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Posted this in the "cases" thread, but figured i would make a separate one for everyone to see.
for anybody looking for a very nice/inexpensive case, i highly suggest the one i just received today.
I just bought this case on eBay the other day and could not be happier. It's an all black generic neoprene case with handles and the inside has a very soft felt material. Its not bulky at all, but has some good padding compared to other neoprene cases i have seen. It does not look or feel cheap it all.... I was pretty surprised on the build quality mainly because of the price.
Not only does the tablet fit great, i have the tablet connected to the dock and it fits PERFECT.
also has a side pocket on the inside for cables/charger, which is also made from the felt material.
This shipped very fast....and right now its only $5.99 with free shipping....with that price, cant really go wrong.
here is the link for anybody interested.
http://cgi.ebay.com/8-10-2-NETBOOK-...960?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a10a5d950
Nice. You're right for the price, its hard not to buy. I just ordered one. I figure, if I want to keep this and the dock in good shape, even with a hardcase on it eventually, I better have something like this on hand.
Now to find a bag to start carrying around to put THIS into. something of a man-purse.
Just bought it - it's a very nice price. I hope it's as good as you say
Ordered one too, these cheap neoprene sleeves are nice. When I had the iPad 2, I also ordered a $5 neoprene sleeve with zipper and it was really good.
BUMP for 5 more available at the moment. just in case anybody missed it.
Just received mine yesterday. It's a very nice case for $7, but it feels tight width-wise (seems like it was designed with the ipad in mind). The inside is made of a soft plushy material and there is a small pocket for any accessories. I like the handles, and it feels large enough to accomodate the dock (I don't have the dock yet).
Gone. Just missed it. Any others like it?
skunkape said:
Posted this in the "cases" thread, but figured i would make a separate one for everyone to see.
for anybody looking for a very nice/inexpensive case, i highly suggest the one i just received today.
I just bought this case on eBay the other day and could not be happier. It's an all black generic neoprene case with handles and the inside has a very soft felt material. Its not bulky at all, but has some good padding compared to other neoprene cases i have seen. It does not look or feel cheap it all.... I was pretty surprised on the build quality mainly because of the price.
Not only does the tablet fit great, i have the tablet connected to the dock and it fits PERFECT.
also has a side pocket on the inside for cables/charger, which is also made from the felt material.
This shipped very fast....and right now its only $5.99 with free shipping....with that price, cant really go wrong.
here is the link for anybody interested.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170636273570&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
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Nice find, I almost ordered somethign similar but I wanted one pocket for cables and charger. Fry's had one for $9.99 =]
~DC
Thanks! I grabbed one a couple days ago on your recommendation and it just showed up today...definitely a great little bag/sleeve! Between this and the $5 wire "book" holder I just bought on Amazon, I've got a stand and case for about $11! I'd like to get a nice sleeve or portfolio at some point (maybe in a couple months when we have more options at a decent price), but for now I'm very happy...
bump for anybody who missed it. listing back up.
edited first post with new link.
I"m not sure what to make of this case for the transformer. Does not have that many picture to show how well it fits and covers the transformer without the dock or with the dock. Does anybody have this product?
http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Ultra-...J6/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1314846049&sr=8-16
been waiting for this to come out and someone to get it!
its been on preorder status till today i think
narikki said:
been waiting for this to come out and someone to get it!
its been on preorder status till today i think
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It's available now for 25 $ at Amazon. I am ordering one tonight.
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It's available now for 25 $ at Amazon. I am ordering one tonight.
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when you get it can you post some pictures up of how it looks with the dock without the dock fully closed thank you
I pre-ordered one last month and it shipped friday. Should have it this week. I'll post some pics when it gets in.
According to tracking, mine should be arriving today. If so, I'll get some pictures up.
Pictures are attached.
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Pictures are attached.
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wow that doesnt look like the pictures from the amazon page.
how is the quality? imho doesnt look to great!
What poor designing...they really need to make one of these but with something like hard silicon/TPU/Plastic, similar to the InCase products for Apple Macbooks. Those just snap on in two pieces to the exterier of the laptop and cover it nicely when its closed. This just looks like a bombardment of faux leather all over the place.
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wow that doesnt look like the pictures from the amazon page.
how is the quality? imho doesnt look to great!
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Received mine today. I can't send it back fast enough. It's fairly low quaility and does not fit well. The description says it is leather but I can't find any. Seems to be made of vinyl and fake suade. It was only $23 so I was not expecting much but the fit and quaility was poorer than I expected.
This looks like it could have promise for a similar pricepoint.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Asus-Eee-Pa...?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item3f0d4f8fa5
It's a shame that the Poetic case turned out to be such a disappointment.
I'm surprised, because I just got this Poetic case on eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/280719327360?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
and it's great. It arrived in about 4 days from California.
It's a sturdy case that holds the Transformer using corner/side clips only,
which leaves all the ports easily accessible. It appears to be made of leather, or
at least a good quality plastic simulation. The case closes with a curved metal clip
which seems well-padded and doesn't damage the tablet.
The case has three positions. I use the highest for watching movies and the lowest for anything
that requires lots of typing. The front of the case folds completely flat behind the back,
and you can even dock the tablet, although the case isn't intended to hold the dock.
The best part: Even though the pictures don't show it, the flap connecting
the front and back has an opening for the dock/charging connector.
I can charge the tablet without removing (or even opening) the case!!!
I e-mailed the vendor and they assured me that the dock/charging connector
opening is standard and offered a refund if anyone gets one without it.
I've tried a bunch of cases - separate sleeves for the tablet, a "dual" sleeve with separate
pockets for the tablet and dock, etc., but this is the one I'm staying with.
If anyone is interested, I got the Diamond design one
Pics: http://imgur.com/a/ZXR7c
I just got mine! I actually paid 26something USD to ship it to The Netherlands (why are these rates so ridiculously high!?)...
In the end, it works fine for me. It fits my tablet, I don't have to take it off to attach the keyboard dock and it also closes with tablet + dock inside. Details are fine, fit is reasonably good (it seems to be a bit off at the front facing cam).
$24 makes a good buy.. at 50 (including shipping), I feel a bit dissapointed.
Then again;
to protect my phone, I bought www.pielframa.com last year they don't sell Asus eee cases (yet??). Cost me quite a bit. Great finishing, real craftsmenship! When I dropped the phone, the leather ripped and bit by bit fell of the casing. Now, there's a leather-less patch (about 1 cm) doesn't really bother me, but it made me wonder how much a phone case should actually cost.. knowing you're not that carefull and might drop it anyway
I'm going to return my Transleeve. It's just not as cool or useful in practice as it seemed in theory.
Can you help me decide on a replacement?
My main goal is to be able to protect and prop up the Prime when I'm at work or traveling, and to be able to take it out of the case easily when I home. At home I just hold it in bed, or on the comfy chair, without the case.
I think the better choices for me given my preference is a case that holds the tablet with clips, rather than have leather or fake-leather covering the bezel. That just makes it thicker, right?
So I think my best choices are the:
1. Moko slim-fit - $12.98
amazon -dot- com/gp/product/B0063Q3G3I/
or the
2. Vipertek premium slim - $7.98
amazon -dot- com/gp/product/B006OZTNIK/
Is this right?
If anyone has experience with either, please reply. Do the clips hold on tight enough?
Any other advice or choices? What about "Premium quality PU leather" (Moko) vs. "100% Premium Litchi Grain Mark Leather" (Vipertek)?
Thanks.
(sorry for the links not linking - new member)
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I'm going to return my Transleeve. It's just not as cool or useful in practice as it seemed in theory.
Can you help me decide on a replacement?
My main goal is to be able to protect and prop up the Prime when I'm at work or traveling, and to be able to take it out of the case easily when I home. At home I just hold it in bed, or on the comfy chair, without the case.
I think the better choices for me given my preference is a case that holds the tablet with clips, rather than have leather or fake-leather covering the bezel. That just makes it thicker, right?
So I think my best choices are the:
1. Moko slim-fit - $12.98
amazon -dot- com/gp/product/B0063Q3G3I/
or the
2. Vipertek premium slim - $7.98
amazon -dot- com/gp/product/B006OZTNIK/
Is this right?
If anyone has experience with either, please reply. Do the clips hold on tight enough?
Any other advice or choices? What about "Premium quality PU leather" (Moko) vs. "100% Premium Litchi Grain Mark Leather" (Vipertek)?
Thanks.
(sorry for the links not linking - new member)
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what the hell is this?
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what the hell is this?
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It appears that rospenz is too new of a member to post links.
Here:
1: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0063Q3G3I/
2: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006OZTNIK/
Thanks, Dr. J for posting the links. I'm working on getting my posts up.
I ended up ordering tonight the Poetic version, since it was in stock, and the TF-101 version had good reviews. Free shipping from the seller was nice too.
And, just as I clicked confirm on the case purchase, my Prime buzzed to tell me that my Ice Cream Sandwich order had arrived - 8 minutes early.
rospenz said:
Thanks, Dr. J for posting the links. I'm working on getting my posts up.
I ended up ordering tonight the Poetic version, since it was in stock, and the TF-101 version had good reviews. Free shipping from the seller was nice too.
And, just as I clicked confirm on the case purchase, my Prime buzzed to tell me that my Ice Cream Sandwich order had arrived - 8 minutes early.
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which poetic one did you get?
I am having problems picking a case. I ordered some 19.99 Moko case from here http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006BU4TQY/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
Then cancelled it and found some purple one for 12.99 from same company but I didn't like they way the stand was in the back and someone said it didn't stand very well. So now I don't know what to get but a few people I have heard have either gotten Verteek or Poetic.
http://www.amazon.com/MoKo-Transfor...3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1326255672&sr=1-3
My tablet will be here tomorrow so I am going to order one here soon just not sure what. I don't know what is better the ones where the tablet clips on or where it slides in and doesn't clip on. I am so confused on what to get. I kind of like this one for 11.99 http://www.amazon.com/MoKo-Dual-Vie...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1326216758&sr=1-1 And come Feb they will make that one in purple but I can't wait that long.
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which poetic one did you get?
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I ordered the Poetic "StandBook Stand Leather Case with Angle Adjustable".
It's due early next week.
I think other posters may be right - these cases that look similar on Amazon are actually identical and come from the same Chinese manufacturer.
i really like these angle adjustable cases anyone have any experience with the keyboard dock and these cases? is there a case similar that works well with dock?? I don't have the dock yet but should have it soon and am trying to figure out what case to order thx in advance
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
lamboboy732 said:
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
BUYMECAR said:
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.
Tru11 said:
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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I have the Caseen Skinny and it's great.
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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.
slugbug2010 said:
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.
Im starting to wonder if I'm terribly unlucky or just plain doomed here.
I've so far bought a Mitab folio case which while managing to hold the tablet reasonably is clearly overstressing the docking aspect and doing damage to the tablet when I try and dock it. Without both parts in the case the tablet cover has the appearance/feel of an illfitting old book.
I then got a random folio case off ebay, allegedly a Moko Multi Angle Case and its terrible, it doesnt fit right and you cant use the camera.
I was then going to just get the ASUS Transleeve but apparently it scractches the back of the tablet and its hinge/connecting mechanism is made of fail.
So I ask you, XDA, which (if any) case is decent enough for the Prime?
Ideally I wanted something that I can dock while using, but thats seemingly out of the question, so I just want a nice case that doubles as a stand and doesn't look terrible.
Suggestions please (pref with Amazon UK links!) Would a "genuine" a Moko Multi Angle Case be the way to go, or perhaps the "premoium MoKo Case?
Cheers!
I am more than happy with my 2 UK cases.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22978731
I got this one and love it. Inside suede is black not grey and it fits really tight and snug and doesn't fall over when standing.
GreatShield on Amazon
I bought a Targus - Truss Leather Case/Stand. Just bought it because it was at Best Buy when I bought my tablet. Figured I'd use it for protection until I found a better/cheaper one, and then return it. I have read most threads on here about cases an also looked elsewhere online at cases quite a bit and have yet to see a case that I liked as well, much less better. I payed $40 US for it, though I'm sure it can be found cheaper online, but I really really like the fit, function, and quality of it. I would recommend it to others without any hesitation.
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Check for Tuff-Luv cases. They're getting good reviews for other devices. Mine is on his way to my homeplace in Canada! Will post a review when I get it.
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using xda premium
Look at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1561657
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Look at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1561657
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Thanks for the link, it lead me to this:
http://www.hzhkkj.com/product_show.asp?pid=1577&bigid=2&smallId=785
Looks Great!!!
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On second thought, I think I might go with the quality...
http://www.noreve.com/langue/en/pro...ormer_Prime_TF201_Tradition_leather_case.html
The greatsheild cases are by a mile the best case arround, slim and they look good too.
Dont consider anything else.
I keep mine on when docked and just put the flap under the dock.
You can find them on ebay from china and cost about 13 squid delivered, the only prob is waiting for delivery. But its not that long.
Hi Ady,
I have the premium Moko case you linked to.
My review is up on Amazon for this case too
I really like it, the Primes fits into the case perfectly, all the ports are accessible with the case on, as is the camera and flash.
I'll get some photos taken so you can see the fit.
Are there any good folding stand cases with access to the charging port while the thing is closed?
I found this Moko Premium folio one, which does look great as nitram says, other than it being folio rather than folding type:
amazon (dot) com/MoKo-Slim-Fit-Multi-Angle-Transformer-10-1-Inch/dp/B0063Q3G3I/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1332907452&sr=1-2
But as I said, I'm looking for more of one these folding types like, but neither of them show if there is a hole for the charging port while they are closed:
amazon (dot) com/MoKo-Folding-Transformer-10-1-Inch-Android/dp/B00565T3ZW/ref=sr_1_17?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1332909457&sr=1-17
OR
amazon (dot) com/Transformer-Prime-UrbanFlip-Series-Viewing/dp/B006WU9YMW/ref=sr_1_38?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1332909089&sr=1-38
Does anyone have them and can say or show if they have the port hole?
Hmm, interesting point there Alex.
Using the case as a stand (the Moko premium) the charging point is not accessible.
However, if you take the Prime out and put it in upside down then the charging point is at the top and thus accessible.
If I use the case with the front part of the case folded right back, then the charging point is fully accessible, but..... you have to unplug it, folde the case back, then plug it in again.