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Excellent Case - JavoEdge

Recently purchased a JavoEdge Case for my NC...and really impressed! Holds the NC in securely, looks great and functional. Genuine Leather, all ports etc available.
Anywho...just my opinion if you're lookin.
The one I have : http://www.amazon.com/JAVOedge-Edit...UQ/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1296337065&sr=8-17
http://www.javoedge.com/reflexeshop...ndModel.do?brandId=63&modelId=1026&category=0

That's pretty sharp looking ...I have two cases already may be my third
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myv6mustang said:
That's pretty sharp looking ...I have two cases already may be my third
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Have tried 5 different ones...this by far is the best of the bunch I've tried. I may end up grabbing a second case from them...the Standing / Easel cases look good as well. Might get one to swap out as need arises to go hands free, etc.

I've ordered a flip case from JanoEdge. I figured even if I don't use the stand I'ld prefer to flip the top cover over rather than bending it back with the book style. I like how it protects the frame, I don't have a skin on mine.
Can't wait, I don't have a proper cover for my nook color, been using makeshift ones. These look great!

Do these cases have the little bit of a cutout / opened up rectangle that the B&N cases have so you can hear the speaker better?

greenmky said:
Do these cases have the little bit of a cutout / opened up rectangle that the B&N cases have so you can hear the speaker better?
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They do, but with the flip cases the stand covers it when it's snapped close.

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They do, but with the flip cases the stand covers it when it's snapped close.
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Ok. How bad is the sound deadening from the stand? I'd love a stand up case but I would like to be able to hear the Nook speaker if I want to hear something. So far there seems to be this one and the Roocase that seem to do the trick, and the roocase lacks a cutout at all.

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Ok. How bad is the sound deadening from the stand? I'd love a stand up case but I would like to be able to hear the Nook speaker if I want to hear something. So far there seems to be this one and the Roocase that seem to do the trick, and the roocase lacks a cutout at all.
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I have read that it doesn't distort the sound, but wont know for sure till I get it. Can't remember where I read it, was searching around a few different places on the net for views of these cases. Can reply when I get mine, within a week or two I think (international shipping), unless someone else who has one answers in the mean time.

I debated between this and the Roocase. Went with this one via Amazon with some GCs. $33 AC. Went with the JavoEdge Editor Flip.

Ordered a Flip for myself as well. Don't know when it'll show up though, due to the weather in the midwest. It'll need to travel through much of that to get to me in Michigan. Can't wait for it though. I've resorted to carrying the NC around in the box it came in so that I can bring it to class with me!

greenmky said:
Ok. How bad is the sound deadening from the stand? I'd love a stand up case but I would like to be able to hear the Nook speaker if I want to hear something. So far there seems to be this one and the Roocase that seem to do the trick, and the roocase lacks a cutout at all.
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Using the stand case on my wife's NC...minimal sound distortion. It actually helps redirect the sound toward you in a way.

Bandage said:
Using the stand case on my wife's NC...minimal sound distortion. It actually helps redirect the sound toward you in a way.
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I'm pretty happy with the JavoEdge editor. Magnetic clasp is nice, the sound is fine thanks to the hole cut in the case. All ports not blocked which is good. When you fold the top back, it does muffle the sound a bit more, but it works great sitting up and with the top flipped up (not folded behind it).

I am interested with this case as well. Can someone post an image of this flip case folded open (side view). I would like to know how thick it is with the stand folded.
Thanks.

I'm also interested, but am wondering how sturdy the covermaterial is:
will it protect the screen well enough if it e.g. fals on a stone/corner (and the obstruction hits the screen first)
is it more like hard plastic, or more like soft fabric (which will dammage the screen when it falls)

does it come with a screen protector, my screen is a fingerprint magnet

I have the same case (tweed version) and honestly don't like it at all. Functionally it's fine, but I hate how the edges that wrap around the screen are just slightly too small and so they don't stay square, but instead balloon out.. Also sticking anything other than loose sheets of paper in the pocket makes it too bulky to close. I love the magnetic "latch" though.
It does offer some significant protection, however. I have dropped my Nook from 5[ish] feet onto a hardwood floor, it landed on the bottom right exposed corner, and the device was a-okay. I'm certain if I had dropped it naked, the Nook would be dead.

I just ordered the Pioneer flip case in brown from JAVOedge's site. These are some very sharp looking cases with strong reviews on Amazon. They're the only cases I found that I really liked the styling--a nice, casual faux-vintage look, neither sporty nor girly (though the Cocoa Cherry Blossom case did tempt this hetero male) and few of them look like a day-planner from 1997. They also seem to add very little bulk, and are reported to be very comfortable in the hand while still protecting the NC.
The company's site has more styles than Amazon: http://www.javoedge.com/reflexeshop...odel.do?brandId=63&modelId=1026&category=1001
And for the heck of it, because there was a "coupon code" field at check-out, I googled "JAVOedge coupon" and got 15% off! http://www.retailmenot.com/view/javoedge.com
@Bandage (OP) I don't think any of their products are "genuine leather." They make a point of advertising "animal friendly" materials, which beats rooCASE's Chinese pig-leather in my book

Should I choose a minimal case or a rotating case?

The first one is like a Blurex case:
(link is in chinese)
http://goods.ruten.com.tw/item/show?21208026009189
this one is minimal, looks good, seems very light and elegant to carry around
2nd: rotating:
http://goods.ruten.com.tw/item/show?21208048819261
it looks good also, and it allows the tablet to stand portrait, however the wheel might add some thickness to it?
Has anyone owned this type of case? is it really bulky?
I like the first minimal case, but then sometimes I do read comics in portrait mode, so I was worried that I would not be able to let it stand in portrait later. But I also prefer a minimal case that looks nice and is easy to carry around.
Thoughts?

I have both of those and both have good qualities. The slim case is very slim and is very minimalistic, but elegant and functional. The rotating case offers more heft, but increased functionality. The sleep function works well on both, but I would say it boils down to preference. The slim case would feel great from an inside coat pocket, the rotating case I would probably throw in my backpack, feels like a book. Both are good cases, get both...
edit: After taking a second look at the links, the slim case pictured doesn't have the newer modified speaker holes. This one reason was a huge factor when I decided to pull the plug and buy it. If this is of any importance, I would get the rotating case if these two are your only options.
FYI: When in the portrait position the rotating cause can't seem to take advantage of all of the positions, compared to landscape.
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It really depends on what protection you like. The first case works great for landscape viewing however it provides minimal protection for the silver bezel from scratches and chips. The second case it nice however it is thick.
I already have three cases for my Nexus 7. I think my new viewpoint is that I am not going to buy another case until it is one I absolutely love. Their are just not that many options out yet. My current set up is a tpu s style case and screen protector.
It is all personal preference. If you do not have a case than either one is great just know you will more than likely buy another one in a few months.
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thanks for the insight
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edit: After taking a second look at the links, the slim case pictured doesn't have the newer modified speaker holes. This one reason was a huge factor when I decided to pull the plug and buy it. If this is of any importance, I would get the rotating case if these two are your only options.
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I do see a hole for speakers though.. or are they too small/blocking the sound?
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FYI: When in the portrait position the rotating cause can't seem to take advantage of all of the positions, compared to landscape.
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I am not sure I understand this, do you mean while holding it in portrait, the case will get in the way? looking at it, the front flap doesn't seem to be able to bend back if I want to hold it in one hand, is that what you mean?

Devicewear The Ridge Case

I was just surfing amazon and found a case available that i hadn't seen before. It's by Devicewear, called The Ridge. I can't link to it as it's my first post, though i thought i'd give everyone a heads up.
Seems like an awesome case, with everything that I was looking for:
Slim profile, hard backing, folio cover, auto sleep/start, microfiber lining, decent price, available.
I ordered it and should be arriving tomorrow, i'll try to take some pics and have a short review soon if people are interested. I already have the poetic hardback, which is nice, but this one seems to be the perfect case for me.

That looks pretty nice, looking forward to your review.

Just registered and first post. Free advertisement?

Looks like a sleek case. How much did you spend?
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All the reviews on Amazon by users with just one review and all posted within a few days. Lots of similarity in text (it snaps in!) For what it's worth.

nm8 said:
Just registered and first post. Free advertisement?
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Hahaha no it's just a coincidence this is my first post. Now that I read back on it, it does sound like i'm advertising lol. I've been perusing the posts on here for a little and hadn't seen anything on this particular case.
ticktak said:
Looks like a sleek case. How much did you spend?
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It was $25, which I didn't think was too bad, it seems like a decent case.

the case looks nice I'll be waiting to hear what you think when you receive it

Looks very nice.
The thing I don't like are the two things on the front flap to keep closed.
Decent price.

I really like this - wish it came in more colors

Looks nice, very convenient marketing scheme as well.

GatorsUF said:
Looks nice, very convenient marketing scheme as well.
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Totally is a good marketing scheme. Made me realize that this case is in the market and I bought it because it looks like the best one for my needs available.
I looked up a review of their iPad case and they check out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOsH-owEJv0

Quick Review and pics
Wow, I had no idea that me posting that would make it seem like I'm schilling for them. Not sure what I can say to have you guys believe otherwise, but oh well. I'm not affiliated with them in any sense.
Anyways, for those that would care, it came in today (yay Amazon next-day shipping!) and I took some ****ty cell-phone pics and have some initial impressions.
The Good:
Very slim profile, doesn't add much bulk at all.
While not real, the "vegan leather" does feel pretty good and grippy in the hand. Definitely better than the pu leather stuff.
The inner lining of the front cover has some sort of rubbery, felt-ish material that seems like it will protect pretty well against scratches n such.
All buttons, ports and speakers are well-exposed and have easy access.
I love the combo of hard case to protect the back and cover for the front.
Auto sleep/awake seems to work pretty well.
The Nexus does fit pretty snugly in the case, doesn't seem like it will pop out unless coaxed.
The little ridges in the front cover line up with a ridge on the inside edge of the case to prop it up at multiple angles. It seems really sturdy, and a lot less bulky than the giant deep ridges i have in my poetic hardback.
It also flips over for a pretty good typing angle.
The not so good:
The PU backing seems a little flimsy, I've never had one of these hard cases before so I'm not sure how sturdy they normally are, but it seems like it flexes kind of easily.
While the clamps on the top and bottom edges of the cover hold it in place pretty well, they are definitely pretty flimsy and don't "snap" like you would like them to. I can also see them getting in the way, it would have been nice if they would have found another way to keep the cover shut against the tablet, like a magnet or a clamp on the right side. At least it stays in place though.
Because the case is synthetic leather, it does have a chemical smell to it, which i'm sure will dissipate over time.
Overall, I'm pretty impressed with the case. I really wish the plastic was a bit sturdier, the poetic slimline from the pictures I have seen looks a little thicker. I really do like it, and I'm happy I made the purchase. If anybody wants more pics let me know and I'll do what I can.

Looks like the clips would get in the way if the front flap was folded all the way back like a book and then set on a flat surface. Correct?
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Looks nice, but the $57 shipping tag to Australia is bloody steep. Although you have a regular $11 mail service to here its not tracked, and after having 6 things lost in the post over the years I can't trust it.
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$57 to Australia? I'll look elsewhere for a case.
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kam14132 said:
Looks like the clips would get in the way if the front flap was folded all the way back like a book and then set on a flat surface. Correct?
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They are noticable, but don't get in the way nearly as much as I would have thought. I have noticed, however, that with the back folded all the way back the magnet is strong enough to put the tablet back to sleep, so I have to put a finger in between to keep it on. Definitely annoying.

This is definitely one of the better looking cases for the N7. Its a little pricey though.
Nice review.
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I have noticed, however, that with the back folded all the way back the magnet is strong enough to put the tablet back to sleep, so I have to put a finger in between to keep it on. Definitely annoying.
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Looks like a great case except for this point, definitely a problem. I wonder if it's possible to take out the magnet somehow, I don't even care about the wake/sleep function much.

DrBunsen said:
While the clamps on the top and bottom edges of the cover hold it in place pretty well, they are definitely pretty flimsy and don't "snap" like you would like them to. I can also see them getting in the way, it would have been nice if they would have found another way to keep the cover shut against the tablet, like a magnet or a clamp on the right side. At least it stays in place though.
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Is it possible to fold it in such a way that the clamps are facing up the back case (when folded back for reading), so that maybe they can snap onto the PU backing?
I guess it's a bit hard to explain but since the front cover extends all the way to the middle of the back case, is it possible to fold that part to an opposite direction (instead of folding the usual line along on the left edge of the case)
If this works, maybe it can avoid the problem you mentioned in another post, about the magnet being too strong and put the device to sleep when the front is folded back.

xthaox said:
Is it possible to fold it in such a way that the clamps are facing up the back case (when folded back for reading), so that maybe they can snap onto the PU backing?
I guess it's a bit hard to explain but since the front cover extends all the way to the middle of the back case, is it possible to fold that part to an opposite direction (instead of folding the usual line along on the left edge of the case)
If this works, maybe it can avoid the problem you mentioned in another post, about the magnet being too strong and put the device to sleep when the front is folded back.
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I don't think there's any way you can get the clips to face that direction, but I have found that if you keep the cover folded along the natural crease, forming a little triangle, I've been able to avoid the problem as well as giving you a nice little grip to hold onto. Thus far I am really enjoying the case. Although now part of me wants one of the Portenzo or Treegloo cases, they look really nice.

Slim Magnetic PU Smart Cover Stand (ebay) + Speck FitFolio Review, Comparisons, etc.

Hello! This is a quick review highlighting these two products. Of all of the cases I've tried (believe me, I have about 7 or 8 at home...) these two reign king. I'm unsure of which one I'll ultimately go with, but I do have some opinions about each that I'd like to highlight. For what it's worth, you can't go wrong with either case - but they do have slightly different features which may or may not sway you in those corresponding directions.
This entire post isn't really a defined "this is my Speck FitFolio case review" and then following "this is my eBay case review," but instead it's kind of a mish/mash of the two products all at once. I'll compare them, highlight differences/similarities between the two, etc.
To start, here is the direct link of the one I purchased from pandamimi2011 on eBay. I went with this user because it ships out of California so I knew I wouldn't have to wait two months for it to come from China, plus his/her feedback looked solid. I paid for the middle tier of shipping and it came on Wednesday when I ordered it on Sunday. I'm in Pennsylvania (on the other side of the country), and we just had hurricane Sandy rip us a new one. To say I'm satisfied at the shipping speed is an understatement.
The feel of this case is pretty nice. It has tiny grooves over it, so it almost seems like a very faint "metal file" feeling of some sort. It's got a slight rubbery texture, which when coupled with the grooves feels a bit more grippy than the Speck case, which is something I like. It does however present it with a slight -1 in the pocketability department. The Speck can be slid into my back pocket of my dress pants somewhat easily. The thickness of the Speck vs the width of my pocket makes pocketability decently possible, however if the thickness of the N7/Speck were any thicker, it'd be a different story. With the eBay case, I can make it happen, but I have to wrestle with it for a few extra seconds first. Not a big deal, but it's enough of a deterrent that when I'm walking up and down the hall at work, for short walking bursts from one tech issue to the next I may just hold it.
When both cases are opened and folded back the magnet does not interfere. Each one wakes up/sleeps the device easily and predictably. I will say this, though... when I was trying different variations of the eBay case to ensure the magnets worked properly, I noticed something. It appears as if the wake up/sleep magnet on the Nexus 7 is located on the left side - not on the right. I say this because due to the eBay's case design, it has a "tri fold" thing going on with the front flap that covers the screen. If I fold it so only the left side is flat on the screen, yet the middle and right is up in the air away from the tablet, it indeed sleeps/wakes up the N7. Whenever I saw other video reviews, people would point to the right side to indicate it had a smart feature. Either way, doesn't matter, but just an observation worth pointing out.
The back shell (the skeleton) cradling the Nexus 7 in both scenarios is solid. With each case, the N7 pops in easily and securely. With the Speck case I found it's easier to "eject" the N7 when starting from the left side, where there are some spaces in the mold. It's much more difficult to start on the right side where it's full length. See picture to see what I mean. Meanwhile with the eBay case, both the left and right side spans the entire length. Because of this, it makes the "eject from left side" idea (which works great on the Speck) fail with this case. Instead, it's easiest to eject the N7 around the charging port cutout at the bottom. See picture.
Another difference between the two worth noting is the latching mechanism. The Speck case has a clip, and a very well designed clip. The clip itself is attached to some sort of heavy elastic, which has a very slight amount of "give" when securing the flap. It's very solid and gives me 100% confidence that if I drop my case, it will not open unless, somehow, it's an epic fall that manages to break the clip itself. The eBay case however latches based on magnets. There's a magnet strip in the flap that folds behind the tablet when closed. It's not a strong magnet, however because it's an entire magnet strip, it holds on decently. I held my tablet with both hands and shook it until the flap opened up. You sure have to give it a good solid swift movement in order to have enough momentum for the flap to fly open. If my tablet were to take a tumble down a flight of stairs, the Speck case would almost definitely have the +1 because I believe the magnet would give way and open up. For just general protection, excluding extreme falls etc, the magnetic flap provides adequate security. This didn't really sway my opinion in either scenario, since I was just happy to have a case like this where there is a magnetic flap to keep it closed... whereas some cases like this don't have this magnetic flap whatsoever.
Speaking of the latching mechanism, one concern I have about the Speck case is while it latches securely, I do wonder how it'll hold up in the long haul. I use my Nexus 7 for a lot at work as I work in IT. I'm frequently opening, closing, opening, closing, over and over and over possibly hundreds of times a day. In the 10 days I've had the Speck case, I've noticed that the latch has become much easier to clip and unclip. Some may attribute this to being broken in, but considering it's hard plastic vs hard plastic, some degree of wear may be a side effect. So while the Speck latch holds closed more securely, the eBay case would almost definitely have more longevity. I also like with the eBay case that I can kind of throw the front flap shut in my hand, and thanks to the momentum, the magnetic flap flips around the back of the case and stays put thanks to the magnets grabbing it, which is kind of nice because it doesn't require a physical need to latch the clip. This may be splitting some rather extreme hairs, but I wanted to document exactly what my thoughts were on all accounts, as major or minor that they might be.
The other difference I want to notate is the button cutouts. The Speck has volume up/down in one cutout, a separation, and then the power button cutout. This is nice because when I'm feeling for the buttons it's more obvious that I'm hitting volume up instead of power, which often happens. The eBay case has one open cutout for all three buttons. However, while all three buttons are lumped together, the actual thickness of the plastic mold is indeed thinner, making the feeling of the buttons easier to detect even though there's not a separation. It's one of those half empty/half full things that likely doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things, but there's pros and cons to notate on both sides.
The stand up positions with both cases are decent. The Speck offers a little more versatility for some of my uses, as I'm often laying down in bed on the N7. Due to the wider platform the case gives when it's propped up in horizontal mode, it's a bit easier to prop it on my stomach/chest without issue. This probably goes without saying since most people would detect this immediately when they see a picture, but with the eBay case, due to its tri-fold design, it makes the "propped up on stomach/chest when laying down position" near impossible. It does however provide a decent range of prop positions when on a table/desk of some sort, much like the Speck. Certainly not a deal breaker, but worth mentioning.
Overall, you won't lose no matter which case you get. Both of these cases are easily contenders for the #1 spot of all of the cases I've used. The number 1 thing I love about both cases is the plastic mold they fit into. There's nothing covering the bezel anywhere and there's none of this 6 prong thing going on around the edges like the BluRex Ultra Slim case among other various cases. (not to say it's a bad design, but I personally prefer the mold design). I do believe I'll be sticking with the eBay case for a while, as I find the magnetic flap to be a little more well suited for my uses. I also think the eBay case has a slightly better price-vs-product ratio, as even with mid-tier shipping I paid 18 or 19 bucks for it, while the Speck ran me 30 bucks. Considering both of these cases are directly on par with one another, it stands to reason that the eBay case in this scenario could easily be the winner for being the "better bang for the buck." Either way, both cases are very worth their money and both are highly recommended.

Great in depth review! Need a pic gallery comparing findings would be nice. Not saying to post every single pic, but maybe host it somewhere where you already uploaded them?
Nevertheless, the review is well done! :good:

kpjimmy said:
Great in depth review! Need a pic gallery comparing findings would be nice. Not saying to post every single pic, but maybe host it somewhere where you already uploaded them?
Nevertheless, the review is well done! :good:
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That was my intention when I wrote the review a few days ago. The above info I had written up before and just saved in an office doc, so to post I just pasted over. I'll be able to add pictures later this evening.

Which one is thinner?

Ehh we may have a show stopper finding here. I was using my tablet earlier with the eBay case and when folded back it shut off at one point. I spent what felt like five full minutes trying to replicate it but couldn't. Later on when I got home I was able to... it's only at a very exact point that it happens, but once I got the hang of it I could replicate it a bit easier... I just find it crazy that for hours after unboxing it I wasn't able to notice it. The eBay case indeed has a design flaw in that regard. I'm going to email the seller and see what he has to say about it.
Something else worth noting is when the Speck case is folded back you can clip it in place which is a nice touch. Without clipping it when folded back cases like this tend to have a sloppy feeling when holding it with one hand. That being said, I'd say the Speck takes the cake here.
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JaSauders said:
Ehh we may have a show stopper finding here. I was using my tablet earlier with the eBay case and when folded back it shut off at one point. I spent what felt like five full minutes trying to replicate it but couldn't. Later on when I got home I was able to... it's only at a very exact point that it happens, but once I got the hang of it I could replicate it a bit easier... I just find it crazy that for hours after unboxing it I wasn't able to notice it. The eBay case indeed has a design flaw in that regard. I'm going to email the seller and see what he has to say about it.
Something else worth noting is when the Speck case is folded back you can clip it in place which is a nice touch. Without clipping it when folded back cases like this tend to have a sloppy feeling when holding it with one hand. That being said, I'd say the Speck takes the cake here.
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Any word from the seller?

I prefer the Blurex/Moko style than your ebay case. It is classy and suitable for business style. ebay case looks cheap with the plastic cover, and it may hurt the Nexus 7's plastic sides.

[REVIEW][PICS] eBay Generic Black "Leather" 360 Rotating Case (...Another One)

[REVIEW][PICS] eBay Generic Black "Leather" 360 Rotating Case (...Another One)
There are a couple threads for these generic rotating cases, but none that I've seen for this specific one yet, so I thought I'd go ahead and document it for us all. Note that sometimes this might be the one you're getting if the name is remotely close to the thread title, even though the pictures on eBay may look different; those resellers are pretty random with their image swapping and merchandise. I did my best to link to one showing what (appears) to actually be this case since my original link in the Rotating Cases thread has gone down.
This is one of the better looking rotating cases I've seen in that it's got the faux leather look everywhere, and an elastic strap to hold and close it with. It does look similar to the Moko rotating cases, but the Moko has 3 slots to stand it in, more obvious looking stitching on the back, and a higher rotating connector, all likely to help with the portrait standing. There is a price difference too of course.
So, down to business. The problem with this more generic one is that only the back slot works for holding it up in landscape, and neither really work very well in portrait. This may be due to the flatter rotating connector (in contrast with what I mentioned above for the Moko), but is also due to the little strip of material (that wraps around the side of the device when closed) being too floppy, and the device being too top-heavy in portrait. You can flatten out the strip to create friction and it works fairly well that way, but still really only usable in that back slot.
All the cutouts are perfect. POGOs and both mics are accessible, and the speaker is nicely centered (despite the way my pic looks from the angle).
One thing that worried me was the spinning piece of plastic rubbing up against the back of my device so I cut a piece of black boxboard from the packaging the case came in and taped it over the rotating connector, as you can see. This has worked very well, has kept the back of my device pristine, and still looks great. :good:
Not really sure if I'd buy it again, since it certainly doesn't work in portrait as advertised, but I discovered I've never really needed to use it in portrait while standing, and it is decent enough build quality, feeling great in the hands that I won't be buying a different one any time soon. Perhaps worth it at that price ($7 USD) if you know all of this going in.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/360-Rotatin...-For-Google-Nexus-7-inch-Tablet-/121034732407
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If anyone buys a generic eBay case and finds this is the case they've purchased when they receive it, please drop the link to me in this thread or via PM and I'll attempt to keep this post updated with a recent working one.
P.S. If anyone is curious, that's a tempered glass SP on there. Virtually indistinguishable from the bare screen:
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Reserved.

holy thickness.
nice review, but too thick to my liking. ive been eyeing one for a while, but not a big fan of a big Iron Man Reactor hole at the back....
...but thanks to your review, apparently i hate the thickness even more lol

lol I've bought something like that, I'll post a pic below but my portrait works well with this. The only thing bothering me is the plastic internal case where the n7 is put in... it fits well but it's a little too much weak to hold it...
btw it costed 6-7€ so I think I'll live with that
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alahkel said:
lol I've bought something like that, I'll post a pic below but my portrait works well with this. The only thing bothering me is the plastic internal case where the n7 is put in... it fits well but it's a little too much weak to hold it...
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That's like the Moko case the OP mentioned with the larger bulkier plastic ring for rotation. I have that design for my HTC Flyer 7" tablet. Like you I find it works well enough but I can agree with the OP in that the plastic ring does add quite a bit of bulk. If I wanted that style for my Nexus I'd give the one he found a try.
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alahkel said:
lol I've bought something like that, I'll post a pic below but my portrait works well with this. The only thing bothering me is the plastic internal case where the n7 is put in... it fits well but it's a little too much weak to hold it...
btw it costed 6-7€ so I think I'll live with that
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bsoplinger said:
That's like the Moko case the OP mentioned with the larger bulkier plastic ring for rotation. I have that design for my HTC Flyer 7" tablet. Like you I find it works well enough but I can agree with the OP in that the plastic ring does add quite a bit of bulk. If I wanted that style for my Nexus I'd give the one he found a try.
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Nah that's exactly the same as mine I think. Actually the picture on eBay for the one I bought had the dark fabric just like that but the one I received had the lighter fabric as you can see. The pleather backing that attaches to the ring is actually what I was referring to; ours have a horizontally flat line where it connects to the backing, but the Mokos appears to swoop up, assumably making it better for standing the tablet up in portrait.

I actually just switched to this case and I'm loving it:
[Review] *Update 28DEC12* Extremely Thin Smart Cover like Apple "aka Ebay case"
So if anyone wants me to update this thread with new active links for where to buy (from ones they've bought) please PM or @ mention me since I've unsubscribed.