http://www.amazon.com/CaseCrown-Sue...X6/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1319546808&sr=8-17
I ordered this last week for the heck of it. It is a penny plus $4.95 shipping.
It is not designed to protect the transformer from impact. I have to say that the quality is very nice. It holds the transformer and keyboard quite nicely. The side pocket is zippered. If interested I can take some photos later and post them
I was just poking around and noticed some more colors. Here is a link to an amazon search.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=CaseCrown+Faux+Suede+Zip+Sleeve+Case&x=0&y=0
Thanks for the tip - I was looking for a case locally, but most were $40+. This is just what I was looking for!
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It's nice and only has about a 1/4" of play on the width, but the length is just right. Best fit I could find for this enigma of a tablet.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+Mi...96187925&skuId=9926416#tabbed-customerreviews
edit: Should note that this is more of a sleeve than a case, sorry for not being clear.
will check that out
I will check that out. I wish they had a gel skin!
more of a sleeve than a case. Good find though but i will stick to the gtablet one from sears for $5.
scott
You are right Scott, I have changed my original post.
I couldn't find the Sears case anywhere, so I went hunting.
I saw these cases in person at a local Best Buy store. They are very nice quality padded neoprene cases... much thicker neoprene than the cheap cases on eBay and at Meritline. I didn't have my GTab with me at the time, but it crossed my mind that the case may be a perfect fit for my GTab. I believe they were $19.99 at the store so it seems cheaper online.
Wtang: it has a very nice fit.
They honor the online sale price in store, picked mine up today
FYI, amazon has this product too, for less.
http://www.amazon.com/HP-WV594AA-10...7QD2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1301259161&sr=8-1
Thanks. Will have to check it out next time I am at BB.
Nice ... I got used to my plain black/red Meritline sleeve for my Dell Vostro A9 netbook, and am looking fo rsomething simple and similar. Thanks!
Checked it out at my local Best Buy, the fit was perfect! I'd also agree that the neoprene padding is solid and not flimsy.
Another alternative sleeve would be the "Incase Neoprene Netbook Sleeve - Black - CL57365," also at BB (couldn't post links, sorry). I had my gTablet with me while trying out the sleeves, so I can confirm that the fit was snug for both. Like the OP said, length was perfect, and not too much slack on the width so the gTablet won't slide around. The Incase also had a white faux-fur lining inside.
Ultimately, the zippered storage pocket on the HP sleeve and the fact that Amazon sells it for $10 won me over.
I will try to post some photos of the HP sleeve when it arrives. Thanks OP!
So I received my Transformer custom leather case yesterday. It came out beautifully. The leather is very high-quality and I will have a tablet case for many years to come, even when the Transformer is replaced.
I have a bunch of pictures attached so you can see the case. I have some of the top, back, interior, and the tablet loaded into the case. I can send anybody higher resolution pictures if requested.
So as some of you may have read in the original post, I wanted to see if anybody would like one made as well. Cost will be $100 bucks and shipping should only be around 15 bucks. Yes, it is expensive, but this case will protect well, look great doing it, and last forever.
Feel free to ask me any questions. If you are game, PM your details and we can do the transaction via Paypal. Lead time will be about two weeks.
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I really like leather slip cases and was looking all-over the interwebs for something to fit my transformer. I found a full-grain leather slip case from a leather goods maker in the States that is really good looking but it was sized for an iPad. I contacted them and they said they would not make a custom size so I started looking for custom leather goods makers in Singapore (where I live). Lo and behold, I found somebody here and I am going to meet with him this week or next so he can custom fit my transformer.
The case will be full-grain leather with nice stitching around the edges and a sheep-skin inner lining. It should be something similar to the images I have posted. With the thickness of the leather and having the extra outer stitching, it should have a some nice protective qualities as well.
Since proper Transformer cases are fairly hard to come by and the quality can be "meh" in some of them, would anybody like to pool with me and do a bulk order. I was quoted around 100 USD to get the case custom made for me but with the the power of XDA, I bet we get that down. The quality and longevity of a case like this would outlast your transformer and the generic aspect of it would allow it to be used for many things, including some new tablet down the road. I am going to have one made either way, but I felt like I should extend this opportunity to the rest of y'all.
Shipping from Singapore can be expensive but I bet I could fit these in a padded envelope and get them moving around the world for about 12-15 bucks in shipping.
looks interesting.
I am interested, will they be able to add a small pocket for a stylus and spare memory card?
I had thought about doing something like that, but in efforts to keep things simple I had not asked for that. My original thought was to make a pocket on one side that was about half or two-thirds the height of the full case, but same width.
I imagine that since it is a custom leather shop, they could do it but the cost would most rise a bit for the extra leather / labor? Any way you could take one of the pictures and draw on it to explain visually what you are thinking?
FYI, I am going there today to talk with them and get measured. I will report back on what kind of extra costs a pocket would be and just my initial impressions overall.
So the leather that they will be using is a nice soft but thick nubuck brown leather. It will age great and show a nice patina as it is used. He also puts in a thin padding under the sheepskin lining. Bonus!
The case will be rectangular and not have the dip on the open end like the original pictures I posted. As far as the pocket for a stylus/memory card, the design would have to change quite a bit and the cost will rise by 20 to 40. He did not give an exact figure. I think the single piece of leather folded on it self would be much classier anyway.
It is going to be a couple of weeks before I get it but I will post more pictures when it arrives and anyone interested can let me know and I will make a bulk order.
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Bump so you guys can get in on the leather case. You will not be disappointed.
100 bucks seems extremely high priced for what looks to be 20 bucks worth of material and 4 quick stitches.
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100 bucks seems extremely high priced for what looks to be 20 bucks worth of material and 4 quick stitches.
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Ok, then you go buy the raw full-grain leather, the sheepskin leather lining, thin padding to go between the two layers and make one. I guarentee that yours will not look like this. This was custom made and cut for the Transformer by a leather craftsman. High quality is not cheap. I was willing to pay this. I would bet others would too.
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Ok, then you go buy the raw full-grain leather, the sheepskin leather lining, thin padding to go between the two layers and make one. I guarentee that yours will not look like this. This was custom made and cut for the Transformer by a leather craftsman. High quality is not cheap. I was willing to pay this. I would bet others would too.
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I too think this is too expensive for what it is. I appreciate its good quality leather but its just a sleeve type case. If it was a custom made one similar to folio style cases, I would not mind paying that kind of price. It just seems there is not enough leather for the buck so to say.
100 bucks? I've had real leather coats for as much.... no way worth 100. 40-50 sure I can see it... being custom and all.... but not willing to pay 1/4 the price of my tablet for a case.
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Has anyone purchased this silicone case from Amazon?
http://www.amazon.com/iShoppingdeal...2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1317307713&sr=1-2
I ordered one yesterday and I'm hoping it's better than the silicone case I got from China. It's ok but just a little loose. The picture of the case on Amazon looks different so I figured I'd give it a shot since the price was reasonable.
No, but thanks just ordered it. The targus portfolio case is nice for most of the time, but I'm looking for something for around the house.
It's already sold out.
I thought it might go out of stock after people realized it was on Amazon. As stated in my op - the one I ordered from China off ebay is a little to loose. The cutouts are great but I'm looking for something a little tighter.
I can't see the price since it's unavailable. How much did you guys buy it for? Was it better than Sikai's price of $17.00?
I'm not so sure on the design. Back looks kind of weird, Sikai has a grippy texture like micro-cobblestone. Also the Sikai case comes up around the trim of the screen farther than this one. This one looks like an iPad silicone case I bought a year ago that had this thin lip where the edges are and it would fall out extremely easily.
The Sikai case isn't loose at all, it might be based on when you bought it or what color but the clear one I bought is tight as a glove with literally no probability of falling out even holding it one handed. It's very well made.
Case is $10.95 and I have Amazon Prime so shipping was free for me. Maybe I should have phrased my comments regarding the Sikai case differently. I do like the texture of the Sikai case and how much of the TF it actually covers but when I go to pull it out of my bag the edge along the face moves way too easily. Granted it isn't loose to the point of it falling off on its own but it also shouldn't come out with a minor movement - only if I'm trying to remove it intentionally.
http://www.ishoppingdeals4you.com/i...froogle&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=froogle
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The good thing about this silicone case is it also fits the keyboard dock, given you're willing to do some cutting. So, I got 2 pieces, one covering the tablet and one covering the keyboard dock. I'll post a picture tomorrow as I'm too lazy now.
Iso, when you get it can you do a review side by side with the Sikai case and point out the differences and faults?
HP WV594AA 10.2" neoprene sleeve originally for an HP Mini
Just picked up one of these today off the shelf at Best Buy and it fits my Transformer Prime + keyboard dock like a dream. Snug but not overly tight. The front pouch is also nice to carry extra tidbits. I like to store the tablet attached to the dock but some of the other sleeves were a little too tight. This one is perfect and the zipper closes smoothly without too much extra wiggle room.
Amazon link will be added soon when I am able to post outside links per XDA rules.
Just thought I would let everyone know in case they need a relatively cheap high-quality sleeve.
I also picked this case up yesterday and as the OP states, it's a great little case for the prime/dock. Amazon link provided below and you save 9 dollars ordering from amazon than from picking it up at Best Buy. Of course... then there is shipping.
www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url...ds=HP+WV594AA+10.2"+neoprene+sleeve+&x=25&y=6
I've been using my 7" Acer one sleeve for mine.
It is a great sleeve for the TF201, but it stretches out and doesn't fit very well after a couple months of use.
Does anyone know of a good fitting sleeve that has a handle on it? I think the reason my HP sleeve has stretched is because I carry it around under my arm quite a bit.
BUILT makes a sleeve pouch that's called the envelope. It has a main pouch that fits the tablet and keyboard perfectly and also has a front pocket for your accessories. I've been using it for several months now and enjoy it. They also make a version with an over shoulder strap. Both are for sale on Amazon last I checked.
Edit. Its made from Hugh quality neoprene wet suit grade material. Quite stretchy!
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I'm kinda liking this one because of the shoulder strap and the clear front. Since I wouldn't use it near water, I wish they had a similar one made from leather or neopreme.
http://www.transformerforums.com/forum/transformer-prime-accessories/22633-slim-shoulder-strap-bag-just-prime.html
Bob
So, I decided to buy a Blurex Slim Case for my Asus Transformer Prime as well as a Full Body Invisishield (front and back) on memorial day when they had the half off sale. I would like to review these two accessories as they work together. This is my first review so be nice!
I find that the Blurex case and the full body invisishield combined allows for the most amazing protection that my Asus Transformer Prime has EVER had. The case fits with the shields and protects my unit from all but the most intense damages(water/dropping really hard). I love the smooth yet firm premium feel of the case and how it allows you to feel the contour of the device without exposing it too much.
So yeah, if anyone has anything else to add, feel free. Im typing this on a quick break lol!