Hey has anybody seen a case for the new nook with a built in light like this case for the original nook?
http://gifts.barnesandnoble.com/Lyra-Light-Front-Cover/e/9781615513383
I asked at BN and they had no idea when a lighted cover would show up. They asked me, though, to send a request at BN site, so they could talk to their suppliers.
If you ever find one for STR, please tell us!!!
Nook 2 Black Leather Case with Built-in Reading Light
Well here's something. I have no idea how well it works/fits:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...14&ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT#ht_2050wt_1185
And here is the same being sold at Amazon.com:
Lighted cover for Nook Touch
It does not show in here that the lamp is hidden on the back (which makes the cover fatter and dumb looking), and I'm not sure that the light holds in place when in use. Did anyone buy this one and have better info?
I've been using a case/light from a Sony Reader Pocket Edition. It's exactly the right height for the nook, although the right-buttons do stick out a little.
The case is sturdy, the lighting is excellent. I find it funny that the three-position switch suggests dimmer, but it actually seems to switch from off to on to - well - on!
Two strips of Velcro (or double-sided mounting tape) will hold the nook snugly in place, and afford protection against bumps and short drops.
Well, M-edge has a combo that I think is very neat, even though the whole set gets larger than Kindle's cover:
Cover (showing light in place)
and
Light (reviews are not overall good).
The price for the set is close to Kindle's lighted cover.
I just use a clip on book light and clip it on the leather case i have for my N2E.
For the lighted nook touch cover to work, it should draw power from the N2E device just like what the lighted cover does with Kindle.
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I've been using a case/light from a Sony Reader Pocket Edition. It's exactly the right height for the nook, although the right-buttons do stick out a little.
The case is sturdy, the lighting is excellent. I find it funny that the three-position switch suggests dimmer, but it actually seems to switch from off to on to - well - on!
Two strips of Velcro (or double-sided mounting tape) will hold the nook snugly in place, and afford protection against bumps and short drops.
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I just ordered a Nook Touch and would be interested to get this if it's a good fit. May I know which model case you meant? Also can I have a picture of your ereader with case on?
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Just received the $33 FUSE case [http://electroniccrap.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5_9&products_id=37] from electronicCrap. It is quite a nice case. I really like the finish on both the outer and inner.
The inside is a stiffer type of velvet or something. Not exactly rough, but not as smooth as microfiber for example.
The exterior is very sharp, and business meeting ready. It is a soft suede-like material and is a nice shade of gray. One big advantage of this material is a slightly higher friction grip on surfaces than leather or faux-leather. If I try to slide the tablet in the case on a smooth surface, it is quite hard. I imagine you could set the case on a dashboard and it would rarely slide.
The tablet is VERY secure in the case, and can be made even more secure with a bit of velcro or some other material to fully secure the closing flap. However, with only friction holding the flap, the tablet won't fall out even if I hold the whole thing by the folding cover and shake it.
The case functions well as a stand, sitting comfortably at all three angles on my lap bot sitting and lying in bed. The cutouts for ports are all perfectly sized. The dock port is accessible for something like the HDMI cable. I don't have a dock, so I am not sure if that would fit. The fabric over the microsd and usb slot is put together a little funny. The bottom edge (somewhat visible in this picture from electronicCrap: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/10015338/Cases/hy3.JPG, it is the edge below the microSD cover) sort of tucks in where it should not, and the part that tucks isn't really necessary. This is a really minor thing that doesn't affect the function, just the form a bit. Seems like instead of an oval cut-out of one large connection between front and back panel it should be just two narrow strips.
The comment Steve makes about the magnets on his site is very true. They are a little on the weak side to close the case, but it doesn't bother me at all.
I ordered my Fuse case from electroniccrap.com last Friday and received it three days later. After three months of using my GTab "naked", I have to say it is a much more pleasant experience using it in the Fuse folio case. As ramerco mentions, the case feels well made. My only complaint is that there is no cutout for the charge status LED on the front of the GTab near the charging port. Otherwise, I would not hesitate to recommend this case.
It's a good case for Gtablet.
I have the P3, and I love it as well. Is the only difference a matter of the P3 blocking the left speaker and the flap on top?
If yes, the P3 is a few bucks cheaper and I highly recommend that too.
i think the p3 cutout for the mini usb cover is not lined up properly. i don't know though, i only have the fuse...
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I have the P3, and I love it as well. Is the only difference a matter of the P3 blocking the left speaker and the flap on top?
If yes, the P3 is a few bucks cheaper and I highly recommend that too.
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The P3 is a synthetic leather PU style case that has a "slicker" feel to it.
The Fuse is almost like a suede feel. They are both great cases. I flip back and forth between both of them to fit my mood
And yes, there is a little bit of an overlap of one of the speakers, but it doesn't affect the functionality that much. It still pumps out descent sound!
I ordered the FUSE case as well and it's great. It's a great bargain. I highly recommend it.
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FUSE - great case for those without a dock.
I read through a dozen or more threads here looking for info on all of the cases that were compatible with the G tablet. The only noteworthy negative aspect of the FUSE case that I could gleen from the experiences of others was the fact that it did not allow the tablet to dock while inside the case - for that you'd need the CLIP I believe. I didn't see any reason to bother with a dock, so I went with the FUSE (from electroniccrap).
Six months later, I'm still happy with my purchase. The material has held up exceptionally well (my 2-year-old got a hold of the case once and didn't manage to leave any visible blemishes or marks, despite his persistence) and I still like the feel of it. The faux-sued or whatever it is offers just the right amount of texture/friction to hold the tablet 1-handed without fear of it slipping out of my grip.
So, I suppose I should say thank you to all of the posters here who shared their experiences with the various cases - much obliged, everyone.
This is a review for
VERTEKS (TM) Asus Eee Pad Transformer PRIME TF201 10.1-Inch Android Tablet Wi-Fi Multi Angle View Leather Folio Case Cover (Black)
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The case shipped out of Anaheim, California. As this not is shipped from Amazon at the moment.
I received it in 1 day (shipped via USPS) and the packaging was nicely done, not cheap.
The case some with a 100% satisfaction guarantee card, which is a nice touch. It came with a foam insert to keep case integrity during shipping.
Upon removing from the packaging, the case has a nice leathery smell. The leather is very nice, and has a slight rubbery texture. It is more sturdy than a soft case, but less than a hard case.
It has openings for control of the TFP on top, left right when the case cover it closed. Sadly, the USB plugin is not available when the case is closed (i just charge with the cover tucked back). It also has holes front/back camera, light sensor and the little charging arrow at the bottom of the device
The case is designed to have stand-up support (as seen in the amazon pictures) It is really nice, and uses velcro to stay in place. I played with my TFP considerably with it standing upright and it was very stable.
The inside is coated with a nice, soft, fabric, perfect for encasing the fragile TFP back.
All-in-all, i found this to be a PERFECT case, just what i needed.
Wrap Up
Pros:
Durable leather exterior
Soft, plush interior
Access to top,right,left buttons and slots
Front and back camera/light sensor holes
Stand-up support
Front and back cover
Full access to device touch screen
Cons:
No charging access while screen is fully closed
Feel free to ask any more questions or request any more pictures!
I am very happy to hear this mine just shipped Friday so I should have it soon and I got it for $9.99!
Does it have a closing flap (that is to be wrapped around to the back of the tablet) from the side, where you insert TFP into the case? Do you get what I mean? and where the Velcro exactly is?
Yes and in the form of two 1.25" wide strips that border the charging port giving about a cm of birth on each side of it. It is one solid of piece of leather.
All in all this is a great case the only "flaw" would be that you cant charge it when its closed. But if it was designed the opposite way the web cam and camera operation would be upside down.
If you really wanted to you could cut a notch in the spine area and give it a run on a sewing machine for strength. Then problem would be solved.
I've dropped it a couple times and it was very protective.
Learn from my experience:
My NT was plugged in and charging. It somehow fell 28 inches from the desk top to the wood floor below. The screen is intact and the tablet functions properly, but there was more damage than I would have expected.
There is a crack next to the USB connection. The notch on the bottom left is bent upward and the cover for the micro SD card doesn't want to close completely.
I would have expected it to be more durable than this.
Wow that is crazy. On the plus side, the screen wasn't harmed. I already have a case for mine. but will have to be careful.
I have had no issue with mine sliding off my bed constantly but then again I have a case on mine that extends around the edges a good half inch which means the case is taking the brunt of the force instead of the nook.
drewrauv said:
Learn from my experience:
My NT was plugged in and charging. It somehow fell 28 inches from the desk top to the wood floor below. The screen is intact and the tablet functions properly, but there was more damage than I would have expected.
There is a crack next to the USB connection. The notch on the bottom left is bent upward and the cover for the micro SD card doesn't want to close completely.
I would have expected it to be more durable than this.
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I'm sorry to hear that that happened to your device. Sometimes I drop my electronic devices and I get butt hurt for a good 10-20 minutes... then come to realize, if it still works, its okay.
By the way, do you work? For less than $20 you can pick up a rubberish silicone case that fits your Nook like a sleeve along w/ a zipper case, shipped. Not bad if you ask me. Some user posted a txt/video review in the accessories forum. If you're not super picky and don't care about how pretty it'll be (not ugly at all) and are just worried if it'll work in a good manner, go ahead and pick it up. If you can't afford it, find your nearest aunt'/uncle or call up grandma...
If you go to amazon (cant post links yet...) search for something like "Barnes & Noble NOOK COLOR eBook Reader Tablet WiFi, Black Soft Silicone Skin Case Cover And Smart Headphone Wrap/Key Chain Style" and "Gizmo Dorks Neoprene Zipper Slip Case (Black) with Carabiner Key Chain for the Barnes and Nobles Nook Color and Nook Tablet"
Trust me, it'll do it's job. You'll feel better w/ it, even if it is not a $30-$40 accessory. You won't even need the latter (zipper case) but it's just an extra level of protection.
Cheers.
I like the Trident cases. They add some bulk but it seems like it will protect well. My Nook Tablet has fallen from the coffee table to the carpet with no damage... but I would expect that even without the case.
I have mine in a Otter Box. It has survived several minor falls. With a 3 yr/o, the Otter Box is a must!
There is an Otter Box available for the NT already? Oh yeah, I suppose it's been out a while for the Nook Color, and they are pretty much the same size I believe. Well, that's good news, I always liked the Otter Box cases (the heavy duty, rugged ones, I think they are called the Defender series). I don't care for their lighter "Commuter" series. Which type is available for the NT? I suppose I could go Google it...
OTOH, I haven't bought a case for mine yet because I like the way it feels in my hand. I just figure I need to be careful with it. I'm not sure I would like it with a case on it...
I dropped mine at home once the day after I got it. I dislike carpet but for once was glad the floor is carpeted. I went to Radio Shack and bought a cover for mine for $30 and I have dropped it once in the cover and no damage was done even on cement. It's a good investment. This cover has 4 elastic straps to hold the tablet (like a book cover) even when in use.
I can't really imagine not using a cover. I've dropped mine several times, from 4 feet down to 1 foot.
If you are worried about dropping or scratching , get a cover .
It's kinda lame to complain
I would have expected it to be more durable than this.
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I prefer naked devices - covers make the device FAT ... but then I'm double careful with my electronics ....
Good thing I got a case, I seem to be capable of dropping things.
My official B&N case makes the nook easier to hold at least for me so I am glad I got it plus I use it as a stand when watching videos
I'm a big fan of the RooCASE line. I've got the Executive Leather Portfolio variant, but they also make a more compact Leather Case flip cover that has the key feature: A removable "bikini' holster for the device. For throwing in a bag or heavy travel, I use the full case. When I want to use my device at work or around the house, I can pull out the Velcro-attached bikini and have protection while not adding a lot of bulk. There's a rigid back-board that extends just beyond the edges of the device to provide some protection in a fall, and all-around protection that still allows access to everything but the SD slot. What really sells me on the bikini is that I can flip my device 180 degrees vertically and slide it in to protect the screen. The rubberized back on my NOOK is exposed, but the screen faces the semi-rigid back of the holster. The little NOOK carabiner loop is really handy for pulling the device back out.
Hello Android fans,
I'm a new user to the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 from T-Mobile (SGH-T779), and I wanted to discuss my case and screen protectors of choice I like.
First of all, my screen protector of choice in most cases is usually Zagg's invisibleShield, because it works REALLY well, most of the time. I say most of the time for reasons not related to this situation. I have a Galaxy Note 2 as well with a wallet case that presses against the screen, Zagg's plastic technology doesn't work so well for it in that kind of situation.
Otherwise, my Tab 2 has a nice wet-applied Zagg invisibleShield HD screen on it, and it's plain awesome. There's no quality loss in the screen, it doesn't scratch very easily and doesn't collect a whole lot of fingerprints. It does collect them, but easily wiped off with a simple cloth.
My case I'm using, though it's not /perfect/, it's just currently the best I could personally find at the time.
It's the RooCase RC-GALX10TAB2-DA-BK Dual-Axis leather folio case. Basically it works using a 2-piece assembly. The main part holds the case in a nice felt-feeling case, so you can hold it, without the outer case, in a night light package. The outer case has velcro to hold the inner part to it so you can rotate it by sticking it to the velcro. This allows it to be in landscape or portrait mode very nicely, and it doesn't fall over when in portrait mode like a lot of the other dual-axis folios seem to have a problem with. It does use a low-powered magnet on the front of the inner case to the outer inner case so it snugs together when closed.
The only downsides are, so far:
The stylus/pen holder is on the outside edge of the outer case, so it sticks out like a soar thumb, and can easily be knocked out.
The case has no hole on the bottom side for the 30-pin connector, though this issue can be kind of gotten around by simply rotating the tablet to its side, or completely upside down, thanks to full auto-rotation of the Android interface. I usually plug it in every night in this manner, rotated out to put the 30-pin on the outer side and plugged in.
It is "technically" leather, but it seems like every other "Genuine Leather" product out there, where the leather is just a very very thin layer of leather covered over cardboard or other fillers. (I make leather stuff as a hobby, so I know what real leather is capable of and feels like when done properly).
The plus sides are:
It fits rather well and does not interfere with the touchable screen area, even with my big hands I have yet to conflict with the edges of the touchable screen. .
It fits very snug and tightly, so it doesn't move at all.
It fully exposes the power, volume rocker, microSD slot, IrDA port, and headset port, and covers most of the SIM card, so it helps prevent loss of the SIM card in case it ever popped open and somehow snapped out.
Anyway, that's my review, hope it's helpful to people.
Psi-Jack
Hey I'm looking for a case with a hard cover that doesn't bend - like a keyboard case or a case with a kickstand. It also MUST attach to the tablet in a way that allows the tablet to swing freely but it doesn't matter if it's via magnet or hinge.
It doesn't matter if it has a keyboard and the quality of the keyboard doesn't matter as I won't be using it.
The Zagg Folio 8" Auto-fit looks perfect - except it's WAY more than I want to pay. Can anyone please recommend any other cases that are lower priced? The feature that I need is a non-bending cover that attaches well, anything else like keyboard or looks is unimportant. Thanks!
Reason I need a non-bending cover is I want to hang the tablet so it hangs on a monitor with the cover portion laying flat on the top of the monitor so it's at eye level for use on a stationary cycle and so the monitor screen is covered. The two bendy covers that I've tried this with "collapse" and the weight of the tablet drags off the top.
I have an idea: Why not use Velcro stickers so it can hang of the top(back) of the display unit itself? It would be way cheaper if you already have something in mind and can be easily removed. And even the slimmest stickers could be left on the cover without interfering with the screen once it's closed or when held while in use.
Nice idea but it's for a machine at my gym.