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Case Mate case Official

Looks like case mate made official their case for the samsung focus (other than just by the AT&T store: http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Focus-Cases/Case-Mate-Samsung-Focus-Pop-Cases.asp
EDIT (on 11-01-2010):
Just received the black version from case-mate. The reason for the case being 30$-ish, it includes a screen protector kit. I can defenitively tell that the black version looks slicker than the red one. But that's a mater of personal taste. I mean it's slicker in a way that it look like it's more *part* of the phone, meaning its less obvious that you have a case on it. Anyway that's my 2 cents

Pretty nice, but 35 bucks??? lol Otterboxes go for that much.

ITDRAGON said:
Pretty nice, but 35 bucks??? lol Otterboxes go for that much.
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I have the red version (ordered on ebay) and it's really great, not too soft and harder in the back, I don't mind paying that much for a case, when I paid several hundreds for my phone.

I've got a red one on order... What do you think of it? I have seen a video review but it sucks...

jessiethe3rd said:
I've got a red one on order... What do you think of it? I have seen a video review but it sucks...
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I really like it, it's really great and makes handing the phone better (grip is better).
It does makes the phone a little bit heavier and bulkier, but I mean thats normal it's a case
I can take some shot of it if you want!

35 bucks....

$90 can you say RAPE?
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Red-Black-C...Accessories&hash=item43a40cab56#ht_3922wt_905

I purchased the red pop case when i bought the phone and it was a nice case. Very sturdy but an extremely tight fit. So tight that when I tried to pry out my phone one day a small platic piece right under the micro usb cutout broke. The phone certainly pops out when you pullllllll it out. Either way iam dissapointed I wasted $35 bucs on that case but very content with my body glove snap case.
On a side note how efffed up is it that otterbox make a case the dell venue, which by the way hasnt had a wide release, and hasnt made one the the focus? Makes no sense...

punkcell said:
$90 can you say RAPE?
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Red-Black-C...Accessories&hash=item43a40cab56#ht_3922wt_905
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Wow msrp is 35.. wth lol
http://cgi.ebay.com/Samsung-Focus-Windows-7-i917-POP-Case-Case-Mate-RED-/330502923353?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4cf3826459
This guy is selling them for about 22.00 has 275 of them lol
How do you guys like the way the buttons stick up? Are you hitting them by accident? Does it help in preventing hitting the camera or power button by accident?

I bought the Red case-mate on Cyber Monday when they were 50% off from AT&T site. I couldn't resist taking advantage of this deal and I needed some decent protection for my Focus. Although I kinda like the case, I might get the Otterbox when it comes out . My setup right now is this case with a Zagg InvisibleShield. I use Cat Crap paste lens cleaner to keep the screen clean and slick. Any case you buy is going to be a balance of form, fit, function, and price.
Form - This is a area of taste for most and differs widely between people. In general, I'd say this case provides reasonable protection at a relatively slim design and light weight. It feels good in your hand and is attractive. Not being a big fan of colored cases, the red is actually attractive (can't believe I'm saying that). Had the black one been available at the time, I would have definitely gone with that one. But the red is masculine and I can live with it. Agree with cubanaso about the delicacy of the small plastic strip between microusb port and front of phone (screen). This went under extreme stress when I put the phone in and I thought I was going to break it (most likely because I didn't put it in the best way). Thankfully it flexed but didn't break. My suggestion would be to pay the most attention to this area when installing phone. Because of the shape of the phone, the natural instinct is to put the bottom side in the case first. Might want to try putting the top side in first and flex the bottom instead .
Fit - snug fit and definitely isn't going anywhere. Feels like a part of the phone. I actually removed it to instal microusb card, then put it back it. It is a challenge, but not impossible. Like I stated before, you have to be super sensitive to the case's thin plastic strip near microusb port. Overall fit is excellent if you don't plan on taking it on and off.
Function - I've actually dropped it from about 5 feet and it was fine. No damage to case of phone. I'd say the protection level is above average but not Otterbox Defender level. It is probably comparable to the Otterbox commuter series. Minor scratches to back of phone, but still looks relatively new after a month. As far as the buttons go, the case-mate setup actually works quite well. The protrude just the right amount to where you know where they are without having to look at the phone. I can feel the correct orientation of my phone and upright it without looking at it. Big plus. But they take just enough intentional push to where I have yet to accidentally turn off the phone. Not even once. The execution of the buttons (and the side grip as a whole) is probably the biggest plus of the case-mate Pop! Case. Who knows, if Otterbox takes to long, I just may stick with the Pop! Case. I'm not a huge fan of a Red case (by any manufacturer), but this one is actually a good one and is starting to grow on me.
Price - As of right now, I wouldn't pay retail for this case. There was a time when this was the only decent case imo and it was only offered on AT&T site. This is not the situation anymore. Here is another site where it is discounted:
http://www.mrhit.com/POP_Case_RED_Samsung_Focus_i917_Windows7_Case_Mate_p/mh-22674.htm

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310284312222
Forget $90. Forget $22. How about $10????? Free Shipping too.
Seems like a legit seller.

That's a deal right there.

wildbilll said:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310284312222
Forget $90. Forget $22. How about $10????? Free Shipping too.
Seems like a legit seller.
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i hope he sells the black ones soon

Got in the $10 red one today by USPS.
Pardon the lousy photos.
What I need now is a leather belt case that will hold it and close fully since it now measures 129mm x 69mm x 15.5mm with this case on it. My original size was 123mm x 65mm x 10mm.
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Nice!!! I just got the black one. I love the case

wildbilll said:
Got in the $10 red one today by USPS.
Pardon the lousy photos.
What I need now is a leather belt case that will hold it and close fully since it now measures 129mm x 69mm x 15.5mm with this case on it. My original size was 123mm x 65mm x 10mm.
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i broke off the thin red strip where the micro usb slot is...this allows you to take the case off and put it back on with ease...case will still retain its tighness on the phone

chizzwhizz said:
i broke off the thin red strip where the micro usb slot is...this allows you to take the case off and put it back on with ease...case will still retain its tighness on the phone
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In the process of taking a picture of the sd card for another thread here on the focus site under general, I took off the case to get to the memory card.
When I was putting the Case Mate back on, one end of the thin part broke. This is definitely a weak spot in the design.
Did you remove it (the red strip) completely, and if so did you cut away the rubber gasket or leave that?

wildbilll said:
In the process of taking a picture of the sd card for another thread here on the focus site under general, I took off the case to get to the memory card.
When I was putting the Case Mate back on, one end of the thin part broke. This is definitely a weak spot in the design.
Did you remove it (the red strip) completely, and if so did you cut away the rubber gasket or leave that?
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i left the rubber there. The thin red strip makes it so hard to remove the case but without it, the rubber there can expand for easy removal.

AngelSpirit said:
Looks like case mate made official their case for the samsung focus (other than just by the AT&T store: http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Focus-Cases/Case-Mate-Samsung-Focus-Pop-Cases.asp
EDIT (on 11-01-2010):
Just received the black version from case-mate. The reason for the case being 30$-ish, it includes a screen protector kit. I can defenitively tell that the black version looks slicker than the red one. But that's a mater of personal taste. I mean it's slicker in a way that it look like it's more *part* of the phone, meaning its less obvious that you have a case on it. Anyway that's my 2 cents
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Which shipping option did you choose and how long did it take to get to Canada? Thx.

sabesh said:
Which shipping option did you choose and how long did it take to get to Canada? Thx.
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just the USPS one (the cheapest), got it within about 5-6 business days (I'm in Montreal)

SGP Ultra Capsule real life pictures

as promised, here are the pictures we were talking about on the other topic.
i've been using it for 3 months now, i doubt you'll find another case that fits as perfect as the SGP well worth the $20
it comes with a screen protector as well
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pictures taken from Nexus S

Thanks for the pix! Now that I see how it covers the chrome bezel, I am likely to pick one up. I have several dings in my bezel, and a nice case might be just the ticket.

Rearth Ringke - Silicone Case for Motorola Motoroi XT720
I just noticed this one while looking at the SGP (Also available in bright purple). It seems to crawl further over the screen and covers/protects some buttons. Anyone know what the big button next to the volume buttons does on the Motoroi?

Mioze7Ae said:
I just noticed this one while looking at the SGP (Also available in bright purple). It seems to crawl further over the screen and covers/protects some buttons. Anyone know what the big button next to the volume buttons does on the Motoroi?
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very nice find
However.... according to the pictures, and my SGP case
it seems to point out the 4 touch buttons will be under the plastic
but never the less, it's a very good alternative, specially the purple colour one

Mioze7Ae said:
I just noticed this one while looking at the SGP (Also available in bright purple). It seems to crawl further over the screen and covers/protects some buttons. Anyone know what the big button next to the volume buttons does on the Motoroi?
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It looks like a voice command button. Whatever it is, it is definitely missing from the XT720

AllGamer said:
very nice find
However.... according to the pictures, and my SGP case
it seems to point out the 4 touch buttons will be under the plastic
but never the less, it's a very good alternative, specially the purple colour one
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I think that's not too big a problem since the case is silicone, so I suspect you can press the buttons. They seem to thin the case out there so that the lights show through. They do something similar with all the other buttons, too (volume etc). They're covered with a thiner region of silicone. The only holes are the proximity sensors, and where jacks go in (headphones, USB, HDMI, speaker, microphone, strap) and whatever that big button-looking thing is that isn't on our phone. The korean text says "DMB" there which based on some quick googling refers to the Motoroi's TV tuner--it's strange that everything else is covered, so perhaps that's a place you attach an antenna or something. It's interesting. I sort of feel like the silicone coming so close to the edge of the screen might interfere with using the scrollbar depending on how "sticky" the silicone is.

Got mine from Ebay. Very fast Delivery. 7 days from Korea to Singapore.

hey guys,
there's a new case design from SGP, it looks really interesting. have a look here.
Code:
http://www.exportprive.com/valencia-swarovski-crystal-leather-case-motoroi-xt720-white-p-13624.html

how abt org a bulk purchase for SG users...

@Spiderx_mm: look nice
@hermes76: good idea, i can safely say that non of the HP shops here sell case for our phone. The should know that not everyone using I'crap'Phone.

1. count me in

the gap thats ontop of the volume buttons is for the DMB button
aka Digital media broadcast button aka tv button
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Multimedia_Broadcasting

yeap, most Japanese phones and Korean phones have build in TVs
for times cases exactly like what is happening right now in Japan
the TV does not require 3G, it is over the air like good old antennae TV, but it's Digital

Count me in too,if u guys are serious abt ordering the sgp case altogether.

How much did u pay in total?(Including every single cost) in Sing dollars?

For those who wants to order the SGP ultra capsule for Motoroi, better buy the new black leather case also from SGP. The rubber capsule doesn't look and feel as premier as the phone, so you decide.

chaud said:
How much did u pay in total?(Including every single cost) in Sing dollars?
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Total i pay US$39.99 (Case = 19.99 + EMS shipping =20.00) = S$59+ .
Better buy when US$ rate drop.
Exchange rate: http://www.xe.com/ucc/

+1 recommendation
Just thought I would put my 2 cents in, the case is great and fits very well, I got one from korea through ebay and it came with a screen protector which is also really good. Very sturdy best case I have ever had for a phone.
One thing to keep in mind, the extra distance that the usb flap has to travel caused mine to fall off, not really an issue for me as I found it a little annoying but I would still like it to be on my phone if given a choice. Also the phone "feels" a little plasticy once you install it, it is a totally psychological thing but the phone does not feel as elegant once its on.
All in all tops

Oh, so I got this a little bit ago finally after about 5 weeks shipping. The case itself was a good fit for the most part, except for on the side where one part was popping out and not fitting tightly on like the rest of the case. Whether this was something to do with the way the case was packaged/stored or some other reason I don't know. After working with and trying to squeeze that part to fit, it's not as bad -though it still sticks out a bit. Probably will be fully gone once I wrap something around it and leave it on for a good little while (like an elastic wound tightly would probably do it).
Other than that, the case fits well. But the places around openings (i.e. camera button, power button, etc...) seem roughly cut and unpolished, though it isn't a very big deal, just slight quibble (and may just be mine).
The screen protector which comes with it is not as special as advertised I think, but it does the job and has a good smooth feel to it - and cleans more easily, so I like it.
The thing is, while the case looks nice, fits nice etc... the phone just looks and feels so much better without it on (slimmer, sleeker, nicer to hold etc...), so when I don't need the protection I take it off. But definitely a worthwhile purchase nonetheless.

I am getting my xt720 this week and am now looking for a case. i would really like to get a sgp capsule in black, though it seems like they discontinued this colour and now only sell blue and red.
any news on that front?
thx

Wasted cash on Otterbox

I spent 30 bucks on the otterbox for Xperia play
I want my money back now.
It's the biggest load of crap I've seen the company make
Main FLAW
When the phone is close the case actually pushes the screen off the keypad portion of the device.
The reason is because the case has 5 clips on the bottom holding the lower portion on
The clips are so big that when you close the phone it actually causes them to touch each other (the bezel one and lower one)
causing a huge gap inbetween the two parts. Almost enough its scaring me
I took the case off. Not using it now.
The second problem. The L and R buttons do not work
The otterbox company assures you they will work but trust me they dont.
The silicone is very thick and it is not responsive or ductile at all
You cant get it to manipulate to push the buttons unless you have a death grip on the phone.
The volume rocker is EVEN WORSE.
All in all I would rate this case a 2 of 5.
Very dissapointed in Otterbox and probably wont buy any more of their overpriced crap
Especially after my Droid X Otterbox defender broke (holster snapped in half)

I would email them your complaint. I have had 2 otterbox cases before one for Droid 2 and the other my Cperia play. Mine didnt have any issues with pushing the screen, a,thought one of the clips did break. I email them about the broken case and they replied asking me for my name and address and 3 days later I had a free replacement. If you really dont like the case email them and ask for your money back. It doesnt hurt. But to be honest about otterbox their customer service is really good. Not just from me but 2 of my family members.

I did email them today
We will see what happens
I would take a replacement or I would take money back
either way. Aslong as I can use the dang thing

why would you need one when you have the Xperia Play's gamepad?

KeiranFTW said:
why would you need one when you have the Xperia Play's gamepad?
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Its a case, silly

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Is this the case that you're talking about? Because if it is then I won't order it.
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paragon2323 said:
Is this the case that you're talking about? Because if it is then I won't order it.
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Yep it is
and i emailed them and they never even had the professionalism to reply
I'm really upset

Really sorry to hear about the bad experience, but I do thank you for your review of the product. Do you know of any other cases for xperia play
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paragon2323 said:
Really sorry to hear about the bad experience, but I do thank you for your review of the product. Do you know of any other cases for xperia play
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From what i hear the trident are the best
I'm buying one real soon. going to throw the otter box in the trash probably
Here is the Trident case
http://www.amazon.com/Trident-Aegis...GWQ8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1326323821&sr=8-2

Hogwarts said:
From what i hear the trident are the best
I'm buying one real soon. going to throw the otter box in the trash probably
Here is the Trident case
http://www.amazon.com/Trident-Aegis...GWQ8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1326323821&sr=8-2
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Trident is the way to go. I bought one and no complaints with the case at all. Gives the power and volume buttons a nice feel to them. I find it easier to use them now with the case.

otterbox is poor
trident aegis the best
bought a £3 gel case from ebay also did the job probably best vfm

I also bought an Otterbox for my Play last year hearing glowing recommendations from here and some other forum.
Used it for a day, did not like it at all. My problem was that it wouldn't stay on - it would pop right off if I put pressure on certain spots (which together cover probably 80% of the case).
I replaced it with some no-name crystal clear hard case from eBay which only cost me something like $6 shipping included. Fits perfectly and stays on, and all the buttons are more accessible than they were on the Otterbox, and does not interfere with the slider or any buttons or the speaker/mic. It is slimmer than the Otterbox and has a smooth finish which helps get it into and out of my pocket more easily. I am very much pleased with this case which was only 1/5th the cost of an Otterbox.

I wanted the otterbox for ny play, but been hearing bad news with r&l buttons.. so i went and got the one from verizon and it loooks sick. It shows off the ericson logo and xperia. Im not downing otter my, friend dropped his iphone 4th floor. The case didnt make it but the iphone like nothing ever happend. I really recomend the verrizon case sleekest case for the play.
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Hogwarts said:
I spent 30 bucks on the otterbox for Xperia play
I want my money back now.
It's the biggest load of crap I've seen the company make
Main FLAW
When the phone is close the case actually pushes the screen off the keypad portion of the device.
The reason is because the case has 5 clips on the bottom holding the lower portion on
The clips are so big that when you close the phone it actually causes them to touch each other (the bezel one and lower one)
causing a huge gap inbetween the two parts. Almost enough its scaring me
I took the case off. Not using it now.
The second problem. The L and R buttons do not work
The otterbox company assures you they will work but trust me they dont.
The silicone is very thick and it is not responsive or ductile at all
You cant get it to manipulate to push the buttons unless you have a death grip on the phone.
The volume rocker is EVEN WORSE.
All in all I would rate this case a 2 of 5.
Very dissapointed in Otterbox and probably wont buy any more of their overpriced crap
Especially after my Droid X Otterbox defender broke (holster snapped in half)
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You forgot to mention that it's almost impossible to use the face buttons without inadvertently making touch screen selections because they raised the bottom edge and it's too close to the buttons.
Anyway, I filed off some of the clips that weren't needed so I doubt I'm eligible for a refund.

I've just received my otterbox and the back clips just doesn't 'clip'..
I can push at hard as I want and even push them in, they always come back..
Is there any way I can get a refund while I've bought it on ebay (new - sealed)?

[Review] Seidio Active Case

Today before lunch, I got in the Seidio Active case with front cover/kickstand. It's much like the Kindle Fire case I had. So I am glad that I now have it protecting my N7.
As you can see it is the black version. All the cutouts are there EXCEPT for the POGO Pins. But I see it as if you are going to use the POGO pins, you HAVE to remove the case to use a POGO device, so I am am ok with covering it up at this time.
The case comes in three parts, the rubber polymer, hard exterior skeleton, and the mounting cover. The rubber does attract dust especially when brand new out of the box lol, but after a while, the dust and debris will get easier to wipe off with your hand. The front cover can be slipped on the back of the case for convenience and IMO added protection. And there is no magnets to speak of. Which is ok, IMO, I'll just use my volume rockers to turn it on, which I do anyway.
If you have any Seidio products on any of your devices, this does not disappoint. All the cutouts are there and the front camera is clear from the rubber exterior as well. Without the front cover, the Nexus 7 is comfy in my hand and i can see gaming on this more and more...if my 4 year old is not hogging it up lol....
To sum it up, the case is what I expected from Seidio and the quality of their cases. I have been a repeat customer for years and I forsee that I may be again when I get my next device, whatever that may be.
Any questions please ask! Here are the pics starting with unboxing without the N7 installed....enjoy!
Posting the pics, I came to the realization that my desk is mighty dusty! I apologize for that in advance ROFL
Also forgot to give the official link, my bad...http://www.seidioonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=BD2-CSK3ASN7-BK
Available in colors: Red, Blue, White and Black
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Thanks for the review.. thinking about picking up one of these too. Is it bulky? Does it add alot of thickness/weight?

brainchow said:
Thanks for the review.. thinking about picking up one of these too. Is it bulky? Does it add alot of thickness/weight?
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I answered those generally in the other Seidio thread but forgot to post the question and answers here, so here it goes:
1. Is it bulky?
Ans: No more bulkier than my Treegloo case. It actually feels thinner than the treegloo and Kindle Fire version IMO, that's without the front cover on the back :cyclops:.
2. Does it add to the thickness/weight?
Ans: It does seem a bit heavier. I think it has to do with the skeleton and rubber combo. But it feels comfortable in the hand because of the rubber exterior IMO. Is it thick? See answer one lol...well if you are coming from a naked N7 then this would be a major step but also major protection IMO.
Hope that helps a bit! :fingers-crossed:

Put link and 10% coupon code in OP.

brainchow said:
Thanks for the review.. thinking about picking up one of these too. Is it bulky? Does it add alot of thickness/weight?
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I took some pics showing the difference in thickness (with measurements) with the case and cover part way down this page, also near the bottom I posted the weight of the bare 7, with case and with case/cover.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1892109&page=5

Is it me, or the case is somewhat "curvy"? Especially in you last picture, it looks like the rubber doesn't make straight lines around the screen.

G.Goret said:
Is it me, or the case is somewhat "curvy"? Especially in you last picture, it looks like the rubber doesn't make straight lines around the screen.
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I see what you mean. Keep in mind I had just put the case on prior in taking pics. As of now the case has "settled" around the device. Ill try to take a comparison pic.
Pic today
Pic yesterday
Hmm...looks the same doesn't it? LOL. In the pics I see what you are saying but when looking at it, it looks ok to me lol.

Having a closer look, it looks like there's some barrel distortion with your camera, as even the screen itself isn't fully square. The case is probably fine (and the lines do look smoother in the more recent picture).

Can you use the harder protective back to cover the front of the screen?

G.Goret said:
Having a closer look, it looks like there's some barrel distortion with your camera, as even the screen itself isn't fully square. The case is probably fine (and the lines do look smoother in the more recent picture).
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Lol I think you are right. It's an old cyber shot camera.
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Can you use the harder protective back to cover the front of the screen?
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The stand is a hard cover as well. There's a pic of it without the N7 installed.
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Nevermind
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I got mine today too, it's awesome! If anyone needs pics or details, I'll be happy to provide them as well.

CyberStorm98 said:
I got mine today too, it's awesome! If anyone needs pics or details, I'll be happy to provide them as well.
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When the front cover is off can you snap it on to the back so it's out of the way?

MrDrift42 said:
When the front cover is off can you snap it on to the back so it's out of the way?
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Yes.

kpjimmy said:
Yes.
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Nice. This is definitely on my to buy list. Been waiting for a tough case to come out since I bought it.

Got mine and am not disappointed in the least. Pretty much great in every way. Highly recommended.

I am interested in this case as well. Could someone get a pic of the case and tab side by side laying flat on a desk/table? I'm trying to get a feel for how much thicker it ends up being with the top on it. Thanks
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silverxbv2 said:
I am interested in this case as well. Could someone get a pic of the case and tab side by side laying flat on a desk/table? I'm trying to get a feel for how much thicker it ends up being with the top on it. Thanks
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Did you see this post in the Seidio info thread? Are one of these what you are looking for as a pic?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32639172&postcount=11760

Updated pics

Has anyone tried this specific "smart cover" case?

I looked around for smart covers on ebay and found the cover below. It doesn't fold around like this case does and in general looks more stable judging by the pictures (they could be wrong though).
Have any of you tried it? I have not found a review of it yet but I figured it might be worth asking.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Smart...ase-Cover-Google-nexus-7-Tablet-/280999623067
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Good question. I've been thinking about getting this case too. Anyone actually got it?

Looks cool, but it would have to be much more stable than it looks to me.
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chacalau said:
Good question. I've been thinking about getting this case too. Anyone actually got it?
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Yes I have this case, I tell you its a beautiful case to hold and look at. There are other colour variants available which I got the red one.
Its very sleek, doesn't add much weight or bulk to the device.
The sleep functions works brilliantly, and doesn't lock the device when you fold it over to hold like a book, which some do.
ONE DOWNSIDE!!!! - The stand is very hard to figure out (i have not yet figured how to fold it to make it stand up haha !)
Hope this helps answer your questions.
And I genuinly recommend this case as its ace ! (that rhymes weee)

Wilks3y said:
Yes I have this case, I tell you its a beautiful case to hold and look at. There are other colour variants available which I got the red one.
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Have you got a link for any of the other colours? The ones I see in multiple colours are the ones with the wrap-around magnetic closure in the back (which I have, I'd like to have one that just lies over the screen for use at home).

formicae said:
Have you got a link for any of the other colours? The ones I see in multiple colours are the ones with the wrap-around magnetic closure in the back (which I have, I'd like to have one that just lies over the screen for use at home).
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You're right mate, asif
Yeah the coloured variants have a lip that does go round the back, but its not noticeable and surely you want this to keep it nicely closed and secure?

Wilks3y said:
Yeah the coloured variants have a lip that does go round the back, but its not noticeable and surely you want this to keep it nicely closed and secure?
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I think it's noticeable, especially when I have that extra flap to fold back over when I'm using the N7 in my hand.
I want to keep it closed and secure, sure, when it's in a bag or something. But my N7 spends most of its time on my coffee table or bar; I'd love to have a slim case with just a flap over the screen to keep the dust out. That doesn't cost $30+ like the Poetics or Portenzos of the world.

Wilks3y said:
Yes I have this case, I tell you its a beautiful case to hold and look at. There are other colour variants available which I got the red one.
Its very sleek, doesn't add much weight or bulk to the device.
The sleep functions works brilliantly, and doesn't lock the device when you fold it over to hold like a book, which some do.
ONE DOWNSIDE!!!! - The stand is very hard to figure out (i have not yet figured how to fold it to make it stand up haha !)
Hope this helps answer your questions.
And I genuinly recommend this case as its ace ! (that rhymes weee)
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So do you have this exact case or not? I've seen the other ones and I'm not interested in them after reading the reviews. That's why I started a new thread about this one. If you do have this one, some pictures would be great.

I went and ordered one of these, but likely won't have it for a couple of weeks since it's coming from China. Will post my impressions when it arrives.

formicae said:
I went and ordered one of these, but likely won't have it for a couple of weeks since it's coming from China. Will post my impressions when it arrives.
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there's a video review from youtube titled "Nexus 7 - Cheap eBay "Smart Cover" Review"

brickedman said:
there's a video review from youtube titled "Nexus 7 - Cheap eBay "Smart Cover" Review"
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That's a different case, with the wrap-around flap on the right side. I already have that one.

look, heres the deal, that case may look pretty but any case like that wont stay closed. for it to be closed, there would have to be magnets along the edges like the portfolio. any case maker that says the case will stay closed without magnets on the border is lying.

I own one and its awesome. Buy it.
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I have got 1, build quality feels nice and it doesn't add much bulk to the device and also looks pretty sweet.
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I have to admit, I never really liked these cases... but after seeing that YouTube review online, I'm curious enough to give it a shot.
I'm absolutely in love with this Speck case, but I do have a minor concern with it. I use my Nexus 7 frequently, very frequently, and not only that but I use it for work. I'm continually walking up and down the hall at work going from one problem to another, using my N7 along the way. As a result, I'm concerned I may wear out the clip on the Speck case quite a bit. This only became a thought when I realized the clipping mechanism is significantly easier now than it was when I bought it. Broken in? Maybe. Will it get even softer? Very possible. This case ensures that won't happen since the magnets of course don't have physical contact to wear like that. While the higher stand up position seems a bit easy to topple over, the other one with the N7 (one I'd likely prefer anyway) looks a bit better in terms of stability.
At any rate, ah, I bought one just now - we'll see what happens when it gets here.
Edit - for what it's worth the one I ordered did indeed have the magnetic flap that goes around back to ensure it stays shut. I'm not sure I'd consider one without...

Case arrived today, so far I like it, the cover lies flatter than the eBay case with the extra flap, and it feels slimmer. Only downside so far is that it sometimes puts the tablet to sleep when I fold it back. We'll see if it gets better over time. I'll try to take pictures when I have a chance.

formicae said:
Case arrived today, so far I like it, the cover lies flatter than the eBay case with the extra flap, and it feels slimmer. Only downside so far is that it sometimes puts the tablet to sleep when I fold it back. We'll see if it gets better over time. I'll try to take pictures when I have a chance.
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maybe slip something to block the magnet on the back? not sure what can maybe help on that front, but maybe a little thickness might be enough.
Side note, anyone have this and the poetic slimline case? I got the first case they had for my uncle, but it's a bit difficult for him to open. I'd get him a portenzo like mine, but it might actually add more bulk than I'd want for him.