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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250789197947#ht_3153wt_1139
Seems like a great price. Not sure if it fits the GTablet exactly, but turns out this guy is based like 5min from my house, so I can always return it to him if its not good.
Anyone have any opinions on this?
you could always "ask a question" to get the dimensions. I'd be afraid that it will stick out the sides
Almost definitely not actual leather (I hate deceptive descriptions) and there doesn't seem to be any visible way to actually ATTACH the tablet to the thing. Horrible picture details, and it is highly unlikely a single case could hold (well) a 7/8/10 inch tablet PC like the seller says.
I would pass on that one. Just go to electroniccrap.com or look for listings here for the ones MADE for the G-tablet.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250789197947#ht_3153wt_1139
Seems like a great price. Not sure if it fits the GTablet exactly, but turns out this guy is based like 5min from my house, so I can always return it to him if its not good.
Anyone have any opinions on this?
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There seem to be 2 clips on the bottom and 1 on the top to hold it. Most cases come with 1 (or 2 ) more clips on the side. Without this there is a chance of the tablet sliding out through the sides. Although once you have side tabs you have to be careful that they dont block the usb port.
Also you *have* to check the dimensions
I have a
http://witglobal.com/goods-2286-10i...for+Viewsonic+Gtablet+10+-+Free+Shipping.html
Build quality is not super, but it is functional.
It is $ 24.99 but will take 2 weeks or more to get to you.
don't waste your money
I've had one of these before. They are really cheap looking and are not leather but a shiny slippery plastic. It is not recommended for use in a professional setting unless you enjoy people laughing at you. There is a thread in this accessories section that covers this case at length. Search for USB keyboard case.
Also, the tablet does not stay firmly in the case and will slip around a lot and may even fall out.
Avoid this case like a dirty diaper.
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I've had one of these before. They are really cheap looking and are not leather but a shiny slippery plastic. It is not recommended for use in a professional setting unless you enjoy people laughing at you. There is a thread in this accessories section that covers this case at length. Search for USB keyboard case.
Also, the tablet does not stay firmly in the case and will slip around a lot and may even fall out.
Avoid this case like a dirty diaper.
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LOL, you and me have different priorities! I'm not buying this to wow people and I'm really not concerned about people laughing at me. I am concerned about the tablet not fitting tho. Either way, this case would only be for when I wanted a keyboard with me, which is not all the time (otherwise I'd stick to my netbook which is about the same size as the tab+keyboard case).
When I'm going on a trip, plane ride, camping, etc, and this will be the only thing I have access to when traveling light, I like the idea of a keyboard option. But that's another thing to carry, so I'd rather it be built into the case. But the rest of the time, a thinner classier case (like the Kindle DX ones) would be preferable to me, especially to sit and read in portrait orientation.
cbay said:
There seem to be 2 clips on the bottom and 1 on the top to hold it. Most cases come with 1 (or 2 ) more clips on the side. Without this there is a chance of the tablet sliding out through the sides. Although once you have side tabs you have to be careful that they dont block the usb port.
Also you *have* to check the dimensions
I have a
http://witglobal.com/goods-2286-10i...for+Viewsonic+Gtablet+10+-+Free+Shipping.html
Build quality is not super, but it is functional.
It is $ 24.99 but will take 2 weeks or more to get to you.
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That's a really great find, and for $4 more than this ebay auction, you are vouching for the fit! Do you have any pictures of your G-tablet fitting into that case?
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That's a really great find, and for $4 more than this ebay auction, you are vouching for the fit! Do you have any pictures of your G-tablet fitting into that case?
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Dont have pics, but it fits (it is made for the gtablet),
Some info/pics are at
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1015853
goodintentions had a video review for his, on that thread but the link does not seem to be working.
I need a keyboard rarely, when I am typing out a big email. It is functional for that purpose. Some minor cons as I see are
1. Even with tabs on 3 sides, it can slip out of the 4th side, so you have to hold it right. Am thinking of adding a Velcro strip on the 4th side.
2. The leather is suspect, and it stunk up my room for a few days after I opened it.
3. It adds quite some weight.
4. Have to reboot the gtablet after connecting the keyboard most times for it to work.
5. The keyboard connects to the big USB, the small USB is covered by the left tab. But I rarely use that when it is in the case.
But it is $25, the USB cable length is fine, and it does have a magnet for the USB cable !!!
I bought one of these cases off ebay, just waiting for it to arrive. I bought one "specifically" made for the gtablet, with the tabs not blocking the usb port. I know I could of had one for less, but would have had to mod the case to fully work with the gtablet. I was actually looking at the one OP posted to save a few bucks, but I didn't like the way the case was designed, with no tabs to hold the tablet in place on the sides.
Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with Speck, Barnes & Noble, or Amazon. I do not profit, or gain anything by this recommendation. It's just a personal discovery that made me happy and thought it might be helpful to other NSTR users.
For some reason all the B&N official Nook cases are way thicker and bulkier than they need to be. Also most third-party cases I looked at were faux-leather with huge messy stitching as if they were part of a Frankenstein cosplay competition.
Being super picky about these sorts of things, I put off buying a NSTR case while obsessively trying to find one that was:
1. Slim (All these giants cases defeat the purpose of a tiny portable ereader)
2. Play-through (I can leave it on while using, ie not just a slip-cover I can lose)
3. Protective (Not soft)
Well, I've been looking high and low, reading all the Nook forums with no luck until recently when I finally found this case: (I can't post links yet, so just search on Amazon for "Nook touch fitfolio"
Speck FitFolio for Nook Simple Touch Reader.
I saw it at Target for $29.99, but bought it on Amazon for just over $21. It looks like the price fluctuates a bit (it's $24.83 right now).
I got the black one, I got my wife the teal one. It also comes in purple.
wow, the blue one is really ugly. :-D looks like a lunch box. The grey one is nice.
I am using a cover bought from B&N, it is a bit thicker and larger but at least it protects my nook well from pressure and falls. That cover above seems to slim, I don't belive your nook would survive if it falls e.g. on the corner. Mine did several times.
Can you lock the front side of the cover to the back side (while reading)?
Cases
I use the Silicone skin. It's relay nice and absorbs most of the shock of a drop.
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/silicone-frame-in-graphite/22315829
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I am using a cover bought from B&N, it is a bit thicker and larger but at least it protects my nook well from pressure and falls. That cover above seems to slim, I don't belive your nook would survive if it falls e.g. on the corner. Mine did several times.
Can you lock the front side of the cover to the back side (while reading)?
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1. I've looked at each and every official B&N cases in detail and found all of them, frankly, to be really lacking in several areas. The Speck case has a much more secure attachment system as well a good shock absorption due to the material and the shape of the case. Also, as I mentioned, it is much more form fitting than any of the B&N cases.
2. Yes, you can lock the front cover to the back while reading.
I should have mine next week!
Based on your recommendation I ordered one, and I should have it next week. I will let you know how it works out.
Edit: I just exchanged my NSTR at B&N a couple of days ago as it had a cluster of stuck pixels. I had no problems, but the employee said that it could have been caused by something being pushed down on that screen at that point. This is why I decided to get a case, as I don't want it to happen again!
Musulsa said:
1. I've looked at each and every official B&N cases in detail and found all of them, frankly, to be really lacking in several areas. The Speck case has a much more secure attachment system as well a good shock absorption due to the material and the shape of the case. Also, as I mentioned, it is much more form fitting than any of the B&N cases.
2. Yes, you can lock the front cover to the back while reading.
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jhedfors said:
Based on your recommendation I ordered one, and I should have it next week. I will let you know how it works out.
Edit: I just exchanged my NSTR at B&N a couple of days ago as it had a cluster of stuck pixels. I had no problems, but the employee said that it could have been caused by something being pushed down on that screen at that point. This is why I decided to get a case, as I don't want it to happen again!
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Edit: I reviewed the description & it DOES say the bungee is "two-way", so I am assuming it is designed to work that way - it just seemed a bit of a tight stretch. No biggie for me, as I don't think I would be attaching it any - folded back works fine.
Just received mine today. It really has a nice feel, and I think it will protect it well. Thanks for the recommendation!
P.S. The cover DOES fold back upon itself, but I wouldn't say exactly say it "locks" (rather, I would not want to, as it would overstretch the "bungee").
EDIT: I just reviewed the specs, and it does state that the bungee is "two-way" - it just seemed a bit of a tight stretch. No biggie for me, as it works well, simply folded back, and not attached.
So the folded cover is not "fixed" in the folded position? Could you upload more photos?
Mine nook cover is magnetic and therefore folded front & back cover keeps together, moreover when bonded with magnetic clip.
I have bought aluminium case for my NST. It has 3 positions for reading. The NST clips inside so it wont fall out. It has a black padding inside and it seems to be thinner then all those folding leather ones. The disadvantage of this cover is -> when you open the cover and flip it at the back, so it flat ... it's kind of awkward to read it like that, because of the round shape. It just feels
Since this is one of my first posts in this forum, I can't put the LINK for the cover. but if you would go in UK Ebay and type in search : aluminium nook ... you should see it. it cost 12.99GBP.
But now with the "keayboard hack" ... I'm thinking about finding a way how to modify the cover for 10" tablets with keyboard so it can hold the NST. That's what kepps my mind busy at the moment.
I agree completely with the Speck case. I too do not see the need for B&N making such large covers for such a small device. The Speck cover is just barely bigger than the nook and is comfortable to hold with the cover folded back and secured. The nook snaps in and out of the cover very easily. If you fold the cover back and secure it, it stays level and has enough grip to not slide if you prop it against something to read. I would prefer a magnet or snap closure, but after several uses the bungee gets easier to fasten. Very satisfied with this cover.
I found the Specs cases at my local Target. Prices varied from $29.99 for the standard colored (blue, purple, green) cover to $34.99 for a black 'leather' version. They did not show up at the online Target.com site. Very nice. I may have to get one.
I have ordered Industriell Cover in Carbon with Lyra Light and Anti-Glare Film when bought my Nook. And right after my order came to me in B&N store appeared Silicone Covers and Stella Light. I`d rather bought them...
What I don`t like in my cover is the way Nook is mounted into it. Why not to fix the book with four of these latches. Another thing is the size, tried to find anything that adds less to the sizes of the Nook itself.
Also in this theme I saw Speck cover, if I knew of it earlier I`d mostly bought it. But now I don`t need two covers so... I use what I use...
Dagon.Alex said:
I have ordered Industriell Cover in Carbon with Lyra Light and Anti-Glare Film when bought my Nook. And right after my order came to me in B&N store appeared Silicone Covers and Stella Light. I`d rather bought them...
What I don`t like in my cover is the way Nook is mounted into it. Why not to fix the book with four of these latches. Another thing is the size, tried to find anything that adds less to the sizes of the Nook itself.
Also in this theme I saw Speck cover, if I knew of it earlier I`d mostly bought it. But now I don`t need two covers so... I use what I use...
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I have the same case, and it's not that easy to hold. And trying to press the buttons on the left just makes the entire thing flip. Also, what changed between the Lyra Light and the Stella Light?
Have no problems holding it.
Don`t like how left buttons are pushed myself that`s on what I said about latches.
Stella looks just prettier then Lyra. Also Lyra just unbends when Nook is being shaked(while reading in bus or other transport)
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So the folded cover is not "fixed" in the folded position? Could you upload more photos?
Mine nook cover is magnetic and therefore folded front & back cover keeps together, moreover when bonded with magnetic clip.
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I think that's the one I got: I would normally never buy a case made by the device manufacturer, but I picked this one up at Best Buy for (I think) $15: it's two stiff boards, just wider than the Nook Touch itself, with a hinge at the top, with a magnetic clasp that can also be used to hold the front and back cover together as a stand when they're folded backward. The whole thing is light, compact, and protective--and not any harder to read in the case than out of it (plus, if you need a reading light, it's easier to clip it to the cover than to the Nook itself). You can even charge the device without opening the cover, though you do have to move the clasp aside.
This case must be discontinued, though, because now I can't find it on either the B&N or the Best Buy site.
I didn't like any cases available for the nst. Till I made one. What do you guys think?
Awesome. Went making such myself
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I didn't like any cases available for the nst. Till I made one. What do you guys think?
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Good work, very cool. Did you use a book, or some sort of journal? I have been wanting to do something like this, but do not have any books that I am willing to cut up.
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It was a blank journal that was 5.75x7in. It was tight fit but I managed.
I searched far and wide for a case for my STR and I thought about getting a Speck FitFolio until I saw one in person in Target. Seemed too flimsy. Anyway, after a long search I found Oberon covers. Solid drum dyed tooled leather, about 3/16" thick. Not cardboard covered by a thin strip of 'leather'. They come in many designs and colors and cost about $15 more than a high priced B&N cover, which is OK, because I think it will last a lifetime.
I do not work for, nor am I affiliated with Oberon Designs. I'm just a very satisfied customer.
The oberon case looks familiar:
I saw this case for the TFP from minisuit and was wondering if anyone was using it. It says it allows for the keyboard to be attached while the tablet is still in the case.
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Transfor...4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1329771405&sr=1-4
seems interesting
$14 bucks, seems decent to try
i ordered one
will report when i get it
curious how well it fits and protects the dock. Appears to be a slim option. Unfortunate it comes from minisuit as they take very very long to ship. Over 10 days in both of my instances
Anybody actually using this one? I noticed that they changed their advertising for it recently. It no longer lists the cutout for the keyboard...
The Google cache version of the site can be brought up to show the old wording. (Can't post links yet)
this case doesn't protect the dock, it just allows dock use since the bottom clips can be detached, which allows you to slide it into the dock. I don't own this, but I own a case that is exactly the same.
This is the exact same case as the Moko/poetic/vipertek versions:
http://www.amazon.com/MoKo-Slim-Fit-Multi-Angle-Transformer-10-1-Inch/dp/B0063Q3G3I/
http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Stand-Leather-Angle-Adjustable/dp/B006PWGESY/
http://www.amazon.com/VIPERTEK-Premium-Leather-Transformer-10-1-Inch/dp/B006OZTNIK/
These are made by some factory in China and Moko/Minisuit/Vipertek/Poetic/etc just buy a big lot of them, brand them with their logo and sell them as their own. Good price on it though and a more established brand name than some of the other no-names rebranding this case, so it seems like a win/win.
With regard to the keyboard being used with the case on, many have reported that the keyboard can be used with the case on. The dock rests on the top of the leather lip and it makes it a tiny bit more top heavy than it already is but if you have your hands on the dock typing it doesn't really matter. You can fold the case backwards to prevent it from resting on the lip but you need a fair amount of desk space for that to be an option.
Just ordered mine...should be here in a few days!
This morning I took delivery of Sony's genuine leather case for the Tablet S and I wanted to share my impressions of it. I have previously brought 2 cases for my tablet from Ebay.
The first I did not like as it had a wraparound clip which kept getting in the way each time I opened the case (stopping you from laying the tablet flat). The second was ok. Fake leather but the tablet fitted into it in such a way that it framed the screen which made swiping difficult (try opening dolphin browser favourites if you cannot get to the far side of the screen!)
The Official Sony case retails in the UK for £70. There was no way I wold pay that for a case but I found an exporter in Japan selling it for £20.
It arrived this morning in a Sony box and is the genuine article. But what a disappointment!
Firstly, it is (IMO) fiddly to fit the tablet into the case, requiring (supplied) velcro and adhesive pads. This will make removing the tablet from the case so it can go in and out of a cradle dock difficult.
Secondly, the front flap of the case is designed to fit snugly but takes away the opportunity to have an inbuilt magnetic catch that will keep the case shut. If you pick up the tablet the wrong way, the flap of the case just falls open.
Thirdly (and this really annoys me) you cannot plug the tablet charger into the tablet and then close the case. You have to leave the case open.
The case looks nice enough, particularly when it is closed the flap fitted snugly and with the Sony logo embossed on the front. But it is a bad design. If I had paid £70 for this I would be very unhappy indeed.
Others might think differently and we are all entitled to an opinion. I thought I would share mine in case anyone is thinking of ordering one at the vastly inflated Sony price.
Saved me some money
tonylee2000 said:
This morning I took delivery of Sony's genuine leather case for the Tablet S and I wanted to share my impressions of it. I have previously brought 2 cases for my tablet from Ebay.
The first I did not like as it had a wraparound clip which kept getting in the way each time I opened the case (stopping you from laying the tablet flat). The second was ok. Fake leather but the tablet fitted into it in such a way that it framed the screen which made swiping difficult (try opening dolphin browser favourites if you cannot get to the far side of the screen!)
The Official Sony case retails in the UK for £70. There was no way I wold pay that for a case but I found an exporter in Japan selling it for £20.
It arrived this morning in a Sony box and is the genuine article. But what a disappointment!
Thnx mate you saved me about 80 euro's. I was thinking about gettting the gernuine sony case... guess better to wait a little longer..and see waht others make... I Hope someone developes a case with possibiliy to keep using the sony cradle.
Jip
Firstly, it is (IMO) fiddly to fit the tablet into the case, requiring (supplied) velcro and adhesive pads. This will make removing the tablet from the case so it can go in and out of a cradle dock difficult.
Secondly, the front flap of the case is designed to fit snugly but takes away the opportunity to have an inbuilt magnetic catch that will keep the case shut. If you pick up the tablet the wrong way, the flap of the case just falls open.
Thirdly (and this really annoys me) you cannot plug the tablet charger into the tablet and then close the case. You have to leave the case open.
The case looks nice enough, particularly when it is closed the flap fitted snugly and with the Sony logo embossed on the front. But it is a bad design. If I had paid £70 for this I would be very unhappy indeed.
Others might think differently and we are all entitled to an opinion. I thought I would share mine in case anyone is thinking of ordering one at the vastly inflated Sony price.
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Thnx Mate,
You helped me save about 80 euro,s scince I had planned to by the genuine Sony Case. Guess we need to wait for something better.
I hope someone will be able to make a nice case with the possibillity to keep using the sony Cradle
Jipster65 said:
Thnx Mate,
You helped me save about 80 euro,s scince I had planned to by the genuine Sony Case. Guess we need to wait for something better.
I hope someone will be able to make a nice case with the possibillity to keep using the sony Cradle
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Sony do make some beautiful equipment, i have a house full of their stuff, but, when it comes to 'extras' they charge the earth, which I feel is totaly unfair of them.
No car charger for the Sony S tablet, the mains charger is £29+, I also have a Sony TV, that has internet facility, but, the Sony dongle for it is £70, whereas, the 'normal' dongle price is nearer £12, and no, you can't use a standard one, it dosen't work, Sony have made that impossibel, by, having written some software in their dongle, that has to be read before it works on the Sony equipment it's connected to, i.e. my Sony TV!!
And, various other (Sony) bits, that only work with the dedicated Sony 'extra', ......... Sony is pretty expensive stuff anyway, and, I like their gear very much, but, it puts you off a bit, knowing you'll be ripped of when you want that accessory!
My opinion of course ....................
tonylee2000 said:
This morning I took delivery of Sony's genuine leather case for the Tablet S and I wanted to share my impressions of it. I have previously brought 2 cases for my tablet from Ebay.
The first I did not like as it had a wraparound clip which kept getting in the way each time I opened the case (stopping you from laying the tablet flat). The second was ok. Fake leather but the tablet fitted into it in such a way that it framed the screen which made swiping difficult (try opening dolphin browser favourites if you cannot get to the far side of the screen!)
The Official Sony case retails in the UK for £70. There was no way I wold pay that for a case but I found an exporter in Japan selling it for £20.
It arrived this morning in a Sony box and is the genuine article. But what a disappointment!
Firstly, it is (IMO) fiddly to fit the tablet into the case, requiring (supplied) velcro and adhesive pads. This will make removing the tablet from the case so it can go in and out of a cradle dock difficult.
Secondly, the front flap of the case is designed to fit snugly but takes away the opportunity to have an inbuilt magnetic catch that will keep the case shut. If you pick up the tablet the wrong way, the flap of the case just falls open.
Thirdly (and this really annoys me) you cannot plug the tablet charger into the tablet and then close the case. You have to leave the case open.
The case looks nice enough, particularly when it is closed the flap fitted snugly and with the Sony logo embossed on the front. But it is a bad design. If I had paid £70 for this I would be very unhappy indeed.
Others might think differently and we are all entitled to an opinion. I thought I would share mine in case anyone is thinking of ordering one at the vastly inflated Sony price.
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Thanks for saving me the money. I picked up the following instead http://www.amazon.com/STM-Bags-Skinny-Sony-Tablet/dp/B006FWHFBE at the advice of another post.
Spunky168
"Condi for president in 2012!"
For the last few weeks I have been using my Padfone X quite often. It has become a conversation piece. Most people get stunned when they see a phone that transforms into a tablet. Not too sure why the market is not flooded with devices equal to or similar to this but its a shame that ATT no longer offers this model. I have no regrets for this purchase.
I was put on recently about a huge blowout sale ATT had on the Incipio Folio cases now going for $10 on the ATT store. These folio cases normally ran for $70, and yet most of us cannot conjure purchasing a neoprene cover for such a price that does really nothing to protect the device and the phone other than give it a "more professional look".
The folio case has been going on strong so far, jumping right into it here are the pros and cons:
PROS:
-Comes in various colors to match your preference
-Gives the device a real professional tablet feel
-Folio flap is very tough and will do a good job protecting the station screen
-The included phone folio matches the look of the station folio and gives the phone a sturdy feel
-When the flap is extended it can keep the Padfone station upright at about a 45 degree angle
-It does what it is
CONS:
-It is only one of the two foolio cases available, the ASUS branded case is still going for $60
-Power button is kind of stiff after putting the case on
-Tablet does not detect when the folio flap is closed
-Cannot use the ASUS Padfone Bluetooth keyboard in combination with the Folio case, however can be kept seperate and still work.
-The phone folio case has to be placed on with a special passive adhesive over the original padfone back cover, should you wish to remove it, you'll have to buy another one to place on if you do.
-Orientation is a bit difficult in panorama mode when wanting to keep the station upright, flap does not flip back 180 degrees, only 45 degrees. Its almost like youre forced to keep the padfone upright, despite the cameras placement which is not exactly upright friendly.
I am not gonna complain much because of two factors, its a folio case and I got it for $10 and it was the cheapest licensed folio available. Not too many accessories for the Padfone X, but if youre looking for a cheaper alternative to the ASUS branded folio, this is the way to go
I took a Dremel to mine and got the back cover to work with the keyboard. Obviously, this means the screen cover flap had to go. It's good enough to keep fingerprints off of the station when in laptop mode and still protects it from surface scratches. I went ahead and ordered a second $10 Incipio set to swap the station into in case I feel like leaving the keyboard at home.
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8125Omnimax said:
For the last few weeks I have been using my Padfone X quite often. It has become a conversation piece. Most people get stunned when they see a phone that transforms into a tablet. Not too sure why the market is not flooded with devices equal to or similar to this but its a shame that ATT no longer offers this model. I have no regrets for this purchase.
I was put on recently about a huge blowout sale ATT had on the Incipio Folio cases now going for $10 on the ATT store. These folio cases normally ran for $70, and yet most of us cannot conjure purchasing a neoprene cover for such a price that does really nothing to protect the device and the phone other than give it a "more professional look".
The folio case has been going on strong so far, jumping right into it here are the pros and cons:
PROS:
-Comes in various colors to match your preference
-Gives the device a real professional tablet feel
-Folio flap is very tough and will do a good job protecting the station screen
-The included phone folio matches the look of the station folio and gives the phone a sturdy feel
-When the flap is extended it can keep the Padfone station upright at about a 45 degree angle
-It does what it is
CONS:
-It is only one of the two foolio cases available, the ASUS branded case is still going for $60
-Power button is kind of stiff after putting the case on
-Tablet does not detect when the folio flap is closed
-Cannot use the ASUS Padfone Bluetooth keyboard in combination with the Folio case, however can be kept seperate and still work.
-The phone folio case has to be placed on with a special passive adhesive over the original padfone back cover, should you wish to remove it, you'll have to buy another one to place on if you do.
-Orientation is a bit difficult in panorama mode when wanting to keep the station upright, flap does not flip back 180 degrees, only 45 degrees. Its almost like youre forced to keep the padfone upright, despite the cameras placement which is not exactly upright friendly.
I am not gonna complain much because of two factors, its a folio case and I got it for $10 and it was the cheapest licensed folio available. Not too many accessories for the Padfone X, but if youre looking for a cheaper alternative to the ASUS branded folio, this is the way to go
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can you show me the photos about this case?
please send to my email [email protected]
thx b4
sorry i have bad english
fhauzi89 said:
can you show me the photos about this case?
please send to my email [email protected]
thx b4
sorry i have bad english
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There's photos on the AT&T website, quite representative.
Also I don't think the tablet can detect when the folio flap is closed even for the official ASUS case, there's just no sensor (magnetic or proximity) in the tablet body.
I just received mine yesterday, also for $10 shipped. I agree 100% with all the observations.
So, I ended up with the official ASUS PadFone X Folio Bundle and thought I'd do a compare and contrast.
First off, I don't know why I didn't think of it before but it is obvious now that the ASUS Folio for the phone is an add-on (versus a back cover replacement) due to the added cost of adding NFC and PMA antennas/receivers, which are attached to the inside of the back cover.
Continuing on with the phone folio, the ASUS Folio replaces the original back cover. Interestingly enough, it must be specific to the PadFone X because it retains the AT&T logo. The front flap has an ASUS logo and a cutout for the earpiece, so that a phone call can continue with the cover closed.
In regards to the PadFone X Station folio, the ASUS Folio has cutouts on the front flap for the front-facing speakers. In addition, the sides are fully covered where the Incipio leaves the sides exposed. The ASUS folio covers the volume and power buttons but does not require any additional pressure, unlike the Incipio cover. On the back, the ASUS Folio also protrudes a little because it covers the bottom of the dock where the phone connects, while the ASUS leaves that exposed. This makes the Incipio a little more sturdy when you fold the front flap back all the way to act as a stand. Finally, the ASUS Folio's front flap has three sections, while the Incipio is just one sturdy piece.
The last difference is the primary reason why I am sticking to the original ASUS Folios.
Does anyone know if the wireless qi charging works with the incipio phone back cover? Thx
teioh3 said:
Does anyone know if the wireless qi charging works with the incipio phone back cover? Thx
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Unless the cover is metallic, it will work. Metal will disrupt the charging capabilities and can sometimes hurt wireless chargers. Pretty sure this is not a metal case.
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Now I understand your question - the incipio brand is a replacement back cover too - which means it probably doesn't have the metal leads or powermat receiver built-in.
TigerC10 said:
Unless the cover is metallic, it will work. Metal will disrupt the charging capabilities and can sometimes hurt wireless chargers. Pretty sure this is not a metal case.
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Now I understand your question - the incipio brand is a replacement back cover too - which means it probably doesn't have the metal leads or powermat receiver built-in.
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It's not a replacement, just an additional stick-on. Should work. Only worry is the increased distance from the charger.
I just tested the official wireless charger's distance, and it works while about half an inch away - I guess as long as the wireless pad you're using is a Powermat standard then it should be NO PROBLEM. I didn't test to see the limit of the wireless charger, but I know that the Qi standard is less powerful. Powermat devices like the Asus Padfone X/S can still charge with Qi but it's been my experience that Qi chargers only work about 1/4th of an inch away or less - and they charge much more slowly.
Just don't get metal in between the charging pad and the phone and you're okay.