This isn't pretty but it's cheap and it works. I bought a hard plastic "plate stand" at a craft shop for $3, glued strips of the rubber that keeps rugs from sliding onto the bottom and trimmed them with a razor blade and then stretched a rubber band across the stand at a place where it would give rubberized "traction" to the Nook either horizontally or vertically (without the rubber band the Nook would easily slide sideways if the stand was tilted). That's it. The plastic-coated metal back support adjusts infinitely, the Nook stays at exactly the angle you place it and the rubber strips and rubber band keep the stand in place and the Nook very solid on it. I've used this on four plane flights so far and it's never moved an inch even when the plane turns or banks. It's small, it folds up and its weightless. Ugly but handy.
Nice simple and functional, i like it.
Well done! You have the wheels turning in my head for a similar solution.
I know, right? Doesn't this seem like a no-brainer for a commercial product?
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well, went out on a limb & got the metal case off EBAY $28 to the door, in under a week from hong kong to arizona.
plus - fits real good, light, sturdy
plus - keyboard folds back flat against back if you're not using it
minus - keyboard will need double sided tape or something to hold it in - its a press fit into a neoprene cutout, works fine 1st time you close/opent the case.. 2nd time the keyboard will be held to the unit by its magnets.
minus - no 'real' latch, relys on the keyboard magnets
minus - hinges are plastic, and when closed, the 'top' keyboard side has some slop, can move a little side to side.
I guess I'll have to wait for a nice thin leather case, with a real latch. (I dont like the thick clips on the stock one)
I was curious about this case, as I'm looking for something I could use to mount my Advantage on my motorcycle. What I would basically do is take the front or flip portion of the case off, and connect a RAM mount to the back of it.
So my main question is - if I did take off the flip portion of the case, would it still support the Advantage in a sturdy fashion? Thanks for any info!
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yeah, the main portion you actualy have to force into position, it slides from the hinge side in, there's 2 small indentations (near the speakers) that it slides under.
when you slide it in/out it rubs a bit on the volume slider, presses the wireless button down etc, not sure i'd want to be doing it alot.
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well, went out on a limb & got the metal case off EBAY $28 to the door, in under a week from hong kong to arizona.
plus - fits real good, light, sturdy
plus - keyboard folds back flat against back if you're not using it
minus - keyboard will need double sided tape or something to hold it in - its a press fit into a neoprene cutout, works fine 1st time you close/opent the case.. 2nd time the keyboard will be held to the unit by its magnets.
minus - no 'real' latch, relys on the keyboard magnets
minus - hinges are plastic
BIG MINUS - for me ... internal gps in leather case - locks 9 satelites in my house, 3-4 at 2/3 strenght, rest at 1/3-1/2, but when in metal case ... locks 4 satellites, all at 1/3-1/2 strengh .. so it significantly interferes with gps reception .. not sure about phone as I dont use it for that (yet).
I guess I'll have to wait for a nice thin leather case, with a real latch. (I dont like the thick clips on the stock one)
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Could you post some pics of the case with your device in it? Im looking for a case to just carry around my Ameo in without the keyboard, think this may be going over the top but may well be just what i need.
Thanks
Photos are at my photo page at 1600x1200 res, a bit big for here.
it can be slow at times, so be patient
and no, i didn't dust it off first
after giving it another try, the gps seems to be getting a good signal in the case.
Thanks for the pics, looks alot better than i thought. Im looking more for a hard case or skin for the screen part only, im not to fussed with carrying the keyboard around as this ads to the bulk of the device, and when carrying in the pocket, my trousers are already around my ankles as it is!
This case does look really good tho, and does provide some protection for the unit which is another concern of mine.
Mmm, got me thinking now!
was debating on getting the metal case or the black book-type...both of which can be found in ebay. i opted for the metal case since it covers the entire unit...the book-type still leaves some areas exposed. covering the entire unitis quite handy especially as i chuck it in the diaper bag in the weekends =)
the metal case does not cover it 100%, the end where the hinges are, is uncovered (except for the plastic hinges) including the 2 corners
also, the case covers the reset 'button' on the back
photo HERE
yeah the case doesn't cover the unit 100% but it's more than enough for me. mine arrived yesterday...got it from hong kong as well...looks good and i'm quite satisfied with it. the only gripe i have is that the reset button is partially covered =) but other than that i'm quite pleased with it. thinking of getting the black metal case as well just for the sake of diversity =)
cheers
One could consider drilling a hole if the reset access is needed???
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?
I've had this case for about a week:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008GFVF3M/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00
I'd post photos, but the pictures at Amazon pretty much show you everything that there is to see about the case. Now here's my take on it.
First of all, it's not a thin case. Not even close. When it's closed, it's just under an inch thick. Which is fine for me because that's not what I was after. The Nexus 7 slides into a full leather inner case. The back of that case is covered with Velcro "loops", the soft part of the Velcro. That attaches to a large strip of "hook" Velcro that is sewn into a book-style outer case. As you can see from the Amazon pictures, depending upon the orientation of the inner case, you can place the tablet at one of three angles for viewing.
When I first used the case, the hinge on the left side was stiff - really, really stiff. In fact, sometimes it would pop open and turn the Nexus 7 on. But after a week of use, the hinge has softened, just as I'd hoped, and the cover stays closed, held that way by two magnets. The magnets also turn the tablet on and off. Folded all the way back, the magnets don't affect the tablet at all, probably because of all those layers of leather and cloth sandwiched between the magnets and the tablet.
The quality of materials seems to be good. There weren't any loose stitches. I ordered the black case with a tan interior. Every surface is a two-layer, sewn together construction of an outer leather material against an inner, soft cloth, with the outer cover having some sort of board, like the covers of a book, for extra stiffness (as does the back of the inner cover). The white stitching is a more apparent in real life than in the pictures, which some my find a bit jarring. As far as styling goes, well, it's pretty conservative. It hasn't turned any heads near me, so if that's your thing, you might want to look elsewhere (or perhaps consider one in an exciting color other than black or white).
The three long slots that serve as stops to prop the tablet up also work quite nicely to give your fingers a little grip if you're holding the tablet like a book.
I primarily use my tablet for two things: listening to music at work and reading books at home, so this cover works very nicely for those situations. At work, the Nexus 7 sits, propped at an angle, on my desk and at home, I flip the cover all the way open and it gives me a good grip for reading. Obviously, though, the one thing that it does is obscure the sleek lines of the tablet, so if that's something that you want to show off, this isn't the cover for you. Also, it strikes me that it's not exactly a champ at heat dissipation, but that has not been a problem for me yet.
The price has gone up since I ordered mine, but now it's covered by Amazon Prime, so that may be a break for some of you. I'm quite pleased with it.
By the way, I installed the Nova Launcher, which supports home screen landscape mode. It goes well with this sort of case. OK, here's a picture.
Thanks for the review. I decided to hold off for a little after the n7 was released to see what kind of cases would come out. Thanks to your review and a lot of looking around on Amazon this is the case I'm going to go with.
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I had the Blu Rex ultra slim case for the N7. One day I thought maybe I could "bend" the clip to not be as grippy, and it broke. Go figure, right? So I order another one, but this one isn't fitting as tight as I expected. That elastic strap inside is what is getting to me, I believe. If I leave the elastic strap on the inside and close up the case and snap it shut, the big clip which holds it shut almost doesn't grab it as securely as I'd like. I mean, it definitely grabs it, but it's not biting as much as I saw with the last case before the clip broke. It's as if the thickness of the elastic strap is just enough to prevent the front flap from coming down any further. The actual "clip bite" itself feels less than before, as if a solid drop in the right angle might knock it out and fly open. On the flip side, if I pull the elastic strap so it's on the outside of the case (so if you're looking at it closed up, the strap would be vertically on the right side, just by the big clip), then that seems to give it enough clearance for the clip to securely sit in place.
Has anybody else seen this? I've compared my new and old Blu Rex ultra slim case front to back left to right, and they seem identical (with the exception of the hand strap seemingly not as wide), but they're otherwise identical, so I'm a little unsure of why one does that while the other does not. Granted, I don't have the clip on the one anymore to see since, like I said, it broke... but you can still see less gap on the edges when the flap sits in place on the clipless one.
Part of me thinks I should just slice off the elastic strap, or else deal with it being on the outside. It's really not a big deal and oddly it helps as a "blind identifier" to quickly feel which edge of the case I'm at when holding the tablet up in the dark to open it up. The other reality is it could be the 1st case was just worn enough to settle in place, giving it the "it seems better" look and feel, whereas the 2nd case has only spent 8 hours in the tablet with bare minimal use.
Anyway, what have you guys seen? Any opinions on the table?
For what it's worth, I absolutely love this case otherwise, and considering it's only the thickness of the elastic strap that seems to be interfering, it's a simple remedy/workaround. But like I said, before I got to altering anything I wanted to hear what other users had to say. Perhaps you Moko and rooCase owners who have this clone could chime in as well.
I use the elastic strap all the time, when I'm taking somewhere far I use the strap t o hold the front flap on really tightly (Elastic strap on the outside, pulled around the back) And I use the strap to hold the case open (Elastic on leather side of the case, pulled over corners of the screen and held back in the middle by the claw that clips the case shut).
I recently picked up the Moko 360 Degree Rotating case for my Nook HD. It is a nice leather like case that covers the Nook HD well. The only spots that are really exposed are the top and bottom of the device. This does provide nice access to those areas though.
On the outside of the front cover is a small attached holder for a stylus along with the name of the company. There is an elastic band that holds the front cover shut when not using the device. On the back is the swivel which allows for the front cover travel a full 360 degrees. There is also 2 small speaker cut outs in the plastic body. One of these is covered up by the back part of the case when the cover is closed. When the case is opened it exposes the speaker hole allowing for sound to travel freely. The Nook is held in a plastic body that clips over the sides. The two sides have openings that expose the power button and the volume rocker. The back of the plastic body is wrapped in the same leather like material as the rest of the case.
Upon opening the front cover your Nook HD will turn on as the case has a magnet in it that controls power on and power off. This is a nice feature that will also move you past the lock screen when opening the case. If your lock screen is set to a pin number it will not move past this but it will power on. The front flap becomes a bit of a hindrance if you open it in portrait mode. This is due to the design as the back of the front cover is the area that creates the stand. You can push it all the way back to help get it out of the way though.
With the Nook HD setup as the case is designed it will be in landscape mode to use the stand. There are three spots to put the bottom of the device in which allow it to sit at three different angles. If you want to change to portrait mode you just rotate the Nook HD. This is very nice when you want to use the device for reading instead of watching a movie. The problem with this is that the bottom of the device does not sit in the divots as well as it does in landscape mode. So if you are using the Nook in your lap the Nook will suddenly slip and fall backward. Which makes reading a bit harder.
The over all design of the case is very nice. The material feels great in the hand and does help prevent slipping. It also seems to be very well constructed. There were no areas that looked like they would com apart. The stitching is nice looking and tight. The velvet like material is very soft and seems like it will protect the screen of the Nook very well.
My complaints about this case are the overall size that is added to the device. This is just the nature of this type of case since it needs the rotating hinge to enable the 360 rotation. I also don't really like the added piece on the front cover that holds a stylus. It looks kind of bad and seems like it was a last minute addition instead of looking for a better place for it. As mentioned earlier the divots need some work to help hold the Nook better in portrait mode.
Over all I would give this case a 3.5 out of 5 stars.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AAVEUCS/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Current price is $9.99 as of 3-2-2013.