I previously owned this case for my galaxy tab 10.1
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Leather-Cover-Galaxy-Black/dp/B0059UGVZ4
I really like the feel of the material- it is a lightweight but rigid and protects the screen from impact.
Most of the cases I'm seeing posted around here are zip-up sleeves or shoulder bags. I'm looking for something a bit closer to the smart cover that asus is advertising for the prime, but I would like an item that covers both the front and back of the tablet and is made of a more sturdy material.
This case for the original prime seems fairly close to what I want, although I'm not sure of the material.
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Sleeve-Case-TF101-Transformer/dp/B004V949OO
Does anyone know if that case will fit the prime? Can anyone comment on the material it's made out of? Or if anyone knows of any other cases that are in line with the samsung model I linked I'd really appreciate it.
I am looking around for some kind of case also. Mostly for protection to keep out the scratches. I really hate to put a protective shield on the front of a finger tablet, but I may have to. Usually you get best results when there isn't anything between your finger or the tablet face.
I'm not as concerned about scratches as I am about cracking / impact damage to the screen. I often put my tablet in a bag with lots of heavy stuff and I'd like to have something keeping pressure and impact off of the glass panel. My old galaxy tab 10.1 got cracked, which ruined the touch sensitivity, so I'm especially concerned about protecting my prime from this.
I had a case like this on my ipad for a while (mine was actually a Scosche but they look really similar). I really liked it. Mine was not exactly a hard cover, more like a firm cardboard. It should at least help to disperse pressure on your screen.
www - amazon - com/gp/product/B006OJ68AM/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
(sorry I'm still too noobie to be allowed to post links)
Plus at that price you can buy it and throw it away if you find something better.
exactly what I was looking for- awesome.
Along the same note as the Verteks - amzn com/B006LSCCPG
[also too noobie]
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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"
viggs74 said:
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
Hey guys,
Got my hands on the SGP Ultra Capsule and wanted to bring you a quick video on it. The case itself is made of durable TPU, so while it is flexible, once you put it on the Note, it becomes firm and tough. I love the look and feel of the case, although the buttons are a little hard to press.
Check out the full video below for more info:
Just wanted your opinion on this; The last Smart Phone I had I never felt like I needed a case for it, was pretty durable. I just got the Note recently and have felt like it's probably a good idea to get some sort of case for it. I've been looking around, and everything I see seems either way too bulky, or so thin that they couldn't effectively protect the phone anyways. The case you reviewed seems to fit into the latter category. Do these thin TPU cases actually protect the phone much? Are they simply for esthetical purposes, or just to protect from scratches? Or do they seem to provide protection in case of small drops?
I'm a noob to cellphone cases, and am rather skeptical of cases such as this one, but for my own esthetics I do prefer them over the bulky units.
Nice case! I look to get this
Just received the new Gumdrop Droptech case for my Prime.
I was surprised by the weight of the Fedex box that the case came in, as soon as I opened it I understood why. The Prime itself is no lightweight, and the Gumdrop case probably weighs half what the Prime does. There are no installation instructions included with the case, I didn't need any, I have owned a couple of Otterbox cases for my phones, if you are familiar with the way things are generally done in a multi-layer case it's not hard to puzzle out. However I think Gumdrop may be giving the general public a bit too much credit here, it wouldn't hurt to slip some simple graphical instructions into the box. The front layer which includes the integral screen protector snaps on to the Prime and the silicon rubber layer enfolds everything. Spend thirty seconds making sure the tabs are seated in the slots and you are finished. Installation takes less than a minute.
The Screen protector is great, I didn't bother removing my old screen protector before putting it in the gumdrop, and there's really no need. The screen works perfectly through both layers. I didn’t notice any diminution of image quality or responsiveness .
Silicon rubber tends to be tacky and pick up lint like a magnet. I was pleasantly surprised by the texture of the Gumdrop, it's not nearly as tacky as I have come to expect silicon rubber too be, the texture of the rubber is quite smooth, and I really don't expect to see it picking up lint like it's on sale. The case is HEAVILY molded however in almost a tire tread pattern, the treads make picking up and handling the Prime very sure, I don't feel like I am going to drop it, and the extra girth makes the tablet easier to hold.
All ports, including the MicroSD port are accessible by prying up little rubber flaps. The flaps fit into molded tabs in the poly carbonate front piece. If I had to rate them on a scale of 1-10, 1 being very easy to lift and 10 being very difficult to accidentally dislodge, I'd say they are about a 4.
Also worth noting, you cannot use the KB dock with the Gumdrop case in place, and the front polycarbonate part of the case does interfere with your thumbs hitting the spacebar when typing on the soft KB with the device completely flat on a table or your lap. Elevate the upper edge of the device an inch or so and the problem goes away.
In terms of protection, I would have to rate the case, as very protective of the device, say 7.5 on a scale of 1-10. Everyone is different in their expectations, but I expect the case to add excellent impact protection and good casual splash protection. It's not going to add any structural strength to the Prime, but I feel the device itself is pretty rigid, so I don't worry much about that. With the protection comes a significant increase in girth and weight, and here is where I think some people will probably get heartburn. Again, this is a case of different expectations and purposes I travel a LOT on the job, I bought a 64Gb Prime because I wanted a Tegra3 Hotrod with a lot of storage to replace my laptop, MP3 player and Kindle. The fact that it's very thin and somewhat light, really didn't even come into consideration for me. If thin and light is a big consideration for you and you use your tablet in a fairly controlled environment then this case probably isn’t your cup of tea. If on the other hand, like me, you drag the thing all over the country, weekly, and use it everywhere from planes trains and automobiles, and are looking to add some heavy duty protection then the Gumdrop case is a great option, and I think right now it's the only option for the Prime. At $59 plus $7 shipping, the price of admission is pretty salty. But when you compare it to the cost of replacing your investment, then it starts to look a lot more reasonable.
Hope this is helpful to anyone considering one of these cases.
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The Prime itself is no lightweight, and the Gumdrop case probably weighs half what the Prime does.
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As 10" tablets go, I would disagree.
I would disagree as well for the weight of the Prime. Also, the BOX ITSELF has instructions on how to assemble the unit inside of the case. This case is SPECTACULAR for the price as it protects every aspect of your device. I, personally, have two cases, one business( a Roocase Folio) and then also I have the new version of the Gumdrop case for when I am out hiking(yes, I bring Optimus with me in to the woods) and when I am out having fun.
I have to agree that the cost of the case is worth protecting your investment.
I took my device out of my Caseen case in order to do my downgrade/root...yes I know I didn't need to take it out, but I did.
I forgot how light and nice it is to have such a thin device. It got me thinking that I might not want to use a case that often. What do you think?
I'm a kind of a no case guy, but since it is my favorite expensive toy I'm going to try to keep it in the case as much as possible. The good thing about cases like the one you have, is that it is wonderful to use when you are on a flat surface, no need to hold the tablet or break your neck looking straight down.
I think the answer is both. For home use, I prefer not to have it in a case, enjoy the tablet for what it is. If you plan on taking it on a trip or to work, then put it in a case for that extra protection.
I plan on getting one of the ones posted in another thread where it holds both tablet and dock but other than that, no. I would but it would be annoying having it on and off to use the dock
The best case is the keyboard dock
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I just got the 300 and I'm loving it. I agree that the best case is the dock but it worries me that some people have posted about the screen getting cracked when docked. I wonder if this happens when you put the tab with the keyboard in a bag and pressure is applied to the screen. If you read the tf201 forums some users have attached rubber or silicone bumpers to the dock to spread the pressure along more points. As for me I'm going to add the silicone bumpers and leave it docked. My ideal case would be a snap on hard plastic case for the back of the tab and leave it docked so that the back is protected by the case and the screen by the dock. I have yet to see a snap on case for the 300
I'm thinking of buying the Roocase or the Poetic case and cutting off the case in half so I can then use the part that covers the back only and leave the tab docked. Not sure how it will look but its the only way I can think of getting what I want.
I don't like cases. I got a good bag to carry it around in. When it's in my hands I want it as light as possible. Ruins the comfort and functionality of having a tablet if you increase the weight with a case, IMO.
^^^^^yup
Il just get a carrying bag
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No.. no case! This light, thin tablet placed in ugly thick case..
Agree with Raul69.atl, best case is dock and just take care of device)
The main reason I get the case is to use it as a kickstand for watching movies or if i using at a table or desk. but i got one thats fairly easy to take out, so if I'm carrying it around the house, I take it out.
I ended up just encasing mine with Armorsuit gear and carrying it around like that. I much prefer it without the case. I would like a stand though. Any suggestions for a stand?
churraman said:
I just got the 300 and I'm loving it. I agree that the best case is the dock but it worries me that some people have posted about the screen getting cracked when docked. I wonder if this happens when you put the tab with the keyboard in a bag and pressure is applied to the screen. If you read the tf201 forums some users have attached rubber or silicone bumpers to the dock to spread the pressure along more points. As for me I'm going to add the silicone bumpers and leave it docked. My ideal case would be a snap on hard plastic case for the back of the tab and leave it docked so that the back is protected by the case and the screen by the dock. I have yet to see a snap on case for the 300
I'm thinking of buying the Roocase or the Poetic case and cutting off the case in half so I can then use the part that covers the back only and leave the tab docked. Not sure how it will look but its the only way I can think of getting what I want.
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Yeah, there were some screen cracking issues with the Prime but that was a fault of a bad weight and pressure distribution when docked. If you compare the two docks side-by-side, you can tell that ASUS redesigned the TF300's so as not to have that problem. and as for a case I love sleeves. exactly like those laptop sleeves that lots of people get, but in 10" size. thats what I recommend.
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Case = Piece of mind for me since I am so clumsy. I also agree that it is good to use as a stand for movies and surfing.
I went back and fourth myself over this issue. What I ended up doing with my 7” HTC Evo View 4G tablet was to get a case that's just the plastic part of the 360° style case, without the big hole in the middle to rotate of course. It's lightweight yet protects the corners and back. I'm hoping that type of case will be available by the time my red TF gets here.
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With case! It's a €400,- device and would hate to get it broke or lots of scratches on it. But depends which kind of case because you got really thick ones which I think dont hold as good. The thin ones I think are better.
A advantage of a case (not all of them) is that you can use it as a stand for the tablet.
If you want to use it without a case but want to store it safely, why not use a 10" sleeve.
I just use a sleeve. Its easiest, and unless I get an otterbox like case this thing is gonna break if I drop it anyways. I just use sleeves and padding for when its in my bag
I love how sleek my TF300 is and I tried a couple of different cases but did not like the bulk they added. I agree that the keyboard dock is the best solution for docking and I bought one of those sleeves from Amazon and use it when i have to carry it around.
i just purchased a moko case and let me tell you. when i was on a plane flying back home from NTC, i wish i had done so sooner. lol
I actually went a few days without a case when i first got my Pad....i usually dont use a case for any devices as i am usually VERY careful with them. however, the Pad almost seemed to thin and light without a case and i was always very scared of dropping it. day 1, walking from my work to my car, i had a death grip on the thing...lol
needless to say, i got a case (moko slim multi-angle one off amazon for $15...well worth the $$ IMO) and it has been great. Gives that extra protection when i want it, a great multi-angle stand for watching videos or normal use (placed it on my lap and browsed with it last night) and it is actually fairly thin and light still. even without it on the "stand" it is easier to hold due to the grooves on the back.
it's so nice i may never take it out of the case again....especially since i have Tile floors throughout my entire house....lol
Sure glad I had a case on mine when my 2 year old threw it straight down onto the hard wood floor the other day! It's a Moko case.
browsed the net cant find anything. Is it to soon??
Iam looking for a full body skin made of silicon.
Armor suit has two right now
http://www.armorsuit.com/tablets-sc.../asus-tablets/asus-transformer-pad-tf300.html
I am also looking for a good armored back shell if that is what you mean?
I have one on my Galaxy Tab 7, it is a hard shell covered with silicon (like this one, mine was much cheaper if i recall right ). It fits tightly around the edges, can handle some drops, makes the tablet not much bigger in size and the tablet does not slip out of your hands easy and the screen never touches the surface if you lay it on a flat surface with screen down.
The nearest thing i can find at the moment is the one from Gumdrop. But I think it will make the tablet too bulky and the shipping costs to Europe are almost as expensive as the case itself.
The TF300 is fairly new, so it will take some time before factories start producing skins for our beloved tab.
I check eBay and Alibaba on a regularly basis and the only cases that i can find right now are leather ones.
I think in a month or two China will be flooding the world with affordable, good, sturdy, sleek and practical cases.
If i find one sooner then you i'll let this thread know.
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Ah now i read you want FULL body armor of silicon. Then I ony know of Gumdrop and Otterbox. The latter does not have a case for the TF300 yet.
Case of TF300
When can we take a group to buy the TF300 case ?
wont amor suit+ full body cover plus a folio case be enough for protection?