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[REVIEW]rooCASE Executive Leather Portfolio

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004LEAKFQ
$31.54 at Amazon
First impressions:
The case is very well made. The leather has a nice feel and a good texture for gripping. It smells like I would expect a leather product to smell, nothing strange/foul/etc.
Features:
The case is ~0.75" thick. It has a stand on the back which allows it to be viewed in portrait mode. The stand is held firmly in the closed position with magnets when it isn't in use. There is a good quality zipper that encloses the case. The zipper includes two shiny silver zipper pulls which look very durable. Inside the case there are three pockets. Two of them are sized for credit cards. The third pocket is a sleeve for larger items (paper, note cards, etc). There is an elastic band inside the case's fold which can be used to store a pen or a stylus.
General Thoughts/Impressions:
Pockets - So far I've kept an SD/microSD adapter in one of the small pockets and it has stayed in place nicely. I keep a screen cloth folded in the larger pocket.
Fit - The nook fits snugly in the enclosure, a little too snugly. Because of the snug fit the leather along the border of the Nook will not lay completely flat. When pressed all the way into the holder the Nook is slightly twisted. This isn't a huge deal, but it can be a bit annoying. Sometimes I have to squish the Nook around a bit to get the window in the leather to match the Nook's screen.
Durability - I think this case is going to hold up well. The only problem I've had so far is some of the edging on the leather holding the nook came off inside. It was only a 0.25" section at the bottom of the Nook, and is not very visible.
While this case is a bit pricey, I believe it is a good buy overall. There aren't many cases available right now that offer a stand with landscape viewing, or cases that offer a fully zippered enclosure. This has both, and I believe it will keep my Nook well protected.
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I've been really interested in this one! The biggest reason I have waited is because I'd like to get a case that could fit a bluetooth keyboard in it (or a BT keyboard that has it's own case). Thanks for the review, it makes me pull more towards getting one!

Can anyone that has this case tell me can you fold the lid back so it's easier to read with?

It looks bulky and difficult to hold by one hand for reading, I guess.

[ALL HD2] Modified Defender case

I bought a new Defender case from fommy.com. I dremeled the lip off the side of the outer case that has the nibs which fit into the divots on the inner hard case. And I removed the beltclip. Now I have a case that slips easily into a tight pair of jeans and will protect the screen and phone completely. I also removed the clear screen panel from the Defender but kept my Zagg screen protector intact. I did have to remove the Zagg pieces from the back of the phone. This way though my phone is impervious to just about anything but a drop into water. The Defender is quite a case, and the phone feels better and more secure in my hand with it on.

Do you have some pics to show how it looks?

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Phone in the case with screen protected
Back of case with phone inside. Foam was just applied to help keep it from sliding out of a front shirt pocket. This picture isn't as clear as the other. The big lip that was present has been removed to the point where that whole side is smooth and flush. However it is still easy to grip that part of the case to remove the phone.
The clip that holds the belt clip to the outer case is what provides the swivel action of the belt clip. After removing this swivel clip from the belt clip I dremeled off the two prongs that attach it to the belt clip. Then I superglued the swivel clip (not the belt clip) back onto the outer case, in order to block the hole in the outer case that the swivel clip sticks through. The foam blocks all of that from view. But even without the phone it does not look bad because the dremel smooths the swivel clip off, and it's recessed as well. The foam is only there to provide friction between the case and my shirt pocket.
What I like the most about this is that there are no sharp edges, and the cased phone is pretty much streamlined. And it's actually pretty light. Best thing is that I don't have to worry about the screen at all no matter which pocket I carry it in. I'm sure I could sit on it in my back pocket without hurting the phone, though it wouldn't feel good
I also stuck a couple of small pieces of foam inside the opposite side of the outer case, just to make the phone fit a big more snugly inside. There is no way the phone is going to fall out of the outer case without me taking it out.

[review] roocase leather folio

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008F05Q2E/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i01
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Back in the days of my Asus Transformer TF101 (first gen) I heard a lot of great things from a company called "RooCase", unfortunately I never tried them out and had ordered some poorly cut, mis-aligned cases from eBay.
So when I ordered the Nexus 7, I decided I'd give them a try. $15 for a leather folio style case was not bad in my opinion, plus it had the close to sleep and open to wake features advertised which I thought would be a nice plus. Case and tablet arrived same day, so I've had it since around 8/15.
When it first arrived, I took it out of it's seemingly retail packaging, and it had that noxious new leather (similar to new cheap plastic smell) that I dread. I used it for a few hours and the smell dissipated and is now completely gone. My gf got a TF300 case from RooCase the same day, luckily I let it air out for a day before she used it, so she wouldn't btch and complain about the smell XD
All cut outs align, and there are even cutouts in the back for the speaker. The Nexus 7 fits nicely and is secured using a velcro strap that has held up very well. The multistand option is utilized with 2 pieces of velcro on the opposite of the power/volume rocker button side. The whole inner flap is made of soft grey material which the velcro latches onto to achieve different viewing angles. This had my skeptical at first since I assumed some fraying would occur from numerous attaching and removal of the velcro when done watching somethign in landscape mode, however the material still looks like the first day, and no fraying material has occurred. However, the velcro has lost a noticeable amount of snag, it still sticks and gives me proper viewing angles, however it can be a little loppy and less sturdy than when it was new.
When typing something or even browsing I usually flip the front flap all the way around which had me concerned at first, but no tearing or major creasing of the leather has happened.
The case adds about 3 times thickness, but I'm fine with that. It's slid off my bed a few times and I hear a comforting muffled thud instead of a disheartening electronics slam, and it still fits in my pocket so I'm happy ^_^
some pics:
Open:
Speaker holes also the stylus holder- back -
angled
how i usually hold it:
No leather tears or wearing from holding it like that:
thickness:

I also have the leather Roocase. I have the landscape only version. It has a nice quality fit and feel. I did not purchase the case it came with my Nexus 7 when I purchased it off Craigslist. It might be the case for the kindle fire, it does not have the speaker holes. I have been satisfied with it from day one.
It is a bit bulky, but not akward. I have not tried any other cases for the Nexus 7 so I can not compare.
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[Review] rooCASE Ultra-Slim Leather Folio Case

I picked up the rooCASE Ultra-Slim Vegan Leather Folio Case and have been using it for about two weeks now. I didn't see any reviews on xda so here goes:
Build & Materials: Vegan (fake) leather. Originally I was only looking for genuine leather cases but I couldn't find any that I liked. I compared it to my my goatskin leather Bible and while not as soft, the rooCASE still manages to feel good in the hand - grippy too. Stitching seems well done and I could't find any spots where it was unraveling or unsatisfactory.
Buttons & Ports Access: It's easy to get to the headphones and USB ports on the bottom and the power and volume controls on the side. The speaker has five holes cut in the leather above it and sounds fine (for a Nexus 7). The microphone on the left has a cutout but the one on the top is covered by the case. I've done several Skype calls with the case on and haven't had anyone complain though. YMMV.
Design & Use: The Nexus 7 slides into the rooCase and then is held in place by a flap tucked underneath. The secures with velcro and holds the Nexus when turned sideways and shook (not recommended). The fit of the Nexus 7 inside the case is also very good. The bottom of the case (touching the bezel) is cut slightly shorter than the sides making it easy to tap the soft keys on the bottom. The case also has a cutout for the webcam and this helps to access the notification bar. Lastly the case has a stand with two viewing angles (25 and 45 degrees). I haven't used this myself much except to test it out but it seems study enough. Edit: I've used it a little more and it isn't as sturdy as I initially thought. Just keep that in mind if you are wanting to use it in this manner.
Sleep & Wake Feature: The rooCase has a magnet in the cover to put the Nexus 7 to sleep and wake it up when opened (similar to the Apple Smart Cover). It also keeps the cover closed when moving around and I can hold the case upside down without the cover releasing. I also want to note that the magnet does not turn the device off when folded completely back like some other cases have had problems with. And as far as I can tell it doesn't have any effect on the GPS.
tl;dr I would highly recommend the rooCase Ultra-Slim Case for the Nexus 7. Stylish, decent protection, access to all ports and controls, etc and just 3.5oz and 17mm thick (with Nexus inside).
I bought this @ Amazon for $18.81 (price as of 1/21).
Stock photo: (I have a crappy camera)
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quick question: price and where did you buy it?
thanks for the review.

Sorry forgot that. I updated the OP.

Magnetic Phone Mount with OnePlus3

Has anyone used a magnetic phone mount with their OnePlus 3?
I have been using a infernal innovations mount with my Samsung S5, but I'm wondering if it will work fine with my new OnePlus 3. due to the metal back.
My main concern is that I'm worried about scratching the rear of my phone with the magnetic metal plate you need to put between your phone and cell phone case.
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Have any of you used a similar device with your OnePlus 3? If you have what case are you using with your phone OnePlus 3?
Thanks in advance!

It's pretty easy if you'll use a non-clear case. Just go and buy any liquid clear back protector, cut it in the size of the metal plate and put it on the back. Than you can put the metal plate on it. There won't be any scratches.

I'v used three different Magnetic Car Mounts and a few difference cases. Originally, I used a case that has two pieces. I slide the metal plate between the two pieces. Easy, no risk of damage.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H0EA1RK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The case was great but the hard plastic showed dirt/scratches very easy so it did not look very nice after a brief period. There are other similar 2-piece cases though you could look into.
I then tried a 1-piece case and put the metal plate between the phone and case. I haven't noticed any damage to the OP3 back yet....and I'm about a week into using it.
Oh, and here is my personal favorite for the Magnetic Car Mounts. It won me over because it was much lower profile then the other mounts.....while still maintaining a good hold of the phone.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016GNYZIC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I've had the same results as the other responses here -- the magnetic mount works great, and I haven't had any issues. To prevent scratching, I just slipped a piece of paper between the metal plate and the phone. I've done this with several different phones and have never had any scratches. For the OP3, I'm using one of the cases sold by OP.

I have a nilkin shell case with carbon back. Great thing is it has the metal plate built in. Should be able to find it on Amazon.

Here's what I have right now.
I used the vinyl skin to hold the metal plate in place. I had the fear of scratching the back as well, so I wrapped the metal plate in tape and stuck it under the skin.
Here's my little review: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69531217&postcount=582

using magnetic car mount with my OP3 without problems, go for it

Been using one for about 3 months now, with no problem
Running Android since 1.5..... Boosted OP3

Thanks for all the feedback guys. Much appreciated! Now to find that perfect case!