So my hunt for case started a day after i bought the tablet. i found this one at amazon for 15.99. i was skeptical but being a college student. don't really have an option money wise. So i ordered it. Got it today and i love it. it looks like a book which i love. feels durable. and best of all i can detach the flap and still have it in case. it has cut out for all the ports speakers buttons cameras and so on. for 15 bucks it is not bad at all. has three positions to be placed. i rubber band thingy to hold the flap when closed. and the flap the puts the tablet in its case has Velcro so it wont fall out.
you can but it here
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Looks pretty decent.. hows the rear camera cutout? Does the TF fit snugly or is it kind of loose? And are there cutouts for all buttons/ports?
I think that I have just found the same case at ebay:
I cannot post links...
just search "asus transformer case"
it looks like you might be able to undo the velcro and stil use the keyboard dock with it. Do you know if you can or not?
Yes I would like to know if how we can use the dock with this?
i dont have a keyboard dock guys sorry. but yes im can undo the velcro and you would be able to plug it in.
I have this case i purchased off of ebay...Its good, not perfect, but good. I don't have pics as I am at work, but you can look at his and see what I am talking about.
The button idea is great. The one thing that this case has that the other do not is the ability to rotate and prop up in portrait or landscape. Th downfall to this is that the button, while holding the tf in place, pulls against the case some, so it stretches a bit around the button. I also worry some about the long term affects of a button pressing into the back of the transformer...I've had it for a few weeks though, and it seems fine.
It fits well, with all ports available. Because it can rotate, you can charge it with the case closed. The option to remove it is even better, because then you can read and such without having the whole case on it.
The case doesn't really cover the edges well without the extra cover. Alot of the edge is exposed. However, I could see a plus side to the way this case is designed. I don't have a dock, but I feel that if you unbuttoned it, and undid the velcro at the bottom, you would be able to dock the tf with no problem. Someone else would have to verify this...I think you could even leave it in the portfolio part, just slide that under the dock. All ports are available, and there is a cutout from the inner case that lines up well.
It props up well, haven't had an issue with that, in portrait or landscape. I use it all the time, and its a great help.
So, for whats out there now, this is the only rotating case I have found. Its a good idea, and works good. The case is pretty solid, as in stiff, but not extremely thick, so that has its pluses and minuses. Overall I would give it a 4 out of 5 stars.
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jateelover, can you please post a link to an ebay auction of this case, or the seller name?
I would like to buy it, but there are too many cheap transformer cases on ebay...
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Hey folks,
I've got the transformer, and dock. I'd like to be able to get a case, hardcase for it to protect it, but still use my dock and not have to remove the case.
Are there any cases that do this? I'm tired of reading threads about ""cases" and finding sleeves. I want an actual case.
I was thinking of one of these (same case, I'm posting both links as there are different images):
http://www.amazon.com/CaseCrown-Ver...I0/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1304881131&sr=8-11
http://www.amazon.com/CaseCrown-Mul...592A/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1304881131&sr=8-9
Does anyone have any experience with them? How well does the TF fit? My worry is for the depth, as the case has been designed for netbooks and the TF (together with the dock) may not sit firmly but move from one side to another. Also, on the height the TF may be a bit too large.
Yeah that wasn't what I was looking for.
I meant a case.. like... thing that attaches to the item to protect it completely constantly, not something you put it in. I ordered a 5.99 neoprene sleeve for this from that other thread. Something like the asus official product already out. But compatible with the dock.
I can see where the confusion would be.
I guess the word I'm looking for is "skin"
I grabbed a roocase superbubble for an Asus netbook, its a little on the tall side but I feel super safe sticking my tf101 in there. It also doesn't actually side Mich at all due to the bubble cushions on the inside
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Hey folks,
I've got the transformer, and dock. I'd like to be able to get a case, hardcase for it to protect it, but still use my dock and not have to remove the case.
Are there any cases that do this? I'm tired of reading threads about ""cases" and finding sleeves. I want an actual case.
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There seems to be very little room in the hinge when you try and place the TF in the dock. This is probably by design to ensure a snug fit. You can find those stick covers to cover your TF but I seriously doubt a hard case will work; it would need to be paper thin so there would be almost no point.
The neoprene case I got yesterday for $13.68 is a perfect fit and has room for the charger in the front pocket as well...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0018LYCYK
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There seems to be very little room in the hinge when you try and place the TF in the dock. This is probably by design to ensure a snug fit. You can find those stick covers to cover your TF but I seriously doubt a hard case will work; it would need to be paper thin so there would be almost no point.
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What he said.
A cover for the tablet that will allow you to dock it to the keyboard without taking the cover off would have to be VERY VERY thin, or would have to be open (not cover) the section of the base that joins to the dock.
I actually modified the official Asus Sleeve Case to stay on my TF and still dock to the keyboard. Wasnt hard to do. If interested Ill do a write up.
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I actually modified the official Asus Sleeve Case to stay on my TF and still dock to the keyboard. Wasnt hard to do. If interested Ill do a write up.
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I'm very interested, that could totally fit my needs. Would a picture be possible please
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I'm very interested, that could totally fit my needs. Would a picture be possible please
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You can find the HOW TO here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13691514
I bought a cheap silicone skin for my flyer (this one: http://www.amazon.com/HTC-FLYER-SILICONE-SKIN-CASE/dp/B0050FDQTC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1325684321&sr=8-1)
It fits ok, but causes frequent shut downs. I think it's just a bit tight against the power button and holds it down till the flyer shuts off.
Anyone know of a skin that doesn't do that? Or should I just take a knife to this one and cut out around the power button?
I want just a skin rather than case - I'd like a better grip on the unit, plus hide the whiteness (just don't like the white/silver of the flyer) and still fit into my windshield mount in the car.
I just received a clear one from handheld items that I haven't installed yet. By the looks of it, the area over the power button is raised so it shouldn't cause the problem you are having. I'll test it out later and report back.
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I bought a cheap silicone skin for my flyer (this one: http://www.amazon.com/HTC-FLYER-SILICONE-SKIN-CASE/dp/B0050FDQTC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1325684321&sr=8-1)
It fits ok, but causes frequent shut downs. I think it's just a bit tight against the power button and holds it down till the flyer shuts off.
Anyone know of a skin that doesn't do that? Or should I just take a knife to this one and cut out around the power button?
I want just a skin rather than case - I'd like a better grip on the unit, plus hide the whiteness (just don't like the white/silver of the flyer) and still fit into my windshield mount in the car.
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Thanks, I'd appreciate it.
The one I bought does have a raised bump over the power button, but doesn't seem to be enough.
I looked todya at the bestbuy hard cover for the flyer (the one that only covers the back, but it's hard). Looks nice, but the back is too slick. And it's stupid expensive, like $40 for a dumb piece of molded plastic. So I'm also considering some of the knockoffs of that too - the ones online all claim to have a rubberized back.
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Oh, I have. But I've actually had 2 of them already and both did it (different sellers, but the same skin. One was this one, and one was a bigger pack w/ car mount and such). So now I'm looking for a replacement. My flyer was a refurb, and the bottom back cover (not the one that the sd slot is under) is loose, so that's another reason I want it covered. Don't want a full case though since it'll be spending most of the time in a car mount where a case would get in the way.
I just installed the one I got from HandHeldItems.com
There is plenty of clearance between the power button and the case. Maybe just a tad more than I prefer because you have to push it down pretty far to get it to trigger the switch.
The case fits good. All holes line up except the small hole on the bottom of the right side. I think that is a microphone. No big deal for me.
The back is textured and it feels good in the hand.
My only complaint is the 'color'. I'd go with a Black or Smoked on my next one. I'm not a fan of the clear.
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I've been searching around trying to find a typical vertical charging dock/cradle for the Samsung Galaxy S II that would fit a Galaxy S II phone with an Otterbox case on it.
The case adds a fair amount of girth because of the silicon and plastic layers that go on top.
I've tried a number of docks made for the Galaxy S II, but they're all a snug fit for the phone normally without having a case put on them.
Has anybody found a dock that fits the phone with the needed room to spare for the case to fit?
i havent found one either but after a while of searching i stumbled upon this and liking it so far!
Its just a very little stand which holds the galaxy sii nicely and its very very cheap.
It looks nice on my desk
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Acetec-Desk...PRVM/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1326393013&sr=8-5
Although stands are easy to come by, one that provides power as well seems to be the challenge, at least one that fits my phone with the case on it.
I'm near the point of fishing out old Lego or such to find something to lift my phone a few inches off the table, holding it upright vertically with space under it to run a power cable.
I found it annoying that the power/usb jack had to be on the bottom of the phone. It wouldn't be so bad if I could place the phone upside down 180 degrees, but the android OS doesn't seem to rotate to 180 with vanilla OS, nor most apps like to rotate to 180.
I think completely upside down would be annoying over time. You can enable 180 degree rotation in CM7, but I haven't tried it, so good luck.
FWIW.
So far my only solution has been removing the otterbox case which sort of defeats the purpose of it.
I find it odd that I can't seem to buy a simple phone dock that gives enough space to fit the phone.
I guess I'll have to build a dock out of something like wood, lego, etc. or buy a cheap car mount and find a way to make it free stand on a table to give enough space to put a cable into the phone.
This dock is deliberately built a little larger and has a rubber part so it can hold phones with cases.
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/vi...md=VIDESC&index=21&nav=SEARCH&nid=84304162460
Not sure if it would fit with the otterbox though as they are quite bulky......however you can't expect a dock to be made for every style of case
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Thanks for the reply. Hard to tell if the dock would be big enough or not. But much thanks.
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Thanks for the reply. Hard to tell if the dock would be big enough or not. But much thanks.
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I had similar probles and created a wooden dock with large adaption capabilities. Unless the otterbox dock isn't thicker than 8mm it should be OK
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Ok folks.. I have been looking for a back cover for my gtablet and I found one at NewEgg. It comes in both Black and Clear... for those of you that are interested its a polycarbinate material.... And is only 13.00, its suppose to have all the right cut outs and such....
The Company name is GreatShield Guardian Series Slim-Fit PolyCarbonate Hard Case for ViewSonic gTablet 10.1 Multi-Touchscreen Tablet
Found the same on buy.com for $10.95
I opted for a case with keyboard. Here :- http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004JF9N1O/ref=oh_o01_s00_i00_details
The case is hard leather the keyboard and stand are a bonus, I figured it may come it useful to have a keyboard close by. If you need a keyboard it's worth a little extra.
Why not to electroniccrap.com have a look.. There are many toies for Gtablet..
Did you buy this greatshield case? Thoughts?
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Just ordered mine today through Amazon as I wanted to get something else so I was able to get free shipping. Now just need to sit and wait for it..stated for delivery sometime next week. I'll post back with my thoughts.
Recieved this item.
Yes I did use GreatShield, I wanted it in black and it was only offered in clear thru Newegg. So I went to the Greatshield site and ordered in in black. And it arrived 5 days later, via USPS.
Works like a charm, all the cut outs are correct. NO shape edges and it pops right on. It was worth the wait and the price.
Well the Greatshield back cover arrived today. First impression wasn't what I was expecting...I was thinking it was more like the material like those Cruzerlite covers are made of for phones. This is actually just hard plastic with a painted black soft touch paint on it, kind of like the soft touch plastics found in many cars. Actually VZW sells sliding belt holsters which are pretty much the same concept as this cover. Either way its another layer on the back of the tablet that adds a little bit more thickness which I actually don't mind plus the soft touch paint gives it more grip.
All ports and physical buttons are exposed which is great but the only thing which could bother some is access to the micro sdcard slot/USB port cover is a little difficult. You will have to peel the back cover off slightly to get it opened if you access that slot and port. Oh getting this thing off is kind of a pain since the tablet is a little bigger than a phone. I find sitting on the couch while trying to get the cover off is better just incase things go flying.
Anyways on to the pictures (sorry for the blurry pictures, these were taken with my Droid X):
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The extra grip must be nice.
I always worry when I one hand mine that it is going to slip out of my hands since it's kind of slick.
There are several sellers on ebay pushing them. I'm just curious how they fit and how thin they are.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Nillk...essories&var=430106908930&hash=item1e7490ac92
This one looks nice,quite tempted to try one out
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I too am curious about these cases. I also stumbled upon these on Ebay and tend to like them quite a bit more than the Nillkin (at least cosmetically) and they look to be a little thinner as well...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/330839147407?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I've been using the black Nillkin case for a little over a week and I love it. It's very thin -- it hangs over the top and bottom of the phone a very little bit. The case won't protect the screen at all, as the ridges on the side do not seem to raise past the screen's height.
The only downfall is the fit isn't 100% accurate -- the the buttons don't line up exactly with the holes in the case. This doesn't cause any issues because they aren't being pressed down. The worst is the camera button's alignment. I'll try to take some pics when I get off of work.
Overall, I would definitely recommend if you're looking for an non-intrusive, cheap but nice looking & feeling, scratch-protector case. Do NOT buy it if you're in the market for drop protection.
p.s. The black looks great with a white nokia. The white shows through on open bottom, top, and around the camera area in the back.
ALSO, works perfectly with the wireless charger.
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I too am curious about these cases. I also stumbled upon these on Ebay and tend to like them quite a bit more than the Nillkin (at least cosmetically) and they look to be a little thinner as well...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/330839147407?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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i actually bought the gray version of that case off amazon, it came in yesterday and i'm quite happy with it. it provides a LOT more grip when holding and adds virtually no bulk. well placed cutouts for the camera and side buttons as well.
wireless charging works through the case too. overall very happy with my $8 purchase.
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i actually bought the gray version of that case off amazon, it came in yesterday and i'm quite happy with it. it provides a LOT more grip when holding and adds virtually no bulk. well placed cutouts for the camera and side buttons as well.
wireless charging works through the case too. overall very happy with my $8 purchase.
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The sim card tray removal hole....
yea, that's the sim tray eject hole.
I totally forgot about the sim card..dang
adiliyo said:
i actually bought the gray version of that case off amazon, it came in yesterday and i'm quite happy with it. it provides a LOT more grip when holding and adds virtually no bulk. well placed cutouts for the camera and side buttons as well.
wireless charging works through the case too. overall very happy with my $8 purchase.
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Any pics of it on the phone?