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I bought the Blurex folio and my Transformer is now a brick. Is there anything else out there that's like that, but lighter?
While it isnt pretty and its overpriced there isnt anything that competes with the ASUS case/cover for thin/light. I guess unless there is something out there with the exact same design.
I ended up going from a leather folio to that just because its 1/4" thinner (and the implementation of the velcro makes it more stable in typing mode.
check the sikai case. Thinnest I ahve seen and the one i use
I use the AYL case, but the Asus case is waaaaay thinner and slightly lighter..
Sikai case is what I'm using. Thinnest I found available. Search ebay, pretty fast delivery (the one that's in US) ebay dot com/itm/Sikai-MibroFiber-protective-case-Asus-Eee-Pad-TF101-case-USPS-/200649784471?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2eb7a8bc97#ht_1485wt_1163
ryan stewart said:
While it isnt pretty and its overpriced there isnt anything that competes with the ASUS case/cover for thin/light. I guess unless there is something out there with the exact same design.
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This. Though I'm considering putting a larger piece of velcro on (Mine seems to never line up properly and flips open all the time...) I just wish it were possible to connect the dock while the case is on for USB...
Ashton_Durkhun said:
This. Though I'm considering putting a larger piece of velcro on (Mine seems to never line up properly and flips open all the time...) I just wish it were possible to connect the dock while the case is on for USB...
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Cant help on the dock but for the velcro I havent had an issue but I did get a piece of wide tape and use it to hold the flap against the back of the TF. This keeps the TF tight against the "top" of the case. Its inelegant but it works really well (and doesnt matter since I never remove it from the case anymore).
Hey guys, thinking of pre-ordering this, what do you all think? I've been interested in a case that covers both my Prime and my soon to have docking station. From what I see, I think it fits my needs. Feel free to share your thoughts.
http://www.amazon.com/MiniSuit-ASUS...TI/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1326373515&sr=8-11
I purchased a case for my Transformer Prime from MinuSuit http://www.amazon.com/MiniSuit-ASUS-Transformer-Leather-like-Multi-View/dp/B006LSCCPG/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1326378944&sr=1-1 and gotta tell you, I love the case! Quality is great, fits perfectly on my TF201... No complaints. I'm sure this case will work out great for you too.
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I purchased a case for my Transformer Prime from MinuSuit ...and gotta tell you, I love the case! Quality is great, fits perfectly on my TF201... No complaints. I'm sure this case will work out great for you too.
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I've been trying to find out if this case has the wholes for the dock? thank you
pudge12 said:
I've been trying to find out if this case has the wholes for the dock? thank you
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The one I posted the link to that I purchased does have the holes where the Prime would connect to the dock.
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Yes it does have holes for the dock. No removal of the entire cover needed. The mini-suit is the perfect fit that also support the dock IMO.
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I purchased a case for my Transformer Prime from MinuSuit http://www.amazon.com/MiniSuit-ASUS-Transformer-Leather-like-Multi-View/dp/B006LSCCPG/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1326378944&sr=1-1 and gotta tell you, I love the case! Quality is great, fits perfectly on my TF201... No complaints. I'm sure this case will work out great for you too.
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Thanks! Its alot cheaper so I'll give a shot! I just want a case that protects both the tablet and the keyboard dock.
what about the position of the tablet when in "writing mode"?
The image shows a very steep angle between the keyboard and the screen when using the keyboard.
Will the hinge between dock and tablet hold the screen and the angle you desire?
What if the keyboard is not used the angle cannot be fixed as it is with some other cases. (though they do not have the option for the keyboard)
Not sure if the Poetic case is a rip off of this one or the other way around but I got the Poetic case that looks eaxctly like this one and I love it. I actually dropped my Prime this morning running to the buss stop and was worried to open the case to witness the scratches and/or damage and the case did an excellent job! No damage! I'd highly recommend although I advise against dropping!
I have the MiniSuit case. When it first arrived I was a bit disappointed.
One of the let downs was the fact that the case around the tablet did not have any magnets so the fold kinda flapped around and did not stay shut if the tablet was undocked.
I solved that by putting a couple of adhesive Velcro strips on the top and bottom.
After that!.... It never leaves this case.
http://i.imgur.com/g6Tad.jpg
I have it. I would have like it if the tablet portion of the case would work as a stand when detached from the base. Even with that being said it is a nice case for the money.
antnyp85 said:
I purchased a case for my Transformer Prime from MinuSuit http://www.amazon.com/MiniSuit-ASUS-Transformer-Leather-like-Multi-View/dp/B006LSCCPG/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1326378944&sr=1-1 and gotta tell you, I love the case! Quality is great, fits perfectly on my TF201... No complaints. I'm sure this case will work out great for you too.
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The one I posted the link to that I purchased does have the holes where the Prime would connect to the dock.
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jaydilla said:
Yes it does have holes for the dock. No removal of the entire cover needed. The mini-suit is the perfect fit that also support the dock IMO.
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Hi, have any of you actually used this case with the dock attached? I have this case and whilst is does have holes where the dock connector would go, I can't connect the dock at all - there is just too much leather around the holes/case etc.
(It's a great case for the tablet alone, I just can't make it work with the dock)
I'm looking for a slim case that works both with and without the dock attached. Perhaps the best solution is the other Mini Suit "Rotating" case mentioned in the first post?
Any experience / views would be welcome.
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I have the MiniSuit case. When it first arrived I was a bit disappointed.
One of the let downs was the fact that the case around the tablet did not have any magnets so the fold kinda flapped around and did not stay shut if the tablet was undocked.
I solved that by putting a couple of adhesive Velcro strips on the top and bottom.
After that!.... It never leaves this case.
http://i.imgur.com/g6Tad.jpg
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Brilliant idea! I was about to buy that same case, then i wondered will there be anything to hold the front case.
Btw, did the case smells? I mean, that strong leather smell?
I bought this case but it smells even after a month. I did everything, even wrap in newspapers and placed under the sun.
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Brilliant idea! I was about to buy that same case, then i wondered will there be anything to hold the front case.
Btw, did the case smells? I mean, that strong leather smell?
I bought this case but it smells even after a month. I did everything, even wrap in newspapers and placed under the sun.
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The case has no smell.
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Hi, have any of you actually used this case with the dock attached? I have this case and whilst is does have holes where the dock connector would go, I can't connect the dock at all - there is just too much leather around the holes/case etc.
(It's a great case for the tablet alone, I just can't make it work with the dock)
I'm looking for a slim case that works both with and without the dock attached. Perhaps the best solution is the other Mini Suit "Rotating" case mentioned in the first post?
Any experience / views would be welcome.
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I have this Case and I keep it Docked all the Time. The First time I placed in the Dock it was a Tad tight but now it pops in and out easily. The only Bad part is I bought this Case in Feb. and paid $39. for it......
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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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!
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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
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_0AyI1JBg4
I'd like to get a case like the Targus A7 for my Prime. I usually carry both the keyboard dock and the tablet with me, but mostly I use only the tablet. It is then time consuming to first have to undock the tablet before using it and then dock it again before storing in the bag. Thus I'd rather have two separate compartments. Anyone know of such a case (preferably as small as possible)?
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I'd like to get a case like the Targus A7 for my Prime. I usually carry both the keyboard dock and the tablet with me, but mostly I use only the tablet. It is then time consuming to first have to undock the tablet before using it and then dock it again before storing in the bag. Thus I'd rather have two separate compartments. Anyone know of such a case (preferably as small as possible)?
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Something like this? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00725FE20/ref=oh_o01_s00_i00_details
Thanks for the suggestion but that wasn't quite what I meant. I just want a soft case to protect against scratches and bumps, but the case should have two compartments instead of one. So like the A7 but with a separator.
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Yeah id like this too!
I was checking this out last night at best buy. It has one large main compartment with a Velcro divider, and several smaller compartments.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Targus+...169&skuId=1805623&st=targus tablet&cp=1&lp=24
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I was checking this out last night at best buy. It has one large main compartment with a Velcro divider, and several smaller compartments.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Targus+...169&skuId=1805623&st=targus tablet&cp=1&lp=24
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Thanks but I'm looking for one that isn't much bigger than the Prime and easily fits in my shoulder bag.
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this would be my ideal case as well. hopefully someone knows of something!
I bought this one ( http://www.ebay.nl/itm/BLACK-MESSENGER-TRAVEL-BAG-FOR-ASUS-TRANSFORMER-TF101-/150644748149 ) for my TF101 and now I'm using it for my TF201.
Two compartiments, some extra space for charger, headset etc.
i'm loving it.
You could just get a normal sleeve and then get a piece of sturdy cardboard and some felt. Cut the cardboard to right size and use some 3m spray adhesive on it then wrap it with whatever material you like. In fact, I like this idea so much I may just do it this weekend with my case logic pls9.
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I was checking this out last night at best buy. It has one large main compartment with a Velcro divider, and several smaller compartments.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Targus+...169&skuId=1805623&st=targus tablet&cp=1&lp=24
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This is what I'm using, easily fits the dock and tablet (connected or separate)...with plenty of space for cables etc...
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
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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?
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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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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.