Gorilla Glass is tough but not scratch proof, as my wife's Samsung Infuse got 2 very noticeable scratches on it before installing an SGP protector.
I wanted to protect the Prime's screen as well, but when using a screen protector on this device, the fit is really tight when inserting and removing it from the keyboard dock. It causes the dock to smudge the protector as it pushes on it when inserted. The solution for me was to just cut a small section off where the dock presses against he Prime. Now it works great, no smudges or scratches and the dock is much easier to put on and take off now.
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I have attached pics of what I did as it will pretty much be required for any screen protector if you plan on using one in conjunction with he dock. I emailed Skinomi these pics and they said they are making a modified one for the dock, and will be sending me one for free once they are done, for notifying them of the issue. Hopefully more screen protector manufacturers take note of this issue as well. I am personally waiting for SGP to release their protectors for the Prme, especially the anti-glare type.
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FYI, I used a thin-film screen protector (this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0066PGLWO/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details ) with my TFP and it fits perfectly fine with the dock.
I'm hesitant for any solution that involves cutting away the film at the dock connector -- it seems like that's the area that will receive the most frequent hard and tight contact as well as constant abrasion and rokcing, so it will be most likely to have some grit or something scratch the screen.
Hey Arm, haven't seen you around since I was drooling all over your crazy rig. The build info helped me get through my own build, although I didn't document it well enough to warrant posting. Wanted to make sure I thanked you for that first.
Anyway, great idea with cutting the skin. I was considering that myself until I saw a post by "insane111" mentioning a work around. Inside the dock there is a soft lining on both sides to prevent scratching the dock. He removed the strip from the side with the screen and cleaned with alcohol to remove the remaining residue. After getting my Zagg and having the problems everyone is with repeated removal I followed suit and now it slides in and out great.
Just an alternative, wanted to spread the word. Hope it helps out.
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Hey Arm, haven't seen you around since I was drooling all over your crazy rig. The build info helped me get through my own build, although I didn't document it well enough to warrant posting. Wanted to make sure I thanked you for that first.
Anyway, great idea with cutting the skin. I was considering that myself until I saw a post by "insane111" mentioning a work around. Inside the dock there is a soft lining on both sides to prevent scratching the dock. He removed the strip from the side with the screen and cleaned with alcohol to remove the remaining residue. After getting my Zagg and having the problems everyone is with repeated removal I followed suit and now it slides in and out great.
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Thanks for the shout out on my rig. Did you see the most recent update with the two 580 Hydro Coppers in SLI? I'm going to have to re-do a few things in the near future since I have to RMA my MoBo. USB controller is on its way out on the X58 Classified.
http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=81684
I thought about removing the pad on the dock, but decided against it because I didn't want to alter the tablet or dock in any way, in case I end up selling it at some point. And I don't want it to be loose when docking if I decided to remove the Carbon Fibre skin. Both methods work, just depends on user preference.
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Just a quick post to show the results of my first attempt at a smart cover-like 'case' for my grab using some 1/2" tubing, card stock, magnets and fabric. A more complete instructions will be posted on my blog later this week. I'll edit with a link when its up.
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Nice work. I will be anxious to see your write up on this one.
Wow! You must be good with a sewing machine. That looks almost good enough to be an OEM accessory. Are you going to provide plans/instructions or are you going to make these to sell?
Thanks guys. I will be providing instructions, dimensions, anything else I can to help. I think I can get the hinge side working with magnets like the clasp side is now. New revision and both write ups should come this weekend.
While I have it open I'm going to see if adding a magnetic on/off is feasible.
Looks nice. I may try to make one too. Check this app for auto sleep: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=978068
or
https://market.android.com/details?id=fahrbot.apps.killswitch
I have killswitch installed but even setting sensitivity to 1% I still get some false triggers which wouldnt be too bad if the 'delay before dialog' worked. It comes up immediately no matter what delay I select.
Maybe pm ftgg99 who started that other thread on it. Looked like some people had it working on gTab's.
I am thinking about ordering some small magnets to play around with making a cover like this. http_www_amazon_com/Disc-Package-Earth-Neodymium-Magnets/dp/B000LZIOZC/
Yup, small neodymiums. I tried putting metal shims inside and magnets in the cover but the metal had to be trimmed so narrow to fit with the case closed that the bond was weaker than what would be required. I am going to open it up again tonight and try to fit the magnets on the inside. That way I can use the entire width of the hinge to increase thee surface are of contact, should be plenty strong. It will also make for a cleaner appearance.
I haven't opened mine yet. Is there much space inside on that edge? The magnets i got are 1/8" x 1/16" or about 3mmx1.5mm
How does it attach to the G-Tab?
Will it stand up in the higher angle mode?
katmandu421 said:
Thanks guys. I will be providing instructions, dimensions, anything else I can to help. I think I can get the hinge side working with magnets like the clasp side is now. New revision and both write ups should come this weekend.
While I have it open I'm going to see if adding a magnetic on/off is feasible.
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I was planning on doing this... now I'll let you do the research and see how it pans out. Great work!
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Looks great so far!
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How does it attach to the G-Tab?
Will it stand up in the higher angle mode?
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It attaches with the tubing. I cut it down the middle.
It should stand in the higher angle mode but I need to adjust the spacing of the cover panels.
Is there any update on this cover? It looks pretty sweet.
I was able to embed a 2 magnets in the case. I had to shave them down a bit and it was a tight fit, but it closed up pretty good. I tested placing metal strips in the cover but needed the strength of additional magnets in the cover (obviously paying attention to polarity with relation to the tablet magnets). If you plan it right it will only go on one way. It is pretty secure for most uses, but it still does not hold the entire weight of the tablet. I was hoping it could hang on a metal surface but there is no way I would trust it. Any bump and it would be on the ground.
Bump, come on, I would love something like this. Stop holding onto your secrets!
Have you considered using the dock connector instead of magnets to secure the cover to the tablet?
Progress?
Where are the instructions? I reeeeeeeeeeeealllllllllllllllllyyyyyyyyyyyyy want to do this.
Instructions??
When are the instructions coming??
Keen as to make it.
Hey, where are the instructions
So many people make these nice devices and promise us instrcutions but don't deliver
(hoping to get some sympathy lol)
Please post the isntructions.
Thanks,
Scott
So my hunt for case started a day after i bought the tablet. i found this one at amazon for 15.99. i was skeptical but being a college student. don't really have an option money wise. So i ordered it. Got it today and i love it. it looks like a book which i love. feels durable. and best of all i can detach the flap and still have it in case. it has cut out for all the ports speakers buttons cameras and so on. for 15 bucks it is not bad at all. has three positions to be placed. i rubber band thingy to hold the flap when closed. and the flap the puts the tablet in its case has Velcro so it wont fall out.
you can but it here
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Looks pretty decent.. hows the rear camera cutout? Does the TF fit snugly or is it kind of loose? And are there cutouts for all buttons/ports?
I think that I have just found the same case at ebay:
I cannot post links...
just search "asus transformer case"
it looks like you might be able to undo the velcro and stil use the keyboard dock with it. Do you know if you can or not?
Yes I would like to know if how we can use the dock with this?
i dont have a keyboard dock guys sorry. but yes im can undo the velcro and you would be able to plug it in.
I have this case i purchased off of ebay...Its good, not perfect, but good. I don't have pics as I am at work, but you can look at his and see what I am talking about.
The button idea is great. The one thing that this case has that the other do not is the ability to rotate and prop up in portrait or landscape. Th downfall to this is that the button, while holding the tf in place, pulls against the case some, so it stretches a bit around the button. I also worry some about the long term affects of a button pressing into the back of the transformer...I've had it for a few weeks though, and it seems fine.
It fits well, with all ports available. Because it can rotate, you can charge it with the case closed. The option to remove it is even better, because then you can read and such without having the whole case on it.
The case doesn't really cover the edges well without the extra cover. Alot of the edge is exposed. However, I could see a plus side to the way this case is designed. I don't have a dock, but I feel that if you unbuttoned it, and undid the velcro at the bottom, you would be able to dock the tf with no problem. Someone else would have to verify this...I think you could even leave it in the portfolio part, just slide that under the dock. All ports are available, and there is a cutout from the inner case that lines up well.
It props up well, haven't had an issue with that, in portrait or landscape. I use it all the time, and its a great help.
So, for whats out there now, this is the only rotating case I have found. Its a good idea, and works good. The case is pretty solid, as in stiff, but not extremely thick, so that has its pluses and minuses. Overall I would give it a 4 out of 5 stars.
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jateelover, can you please post a link to an ebay auction of this case, or the seller name?
I would like to buy it, but there are too many cheap transformer cases on ebay...
Just bought one from BodyGuardz in carbon fiber white, anybody else have any experiences?
http://www.bodyguardz.com/carbon-fiber-asus-eee-pad-transformer-bundle.html
I also used the coupon "guard" to get $3 off.
i was thinking about getting one of these. Does it interfere with the dock or alter wifi reception by any chance?
i have no clue but I can post when I get it later this week.
Seems like its pretty thin. Looks pretty slick. I wouldn't mind a white one but $30 is a big gamble.
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Ill post pics when I get it, I just love the feel of carbon fiber.
white looks good...in theory. once you have it on, and there's black lines sticking out form the original case, it looks a bit off. i'd recommend to go with the black.
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I get all my skinz and screen protectors from Pantom Skinz. The white carbon looks siiik on the Transformer. The skinz are so good that I had to RMA my first TF and I just peeled the skin from the back and reapplied it to the new TF and I was golden. There worth every penny I think. The skins are from 3M so there good quality. Here are some pics of mine. I've used just about every screen protector out there on my EVO 4G and Viewsonic g-tablet and the Phantom Skinz is by far the best IMO. The screen protector for the TF is so thin and releases all the bubbles so well that it's like it doesn't even have one on. It's that good. The screen protectors for tablets also have a protective cap sheet so once all of your bubbles are gone you just remove it and it's so clear on your TF that you can't even tell it's there.
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wow! That looks OEM mate. Very slick
I had one from Skinomi on my iPad 2 and it was quite hard to peel off when I got rid of the iPad.
It did look great and protected the iPad.
Does it interfere with docking?
Nice, reminds me of what I did on my nexus S, but that was custom made by me, just bought the 3M sticker.
I may look it up and see how much it'd be.
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The large skin fits well on the length but is too short on the height (short). The extra trim pieces are just flat out wrong. one piece has two holes that appear tobe for on/off and volume rocker but both holes are the same size and the holes are not placed in the right location. There just appears to be no human testing the pieces, or someone thinks the skin fits multiple tablets. It is a shame since technology exists for a perfect fit. With such a bad economy one could easily excel in the business with just providing perfection. Phantom skin is not the one, look elsewhere.
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I have the Skinomi Skin and it's thin enough where you can completely lock the tablet into the dock.
The switch doesn't slide all the way to the lock position when mounting it, but you can give the switch a slight push to lock it in.
I originally had the SGP skin, and it's too thick, so the switch will not slide over to the lock position.
If you don't mind having to push the switch over manually, it's not a problem.
I had a Transformers Autobots logo decal on my netbook for the longest time... I thought it was sorta cute, at 'least until the new Transformer movies came out.
Anyway, the ASUS Transforer's textured back is too rough for for any larger decal like that (such a shame, wouldve been perfect on it given the name and form factor!), same with the dock; but I had this smaller Android decal laying around and after some measuring I realized it was perfect for the dock's edge/hinge, and voila...
I bought it over a year ago when I got a full sized Andy for my car's rear window, but if anyone else wants the exact same decal for their TF I can dig into my email and figure out where I ordered it from.
You can get skins made that fit on the textured back fine and you can submit any picture you like for uploading on the decal. In theory they are meant to non-copyright images but I am sure that is to cover their as#'s and they don't really check - trust me ;o). Google Zagg - zaggskins. I put on some really cool artwork on my tab's skin and now it looks awesome. Just a shame that they don't have one for the dock. Not cheap but to protect and customise a $500 tab it's worth it.
Had a spare sticker, so chucked this on.
Not been into a StarBucks with it to get funny looks yet, hopefully no-one from Gizmodo is on the prowl.
The glow effect is just the camera flash. Sticks on fairly well, but if it peels off? meh, I'll not be fussed.
Nice, now youre a kool kat. I wanna add a turtle head and limbs to match the texture
I'm not sure Zagg skins would work on the ASUS tablet, the back isn't just textured, it's downright full of dents... It's hard to explain, but you could easily puncture or poke into anything stuck on the back as the grooves (more like shell marks) are fairly significant. I kinda like the unique look tho, feels alright on the hand and doesn't get dirty or scoff easily.
Any skins or decals will work fine. The texture of the dock is the same as the tablet. I have used 3M Dinoc on mine and it sticks just fine. I did both the tablet and dock.
Here is the tablet, dock is the same but without the bee and android name.
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I'm not sure Zagg skins would work on the ASUS tablet, the back isn't just textured, it's downright full of dents... It's hard to explain, but you could easily puncture or poke into anything stuck on the back as the grooves (more like shell marks) are fairly significant. I kinda like the unique look tho, feels alright on the hand and doesn't get dirty or scoff easily.
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Zagg skins work fine on the back (or anywhere else). I put mine on my transformer a week ago no probs at all - the dents are not a problem (like a golf ball) it won't peirce or tear they are strong and designed for it. Don't worry go for it looks awesome.
I have a carbon fiber back on my tab. Looks like Bohemian's but without the bee or "android."
Interesting, doesn't peel at all around the edges?
My carbon Fiber skin skin sticks great got it from Steve at
http://www.electroniccrap.com
cute android decal here
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Android-EATING-Apple-ipad-decal-sticker-LOOK-QTY-2-/110735464750?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19c859192e
lots of them here
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=ANDROID+DECAL&_sacat=See-All-Categories
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Interesting, doesn't peel at all around the edges?
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If directed to me, then no not at all. I even slide it in to my case fine and nothing has peeled up. There is a little slither of the back that isn't covered, but it isn't noticeable. I only know about it because I'm the one that put it on
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Interesting, doesn't peel at all around the edges?
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If directed at me the Zagg skin is fine and not peeling around the edges at all - my girlfriend has had one on her phone for a year + and no probs at all. Regarding the invisible shield on the screen - a little harder to apply and all comes down to your initial application (have done shed loads of them so I am all good with mine) - but it has a lifetime warranty anyway - so if it went crap or starts to peel pull it off send it back and get a replacement - you " had to get your device serviced "
I have an Intel Core i7 badge on the palmrest of my dock. I would take a picture and show it but everyone should know what the badge looks like
i'm thinking about getting a CF Skin, are they pretty easy to take off? i wonder if it leaves a plastic residue
i have the tf300t and i have a few scratches from docking it to the keyboard. what about you guys?
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None, and I'm pretty rough with it too.
I have none. Maybe it's because the TF300 has a weaker build quality than the tf201
Ive not noticed any scratches on the actuall glass bit of my prime, which i know some people have experienced, but i have noticed the two spacers on either side of the dock connector of my tab has some scratches, probably caused by the keyboard dock or the gps dongle, i dont suppose you have a dongle, even though its the tf300?
As long as it doesnt cause any machanical damage over a period of time, and doesnt one day scratch/crack the screen, i can live with it, out of sight out of mind
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No scratches whatsoever.
Maybe it's because Prime has supposedly scratch resistant gorilla glass unlike TF300?
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No scratches whatsoever.
Maybe it's because Prime has supposedly scratch resistant gorilla glass unlike TF300?
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Prime does have Gorilla Glass. TF300 does not. I believe it's your standard hardened glass. So TF300 would be more prone to scratches. Although I don't know how much better Gorilla Glass is compared to hardened Glass. You would think it would be an upgrade.
I don't have any scratches from docking. Perhaps it is that the TF300 has a flatter area and when you're trying to connect it to the dock it can slide against the pin connector. The prime seems to be more angled so it seems to slip right in for me. (Just guessing as I don't have a 300)
That too bad. I know when I get a scratch I'm not feeling to good about it.
On my PRIME my dock caused my sn sticker to become annoying so I peeled it and stuck it to the dock. The metal in that area is so thin it needs to treated with care. Check with a flashlight and glasses on in the dock area to make sure you dont have any sharp edges in there. I am glad the best buy sales dork could not convince my wife that I needed the 300 over the Prime, I would have slapped her and made her take it back.
edit: he did however convince her to get the Zagg for it though. Shoulda slapped her for that. Dont bother it just makes things tighter than they need to be and interferes with any dock mounted accessories.
i have the tiniest scratch where the dock connects but its not on the glass, looks the same as the above poster that showed the zoomed in pic. however i do let my 6 year old use my prime all of the time and he removes and attaches the dock a lot.
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@whycali, that is spousal abuse that i can actually support
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None, and I'm pretty rough with it too.
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Dat image...
Nope, no scratches, just this...
Last night, just before bedtime, had to "check just one more thing" and as I was about to put it back on the shelf, it slipped from my hand, hit the edge of the shelf and TADAAAA!!!
W.Z.