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Hi Guys, just received this in today's post and only cost me £2.50 (was ordered on Boxing Day, they are now costing £2.99) including postage and packing from Hong Kong. My partner also bought one for her Tocco and the total cost was £5 by Paypal. What a bargain.
It is superb, leather, and exactly as described with magnetic catch. Leo fits perfectly but unfortunately the screen guard is a midge's too large but it isn't needed anyway.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250552030138&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Regards, Baz
Nice find How long did shipping take, and I presume the magnet doesn't effect the screen, or the compass?
It took exactly 10 days from ordering to delivery this morning. My partner's brother bought one for his HTC and showed me on Christmas Day. I ordered mine the next day and it arrived this morning. It's brilliant, especially as it was only £2.50 (although selling now for £2.99). Includes case, screen protector and screen wiper.
Magnet doesn't affect the screen as it's on the flap. I have tried the compass and the needle is affected if you move the magnet over or under the phone.
Regards, Baz
That is so darned cheap!!! I am impressed!
Thanks Baz - Ordered
I will use it for those 'rough & tumble' times when the phone needs more than my (ill fitting) Zagg
Hi,
how is the HD2 held in the case i can't see from the photograph?
is the proximity sensor ok?
thanks
robertsmith1873 said:
Hi,
how is the HD2 held in the case i can't see from the photograph?
is the proximity sensor ok?
thanks
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One of the pictures lower down show a plastic section that it clips into.
so it does, i did not hover the mouse, silly me.
Look ok for 3 of the queens pounds, i'm havin that.
TATA
Just taken delivery of one of these cases and I must say it's very good value. OK it's not 'true' leather but bonded leather so probably won't be as durable in the long-term as top-grain case, but unless you're extreme in your use of the HD2 then it'll probably last the 18-24 months of a typical phone contract.
The quality is very good and it fits very well, the plastic housing into which the phone fits offers great additional protection around the external perimeter of the phone so will reduce the risk of screen damage should the phone be accidentally dropped. The aperture for the camera lens in sufficiently deep enough to cover the lens cover so you don't get the annoyance of the sharpish lens from rubbing when in your pocket or on a nice polished table! Importantly (for me) it doesn't add too much bulk to the phone so it still slips easily into a shirt pocket and the phone can be easily popped-out so I can place it on my desktop cradle or in-car holder.
The finish looks very professional with the light grain being very similar to the grain on the original HTC leather pouch. It's a little more shiny than the original pouch finish and is in black, which I personally think suits the phone better. The stitching on mine is finished in a deep golden thread (slightly darker that the thread used on the HTC pouch) which adds a nice detail. The inside of the case is finished with a fine man-made suedette lining which shouldn't scratch or mark the phone in any way. There's no pockets for business cards or SD cards, but these would only add to the bulk and are not needed for most users I would have thought.
The fit is excellent and the phone fits into the hosing very snugly without the need for annoying clips or straps across the face of the phone. The magnetic clasp seems to hold very well and closes with a reasuring 'snap'. The volume control, Micro USB connector and headphone socket are all easily accessible when the case is open, although annoyingly there's no pass-through hole in the case to attach headphones when the case is closed. Apart from that and the compromise on the leather, there's little to fault this case and for the very low price you really can't beat it for smart looks and a good degree of protection for your phone.
In addition to the case, I was also supplied with a screen protector (with small cleaning cloth) which looks to be of reasonable quality although I haven't fitted this myself as I find these tend to lift at the edges and also reduce the responsiveness of the screen.
Given the low purchase price, I'll probably take a tool to the case and cut a whole for the headphone jack, I just need to find a suitable grommet/ferule or means to seal the hole so it doesn't fray or look too untidy. Any hints or tips on how perhaps to achieve this this would be welcome.
For £2.99, this is a no brainer. Just orderd mine.
omneity said:
Given the low purchase price, I'll probably take a tool to the case and cut a whole for the headphone jack, I just need to find a suitable grommet/ferule or means to seal the hole so it doesn't fray or look too untidy. Any hints or tips on how perhaps to achieve this this would be welcome.
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Still waiting for mine (ordered 6th Jan...), so not sure what the material is in that area.
At your own risk,
If 'leather', use a belt hole punch.
Or a small SHARP drill (& if its hard plastic).
If (also) fabric, put a dab of super glue on the fabric, to seal the weave, first & let it dry before holing it.
If a man made woven fabric, heat the hole punch, so that it will fuse the cut edges of the hole when pierced.
Metal grommet / ferule not recommended in case it causes a short when inserting / removing the headphone jack. Over a period of time, might remove the gold plating off of a jack too.
Leather case
Picked up one of these a day or so after I got my device, same seller as OP.
The case is nice enough, have dropped it once already - no damage to the device thankfully. The front flap can fold all the way back round the device and be held there by the backside of the magnet in case you're watching a film/browsing/gaming and don't want the flap in the way.
The only downside that I can see is that it's an absolute git to get out of the plastic 'cradle' (more like a bleeding strait jacket) if you want to change memory card/battery or just get it out to show it off.
any comments?
was looking to get something along these lines, with slots for cards so I don't have to carry along my wallet at times, but without the belt clip/knob
the hand stitched cow leather is customizable but at 100euros, alittle out of my budget
omneity said:
Given the low purchase price, I'll probably take a tool to the case and cut a whole for the headphone jack, I just need to find a suitable grommet/ferule or means to seal the hole so it doesn't fray or look too untidy. Any hints or tips on how perhaps to achieve this this would be welcome.
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Will it fit into a paper punch?
bakabear said:
was looking to get something along these lines, with slots for cards so I don't have to carry along my wallet at times, but without the belt clip/knob
the hand stitched cow leather is customizable but at 100euros, alittle out of my budget
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Beware the proximity sensor for your ear. In that image it looks to be covering it!
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Beware the proximity sensor for your ear. In that image it looks to be covering it!
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Thanks for the reminder! almost forgot bout it, is it across the top row beside the notification LED? looked through the manual but no reference to it
BTW, found a cheaper alternative, just as functional from another thread
these ones bout 40euros each, the tan one allows access to the bottom ports whereas I dont think the black one does
which would you guys prefer? worry that the tan one might block the sensor as well
Just ordered one, thanks for the tip!
Simon
Leather slideout sleave for the HD2
Hi Community, I like my HD2, so I bought a leather case for it. It's like WOW.
It costs 13,90 Euro - i.e. not the world and fits very well
Check it out in EBay:
SunCase Etui Tasche Ledertasche Case LUXUS für HTC HD2
The seller is: sale-hamburg
http://cgi.ebay.de/SunCase-Etui-Tas...temQQptZDE_PDA_Zubehör_KM?hash=item23043167fb
Have fun, as I am having
Regards
Just got my £2.99 case today. It's epic value for money I'm hoping that this will be enough to protect my HD2 when I go snowboarding in a couple of weeks time.
damn i noticed this thread too late... they are sold out i hope they will get some more for salle
Loving my rooted (stock 1.01) nook color, but I am afraid to touch it sometimes! It is a great unit, but it feels a bit lightweight and I read at least one thread on here saying that it breaks easily when dropped.
I'm looking at the otterbox for shock protection, but a) that isn't out yet and b) I really prefer the look of some of the B&N book-style covers.
My question is, do the B&N covers provide adequate shock protection? And if not, are there other covers that do? I've been searching amazon etc and saw a couple of book-like hard cases, but they were apparently designed for the original nook and bizarely require you to attach the nook color with stick-on velcro strips that don't actually stick to the rubberized nook color back surface.
So I'm undecided. I want a handsome (though non-leather) fold-over book-like cover, but I also want something that will absorb the impact of droping the thing on a hard floor.
Have others found a solution to this dillema?
im personally considering making one, going to barnes and noble tomorow to look for ideas
xxiworld said:
Loving my rooted (stock 1.01) nook color, but I am afraid to touch it sometimes! It is a great unit, but it feels a bit lightweight and I read at least one thread on here saying that it breaks easily when dropped.
I'm looking at the otterbox for shock protection, but a) that isn't out yet and b) I really prefer the look of some of the B&N book-style covers.
My question is, do the B&N covers provide adequate shock protection? And if not, are there other covers that do? I've been searching amazon etc and saw a couple of book-like hard cases, but they were apparently designed for the original nook and bizarely require you to attach the nook color with stick-on velcro strips that don't actually stick to the rubberized nook color back surface.
So I'm undecided. I want a handsome (though non-leather) fold-over book-like cover, but I also want something that will absorb the impact of droping the thing on a hard floor.
Have others found a solution to this dillema?
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this one is padded, has hole for the speaker and a kick stand.... this is what I use
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0HJAGDE3EKHE8GMEMNWG
I have a green book like cover frm b&n with the slider locks instead of the three tabs. Ive dropped mine from about 4 1/2 ft and no issues
Sent from one of those missing Droids
Thanks. That is good to hear.
Sent from my Rooted Nook Color using Tapatalk
I bought this case: http://gifts.barnesandnoble.com/Vasco-Cover/e/9781616837259/?cds2Pid=35616
for 50 bucks. and i absolutely love it. I bought one of those "open flap" type of cases, and it just wasn't doing it for me. Always flipped open on it's own because i fold the case around the back when i use it.
But the soft leather on my new one folds back perfectly. It also has these nice magnets that hold it together, as well as inside pockets that also have magnets.
All in all, i love this case and it has protected my NC greatly so far.
I use the Lautner cover from B&N: http://gifts.barnesandnoble.com/Lautner-Book-Cover-Night/e/9781616865146/?itm=15
I've dropped my NC a couple of times without any damage to the NC. the corners of the cover have some give and reduce the shock on the device. Once the NC came unclipped, but was not damaged.
http://www.tridenteer.com/products/Aegis-Case-for-B&N-Nook-Color-(Black).html
20% off Discount code:tridentnb AEGIS20 (As of 4/1/11)
Total cost $31.96 with free standard shipping
10% off Discount code: Trident10 (As of 4/14/11) at tridentcase.com
http://www.tridentcase.com/product_48_64.html
Just received this case today.
Initial thoughts: Good protection but bulky.
Fairly easy to install, place silicon skin over device and then plastic case over that.
Only issues with install are getting the port covers into the right position. They seem to get stuck under the plastic. Once you work them out, they open and close easily.
Covers for headphone jack, microUSB jack, and uSD card slot. (I like the access to the uSD card slot without removing the case!)
Easy to activate power and volume controls.
Dimensions:
Nook Color
127.5 mm wide
205 mm tall
11 mm thick
With Trident Aegis case:
137.5 mm wide
212 mm tall
18 mm thick
It adds a considerable size to the device, 10 mm in width is noticeable, and more than 50% in thickness.
To those of you who are used to using the NC with no cover, it will be a bit of an adjustment. I don't think it is anything more than any other case however.
With the Trident Aegis case, it still fits in my Belkin Kindle 2 Neoprene case (just barely)
http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Neoprene-Kindle-Display-Generation/dp/B001NPDA44
It comes with a screen protector and display cleaning cloth. (I did not use the screen protector, as I have the B&N Anti Glare)
Plastic cover has a satin finish like the back of the Nook Color, not glossy. Comfortable to hold and not slippery.
The raised silicon logo that comes through the hole in the back gives it some friction to keep it from slipping on a hard surface.
Silicon is a bit of a dust magnet.
Some pictures:
More pictures:
Thanks for this -- I ordered the same case and should be receiving it soon. Also used the same discount code.
Is it fairly easy to get the sdcard out through that hatch?
Hopefully I can get used to the added bulk.
Edit: I guess your 2nd set of pics answered my question.
funcrusher said:
Is it fairly easy to get the sdcard out through that hatch?
Edit: I guess your 2nd set of pics answered my question.
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You can open the case cover and the uSD card cover is easy to get to. You can also bend the other side of the cover out of the way.
I just received my Trident Aegis. I like it alot. It is well executed and I will not be looking for another case. It feels very secure and good in your hand. I'm sure the Otterbox will be nice as well, but this case doesn't disappoint.
It doesn't look like it has a kickstand, any way to make it stand up with this case?
It doesn't have a kickstand. Of that is important to you, I wouldn't buy this case.
Got mine today and must say that I love it!
received mine on Friday, seems like a winner to me! Easy to install, fits well, I like it.
I've had this case for about a week and I love it. I'm confident that my Nook Color is very well protected, and I can't see myself ever needing another case.
Got this case as well. Pretty good except for some minor issues:
-headphone port cover a little hard to get out. I gotta use fingernails. The micro usb port is fine.
-the silicon on the long sides of the nc isn't flush with the screen. It bulges out slightly.
-sd card cover not flush and doesn't stay down
-screen cover is around 2mm short.
I'm fine with most of the issues except for the sd card cover. Anyone else run into the same issue with it not staying down?
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Got this case as well. Pretty good except for some minor issues:
-headphone port cover a little hard to get out. I gotta use fingernails. The micro usb port is fine.
-the silicon on the long sides of the nc isn't flush with the screen. It bulges out slightly.
-sd card cover not flush and doesn't stay down
-screen cover is around 2mm short.
I'm fine with most of the issues except for the sd card cover. Anyone else run into the same issue with it not staying down?
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No problem here with the sd card cover (it is a bit loose but stays in place), headphone port cover easy to remove. No problem with silicon being flush. Maybe you got one that isn't quite right. Have you tried reinstalling it to see if it seats better?
bugggie1 said:
Got this case as well. Pretty good except for some minor issues:
-headphone port cover a little hard to get out. I gotta use fingernails. The micro usb port is fine.
-the silicon on the long sides of the nc isn't flush with the screen. It bulges out slightly.
-sd card cover not flush and doesn't stay down
-screen cover is around 2mm short.
I'm fine with most of the issues except for the sd card cover. Anyone else run into the same issue with it not staying down?
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I don't think you got it on quite right. I have none of the problems you are describing. I'd try to reinstall. I'm not using their screen cover so I don't know about that.
Received mine today, really happy with the quality. Everything fits flush and nothing is loose. Only complaint is that it makes my NC very heavy. its a bulky case
EDIT: Just took mine off because i saw my screen protector was lifting on the top corner because the case was pushing on the plastic up against the screen. I reseated the case on my NC and to my surprise it does not sit flush anymore.. having a similar issue to the posted that complained about it not being flush against the screen. It is lifted on all 4 sides now. It seems the silicone stretches once removed.
For anyone interested in this case, the discount code from the OP expired 3/31, but code "AEGIS20" worked for me for a 20% discount earlier today.
Ordered on Friday from OP's link, received it yesterday. CA to NY over the weekend... quick shipping is always a plus. =)
Definitely loving this case; I had a silicone skin on the NC before switching to this. The original silicone cover was ok as far as not getting it scratched up and scuffed, but I never really felt like it was truly protected. Not like I'm going to start tossing the Nook around like a football, but this case is a completely different story as far as protection is concerned.
The molded plastic shell provides additional firmness and stability, with much less creaking coming from the nook, and the thicker rubber bumpers provide adequate protection for all four corners. The button areas in the silicone are very well defined and make the buttons very easy to press.
Also I'm very pleased with the USB and headphone jack covers protecting those ports when not in use, and the SD cover on the back stays closed -- although I can see how that might be troublesome for those who have complained of problems with it.
As far as weight is concerned, it really doesn't feel much heavier than the silicone. Size-wise, it's a wee bit larger but nothing unmanageable, and it still fits in the Rocketfish neoprene sleeve.
I obviously haven't had it for long, but so far this made for an excellent purchase, and I think it kinda gives the nook a tactical look/feel. =)
Trident dispatched mine today for review purposes free stuff ftw!
Ill post my video review when it arrives as I know some people prefer that to images
Got my case and I like it. Good feel to it everything works fine on mine.
Anyone know if the trident NC case will fit a Nook HD+?
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Anyone know if the trident NC case will fit a Nook HD+?
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The HD+ dimensions are much larger than a NC. It should not fit.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
Just bought my Trident Aegis Case for Nook Color for $23.99 free shipping from http://www.meritline.com/newsearch.aspx?SearchTerm=nook+color . If anybody wants it, it is still available. Pretty decent case.
I'll second the notion that it's a good case, and it's normally between $35 and $40 I believe, so that's a good deal. The only issue I have with it is that it's so good and accessible I never want to remove my Nook from it, yet it won't quite fit in the Aalto case I bought. It kind of does, but it's incredibly hard to get it in, and I have to use pliers to get the zipper open again. I'm hoping it will stretch the Aalto enough to make it easy in, easy out eventually, but I'm not sure it will happen.
Just ordered one cant wait for it to come in. It looks amazing!!
Looks nice. Might get this to replace my current one. Thanks for the post!
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I'll second the notion that it's a good case, and it's normally between $35 and $40 I believe, so that's a good deal. The only issue I have with it is that it's so good and accessible I never want to remove my Nook from it, yet it won't quite fit in the Aalto case I bought. It kind of does, but it's incredibly hard to get it in, and I have to use pliers to get the zipper open again. I'm hoping it will stretch the Aalto enough to make it easy in, easy out eventually, but I'm not sure it will happen.
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It didn't seem to happen at all, and definitely not before I broke the zipper tab off. Anyone know of a good case that will protect the screen etc with the Aegis left on?
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It didn't seem to happen at all, and definitely not before I broke the zipper tab off. Anyone know of a good case that will protect the screen etc with the Aegis left on?
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The Rocketfish neoprene sleeve accommodates the NC w/ Aegis case without issue.
Their generic ereader case, like this one at Best Buy?
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Their generic ereader case, like this one at Best Buy?
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Yup, that should be the one. =)
Awesome, thanks, that's exactly what I need!
EDIT: Ordered one from ebay and received it--it's perfect! I can even fit my credit-card sized SanDisk card reader and my SD card holder in it as well!
Ordered the case from Meritline Monday..received it today. Sooo awesome. Love it. Got the black and yellow..looks super slick. Feels better than naked Nooky too, crazy right?
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Yeah that case is wicked awesome, I couldn't be happier with mine. =)
Just ordered one for my 2nd Nook. Got the yellow one. Thanks!
Thank you. I ordered the Green kit just now. I'll post again after the install.
a.fenderson said:
I'll second the notion that it's a good case, and it's normally between $35 and $40 I believe, so that's a good deal. The only issue I have with it is that it's so good and accessible I never want to remove my Nook from it, yet it won't quite fit in the Aalto case I bought. It kind of does, but it's incredibly hard to get it in, and I have to use pliers to get the zipper open again. I'm hoping it will stretch the Aalto enough to make it easy in, easy out eventually, but I'm not sure it will happen.
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Wow..this almost sounds tooooo sexual.
a.fenderson said:
I'll second the notion that it's a good case, and it's normally between $35 and $40 I believe, so that's a good deal. The only issue I have with it is that it's so good and accessible I never want to remove my Nook from it, yet it won't quite fit in the Aalto case I bought. It kind of does, but it's incredibly hard to get it in, and I have to use pliers to get the zipper open again. I'm hoping it will stretch the Aalto enough to make it easy in, easy out eventually, but I'm not sure it will happen.
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discothan said:
Wow..this almost sounds tooooo sexual.
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I'd like to request invocation of Rule 34 at this time... lol
Just got mine. I'm totally satisfied with it quality wise but I have two small issues.
- Does your hinge to access the microSD slot ever lie flush with the rest of the case or am I doing something wrong?
- I messed up the screen protector a bit, actually throwing out the protector itself and tried to apply the plastic. When i realized what happened, the actual protector was covered in small specks of dust. You think they'll send me a new one if I ask nicely?
FYI... I have the AEGIS case and like it a lot.
I ordered the following zipper carrying case from Amazon and for $5.50 shippped it works well. It is the Belkin Neoprene Kindle Case.
Search on item: B001NPDA44
With the AEGIS Case on, in the Belkin Zipper Case, side to side it probably has 1/4" of slack, up and down is pretty tight, but finessing the neoprene a bit, it is fairly easy to zip up.
Plus Zagg -Maybe
Applied the;
Zagg Invisible Shield - Nook Color Skin
Full Body Maximum Coverage - $ 29.99.
I did this with the intention of wrapping the Trident around it.
Man am I disipointed in the Zagg. It peels off in 7 differant pieces. One being a super thin strip around the case that I ended up tossing aside, as useless. Even with that in use; there would be no seal from screen to case which is why i wanted the darn thing in the first place.
There are a couple good points and i will detail them in a seperate review thread having already talked to customer service at Zagg in the morning. BUT the real kicker?!?!
After I spent an hour installing the thing to the very best I could, and booting up for a look see; I found a slice 3/4 of the way accross the entire face of the protector, about 1/5 of the way down from the top. I examined under 10x. Yep. Factory flaw.
The Zagg is not invisible at all. It has a wavy surface texture, that to my eyes makes the text no longer pop. Any plastic screen cover will resist smears in comparison to glass as glass is porous.
I will try the Aegis Trident's included screen protector and pop for a three year (accidental damage included) warranty through SquareTrade and call it done; returning the Zagg for a refund.
anybody know how to clean the colored back? its starting to get a bit off color, especially on the little ridges
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I just cleaned the whole front and back of my Nook Color after peeling off a Zagg kit.
I sculpt so I use all manor of solvents. But that doesn't mean I know best, but for me this is my common procedure.
Unit turned off, laying on a soft surface. I used these microfiber cloths, been using them for years.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Rasco-Cleaning-...ltDomain_0&hash=item4a906936bf#ht_3420wt_1179
Lay that flat, then the Nook, Then a cut off piece of the microfiber cloth and dab with
99% isopropyl alcohol clear. Not 70% so the water evaporates quicker. $4 bucks a bottle instead of $1 but worth it to my mind.
Clean an area and re dampen cloth as necessarily, the cloth will dry every 15 seconds or so.. Very effective.
If cleaning screen and find a stubburn spot, gently use fingernail and or a little saliva on the finger. Redo surface with the alcohol.
Finally finish with clean dry cloth as the chemical leaves a slight film that is easily rubbed off.
Let the device sit and dry for 10 minutes. Wait an hour if you used 70% instead of 99% alcohol.
And you are good to go.
Thanks to Nburns for the recommendation, here is a review on the ishoppingdeals soft silicone case for Nook Color.
From: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...f_rd_r=12T9XEK8K8KXJEF3BJJM&tag=5336653508-20
Price: $8.99 + shipping (free with Amazon Prime)
Close-up photos of various parts can be seen here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/agmy/sets/72157626752188156/with/5734336929/
The case comes in a plastic sleeve (made in china for those who care) along with a ~2" white skeletal fish keychain, feels like soft plastic or some rubbery material.
The case fits pretty snuggly, no bowing on the inside parts by the screen at all, but is not a struggle to put on. The front is smooth silicon while the back has a pebbled surface that is raised just enough to help grip without getting annoying. The key fob? headphone wrap? and uSD flip-back cover corner is exposed in a cutaway -- it's the reason I got the case in the first place since I was having to pop my Nook in and out of my usual Industriell case whenever I wanted to swap uSD installs. The headphone cutout is accurately placed. Perhaps the only downside of this case is that there isn't a little plug to seal the headphone jack to prevent dust from going in. There are also cutouts for the speaker grill and the microUSB port, both of which are accurately placed and sized. I did not have any trouble plugging in the microUSB cable (no trimming needed to make sure it was seated).
Like most silicone cases, this one is a fluff magnet and in the first few minutes I had it open and was taking photos, it had already attracted quite a lot of fluff. The silicon is roughly 1/8" thick and quite pliable. While it serves my purpose, which is to prevent daily wear and tear and scratches on the surface of the Nook, I would not depend on it for heavy-duty protection in the event that you drop your Nook. For daily futzing around the house or when you're in for an evening of flashing stuff constantly it's perfect, and better than the snap-in cases which block uSD port access. It's been molded and cut to fit perfectly to the Nook, which to me is important in a soft case.
While some people seemed to have complained about a smell, I did not notice one until I put my nose right against it and sniffed --- smells like newly manufactured material (frankly smells almost like rum!) which will probably go away now that it's being exposed to air. (Edit: Ok, now that it's warmed up in my hands it *is* rather noticeable. Going to soak it in some hot sudsy water for a bit to see if that'll accelerate smell removal.)
All in all I'm very satisfied with my purchase and would give it an 8/10 -- 1 point off for not having a plug for the headphone jack, and 1 point off for the smell, which should hopefully go way.
Same one as I have and it is excellent. I placed a strap on the handle part and easy access to all buttons and gives a great feel for the touch. Now I have no worries about grip or where I place it. Added a screen protector to the nook also and I really like it looks, grips and feels. I was going to buy a more expensive one but this was exactly what I wanted and most off all NEEDED
I did not have a smell with it but just a common new rubbery smell.
I got the same one yesterday with two pack of screen protectors.
The case is good and serves its purpose. I would like it to be tighter on the nook as there is a little play in the back. I'd imagine it will get worse if you plan on taking it on and off often. The smell is awful, but only when right up to ur nose. You will not notice it when just holding it and using it. Although the smell seems to linger on ur hands for a little.
The screen protectors they sell are awesome. They are a perfect fit ( if you think its too long, than you didn't put it on correctly). They are crystal clear. While the nook without protector seems smoother this is still good (I may try the armour all trick). I installed them in the bathroom with the shower on hot and had no problems with installation. Had to peal it off a couple times to align it, and that was no issue.
If you want a silicon case, I recommend these. If you need a screen protector, I absolutely recommend the ones they sell (crazyondigital's screen protectors are different although they appear to sell the same silicon case).
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I was able to get rid of most of the smell by soaking the case in a solution of baking soda and dish detergent overnight. So now it very faintly smells like orange blossom, but it's pretty pleasant (built in air freshener?)
Loving the case so far, didn't want to spend a lot of money on a second case and this one hit the mark at $9.
I found the black one to be looser of the colors actually. The red/clear one are very snug even after many applications and removals. Same can't be said for the blue or the black though.
I got the white one. The fit is very snug and nice. It did smell at first, but after a month it went away (to be honest I stopped using it untill recently when the smell went away). I should have used the baking soda trick. Other than that, it's great! gives you an extra sense of security, all the ports are open, easy access to the SD card, open speaker.
How does this compare to the Barnes & Noble silcone case? Has anyone tried both?