I ordered this backpack just to carry my Thrive around in not expecting much, but I'm amazed at what I got for 20 bucks. This backpack appears to be made fairly well with good materials,good padding, beefy zippers, and straight stitching. The size is perfect. It fits the Thrive great, it's not too big to be bulky, but not too small to be girly either. It has the large main compartment with the slot for the netbook, plus more, a front side zipper pocket for cables, external drives and all that fun stuff, and a small zippered pocket across the bottom center of the backpack. You never know when you might need that stuff and now I'll have room to be prepared! It's available in several different colors. I really recommend this to anyone looking for a way to carry their Thrive and charger/cables around.
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Here are some sleeves that fit perfect for our G-tablet. I found them at Marshalls for only 12$. Online they sell for about 20-30$! There made for the Ipad but work great. There are a couple of different colors to.
I got the one on the right...almost a perfect fit, it seems like the gtab is a teeny bit taller than the ipad so it's kind of tight at either end. Also has a thick, plush padding which is really nice. No pocket for any accessories though - just a plain and simple sleeve.
I also thought it was a little tight at first so I decided to look in the sleeve and sure enough there was a small demoisture bag inside! The memory type foam that's used for padding is awesome. My wife dropped the g in the sleeve twice from about 5 ft. and it still survived.
Just received this case,
http://www.caselogic.com/10_2_ipad_...l/index.cfm?modelid=154701&productid=10030361
Fits perfectly, the inside opening is a little thick, made for a 1.5" netbook but I added a couple layers of foam and the G Tab fits like a glove. Just about the perfect case and it's on sale.
It looks like a lunch bag.
I picked this up for my Acer 1. While I am waiting for my Malata M1 to arrive I have used it for my G-tablet and it is surprisingly perfect. It holds my tablet, charger, cleaning cloth and stylus very comfortably. Plus, it has a very professional look and feel.
Targus CityGear NetBook Case
After messing with a couple of bags, I ended up buying this one. It fits the gTab perfectly in the padded sleeve even with it inside of my sweet CaseCrown case and has room for my little Gear Head keyboard with multi-touch touchpad as well as the dock, and my foldable Arkon stand, the spare power adapter, and other odds and ends in the little compartments it has. It's fairly cheap too. My only negative on this bag is that the shoulder strap is not removeable.
The Encase neoprene sleeve for 10" netbooks really fits my GTab like a glove. It is kind of snug lengthwise and there is maybe 0.5" of extra space widthwise, but it comes very close to fitting the dimensions of the GTab. Unlike a lot of neoprene sleeves made for iPads or netbooks, this sleeve is more "rectangular" shaped instead of being more "square", which is good because the GTab is more rectangular than an iPad. Here a link to Amazon, but these are also on eBay.
http://www.amazon.com/Encase-Envelope-Black-Neoprene-10-0/dp/B002QWPMSK
I like that this one fits exactly L x W with no movement, it's thicker and leaves room for adding a little more padding or slipping in a slimline keyboard, there's also a zippered pocket that will hold the power adapter and stand without a problem.
The strap isn't detachable but can be used from the top, side or un-fasten a couple of Velcro straps and it becomes a shoulder strap.
The case is more rigid than the neoprene ones I found at OD, more along the lines of a laptop case.
Also couldn't pass up the price
chili_red said:
I like that this one fits exactly L x W with no movement, it's thicker and leaves room for adding a little more padding or slipping in a slimline keyboard, there's also a zippered pocket that will hold the power adapter and stand without a problem.
The strap isn't detachable but can be used from the top, side or un-fasten a couple of Velcro straps and it becomes a shoulder strap.
The case is more rigid than the neoprene ones I found at OD, more along the lines of a laptop case.
Also couldn't pass up the price
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That is a nice case. I may pick one up at that price for times when I'm going somewhere with just the GTab. I like the neoprene Encase sleeve I posted above for times when I'm putting the GTab into my bag and want just a little extra protection to prevent scratching my GTab.
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.
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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.
Purchased the SiKai MicroFiber case for the Lenovo IdeaPad K1 Tablet. Delivery was within the UK and didn't take too long, about 5 days including the weekend.
I paid £15.19 delivered from Ebay UK Item number: 200647561882
The case is made from a strange type of plastic material, it's quite soft and flexible. Am kind of glad rather than faux leather. It is very thin and light, but seems sturdy enough to protect the tablet around the house. I have a 10" netbook bag that I keep it in when travelling to add extra protection.
I like it since it makes it easy to carry around with you and doesn't add bulk to it. I would say the case is lighter than my official HP Touchpad case and similar in strength, although a different material. I can only compare it to the ROOCASE Multi-Angle Leather Case and can say it is much thinner and lighter than that.
There is only one angle that the case allows for, but since it is an Android tablet you can flip the whole thing round and get a lower angle. Its fine for watching at night when streaming video so its not an issue for me.
Price wise the only options available to me at the time were the faux leather ones for about £9.99 or the official case from the Lenovo website coming in at a hefty £34.99 once you add the crazy £10 delivery charge! Not many options in the UK unfortunately but am glad I did some research and found this case.
Other things that you might notice in the photos (sorry poor camera phone ones) there is a place to put a pen, all cut outs seem correct and I love the fact that I can charge it without having the case open, also the hdmi port is free.
Not sure how long it will last but considering the few days usage of it, the minor things like the tablet can slide a tiny bit inside the case so would have preferred a tighter fit (although will try and adjust the velcro again that closes once you slip the tablet inside), the cut out by the front facing button could be a bit lower, and the magnetic clasps to be quite weak I will give this case an 8/10 and can recommend it.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SiKai-MicroFiber-case-Lenovo-IdeaPad-Tablet-K1-case-/200647561882
great case! I bought this sikai case too and actually prefer it more than the original lenovo K1 case.
This covers all ports, and also has a great microfiber texture that is slightly grippy, while remaining smooth to the touch. does not attract dust at all and keeps the K1 snug (if it feels loose, readjust the velcro tighter).
recommended!
Yeh have tightened it a bit more, doesn't move as much.... Glad I chose this over the cheaper cases and the official one which was more than double the cost here in the UK.
Can't believe how dead this forum is for this tablet, going to see if there are anymore forums with more support....
Just got this tab last week and love it so far. Looking for a good case but hate the leather, faux leather look.
Please let me know if you find more forums as I have looked and am surprised how little I've found....
I know of one other decent one, google "lenovo community K1"
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Just got this tab last week and love it so far. Looking for a good case but hate the leather, faux leather look.
Please let me know if you find more forums as I have looked and am surprised how little I've found....
I know of one other decent one, google "lenovo community K1"
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Cool will do.
This case is pretty good if you want something thin and light, there are stronger/more protective cases out there but they add bulk and I don't want that since I use this round the house...... Still glad I bought this case and find it better in that respect to the Roocase.....
Thanks, will google what you said.....
Got the SiKai for my TPT. Everyting else looks bulky in comparison. It is extremely thin (I''ve tried a lot of gadget cases over the years), and although it's screamingly vinyl, it doesn't look really cheap since it fits so well. Leather like this might come off as over-the-top (not that I wouldn't probably sucker into that if I could find it). It's got the seam around the edge where it cushions a drop, and the magnetic closure on the flap is a great touch, not too powerful, but it stays closed well enough.
My gripes are with the screen cover flap: it leaves two stripes on my matte screen protector where the fold places rub off the grease I thought I cleaned off last night, it doesn't hold the tablet vertical enough to really use, and it's busy looking on the front. If I had a choice in the design, I would leave off the "stand" capabilities and leave it flat. If it's open, it's really floppy; it would be easier to manage if it were entirely rigid. I might add a hide-able tether & a knob/button so you could stand it up on its other edge more vertically instead.
All in all, for the price I paid (US$26-ish), I'm very happy with it. If Piel Frama comes up with something, though, I might check that out, if only to drool. I still love my old Wizard case, and my Advantage case from them, too. Very lovely, solid product, and they've been keeping customers happy for a long time.
Addendum: After a couple of months with it, mine is holding together just fine. I had to trim a bit of vinyl fringe, butvall vinyl does that ( it frays a bit after it's freshly cut, but after you trim it once, unless it's cut really crooked, you're done). I have noticed that after a bit of stretching from the daily+ in & out I do to use the dock, it's loose enough to partially obscure the rear camera, not to mention trying to take pics with the flap cover is a huge PITA. If I used this camera a lot, I'd be totally fed up with this case. I may also be melting a bigger hole for the speaker (whch is hard-core disappointing to begin with). All in all, though, that's it for my complaints, which is pretty rare for me.I plan on cloud storage sync and a great cam on my next phone to use the tab for pviewing,
To be fair the official HP Touchpad case does the same thing to my Touchpad so it's one of those things.
I use the same case for my Thinkpad Tablet, and it's the best I've encountered so far, albeit with some flaws of it's own: Some of the stitching on the inside of the cover is already beginning to fall apart after ~1 Month of usage :-/
Stitching has been fine on mine, maybe tell the reseller to exchange it?
Wow cool.... but its little bit expensive
http://www.daisojapan.com/c-198-cushion-cases.aspx
Just an example of what you can get in store (online has no quantity 1 orders =( ), Daiso USA carries foam cushioned, zippered cases that's about the perfect size for the Nook Tablet (B5 size case). Nice for the price. Very lightweight, and naturally, not going to be designed for heavy banging about, but enough so you don't worry when the Nook is being carried around in a bag, etc.
I've seen those in the Daiso in Singapore, but I dismissed them as being too thin to give much protection for my Nook Simple Touch, much less my Nook Tablet. A padded envelope would offer more protection...
Decent looking cases for a decent price. But i wonder if they scratch the nook ??
I use a belkin netbook sleeve for mine, it's a little too big so I can store charger and sdcards on the opposite side of the screen. I do also have an otterbox case on it so I'm not worried about protecting anything other than scratches on the nook.
Been using the Daiso case for a few weeks. Nearly perfect fit, light, doesn't harm the Nook, and adds the bit of protection and secrecy I'm after. Along with the Nintendo Wii strap and Daiso screen protector film, perfect accessory for a sleek tablet carry. Disappears into the background in the case, easy to carry, and overall nice.