Here's the case - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006PWGESY/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
Just received it today. The leather and stitching look nice and seem like they are of good quality. The inner padding is soft and so I doubt it would mess up the screen.
It has a few different stand angles and it is pretty sturdy when angled (doesn't fall out of the grooves).
When the tab is angled, the speaker isn't covered at all so there aren't issues with the speaker being blocked.
I really like the look of it since it doesn't cover the bezel like other cases.
The only things I don't like have to do with the tabs that hold the tablet in place. In the very last picture I post you can see the tabs that hold the bottom right and bottom left corner of the tablet in place. You have to pop these out when using the angular stand. It's a pain to pop out because it is a very tight fit. I'll probably just leave the bottom corners out and not held in place. Also, when you close the front cover, the tab that holds the cover closed isn't that tight of a fit so it easily pops off.
Overall, it's a decent case for $15 shipped.
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This is the case i'm waiting for in the UK.
I had the same on my OG Transformer and it was great.
Nice review! I have the same exact case. As stated my only concern with the case is the bottom tabs where the tablet pops out so you can stand it up. Mine are tight as well and it makes me nervous to keep popping it and out. Other than that it seems like an overall nice case.
More pics. Dont use the bottom two tabs. Sweet case.
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I got this as well and feel the same about the bottom two tabs. I wonder if it's the same with the Blurex, Moko and Verteks cases.
I'm sure they have the same problem. These cases look identical except the branding. But for 15$ it's not bad. It's a good case for carrying the tab around. I'm looking into a nice sleeve for when I take the tab + dock around.
Someone on another forum said that they successfully loosed up the bottom two tabs with some pliers.
how much does the case add to the thickness of the tablet.
+1 on bottom tabs. I just don't use them at all.
I got mine for $10 from amazon, free shipping
Returned my prime to Newegg.. Going to go with the tf700. If anyone wants this case and the extra carbon fiber skin and screen protector by skinomi that I have, shoot me a PM. Good luck. To you all
I hope this is not a stupid question, but does the case close with the dock attached?
Took my tablet out today and I'm really shocked at the quality of the spinned/brushed finishes. After examining under a bright light I saw several scratches. I was really careful. The tablet itself came into contact with nothing but my hands and the cushion of the laptop bag. Granted it wasn't microfiber but still. I had a Zune HD for 2 years and it had no problems. The back is flawless despite much harsher treatment I've given it over the past year or so such as tossing it in the same pocket with keys. Only the laser etching and plastic is scratched. The brushed aluminum finish is flawless. The screen is close enough. I hate using cases but it looks like in this case I have to or my heart will hurt =(.
I got mine today too, I like how thin it is but those bottom tabs definitively suck. My tab that holds it closed is actually fairly strong but that may wear out, I like the case but I have seen other cases I liked more, but for the price this one is awesome.
I received this case as well and I think it's a total POS. What's worse is that seller totally ignoring my requests or either a replacement or a return. Stay clear, you have been warned.
I recently received this case and had purchased it because I also own a Poetic Case for my TF101. The thing I don't like about this case vs the one for my TF101 is that there is a crease down the front of the flap that covers the screen which isn't there on my TF101 Poetic Case. This causes the tablet to not stay secure or stand up properly in the grooves if you have it laying on any surface that isn't flat (i.e. my lap, bed, or merely holding it).
The case for my TF101 is more sturdy than this one because it doesn't have the grove down the front flap and I was quite used to being able to holding it in my lap when I commute into work or in my hand without it falling out of the grooves everytime.
I also agree with the other comments about the bottom corners being too stiff but I guess others have been able to fix this with pliers. For $15, this will work for now but I hope to find something better in the near future. I do like the minimalistic look in that it doesn't cover the front screen but having it skip out of the grooves is somewhat annoying.
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Nice review! I have the same exact case. As stated my only concern with the case is the bottom tabs where the tablet pops out so you can stand it up. Mine are tight as well and it makes me nervous to keep popping it and out. Other than that it seems like an overall nice case.
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It's hard to take out at first but eventually it will come off easier. I ordered this as well but I have similar style for my daughter ipad with similar situation.
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Was thinking of ordering one of these since i had a similar one for my treo, just wanted to see if anyone has used one and how they like it...thanks
http://cgi.ebay.com/Cingular-8125-V...ryZ48673QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
yeah it looks nice but is bulky. you can still pull out the keyboard. overall a nice case. has a clip too.
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yeah it looks nice but is bulky. you can still pull out the keyboard. overall a nice case. has a clip too.
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does the case stay on the phone securely?
I just saw that. Might have to try it for my son's 8125. He didn't like the aluminum case -- said it felt like he was carrying around a brick in his pocket-- and he REFUSES to use a belt clip (as in with the leather case I bought him). This might be an alternative solution to BOTH of those for him. Doesn't look as bulky to me as the aluminum case.
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Hi there. This case looks nice. Please let us know if you give it a try. I just received a leather case. I sort of like it but always looking for something better.
Hey, I've got a crystal case on its way so once I receive it I'll post about it. It should be here by the middle of this week.
Hi there. I went ahead and ordered that crystal case as well. Should be here early this week.
I also just ordered the crystal case. Its coming form Hong Kong. So its probable a cheap rip off.
But I hate the leather case that came with my 8125.
And the alum cases is like carrying a paper weight around.
I think once the cheap plastic molds to your phone it will be nice.
Should be here next week also.
And I'll give it a good review.
Case Logic
Hi there. Received my crystal case from Hong Kong. Don't like it. The back piece just is not secure enough and I can see the phone popping off and flying head first into a cement floor and goodbye $428 Ebay non insured Phone. So far the leather case I bought is the winner of cases. I just don't like having to unsnap it every time I use the keyboard, and the phone can push out of the top with a little pressure. Still searching for the ultamate case.
Alright, I finally got my crystal case.
Pros:
-It was cheap, so at least I didn't waste alot of money.
-The front part of the casing stays on very well.
-It looks really nice.
-Keeping it clipped on my belt and using it without having to take it out of a leather case is convienient.
-The screen Protector works very well.
-*Most* of the buttons on the phone are still easily accessible.
Cons:
-The back part of the casing does not stay on well.
-It's really annoying to release the phone out of the belt clip. Even more annoying than having to take the phone out of a leather case.
-The two halves of the case don't fit well together, so the edges are uneven.
-With the keyboard slid out, the two soft buttons at the top of it are almost covered by the top of the case, making them really hard to use.
-The case also almost covers the Camera button, making that feature of my phone a pain to use.
Overall, I'm not really impressed, and I would not recommend buying one. The worst part about the case is that the back half of it won't stay on (that's right, the part that clips onto your belt), which worries me because I don't want to turn my phone into a paperweight while walking down the street. Even clipping it into the belt clip and just pulling slightly on the front of the phone, the whole back of it came right off. The front stays on too well and is a pain to take off. A good idea, a good attempt at a case, but not the best engineering.
Ok, I give you the ultimate case. For me anyway. It has replaced my wallet. The main part of the case I got off of ebay I think. It was actually for an audiovox pda. Search on ebay for XV6700 or PPC6700. The phone and screen location match the wizard.
It has three credit card slots for my most used cards. It has slot for full size sd card and stylus holder. (The one in the phone sucks am I right?) It certainly doesnt fit in a pocket (not even a large one) but the belt clip swivels, and is very tight. I clip it on my pants when I ride my motorcycle, and even at 70-80mph it has not fallen off yet. You actually have to yank pretty good to get it off (I know that doesnt sound too clean, you know what I mean) The snap is magnetic so it is also very secure, and the phone will not come out unless you open the flap.
I had to cut a hole in the bottom elastic so I can charge the phone while it is in the case, and I drilled a hole in the leather where the ear speaker is just in case I need to quickly answer the phone.
The extra pouch on the side is just a credit card case I bought at walmart. It was in the section by their dayplanners. I used some auto trim tape to stick it on.
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I found this little gem for $3.21 on Amazon. The dimensions looked good, I know CaseCrown makes a solid product and for less than $10 with shipping it was worth a try. In my opinion it's very nice fit, quality build and looks a helluva lot better than your average black messenger case.
Here's the link if anyone wants to grab one
Instead of just saying "yah it's nice!" I wanted to post some pics and a little review for those interested. Some of the pics aren't the greatest but they still get the idea across. I'm still waiting for my dock to arrive and once it does I'll update this post accordingly.
My needs: I carry my tablet daily and actually do use it for work. Up until now I had been using a very solid neoprene sleeve from BUILT NY (10" hardback "hoodie") but it wasn't terribly convenient to carry or open and remove the tab on the fly. I needed a case that would protect my tablet, allow me to carry a few smaller items (phone, memory wallet, etc) but still gave me easy access to the tablet with as little bulk as possible.
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The Fit: The tablet slips in the case nicely without the corners or sides rubbing against the zipper. Overall It's a comfortable fit, not overly snug like forcing it into an iThing case nor is the tablet flopping around inside while I walk. Like most laptop and netbook cases there are elastic straps on the bottom corners and vinyl straps on the top corners for holding the base and the screen in place. The tablet slips under the elastic ones just fine, hopefully with the dock in place it will be a snug fit. I don't plan on getting a folio but there does seem to be enough room to accommidate one if you just wanted a slim carrying case for your folio'd tablet.
There is an odd little padded "flap" along the seam that must serve some purpose for the device this was designed for. I fold it down over the screen for the extra bit of protection. Folding it under the tab does prop it up by a few degrees but doesn't really improve the view of the screen.
The front pouch accomidates my phone (Evo with an Otterbox Commuter case), memory card wallet, keys and a pack of gum pretty well. The Transformer's charging brick does fit but it distends the vinyl to a point where I think it would leave a permanent imprint over time. I haven't tried it yet but the pouch looks big enough to hold a 7" tablet if you really wanted to geek out.
The Quality: CaseCrown makes a solid bag. I've owned two of their products in the past and both times I was quite happy with the build quality for the price. The stitching isn't frayed or loose (no dangly ends or loose threads) and the material itself doesn't feel cheap or chintzy. The zipper pulls, strap rings and buckles on the shoulder strap are metal so I'm not worried about something wearing out or suddenly snapping.
The memory foam padding is a few mm thick and absorbs daily bumps and dings well. I wouldn't toss it out a window or anything but if I happened to drop it on concrete or marble I wouldn't be concerned with the survival of the contents. The front pouch has a thinner layer of padding inside the flap; it's enough to be there but not enough to add any bulk. Assuming you don't put anything too fragile in the pouch it should be enough.
The strap is just over 1" wide and feels like the same webbing they use to make seatbelts. There is an adjustable shoulder pad on the strap but so far the case is light enough that the pad becomes an annoyance. As I mentioned before the buckles and adjusters are metal and feel very solid. I prefer to have messengers like this land just below my hip bone but with the strap at maximum length it lands directly on my hip (6'2" 160lbs, for a frame of reference).
I think the big downside to this is the vinyl outside. It feels thick and looks good but if you manage to puncture or cut it you'll have a permanent hole in your case (short of some E-6000 and a patch kit) which could lead to problems down the road.
The Overall: If this is the style your looking for you won't find a better bag for the money. It's not extremely rugged but I'm not the sort to take my tablet hiking, into combat or around a construction site. Hopefully it's still useful once my dock arrives.
I took more than enough pictures and you can find them all here.
Id be all over that if it were black!
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Id be all over that if it were black!
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They do have black variations floating around. I have the exact same bag except in black and without the shoulder strap. I originally got it for my netbook a year ago or so. I realized that when I got my tablet that many of my carrying accessories for my netbook would also fit my tablet. Works wonderfully.
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Id be all over that if it were black!
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This is what I'm going to pick up for my Transformer & dock.
http://www.amazon.com/BLUREX-Leathe...s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1326461088&sr=1-407
I would buy it right now as it looks compatible with the keyboard dock but I will not pull the trigger until I know how the flap stays closed.
Edit - Wait it looks like to clips over the top...hmm I think I might get one.
This is the same case also sold by MoKo and Vertek. Targus also sold a version of this for the iPad2 (or the Moko and Vertek are a copy of the Targus). Anyway, the MoKo review thread has a couple pics of it with the keyboard dock in use.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21369579&postcount=38
It looks like the only downside is the front of the keyboard is raised slightly due to the clasp.
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http://www.amazon.com/BLUREX-Leathe...s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1326461088&sr=1-407
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I ordered this myself. I like the viewing angles and how slim it is.
I wonder if this is any different than the Poetic, Verteks or Moko cases. They're all the same right?
All same, but i was reading in another thread that the Moko had cutout for charger.... and poetic didn't idk....minor differences....
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All same, but i was reading in another thread that the Moko had cutout for charger.... and poetic didn't idk....minor differences....
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I have the Poetic and it does have a cutout for the charger.
I got this case today since I wanted one before I head out on my road trip to vegas but its kinda disappointing so far. It feels a bit flimsy since its loose (kinda need to grab the case to know what I mean -_-; sorry that I can't really describe it) and the bottom corner of the tablet holder doesn't quite fit into the tablet. I'm kinda wondering if I should bother getting another case or just keep with this.
I'll return mine also if I don't like it. I have the Moko and have been just OK with it. Has the charging port cut out ok.
This was a fail. I ordered this from the Amazon link in the OP and I received today a case for a 7" tablet.
The sticker on the box said Transformer prime TF201, but it was way too small.
I got one. I don't have a tablet to use it in but it seems good so far. It says it is leather and smells and feels like leather. The construction of mine seems quite good. I'll post a pic or two Friday if one of the Primes I have coming doesn't have any issues.
I'm going to order and try it out. Fulfilled through Amazon, so returns will be easy.
I spent a good 10 minutes comparing the photos between this and the Moko, and they look identical.
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I got mine today and do not like it. The tablet is held in by clasps, which I don't like at all. I switched back to my Moko case, which the tablet slides into. I'll return the Bluerex one.
I ordered this and it already shipped, too late to cancel ..Will I regret the purchase? What's the problem with it, it clips too tight?
I just received this case today. This is my first folio type case. My previous case was the official ASUS case for the TF101. Because of that, I have developed a preference for holding my tablet in portrait-view by folding the cover into a triangle shape behind the tablet (like the Apple Smart Cover).
The TF201 fits very tightly into this case. I'm afraid of bending the boarder of the prime every time I snap the case closed. It feels like high quality. I only wish that I could hold it in portrait-view like the TF101 case.
Well I finally got a good Prime. This case definitely seems to be constructed well. The stitching is tight and the materials feel nice. There are a couple things I dislike. One is that the tablet slides in really tight. Once you get it in it is fine but it feels a little unnerving trying to slide the case on. All the little tabs that hold it in place are soft material though so no scratching will occur.
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The stand features works awesome. The tablet feels secure and does not feel at all like it will slip out of the grooves.
Here you can see when the cover is folded all the way back it does not lay flat. I believe this will loosen up over time as the materials stretch and get warn. This doesn't bother me but it may bother some. There is no mechanism to hold the cover back either. You just have to hold it with the tablet in your hands.
Here you can see I am pressing it down so it lays flat.
Another thing I dislike is how you have to snap the bottom two clips in for the tablet to be fully in the case but then you have to unsnap them if you want to use the stand feature. I would prefer if those two bottom clips on the left and right were not there. You can see in this pic below I have them snapped in but in the second pic above they are not snapped in so that the stand can be in use. I may get out my Dremel and grind those two tabs away. I think I could make it look decent and function the way I want. It depends if they loosen up for me. (When I say "snap" they don't really snap with a sound or definite feel but for lack of a better word I used "snap". They kind of just need to get pressed onto the right position.)
Here are a couple images of the case with the dock attached. These are basically the two ways you would probably use it. The dock lays flat and works perfectly in either position. The front is elevated slightly on the clip but you cannot really tell.
Finally, the clip that folds over the top of the tablet is a little tight. I am still kind of nervous to clip it over my tablet without really thinking about being super careful. Again everything is covered in a microfiber/felt type material so no scratching but the force you kind of need to use is a little unnerving. I also think this will loosen up over time but right now nothing really feels natural to use. I don't just whip the case open and start using it...I exam how I open it pretty carefully still, lol.
Would I buy it again? Probably not. Everything is just a little too snug for my liking and I dislike how you have to un-attach those bottom two tabs for placing it in the "stand" position. If they didn't come out so hard I probably wouldn't mind. I am really hoping everything loosens up a bit with use. The quality of the materials is impressive and it will protect the Prime just fine. Time will tell whether or not I use it I guess.
I loosened up the bottom two tabs with a pair of pliers. Slips in and out pretty easily now.
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I loosened up the bottom two tabs with a pair of pliers. Slips in and out pretty easily now.
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This worked great. I loosened up the clip that holds it shut as well.
Thanks guys just ordered one myself. I've been eying the blurex case for my acer a100 which currently been out of stock for a while and love how low profile it was. Glad they also make one for the Prime. Also glad it will still work if I decide to get the keyboard.
Tabs or not, I don't like the way the tablet fits in this case. Having to clamp on and off all the time just isn't what I want to do. It will eventually scratch or wear down the metal/plastic and make it look bad. Thanks there are other options and still coming.
I've looked through various threads trying to find an answer to this one:
which is the thinnest available folio case (one which converts to a stand for multiple viewing angles) for the Transformer Prime?
One of the driving factors in getting this tablet over the competition is its thinness, so the slimmest case would be ideal for a lot of people out there to show off how amazing this tablet really is.
So far it seems the slimmest folio cases are (based on my research, please add more to the list):
Moko Slim Cover Case with Stand
MiniSuit Case
Poetic Case
All 3 of which are very similar!
Lets make a comparison of some REAL technical data on the available folio/folding cases out in the market.
Could I ask those of you which own any of these cases to take a measurement of the total thickness of the tablet+case when in closed position?
I'll update this post with the measurements so we can start comparing them, and hopefully we can get a good guide going for this type of case. I'll also add hyperlinks and feature sets, so please chime in with any differing features - eg. magnetic locking, velcrove locking, clip locking, tablet requires to be unhooked from the bottom case clips to go into the 'standing' mode etc.
If you really want a thin case, a folio case isn't what you're looking for!
I have the BluRex case, and like it. I prefer the way it attaches the Transformer Prime to the case, using corner clips, covered in material to protect the screen, to the way other cases have a sleeve, which, once the Prime is inserted, covers up a large portion of the screen.
That being said, any folio case will add more then double to the thickness of the TP. A video reviewer of one of these cases (perhaps the BluRex, don't remember) used nickles to measure the Transformer Prime (4 nickels in thickness) compared to the TP with case on (10 nickels).
I'm waiting for one of the cases in this thread to be released!
Check out this video, if you want a very thin case!
Considering the Transformer Prime has Gorilla Glass, I'm not that worried about the screen breaking (although, there have been some people who's screen has cracked).
I'm somewhat worried about scratches, as I've read of people who's TP has a scratch or two on the screen, so I'm getting a screen protector (also hate how much fingerprints show up on the Prime).
I figure with a screen protector, and a thin, snap on clear plastic case to protect the back spun metal aluminum back of the Prime, I should be set.
Sorry... don't have tools to accurately measure the BluRex case.
Check out the Great Shield series as well. Very slim folio very similar to the minisuit or blurex listed above.
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Check out the Great Shield series as well. Very slim folio very similar to the minisuit or blurex listed above.
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Looks exactly like my BleRex case.
I like it, and it's fine for now, but I really think I want a case that's thinner then the BluRex (Great Shield) case.
I wish the BobJGear cases were available, but I guess I have to wait if I want one of those. The other case I've thought about is the GumDrop case. They provide outstanding protection not only for the metal back, but also for the display, but I'm sure they're on the heavier, thicker side.
The thinnest case you can get is most likely the Asus TranSleeve. Not quite a folio though, but there doesn't seem to be any super thin folio cases like the ones for the HP TouchPad or the iPads. I know there's a thread in this subforum where a member is working on prototyping some thin case designs.
This one has been the lightest and slimmest case for me. It's made from microfiber and therefore doesn't add too much bulk to my Prime. It's great for carrying around the tablet without the dock...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24870086&postcount=16
What's the skin/case in the video? I love it.
W
The Sikai case is the thinnest folio-style case available for the Transformer Prime. The material of the case is about 2mm thick on each side of the tablet, and another 2mm for the cover so in total it adds about 6mm of thickness to your tablet. When closed the total tablet + case is about 13mm thick.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sikai-ASUS-...d-Transformer-Prime-TF201-Black-/190638465174
I bought one of these and it is pretty nice.
Some of its benefits are the thinness I mentioned, the fact that the cover stays closed magnetically, it has a loop to hold a stylus, and the cover props the Prime up into different positions for viewing/typing.
For me the biggest benefit is that it doesn't look like leather of fake leather, it has a nice dark grey (almost black) matte finish and doesn't feel at all slippery in the hand. It also has nice cutouts for all of the Prime's camera and ports, even the reset hole.
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What's the skin/case in the video? I love it.
W
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You can read about it in this thread:
UPDATED 4/24: Custom, thin, snap on case
Not yet available, but it looks like it's going to be a sweet case (well, actually two sweet cases. I believe there are two gents both working on producing a clear, plastic snap-on case for the Transformer Prime!
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What's the skin/case in the video? I love it.
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I am the creator of the case in the video. (sorry for the constant spinning of the tablet in the video. It was just a teaser of my prototype.)
Thanks for the words of encouragement ShelW. I've been working on the idea since January and have started a small company to that end. I do hope to also make a "smartcover" like cover/stand for the front of the Prime. However, since Theledman spoke up a few weeks ago about the hardshell part of the case. I figured it best to toss my hat in the ring before things took off.
With things moving so quick on the other thread, I haven't had time to troll the rest of the forum. But I'm glad to see that I've got loyal followers spreading the word for me. I'll keep everyone updated on my progress.
if you're looking for a thin case, i got one that's identical to the one in the link as a gift.
http://www.amazon.com/transformer-P...96GO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1335411712&sr=8-4
here are some pics of mine
Ordered from China - I was thinking about importing more for other devices and selling them on if they were good enough, as there's an absence of silicone cases on the market here.
So, it comes in a rather nice plastic sleeve with Sikai all over it, and a very inspirational slogan: "Design originates from life. Specialization achieves quality." All good so far! I'm more impressed than I expected to be. Except with the slogan. It's not inspirational.
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So I open up the sleeve. Immediately notice a really acrid rubber smell, even a few feet from the case. It's horrendous. It smells like there's been a friction fire in a condom factory. I've smelled more pleasant things coming out of my cat. You might expect this to be just the new rubber smell, but a rinse off doesn't get rid of it. No, this smell is here to stay. This certainly isn't the food grade material you get on some others. You'd be lucky to live if you ate anything off this.
Not that these things are designed for having lunch off, of course - but there's a trend today away from caustic rubber smells, BPA and parabens, and this doesn't try to follow. I wouldn't want any of the small things in my house chewing on this.
The smell is more bearable after a while. It's probably destroying my nose hairs. Okay, front view.
It looks okay. So some parts of it do take a big nod toward quality. The feel of the case is nice - the textured cover certainly won't be slipping out of your hands, and it's reasonably thick. The logo imprinted inside the case is a nice touch, too - that little extra bit, even though it's basically just a bit of blown rubber, adds to the overall impression of it.
The holes for peripherals, sensors and the cameras are nice, too - there's no spare silicone hanging off the holes, and overall it's really well made.
The back is just as nice. That textured feel is present all the way around. The Sikai logo is nicely imprinted - the detail is good. Overall, having a good feeling about it.
Okay, let's slide in the TF300T...
It goes in easily. Probably slightly too easily - after literally no struggle at all, the pad is in the case. And here's where the problems start.
Although the case fits snugly around the back, with all the holes matching up to the ports and sensors, around the front it's a different story. The front camera holes and sensors don't fit snugly - they're a few mm from the case holes, so that renders the front camera useless. You end up just seeing the ill-fitting case. All around the front of the case, the poor fit is the same:
But the holes fit nicely around the rest of the case: there isn't a mismatched hole, everything fits in and the volume buttons are taken care of nicely. They work very well.
However, leaving it on for a while, the deficiencies become apparent. That smell is back every time you get close to the tablet. Naturally, you may as well forget about using your front camera, too: it fits so poorly that it's entirely obscured by the case unless you hold it down to the glass. And the case starts to pick up the smallest of dust particles - not only that, but they stick to the case like... well, like the bad smell that the case also came with. They're a nightmare to get rid of. You're not cleaning this one in a hurry. And when you do clean it, it's going to get filthy again really quickly.
Alright, this is the black one - and we all know that black things show the dirt more. But the textured cover, while very impressive and grippy, just serves to attract dirt that gets stuck in the textures.
Not a great case - those fundamental flaws are the smell, the way dirt gets lodged in there and the extremely poor fit. "Specialization achieves quality"? It clearly doesn't. I think this is going in the bin - unless I find out a way to shrink it onto the pad, and then spray it with Febreeze every day.
Check this post out. I bought a silicone case off EBay that fits perfectly. Also, no acrid smell either. I have also listed my other purchases for my tablet in this post. The only thing missing is the dock. I just got it the other day from Office Depot. The manager even matched the price Walmart had online. I paid $119 for the dock.
http://androidforums.com/showthread.php?p=5315630
Sent from my Transformer Pad TF300T using Xparent Purple Tapatalk 2
wetbiker7 said:
Check this post out. I bought a silicone case off EBay that fits perfectly. Also, no acrid smell either. I have also listed my other purchases for my tablet in this post. The only thing missing is the dock. I just got it the other day from Office Depot. The manager even matched the price Walmart had online. I paid $119 for the dock.
http://androidforums.com/showthread.php?p=5315630
Sent from my Transformer Pad TF300T using Xparent Purple Tapatalk 2
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Interesting. I was looking at a folding case instead. Something that's very similar to the first one - does the tablet fit pretty snugly?
Either that or a revolving one. They're just bulky, though. Kinda defeats the point of a thin and light tablet.
dontsurf said:
Interesting. I was looking at a folding case instead. Something that's very similar to the first one - does the tablet fit pretty snugly?
Either that or a revolving one. They're just bulky, though. Kinda defeats the point of a thin and light tablet.
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Oh yes, It fits the tab perfectly and I'm actually very impressed with it. Now that I've gone and bought a dock, I won't be using it as much as I would like.
I just bought a Poetic leather case for the dock and keyboard. According to the details and the reviews, it's all real leather and not the PU leather a lot of the cases are made of. I'll have it the first or second week of January and post a review for it.
Here's a link for it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007ZE26CO/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
Silikon Case TF300t
I guys
i bought this silikon case for the tf300 t
http://www.amazon.de/Skque-Silikon-...FLII/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357057904&sr=8-1
Have also the same problem as User in post 1