My wife and I teamed up and made a leather case for my G-Tablet. Turned out pretty good. Used an old second-hand leather jacket that was given to me years ago for free that I never wore, a book from work that somebody was throwing away and cut it up for the covers, and a little elastic we had laying around. We had enough leather from the old jacket to make two cases actually, and I am finishing the second one. I used a downsized 3 ring binder for the second one and it will be nice also. Here are some pics of the first one...
Wow, that looks really, really good. I'd buy that if it was available lol.
Nice work, looks classy.
Looks good
Thats a good idea. Nice
Thanks for the comments! It is holding up well with daily use. Her idea to put the seam across there. People see me carrying it now and have been asking me "Is that iPad?" Then I say what it is and open the case...which always seams to lead to people having no clue that there were other viable tablets out there. Then I show em the speed and interface and tell them the differences, and they are usually wondering why iPads cost so much more... BTW - I sold my new 4th gen iPod touch to buy the G-tablet and have not regreted it
Good job!
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Thanks for the comments!....................................... ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................BTW - I sold my new 4th gen iPod touch to buy the G-tablet and have not regreted it
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Love this part
Great Leather case too!
Very impressive, I just wish I was a better tailor. How many hours did it take you for each?
Wow, that is very nice. You guys got skills! Maybe beter then my nunchuck skills...
Great Job. You should look to mass produce it. I would get one too.
Looks nice
Wow, I had to resurrect this thread. That case looks super cool. I'm sure you don't have a lot of time on your hands, but would you mind giving me/us a brief Tutorial on how to make one? I would really love to try it out.
Thanks,
Scott
Now that's some Suzy Homemaker gangsta sh*t right there! LOL
I have trouble sewing a button onto my shirt. Nothing but props.
That is so awsome! Not only do you have a personalized cover you can be proud of, but you reused something that were otherwise useless. Its green and classy!
how much leather do you think you used?
I wonder if he sold his tablet. No responce yet :-(
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Anyone tried this one ?
http://www.ion-factory.com/htc_01.html?gclid=CIew9ayX_5kCFRISzAod63lREQ
Would be interested as well. Especially how thick it makes the device. Unfortunately there are no hi-res pictures on the website.
Photos do not really show a lot of detail. So like Georgeous2008 interested to hear from someone who has parted with the cash and tried it.
Point of view design, it pretty much reminds of the Vaja Cases, however, I'm a bit disappointed that the camera part is so much revealed. A little hole would have been sufficient and would provide more protection...
Ordered it
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Anyone tried this one ?
http://www.ion-factory.com/htc_01.html?gclid=CIew9ayX_5kCFRISzAod63lREQ
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I just ordered the leather grip, it looks businessy just waiting for it to be delivered!
guys before you order it wait for me to review it.....
I have been in touch with ion factory and they are sending me two cases for review....
the leather grip
and organizer
the organizer is not on there website at the moment but it will be on early next week.....
my youtube channel is here: http://www.youtube.com/thewidgetkid
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guys before you order it wait for me to review it.....
I have been in touch with ion factory and they are sending me two cases for review....
the leather grip
and organizer
the organizer is not on there website at the moment but it will be on early next week.....
my youtube channel is here: http://www.youtube.com/thewidgetkid
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waiting on your reviews -- hoping to see them soon. cheers
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guys before you order it wait for me to review it.....
I have been in touch with ion factory and they are sending me two cases for review....
the leather grip
and organizer
the organizer is not on there website at the moment but it will be on early next week.....
my youtube channel is here: http://www.youtube.com/thewidgetkid
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Thanks for the clip . It shows me enough: I would not buy either of them.
chainbolt said:
Thanks for the clip . It shows me enough: I would not buy either of them.
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why not, if i may ask? I think the touch hd cases made by ion are pretty good, from first impressions...
the reviews will be coming soon...
but let me say......
i know i said it was nice in the first video....
but...
this is probably one of the cheapest build quality cases out there....
wait for the video review for more.
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why not, if i may ask? I think the touch hd cases made by ion are pretty good, from first impressions...
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First of all the price (did you check?). The leather case I am now using was half of that. Secondly the 2 flimsy strips that hold the front cover look bad, and I doubt they will last long.
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the reviews will be coming soon...
but let me say......
i know i said it was nice in the first video....
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Once or twice - one day you must count them!
the impulse buyer side of me recently won this battle -- i went ahead and got the case (that video review was taking a while) hehe
my thoughts ..
1) love the front. simple but very classy pattern. sleek. not bulky at all.
2) hate the button on the back. makes the case bulky and it's not very easy to open every time. it would've been a whole lot more sleek if they found a way to make the case without a button of that size (perhaps a magnetic snap mechanism or something, i dunno).
3) too expensive. i say it's not worth the price. times like these make me regret being too impulsive when i shop online haha.
Agreee
vince_b said:
the impulse buyer side of me recently won this battle -- i went ahead and got the case (that video review was taking a while) hehe
my thoughts ..
1) love the front. simple but very classy pattern. sleek. not bulky at all.
2) hate the button on the back. makes the case bulky and it's not very easy to open every time. it would've been a whole lot more sleek if they found a way to make the case without a button of that size (perhaps a magnetic snap mechanism or something, i dunno).
3) too expensive. i say it's not worth the price. times like these make me regret being too impulsive when i shop online haha.
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I totally agree with "Vince B" The case is really good but it doesn't worth the price at all. I don't like the button either, anytime I open d case, I'm always scared of it ripping out (which will happen one day) since it's attached to a thin leather which is glued to the plastic back.
I've just received a mail from them, telling me that they have finally developped a fairly good case.
see http://www.pielframa-france.com/etuis-htc-touch-pro-ii-imagnum-rouge.htm
Good conception, keyboard usable...
Yeah man, good I agree but for me I think it's a bit old fashion...AND EXPENSIVE LIKE HELL!!! lol but those who ready to spend that much for a case yeah...it's good
Very nice case! I'm waiting for Vaja to make a Classic though.
How are you supposed to use the keyboard on that thing?
Edit: "Not compatible with T-mobile version" ..nevermind
Holy moly, looks like you're putting your unit in a hot dog bun. That is one buttugly case. Hey, it's my opinion. It looks like it would make the entire thing SO bulky that it would stick out really far.
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Holy moly, looks like you're putting your unit in a hot dog bun. That is one buttugly case. Hey, it's my opinion. It looks like it would make the entire thing SO bulky that it would stick out really far.
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LMAO agreed. That thing is hugemongous. I am also waiting for a Vaja case. I know they are pricey. But my psp, x51v, and ipod touch could use a friend LOL
Im reading here about many cqses but I just cant find the best. I need a case that lets every port open, looks nice , has multyangles and that it doesnt cost a lot. I need it as soon as posible becuse my tablet is hlme and its really hard to hold it for 3 hours in my hands Thank you.
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Im reading here about many cqses but I just cant find the best. I need a case that lets every port open, looks nice , has multyangles and that it doesnt cost a lot. I need it as soon as posible becuse my tablet is hlme and its really hard to hold it for 3 hours in my hands Thank you.
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Still wanting on a general consensus as well...I guess the "official case isn't getting good reviews...
Thank you all on your suggestions -.-. Anyway I think I will go fora microfibre case from amazon.
Here's a nice leather one for $19.95
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110709890057&hlp=false
IMO - Check out the rooCASE on Amazon if you want a multi-angle style. From what I can tell, it is the "Best" in terms of quality. There are a few other multi-angle cases out there such as what you find on eBay but they do not appear to be made as well. JMO but the ACase for example just looks really cheap in comparison.
I've ordered the roo case as well but it's taking foooooooorever to get here.
I think you might like this one. It has a lot of space, and it can actually detach if you don't want to hold on to the whole case while using it. This company gave me a free stylus since I ordered one of their cases. I love the black but if you want another color, then I think they have a brown too.
Hope this helps.
http://www.amazon.com/Asus-Rotating...?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1310056761&sr=1-20
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I think you might like this one. It has a lot of space, and it can actually detach if you don't want to hold on to the whole case while using it. This company gave me a free stylus since I ordered one of their cases. I love the black but if you want another color, then I think they have a brown too.
Hope this helps.
How do you like the Amazon case you linked to? I have been considering that exact one. What is your opinion? How sturdy is it? Is the rotary/detach option really useful? Debating between this an a standard leather case because seems more durable/protective but doesn't offer rotary feature or detaching case...
Thanks.
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I think you might like this one.
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Thanks for that recommendation. Looks like it kinda gives you a tablet sleeve too, built in.
I don't use portrait mode very much, but the ability to detach is a huge plus. Is it possible to fold the flap all the way back, so you have the case still attached, but use the tablet as a handheld?
From the picture, it looks like it attaches to the case via a button...is that secure? I've seen others that use two velcro disks...those seem more secure.
I just purchased that one last night. I'll come back and share my thoughts once I receive it around early next week.
Edit: I got the brown one
Hey guys not sure if anyone is interested in a case that makes your tablet look like a book but if you are, Just put in your requests so they can make it for the Prime. I myself like the composition notebook one.
See it here:
http://shop.portenzo.com/product-p/compostition-ipad_2-case.htm
Matt
Hello I was just browsing your site and I really like what your product seems to offer. Will you be making any for the Asus Transformer Prime in the future?
10:44 am
Scotty Scott
Currently there are no plans to make a case for that model. However, the more requests we get the more likely we will make it.
I gotta admit, that's pretty cool. Kinda useless if you have a dock but cool still.
Got one of these for my fruitpad. Great quality cases. Ill put in a request.
They look really nice. As you have one to reference, how much thickness do they add, roughly, compared to the thickness of the enclosed device?
I hope our 2 requests makes them run to make them lol
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I like it, however I like the BookBook case better!! I wish they make it for the prime.
I had a dodo case on my ipad 2
http://www.dodocase.com/collections/dodocase
I like the BOOKBOOK and DODO as well but we need to request them to make these and they will need many requests is the point
Cmon guys a little help here. Write in even if you dont want it. We only have 1 choice as of now a leather portfolio
I just emailed them, hopefully more people do the same!
Lets hope they do
My coworker has this. Seems pretty cool but kind of thick (bout 3/4 inch) however very light. Another thing you might wanna know is it doesn't prop up so basically its just acts as a case. The inside frame is wood with rubber in each corner to hold the I pad. Seems pretty secure as he had a hard time taking it out to show me the case.
Something like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqesTZRGwyQ&context=C38b7f16ADOEgsToPDskKBMFMK6BjkFCi6z3oqRqDJ would be perfect for my needs. Something I can proudly take to the office that doesn't look like it was purchased at the local Dollar Store.
Sorry for the rant but the lack of quality accessories for this tablet is killing me.
Apparently no one wants to put money into a device that may not even survive a few months. You will only get the low end stuff really. Everyone knows Apple is the real deal and isn't going anywhere....so it is a sure bet to invest. Remember, you don't need to sell Apple stock, it sells itself.
I have yet to buy one, but this is one of the few I have seen that says it is actual leather.
http://www.skindigitalstore.com/categories/ASUS-Transformer-Prime-TF201/
If you get one and like it let me know.
My friend has a roocase for his og nd its very nice.. Here is a link to one, but they make several. I like this one because the tablet is in a "detachable" sleeve. (I have a substantially similar version made by MiniSuit but it's very cheap leather - looks fine from any distance, but for $14 I know it's not good quality - it serves a purpose and looks fine for my needs.
Anyway..... check Roocase. I've seen and handled that brand and think it is nice. MUCH nicer than most anything else available. If you don't like it, return it.
I have the Caseen Skinny and it's great.
tuff-luv.com has some great albeit pricey leather cases for not only the Prime Tablet but also the Tablet and Keyboard.
The real question is: "Where are all the quality non-leather cases?"
There are tons of options for leather cases with varying degrees of quality, but there are practically no non-leather cases.
I have the cheaper poetic/mono case and it has been great. No complaints.
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Apparently no one wants to put money into a device that may not even survive a few months. You will only get the low end stuff really. Everyone knows Apple is the real deal and isn't going anywhere....so it is a sure bet to invest. Remember, you don't need to sell Apple stock, it sells itself.
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How is it only going to last a few months? They are releasing the tf 700 in a couple of months, but that will be the same size so if anything the lifetime will be expanded more that it normally would be.
Also this is a good case, I got the exact same type just from a different company called Acase, because it was cheaper priced.
http://www.amazon.com/MoKo-Slim-Fit...3G3I/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1329613477&sr=8-3
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I have yet to buy one, but this is one of the few I have seen that says it is actual leather.
http://www.skindigitalstore.com/categories/ASUS-Transformer-Prime-TF201/
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thanks for the link but for $17.95 I have my suspicions on the quality of leather
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Also this is a good case, I got the exact same type just from a different company called Acase, because it was cheaper priced.
http://www.amazon.com/MoKo-Slim-Fit...3G3I/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1329613477&sr=8-3
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Yes I already have the Acase and I'm not impressed by the leather
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I have the cheaper poetic/mono case and it has been great. No complaints.
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Looks a lot like the case from Caseen.
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tuff-luv.com has some great albeit pricey leather cases for not only the Prime Tablet but also the Tablet and Keyboard.
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I had the tuff-luv case for the TF-101 and the quality was really nice but it was more geared towards using the dock so the bottom edge was fully exposed.
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Yes, I've been looking at this one but I'm cautious on pulling the trigger. Read a review on another forum and the quality of leather was in question.
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My friend has a roocase for his og nd its very nice.. Here is a link to one, but they make several. I like this one because the tablet is in a "detachable" sleeve. (I have a substantially similar version made by MiniSuit but it's very cheap leather - looks fine from any distance, but for $14 I know it's not good quality - it serves a purpose and looks fine for my needs.
Anyway..... check Roocase. I've seen and handled that brand and think it is nice. MUCH nicer than most anything else available. If you don't like it, return it.
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I also looked at the Roocase but I am concerned of the thickness the case would add to the tablet.
I also purchased the Mini Suit case to hold me over and agree that it's made of very very very cheap looking pleather.
So my search continues
I bought this case off of eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/260938668106?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
I have several cases from this guy on our Kindles, Nooks, iPad and now TFP. Have had some for over a year and there are holding up great.
The two problems I have with this case is that it will not charge closed or when sitting in landscape as shown.
I was skeptical about different cases i kept finding online. But after taking a proper look at this one --> "GreatShield Multi-Stand Leather Protective Folio Case for ASUS TF201 Eee Pad Transformer Prime"
I went ahead and ordered it. It cost me 20pounds and was shipped from the US. In terms of quality, It is way better than any leather case for any tablet I have seen so far including those for the ipad (and I mean it). I asked someone @ my UNI to guess how much it cost me and he said "probably 70pounds". My point is, it is of the best quality, it looks sleek, professional and prestigious. Even better is the fact that it is tailor made for the transformer prime so all ports are accessible. Its design also doesn't cover up the bezel like most other tablet cases do (something i dislike with a passion).
I trust that if you go ahead and get it, you will not regret it. Here's the amazon UK link
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B006RML5ZO/ref=oh_o02_s00_i00_details
If you live in the US, you can search for it on amazon.com.
I hope this helps.
Cheers mate.
Thanks for the info jdeltree, unfortunately I have already purchased & tried this case
http://www.amazon.com/TF201-Transfo...3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1330033453&sr=1-3
which looks fairly similar and was not happy with the design. Used it for 10 minutes and went back to the cheap minisuit.
Most of my cases in the past did cover the bezel and I kind of got used to that.
I may just bite the bullet and try the Caseen one. At this rate I will end up with a drawer full of these cases in search for the right one.
Going to give the Acase another try tonight to see if I can get used to it.
The saddle leather one coming soon from tuff-luv looks promising. 99£, but saddle leather is a top quality product. Once a picture is available, ill probably order one, as long as I can get it to the states.
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Yea, I love the look of that saddle leather one. Very cool indeed.
There is a group buying of the rotating case:
http://www.365gate.com/groupon-15-detail.html
$10.9 but seems not freeshipping.
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There is a group buying of the rotating case:
http://www.365gate.com/groupon-15-detail.html
$10.9 but seems not freeshipping.
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if you are planning to get that, think twice
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXPc3dInQ_4
"Quality Leather"
If you think that $10.00 is quality leather, or leather at all for that matter, then your standards are very low.
I have the caseen one, I'm pretty happy with it.. Doesn't add too much bulk but does add a good amount of protection. I feel the build quality is good too.
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There is a group buying of the rotating case:
http://www.365gate.com/groupon-15-detail.html
$10.9 but seems not freeshipping.
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UGLY duckling. Also, they forgot to make holes for the speaker! A lot of cases apparently have forgotten to make holes for the speaker. I'm still using my Caseen Skinny case and I still love it.