Related
Hey guys,
As some of you probably have read that Malata Zpad ships with an official (perfect fit) leather stand/case, i just wanna share that i have purchased it via the chinese ebay here: http: / /item. taobao. com /item. htm? id= 9003689863
Its 50 RMB so in USD its like 7 bucks. But because i don't have a chinese bank account (and many of you probably don't either) i have to go through a 3rd party (known as a taobao agent - google how to buy from taobao) to get this. It significantly jacks up the prices to about 20 USD. But its still cheaper than the ones unofficial leather cases you see on dhgate and alibaba.
My apologies if this has been posted before (though there are no similar posts showing up).
Cheers.
Hi thanks for the info. Pics and some more details will be highly appreciated.
Sent from my VEGAn-TAB-v1.0.0B5.1 using Tapatalk
The pictures
New2Android said:
Hi thanks for the info. Pics and some more details will be highly appreciated.
Sent from my VEGAn-TAB-v1.0.0B5.1 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is the pictures of official case.It's no the leather case , just a PU one.
it's cost not more than 25 RMB,about 4 bucks.
Looks good......
Sent from my GTablet using Tapatalk
amusedkid said:
Its 50 RMB so in USD its like 7 bucks. But because i don't have a chinese bank account (and many of you probably don't either) i have to go through a 3rd party (known as a taobao agent - google how to buy from taobao) to get this. It significantly jacks up the prices to about 20 USD.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What agent did you use for this purchase? For $20, I'll give it a go!
Looking nice AND it acts as a stand?! Yeah.... how did you make your purchase? I'm all over one of these.. lol
This one the one that you can order with the Zpad I think.
Here's a video showing the Zpad in the case.
Malata Tegra 2 Tablet Hands on with Benchmarks
What I don't like is that it doesn't look like it has a hole for the dock, and you can't get to SD and Full USB without taking off the whole cover.
Anyone have this? Can you confirm?
I have
SnakeManJayd said:
This one the one that you can order with the Zpad I think.
Here's a video showing the Zpad in the case.
Malata Tegra 2 Tablet Hands on with Benchmarks
What I don't like is that it doesn't look like it has a hole for the dock, and you can't get to SD and Full USB without taking off the whole cover.
Anyone have this? Can you confirm?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have one. i can confirm it
also it is can not standing well,like the pics i listed
but if there are guys like it,you can give a PM to it2steve. we can put a group buy.
I think my Zpad is already coming with one of these and the dock.
Might cut a hole in the bottom and get my wife to sew it neatly so that I can use it with the dock.
Did the seller tell you?
SnakeManJayd said:
I think my Zpad is already coming with one of these and the dock.
Might cut a hole in the bottom and get my wife to sew it neatly so that I can use it with the dock.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Did the seller tell you there will come with 1 DOCK and 1 case?
If they tell you, will be come with all of them.
because now the standard Zpad not includ one DOCK.
Ya, I specifically ordered it with a dock and cover.
SnakeManJayd said:
What I don't like is that it doesn't look like it has a hole for the dock, and you can't get to SD and Full USB without taking off the whole cover.
Anyone have this? Can you confirm?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Even if it had an opening for the dock, I seriously doubt it could be docked while in the case. The case would simply make it too thick to allow it to dock.
As for the USB and SDcard access... I don't think it that big of a deal for day to day use. You could always cut the case on that side to allow access if you REALLY REALLY wanted it that bad.
RojasTKD said:
Even if it had an opening for the dock, I seriously doubt it could be docked while in the case. The case would simply make it too thick to allow it to dock.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've seen other covers for it with holes for the docking port. So maybe it will work with the cover on, will have to try it out and see.
It is a nice looking case -- but I've already ordered a Kindle DX case based on other recommendations...
If it doesn't fit properly though, I'll definitely consider this one...
Thanks
Is there going to be a group buy for these?
I'm in for a group buy for the case.
Hi, sorry have been busy. My apologies about the leather / PU error. Mine comes in a week will post pics if needed?
I am in for a group buy on this one too.
Case
amusedkid said:
Hi, sorry have been busy. My apologies about the leather / PU error. Mine comes in a week will post pics if needed?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Great! Please post a review and pics when you receive it. I'm in for a group buy as well.
IS there actually a group buy? I don't see anything posted other than interest in one.
Hey all,
I found this on amazon. Thought maybe some might be interested. It's a cheap alternative and I've already placed my order for it. 9.58 isn't alot to spend and that's all i figured I'd lose. I ordered the brown one but there's a black one too. Might be a cheaper alternative to the tuf-luv case since some were worried about the bulk. I'll update this once I receive it and give you some pics.
Since it won't allow me to url tags or give out the url, search for Navitech + Asus and you should see what I'm talking about.
Let me know what you think!
This looks JUST like the Elsse Premium Synthetic Leather Case (there's a thread about this elsewhere in this sub forum). They were having a discussion there about whether or not the case would work with the dock as well, and I guess the answer would be yes, if you unfasten the velcro?
Can anybody confirm?
Is this what you mean? Looks good if not a little thick when all combined.
Anxious to hear any reviews.
Yeah...that's what I was talking about...apparently they must have had a huge messup with the price because I got one yesterday for 4.99 + 4.49 shipping....they've sent it and it looks like it's coming from the UK...anyhow...the 4.99 are gone and they've got only the 19.99 left. I'll give a review once I get the case...even if you undo the velcro, you can still to a material store (joanne fabrics, etc.) and get a longer velcro strap to hold it together. Thanks!
Wouldn't the rooCASE Slim work the same way?
http://goo.gl/V0RMe
roocase does not do the samee thing at all; this has a case for the tablet, then also for the docking port and then they finally work together somehow.
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using XDA Premium App
Looks like someone gave it 1 star on the Amazon product page. According to the reviewer it does not accommodate a docked tablet too well.
ilgadets said:
Looks like someone gave it 1 star on the Amazon product page. According to the reviewer it does not accommodate a docked tablet too well.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Looks like the reviewer may have a legit point. If you look at the sideways pictures, you can tell the tablet is not docked. The tablet hangs over the edge of the dock by almost an inch. Anybody who has the tablet with the dock knows that when it is closed, there is almost no overhang. I know I won't be buying it.
With that said, if anyone knows of a better case. Even one that would store the dock and tablet separately, I'd like to know about it.
ilgadets,
If you're interested in a sleeve case, I recommend this one:
http://www.overstock.com/Luggage-Bags/Wenger-Swiss-Gear-Legacy-10.2-inch-Tablet-iPad-Netbook-Slimcase/5804731/product.html
It has two zippered pockets, handles, a removable shoulder strap, and pockets on the front and back,
and it fits the Transformer and keyboard dock (separately) perfectly.
The handles can be slipped into the pockets, but that adds "bumps" that I didn't like.
I wanted the thinnest possible case, so I cut off the the handles and the triangular clips for the shoulder strap.
I think this is one of the best solutions for carrying the tablet and keyboard separately.
Regards,
Eric
FWIW - I grabbed one from best buy for an HP Mini 10 and it works perfectly. Fits very snug with the dock, and i feel safe carrying the tab around in it. Also has a zip pouch for a cleaning cloth, HDMI adapter, headphones, and other small items.
Was about $25 iirc... so a little bit more than what you're looking at here.
DroidxRage said:
FWIW - I grabbed one from best buy for an HP Mini 10 and it works perfectly. Fits very snug with the dock, and i feel safe carrying the tab around in it. Also has a zip pouch for a cleaning cloth, HDMI adapter, headphones, and other small items.
Was about $25 iirc... so a little bit more than what you're looking at here.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have the exact same one, mines black and kinda has a 3D cube kinda pattern on the front. Anyways, I'm an employee, so mine only set me back $7. BBY employee discount is changing though, so that won't be the case in the future.
Anyways, case fits great, holds tab or tab+keyboard excellently.
al2x said:
I have the exact same one, mines black and kinda has a 3D cube kinda pattern on the front. Anyways, I'm an employee, so mine only set me back $7. BBY employee discount is changing though, so that won't be the case in the future.
Anyways, case fits great, holds tab or tab+keyboard excellently.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Are you guys taking about a case or a carrying bag? Unless I'm mistaken, I believe the OP is talking about a folio type case for both the tablet and dock - kind of like this Tuff-Luv combo case.
http://tuff-luv.com/genuine-leather...se-for-asus-eee-transformer-tablet-black.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_0AyI1JBg4
clankfu said:
Are you guys taking about a case or a carrying bag? Unless I'm mistaken, I believe the OP is talking about a folio type case for both the tablet and dock - kind of like this Tuff-Luv combo case.
http://tuff-luv.com/genuine-leather...se-for-asus-eee-transformer-tablet-black.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_0AyI1JBg4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Nah, we just bought a generic HP Mini netbook sleeve and it serves its purpose very well.
al2x said:
Nah, we just bought a generic HP Mini netbook sleeve and it serves its purpose very well.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Is there a link to it on the Best Buy site?
clankfu said:
Are you guys taking about a case or a carrying bag? Unless I'm mistaken, I believe the OP is talking about a folio type case for both the tablet and dock - kind of like this Tuff-Luv combo case.
http://tuff-luv.com/genuine-leather...se-for-asus-eee-transformer-tablet-black.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_0AyI1JBg4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The Tuff-Luv's are very nice and well made but also pricy. This might be a good folio alternative for cheaper one.
http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Ultra-Light-Leather-Transformer/dp/B005E2QNJ6/ref=cm_cr_pr_sims_t
sorry didn't notice the Aug 25th avaliability
This is a new one..
xjarl said:
This is a new one..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Isn't that the Tuff-Luv case?
clankfu said:
Isn't that the Tuff-Luv case?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No, different one.
xjarl said:
No, different one.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can we get a link?
xjarl said:
This is a new one..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Link please
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using XDA Premium App
Just bought this case.
Took about two weeks to arrive. Obviously, it's not real leather but still very nice and a perfect fit. And at less than $17 including shipping it's a steal
Is it compatible with dock?
Yuretsz said:
Is it compatible with dock?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The frame is cut out around the dock connections and charging port but I don't think it will fit due the back of the case adding to the thickness of the tablet itself. I don't have the dock so I can't try it out.
how hard is it to remove from the case for those of us who have the dock?
Novarider said:
how hard is it to remove from the case for those of us who have the dock?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
About 5 seconds hard. Not a problem
I ordered the Qi sticker from Ali Express and it has been working great. These are the same ones that others are selling on here and eBay. Here's the link if you want to get it yourself and save a few bucks.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Fact...G-G3-CASE-D885-D830-D851-D850/1971193812.html
What kind of charging rate are you seeing with this?
i have 3 of the stickers let if any one was looking for on and did not wanna wait 3 weeks for it to come in
Which chargers are you all using?
I have tried 4 so far and only the Nokia DT-900 works for me.
I tried an Incipio Ghost 100, PowerBot PB1020, and Anker Slim as well, but all kept reporting to put the phone in the hot zone and wouldnt charge it.
I've heard good things about TYLT, but can't see spending 50+ for a charger.
Thanks.
antgore06 said:
i have 3 of the stickers let if any one was looking for on and did not wanna wait 3 weeks for it to come in
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Do you still have any of these left?
How long did it take you to get it?
About 2 weeks. Not bad coming from China.
antgore06 said:
i have 3 of the stickers let if any one was looking for on and did not wanna wait 3 weeks for it to come in
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Any left bruh?
Yeah.
I like using a case on my phone. Does this card add any bulk? I purchased one for GS5 and wasn't happy with bulge it created.
I bought the sticker from ebay, installed but i really dont like how it work, i have to put the phone in the sweet spot to work ( probably could be the charger) but my nexus 5 charge from any angle.
2fastkuztoms said:
I bought the sticker from ebay, installed but i really dont like how it work, i have to put the phone in the sweet spot to work ( probably could be the charger) but my nexus 5 charge from any angle.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Use a different Qi charging pad. The LG G3 is picky when it comes to charging pads.
I'm using this Qi sticker: http://www.ebay.com/itm/201154470247?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Only a buck more than the 1 from China, and it gets to you a lot faster. It's working fine, and is no thicker than the stock NFC sticker (which you need to pull / scrape out of the back before you install this one) so it adds no bulk.
I'm using it with these charging pucks:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F6SPZWO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ESUC36M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They work fine. Positioning is a little bit sensitive, but it only took me a few tries to figure out the sweet spot.
I ordered 3 QI sticker and have 2 extras if any one wants one
rollinrich said:
I ordered 3 QI sticker and have 2 extras if any one wants one
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If this is still a valid offer just lmk what you'd need from me. Thanks in advance for any consideration.
ASHinStL said:
If this is still a valid offer just lmk what you'd need from me. Thanks in advance for any consideration.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
PM your info and I'll ship it out to you
rollinrich said:
I ordered 3 QI sticker and have 2 extras if any one wants one
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Is this still on the table?
@ piperj All gone ASHinStL got the last one
Ordered this one off eBay and couldn't get it to work for anything, NFC is very weak compared to the stock cover. Asked for a replacement and installed it, same thing. Using this puck that I got with my S5 , maybe I'll try a known working pad, I got a feeling this one is very cheap.
rollinrich said:
I ordered 3 QI sticker and have 2 extras if any one wants one
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
do you still have an extra one?
Hi there,
Would like to find out if anyone has tried and proven good covers/cases/bumpers that are dock-friendly?
Thought this would be a good place to start and share.
Thanks,
Chester
Case-Mate Barely There is dock friendly, just use the 45B plate for the dock will do.
AKK03 said:
Case-Mate Barely There is dock friendly, just use the 45B plate for the dock will do.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
none of the docks work for me and I have a casemate barely there case.
im using the dock without any of the adapters.
Shudder123 said:
none of the docks work for me and I have a casemate barely there case.
im using the dock without any of the adapters.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Case-Mate Barely There works with the official dock DK48, just make sure you use the 45B plate.
AKK03 said:
Case-Mate Barely There works with the official dock DK48, just make sure you use the 45B plate.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i have it and can't fit in any of the plates. charging without the plates works though
no it doesn't....
AKK03 said:
Case-Mate Barely There works with the official dock DK48, just make sure you use the 45B plate.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have the Case-Mate Barely There and I can confirm that IT DOES NOT fit with the official Sony magnetic dock using either 45A or 45B inserts. I haven't found a single case that does fit as yet... and charging without using an insert isn't ideal as the slightly knock causes the connection to be lost....
DrWig said:
I have the Case-Mate Barely There and I can confirm that IT DOES NOT fit with the official Sony magnetic dock using either 45A or 45B inserts. I haven't found a single case that does fit as yet... and charging without using an insert isn't ideal as the slightly knock causes the connection to be lost....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
although, just to argue with myself, I've contacted Case-mate and they state that it should fit the magnetic dock. So either I'm being really thick, or my inserts for the DK48 aren't correct, or both......I'm going to recheck tonight!
cheers
DrWig
The DK36 works with the Case Mate Barely there and the wider of the two inserts included in the packaging. It was about $20 on Amazon. It charges pretty quickly as well.
DrWig said:
I have the Case-Mate Barely There and I can confirm that IT DOES NOT fit with the official Sony magnetic dock using either 45A or 45B inserts. I haven't found a single case that does fit as yet... and charging without using an insert isn't ideal as the slightly knock causes the connection to be lost....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It will fit with 45B insert, unless you have glass screen protector on. The glass will cause 45B to be not fit.
AKK03 said:
It will fit with 45B insert, unless you have glass screen protector on. The glass will cause 45B to be not fit.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This definitely isn't the case for mine - doesn't fit and I don't have a glass screen protector. However, I've found that it does fit with one of the inserts for the Z3 Compact - 35B, I think it's called - I'd always assumed this insert would be smaller so stupidly hadn't tried it, but perhaps the Z3 Compact is slightly fatter.
I'm not sure whether my case, or the dock is at fault here....
cheers
DrWig
I've done a short review of the Smart window style cover (dock friendly) in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=56541197
chesterchen said:
Hi there,
Would like to find out if anyone has tried and proven good covers/cases/bumpers that are dock-friendly?
Thought this would be a good place to start and share.
Chester
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I know this isn't the answer to your question, exactly.. but... I went and looked at the dimensions of the Z3/Z2 and their respective docks and the extra thickness of the Z2 means its dock is just a tiny bit deeper... so I bought one and it accommodates a Z3 with a snap-on shell case *so* much better than the Z3 dock, even with the adapter. The TPU cases still don't fit without struggling to get it in and out though. The Z2 dock is also around half the price (or less).