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So I am a student, and I'm always walking around with a backpack full of books. I want to carry my transformer and its dock with me so I can do some on the fly word processing between classes when I get a chance, but I'm worried about the weight of my books being pressed against the dock, being pressed against the tablet in the case.
So, does anyone know of a good, hard, case that will fit the dock and the tab? I looked through the sticky and didn't seem to find anything that wasn't discontinued (unless I missed it??).
Thanks a lot!
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Smith
I have the same conditions in my bag due to my classes.. I don't use a hard case but these:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...oocase+super+bubble+neoprene+sleeve+case+10.1
work super good and are only like 15 bucks.. the bubbles on the inside are super cushiony.. I don't even worry when its in there.
That's dope! If I may ask, how do you situate your tab in your backpack? Front, back,? And do you face your screen to your keyboard dock or away?
smithisize said:
So I am a student, and I'm always walking around with a backpack full of books. I want to carry my transformer and its dock with me so I can do some on the fly word processing between classes when I get a chance, but I'm worried about the weight of my books being pressed against the dock, being pressed against the tablet in the case.
So, does anyone know of a good, hard, case that will fit the dock and the tab? I looked through the sticky and didn't seem to find anything that wasn't discontinued (unless I missed it??).
Thanks a lot!
Regards
Smith
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I carry mine in my backpack with no issues. I wanted one that would encase the tablet AND the dock. In my opinion, this one is the most practical if you are almost always using the dock anyway.
Well, since I can't put a link in a reply yet; go to amazon and look up: "Poetic(TM) 2in1 Ultra Light Leather Case for ASUS Eee Pad Transformer"
Hope this helps!
http://www.amazon.com/HP-Tablet-Sleeve-Black-Trim/dp/B0033RSNPG/ref=dp_cp_ob_e_title_3
I use this for with the dock. There's also a more expensive blue one, I wish they had a green.. but I got the red because it's cheap and worth the cost!
I am using the malina case made for Mac Air 11. Fit perfectly.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Targus-CityGear-Mini-for-iPad-Tablet-Netbook/16480776
I ran across this one at Walmart. Fits perfectly while docked or not, and is very well cushioned. It has a good amount of room, allowing me to carry my adapter, phone charger, Jambox, and ZaggSparq. For $25, it's a pretty good deal.
yes its very nice
Does anyone have the Transleeve smartcover yet and the tablet? can the smartcover fold completely backwards like simply opening a book cover and folding the cover all the way back (to the metal back side of the tablet?)
The videos only show it being folded to different positions to be used on top of a table or flat surface... my questions is, does the cover get out of the way when you just want to hold the tablet while surfing on the couch? ... or will it need to be pulled off every time?
Is it possible that the rubber back can damage the aluminum backplate if folded back?
I guess I am just trying to decide if I want the sleeve, or a regular leather case instead-
Another thing... is it possible to use both at the same time???
Thanks!
I personally think a leather case would be better the asus cover looks good but doesn't add any protection to the back of the case when in use.
mazjohn said:
Does anyone have the Transleeve smartcover yet and the tablet? can the smartcover fold completely backwards like simply opening a book cover and folding the cover all the way back (to the metal back side of the tablet?)
The videos only show it being folded to different positions to be used on top of a table or flat surface... my questions is, does the cover get out of the way when you just want to hold the tablet while surfing on the couch? ... or will it need to be pulled off every time?
Is it possible that the rubber back can damage the aluminum backplate if folded back?
I guess I am just trying to decide if I want the sleeve, or a regular leather case instead-
Another thing... is it possible to use both at the same time???
Thanks!
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It can indeed be folded all the way back and will not damage the aluminum backplate.
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Thanks... I greatly appreciate the feedback. I am considering to pre-order a leather case- the one below from Amazon:
VERTEKS (TM) Asus Eee Pad Transformer PRIME TF201 10.1-Inch Android Tablet Wi-Fi Multi Angle View Leather Folio Case Cover (Black)
This company made a leather case for the original transformer and it got high ratings, so I figure its a low cost safe bet for the prime!
What is interesting, is that the above post states the transleeve can fold back all the way... I may have to further consider all options before deciding-
Note: I cancelled pre-order on the leather case for now- still undecided, and greatly appreciate the feedback received!
Dont get the Asus sleeve, way too over price for limited functions. I am going to return mine as soon as my screen protector and case arrive. If you only plan on having just the tablet and dont mind scratching up that nice aluminum back then get the asus sleeve, but if you plan on getting a dock and keeping it looking new, get another cover.
I too don't see the merits of the sleeve. If I want it propped it (for watching a film etc.) i'll just pop it in the dock. Similarly i can see myself getting annoyed very quickly with having to remove the sleeve every time i wanted to dock the prime.
I will be using my prime for a lot of couch surfing and while on the go, and based upon feedback it seems that it would be best to get a leather case.... I also don't want the aluminum backplate to get all scratched up since i will be holding it the majority of the time during use.... So :
I went ahead and pre-orderdered this one from Amazon:
VERTEKS (TM) Asus Eee Pad Transformer PRIME TF201 10.1-Inch Android Tablet Wi-Fi Multi Angle View Leather Folio Case Cover (Black)
What sucks is that it doesn't ship until Jan 6th -like almost all of the leather cases listed on Amazon, they are all pre-order only.
Hopefully, I don't scratch the hell out of the backplate by the time the damn leather case arrives!
Thanks for the input!
ordered it also, had to call in a favour from an American friend to use his address and send it up to Canada. We Candians don't seem to have any luck with anything related to the prime , All the good cases are in the usa
cute android sleeve case
I pre-ordered this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0062OKDIC/ref=s9_simh_gw_p147_d2_g23_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1RNMQ9X4A2AJZJH9GGVK&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846. Have a Roocase on my TF101 and like it.
I have a bit of a different perspective... One of the things I'm looking forward to with the Prime is the thinness. Thus, at the risk of scratching the back, I'm going to try using it in just the ASUS cover. I might put in the dock when I'm taking it more than back and forth from work and put the combo in a sleeve, bit for use around the house it'll be the cover and nothing else.
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wynand32 said:
I have a bit of a different perspective... One of the things I'm looking forward to with the Prime is the thinness. Thus, at the risk of scratching the back, I'm going to try using it in just the ASUS cover. I might put in the dock when I'm taking it more than back and forth from work and put the combo in a sleeve, bit for use around the house it'll be the cover and nothing else.
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Me to. I want to feel it when using it. I have an itouch that is 3 years old and soon as I bought it I slapped a case on there. I really never got to enjoy that nice shiney metal rear cover.
not sure when those nice new fancy docks are gonna be available but I can get the sleeve by the end of the week. I'll prolly just resell it when everything else becomes available.
Has anyone found a case similar to the official ASUS one for the original Transformer, or the official Apple one for the original iPad? These cases were great, as they protected the entire tablet and added minimal bulk to the tablet. It's very disappointing that Asus has chosen to go with the lackluster origami cover as their official cover to this tablet.
Thinking of ordering this case - The company and original transformer reviews are great. Not available until the end of January though
http://www.amazon.com/VIPERTEK-Prem...?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1325048945&sr=1-16
No transleeve!
Do not get the Transleeve!
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Do not get the Transleeve!
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This first post is SRS BSNS, y'all.
Hey guys I have been searching for a long time now for a folio style case that will fit the transformer WHILE docked. Searching here found me nothing.
I have only EVER found two (on amazon) that fit exactly what i am looking for but they have had mixed reviews.
I was just wondering if anyone else has seen anything like or has any experience with the following cases:
This one has a removable section for the keyboard dock which clips on to the main tablet case (which has its own cover for when not using it with the dock)
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Transformer-KeyBoard-Portfolio-MiniSuit/dp/B005JFIS50/ref=lh_ni_t
This one is a single piece built for use with the dock all the time.
http://www.amazon.com/Asus-Transformer-Keyboard-Docking-Black/dp/B005GR0YUI/ref=lh_ni_t
Thanks in advance guys.
I bought this one from amazon, and I love it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006MVUQGY/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
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Hey guys I have been searching for a long time now for a folio style case that will fit the transformer WHILE docked. Searching here found me nothing.
I have only EVER found two (on amazon) that fit exactly what i am looking for but they have had mixed reviews.
I was just wondering if anyone else has seen anything like or has any experience with the following cases:
This one has a removable section for the keyboard dock which clips on to the main tablet case (which has its own cover for when not using it with the dock)
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Transformer-KeyBoard-Portfolio-MiniSuit/dp/B005JFIS50/ref=lh_ni_t
This one is a single piece built for use with the dock all the time.
http://www.amazon.com/Asus-Transformer-Keyboard-Docking-Black/dp/B005GR0YUI/ref=lh_ni_t
Thanks in advance guys.
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dougstoner said:
I bought this one from amazon, and I love it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006MVUQGY/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
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is it a problem to use this case *without* the dock as well? i like to hold the tablet to read comics etc alot without the keyboard in the way
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is it a problem to use this case *without* the dock as well? i like to hold the tablet to read comics etc alot without the keyboard in the way
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Yes and no. without the keyboard in, there is nothing to keep it from sliding out the bottom, but you can hold it. I'll upload a pix when I get home from work showing it if you want. Kind of hard to explain.
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Thats why i was leaning more towards the one with the removable part for the keyboard (the first one i linked to).
That way you can use it with and without the keyboard and still be fully covered.
personally i find all these cases aesthetically horrible, i really dont want huge triangular bits of leather on the keyboard corners and the leather around the screen it just makes what is a beautiful tablet look like something out of miami vice!
but maybe thats just me.
LOL i do agree with it taking away from the beauty of the tablet, but im not a fan of sleeves and need something that i can keep on it at all times or whenever i need it. There are so many nicer ones (i.e the official transformer folio, looks smiliar to the ones made for ipads), but they are made for the tablet alone and must be removed to dock it, which sucks.
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LOL i do agree with it taking away from the beauty of the tablet, but im not a fan of sleeves and need something that i can keep on it at all times or whenever i need it. There are so many nicer ones (i.e the official transformer folio, looks smiliar to the ones made for ipads), but they are made for the tablet alone and must be removed to dock it, which sucks.
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try the blurex case, its the best i have found, you can charge it with the case on and use the dock with the case on, you just cant fold it fully closed.
Link please?
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Link please?
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http://www.amazon.com/BLUREX-Leather-folio-Multi-Angle-Transformer/dp/B005ESY8VA
like i said you cant close the case completely with the dock attached, but when i am out and about i just detach the dock from the tablet and put the whole caboodle in this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Protective-...EC/ref=sr_1_32?ie=UTF8&qid=1327364719&sr=8-32
Yeah i remember seeing that blurex one and loved it because it doesnt have a bezel it has less noticeable clips which shows off the transformer much better. How is the hold though? how exactly does it work?
But yeah im not a fan of sleeves. so that would be out of the question for me (although it seems like thats the only option sometimes)
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Yeah i remember seeing that blurex one and loved it because it doesnt have a bezel it has less noticeable clips which shows off the transformer much better. How is the hold though? how exactly does it work?
But yeah im not a fan of sleeves. so that would be out of the question for me (although it seems like thats the only option sometimes)
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you slide the tab in under the clips.holds it perfectly you don't even notice the tabs are there.its perfect!
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I'm in the same boat
Yeah, BULL3TPR00F, I'm in the same boat in terms of what I want.
I'm not sure if its possible though, you'd think at least Asus would have put something together that did the job otherwise (let alone all the custom makers).
I think that blurex looks like it might be the best of average solutions to the problem. One thing I am concerned with is are the clips gonna eventually loosen/break if I'm constantly switching the tab between the dock and case?
bob dylan, do you have an opinion on that?
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Yeah, BULL3TPR00F, I'm in the same boat in terms of what I want.
I'm not sure if its possible though, you'd think at least Asus would have put something together that did the job otherwise (let alone all the custom makers).
I think that blurex looks like it might be the best of average solutions to the problem. One thing I am concerned with is are the clips gonna eventually loosen/break if I'm constantly switching the tab between the dock and case?
bob dylan, do you have an opinion on that?
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i very much doubt the clips would break, i dont know what they are made out of but they are sturdy as hell, i cant bend them at all when i press on them or try and twist them( maybe some kind of metal skeleton underneath? dunno). this case is very well made indeed, the clips do not leave any mark on the tablet at all.
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just to clarify, with the blurex case i dont ever take the case off when using the keyboard dock. the case is fine with the dock as the back of the case just folds up behind the tab when the dock is connected and the keyboard is being used flat on a surface.
the only draw back to this case is that it doesnt close fully when the keboard is attached, you can close the tablet and the dock the usual way you just cant close the case fully. so for me i dont have a scenario where i need to take the case off.
when i want the tablet on its own i just take off the dock
when i want the dock attached i attach it and fold the back of the case up behind the tablet
when i want both and i am out and about i take the dock off and put the cased tablet and dock in a neoprene sleeve.
I ordered the same Minisuit case you linked originally, with the removable dock part.
In theory I think this fits my use case best. I have a toddler, and also toss it in my computer bag, so I wanted it protected/always covered, if it is docked or not.
I do really like the case. Its seems OK quality for $30. Having the ability to undock it and carry around just the tablet is great. I found that I was carrying around both the dock and the tablet often because I was worried about something scratching the screen. So Now, I carry just the tablet around with me much of the time, with the folio case protecting the screen.
Typing with the dock/tablet sitting in my lap is much better with the case on. It makes the base less rounded, so it is less enclined to tilt forward in my lap. Plus the corners of the case raise my wrists up off the keyboard slightly, which makes it feel more comfortable.
The case seems to be a little fiddly though.
The hole for the camera on the back sometimes gets in the way of shots.
It sometimes the tablet doesn't want to connect to the dock without undoing the elastic bands that keep the cover secured to the dock. I've just started leaving those un-done, since even if it connects, it seems to limit the tilt angle. And the elastic strap sometimes covers the charging light on the dock. And that works mostly ok. The snaps on the back sometimes are hard to work as well.
Thanks for the detailed description, you mind uploading some pics from various angles and what you were mentioning about the straps and whatnot.
Thanks!
BULL3TPR00F said:
Thanks for the detailed description, you mind uploading some pics from various angles and what you were mentioning about the straps and whatnot.
Thanks!
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Before I bought it, I stumbled on this review. Check out the 5th image here (also a decent review, lots of pictures)
http://www.transformerforums.com/forum/asus-transformer-accessories/6182-minisuit-folio-case-review-tuff-luv-clone.html
You can see the elastic strap that keeps the underside of the case attached to the dock. Scroll a bit further down, and you can see the picture of the two attached together. The reviewer didn't seem to have any problems with the straps. I can make it work ok with them on, but it just seems to make docking a bit harder...and it definitely seems that they get pinched when reclining the screen back fully.
But they're not really needed. If you have the two pieces snapped together, the snaps hold the base piece in place. Really what the straps do is to keep the case from falling off the dock when the transformer isn't docked. And you could put the straps back on in that case...
Cool thanks
I own a real Tuff-Luv case and really like it. Worth what I paid even if that's about double what that clone costs. It does add some bulk.
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Yeah i decided to splurge and grab the real Tuff-Luv case off amazon (Veggie leather, never seen the genuine leather anywhere aside from the official site). It is quite expensive but i do believe the build quality will be better than the knockoffs (also the MiniSuit knockoff does not have a cutout for the left speaker, and ive heard of minor issues with alignment of the holes (for cameras, etc).
when it arrives in a couple weeks, i will post pictures.
for now:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqWySeVbdCg
and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_0AyI1JBg4
I already have a bag that I use to transport my transformer and dock together. I am looking for something like a sleeve that will permanently stay on both the transformer and dock for protection, while they are docked together. If this does not exist, is there a sleeve that goes on the transformer itself that can stay on even when the dock is connected? Basically I never disconnect the dock from the transformer but want to be able to have protection on the transformer while it is being used and is docked.
http://www.decalgirl.com/skins/Asus-EEE-Transformer-Skins
Try that.
Or try this. I love the skins from bestskinsever as it really keeps the fingerprints down to a minimum. It is a clear, tough and beautiful skin that I use on all my electronics and still fits into the dock with a minimum of fuss. The price is right too at $19 for a full body skin or $14 for just the front.
StevieJake
Hi
I'm also looking into this as well, not so much a skin, but a sleeve or case.
So far I've found a few items, these two are the ones that catch my eye the most:
Sikai
Triple case
Any thoughts on one of these?
I have bought this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-1245903.html
if it's good to you to double width of the tablet it is good.
I always use this case only for the tablet alone, because I fear that added thickness would damage dock's screen motion mechanism.
Cheers, ended up buying this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190642270942&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
Will report back when I get it.
wow there are some awesome skins at decalgirl.
I didn't even know about skins when I bought a 'leather' case thing; still don't really. This could be a dumb question but what do they actually cover? Back of screen? Front of screen? Bottom of dock as well?
My TF hasn't actually arrived yet but I anticipate that I'll be taking only the pad into uni some days and pad+dock other days.
Pad+dock days are sorted already but when I'm just taking the pad do you think a skin will be enough protection? It will travel in my backpack so I'm really looking for as small as possible with screen-scratch protection and a little bit of cushioning perhaps. I know its always going to be a tradeoff but what's your experience been?
mmm, I do like the look of those skins.....
thanks!
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Cheers, ended up buying this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190642270942&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
Will report back when I get it.
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Im also liking the case...any update on your experience?
bonespanda said:
Im also liking the case...any update on your experience?
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Description says you have to take the dock off to close the case.
Sounds like a dealbreaker to me
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Im also liking the case...any update on your experience?
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Its not bad, its ok.
It stays on my tablet. However when I attach the keyboard to the tablet, doesn't work so well. I need to flip the case over and then it will fit with the keyboard on (but then the keyboard remains unprotected). Not ideal, but I get by. I then put the whole in one of those netbook style protected sleeves.
Saw this in the china site. I didnt come across in the accessories section so i decided to post it here. Couldnt find it on ebay either.
Case only for the pad, not for the keyboard, but if pad wears the case, it can still connect to the docking
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I did see the case on eBay last week!
zgmf-x322a said:
Saw this in the china site. I didnt come across in the accessories section so i decided to post it here. Couldnt find it on ebay either.
Case only for the pad, not for the keyboard, but if pad wears the case, it can still connect to the docking
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I was going to ask the same question!
On ebay, I only see the match dock version which is meant for both tablet and dock combined. It is pretty nice but I want something w/o the dock. It would be cool if they combine the two designs by just making an adjustable strap or fastener in the back (the crease that holds together the part on the back of the tablet and the front cover) that can lenghten to accomodate the keyboard and shorten when you just have the tablet. That would be perfect.
Edit: Actually I am mistaken, the one I am interested in is this one not the one in the OP.
http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/595097536/SiKai_Ultra_slim_Leather_Case_for.html
I just don't want to go through a wholesaler.
superflysocal said:
I was going to ask the same question!
On ebay, I only see the match dock version which is meant for both tablet and dock combined. It is pretty nice but I want something w/o the dock. It would be cool if they combine the two designs by just making an adjustable strap or fastener in the back (the crease that holds together the part on the back of the tablet and the front cover) that can lenghten to accomodate the keyboard and shorten when you just have the tablet. That would be perfect.
Edit: Actually I am mistaken, the one I am interested in is this one not the one in the OP.
http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/595097536/SiKai_Ultra_slim_Leather_Case_for.html
I just don't want to go through a wholesaler.
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the one u posted was quite good looking but the thing i dun like about the case was the "smart cover", it just have the Apple feeling,
i couldnt find the origami cover for tf300t......