The moment I opened my Tab 4 I realized it needed a case. The Tab 3 7.0 that it replaced lived it's life in an Otterbox mainly because I got a deal on it and it was a good case. There wasn't an Otterbox for the 4 when I got it so I started searching and found the Poetic Revolution on Amazon for $15.
Based on the description I decided that this case should be good enough for a while. I overlooked the fact that it actually a TPU outer skin, not rubber like the Otterbox. This isn't a big deal but it is stiffer than I had hoped for. The volume and power buttons are hard to identify without looking at them, but they still press easily even though you can't really tell you are pressing them at times. The rear of the case is plastic and seems to feel durable. The integrated screen protector only lasted 3 days before I ripped it out. The screen did not seem to respond correctly with it in place and at times would act funny if I was not pressing forcefully. There are also flaps that cover the SD card slot as well as the headphone and charging ports.
Overall I feel that this is a very well made case. The fit and finish is nice and there are no fitment issues. The only issue I have is the screen protector which I have solved by removing it altogether, and for the price it can't be beat.
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One month update:
The case is still holding up very well with no major issues, I just wanted to add that the power and volume buttons are still very hard to press. There is no indication of whether they have been pressed or not, no soft squish, no tactile feedback, nothing. Its hard to tell if the button has been pressed unless you are looking at the screen. I only say this because I spent the last few weeks trying to root the device and had to take it out of the case to get it in to odin.
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Is there a cutout at the top of the screen protector for the camera? I'm trying to figure out if this might work with the voice capable version.
I think there was a hole for the camera, but I am using a separate screen protector because the one that was with the case pretty much sucked.
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Is the headphone jack accessible? An amazon review said it isn't because the case is too thick.
I have this case as well, there is a cutout for the front cam and have had no issues with headphone jack door unless your jack is extraordinarily thick.
Definitely gonna order one of these
This is the case I have aswell. It has already saved my tablet from a fall and skid or two. Haven't had any issues with the builteam in screen protecter though. Touch seems just as responsive to me. Only issue I have is using the IR blaster. The plastic covering the port seems to shorten the range by about a ft. and a half or so.
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Well... I can now safely say that the case is well worth what I payed for it. 4am trip downstairs and dropped my tablet. End over end down the entire flight of bare hardwood stairs in a home with 12 ft. ceilings.
I just picked up a 7" Tab 4, and immediately ordered this case and Im impressed with the build quality. I have this case for my Note 4 and MotoX 2014 and all three are built very well. The built in screen protectors are hit and miss. The one that came on this unit worked very well and sticks flatly on the screen with no high spots, so I kept it on.
Id say that for $15 you really cannot go wrong.
Sorry to resurrect this thread, but can you use only the bottom shell and not the top part?
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Sorry to resurrect this thread, but can you use only the bottom shell and not the top part?
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No, that isn't possible, sorry.
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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:
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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...
I've had my ultraslim for about 5 days now and had a pm from a member here regarding it, so figured I'd post a few pics and a mini review. First off, good customer service. About a week and a half went by after I ordered and I had not received my case yet (I'm in PA, they're in CA i believe). I called up and the rep said it appeared it might've gotten lost by usps due to the tracking not being updated. No questions asked he sent me another via Fedex priority and I had it two days later.
Pics and then a bit more info:
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First, I definitely like this case. With the size of the note, I was way too hesitant to drop good money on something that would make it any bigger. I've never used a pouch for a phone before but I'm liking this. White on white looks great too, to me. Have had some compliments on it already.
Fit: I received my case literally as I was going out the door to go to the gym. As I immediately noticed that my phone kept rebooting every time I put the phone in the case, and when it was on, the volume kept changing. I realized the inner seams were pressing up against the buttons. I was very upset at first, and then realized I just had to put it in a bit crooked so the seams run along the edge of the buttons rather than on them, not a big deal. Took about a few days for my case to start breaking in and now the note fits snugly but easily pulls in and out of the case. Also note that the case has kind of formed to the 'crooked' way that I put the note in. It's not like I need to make sure I'm avoiding the seams when I put the phone in, it just slides in exactly how I want it to now.
I rock my note upside down in the case, since I have BLN on. All I have to do is lift up the top flap a bit and I can see if I have notifications.
Protection: Obviously it'll keep away scratches. Drop protection... it really is thin. However, I'd be fairly confident that on a regular drop, the case would save it. It's basically just a thin layer of leather, but I think it's enough to absorb the shock. It's like the difference between the metal cased iphones and plastic phones... just a little bit makes a difference. That said, I'm not going to test it. But it really does add essentially no noticeable bulk or weight, and gives you a better grip when removing it from your pocket.
Feel free to ask any questions.
Very classy looking, thanks for the share.
nice pocket. where did you buy it?
bought it direct from them through their website.
What was the price? Do you think it would fit with an elago slim fit case? White looks so sexy on this phone..
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What was the price? Do you think it would fit with an elago slim fit case? White looks so sexy on this phone..
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$35. And I don't quite understand your question... See you asking if your phone with case attached will fit in the pouch? No.. It's designed to perfectly fit the phone. Then again I don't know how thick your case is but I highly doubt it and aren't sure why you'd use both
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There are several sellers on ebay pushing them. I'm just curious how they fit and how thin they are.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Nillk...essories&var=430106908930&hash=item1e7490ac92
This one looks nice,quite tempted to try one out
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I too am curious about these cases. I also stumbled upon these on Ebay and tend to like them quite a bit more than the Nillkin (at least cosmetically) and they look to be a little thinner as well...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/330839147407?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I've been using the black Nillkin case for a little over a week and I love it. It's very thin -- it hangs over the top and bottom of the phone a very little bit. The case won't protect the screen at all, as the ridges on the side do not seem to raise past the screen's height.
The only downfall is the fit isn't 100% accurate -- the the buttons don't line up exactly with the holes in the case. This doesn't cause any issues because they aren't being pressed down. The worst is the camera button's alignment. I'll try to take some pics when I get off of work.
Overall, I would definitely recommend if you're looking for an non-intrusive, cheap but nice looking & feeling, scratch-protector case. Do NOT buy it if you're in the market for drop protection.
p.s. The black looks great with a white nokia. The white shows through on open bottom, top, and around the camera area in the back.
ALSO, works perfectly with the wireless charger.
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I too am curious about these cases. I also stumbled upon these on Ebay and tend to like them quite a bit more than the Nillkin (at least cosmetically) and they look to be a little thinner as well...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/330839147407?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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i actually bought the gray version of that case off amazon, it came in yesterday and i'm quite happy with it. it provides a LOT more grip when holding and adds virtually no bulk. well placed cutouts for the camera and side buttons as well.
wireless charging works through the case too. overall very happy with my $8 purchase.
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i actually bought the gray version of that case off amazon, it came in yesterday and i'm quite happy with it. it provides a LOT more grip when holding and adds virtually no bulk. well placed cutouts for the camera and side buttons as well.
wireless charging works through the case too. overall very happy with my $8 purchase.
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The sim card tray removal hole....
yea, that's the sim tray eject hole.
I totally forgot about the sim card..dang
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i actually bought the gray version of that case off amazon, it came in yesterday and i'm quite happy with it. it provides a LOT more grip when holding and adds virtually no bulk. well placed cutouts for the camera and side buttons as well.
wireless charging works through the case too. overall very happy with my $8 purchase.
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Any pics of it on the phone?
Received my Tech21 case yesterday. I have to say, it's awesome. Of course I threw it on the ground as soon as I installed the case I'm impressed. It fits nicely and is a lot smaller than I thought it'd be. With the Tempered Glass screen protector, this phone should be able to withstand any normal fall. Shipping from the UK didn't take as long as I thought it would either. Very pleased. The only issue I see is the style of plastic is "hard" not the softer type. I'm used to Incipio Feather cases and they have a softer more "grippy" feel. (I know; use your Big Boy words.) Anyway, I recommend this over an Otterbox, unless you need to protection from water. This will not protect from water damage.
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Those cut outs are huge... It looks nice with the exception of the abnormally large spaces on the back and ports. It seems like companies think it's too hard to make it a perfect cut out similar to Spigen on the back.
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Got the same case on a T-Mobile store. Best case so far for my G3.
i love this case and the grip it gives. the cutouts are large but i am sure that is to ensure all/any cable would fit.
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i love this case and the grip it gives. the cutouts are large but i am sure that is to ensure all/any cable would fit.
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You have a good point because the stock cable is rather large. I wonder if the large cut out on the back was to prevent any interference between the case and laser.
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You have a good point because the stock cable is rather large. I wonder if the large cut out on the back was to prevent any interference between the case and laser.
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Yeah my spigen case for my s4 wouldnt let me use my aux cable i had for my car. And i had to find a fitting cable which was annoying.
As for on the back around the camera the larger/wider cutouts probably work better as well when it comes to feel since the case is fairly thick a staunch drop right around the button could possibly make it more annoying to fully hit the button from multiple angles while holding the phone..
I assume all of these things are thought about im just thinking as to whywhy.. Its a great case though im gonna keep it until the US slim guard case becomes available.
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Thanks for posting this up. Pics look good. I was gonna stop at a best buy and pick one up before my trip to Colorado but they were out ?. I'll definitely be getting one when I'm back home though.
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Other than BestBuy, T-Mobile and Sprint corp stores are selling it too.
The T-Mobile by my house was having 30% all accessories last weekend when I bought the G3. Saw this case in blue and knew I had to have it since I had one with good results on my old Galaxy S2 back in the day. Its been a little over a week and the blue areas that actually rest on surfaces tend to turn a little black though. It's not awful (to me anyway). Just a heads up.
Dropped my phone the other day flat on it's back from my pocket and cringed knowing the orange goodness was on the top and sides but it was still fine lol.
anyone own the LifeProof - FRE Case for Samsung Galaxy S7? care to share your review?
I've seen a couple of videos on YouTube and would also like to see some real reviews.
The only thing I hated with past Lifeproof cases were the Rainbow/oil slicks under the screen and the muffled sound.
Just ordered one. It should be here by May 27
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I just got the lifeproof and I'm using it as i type.
The good news is that it does what the box says. Tested it in a bowl of water and there was no water entry.
Also threw it from about 5 feet and the phone was inside survived scratch less.
Now the bad news is that typing, especially on the ends isn't the greatest experience. There's a bit of play especially at the edge of the keyboard and sometimes the keyboard doesn't register inputs.
I've been using the screen sans any sort of protection so far so I'm not that pleased with this solution. Probably the nuud line will be better but I prefer restricting further scratches on my screen (already have a bunch of scratches from just my pocket). On a separate note, my Moto G2, sans any sort of cover or scratch guard has had no scratches whatsoever, despite falling quite often.
Ask me any questions.
Pictures tomorrow from my moto g.
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anyone own the LifeProof - FRE Case for Samsung Galaxy S7? care to share your review?
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Sorry but I had such bad quality problems with the LifeProof case that I bought for my Galaxy S4 that I don't feel comfortable giving them more of my hard earned money.
I also think there is hardly any protection for the back of the S7 with the Lifeproof case. There is no padding, the back of the phone just lays against the hard plastic back and those hard ribs along the edges.
I believe one good drop and the back of the phone would be shattered.
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I also think there is hardly any protection for the back of the S7 with the Lifeproof case. There is no padding, the back of the phone just lays against the hard plastic back and those hard ribs along the edges.
I believe one good drop and the back of the phone would be shattered.
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I threw the phone a couple of times and no issues. Dropped it down on Asphalt at 20 kmph from my bicycle. Notjing broke. But I managed to scuff the case.
What I hate is the inaccurate touchscreen. I find myself pulling out the phone from the case just to use the glass sans any sort of impediments
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I have this case and my only gripe so far is the touch screen. My wife has a lifeproof fre on her iphone 6s so we swapped phones for a few minutes. I had no problems typing on her phone with the fre, she hated typing on mine. Another thing I dont like is the quality of these cases. The little rubber gasket around the lightning port cover on hers is warped just after a couple months of use. The s7 fre case port cover is slightly different. I wireless charge mine to minimize plugging in. I also noticed this screen protector does not fit fully flush against the glass especially near the screen edges. Its like I am typing on my old Nokia N900 all over again because I have to press down more. The case does feel good in the hand though. But I am still thinking of alternatives.