I have been looking for a case for my new nook color (yay for my kids getting it for mother's day!) and haven't been able to find exactly what I want.
I want one that has a stand that can work vertical and horizantal but I still want it to be a book form that is pretty. I also can't spend more than $35.
After looking at a lot of stand cases and regular cases...I was just thinking...what if I attached a stand (even from a cheap frame or something) to the inside flap of a really cute regular book style case.
As I've just had it for a few days and spent the first few getting it setup, I haven't seen if this is something anyone else has tried...has anyone tried and posted results??
I really am thinking about trying this but would feel a lot better about getting the regular case and messing with it if someone else has tried and succeeded before
thoughts? do you think it would work? suggestions? thank you!!!
i purchased a package from amazon that included a case that fits exactly what your saying. It looks like a small book and can stand vertical or horizontal. Just type in "crazyondigital nook color" on amazon and it pulls up the case and package. Its super cheap and ive been thoroughly impressed with the quality since i paid about 25 dollars for a whole package of accessories. Anyways good luck finding a case.
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Last night I got inspired (by the Netflix app ) to make a functional and nice looking stand. But instead of jumping in blindly with plexiglass or something I built a prototype out of cardboard.
I was thinking of making the final version a bit smaller so it fits nicer when vertical and maybe making a notch in it so the home button is accessible. Something I can't figure out how to fix is that the speaker is inside the stand when vertical. But other than that I'm really happy how this turned out and can't wait to make a final version.
Attached are some pictures of it holding the Nook horizontal and vertical. Any comments, ideas or questions would be appreciated. Thank you.
Not bad though if you are worried about the speaker it would be realy easy to rigup a pair of speakers with a 1/8" stereo jack on your final build
Wouldnt it just be easier/cheaper to buy one of those stands?
Im all about making custom things, but in this case, I dont see the benfit of what you made versus this: http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-Portabl...VOOY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1305477985&sr=8-2
michaelg1030 said:
Wouldnt it just be easier/cheaper to buy one of those stands?
Im all about making custom things, but in this case, I dont see the benfit of what you made versus this: http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-Portabl...VOOY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1305477985&sr=8-2
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Ah phooey! I see the benefit of DIY. True, sometimes there are cheaper solutions out there. But this user's solution gave "me" many ideas for other devices, my wife's iPad, my Evo, Books! I like the ingenuity involved in the OP's solution. I'm going to make something like this out of plexiglass--the OP's idea. 1 sheet of pl (home depot), my jigsaw, some cement, buff the edges, felt the edges to protect the nook, rubber little feet (Rite Aid), listen to jazz while I'm making it and have a blast! $20. It's going to look a lot better than a little cheap rack holding holding up a nook. Nice going!
I agree, sometimes it's about the journey, not the destination.
michaelg1030 said:
Wouldnt it just be easier/cheaper to buy one of those stands?
Im all about making custom things, but in this case, I dont see the benfit of what you made versus this: http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-Portabl...VOOY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1305477985&sr=8-2
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I have one of these and, while it's great for my XOOM, it doesn't really fit the NC very well. It's OK for landscape but if you want your NC to stand in portrait while charging you have to put the stand on a book or the edge of a table to allow space for the cable. Actually I found this thread because I was looking for a better stand.
I definitely see the advantages of DIY to satisfy your own requirements. Good luck!
I use this case stand since I got my Nook Color in January. I see that now Amazon for fulfils the orders for it now. I had to wait two weeks back then but it was worth it. No excuses not to get it now.
http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Leath...3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1306015551&sr=1-3
Get a good Bluetooth keyboard I actually bought the Apple one from Amazon and you're in heaven.
Hey,
I am always really good with my devices (never really drop em, never scratch em) and what I usually do on my phones is put on a simple silicone case on them and that keeps it safe from scuffs and stuff
Ive been looking around the internet, amazon, ebay, etc trying to find a simple black silicone case for the nexus 7.
I found this http://www.focalcase.com/google-nexus-7-cases-google-nexus-7-silicone-case-c-199_205.html but I'm not familiar with the site and id rather not buy from china (takes a long time)
I understand that these things usually take some time because they have to be molded from the device, etc but i was wondering if anyone has found a legit place on the internet (not some random website) selling these.
If not, i'll update this post when i do find a place and order from there.
Freshgeardude said:
Hey,
I am always really good with my devices (never really drop em, never scratch em) and what I usually do on my phones is put on a simple silicone case on them and that keeps it safe from scuffs and stuff
Ive been looking around the internet, amazon, ebay, etc trying to find a simple black silicone case for the nexus 7.
I found this http://www.focalcase.com/google-nexus-7-cases-google-nexus-7-silicone-case-c-199_205.html but I'm not familiar with the site and id rather not buy from china (takes a long time)
I understand that these things usually take some time because they have to be molded from the device, etc but i was wondering if anyone has found a legit place on the internet (not some random website) selling these.
If not, i'll update this post when i do find a place and order from there.
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From Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/KaysCase-X-Shape-Google-Tablet-Android/dp/B008GFHP5O/
Picture doesn't show cutouts for buttons or speakers, but the description says they're there. Maybe just contact them if you're interested and confirm that the appropriate cutouts are there. I have not purchased it, just offering it up as an option. Oh, and it's black, as requested.
r4d14n7 said:
From Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/KaysCase-X-Shape-Google-Tablet-Android/dp/B008GFHP5O/
Picture doesn't show cutouts for buttons or speakers, but the description says they're there. Maybe just contact them if you're interested and confirm that the appropriate cutouts are there. I have not purchased it, just offering it up as an option. Oh, and it's black, as requested.
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hmm that case is TPU though. thats the only thing holding me back.
I prefer silicone over tpu
thanks though!! im sure someone else reading this will like that
Hey guys I was browsing around for a nice case at a reasonable price for my Nexus 7 and I came across this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PU-Leather-...?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item27c98128ab
and
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Navy-PU-Lea...?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item2c66e92d25
They are both from the same vendor I believe but one thing that worries me that in the first picture it seems to cover the navigation bar. Also I seem to like the second style because its unique Id really appreciate your input thanks
EDIT: Bought the first leather one will post review once I get
This is e-bay/amazon, they all sell the same crap.
My advice : go for it.
It's cheap, it's pretty bad, but at the end you get an extra cable, a descent stylus and a cheap case that you can replace when there actually will be good cases on sale. It will keep your tablet safe for the next few weeks/months.
thanks bought it will post a review once it comes. Bought the leather one instead of navy blue
kouray said:
This is e-bay/amazon, they all sell the same crap.
My advice : go for it.
It's cheap, it's pretty bad, but at the end you get an extra cable, a descent stylus and a cheap case that you can replace when there actually will be good cases on sale. It will keep your tablet safe for the next few weeks/months.
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This, lol. Get a cheap one for the meantime until you decide if you want a really nice case. Some of them can be hefty investments, but if they last, then it's worth it! Case in point, I've had the same Incase shoulder bag for years without too much wear.
I've noticed that a friend of mine still holding on to an old Galaxy S III has a nice little flip cover case for it (apparently itself a Samsung product); I believe it is this one. I'm looking for something similar for my Nexus 6 - who can give me a few pointers? (Keep in mind that I live in Canada.)
I'm looking for something as well. Lots of similar ones on Amazon, but looking for something proven.
I ended up ordering the Case-Mate Stand Folio, and it got here today; I think it will do what I wanted it to do.
I got the Case-mate from Google play and I really don't like it. I love the idea and using it as a stand but I don't like the way it feels when it is open and I am trying to use it. Not sure what I am going to do with it now...
Tried searching and didn't see a thread. Does anyone have a Google live case, or has anyone ordered one? Basically a customized case for $35. You can also install the live case app and it will do some kind of android home screen wallpaper wrapping trick that matches the case.
Photos live case - upload a photo to make a case
Places live case - use stylized google map to make a map case
Reading reddit it seems like some people are getting nixed when they upload a photo due to copyright claims. I'm looking at the map cases, they look pretty sweet, not sure I want to drop $35 on a case I might not like, though.
EDIT - I also wish there was an option to have "Nexus" printed somewhere on the back of the case, like maybe in subtle white/black font along the bottom.
SeriesOfTubes said:
Tried searching and didn't see a thread. Does anyone have a Google live case, or has anyone ordered one? Basically a customized case for $35. You can also install the live case app and it will do some kind of android home screen wallpaper wrapping trick that matches the case.
Photos live case - upload a photo to make a case
Places live case - use stylized google map to make a map case
Reading reddit it seems like some people are getting nixed when they upload a photo due to copyright claims. I'm looking at the map cases, they look pretty sweet, not sure I want to drop $35 on a case I might not like, though.
EDIT - I also wish there was an option to have "Nexus" printed somewhere on the back of the case, like maybe in subtle white/black font along the bottom.
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I have one. Just came in the mail 2 days ago. It actually fits pretty well, I prefer it to the Ringke Slim I was using. The print looks great. Not sure how well it will stand up to wear, only time will tell. The NFC button is pretty hard to activate, so i just gave up on that. If you have the extra cash and want a unique case I'd say its worth it.
$35 for a case its a little bit expensive, they should down the price, specially to the adopted cases.
SeriesOfTubes said:
EDIT - I also wish there was an option to have "Nexus" printed somewhere on the back of the case, like maybe in subtle white/black font along the bottom.
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If you are using the photo case - just add the "Nexus" (or whatever) text to your image before uploading