Just ordered the Krusell flip case and then got the belt clip to go with it.
If you have any questions about these items then feel free to ask away and I'll tell you as much as I can as soon as it arrives.
Case (Tried to add link but not allowed to yet so copy and past the below into ebay and you'll find them)
KRUSELL MULTIDAPT LEATHER SWIVELKIT SWIVEL KIT 45 45MM BELT CLIP FOR CASE ORBIT
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KRUSELL MULTIDAPT LEATHER SWIVELKIT SWIVEL KIT 45 45MM BELT CLIP FOR CASE ORBIT
Recieved my Krusell case the other day and its excellent in almost every way. The build quality is fantastic an even has that luxurious leather smell to it. Very strong and sturdy/well made case.
Flip cover folds downwards and can be slid off as well. I thought I wouldn't use the detachment feature but I use it all the time if I'm handling the phone a lot. You could even use the case completely without the flip cover and it would give you better protection than an Imak case (which I had first off).
It also has the option of a belt clip - which can be removed and Krusell has a lot of useful and different styled attachments. It comes with a alegator type belt clip that connects to the phone by a round plastic button attached to the case and this clip is a non swivel model - great for normal sized belts (thin/narrow).
I wear a combat style belt for work so I ordered the 45mm belt clip which slides onto the belt and can not come off without taking the belt off. The clip is a swivel clip and it clips in and holds super well.
Protects the phone very very well - there are holes etc but its made in such a way that its very hard for surfaces to come in contact with the phone at all. If you dropped the phone in this case it would be very well protected.
The cover looks as though it would probably outlive the phone.
The inside of the case is a soft suede leather which means that any dust or dirt getting in between the phone and the case is not going to act like sandpaper as in the hard cases - ie no scratching.
The only thing I noticed after a couple of days use is the the case loosened up slightly and the phone would move approx 1-2 mm out towards the top of the case making grabbing/sliding down the blind hard to access. I solved this by some double sided tape inside the case. I peeled off one side of the tape and stuck it to the inside of the case then slid the phone in and then gently pulled the case away from the phone and pulled the other side of the tape off with some tweezers and then pushed the case together - now the phone doesnt slide anywhere and is securely stuck inside the case and all the button/mic/camera holes line up perfectly.
Highly recommended and worth considering even if your thinking about an Imak style case because you can remove the clip button and the flip face and you have a similar but better case all round - the only drawback is possibly the price but compared to the price and capabilities of this phone I didnt think it too bad, especially if you work in moderate to extreme conditions.
What do you mean the flip part can be left off? Pics?
It slides off from where it attaches on the back of the case. I'll get some pic's at some point.
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SCHUMI_4EVER said:
What do you mean the flip part can be left off? Pics?
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Oh wow cool. I didn't know it could do that. Looks like it leaves the top right corner exposed though.
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Oh wow cool. I didn't know it could do that. Looks like it leaves the top right corner exposed though.
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I spose it does leave it a little "exposed" but this is so you can use the front facing camera and light sensors etc and even so its only a couple of mm and the leather on top of it is quite thick so to get something to touch that part of the phone I either have to aim the object at it or hold the phone at a 45degree angle to rub the plastic on the table. But then again with the flap on its covered by the clip strap.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/KRUSELL-..._MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item2a102e5e80 <- this is the case yeah?
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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/KRUSELL-..._MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item2a102e5e80 <- this is the case yeah?
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Yip thats the one.
First Impressions:
The case comes in two parts. There's the jacket part that has a front flap with a leather texture, and the hard plastic part that can detach from the jacket. The front flap does not have a magnet, it simply just folds over the front of the phone, so there's no problem with interference.
The detachable plastic case feels like any regular plastic case. There's a small lip on the front so if you place your phone face down on a flat surface your screen won't scratch. The back of the case provides little camera protection as it sits flush with the lens.
However, once you put the jacket part on, it adds a little bit of thickness allowing the lens to sit in a small pocket.
The jacket part of the case has a thinner plastic base that bends slightly, but does not feel overly flimsy. The flap is attached by a stitching on the back of the case and seems to be well constructed. Along with the flap, the inside of the plastic case is covered by a suede type of felt which protects the two plastic cases from rubbing against each other. The flap has three card slots built into it. However, if you have cards in all three slots, I found that it added significant overall thickness when the case is closed.
The cutouts on the case are perfect! I didn't have any trouble accessing any of the buttons or pulling out the S-Pen.
My main problem with this case is the price. It cost my fiancee about $43 with tax from the AT&T store. Coming from a $10 Spigen Bounce case, it's quite a price difference.
Overall, I give this case an 8.5/10.
The price of this case is a bit hard to swallow, but otherwise, it's a great case so far.
I'll update this review once i've had more time to use it. Thanks for reading!
Thanks for the review. That looks like just the type of case I'm looking for. Does it remove from the "jacket" pretty easily? I imagine there needs to be a balance between not being cumbersome to remove, but sturdy enough to stay put. I have been concerned about getting a wallet type case since I dock my phone when I drive. This looks like just the solution. Would like to see if I can save a few bucks, though. That is more than I have spent on my last 10 cases combined (I'm cheap).
The removal of the case from the jacket requires a little effort, but it's not terribly hard to take apart. It's got a good balance to it, it's not just going to come apart while in your pocket or while you're using it.
is there any auto wake/sleep lock function with the case?
No there's not, the jacket detaches easily but the hard plastic does not
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I had this case for a smaller phone and could never get it to stand up like a kickstand like you have in one of your pictures. How sturdy is everything when you have it propped up like that?
I got one also and im digging it so far especially the taking it apart and still having a case on it. Playing Real Racing with the flap attached is just a pain sometimes. Although I used my company discount thru VZW and got mine for 25 and some change. I get a 35% discount on accessories from VZW.
Also how flush is the camera without the outer shell? Does it touch the table when it is only in the plastic shell?
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Also how flush is the camera without the outer shell? Does it touch the table when it is only in the plastic shell?
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Yeah it touches the table when its out of the outer shell
Got myself an Xperia tablet z yesterday and love it, however I'm not a fan of the usb charging flap, so I have just decided to splash out £30 and buy a sgp-ds5 so I can simply slide my tablet in over night and charge without messing about
I'm looking for a case that can remain on, but still allow me to use the dock, I have a few simple needs from the case.
Protection is low down on my list, my tablet will never leave the house, the case is actually more of a stand, I am looking for a case that works as a great stand when I sit down and have the tablet on my lap.I never use the tablet at a table,I just use it when sitting on the couch or when laying in bed, I am looking for a stand that holds the tablet at a nice angel whilst on my lap?
The other thing is price I want one at a reasonable price, I like the official case, but it's silly money for me.
I see a lot about the poetic case, does it fit in the dock? Also the way it works as a stand, doesn't look like it would work well on a lap, looks like it works fine on a table, but as I said I never sit at a table.
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Got myself an Xperia tablet z yesterday and love it, however I'm not a fan of the usb charging flap, so I have just decided to splash out £30 and buy a sgp-ds5 so I can simply slide my tablet in over night and charge without messing about I'm looking for a case that can remain on, but still allow me to use the dock, I have a few simple needs from the case. Protection is low down on my list, my tablet will never leave the house, the case is actually more of a stand, I am looking for a case that works as a great stand when I sit down and have the tablet on my lap.I never use the tablet at a table,I just use it when sitting on the couch or when laying in bed, I am looking for a stand that holds the tablet at a nice angel whilst on my lap? The other thing is price I want one at a reasonable price, I like the official case, but it's silly money for me. I see a lot about the poetic case, does it fit in the dock? Also the way it works as a stand, doesn't look like it would work well on a lap, looks like it works fine on a table, but as I said I never sit at a table. Thanks
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The only case I know of that can remain on the XTZ when sitting it in the charging cradle is Sony's XTZ case. I own the XTZ case and I found that even though the XTZ fit in the cradle with the case on, it was not really practical. I also own three other cases (currently using a Poetic case) which require the case to be removed before placing the XTZ in the cradle. But that is not a problem for me. It only takes a few seconds to remove the XTZ from its case or to put it back into its case. I also feel charging the XTZ with its case removed allows the XTZ to better dissipate the heat caused by the charging, which is a good thing.
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The only case I know of that can remain on the XTZ when sitting it in the charging cradle is Sony's XTZ case. I own the XTZ case and I found that even though the XTZ fit in the cradle with the case on, it was not really practical. I also own three other cases (currently using a Poetic case) which require the case to be removed before placing the XTZ in the cradle. But that is not a problem for me. It only takes a few seconds to remove the XTZ from its case or to put it back into its case. I also feel charging the XTZ with its case removed allows the XTZ to better dissipate the heat caused by the charging, which is a good thing.
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Thanks for the reply, when you say the genuine xtz case fit the charger but was not practical can you please explain that a little for me? Do you just mean not practical in the great dissipation sense? Or for another reason?
I would agree keeping any electrical device cooler rather than letting it get warm is always a good thing, but Sony seem to recommend using both accessories together and have designed the 2 to work together, so you would hope the tablet would still be well within its safe heat tolerances when using the case and dock?
The xtz case seems almost perfect for myself, it looks very sturdy to use to prop the tablet on my lap, it fits the charger, it is the lightest and thinnest case I believe?
Just the price really puts me off, £55 is a lot of money compared to most cases
If I went for the nice budget poetic case, and just removed it to charge, would the poetic case hold the tablet at a decent angle on my lap and be nice and steady without me having to hold the tablet firm? Or am I asking too much of any case to so that? Seems like most are just designed to sit on a table and play a movie, but I am trying to help get my tablet sat at the correct viewing angle for surfing whilst on my lap without the need for me to touch it, much like a laptop would.
Thanks
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Thanks for the reply, when you say the genuine xtz case fit the charger but was not practical can you please explain that a little for me? Do you just mean not practical in the great dissipation sense? Or for another reason?
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For another reason. When the XTZ is placed in the cradle with the Sony case on it, the case's front cover must be fully opened and folded towards the rear of the tablet and the case's rear cover must be pulled slightly away from the lower part of the XTZ so it will slide into the cradle. The part about the case's rear cover is not a problem, but the case's front cover wants to lie flat on my desk's top, which means a lot of clear area is needed behind the cradle and on my desk's crowded top, that is a not practical. So, it is better for me to slide the XTZ out of the case when I want to place it in the cradle. Again, the XTZ quickly and easily slides into and out of the case, so that is not a problem for me.
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I would agree keeping any electrical device cooler rather than letting it get warm is always a good thing, but Sony seem to recommend using both accessories together and have designed the 2 to work together, so you would hope the tablet would still be well within its safe heat tolerances when using the case and dock?
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I agree; however, having worked with electronic devices for more than 40 years and knowing heat is their enemy, an enemy that will shorten their life, I tend to give concern to heat dissipation. It is a choice from experience to keep my XTZ as cool as possible.
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The xtz case seems almost perfect for myself, it looks very sturdy to use to prop the tablet on my lap, it fits the charger, it is the lightest and thinnest case I believe? Just the price really puts me off, £55 is a lot of money compared to most cases
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The Sony case is a nice looking, sturdy case. The problem I had with it was the ugly elastic band that holds the case closed. The case will not remain closed without the band because the case does not have a magnet in its front cover like the Poetic and other cases do. The band also caused a notch to be formed on the long edge of the case which subtracted from the case's nice look, and the band would occasionally snag on something when I would pull the XTZ from my messenger bag.
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If I went for the nice budget poetic case, and just removed it to charge, would the poetic case hold the tablet at a decent angle on my lap and be nice and steady without me having to hold the tablet firm? Or am I asking too much of any case to so that? Seems like most are just designed to sit on a table and play a movie, but I am trying to help get my tablet sat at the correct viewing angle for surfing whilst on my lap without the need for me to touch it, much like a laptop would. Thanks
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I like the Poetic case even though it only provides three choices of angles for placing the XTZ; (1) right side up (Sony logo at top of XTZ) at 60º (0º being flat on a desk top), (2) up side down (Sony logo at bottom of XTZ) at 30º, and (3) nearly flat on a desk top. I say "nearly flat" because when the case's front cover is folded towards the rear of the XTZ, the front cover will not allow the XTZ to lie perfectly flat. For me, the choice of angles are enough. I mostly used my XTZ at the 60º angle and the case keeps my XTZ fairly firm in place, and I have no problem browsing web sites or watching videos. When I am doing a lot of typing, I use my XTZ at the 30º angle and again the case keeps my XTZ fairly firm in place. The case's front cover has a strong magnet that holds the case securely closed. The magnet is so strong that it also holds the case's front cover against the rear cover when the case is fully folded open. One thing I do not like is the USB port access hole cut into the fold of the case. Not only does the hole subtract from the case's nice look, it also makes folding the case open a little awkward. I wish I had bought the Poetic case before its manufacturer started cutting the hole in the case. The original Poetic cases did not have the hole.
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For another reason. When the XTZ is placed in the cradle with the Sony case on it, the case's front cover must be fully opened and folded towards the rear of the tablet and the case's rear cover must be pulled slightly away from the lower part of the XTZ so it will slide into the cradle. The part about the case's rear cover is not a problem, but the case's front cover wants to lie flat on my desk's top, which means a lot of clear area is needed behind the cradle and on my desk's crowded top, that is a not practical. So, it is better for me to slide the XTZ out of the case when I want to place it in the cradle. Again, the XTZ quickly and easily slides into and out of the case, so that is not a problem for me.
I agree; however, having worked with electronic devices for more than 40 years and knowing heat is their enemy, an enemy that will shorten their life, I tend to give concern to heat dissipation. It is a choice from experience to keep my XTZ as cool as possible.
The Sony case is a nice looking, sturdy case. The problem I had with it was the ugly elastic band that holds the case closed. The case will not remain closed without the band because the case does not have a magnet in its front cover like the Poetic and other cases do. The band also caused a notch to be formed on the long edge of the case which subtracted from the case's nice look, and the band would occasionally snag on something when I would pull the XTZ from my messenger bag.
I like the Poetic case even though it only provides three choices of angles for placing the XTZ; (1) right side up (Sony logo at top of XTZ) at 60º (0º being flat on a desk top), (2) up side down (Sony logo at bottom of XTZ) at 30º, and (3) nearly flat on a desk top. I say "nearly flat" because when the case's front cover is folded towards the rear of the XTZ, the front cover will not allow the XTZ to lie perfectly flat. For me, the choice of angles are enough. I mostly used my XTZ at the 60º angle and the case keeps my XTZ fairly firm in place, and I have no problem browsing web sites or watching videos. When I am doing a lot of typing, I use my XTZ at the 30º angle and again the case keeps my XTZ fairly firm in place. The case's front cover has a strong magnet that holds the case securely closed. The magnet is so strong that it also holds the case's front cover against the rear cover when the case is fully folded open. One thing I do not like is the USB port access hole cut into the fold of the case. Not only does the hole subtract from the case's nice look, it also makes folding the case open a little awkward. I wish I had bought the Poetic case before its manufacturer started cutting the hole in the case. The original Poetic cases did not have the hole.
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Thank you for taking your time write such an in depth reply, the fact that the Sony case requires so much room has totally out me off that one. Thanks for pointing that out to me. So a case that it's easily removed would be the next best option for me I guess, which you have confirmed the poetic it's simple to click in and out.
Thanks again for explaining the angle functions of the case, can you just confirm the case works well when using it as a stand on your lap? It is a major concern to me and the only thing stopping me buying the poetic really. Thanks
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Thanks again for explaining the angle functions of the case, can you just confirm the case works well when using it as a stand on your lap? It is a major concern to me and the only thing stopping me buying the poetic really. Thanks
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I cannot honestly comment on how well the case will work standing on your lap because I rarely place my XTZ on my lap, but when I do, I have the case fully folded open with the XTZ lying flat.
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I cannot honestly comment on how well the case will work standing on your lap because I rarely place my XTZ on my lap, but when I do, I have the case fully folded open with the XTZ lying flat.
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Ok no worries, thanks for all the help. Guess I'll just have to buy one and see if it's fits my needs, at least they are reasonable money even if it isn't right.
Try too look on amazon you will see a lot of different cases. I have the cradle and the sony case I have no problem using both togethrre at all.
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Try too look on amazon you will see a lot of different cases. I have the cradle and the sony case I have no problem using both togethrre at all.
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Thanks I've spent hours on Amazon and eBay looking at cases I've gone for a roxfit Sony one with the 3m double sided tape, to try first, seems like the lightest simple solution for me, that I think will go in the dock with the case tucked behind it!
Yeah so have I. They really didn't make as much covers for it. I dont how that 3m sticky cover looks. I have the slide in cover from Sony. If not go on YouTube and try to see what people have chosen out.
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Use the roxfit case, not sure the exact name but its really low profile and the flap is magnetic
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Use the roxfit case, not sure the exact name but its really low profile and the flap is magnetic
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Roxfit Book Case Ultra for Sony Xperia Z Tablet at Amazon.com for $38.78 USD plus shipping cost. I'm not liking the idea of having to use double-sided adhesive tape to attach a case to a $600 USD tablet.
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Roxfit Book Case Ultra for Sony Xperia Z Tablet at Amazon.com for $38.78 USD plus shipping cost. I'm not liking the idea of having to use double-sided adhesive tape to attach a case to a $600 USD tablet.
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Op said protection wasn't a concern. Besides, the adhesive is surprisingly good. There is no way the two come apart without extreme force. Mine stays on the dock or in the bedroom so protection wasn't a concern for me either, plus its the slimmest case I've found.
So just buy the sony case, the slide in one or the adhesives type. cause you are looking for the slimmest one. At the same time it looks good having the same namebrand together.
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My dock and roxfit arrived today, after much research I felt the roxfit would be the best for me so ordered one on Sunday.
Works a treat, I have no fear of the adhesive doing any damage. Fits perfectly into the dock very tidy with the cover pinned behind with the magnet.
It is almost the prefect case for me, its only fault is that it tends to slide down if you try and get to much angle on the screen which is a shame, however if you keep it quite upright it works perfect and it's very strong.
Really impressed with how light and tidy this case is, may just look at modifying it to help hold the screen at a lower angle in future if I feel I require it.
Thanks for the help and advice
I've got the same issue, I want to buy the dock but it would mean having to remove the tablet from the case every time, its a tight fit so its quite annoying.
Was hoping there would be a case that would work with the dock (apart from the official one)
http://www.incipio.com/cases/tablet...her-ultra-thin-sony-xperia-tablet-z-case.html
That one looks quite thin, anyone think it'll work with the dock ?
Edit: nvm that one just seems to protect the sides and bottom.
any more successes with finding a case that fits the cradle?
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Roxfit Case
I have the Roxfit case, and can confirm that it does work with the dock.
Like other users I do find that it can slip down, if trying to use it as a stand, but not a great problem.
My main criticism is that because the front of the case is one rigid piece, when it is folded back, it covers up the camera!
The only way I have found to use it, is to hold it like an open book.
If it were divided into two or three flexible parts,(like an iPad case) it would be possible the fold it back on itself, and so allow the camera to be used.
Has anyone else noticed this problem, or have a solution?
The official Sony 'Natural Rubber' case (SGPCV5) will allow you to dock the tablet but it's pretty messy ... you can hinge the case away from the Xperia and have it folded back and splayed behind the dock.
Not at all ideal but possible if you really want to dock it without taking it out of the case. Personally, I'd only use the case if travelling somewhere with the tablet. At home it doesn't need a case (especially considering that cases add bulk) and since that's where the dock stays, it's never an issue that I want to dock the tablet in the case.