Hey guys as a lot of you have probably realized the transformer's form factor is pretty similar to a generic 10 inch netbook's dimensions. I spent a few hours the other day looking for something that is slim and would have the option to carry a few extra things (charger and cable) while offering enough protection against light bumps and scrapes. I saw a few regular black ones that if i ever left anywhere might be hard to spot. Then i saw this one for the HP mini which was black with some red accents and stretchy pockets.
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The inside is lined with some fuzzy material thats super soft to the touch.
The fitment is pretty much dead on. I was afraid it wouldn't fit cuz the tab does look a bit on the long side, but here it is overlaid on the sleeve as well as sitting in it. You can also see that the zipper is the hidden type, which makes it look a little more sleek:
I don't have the dock yet (who does? lol), but i'm confident that theres plenty of room to spare judging by pictures of mockups with the two halves' thicknesses compared.
Overall, very happy with it, as i ordered it on amazon with 2 day prime and it shipped the next morning Now if only i could get this thing unbricked so i can actually use the sleeve and take it places..
Heres the link for anyone interested, 15 bucks on amazon with prime.
HP Tablet Sleeve - Black with Red Trim
looks good.
I bought one of these because of your recommendation. I got it yesterday, and I am pleased with it. It's a little thicker than I expected. Fit's perfect in length, and a little extra width, which is expected given it's form factor. There is a good amount of padding for protection. The zipper is protected from the inside, so no worries about it scratching the bezel. There's plenty of room even with the keyboard dock. I do kinda wish there was a strap/handle that you could hook your fingers through. It has a few pockets on the outside that you can slide things like usb flash or sd cards. You can squeeze the charger in one, but not comfortably. That's what the 16 hour battery life is for.
I got one of these too and its great!
timtlm said:
I bought one of these because of your recommendation. I got it yesterday, and I am pleased with it. It's a little thicker than I expected. Fit's perfect in length, and a little extra width, which is expected given it's form factor. There is a good amount of padding for protection. The zipper is protected from the inside, so no worries about it scratching the bezel. There's plenty of room even with the keyboard dock. I do kinda wish there was a strap/handle that you could hook your fingers through. It has a few pockets on the outside that you can slide things like usb flash or sd cards. You can squeeze the charger in one, but not comfortably. That's what the 16 hour battery life is for.
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I'm glad that theres room to spare with the dock, as i will probably put a small notebook in there for those instances where you just need to use paper. For the money paid, it really is a pretty good deal it seems.
Thanks for the post! I actually have that same case for my HP Mini (but with the white inner lining) and was wondering if it would fit my TF when it comes in Monday.
Now I know that it will, Thanks!
I have this case as well and it works for me I don't have the dock yet but as others have said it should have plenty of room. I found that the charger fit best in the top small pocket on the front (the one with the plastic piping on the top edge). Having the piping there helps to keep the charger from falling out. I get $10 off $20 discount cards for Office Max all the time. At my local office max this case was going for $20.99 so $11 after the discount made it a no-brainer It looks like it will also allow you to nest cases. If you buy a leather portfolio style case you could leave that attached to the TF and slide it into the neoprene case for extra protection Double-bagging, if you will.
That 'piping' on the top is actually a handle that is on both sides of the case!
I got the same case at MicroCenter in Minnesota for 9.00 in the discount section. Fits the Tablet with or without dock very well. Pouches work creat for power brick and cable. It is soft on the inside without the lint problem some of them have. IMO this is the perfect case.
P.S. I DONT NEED NO STINKING "Smart Cover". A keyboard/dock that covers the light sensor for hibernation when closed, doubles the battery life, adds full USB ports and SD slot.... NOW THAT IS A DAMN SMART COVER. (plus I got it on buy.com for only 60 bucks more that that limp vinyl feminine napkin with magnets that apple calls a cover)
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That 'piping' on the top is actually a handle that is on both sides of the case!
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wow, I didn't even think twice about that until you mentioned it...that is really clever. The design of this case is very thought out yet simplistic. I like it a lot.
Any 10" Netbook sleeve will fit it. I am using one by Built.
One of the benefits of a netbook sleeve as well is if/when you get the keyboard, it will still fit and be useful.
I have the same sleave and it fits the TF+dock just fine.
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Any 10" Netbook sleeve will fit it. I am using one by Built
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Unfortunately not the case, I bought one of the basic neoprene slip kind and it was way too small. This one however looks awesome, I think I'm sold.
I got this case too. Fits rather snugly and you need to position the tablet to sit into the groove at the bottom to ensure a good fit.
Otherwise a great case and as mentioned fits fine with the dock.
The piping handle too is a great touch.
I can confirm as well that the Transformer fits nicely with the dock attached.
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I reused my netbook case. If you want nice and snug fit then this is the one to get.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tucano-Easy...ELSK/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1308668043&sr=8-6
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I reused my netbook case. If you want nice and snug fit then this is the one to get.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tucano-Easy...ELSK/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1308668043&sr=8-6
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Is it snug without the keyboard dock attached? Or is there a lot of unused space inside, since I suppose it was designed for a netbook which is thicker.
Found one of these at Wal-Mart on the clearance rack for 10 bucks. It had a foam insert to help it keep shape on the shelf and I keep it in there for added protection for my screen since I don't have the dock yet. This thing works very well and I love the "handle" on top. The zipper closure on top is also very snazzy.
Can't hurt that the red color also matches my iFaraday stylus!
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I've seen maxpedition fatboy or something a-like but they say that even a nook color would not fit the fatboy. Im looking for a everyday carry bag where i can easily pull up my tablet. Im using a backpack right now, but it seems like a messenger bag would be much better.
I've been looking for the same thing. Something that'll take the TF, dock, and a couple of thinner books.
This looks interesting, maybe?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rothco-HW-C...5G7C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1305805319&sr=1-2
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I've been looking for the same thing. Something that'll take the TF, dock, and a couple of thinner books.
This looks interesting, maybe?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rothco-HW-C...5G7C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1305805319&sr=1-2
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Looks nice. Do you know any rugged/tactical looking bag like maxpedition?
Case logic 10.2" netbook/ipad attache'
Fits nice and well padded. There are lots of room for other stuff as well.
http://www.amazon.com/Caselogic-VNA...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1305835794&sr=8-1
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WaterField Designs
Waterfield Muzetto ..... Insanely expensive and insanely well made.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpPNFx61Nwo&feature=player_embedded
I have a brown leather and green as shown in the video and above picture.
Best leather product I have ever owned... its a bag designed to look better with age and will last a lifetime.
Waited almost a month for delivery.... its worth it IMO.
Mobile Edge Netbook & Ultraportable Cases
You might take a look at some of the Mobile Edge netbook cases.
I can't post links yet, but you can easily find them on the Mobile Edge website. At the time of this posting, they could be found under the "Netbook & UltraPortable Cases" collection.
They are typically available on Amazon below the MSRP list price.
I am using the Allsop Ohmetric 10.2" Laptop sleeve. Neoprene construction.
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?item_id=036969
It fits the TF with the dock perfectly, and I like that it has no zippers to scratch the TF. Even without the dock, the TF fits very well. There are no other pockets for the charger, but with the dock, youve got lots of battery life anyway. Its about being slim, and protected. I carry my TF all over with this sleeve. The lid has two padded things that fold into a wristwrest, so you could set the TF up on top of the sleeve and use the built in wrist rest while typing on the dock. Hey, its $15.00 and always in stock, how can you go wrong?
I'm using the Kensington slingbag currently, it fits the TF & dock nicely with room for accesories and my lunch
kilofox said:
Waterfield Muzetto ..... Insanely expensive and insanely well made.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpPNFx61Nwo&feature=player_embedded
I have a brown leather and green as shown in the video and above picture.
Best leather product I have ever owned... its a bag designed to look better with age and will last a lifetime.
Waited almost a month for delivery.... its worth it IMO.
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This is an indiana jones bag! i want! My friend will laugh at me for this because they will think it resembles the bag from the movie hangover.
This is the best bag:
I've got the Tom Bin Ristretto
I grabbed this sleeve for the Transformer + Dock.
HP Tablet Sleeve - Black with Red Trim - $9.88 with Prime Shipping
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0033RSNPG
Then got this to put it and other bits in. It's a great size, the sleeve above fits nicely in the back pocket leaving another front pocket and a small pouch on the front with some pen holders. If I was to criticise I'd say it could do with some zipper pockets and the strap could look a little sturdier. Still for $15 it's a great starter bag until you love it or fine something else.
Rothco Canvas Map Case Shoulder Bag - $14.85
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BFJE38
I also bought this but it's way to big for my needs, something I'd use if traveling but not for day to day use.
M-51 Engineers Field Bag - Military Style - Black - $29.25
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000YV6Q58
That leather bag looks sweet though.
I just bought this one last night locally at CompUSA for $24.99.Fits the Transformer while docked with the keyboard pretty nice. It also allows me to drop in the Asus sleeve right next to it. It has storage pockets on the front of it that allows the charger and cable and other accessories. So far pretty happy with it.
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5384422&CatId=1793
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I've got the Tom Bin Ristretto
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I've had my eye on the Tom Bihn Ristretto as well. I have a few questions and I'm hoping you can provide some additional info based you your experience with the bag.
Do you have the Ristretto for iPad/iPad 2 or the Ristretto 11" for Macbook Air?
Are you using it with the the Transformer tablet only or the dock as well?
How's the fit?
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I've had my eye on the Tom Bihn Ristretto as well. I have a few questions and I'm hoping you can provide some additional info based you your experience with the bag.
Do you have the Ristretto for iPad/iPad 2 or the Ristretto 11" for Macbook Air?
Are you using it with the the Transformer tablet only or the dock as well?
How's the fit?
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That's too expensive, is it worth it?
....10char
http://www.overstock.com/Luggage-Bags/Wenger-Swiss-Gear-Legacy-10.2-inch-Tablet-iPad-Netbook-Slimcase/5804731/product.html
Use this as my everyday case. Love the fact it has 2 pouches (one for the keyboard and one for the TF). Sometimes I don't wanna use the keyboard and it's a pain to undock the TF to use it and then dock it back when I'm done to put it in a sleeve. Plus it holds my charger and cable. Each pouch is big enough to hold both the TF and dock together.
jschmier said:
I've had my eye on the Tom Bihn Ristretto as well. I have a few questions and I'm hoping you can provide some additional info based you your experience with the bag.
Do you have the Ristretto for iPad/iPad 2 or the Ristretto 11" for Macbook Air?
Are you using it with the the Transformer tablet only or the dock as well?
How's the fit?
psicrest said:
That's too expensive, is it worth it?
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I've heard good things about the Tom Bihn products and it may be worth it to me if I plan on using the bag on a daily basis for several years and tablet purchases. I'm don't want to settle for a product I'm not 100% satisfied with that may not stand the test of time.
I bought a CaseCrown Messenger Bag for my TF...It fits the tablet alone fine, and also is a great fit with the keyboard attached...It's soft, but has great padding and a velcro clasp that holds the Eee Pad in it's own compartment in the bag......
Amazon.com: CaseCrown Vertical Multi-Pocket Messenger Bag (Chocolate Brown) for ASUS Eee Pad Transformer.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004T6592A
It's been working great for me, easy to load up and carry, plus room for other odds & ends you want to take with you........
Dave.......
Hands down this is one of the best bag if you plan on not having a bag that only carries the transformer and dock.
http://www.amazon.com/Vanguard-Up-r...77RI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1306298623&sr=8-1
I just ordered mine should have it in a few days. I'll post a review up with pictures. I actually bought both the Up-rise 33 and the Up-rise 38. Not sure which I'll keep cause I would like to have a carry-all.
I found these in a search, ordered one and the quality is very good. These people do some awesome work with leather.
OberonDesign.com
zikzak1 said:
I found these in a search, ordered one and the quality is very good. These people do some awesome work with leather.
OberonDesign.com
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Jebus! That's expensive.
Here's a direct link to the Nook Covers... And yes... expensive but you get what you pay for...
http://oberondesign.com/shop/cart.php?m=product_list&c=83
$67 cover for a 249 tablet.....I hope that's free shipping. If not, its over $70, which is almost 30% of the cost of the tablet.
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Yeah, it's kind of pricey but if you can afford it I totally understand getting a nice one. It's something you'll be holding for hours and hours. And I'd rather cover a really cool tablet with nice leather than cheaper plastic.
I don't think I can afford this one but I will be looking for a nice leather one. I have good leather on my Nook Simple Touch and love it.
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They are very nice, very good quality leather, very good craftsmanship. Hand made after you order so allow an extra day. They might do custom tooling for you as well if you ask.
(tried to quote dkb218, but due to a link within the quote I cant do that yet!)
or you can go on ebay and buy a nice leather folio case from hong kong for ~$8...
...and it won't be hand-made in Santa Rosa, California, and won't be nearly as nice...
But, yeah, I can't afford one of those either.
Just buying 2 Nooks for xmas gifts and reeling from the intial cost. It isn't in my budget this year. But I really like them. I will hang onto the link for a possible Birthday or an xmas gift for next year..
Thanks.. I looked at the ones at B&N when I picked up the nooks and did not like them at all. Except for black, all the color ones were like neon colors which is not my taste, and made them look cheap.. Black just looked blahhh.. I like a darker deeper richer color as these leather ones seem to have.
One Note. I noted the B&N covers had holes in the cover for air.. I would imagine not a need unless you like to close the cover and leave it on. With all the cardboard & wool & leather on these covers, I don't think the air holes are there.
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I would imagine not a need unless you like to close the cover and leave it on.
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What!? But then your Nook might suffocate!
(Why would they have airholes?)
Also, I wish I never looked at this thread, since those are really nice covers at Oberon design.
I got the Medici Nook Color cover in brown from OberonDesign. Worth every penny!
I got the same in purple!!
So, I just received my Oberon NT cover that I ordered a little less than two weeks ago - AFTER the shipping cutoff date that was on the site. They totally shipped before Christmas, and not way after Pretty impressive. I got paisley in green, and it's a bit darker than on the site (which is good, it's not garish at all).
They're really, really, really nice covers - not just the leather, but the fit is an exact match. The straps that hold in the device are exactly fitted, they are designed to not cover buttons or the wifi area, there is storage space in the case for papers, the cover folds back nice. About the only thing missing is a way to prop the cover up for viewing (the only thing the Kindle Fire version had). This is one of those things that, after the device it is designed for dies and it doesn't fit any similar device, is going to get converted into a sketchbook/notebook cover.
very nice wood/book covers for nook devices
There's an outfit in Minnesota that does a very nice wood/book cover for a bunch of things.
The nook color/tab cover is 40 bucks, so for both of you who aren't returning your devices to BN by Dec 26 - or who want to see if they make a case for the device you're replacing it with - check 'em out.
Pad and Quill:
http://www.padandquill.com/cases-for-kindle-nook-ereader/nook-color-case-the-nookbook.html
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moose_tracker said:
Just buying 2 Nooks for xmas gifts and reeling from the intial cost. It isn't in my budget this year. But I really like them. I will hang onto the link for a possible Birthday or an xmas gift for next year..
Thanks.. I looked at the ones at B&N when I picked up the nooks and did not like them at all. Except for black, all the color ones were like neon colors which is not my taste, and made them look cheap.. Black just looked blahhh.. I like a darker deeper richer color as these leather ones seem to have.
One Note. I noted the B&N covers had holes in the cover for air.. I would imagine not a need unless you like to close the cover and leave it on. With all the cardboard & wool & leather on these covers, I don't think the air holes are there.
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If you are talking about the "n" cover, the holes are stylistic. I have one of the faux leather B&N covers and it has no holes.
I like these oberon covers but I like how the 1st party covers click the nook in place as opposed to elastic. How do these work?
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dragon_76 said:
I like these oberon covers but I like how the 1st party covers click the nook in place as opposed to elastic. How do these work?
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There are 3 heavy leather straps that fit snuggly - two larger ones at the bottom and one slightly smaller with a bit more give at the top left corner. You slide the nook into the bottom two, pull the third leather strap a tiny bit, fit the nook in there, then stretch the top right elastic over the top right corner. It's actually really snug in there, but doesn't require much pushing/pulling. I was expecting it to be less precise, more stretching etc. It's easy to take in and put in, and doesn't move at all in the cover. I have no idea how they make them by hand with this much precision - I guess test it on an actual device on every cover. Anyway, nice work, and the smell & look inspires me to pick it up for reading (versus games), which is half the goal of a cover imo for the easily distracted (me!).
http://www.amazon.com/BLUREX-Leathe...s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1326461088&sr=1-407
I would buy it right now as it looks compatible with the keyboard dock but I will not pull the trigger until I know how the flap stays closed.
Edit - Wait it looks like to clips over the top...hmm I think I might get one.
This is the same case also sold by MoKo and Vertek. Targus also sold a version of this for the iPad2 (or the Moko and Vertek are a copy of the Targus). Anyway, the MoKo review thread has a couple pics of it with the keyboard dock in use.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21369579&postcount=38
It looks like the only downside is the front of the keyboard is raised slightly due to the clasp.
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http://www.amazon.com/BLUREX-Leathe...s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1326461088&sr=1-407
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I ordered this myself. I like the viewing angles and how slim it is.
I wonder if this is any different than the Poetic, Verteks or Moko cases. They're all the same right?
All same, but i was reading in another thread that the Moko had cutout for charger.... and poetic didn't idk....minor differences....
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All same, but i was reading in another thread that the Moko had cutout for charger.... and poetic didn't idk....minor differences....
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I have the Poetic and it does have a cutout for the charger.
I got this case today since I wanted one before I head out on my road trip to vegas but its kinda disappointing so far. It feels a bit flimsy since its loose (kinda need to grab the case to know what I mean -_-; sorry that I can't really describe it) and the bottom corner of the tablet holder doesn't quite fit into the tablet. I'm kinda wondering if I should bother getting another case or just keep with this.
I'll return mine also if I don't like it. I have the Moko and have been just OK with it. Has the charging port cut out ok.
This was a fail. I ordered this from the Amazon link in the OP and I received today a case for a 7" tablet.
The sticker on the box said Transformer prime TF201, but it was way too small.
I got one. I don't have a tablet to use it in but it seems good so far. It says it is leather and smells and feels like leather. The construction of mine seems quite good. I'll post a pic or two Friday if one of the Primes I have coming doesn't have any issues.
I'm going to order and try it out. Fulfilled through Amazon, so returns will be easy.
I spent a good 10 minutes comparing the photos between this and the Moko, and they look identical.
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I got mine today and do not like it. The tablet is held in by clasps, which I don't like at all. I switched back to my Moko case, which the tablet slides into. I'll return the Bluerex one.
I ordered this and it already shipped, too late to cancel ..Will I regret the purchase? What's the problem with it, it clips too tight?
I just received this case today. This is my first folio type case. My previous case was the official ASUS case for the TF101. Because of that, I have developed a preference for holding my tablet in portrait-view by folding the cover into a triangle shape behind the tablet (like the Apple Smart Cover).
The TF201 fits very tightly into this case. I'm afraid of bending the boarder of the prime every time I snap the case closed. It feels like high quality. I only wish that I could hold it in portrait-view like the TF101 case.
Well I finally got a good Prime. This case definitely seems to be constructed well. The stitching is tight and the materials feel nice. There are a couple things I dislike. One is that the tablet slides in really tight. Once you get it in it is fine but it feels a little unnerving trying to slide the case on. All the little tabs that hold it in place are soft material though so no scratching will occur.
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The stand features works awesome. The tablet feels secure and does not feel at all like it will slip out of the grooves.
Here you can see when the cover is folded all the way back it does not lay flat. I believe this will loosen up over time as the materials stretch and get warn. This doesn't bother me but it may bother some. There is no mechanism to hold the cover back either. You just have to hold it with the tablet in your hands.
Here you can see I am pressing it down so it lays flat.
Another thing I dislike is how you have to snap the bottom two clips in for the tablet to be fully in the case but then you have to unsnap them if you want to use the stand feature. I would prefer if those two bottom clips on the left and right were not there. You can see in this pic below I have them snapped in but in the second pic above they are not snapped in so that the stand can be in use. I may get out my Dremel and grind those two tabs away. I think I could make it look decent and function the way I want. It depends if they loosen up for me. (When I say "snap" they don't really snap with a sound or definite feel but for lack of a better word I used "snap". They kind of just need to get pressed onto the right position.)
Here are a couple images of the case with the dock attached. These are basically the two ways you would probably use it. The dock lays flat and works perfectly in either position. The front is elevated slightly on the clip but you cannot really tell.
Finally, the clip that folds over the top of the tablet is a little tight. I am still kind of nervous to clip it over my tablet without really thinking about being super careful. Again everything is covered in a microfiber/felt type material so no scratching but the force you kind of need to use is a little unnerving. I also think this will loosen up over time but right now nothing really feels natural to use. I don't just whip the case open and start using it...I exam how I open it pretty carefully still, lol.
Would I buy it again? Probably not. Everything is just a little too snug for my liking and I dislike how you have to un-attach those bottom two tabs for placing it in the "stand" position. If they didn't come out so hard I probably wouldn't mind. I am really hoping everything loosens up a bit with use. The quality of the materials is impressive and it will protect the Prime just fine. Time will tell whether or not I use it I guess.
I loosened up the bottom two tabs with a pair of pliers. Slips in and out pretty easily now.
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I loosened up the bottom two tabs with a pair of pliers. Slips in and out pretty easily now.
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This worked great. I loosened up the clip that holds it shut as well.
Thanks guys just ordered one myself. I've been eying the blurex case for my acer a100 which currently been out of stock for a while and love how low profile it was. Glad they also make one for the Prime. Also glad it will still work if I decide to get the keyboard.
Tabs or not, I don't like the way the tablet fits in this case. Having to clamp on and off all the time just isn't what I want to do. It will eventually scratch or wear down the metal/plastic and make it look bad. Thanks there are other options and still coming.
Hey all,
I'm right on the trigger to finally get a Prime (sadly I can't find a dock anywhere, but one step at a time).
Anyway, I've been thinking that I'd like to get a sleeve for protection and easy transport, but that I won't always be using the dock. Connecting them is one option, but just to put it away and pull it out again when I'm not using the dock seems like too much of a pain (and unnecessary wear and tear).
So I was hoping that someone would have made a neoprene type case/sleeve/pouch by now that has a padded liner in it effectively creating 2 separate compartments. W/out this, you can't really throw both pieces in while they are disconnected I suspect w/out the chance for some scratching.
Has anyone else thought of this and found a solution???
Thanks.
OK, a little more hunting has uncovered what may be a good solution to what I'm after, but the pictures don't prove it. The description sounds just right:
-Semi-rigid, molded EVA shell designed to fit your iPad, iPad 2 , or 9-10 inch tablet
-The tablet compartments molded ribbing detail provides additional shock-absorbing protection
-Interior divider with its own securing strap separates the tablet from other accessories and keeps it in place
-Soft lining on interior divider helps to prevent scratches to your screen
-Interior storage for power cords, a wallet or phone
http://www.amazon.com/Case-Logic-QTA-110-10-2-Inch-Semi-Rigid/dp/B004NY9V0O/ref=pd_sxp_grid_i_1_1
Wanted to share in case anyone is also looking, has their own suggestions, or feedback on this case...
Thanks.
I bought the Targus CitiGear Mini from BestBuy a week ago and really like it.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Targus-CityGear-Mini-for-iPad-Tablet-Netbook/16480776
(BestBuy was selling it for 35$ and after I bought it I happened to see it on the shelf at Walmart (a mere block from the BestBuy mind you) a couple of days later for 25$, so I took it back to BestBuy and had them price match it)
It has the 'dual' pockets like you mentioned where you can put the dock in one side and the tablet in the other side. One slot is larger than the other, so you could also put the dock/keyboard in that slot if they are connected. The smaller slot where the actual tablet goes is pretty much the perfect size for the Prime as it barely fits. This is probably a good thing though b/c the tablet can't slide around what-so-ever while it is in there, so you shouldn't have to worry about it getting any scratches. The entire inside of the thing is the soft padded lining so you shouldn't get any scratches regardless, but I find it nice that the tablet is secure and can't move around in the first place. It also has an expandable pocket on the front where you can put your power cord, adapters and what not.
The CityGear looks like it might be a little bigger than the CaseLogic one that you mentioned but I couldn't be happier with the Targus carrying case. I think the CityGear might be easier to get into as you don't have to unzip it like the CaseLogic one. You simply unclip the buckle, flip open the cover and pull out the tablet. I have a case for my old laptop that you have to 'unzip' to open it, and it is a little bit of an inconvenience.
jordache16 said:
I bought the Targus CitiGear Mini from BestBuy a week ago and really like it.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Targus-CityGear-Mini-for-iPad-Tablet-Netbook/16480776
(BestBuy was selling it for 35$ and after I bought it I happened to see it on the shelf at Walmart (a mere block from the BestBuy mind you) a couple of days later for 25$, so I took it back to BestBuy and had them price match it)
It has the 'dual' pockets like you mentioned where you can put the dock in one side and the tablet in the other side. One slot is larger than the other, so you could also put the dock/keyboard in that slot if they are connected. The smaller slot where the actual tablet goes is pretty much the perfect size for the Prime as it barely fits. This is probably a good thing though b/c the tablet can't slide around what-so-ever while it is in there, so you shouldn't have to worry about it getting any scratches. The entire inside of the thing is the soft padded lining so you shouldn't get any scratches regardless, but I find it nice that the tablet is secure and can't move around in the first place. It also has an expandable pocket on the front where you can put your power cord, adapters and what not.
The CityGear looks like it might be a little bigger than the CaseLogic one that you mentioned but I couldn't be happier with the Targus carrying case. I think the CityGear might be easier to get into as you don't have to unzip it like the CaseLogic one. You simply unclip the buckle, flip open the cover and pull out the tablet. I have a case for my old laptop that you have to 'unzip' to open it, and it is a little bit of an inconvenience.
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Thanks, I'll have to look into that one!
For anyone else looking, after reading some of the reviews to the link I posted earlier, I kind of got the impression that one of the "dual compartments" may be much smaller, intended for adapters and plugs... Just a hunch, but I wouldn't order it w/out someone explicitly saying it would fit at this point...
I have that one too. Works very well. It is my new carry-on bag. Much smaller/lighter than backpack with laptop and accessories.
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I bought this from casecrown, it's awesome, and has loads of room for other bits and pieces.
http://www.casecrown.com/ipad2/messenger-bags/ipad2-vertical-mobile-messenger-bag-brown
I bought this case from Futureshop and it fits well.
Tucano Finatex 10"
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/prod...spx?path=01bc42bce3cb207837454e115277bf6fen02
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It has 2 compartments and the larger one is divided in half where the back half fits the prime alone quite well. The front half would fit the prime attached to the dock or the dock separately. The smaller compartment has a mini pocket in it to hold an iPod or phone sized device with a space for headphones to travel up the strap and exit near your shoulder.
The only thing I didn't like (it isn't specific to this case) is that the USB charger wall wart has no place to go that is not a danger to the screen if the bag gets squished.
Ordered from China - I was thinking about importing more for other devices and selling them on if they were good enough, as there's an absence of silicone cases on the market here.
So, it comes in a rather nice plastic sleeve with Sikai all over it, and a very inspirational slogan: "Design originates from life. Specialization achieves quality." All good so far! I'm more impressed than I expected to be. Except with the slogan. It's not inspirational.
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So I open up the sleeve. Immediately notice a really acrid rubber smell, even a few feet from the case. It's horrendous. It smells like there's been a friction fire in a condom factory. I've smelled more pleasant things coming out of my cat. You might expect this to be just the new rubber smell, but a rinse off doesn't get rid of it. No, this smell is here to stay. This certainly isn't the food grade material you get on some others. You'd be lucky to live if you ate anything off this.
Not that these things are designed for having lunch off, of course - but there's a trend today away from caustic rubber smells, BPA and parabens, and this doesn't try to follow. I wouldn't want any of the small things in my house chewing on this.
The smell is more bearable after a while. It's probably destroying my nose hairs. Okay, front view.
It looks okay. So some parts of it do take a big nod toward quality. The feel of the case is nice - the textured cover certainly won't be slipping out of your hands, and it's reasonably thick. The logo imprinted inside the case is a nice touch, too - that little extra bit, even though it's basically just a bit of blown rubber, adds to the overall impression of it.
The holes for peripherals, sensors and the cameras are nice, too - there's no spare silicone hanging off the holes, and overall it's really well made.
The back is just as nice. That textured feel is present all the way around. The Sikai logo is nicely imprinted - the detail is good. Overall, having a good feeling about it.
Okay, let's slide in the TF300T...
It goes in easily. Probably slightly too easily - after literally no struggle at all, the pad is in the case. And here's where the problems start.
Although the case fits snugly around the back, with all the holes matching up to the ports and sensors, around the front it's a different story. The front camera holes and sensors don't fit snugly - they're a few mm from the case holes, so that renders the front camera useless. You end up just seeing the ill-fitting case. All around the front of the case, the poor fit is the same:
But the holes fit nicely around the rest of the case: there isn't a mismatched hole, everything fits in and the volume buttons are taken care of nicely. They work very well.
However, leaving it on for a while, the deficiencies become apparent. That smell is back every time you get close to the tablet. Naturally, you may as well forget about using your front camera, too: it fits so poorly that it's entirely obscured by the case unless you hold it down to the glass. And the case starts to pick up the smallest of dust particles - not only that, but they stick to the case like... well, like the bad smell that the case also came with. They're a nightmare to get rid of. You're not cleaning this one in a hurry. And when you do clean it, it's going to get filthy again really quickly.
Alright, this is the black one - and we all know that black things show the dirt more. But the textured cover, while very impressive and grippy, just serves to attract dirt that gets stuck in the textures.
Not a great case - those fundamental flaws are the smell, the way dirt gets lodged in there and the extremely poor fit. "Specialization achieves quality"? It clearly doesn't. I think this is going in the bin - unless I find out a way to shrink it onto the pad, and then spray it with Febreeze every day.
Check this post out. I bought a silicone case off EBay that fits perfectly. Also, no acrid smell either. I have also listed my other purchases for my tablet in this post. The only thing missing is the dock. I just got it the other day from Office Depot. The manager even matched the price Walmart had online. I paid $119 for the dock.
http://androidforums.com/showthread.php?p=5315630
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wetbiker7 said:
Check this post out. I bought a silicone case off EBay that fits perfectly. Also, no acrid smell either. I have also listed my other purchases for my tablet in this post. The only thing missing is the dock. I just got it the other day from Office Depot. The manager even matched the price Walmart had online. I paid $119 for the dock.
http://androidforums.com/showthread.php?p=5315630
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Interesting. I was looking at a folding case instead. Something that's very similar to the first one - does the tablet fit pretty snugly?
Either that or a revolving one. They're just bulky, though. Kinda defeats the point of a thin and light tablet.
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Interesting. I was looking at a folding case instead. Something that's very similar to the first one - does the tablet fit pretty snugly?
Either that or a revolving one. They're just bulky, though. Kinda defeats the point of a thin and light tablet.
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Oh yes, It fits the tab perfectly and I'm actually very impressed with it. Now that I've gone and bought a dock, I won't be using it as much as I would like.
I just bought a Poetic leather case for the dock and keyboard. According to the details and the reviews, it's all real leather and not the PU leather a lot of the cases are made of. I'll have it the first or second week of January and post a review for it.
Here's a link for it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007ZE26CO/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
Silikon Case TF300t
I guys
i bought this silikon case for the tf300 t
http://www.amazon.de/Skque-Silikon-...FLII/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357057904&sr=8-1
Have also the same problem as User in post 1