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SGP Leinwand case review - clip + smartcover

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. =/

*ignore-accidental double post*

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.
akarol said:
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

Jnn1 said:
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!
#sold#

SGS2 Leather flip Case

I Just received the leather flip case from Ebay. It's really cheap i got mine for 1 pound. For 1 pound it looks really premium.
Inside has a soft touch and feeling, so your screen is safe. It fits really nice and won't come off easy. i can access all the buttons with ease no problem there. The flip snaps with a magnet so loving that one. The only bad thing for now is that it makes the phone look really long .
HQ Images: https://picasaweb.google.com/112978130120384694054/SGS2LeatherFlipCase?authkey=Gv1sRgCP_s14LQ-9_omAE
Link: http://www.ebay.nl/itm/170704325384?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_1576wt_922
Any question, just ask

Have you tried the extended battery?

TheDarkAngel666 said:
Have you tried the extended battery?
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It won't fit. The case grabs the phone from top and left and right on the bottom. The extra big battery wouldn't make it fit . The size is perfect fit for the stock size.

£1? :O
That's crazy. I've never trusted these cheap "leather" cases (bad experience with my Desire HD) but if you're saying this is good then I may be tempted to invest
Can you confirm that you can remove the phone from the casing that holds the phone (attached to leather-y material) with ease?
Thanks

I have one of these but in black, I also have two plastic cases. The only problem is that I never use them. I've became so accustomed to the ultra-thin design of the sgs2 that when I put a case onto it it feels like I'm holding a brick. But, I've gotta say, it is very nice. Also another problem is that if you keep putting the case on and removing it it can damage the side buttons, one of my volume buttons is the slightest bit weaker now.

MamaSaidWhat? said:
£1? :O
That's crazy. I've never trusted these cheap "leather" cases (bad experience with my Desire HD) but if you're saying this is good then I may be tempted to invest
Can you confirm that you can remove the phone from the casing that holds the phone (attached to leather-y material) with ease?
Thanks
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inside the leather case there is a hard case that's snaps the phone. it's really easy to put in in and also to take out. You have to put some little pressure from the top and it pops out.
Like I said it has a great quality for 1£ it's not premium leather but it works well.
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I have one of these but in black, I also have two plastic cases. The only problem is that I never use them. I've became so accustomed to the ultra-thin design of the sgs2 that when I put a case onto it it feels like I'm holding a brick. But, I've gotta say, it is very nice. Also another problem is that if you keep putting the case on and removing it it can damage the side buttons, one of my volume buttons is the slightest bit weaker now.
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I agree on the bulk thing. It makes the phone little bigger but it still looks great.
What do you mean with the volume buttons? The buttons don't touch the case at all. there is a small gap between the case and the volume button.

if i'd known about this case i would have tried it first over the samsung official leather case. the official one clamps so tight that after a few removal cycles the bottom section of my phone creaks
which is unfortunate because it fits so well. (another downside, however, was the hole for the headphone jack was very small, so large fat jacks wouldn't fit...)

commodoor said:
inside the leather case there is a hard case that's snaps the phone. it's really easy to put in in and also to take out. You have to put some little pressure from the top and it pops out.
Like I said it has a great quality for 1£ it's not premium leather but it works well.
I agree on the bulk thing. It makes the phone little bigger but it still looks great.
What do you mean with the volume buttons? The buttons don't touch the case at all. there is a small gap between the case and the volume button.
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I mean when removing the case, it's quite tight isn't it? So when you take it off the opposing side (opposing to the side that you're removing) puts a lot of pressure on the other side. so that when you move the case down so that the plastic interacts with the buttons (power or volume) it puts a lot of pressure on them. sorry if that made no sense I couldn't really think of a way to explain it.

The problem with Flip Covers...

1. Unable to hold and operate it with the thumb of the hand that is holding it, must use two hand;
2. Yes you can fold the cover back to use your thumb, but this will eventually make the edge worn off easily, and also create ugly lines along the edge surface
Any comments?

Tried it for a day and found out it's very annoying. It protects the screen from dust and all but it also makes it more harder to hold the phone, let alone do any business with it.

ashn2k said:
Tried it for a day and found out it's very annoying. It protects the screen from dust and all but it also makes it more harder to hold the phone, let alone do any business with it.
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Yes, this is the problem of all horizontally-opened covers like Zenus, not just the Samsung flip-cover.

Same here. I used another flip cover case (from another third-party vendor that I shall not name). Very elegant and beautiful case, but the flip cover always stands in the way of me operating the phone. I got tired of it after a few days, and switched back to my slim case (which only covers the back).
After all, this device is phone first, tablet second. I need to be able to quickly access it to take phone calls, send messages, etc., without the hassle of constantly opening the flip cover.
But to give the flip-cover case some credit, it is very nice for reading an ebook on the Note. It makes the device feel like a real paperback. You can actually hold on to the flip cover with your left hand and read.

Totally agree. Waiting for my tpu case to come in.... Andmy sgp ultra crystal screen protector.
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Great tough case!

TOUGH CASE for Samsung Galaxy S3
by Case Mate
(I cant post a link since I dont have 10 posts yet)
I bought it with the phone and Im really glad I did it..
it protects the phone really good (from behind and sides, there is no shield for the front)
it takes a few trys to understand how to put the phone inside, but once you understand its very simple
it doesn't cost much to my opinion and it worth it!
it is also looks very good I think..
Hope you'd like it

Thanks, I'll have to look into that.

ItayH said:
TOUGH CASE for Samsung Galaxy S3
by Case Mate
(I cant post a link since I dont have 10 posts yet)
I bought it with the phone and Im really glad I did it..
it protects the phone really good (from behind and sides, there is no shield for the front)
it takes a few trys to understand how to put the phone inside, but once you understand its very simple
it doesn't cost much to my opinion and it worth it!
it is also looks very good I think..
Hope you'd like it
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Pls tell me how to put this case on, I've got 1 on my SII but as I like to swap the batteries at work (12hr shifts) its a nitemare taking it off & putting it back on again???
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I gotta say, i picked it up as a temporary case and I love this thing.
getting the phone in: put rubber on first, hold phone horizontal and kind of upside down...please volume rockers in first then give power button side a little stretch out on the hard plastic and push in (its not bad at all once you understand the concept)
taking it off: the key for me is place left hand thumb on left hand side of phone, put pointer on top of phone (silicone part) and place middle finger in the speaker hole and push ( I can get it off without almost any struggle at all that way) ....or use left hand thumb on left hand side and left hand pointer in speaker hole while using right hand to pull that corner of the silicone and phone out.

If you think thats a good case, check out the Phantom.

artman540 said:
If you think thats a good case, check out the Phantom.
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had it before the tough
its too big and bulky, WAY too wide and the micro usb port cover is in general a pita to get to go in right, especially on the fly, and the screen protector portion can't be removed (like the otterbox) and replace with either nothing or a regular screen protector, marks up way to easy not to mention after removing and replacing the screen cover a few times for cleaning, it keeps lifting on the bottom right of my phone and doesn't always register my screen press until i reset the cover.

I prefer to Galaxy S3 Flip Case,it replaces the stock battery door with a new cover which looks identical, but includes a soft front flap that folds over the 4.8-inch display protecting it from scratches.

rorzad said:
I prefer to Galaxy S3 Flip Case,it replaces the stock battery door with a new cover which looks identical, but includes a soft front flap that folds over the 4.8-inch display protecting it from scratches.
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I dont rly like flip cases... not that comfortable..
If you want to protect the front from scratches there are the nylon screen-protectors.
It works great for me

ItayH said:
I dont rly like flip cases... not that comfortable..
If you want to protect the front from scratches there are the nylon screen-protectors.
It works great for me
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I also think that the nylon screen-protectors are a good choice, and I also use this to protect my phone

Thought on the official book cover case?

Does anyone who has owned this case for a bit have any opinion on it? How is the quality and such?
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No protection for the bottom part of the tablet. Closing the case does not ensure the screen is actually protected as the part the screen is covered with can slide off of it. Dumped it quickly.

Szadzik said:
No protection for the bottom part of the tablet. Closing the case does not ensure the screen is actually protected as the part the screen is covered with can slide off of it. Dumped it quickly.
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I do agree with some of the comments above however it is my case of choice. I sold a quality noreve leather case and stuck with the original Samsung book cover case as my daily driver with a solution to full protection using another protective case along with it.
See my comments with pictures on the following thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1923176&highlight=original+book+cover

HasC said:
I do agree with some of the comments above however it is my case of choice. I sold a quality noreve leather case and stuck with the original Samsung book cover case as my daily driver with a solution to full protection using another protective case along with it.
See my comments with pictures on the following thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1923176&highlight=original+book+cover
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You compromise portability by using two of those together. Check the one that was made by Samsung for Galaxy Tab 10.1 with a flap over the bottom part of the device and see how you could avoid using two cases instead of one.

Thank you for your feedback! Where do you get the fancy pen? I really like the thin form of the case. Can see it really well in your pictures.
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Szadzik said:
You compromise portability by using two of those together. Check the one that was made by Samsung for Galaxy Tab 10.1 with a flap over the bottom part of the device and see how you could avoid using two cases instead of one.
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Yes indeed it was a compromise however the weight of the two together was roughly the same as the leather case I had so for me did not matter. This setup gives me reassuarnce that even after a hard drop, the tablet should be safe whilst transporting as it is whilst on the move, that I am more likely to drop it. Once it it is in the office or at home, it is kept on the desk or on my bed without much risk of dropping and then I have the lightest and practical cover for my specific needs.
I have also purchased another bag that has a secure slot for any 10" tablet with padding around it and is used when I need to carry more than just my tablet with me and similarly when I take the tablet out, it is usually at a desk, this also eliminates the need for me to carry the second housing.
At the time of me buying my case, the one with the securing flap was not available otherwise I probably would have purchased that one instead. Having said that, I still probably would have bought a secondary case for transporting as the Samsung ones are too thin for real protection but are the most practical in my opinion.
The moral here is, if you are considering buying one of these thin cases, it is advisable to consider a second protective case or buy a fully protective leather / pu case that is adequately padded with the downside of it making the tablet feel a lot heavier.

gophy said:
Does anyone who has owned this case for a bit have any opinion on it? How is the quality and such?
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I currently have the White GALAXY Note 10.1, and I had a faux leather case (generic) from Amazon, and gave it about 2 months of use.
After that I decided to risk my money and bet on the official book cover (in white, as well).
I must say it is extremely durable and gorgeous. It has, somehow, a corporate look, it's extremely thin and the back is well protected.
The cover, on the insides, has a thin and soft veil-like texture, and it sort of acts as a screen cleaner, each time you lift up the front part of the cover. (only applies to naked screen).
All in all, it's durable, I have the white for 2 months now and it's still the same pristine white as it was when it came in the box.
It's resistant and the writing position just works (no Steve Jobs quote intended).
If you have doubts, well, I recommend it!

official Samsung case is good looking, nice design, ****y quality and protection - mine is getting bubless by time on margins - squeezing it does remove them but wtf?! I recommend looking for something else !

I have been using the case for abouta week. I also havea screen protector on the tablet.
pros:
Very light weight
Feels good
Offers several viewing angles, when it works. See cons
Cons:
Magnets are not very strong and don't always hold it in the more up upright position.
Does not positively close, so it can expose your screen in a bag or back pack..
That said, I've been trying other solutions and none seem quite right. I have a gel case thatI bought to bulk up the tab to fit in a cheap cardboard folio usb keyboard case I have left over from another tablet. Although not very elegant, I thinkI will use it for travel as I can use the keyboard on airplanes, it provides extra protection, andI can remove three tablet with the gel case for just walking around. Just need a sturdy OTG and this set up is still less expensive than the official Samsung cover, unless you snag one of the 34.00$ deals from Amazon.
I've also tried the BT keyboard cover. Someone just needs to make one, who had actually useda tablet. Put the same clips in both sides so you don't have one that interferes with the space bar, make the shift and cap keys smaller so the keys can geta bit bigger and fall under you fingers, providea deeper trough so the tab is steadier and the back rest can be redesigned to help with that. I'm sure ZAGG will figure it out.
Finally because of the cons of the Samsung, I am thinking of ordering one of the knock offs that has the flap that closes on the back like the one for the tab10. I think I've seen it where the while thing, flap included, rolls like the iPad cover.
Finally, Samsung needs to work out the magnet thing, offer a smart cover, which should at least be possible with the phone variants.
I guess the simple answer to you question is mixed feelings about the official cover.
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deecee52 said:
I have been using the case for abouta week. I also havea screen protector on the tablet.
pros:
Very light weight
Feels good
Offers several viewing angles, when it works. See cons
Cons:
Magnets are not very strong and don't always hold it in the more up upright position.
Does not positively close, so it can expose your screen in a bag or back pack..
That said, I've been trying other solutions and none seem quite right. I have a gel case thatI bought to bulk up the tab to fit in a cheap cardboard folio usb keyboard case I have left over from another tablet. Although not very elegant, I thinkI will use it for travel as I can use the keyboard on airplanes, it provides extra protection, andI can remove three tablet with the gel case for just walking around. Just need a sturdy OTG and this set up is still less expensive than the official Samsung cover, unless you snag one of the 34.00$ deals from Amazon.
I've also tried the BT keyboard cover. Someone just needs to make one, who had actually useda tablet. Put the same clips in both sides so you don't have one that interferes with the space bar, make the shift and cap keys smaller so the keys can geta bit bigger and fall under you fingers, providea deeper trough so the tab is steadier and the back rest can be redesigned to help with that. I'm sure ZAGG will figure it out.
Finally because of the cons of the Samsung, I am thinking of ordering one of the knock offs that has the flap that closes on the back like the one for the tab10. I think I've seen it where the while thing, flap included, rolls like the iPad cover.
Finally, Samsung needs to work out the magnet thing, offer a smart cover, which should at least be possible with the phone variants.
I guess the simple answer to you question is mixed feelings about the official cover.
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I ordered two knockoffs for wife and I. When it gets in from China, official covers go back to Best Buy. They offer virtually no protection and are so not worth the $50 each I paid for two.

I have a question to book cover owners: is it possible to rest your wrist on the tablet while taking notes when book cover is in the position like on the attached screen shot? Or your hand is to heavy and you and the magnet will slip of the back?

I would say that that position is ideal for typing and not the best position for resting the palm on especially if you are heavy handed as it's not really designed for taking heavy loads.
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That's not good to hear - that case was next on my shopping list :/
I'm looking for a case that could handle my wrist when taking notes in a position like on the previous screen shoot, probably I will take a look at this one: puro case unfortunately it looks like no one from xda forums is using this one :/

One thing I notice with this case is that it does not cover the camera. I really like that. If you pick it up please review it!
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That's not good to hear - that case was next on my shopping list :/
I'm looking for a case that could handle my wrist when taking notes in a position like on the previous screen shoot, probably I will take a look at this one: puro case unfortunately it looks like no one from xda forums is using this one :/
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gophy said:
One thing I notice with this case is that it does not cover the camera. I really like that. If you pick it up please review it!
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This case does in fact cover the camera when folded back.

Does it? Do you have a picture of that?
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This case does in fact cover the camera when folded back.
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I can confirm that yes when the case is folded the back camera is covered. In order to take a picture with back camera you would need to hold up the flap while pushing the on screen capture. Not as difficult as it sounds but you look stupid doing it. I mean if your taking pictures in public with your tablet you look like a tool already so it shouldn't bother you to much. Ill get a picture on here soon.
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