swivel hand strap on the back. This would allow for comfortable holding while drawing or carrying around. Allowing for working in Landscape or Portrait without any hand discomfort.
I had put the case on a wish list on Amazon, but I have since deleted it. Does anyone know of one? I am not having any luck finding on today.
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I recently switched from a Note 10.1 to a Windows tablet, but also use it for drawing. Currently I am using a standard leather case with something called "hand-e-holder" attached. I got mine on Ebay, but Amazon sells it also. There is a pad(sort of like velcro) that attaches to the case or tablet. The handle then sticks to the pad, so the handle can be removed it needed. Whats also good is that it is very comfortable, and does not freely rotate when trying to draw.
I looked into a couple of other "handles" that either stick on or wrap around the device, but I think will fit your needs the best. When searching Amazon for the Hand-e-holder, if you look at the related products you'll find similar handles.
I tried cases that rotate but there's no resistance to it tends to rotate in every direction when trying to draw.
Hope that helps. Us artists, got to stick together.
rtan73 said:
I recently switched from a Note 10.1 to a Windows tablet, but also use it for drawing. Currently I am using a standard leather case with something called "hand-e-holder" attached. I got mine on Ebay, but Amazon sells it also. There is a pad(sort of like velcro) that attaches to the case or tablet. The handle then sticks to the pad, so the handle can be removed it needed. Whats also good is that it is very comfortable, and does not freely rotate when trying to draw.
I looked into a couple of other "handles" that either stick on or wrap around the device, but I think will fit your needs the best. When searching Amazon for the Hand-e-holder, if you look at the related products you'll find similar handles.
I tried cases that rotate but there's no resistance to it tends to rotate in every direction when trying to draw.
Hope that helps. Us artists, got to stick together.
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Yeah, I have seen those around. Guess that is what I shall end up going with Thanks!
I was wanting to get a Windows Surface Pro 2. I think having a drawing tablet you can ACTUALLY install Photoshop on... man... would be nice. But the setup is not quite in my budget right now heh.
Dumaru said:
Yeah, I have seen those around. Guess that is what I shall end up going with Thanks!
I was wanting to get a Windows Surface Pro 2. I think having a drawing tablet you can ACTUALLY install Photoshop on... man... would be nice. But the setup is not quite in my budget right now heh.
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I went with a manufacturer refurbished Samsung Ativ 700T. It has the same specs as the Surface Pro 2, but is lighter, does not get as hot, a bit better battery life, and a 12" screen. That extra 2" makes a difference when using Photoshop with palettes. I got mine from an online retailer off off Ebay for $600. I use a wacom pen and it works the same as it would with the standard drawing tablet.
Just for preformance reference, I use Photoshop CS6 (64bit)on it. My files are around 80mb, with around 30-50 layers, and a dpi of 300. No real lag unless using a large brush. If you a fast sketcher you might get some lag, but at that sketch stage my image rez is usually at 72dpi so I don't have an issue.
If you have any specific question about my setup don't be afraid to ask. I'm always willing to help out a fellow artist. I did a lot of research on all the competing tablets. Plus I had the same decisions to make when purchasing mine.
On a side note, the best painting apps for Android are, Layerpaint HD, Sketchbook Pro, and Infinite Painter(note edition). LayerPaint HD is probably my favorite because of the tool set and the interface is the most similar to Photoshop. Sketchbook Pro and Infinite Painter have brushes that simulate actual brushes more realistically. Clover Paint is also interesting. Its the only one where you can set up the interface with custom shortcuts(to brushes and such). Its not very intuitive though.
Also if you didn't know you can use a actual wacom pen (UP-801E) with the Note. The eraser functions as an eraser and some of the apps use the side switch. Plus because it is bigger it is easier to hold for long periods. The pen is discontinued but you can still find some on Ebay and other online retailers.
The new S4 is marketed as to use with a keyboard, preferably the original samsung keyboard cover. In multiple reviews I've read you can use this cover in only one position. What I would like to know is if you can flip the keyboard completely over (360 degrees) as I would do intuitively when using it as a drawing block using the S Pen.
Wondering that too, I've pre-ordered so will get the keyboard cover free a few weeks after I get the device, so potentially it'll be unprotected during that time. I'll probably buy a case from Amazon (seen one for around £6) to see me through.
From what I saw in store, yes the keyboard can flip over behind the device.
Though I did find this interesting on the Tab S3 the little 1/3 flap behind the tablet secured to the back side of the device automatically, pretty well to hold it in place if you flipped the keyboard over behind the screen. The S4 did not, and there was a little extra slop in the case because of this. Course it might be the security device holding it down but its just something I noticed.
Well, yes and no. It can but backwards. It would have been nice if it was able to fold back with the tablet's back against the keyboard but it actually flips over so that the keys are at the bottom and the tablet is at the top. I'm unsure if this does damage to the keys but its not optimal.
Silly question but...
why not just use the otg cable, plug in your logitech module, and use your logitech keyboard and mouse? For the rare times I need a keyboard, that's what I do. Then the tablet is still easily used as you always would, flip, landscape, etc.
just a thought.
AsItLies said:
Silly question but...
why not just use the otg cable, plug in your logitech module, and use your logitech keyboard and mouse? For the rare times I need a keyboard, that's what I do. Then the tablet is still easily used as you always would, flip, landscape, etc.
just a thought.
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That is a silly question because many folks will use this as a traditional portable tablet as well as an occassional desktop machine. When you are out and about with your expensive tablet, you need a case to protect it from accidents, but this case also needs to be convenient. Leather wallet / folio cases are ideal for this, but (most) obviously don't feature a keyboard. Given how slippery this tablet is, with its all glass rear, I'm guessing that accidents may be relatively frequent!
So the OPs original question is pefectly valid. What is the likely durability of the keyboard when folded right over and sat on the users lap, for example, playing Pokemon on a bus? Perhaps, maybe, the keyboard case is an expensive gimmick and a standard leather wallet case would be a much better option (if such a thing actually exists yet)? The real leather case on my Galaxy NotePro 12.2 has served me extremely well over the years.
Yemble said:
That is a silly question because many folks will use this as a traditional portable tablet as well as an occassional desktop machine. When you are out and about with your expensive tablet, you need a case to protect it from accidents, but this case also needs to be convenient. Leather wallet / folio cases are ideal for this, but obviously don't feature a keyboard. Given how slippery this tablet is, with its all glass rear, I'm guessing that accidents may be relatively frequent!
So the OPs original question is pefectly valid. What is the likely durability of the keyboard when folded right over and sat on the users lap, for example, playing Pokemon on a bus? Perhaps, maybe, the keyboard case is an expensive gimmick and a standard leather wallet case would be a much better option (if such a thing actually exists yet)? The leather case on my Galaxy NotePro 12.2 has served me extremely well over the years.
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Who said the OP question wasn't valid? Who said not to use a case?
I'm merely suggesting an alternative for those of us who don't play "Pokemon on a bus", for example.
AsItLies said:
Who said the OP question wasn't valid? Who said not to use a case?
I'm merely suggesting an alternative for those of us who don't play "Pokemon on a bus", for example.
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Personally, I never play Pokemon, however, my daughter does on her commute to work... and the Tab S4 is her tablet Cables and peripherals are totally impractical in this particular usage case. Everyone has different requirements. Anyway, her "free" keyboard case has just been delivered today, so I'll check it out tonight.
Yemble said:
Everyone has different requirements. .
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thank you for making my point.
AsItLies said:
thank you for making my point.
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You are welcome.
However, this is an interesting point for discussion, as to how folk plan to make use of their new investment. From what I can work out from my daughter, at home it will be docked into a Cable Matters USB-C hub and used to stream movies over an Ethernet LAN connection, to her HDMI TV, amongst numerous other things. At work, she will use it as a desktop with the keyboard case and a bluetooth mouse. I've already described her commute.
If it were mine, I'd be using it as a passenger navigation device, along with AlpineQuest and a full set of OSGB maps, which is what I currently do with my aging NotePro.
Now that I've received the keyboard case I can confirm that the case can be flipped in such a way that the keyboard faces up, into the rear of the case when using as a traditional tablet. In this mode, the footprint of the tablet extends along a long edge by 38mm, which is due to the way the "fold" works.
Alternatively, it can be flipped with the keyboard facing down, which only extends the footprint by 10mm along the same edge.
First impressions are that it adds a fair bit of weight to the tablet, mainly due to good build quality. The case is pretty solid, but not padded, so it may not be great at absorbing shocks, say from a drop! The keyboard is compact, but has a reasonable feel. Note, that the pen is essential for using the keyboard with DeX as there is no trackpad.
Is it worth the RRP? Err, no, however, as a pre-order "freebe", I've got no grounds to complain.