All i see in the forums so far are a bunch of garbage quality cases. Where are the real ones? Where are the durable strong cases, and how about some that DON'T COVER THE FREAKING MAGNETIC PORT. Jesus are these designers blind?
I'm excited to get the amazing battery life of the z3...but with this appealing case selection I might have to just sell it and move on. There has to be some real cases out there for this phone, what are you all using?
All I've seen so far are extremely crappy plastic chinese cases and nothing from name brands. Amazing searching and googling yields nothing other than these craptastic cases.
What on earth, I was JUST in the Accessories section... How did this end up here? ...uh... Weird. Can a MOD move this to the accessories section?
Maybe you should check out the cases discussion in the Accessories subforum.
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Maybe you should check out the cases discussion in the Accessories subforum.
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Is there one? I looked through a lot of threads but I never saw a discussion for cases. I will check again.
Um, yeah, there is one.
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I know I've seen a few cases out there that allow access to the keyboard while still on. Would people post links to the ones you know of? I'm guessing that I'm not the only one looking for this, so this would be a helpful thread for lots of people.
There are many of them posted here.
there are threads about cases, but not specifically one with keyboard access. Rather than search through the other threads and look at lots of holsters cases that don't apply, I thought it would be good to centralize. That's why I made another thread. If I'm wrong, I'm sorry but I thought it a valid topic.
Try Boxwave
Poke_N_PDA said:
there are threads about cases, but not specifically one with keyboard access. Rather than search through the other threads and look at lots of holsters cases that don't apply, I thought it would be good to centralize. That's why I made another thread. If I'm wrong, I'm sorry but I thought it a valid topic.
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Boxwave has a clear plastic case and one of those metal monstrosities that was so popular a couple years ago. I also saw some on Ebay but apparently there has been problems with them cracking in the front. They are dirt cheap though. The Boxwave cases are like 30 bucks. Krusell makes the Orbit Flex if you like a leather case. I have had their cases and like them but after dropping my phone when a multi adapt clip split, never went back. Very good warranty though.
Proporta do a flip case with aluminum in the lid to protect the screen. Clove technology also stock the same one. looks good
http://www.clove.co.uk/viewProduct....Category=7514D529-EBAB-4725-A295-1E4C98654734
http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05.php?t_id=4645&t_mode=des
I ordered my G Tab from Woot as many others did. I really like the thin iPad 1 case and have been searching for one for the GTab but haven't been able to find one. I'm not really looking for a big leather case. I'm looking for something similar to this forum post on the Galaxy site: ht tp:// forum.xda-developers.com/ showthread.php?t=893697 (sorry I can't post links)
The Galaxy case that is sold at hand held items (link to hand held in the above spaced out link) looks very similar to the iPad one too but is better because it's not an "i" product.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Dave
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Now for the good news, there are 7 custom cases in this thread.
I got a CLIP case from fellow xda member it2steve and I will say it is the first Apple quality case I've seen for our gTabs.
sjmoreno said:
Now for the good news, there are 7 custom cases in this thread.
I got a CLIP case from fellow xda member it2steve and I will say it is the first Apple quality case I've seen for our gTabs.
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Thank you. I read that thread and a bunch of other ones on here too...I have seen many different options on here, but not many in the stores. I will look into the CLIP case further. What do people think about the CaseCrown case on Amazon for the G Tab?
I'd like to see those custom cases but your link does not work. It looks like this: you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons. Is there something top secret about a case. Tried link for case at link for electronic crap. Same message. WTF
The same thing happens to me . . . permissions error
Seems like I need a couple more posts to access it, thx
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Thank you. I read that thread and a bunch of other ones on here too...I have seen many different options on here, but not many in the stores. I will look into the CLIP case further. What do people think about the CaseCrown case on Amazon for the G Tab?
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Steve's cases look much better than the Case Crown cases. I got one of the CC cases and it stopped "fitting" after a few weeks. Opening and folding the front back behind the tablet caused the bands to stop gripping the tablet and I just stopped using it overall.
I'd highly recommend looking at Steve's store: http://electroniccrap.com/store/ind...cription=1&keyword=viewsonic+g+tablet&x=0&y=0
I'd have gotten one of his, but he was out of stock so I ordered one of the cases with the keyboard built in (came out to be $35). I have to go pick it up at the post office, as it was delivered via registered mail and has to be signed for.
It's a great case but still not as good as a custom case
numberingravens said:
Thank you. I read that thread and a bunch of other ones on here too...I have seen many different options on here, but not many in the stores. I will look into the CLIP case further. What do people think about the CaseCrown case on Amazon for the G Tab?
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I was one of the early adopters of the CaseCrown case for the Kindle DX for my gTab. It looks pretty classy even though it's not real leather. Good quality construction. Some people were reporting that the elastic tabs at the top were getting lose with time but I've used mine for over three months and didn't notice that on mine. I have to say thought I didn't leave my gTab in the CaseCrown case when I was using it but only really had it in the case for transporting it from home to the office or some other away from home locale. The one thing I will report that is a slight negative about the CaseCrown is that after three months of use I did notice the side of the case that is up against the back of the gTab was getting slightly bent and the felt lining was beginning to bubble up a bit. Even with that slight issue this case I would highly recommend it. If you can part with the cash I would strongly direct you into the direction of one of the custom cases as those are more tailored for out gTabs.
I hope you enjoy your gTab as much as I do mine. I've basically replaced the need to lug around my really heavy beast of a work laptop and now do my off site work from my gTab accessing my laptop remotely via LogMeIn Ignition.
Since I've purchased my CLIP from it2steve I have put away my CaseCrown case. I have no use for it now so if you're interested I'll be happy to unload it on you for next to nothing. Send me a PM if you're interested.
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Steve's cases look much better than the Case Crown cases. I got one of the CC cases and it stopped "fitting" after a few weeks. Opening and folding the front back behind the tablet caused the bands to stop gripping the tablet and I just stopped using it overall.
I'd highly recommend looking at Steve's store: http://electroniccrap.com/store/ind...cription=1&keyword=viewsonic+g+tablet&x=0&y=0
I'd have gotten one of his, but he was out of stock so I ordered one of the cases with the keyboard built in (came out to be $35). I have to go pick it up at the post office, as it was delivered via registered mail and has to be signed for.
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I hope for your sake you didn't get the one that I had before I unloaded it on eBay. It does work but that's where the positive ended for me with that case. The case really looked CHEAP and I was embarrased to take it out in front of other people at work or at a client's site. Also, the keys are hard plastic (not silicone) so I was afraid it would rub against the gTab's screen and do damage since the case also didn't hold the gTab snug but rather let it slide around in there.
This case may be good for students but really is not suitable for a professional environment. It will definitely give the Apple fans something else to snicker at if you work around them.
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I'd like to see those custom cases but your link does not work. It looks like this: you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons. Is there something top secret about a case. Tried link for case at link for electronic crap. Same message. WTF
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Regardless of how many posts you have on xda you should have no problems accessing Steve's store. Try it again, maybe you had another problem when you tried last?
Here it is again: it2steve's web store.
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Regardless of how many posts you have on xda you should have no problems accessing Steve's store. Try it again, maybe you had another problem when you tried last?
Here it is again: it2steve's web store.
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Hey sjmoreno, this link does work, but the link they were referring to was this link in your first post that leads to another thread in xda:
sjmoreno said:
Now for the good news, there are 7 custom cases in this thread.
I got a CLIP case from fellow xda member it2steve and I will say it is the first Apple quality case I've seen for our gTabs.
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I also can't access that link. It may have something to do with the number of posts that we have or something. But that is just my guess. But the link to the actual store works great. So thanks for that!
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I hope for your sake you didn't get the one that I had before I unloaded it on eBay. It does work but that's where the positive ended for me with that case. The case really looked CHEAP and I was embarrased to take it out in front of other people at work or at a client's site. Also, the keys are hard plastic (not silicone) so I was afraid it would rub against the gTab's screen and do damage since the case also didn't hold the gTab snug but rather let it slide around in there.
This case may be good for students but really is not suitable for a professional environment. It will definitely give the Apple fans something else to snicker at if you work around them.
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Just picked it up from the Post Office today, works great but they sent me one with the wrong clip locations, even though I specified Viewsonic Get Tablet as they instructed.
I am going to fix it on my own as others have done because it took 3 weeks to get it.
Overall I'm very happy with it for the price of $35 total.
Is there any good case to use with the whole setup (tab + keyboard) that could ALSO be used as a stand for the tablet only?
You can find them if you look around.
I found this one on eBay in like 2 seconds:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Folio-L...?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item256d7e4fba
I believe there might be other, similar cases listed in the "Ultimate Transformer PRIME TF201 Accessory Guide" pinned to the top of the forum. I don't know how "good" they are as this isn't really my style of case, but hey generally aren't expensive.
Thanks. Of course I could do a search, but my intention was finding a case that someone actually had bought and had, preferably, good experiences with.
Here's a new case for tablet and dock. Looks kinda better than the rest I think
amazon.com/Transformer-Keyboard-BLACK-Protector-SecondShells/dp/B007A12R80/ref=sr_1_13?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1330591122&sr=1-13
If you are looking for reviews of cases you should really read the accessories guide posted at the top of the page. Most people posted reviews of the stuff they added to the list.
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Here's a new case for tablet and dock. Looks kinda better than the rest I think
amazon.com/Transformer-Keyboard-BLACK-Protector-SecondShells/dp/B007A12R80/ref=sr_1_13?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1330591122&sr=1-13
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Thanks for the link. I agree that case looks better then the other ones I was looking at. Just ordered for my prime can't wait to try it out.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but from the pictures of the SecondShells case linked above doesn't look like you can separate the covers to have a stand alone case for the undocked tablet. Just wondering.
If this phone had a non-removable cover I wouldn't even consider it because of the finish they've applied. That said, is there any reason there shouldn't be suitable quality matte or textured replacements?
I dunno. Ive never seen any with the sgs2.
I've used my sgs2 religiously for about a year and I have never had a problem with my back battery cover. And I swap out the battery almost once a day.
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I heard the rechargeable battery cover will have grubber grips on it or something.
I've seen plenty of replacement battery doors on ebay for the s2 and the galaxy nexus, so I'd say there's a good chance. I don't know how good the quality is though.
IF there is one, will that mach the phones color and hyperglaze? i would like to have few alternatives
Maybe someone will make one with the same texture as on SGSII . I like it.
I believe this thread belongs to accessories forum
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Sorry about that, you're right.
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IF there is one, will that mach the phones color and hyperglaze? i would like to have few alternatives
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The problem is the hyperglaze. That's what's making the polycarbonate cover slick and glossy. I think white might be safer for people planning on changing the rear cover. Easy to find a white cover, and even if it's different it shouldn't look odd. That pebble blue print is unique and will look terrible if the rear cover doesn't match.
It is a little pricey, but this case is amazing. I got the black frame with silver back.
http://www.casefanatic.com/samsung-...ue-kommandant-galaxy-note-3-ultra-thin-metal/
Ugh. As soon as I saw it was "flossy carter" I had to close it. That guy is such an egotistical arrogant douche who thinks he's above everyone else.
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Ugh. As soon as I saw it was "flossy carter" I had to close it. That guy is such an egotistical arrogant douche who thinks he's above everyone else.
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Ya but this about the case, not the dude in the video.
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Ugh. As soon as I saw it was "flossy carter" I had to close it. That guy is such an egotistical arrogant douche who thinks he's above everyone else.
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Not trying to start anything but how did you come to that conclusion?
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Not trying to start anything but how did you come to that conclusion?
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By watching his other videos and seeing him basically laugh at people who can't afford a $100 case and also in the comments he posts to attack his viewers just because their point of view differs from his.
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By watching his other videos and seeing him basically laugh at people who can't afford a $100 case and also in the comments he posts to attack his viewers just because their point of view differs from his.
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The case is $52. And I could care less about how the guy in the video talks to anyone. I only care about the product in the video.
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The case is $52. And I could care less about how the guy in the video talks to anyone. I only care about the product in the video.
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I'm not talking about this video in particular. He posts some pretty nasty comments to his viewers, and personally I can't respect anyone who treats others like the way he does. But anyway, I'm not trying to hijack this thread. I've tried aluminum cases and bumpers before and they all interfere with signal reception. Also, it interferes with wireless charging capabilities. It straight up doesn't work if you have some kind of metal between the phone's receiver coil and charger. With a premium finish case like that, I'd be worried about scratching up the case as well. Personally, I'm not too worried about physical damage, so I opt for one of those 3mm thin cases on ebay for $1. They provide good scratch protection but offer little impact protection.
I can't imagine a case of that magnitude NOT affecting signal...
Looks amazing though!
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Found this same case on Aliexpress for $15 shipped...
*edit: sorry, $18 http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Hot-...msung-Galaxy-note-III-3-N9000/1492062094.html
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Found this same case on Aliexpress for $15 shipped...
*edit: sorry, $18 http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Hot-...msung-Galaxy-note-III-3-N9000/1492062094.html
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You do know that everything on Aliexpress are Chinese knockoffs right?
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You do know that everything on Aliexpress are Chinese knockoffs right?
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Sure, but they also supply the same crap (like what's in OP's link) to multiple companies who then put their own brand on it. What's in OP's link is the same thing as the one I linked, but with other writing on the back.
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Sure, but they also supply the same crap (like what's in OP's link) to multiple companies who then put their own brand on it. What's in OP's link is the same thing as the one I linked, but with other writing on the back.
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Not at all man. I purchased a fake Element Case for my iPhone from that site for $15. It was a piece of ****. I then paid $90 for a real Element Case, and it was absolutely amazing.
You analogy is like saying your Payless shoes are just as good as Nike.
So then write up an actual review and tell us why instead of just posting someone else's youtube video and telling us $$$ = quality. Better yet, buy that fake case and let us know what the differences are.
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Not at all man. I purchased a fake Element Case for my iPhone from that site for $15. It was a piece of ****. I then paid $90 for a real Element Case, and it was absolutely amazing.
You analogy is like saying your Payless shoes are just as good as Nike.
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No. That's not what I'm saying. I looked at that websites other cases and all they sell are the same things you find on aliexpress, except at much more than double the cost. Look for yourself. I'm telling you it's the same exact thing, not a knockoff.
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I'm not talking about this video in particular. He posts some pretty nasty comments to his viewers, and personally I can't respect anyone who treats others like the way he does. But anyway, I'm not trying to hijack this thread. I've tried aluminum cases and bumpers before and they all interfere with signal reception. Also, it interferes with wireless charging capabilities. It straight up doesn't work if you have some kind of metal between the phone's receiver coil and charger. With a premium finish case like that, I'd be worried about scratching up the case as well. Personally, I'm not too worried about physical damage, so I opt for one of those 3mm thin cases on ebay for $1. They provide good scratch protection but offer little impact protection.
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Flossy is awesome. He doesn't give a ****. He's not in it to make money on yt. He just buys a lot of **** and reviews it. And yeah he talks **** to people, but only if they say something negative first.
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No. That's not what I'm saying. I looked at that websites other cases and all they sell are the same things you find on aliexpress, except at much more than double the cost. Look for yourself. I'm telling you it's the same exact thing, not a knockoff.
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lol dude. I have ordered from them and they are all knock offs. Even the Element Cases say Element Case with the same exact logo. They are called fakes.
You are more than welcome to buy from them though. Ever wonder why the American made items are available in China for a fraction of the price? Do not be so gullible lol
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lol dude. I have ordered from them and they are all knock offs. Even the Element Cases say Element Case with the same exact logo. They are called fakes.
You are more than welcome to buy from them though. Ever wonder why the American made items are available in China for a fraction of the price? Do not be so gullible lol
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You clearly didn't go have a look. Oh, BTW, when you order from OP's link, you're ordering from China. My point = proven.
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You clearly didn't go have a look. Oh, BTW, when you order from OP's link, you're ordering from China. My point = proven.
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I was talking about the Element Case. They are made in the US.
You should Google Aliexpress fakes. You might learn something about that site lol
You are more than welcome to believe anything from Aliexpress is legit though.
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I was talking about the Element Case. They are made in the US.
You should Google Aliexpress fakes. You might learn something about that site lol
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I'm not retarded I know they sell fakes. They have the fake spigen neo for $4. But you've taken what I said and flipped it around to make yourself sound right. I told you what OP linked for $53 is the same thing found on aliexpress for $18. You've gone off and you're talking about a case I don't know or care about. Does aliexpress sell a copy of a $90 case? Most likely, but that's not the case in point.
I'm done now.
Not all chinese products are good quality. There's definitely a lot of low quality knockoffs. But you should be more informed about what kind of products you are buying. A good example are computer power supplies. There are only a handful of hardware manufacturers and OEMs simply buy them and slap their names on it. Big names like Seasonic and Corsair do this along with other much cheaper names you've never heard of. It is exactly the same product though. If you want people to take you seriously, post something of value. I have bought all kinds of things from Ali Express and some knockoffs are better than you think. Jewelery, electronics, clothes, all have knockoffs but some are actually quite good. If you post a review contrasting the differences between the genuine and knockoff, I'm sure a lot of people here would be interested in reading that. Me included. Don't pull a flossy carter and attack people. Post something informative that the community can appreciate.