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...
imdaman99 said:
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.
I just bought this case on Ebay. I will post pics and thoughts when I receive it. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400229407820&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_2308wt_1396
If anyone has bought this please give your thoughts. I figure for only $14 if it sucks it won't be a big deal.
I got this one. Looks similar, but comes with a screen protector. Should get it next week.
http://mobile.buy.com/ibuy/Product.aspx?sku=223077071
I got one that is very similar and I love it! here is the link to the one I have
http://cgi.ebay.com/Leather-Case-Sc...?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item45fb4bfd29
I also purchased my screen protectors from them. Both items are excellent quality. The case fits perfectly. super tight fit, all cuts outs are perfect. The screen protectors were easy to apply as well. It will not protect the TF from drops but I am very happy with it.
Yeah both of those look very similar to what I bought. I'm glad you both like them. That eases my mind a bit.
I previously ordered 2 of these from different ebay stores. A brown and black one. Both used the same illustration, but the black one had a smaller border around the screen (this is the one I received), which is actually handy if you use the Google Labs quick menu from the stock browser, or other apps that have functionality in the screen border
The brown one had a better fit but it blocks the speakers a bit (uses 3 holes, where the black one leaves the speakers naked), black one upper border was a little bit curved.
I got this case already. It's not really top quality, but a few points to note:
- The speakers on the TF itself are blocked (that's why there is a lot of leather on the side)
- The microsd position is slightly out, meaning you have to push the pad in a bit in order to get the microsd card out
- Since the insertion point is from the bottom part of the case up, the TF will move up and down quite a lot. In fact, if you let it stand using its built-in stand, the TF will slide down so you do not see the whole screen.
- 2 Magnetic points on the top left and top right of the case. I find it very useful
- And I tried docking with the keyboard with the case, it just doesn't work well.
I only listed the cons so far, but ignoring those, I think the $14-15 I paid for it is well worth it!
I would be shocked if these turn out to be real leather.
I just got one of these today. Definitely not real leather, but it feels nice enough. The fit is good and the "stand" works well. However, the camera and light sensor on the front of the case are completely out of line, so I just cut a rectangle around instead. I wouldn't mind normally, but having it set to auto-brightness, and the hole occasionally being covered up left the screen almost always dim.
Not quite finished with this first post I have a few more to add.
Since the other thread is now 11 pages long and you have to read the whole thing to find every single case made for the flyer, I decided it might be easier if you could see the entire list in one post.
Most of this info is taken from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1089545
However I encourage people to post reviews here and I will edit this posting to add new reviews images and links.
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Leather Pouch w/ pen holder for HTC FLYER Tablet
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From Best Buy for Business
Price $29.99
http://www.bestbuybusiness.com/bbfb...etail&showAddButton=true&productID=BB11281850
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Navitech Black Executive Leather Flip Case
Price: £14.99
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Navitech-Ex...QCPY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1306093913&sr=8-2
Kiwi Cases Same Case at Amazon US
Price: $24.95
http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Flyer-Lea...onics&qid=1308319479&sr=1-2&tag=5336653508-20
Review:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15600189&postcount=173
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Melkco Leather Jacka Type Ver.2 Stand up case w/Pen Slot
$89.00
http://www.eeeva.com/index.php/tabl...ouble-stand-and-pen-slot-black-orange-lc.html
Review:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15472292&postcount=159
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15474588&postcount=161
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Melkco Leather case for HTC Flyer - Slimme Cover Type with double stand &Pen Slot
$79
http://www.carrymobile.com/index.ph...orange-lc-with-double-stand-and-pen-slot.html
Review(s)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16051013&postcount=235
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Clip style Case
BLUREX Leather Slim folio Case
$22.99
http://www.amazon.com/BLUREX-Leathe...=UTF8&qid=1310094410&sr=1-6&tag=5336653508-20
Review:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15669821&postcount=181
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PyroSkins 360 Case
http://www.pyroskins.com/htc-flyer/...thetic-leather-360-degree-rotation-black.html
Pictures:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15839302&postcount=201
Review:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15926299&postcount=2
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RocketFish Folio Case
Best Buy http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Rocketf...46760255&skuId=2732088&st=htc flyer&cp=1&lp=4
Price $49.99
Pictures:
Review:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14162789&postcount=2
I purchased and received the pyroskin 360 degree folio leather case.
It's synthetic leather but looks and feels great. The case allows the tablet to be rotated 360 degrees from portrait to landscape and vice versa with ease and without having to remove the tablet.
It has an elastic pen loop and the fit is snug enough to keep the pen in place without worry. The pen loop and pen are also placed in a great position that does not hinder using or viewing the tablet without the pen.
Examining the case you will find that the case uses a TPU back which holds the plastic ring that allows the swivel feature. The rest of the leather case simply integrates and wraps around the TPU case which is also wrapped in synthetic leather.
This to me seems like a two-fer. You get a leather folio case and a TPU all in one. When the folio is closed the screen is covered and the TPU back keeps the tablet secure.
Unlike other cases I have seen, the pyroskin case (because of the TPU or TPU style back) does not have anything running across the front of the tablet screen. The entire screen area is open and unobstructed which makes for a very sleek and uniform appearance when viewing the tablet with the case open.
The hold on the tablet by the TPU case is surprisingly strong. I have to put in some effort in order to get the tablet out of the TPU case.
Access to everything (power, volume, headphone jack) is easy and unobstructed in any way. The cutouts for the speakers, mics, and charging port have ample space around them to allow connecting the proper connectors and sound to escape. The camera cutout allows the camera to be used without removing the tablet from the case and is unobstructed as well.
The two viewing angles (one less than other cases) seems to be more than enough for the tablet and I find myself only really using one almost all of the time (the forward most angle).
The case is held closed by an elastic band that runs the length of the folio case and holds the front to the rear. In my opinion this is a better alternative than magnets as magnets tend to lose strength after a while especially in leather cases.
Some may not be a fan of the backside design/style/appearance but because of the way this case is designed it seems it is unavoidable. I personally like it and it really makes the case stand out from others.
All in all I give it a 5 out 5 on product quality and price. This is my honest opinion on this case and I am in no way affiliated with pyroskin other than having purchased this product.
Pics http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15839302&postcount=201
Really? Another thread about "Flyer Cases"...
kcchen said:
Really? Another thread about "Flyer Cases"...
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Yes, but this one has reviews and a complete list of cases that have been verified to fit the flyer.
since the OP of the other thread hasn't really updated his first post with the findings, I decided to do what has been done in other sections of the XDA Forums and create a single post with all of the available known cases that fit the flyer.
Now someone doesn't have to dig through 11 pages of a thread to find all of the (known) cases for the flyer.
same as second one
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150632235...35999&_sacat=See-All-Categories&_fvi=1&_rdc=1
If you can afford it, I highly recommend the Pielframa iMagnum Flyer case. The hand stitched soft leather case fits my Flyer and feels like a well-worn baseball glove.
All of the holes for the various speakers, port, power, and camera lens line up very well. The speaker holes even have a fine mesh insert.
The case is tight fitting and the Flyer and stylus do not feel like they will ever fall out.
At 110 euros, it is quite expensive but I think it is worth it since I use it at work all day and it has to look good for meetings.
It came in a nice box and a square of chamois for wiping down the screen was included.
Pielframa have some very nice pictures of their case and I have posted some of my own on the other flyer case thread.
http://www.pielframa.com/htc-flyer-imagnum-tan-cases.htm
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1089545&page=23
HTC Flyer / Tapatalk
The Melkco Slimme reviews links are for the wrong case. They are both orange and from Melkco, but they are separate cases.
trees812 said:
The Melkco Slimme reviews links are for the wrong case. They are both orange and from Melkco, but they are separate cases.
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I see, I don't know how I missed that. Thank you.
pyro530 said:
Yes, but this one has reviews and a complete list of cases that have been verified to fit the flyer.
since the OP of the other thread hasn't really updated his first post with the findings, I decided to do what has been done in other sections of the XDA Forums and create a single post with all of the available known cases that fit the flyer.
Now someone doesn't have to dig through 11 pages of a thread to find all of the (known) cases for the flyer.
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The real problem I have with this thread is: YOU are affiliated with one of the case manufacturers. It sounds a little like self promotion to me, which is taking advantage of the community. Let your product speak for itself through the communities voice. You've made it known that Pyro has a really good case (which believe it or not I was a fan of, but the product was late to the game).
So if you're going to be custodian of this "comprehensive list", will it be up to date in a year? I can get someone to "sticky" it if it turns out to be as advertised. Or will you lose interest when Pyroskins is moving onto a new tablet case?
I'm a member of a lot of other special interest forums and self promotion isn't usually allowed. With that said I don't know if there is a moderator here or whether there are those types of rules.
kcchen said:
The real problem I have with this thread is: YOU are affiliated with one of the case manufacturers. It sounds a little like self promotion to me, which is taking advantage of the community. Let your product speak for itself through the communities voice. You've made it known that Pyro has a really good case (which believe it or not I was a fan of, but the product was late to the game).
So if you're going to be custodian of this "comprehensive list", will it be up to date in a year? I can get someone to "sticky" it if it turns out to be as advertised. Or will you lose interest when Pyroskins is moving onto a new tablet case?
I'm a member of a lot of other special interest forums and self promotion isn't usually allowed. With that said I don't know if there is a moderator here or whether there are those types of rules.
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I understand what your saying here completely as I have been on a lot of special interest forums myself.
Mostly automotive and electronics specific ones. I actually own the HTC Flyer and use it on almost a daily basis. I came to XDA Fourms because I had an Android device first. I started with the Cruz Reader, moved to the Pandigital Novel, Traded up the WPDN for the Nook Color when they had it on sale for $200 and that is what brought me to XDA. Ended up trading up the Nook for the gTablet.
I don't see any reason why I can't continue to update this thread, if someone posts a review up here I will be happy to add it to the OP.
So being 100% honest here, I really am here to support the Android platform and the devices it runs on.
As an XDA forum member that comes to this forums for info on my android products, I don't believe Pyro is self promoting with this thread. All cases are represented and the pyroskin case is listed 2nd to last. I liked the pyroskin swivel case when I saw the proto type pics. I already had a case but wasn't completely happy with it and I knew when the Pyro case became available I would order it. I have read the entire original flyer case thread and Pyro answered questions about the pyroskin cases when asked and provided updates as the cases got closer to production but even in that thread I didn't feel any self promotion that would seem out of line.
Just my .02.
Sent from my HTC Flyer waiting on root using Tapatalk
Good to hear!
pyro530 said:
I understand what your saying here completely as I have been on a lot of special interest forums myself.
Mostly automotive and electronics specific ones. I actually own the HTC Flyer and use it on almost a daily basis. I came to XDA Fourms because I had an Android device first. I started with the Cruz Reader, moved to the Pandigital Novel, Traded up the WPDN for the Nook Color when they had it on sale for $200 and that is what brought me to XDA. Ended up trading up the Nook for the gTablet.
I don't see any reason why I can't continue to update this thread, if someone posts a review up here I will be happy to add it to the OP.
So being 100% honest here, I really am here to support the Android platform and the devices it runs on.
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Sounds good. I don't mind a little self promotion, but just want to make sure the the spirit of the forums are kept true.
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I agree
I think Pyro's thread is just fine, it is a bit more up to date than mine and more concise so I will request that all further things case related be posted into his thread!
EDIT: my OP was updated to link here!
Also I read this post and the new Trident case looks splendid, perhaps after payday I will order one!
Just an FYI for anyone interested in purchasing... Pyro Skin has a 15% off HTC Flyer Acess. Coupon good through September.
Coupon Code: flyoopon
If anything it will atleast cover your shipping...
D\/8
PDair Case review
Here is my PDair Leather case (Book Type) review. Took 21 days to ship, and another 5 days to arrive. $46 from Expansys. Pictures link at bottom.
The case is overall pretty good quality. Has the nice new leather smell and feels good to touch. Black leather with white stitchings makes it look professional. Access to all ports and cutouts for camera, speakers, etc. The speakers are not muffled in any way. It does add some extra bulk though as this is not a slim style case.
My favorite part of it is the stand. The flap has multiple folds, which makes for many stand positions, much more than any other case I've seen. The flap folds into a back piece that has two settings for stand angle. Although those are the only "official" angles, I've found two other ways to fold the closing magnetic flap to have two more angles. This "unofficial" lower angle suits be when I use it on top of a desk at waist level really well, like during meetings at work. It is much like the iPad's smart cover's angles, except it's all done from one side of the tablet.
The case is kept closed by two magnets inside the smaller flap that extends out from the cover piece. This flap both folds to keep the case closed and folds out of the way when it is opened like a book. The magnets used here interfere with the landscape/portrait sensors on the Flyer, so it is like a manual switch, which I personally like.
All in all, I have nothing to dislike about it. The multiple angles allow for great video viewing and general usage on various table heights. If you are willing to wait almost a month for a great case, I recommend it.
http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/28809934/1/PDair%20case?h=663f37
trees812 said:
Here is my PDair Leather case (Book Type) review. Took 21 days to ship, and another 5 days to arrive. $46 from Expansys. Pictures link at bottom.
The case is overall pretty good quality. Has the nice new leather smell and feels good to touch. Black leather with white stitchings makes it look professional. Access to all ports and cutouts for camera, speakers, etc. The speakers are not muffled in any way. It does add some extra bulk though as this is not a slim style case.
My favorite part of it is the stand. The flap has multiple folds, which makes for many stand positions, much more than any other case I've seen. The flap folds into a back piece that has two settings for stand angle. Although those are the only "official" angles, I've found two other ways to fold the closing magnetic flap to have two more angles. This "unofficial" lower angle suits be when I use it on top of a desk at waist level really well, like during meetings at work. It is much like the iPad's smart cover's angles, except it's all done from one side of the tablet.
The case is kept closed by two magnets inside the smaller flap that extends out from the cover piece. This flap both folds to keep the case closed and folds out of the way when it is opened like a book. The magnets used here interfere with the landscape/portrait sensors on the Flyer, so it is like a manual switch, which I personally like.
All in all, I have nothing to dislike about it. The multiple angles allow for great video viewing and general usage on various table heights. If you are willing to wait almost a month for a great case, I recommend it.
http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/28809934/1/PDair%20case?h=663f37
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Great post, I will add it to the OP tonight.
I picked up another case, the Pyro Clip
The case is wrapped in synthetic leather but still looks and feels as good as the real thing. The interior is lined with grey suede and if your tablet is naked you won't have any worries about the interior itself scratching the screen.
Installation is very easy and straightforward. The tablet is held in place to the case by the upper most four "clips". Simply slide the tablet up into the clips and lock the bottom half of the tablet into the bottom clips.
The case is held shut by a clip along the tablet side with the volume rocker. Simply close the cover and push down with enough force to get the clip to latch onto the side groove of the tablet.
This case doesn't add much thickness to the tablet itself. If anything it adds just enough to make the tablet easier to hold when it is not in a stand position. The cover is padded generously and makes for a soft feel when holding it while moving, almost like a leather planner.
Despite the lack of a pen holder, this case has about five (yes 5) different viewing angles/positions to accomodate almost any situation.
1. It can be opened like a book and held like one to use the tablet in portrait mode
2. It can be opened and the cover can be flipped all the way to the rear to allow two handed operation in either portrait or landscape mode WITHOUT removing the tablet.
3, 4, 5. These viewing angles are achieved by unclipping the bottom clips from the tablet and bending the backside to allow the tablet/case to fold at an angle. Angles 3 and 4 are straightforward, they simply sit in the grooves. Angle 5 is achieved by allowing the tablet to slide forward until the lock clip stops it. I find that I use angle 5 almost completely for everything when I am on a flat surface such as a desk or table. Angle 4 is what I use for viewing the tablet at a distance such as netflix.
Access to everything and anything is unobstructed in any way. The speaker ports are exposed when the case is closed so you can listen to your music with little volume loss. The speakers in the viewing angles though appear to be hindered just a bit and so volume in these angles are somewhat affected especially in the fifth (5) viewing angle.
The screen is accessible entirely and the clips do not get in the way of the navigation buttons. Because the clips are raised so slightly above the screen this causes the cover to not completely touch the tablet screen when it is closed. This is a two-fer. One, since it doesn't touch the screen the chances of the interior itself scratching the screen are minimal. Two, since it doesn't touch the screen, the chances of dust getting in between the cover and the screen are increased.
Using the rear facing camera is possible without removing the tablet from the case but you will have the cover flap dangling (like most cases of this nature anyways).
If you have a body skin (like the skinomi carbon fiber skin that I have) the bottom clip and lock clip may and most likely will grab the edges of the skin. My bottom skin has been pulled a couple of times as a result of unlocking the clips to fold the case into one of the 3 viewing angles. The great thing about this case and a body skin is that you can actually see most of the skin on the backside without removing the whole tablet. This is for those people who simply must examine your tablet and you don't want to deal with removing/inserting your tablet from its case. I intend on removing the bottom clips to stop my skin from being pulled which brings me to my next point.
The top 4 clips appear to be strong enough to keep the tablet attached to the case. The bottom clips are almost not necessary especially if you intend on folding the tablet frequently. The bottom clips have an interestingly strong hold on the tablet and it makes getting into a viewing angle a bit of an effort.
The styling of this case falls along the lines of a leather wrapped book. When closed and laid camera side down it almost appears as a leather planner. This was a surprising plus when I wanted to ward people from asking to see my tablet. People simply assumed it was a regular planner. A pen holder would be nice but it would definitely detract from the styling.
Overall it is definitely a great starter case. Pen holder or not, this case is well worth the money. Whether the fifth viewing angle was intentional or not is a moot point since it seems to be just the perfect angle for almost anything and everything.
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lovethyEVO said:
I purchased and received the pyroskin 360 degree folio leather case.
Some may not be a fan of the backside design/style/appearance but because of the way this case is designed it seems it is unavoidable. I personally like it and it really makes the case stand out from others.
All in all I give it a 5 out 5 on product quality and price. This is my honest opinion on this case and I am in no way affiliated with pyroskin other than having purchased this product.
Pics http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15839302&postcount=201
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A question about this case. It looks like the back with the swivel ring creates a somewhat uneven back. Does the case lay flat on a desk well? That is, if I were to open the case like a notebook and try to use it for writing, would the tablet/case be a stable writing surface? Or is there "wobble"?
Guys, im the developer of Power Switch, an app that switches off your tablet's screen when you shut the case.
The main thread can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1277712
Ive had reports of problems with the tab's light sensor, so would appreciate some debugging feedback.
You can use the lite version to test, it has all the features, but just wont save as much juice.
Thanks in advance. Feel free to reply here or in the main thread, i read both regularly!
Hi all,
Here is my review of the Sikai leather/plastic case, as sold by Amazon. For comparison, I have had my Prime in the Poetic cover since I got it. It was okay, but didn't have a charging slot in the spine so it had to be open to be plugged in - plus the nearly-flat angle was nearly-useless because the cover kept slipping out of the tab you tucked it into. I had ordered the GreatShield folio case, but returned it because I didn't like the way the case gripped the tablet, plus I didn't like that to close the cover I had to put pressure on the screen to slide the clip past the edge.
Onto my review...
As mentioned in other reviews, it is a strange mix of black leatherette and dark brown plastic. The plastic back plate is great - the Prime snaps in and seems to be held quite securely. Similar to many iPad covers, it just wraps over the edge - enough to hold, but out-of-the-way enough to really reveal the sleek Prime look. The main portion of the back plate is the black leatherette material, with only the outer edge showing the brown plastic. It has all of the necessary cutouts - including (apparently) the ability to have the dock attached and still close the cover. That is because the "hinge" pieces that connect the cover to the back plate are elastic. I don't have a dock, so I can't comment much on that.
The leather-ish cover looks to be two pieces glued/sewn together, with two bends in the midde - allowing it to be folded up in a triangle shape. Both angles I tried seem to be reasonably stable while typing. About the two layers of the cover...they might have been able to get away with only one, giving it a sleeker appearance, but they had to account for the strap that slips over the sides to hold the cover against the screen. The strap is fine, and gives it an upscale look, but I would have preferred a more unobtrusive solution with magnets or something similar. Overall, the case is skinny enough - just about the same thickness as my Poetic case. That is actually a bit of a downer since I expected this to be thinner since the Poetic case has that layer around the bezel with the magnets in the corners.
There are a few tiny fit-and-finish things that I didn't expect to see in a $30 case. The leather part of the back plate doesn't always make a perfect fit with the plastic border. I'm really nitpicking here, but when this costs three times as much as my Poetic case, I was expecting Ferrarri-quality stuff. I know - it still only $30 so I won't beat them up (much) for it.
Overall, I really like the Sikai. It has a superior look to the Poetic - that one hid all of the nice features of the Prime underneath the protective layers of the front/back/cover. When all that is exposed is the center part of the screen, it almost doesn't matter anymore what Asus designed it to look like. The Sikai shows the Prime's lines and curves much better than the other cases I have seen. The plastic seems tough enough to not break or wear any time soon, so as long as the leatherette holds up, I say this is the best case available for the Prime under $30...
By the way, when ordering from Amazon, it ships from Hong Kong. I placed the order on June 18th, and got a confirmation within 24 hours that it had shipped. However, the confirmation email said my ETA was JULY 31st! Needless to say, I was very happy when it arrived today instead...
I figured there were already better pictures available than my crappy phone can provide, but I can take some close-ups of specific features if requested.
Thanks!
swordsman74 said:
It has all of the necessary cutouts - including (apparently) the ability to have the dock attached and still close the cover. That is because the "hinge" pieces that connect the cover to the back plate are elastic. I don't have a dock, so I can't comment much on that.
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The dock works great with this case!
yeah I've had this case for a few weeks and its very functional. I really like how it doesn't cover the bezel on the prime like the sikai fiber case and you get multiple angles that actually work
My only complaints are that its a bit on the heavy side and because its designed to be put into the dock with the case on, the steepest angle isn't quite as steep as other cases because the flap slides out making the "hinge" not at the fold but an inch out
oh and the case is kind of ugly haha
ordered from amzon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IGKBC3A/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I am happy with it as it fits my needs. I don't plan on travelling with my Tab, it is for the "chair" toy. The rooCASE is not much protection from drops because it doesn't do much at all for protecting edges and corners. I bought it for general screen protection and ease of cleaning. It does have a nice high quality look and would be a nice case for a business use, keeping in mind the lack of drop protection. Unit turns on and off with cover, that is a nice feature. The materials are a nice synthetic leather, with stitching around the edges. All ports and speakers and lens have access openings. However the port under the home button is not accessible when the case is in landscape, so no charging or tethering, Unless you want to put the sleeve in the jacket upside down. I didn't try that but i guess it would work. There are three slots for angles. They don't advertise it as being used in portrait mode, but it works well due to the whole back being felt.
The sleeve that the tab slides into is not a tight fit, but adequate. It is detachable, I don't know about carrying it around, The entire back is a soft felt material and would be easily soiled, This is what the velcro portion of the jacket attaches to, so it makes it easy to get a portrait or landscape orientation. However it does make carrying it in the sleeve better than without as it is not as slippery. Positioning the tab high in the sleeve makes it difficult to get the notification to slide down. Not a big deal.Take that into account when you lock it in. Materials and assembly look nice. It comes with a stylus/pen attached at the top in an elastic loop. I was surprise at how well it works. This cost about $25 which is a little on the high side for a case, but I am satisfied with the aesthetics and overall feel of the case.