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DODOcase HARDcover for Nexus 7 (Smart Cover)

Hey guys my coworker showed me this case today and wanted to share it with you all!
It's the DODOcase HARDcover for the Nexus 7. It's almost like the treegloo cases but I like this one a little bit better. It looks nice and I like the fact that there isn't an entire wooden frame surrounding the device but instead it's held up by an adhesive. Very nice and slim as well.
It also has smart cover functionality.
Check it out at:
http://www.dodocase.com/products/hardcover-for-nexus-7
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Very nice, but it might be too late for me to cancel treegloo

Hmmm...$35 for the shell of a book and an adhesive? That seems really steep for something that wouldn't have much protection.
I got a treegloo for the same price and it comes with the wood frame, not to mention there were a crazy number of colors. I wonder if it's worth emailing them to see if they could make something like this...

Hexdecimal said:
Hmmm...$35 for the shell of a book and an adhesive? That seems really steep for something that wouldn't have much protection.
I got a treegloo for the same price and it comes with the wood frame, not to mention there were a crazy number of colors. I wonder if it's worth emailing them to see if they could make something like this...
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Lol!! My thoughts exactly. It doesn't have enough coverage around the tablet and if that's the highest it can go as a landscape stand, try again..

Ehhh, there is no protection for the N7 with this case. The idea of using a reusable adhesive doesn't appeal to me at all, I really don't want to have to wipe my case down with water so that it can keep getting sticky. Nor do I like the lack of customzation. I do however, really like the matching elastic band and liner.

This and a tpu case together would work but sadly I see them becoming extinct fairly soon.

Anyone tried ordering the Potenzo version of this case for the Nexus 7 yet? It has the full features as on the iPad versions.
http://shop.portenzo.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=bookcase-for-nexus

Can't justify this kinda of money for a case that offers little to no protection. Just because you can customize it doesn't make it worth $40-$50.

I'm willing to bet Apple will start suing Asus, Google for the smart cover tech. Stupid Apple!

vboyz103 said:
I'm willing to bet Apple will start suing Asus, Google for the smart cover tech. Stupid Apple!
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They have the patent on rectangle, they could always use it.
Now they just need to get the patents on, gyroscope, accelerometer, barometer, magnetic field, orientation, linear acceleration, ambient light, gravity and any of the other sensors in the Nexus 7...
As I see it, I understand why 55% of the manufacturers have agreed to pay Microsoft some sort of "licensing" fee..
It's like a block of merchants in the mall, that are being threatened by one of the larger anchor stores (apple) because they sell similar products and take potential customers away from them. Then comes in the local gang (microsoft) offering "protection" in exchange for extortion monies..
Allowing them in a sense to be protected by a larger portfolio of patents and deeper unified pockets.
Slide to unlock, voice actions, really?!

This case looks dope.

vboyz103 said:
I'm willing to bet Apple will start suing Asus, Google for the smart cover tech. Stupid Apple!
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Asus has been doing this for a while. My Asus Transformer has a magnet under the screen that turns it off and on. The Samsung Galaxy 10.1" had the same thing. Samsung even had a straight Smart Cover rip off and everything... and they DID get sued (the 3rd party company).
Laptops have been doing this for a long time now... and even Blackberry phones. Apple has nothing on this "tech" except maybe for the design (held on by magnets).

Probably one of the better looking cases that I've seen so far. Really tempted on purchased it. Just a little weary about the adhesive that is being used.
Hmm..just thought about this. Since there isn't a wood housing like the treeglo case. It can be repurposed for future 7" tablets.

vboyz103 said:
I'm willing to bet Apple will start suing Asus, Google for the smart cover tech. Stupid Apple!
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They were not the first ones to offer this functionality
BlackBerry had this with their holsters for years before iPhones or iPads every walked the face of the planet
Let's hope that reason and sensibility prevails

Check out Portenzo. Better than DODO and treegloo from what I read so far. Started a thread about it already.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1792226
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Does anyone have this case? I really like the design, I am just a bit concerned with the adhesive grip. Although I guess the elastic strap would help keep it in place while closed

I went ahead and ordered this case, I will post a little review once it comes in. If anyone is interested, they can use this code for 10% off: C120726-Q3XNPH7

Caved in and purchased one too. Hopefully it comes soon.
Also 10% discount code: C120726-DGNH4LK

Was going to purchase a dodo but decided I'm going with portenzo.
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nopsled- said:
Does anyone have this case? I really like the design, I am just a bit concerned with the adhesive grip. Although I guess the elastic strap would help keep it in place while closed
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There are three strips of a tape of sorts inside. It holds really well, I can tug on the tablet, shake the case, no problem.

Caseable Custom Case Review [Pics]

Caseable Nexus 7 Case Review
Ordered: 7/24
Received: 8/2
Previous Cases Owned:
Blurex Ultra Slim Folio [Smart Cover]
Belkin Folio Cover for Kindle Fire [No Smart Cover]
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The Good:
- Made Entirely from Recycled Materials
- Totally customizable
- Holds case firmly
- Elastic Strap holds firm
- Internal pocket for storage
- Buttons mostly accessible
The Bad:
- Made Entirely from Recycled Materials
- Adds a surprising bit of bulk (far less than the Blurex, but more than the Belkin)
- The Design Process vs. final product (more on that in a bit)
- Not a smart cover
The Unknown:
- Durability
Review:
I love the XDA forums around the time of a device launch. Yeah, you get an influx of short term users and forum complaints, but the place overall reflects the unadulterated joy of geek-fanboy-ism in a primarily positive way. Moreso than most of the internet.
As we all watched accessories roll in, I decided this would be the "pricier" case I decided to take the plunge on in hopes it would be my "final" case. I am an obsessive customizer/tinkerer, so it was a pretty easy decision. I decided on a pretty simple design that I thought would compliment my overall device theme (at least for the time being).
This is largely where my biggest complaint comes in, which I think is demonstrated by the screenshot below:
It is important to note that I chose to have the order altered to incorporate the black strap (as opposed to the white), however the overall base color is simply not similar. I didn't agonize over the design, and used stock background as opposed to a provided image file, so I definitely did not take full advantage of the customization - but still feel the colors don't match up particularly well.
That said, the print is high quality (especially given that all the imagery I provided had a fair degree of transparency to it, I wasn't sure it would turn out the greatest), the sturdy feeling recycled neoprene has a nice worn texture to it, and in general I still think it is an incredibly attractive case.
The fill seems to be some sort of either recycled cardboard, pressboard, or plastic. It does flex easily, but doesn't feel bent easily (if that makes sense). Overall, this is an area where only time will tell, but I'd say I'm leaning on the optimistic side. It certainly does not feel as though it's about to fall apart, and the stitching on the neoprene is absolutely top of the line. Incredibly well done.
The lack of smart cover functionality is a bit disappointing, however, I had no expectation it would have one when I ordered it. There was no mention of it on the site, anywhere, and I did not choose to clarify. I had purchased the Blurex smart case immediately on ordering my N7, and when I ordered this case decided if necessary, I would do a bit of surgery with an exacto knife to extract the magnet. I will update this thread with my success to this end, but it is certainly encouraging to have the pocket sewn inside already, as I'm fairly certain it will be simple to stitch the magnet into this case.
tl;dr aka Final Thoughts:
At $40, this was not necessarily a cheap case, but in my opinion very reasonably priced. Turnaround time was definitely satisfactory, and my interactions with their customer service department were very prompt and courteous. It holds very comfortably in the hand.
While it would be foolish to estimate how it will wear over time, I feel like it's going to hold up just fine for my use.

Looks nice! For $40 that didn't sport a smart cover/magnet option....kinda suXors IMO
But I do like the look and it doesn't look very bulky at all. I'd be on the fence on this one but because of the lack of the smart cover, that would be a pass on my book. But I know some who don't like the smart cover option, this may appeal to them.

kpjimmy said:
Looks nice! For $40 that didn't sport a smart cover/magnet option....kinda suXors IMO
But I do like the look and it doesn't look very bulky at all. I'd be on the fence on this one but because of the lack of the smart cover, that would be a pass on my book. But I know some who don't like the smart cover option, this may appeal to them.
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In reality, it's not that bulky - I just feel like adding any bulk to sleeker devices like this kind of ruins the form factor - so it's not just this case, I struggle with almost all of them.
The smart cover will likely be a deal breaker for a lot of people. My advice to anyone considering ordering one of these is simply to contact them and see if they have any plans on implementing the magnet in future designs. They replied to my email within 24 hours, were very courteous, and I imagine it's something they more than likely do plan on implementing. I'm just an early adopter
And I don't mind hacking my own together. We've got a sewing machine, fabric, and a magnet already - why not? :laugh:

If you want a smart cover, just download an app to do the job.

Troute said:
If you want a smart cover, just download an app to do the job.
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True, that's an option, but I prefer the reliability of a hardware solution, particularly when I already have the hardware.

I know someone who used to work at Caseable. I got a free custom Touchpad case (technically iPad case, but it fits the same) because of it. Never used it though. As much as I liked my custom design, it wasn't really a 'case'. Just a book-like cover, and a strap in each corner to secure it. I'd rather have something that snaps onto the back of the device like most cases.

I am waiting for mine to arrive, I thought the corners were rounded? It looks nothing like in the pictures on their site!
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Solange82200 said:
I am waiting for mine to arrive, I thought the corners were rounded? It looks nothing like in the pictures on their site!
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http://www.caseable.com/custom-google-nexus-7-case
Looks pretty close to me?

Yeah it does there... When I ordered mine there were different pictures in that spot, showing a blue and orange one, as well as the pink colorful one I ordered, and those looked narrower across and with more rounded corners, the way it does in the image where you choose the pattern. I still can't wait to get mine though, I'm sure ill still like it (and will add my own magnet of course)
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Solange82200 said:
Yeah it does there... When I ordered mine there were different pictures in that spot, showing a blue and orange one, as well as the pink colorful one I ordered, and those looked narrower across and with more rounded corners, the way it does in the image where you choose the pattern. I still can't wait to get mine though, I'm sure ill still like it (and will add my own magnet of course)
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I think I know the shot you are talking about - maybe was on there around day one?
Definitely a bit different, and way different than the design app makes it look for sure.
On playing with it throughout the day, though, I definitely think I am pretty happy. My gripes are largely superficial to this point.
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Design, anyone?

So I was really impressed by the Galaxy Nexus' design, the curved screen, it looks and feels great in the hand, unlike any other, I tell you. But I had to give up on it because I couldn't live with the purple tint issue (and several other issues). Now that the Nexus 4 is here, only time will tell if it also has some of those weird issues ready to greet you as soon as you open the box. But even if it is perfect in every way, there's one aspect of it that no one has talked about... The Design.
You see, the Galaxy Nexus was a beautifully designed phone (keeping its hardware specs and other issues aside). The Nexus 4 looks like a plain old smartphone (haven't seen it in reality tho, have seen only pictures like most of you guys). It looks like an iPhone tbh (a poorly designed iPhone) . The design is a real dealbreaker for me (but that's just me, dunno about anyone else). But still, considering it's the next Nexus phone, and priced at just $299, one may overlook the poor design anyway and get it already (considering there are no issues or challenges like those we saw in several GNex units).
So, what do you think of the design of Nexus 4? Like it in terms of design? Disappointed? Yes, I'm comparing it to the GNex, because it's a successor to that. What about you?

Funny, I see most people talking about how crappy the GNex looked, and how beautiful they think the Nexus4 looks. Personally, I think it looks amazing (albeit the glass back worries me a bit)

iPhoneNexus said:
So, what do you think of the design of Nexus 4?
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The GNexus looked like #%$! with the curved screen and hump on the back. An OCD'ers worst nightmare!
The Nexus 4 is a slice of heaven compared to the GNexus.

The Nexus 4 still has a curved screen, just in a different, far better, way

iPhoneNexus said:
You see, the Galaxy Nexus was a beautifully designed phone (keeping its hardware specs and other issues aside). The Nexus 4 looks like a plain old smartphone (haven't seen it in reality tho, have seen only pictures like most of you guys). It looks like an iPhone tbh (a poorly designed iPhone) . The design is a real dealbreaker for me (but that's just me, dunno about anyone else). But still, considering it's the next Nexus phone, and priced at just $299, one may overlook the poor design anyway and get it already (considering there are no issues or challenges like those we saw in several GNex units).
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what are you talking about GNex and N4 have rhe same front (nearly) xD
and please tell me which part looks like an iPhone?
Softwsre buttons? curved design? bigger size? or the different ratio?
imo it is a desinging MASTERPIECE by Matias , including the back and front
at 299 dollar im not overlooking the poor design, im getting a desing MUCH better than any phone ever

Thanks for the replies. Like I said, I have only seen the pictures (well there's your problem!), and I'm comparing it to the GNex (ha, another problem!). But it seems most (if not all) of you fine folks really like the design. Guess I'd like it too, but only after I'll see the phone in person.

iPhoneNexus said:
The Nexus 4 looks like a plain old smartphone...
It looks like an iPhone tbh (a poorly designed iPhone) . The design is a real dealbreaker for me...
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When the screen is off all smart phones look the same to me. A black slab.......

http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/1...e-bar-for-design-materials-and-build-quality/
As the author of this ^ article puts it right, "Well the Gnex looks like it just walked out of a garbage heap when compared to the N4." Just look at the two side by side.
I feel in love with it in the first sight. Been researching WP8 for the last 4 months. But just one look was enough to tell me, this is it. Mind you, at that time, I didn't even know about the specs..the looks plainly just did it for me..

dc211 said:
When the screen is off all smart phones look the same to me. A black slab.......
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what if i told you...
not all smartphones are not black?

Pfft this phone is god. Google about time seriously but I will say this its gonna be a major let down if something is wrong with it.
Honestly I never liked Samsung build quality if you squeeze them they creak like a cheap remote control and HTC is not even worth talking about the iPhone 4 has superior build quality then any android phone this looks to be even just as good if not better. If you watch Google demo the phone they know it owns
I'm sure with Samsung they were still call in some shots because Samsung is big now but Google was like screw that plastic **** for 700 dollars or whatever stupid price they charge for a plastic handset
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barmanham said:
Pfft this phone is god. Google about time seriously but I will say this its gonna be a major let down if something is wrong with it.
Honestly I never liked Samsung build quality if you squeeze them they creak like a cheap remote control and HTC is not even worth talking about the iPhone 4 has superior build quality then any android phone this looks to be even just as good if not better. If you watch Google demo the phone they know it owns
I'm sure with Samsung they were still call in some shots because Samsung is big now but Google was like screw that plastic **** for 700 dollars or whatever stupid price they charge for a plastic handset
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exactly. I could never understand the hype around Samsung. They have the cheapest hardware for the most expensive price tag. Somehow it never made any sense to me. This, on the other hand looks classy. The price is perfect and it has a pure Google experience.

circleofomega said:
exactly. I could never understand the hype around Samsung. They have the cheapest hardware for the most expensive price tag. Somehow it never made any sense to me. This, on the other hand looks classy. The price is perfect and it has a pure Google experience.
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samsung has nice designs/styling with AMAZING marketing. samsung is the apple of the android world
people who know nothing about phones will run around saying the s3 is the best phone ever, without even knowing the spec differences between the s3, one x, nexus 4, etc

Lol when I first saw the video by verge, matias duarte takes the nexus 4 out from the cover and I swear the god my eyes went like (0.0)
This is the device I was looking for now shut up and take my money
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Not to mention Samsung gimped all the nexus they had its part googles fault but I think mostly Samsung all were worst spec then there counterpart
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Honestly, I think the Nexus 4 takes the top spot of best looking smart phone to date.
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I always thought the GNex looked like butt. I think the N4 looks sexxy though.

Ngo93 said:
Honestly, I think the Nexus 4 takes the top spot of best looking smart phone to date.
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No, that crown definitely belongs to Apple with the iPhone 4 design. Even to this day I feel as if it's one of the best looking phones out there.
The nexus 4 is no slacker though. I if you think about it, it's taken a lot of design cues from the iPhone 4 design and improved upon them. Glass on both sides, single band around the sides etc.
Sent from my One X

enviii said:
No, that crown definitely belongs to Apple with the iPhone 4 design. Even to this day I feel as if it's one of the best looking phones out there.
The nexus 4 is no slacker though. I if you think about it, it's taken a lot of design cues from the iPhone 4 design and improved upon them. Glass on both sides, single band around the sides etc.
Sent from my One X
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Well each have their preference. iPhone4 isn't comfortable to hold. I also throw up at any iPhone I see, so there you go.

enviii said:
The nexus 4 is no slacker though. I if you think about it, it's taken a lot of design cues from the iPhone 4 design and improved upon them. Glass on both sides, single band around the sides etc.
Sent from my One X
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Nexus 4 didnt take any pointers from iCrap...
the edges of N4 are curved outwards to not bear the brunt on glass...
also, iPhone isnt the only phone with glass/aluminium on its back there are alot more phones out there! don tell me apple even patented glass technology
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what if i told you...
not all smartphones are not black?
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They are then just black slabs with a little bit of color around them.

feels like a cheap tablet vs my GTab 7.7

Got my 32G+HPSA Nexus7 yesterday and boy was I disappointed: it feels
like a cheap piece of plastic compared to my Galaxy Tab 7.7.
Problems:
- thicker than my 1-year old gtab 7.7
- huge bezel, small screen: lots of wasted real-estate, an 8" screen
could easily have been fitted in that case
- no forward-facing camera
- no phone function (I knew that, but still, how much would it cost to
add it, and really convenient when travelling to put a 'local' SIM)
- bad screen, washed out colors, nowhere near the crispness and quality
of a Gtab 7.7
I will keep it though for my kids, but it's a let down.

If you don't like it then return it. Simple as that.

eXecuter.bin said:
If you don't like it then return it. Simple as that.
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Yup agreed, too many whingers and whiners.
Slag it off then say "oh well I'll keep it for the dog/cat/child"
Have issues send it back and don't darken our door, simples!
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I smell bullcrap! Pffttt!
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD

There have been too many "my gtab is better than the **** n7" lately, which is suspicious...
And by the way... There are 3g models of the n7 !
I'll think this are trolling post and gonna star reporting them... If you think the tab is better than the n7 and wanna start a thread about it, do it so in the tab section, not in n7's
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I personally think the nexus 7 is beast. I also have a Toshiba thrive and I love my nexus way more. Well maybe because I have always been a big fan of Google design devices. Ooh yea it does not feel cheap.
Sent on my rocken Nexus 7

Hey,
nexus 7 has front camera and as you've bought the hspa+ version it supports 3g.
BS.

A quad core, pure Android, Google flagship, cheap as hell tab is worse than some dual core, laggy as hell, plasticky Sammy tab ? Not to mention receiving timely updates from Google as well as running pure Android (probably 4.2 at this point) out of the box while the 7.7" is probably stuck on HC/ICS ??? People like you amaze me .
1. 3G version = Calls are possible, but requires some work done on your part, which judging by your attitude, seems as good of an idea as just doing nothing.
2. Huge bezel = Ideal for holding, especially when reading.
3. Washed out colours = I agree but honestly, are you going to use the tab or just put some flowery wallpaper and show everyone "Oooooo loook how crisp my display is !" for brag rights ? I have a One X so I know the feeling, but I want to use the tab, not stare and judge how beautiful and crisp the colors are.
4. No front facing camera = I think you meant rear. And seriously, do you people realise how stupid taking pics with a tab makes you look ?
Honestly, this is how stupid taking pics with a tab makes you look like
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Want to take pics, get a camera phone or get a camera...

RohinZaraki said:
A quad core, pure Android, Google flagship, cheap as hell tab is worse than some dual core, laggy as hell, plasticky Sammy tab ? Not to mention receiving timely updates from Google as well as running pure Android (probably 4.2 at this point) out of the box while the 7.7" is probably stuck on HC/ICS ??? People like you amaze me .
1. 3G version = Calls are possible, but requires some work done on your part, which judging by your attitude, seems as good of an idea as just doing nothing.
2. Huge bezel = Ideal for holding, especially when reading.
3. Washed out colours = I agree but honestly, are you going to use the tab or just put some flowery wallpaper and show everyone "Oooooo loook how crisp my display is !" for brag rights ? I have a One X so I know the feeling, but I want to use the tab, not stare and judge how beautiful and crisp the colors are.
4. No front facing camera = I think you meant rear. And seriously, do you people realise how stupid taking pics with a tab makes you look ?
Honestly, this is how stupid taking pics with a tab makes you look like
Want to take pics, get a camera phone or get a camera...
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So true.
Sent on my rocken Nexus 7

If they put an 8" display on it, it wouldn't be a 7 inch tablet... that's kinda the point isn't it? Also the N7 has a smaller screen with greater dpi, so there's no way it's not as crisp or crisper.
And I'll say it again, if you put anything else next to Super Amoled, you are going to complain about it. It's a fact of life.
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I'm willing to bet that Asus & Google are beyond the drawing board stages of planning for the next launch of Nexus 7 - Gen II or the "7X" or whatever - with enhanced features ...
As for looks & feels, just waiting for Louis Vuitton, Coach or Burberry to release their designer cover for the Nexus series including the N7 - slip yours into one and "pimp" it.
Meanwhile, my el cheapo N7 is snuggly inside an eForcity rotating cover b/c not feeling like paying local superstore $39.99 USD for a case, yet all of them made in China - just like the rest of those products sold by the "i" OS - ever heard of Foxconn in Shenzhen - it's not the skin that matter, rather what's beneath the fancy shell. PQ on this over Skype is amazingly clear enough - and, over "Google Talk" for the matter - it's all subjective, isn't it as far as "look & feel" go, just saying ...

Letitride said:
I'm willing to bet that Asus & Google are beyond the drawing board stages of planning for the next launch of Nexus 7 - Gen II or the "7X" or whatever - with enhanced features ...
As for looks & feels, just waiting for Louis Vuitton, Coach or Burberry to release their designer cover for the Nexus series including the N7 - slip yours into one and "pimp" it.
Meanwhile, my el cheapo N7 is snuggly inside an eForcity rotating cover b/c not feeling like paying local superstore $39.99 USD for a case, yet all of them made in China - just like the rest of those products sold by the "i" OS - ever heard of Foxconn in Shenzhen - it's not the skin that matter, rather what's beneath the fancy shell. PQ on this over Skype is amazingly clear enough - and, over "Google Talk" for the matter - it's all subjective, isn't it as far as "look & feel" go, just saying ...
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zafu said:
Got my 32G+HPSA Nexus7 yesterday and boy was I disappointed: it feels
like a cheap piece of plastic compared to my Galaxy Tab 7.7.
Problems:
- thicker than my 1-year old gtab 7.7
- huge bezel, small screen: lots of wasted real-estate, an 8" screen
could easily have been fitted in that case
- no forward-facing camera
- no phone function (I knew that, but still, how much would it cost to
add it, and really convenient when travelling to put a 'local' SIM)
- bad screen, washed out colors, nowhere near the crispness and quality
of a Gtab 7.7
I will keep it though for my kids, but it's a let down.
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Point?

I have samsung 7.7 for a year and for me its still best android tablet ever produces..ipad mini was just copy of tab 7.7 but nexus 7 is newer ..has better cpy then 7.7 and its just good enough for the masses..i love mu nexys 7 bit i also love that "old" samsung 7.7..i use them both.
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And how much did you pay for that GTab 7.7?
****in yodel.

zafu said:
Got my 32G+HPSA Nexus7 yesterday and boy was I disappointed: it feels
like a cheap piece of plastic compared to my Galaxy Tab 7.7.
Problems:
- thicker than my 1-year old gtab 7.7
- huge bezel, small screen: lots of wasted real-estate, an 8" screen
could easily have been fitted in that case
- no forward-facing camera
- no phone function (I knew that, but still, how much would it cost to
add it, and really convenient when travelling to put a 'local' SIM)
- bad screen, washed out colors, nowhere near the crispness and quality
of a Gtab 7.7
I will keep it though for my kids, but it's a let down.
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A lot of BS. Of course, some things are better on it but guess what. I checked its price and it still costs 350 for Wi-Fi only version. Sorry, but that's a little too much for me to pay for a tab with outdated SoC, stuck on ICS forever and no fully bug free custom ROM because of lack of Exynos support. If it would have been 150 I might have thougt about it.
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zafu said:
Got my 32G+HPSA Nexus7 yesterday and boy was I disappointed: it feels
like a cheap piece of plastic compared to my Galaxy Tab 7.7.
Problems:
- thicker than my 1-year old gtab 7.7
- huge bezel, small screen: lots of wasted real-estate, an 8" screen
could easily have been fitted in that case
- no forward-facing camera
- no phone function (I knew that, but still, how much would it cost to
add it, and really convenient when travelling to put a 'local' SIM)
- bad screen, washed out colors, nowhere near the crispness and quality
of a Gtab 7.7
I will keep it though for my kids, but it's a let down.
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As I thought, a hidden message in his text!

zafu said:
it feels like a cheap piece of plastic
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That's the whole point: it is a *much* cheaper piece of plastic than most others tablets.
The price is what makes it such an amazing bargain :good:

For God sake Samsung...

Why cant they do something better than the crappy chrome plastic around the bezel.
My Note 2 and Note 3 look dented and crap because of this poverty spec feature. Now the S5 has it too
All i want is some premium built quality and better speakers on this phone and it would be perfect.
For £550 we should get it, I cant live with IPS LCD so i have to go with Samsung.
Its like an abusive relationship this is. I cant live with it and i cant leave either.

I would gladly take the plastic over a poor screen.
I don't understand *****ing about the plastics I put a case on all my phones (and have never broken a phone and have had a cell phone for 15 years). I'd be *****ing about how the finger print scanner, heart rate monitor and the camera blur gimik doesn't work all that well.
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bucket81 said:
I would gladly take the plastic over a poor screen.
I don't understand *****ing about the plastics I put a case on all my phones (and have never broken a phone and have had a cell phone for 15 years). I'd be *****ing about how the finger print scanner, heart rate monitor and the camera blur gimik doesn't work all that well.
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i hate cases personally.
i have tempered glass and thats it.
Chrome plastic belongs on children's play jewellery not a £550 phone. They should have made the edge Stainless steel or something like that.

irzero said:
Why cant they do something better than the crappy chrome plastic around the bezel.
My Note 2 and Note 3 look dented and crap because of this poverty spec feature. Now the S5 has it too
All i want is some premium built quality and better speakers on this phone and it would be perfect.
For £550 we should get it, I cant live with IPS LCD so i have to go with Samsung.
Its like an abusive relationship this is. I cant live with it and i cant leave either.
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Just because a phone is made out of aluminium doesn't mean the quality is better. My HTC one still get dented when I drop it. It has scratch mark as well. It's also heavier and more slippery to hold.

I agree.
When I saw the S5 I hated the chrome bezels.
SO SO SO UGLY.
Seriously.
Also thought the same when I saw the Note 3 for the first time.
Looks like an old design instead of a modern and fresh one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0SAUaXfRWI

irzero said:
Why cant they do something better than the crappy chrome plastic around the bezel.
My Note 2 and Note 3 look dented and crap because of this poverty spec feature. Now the S5 has it too
All i want is some premium built quality and better speakers on this phone and it would be perfect.
For £550 we should get it, I cant live with IPS LCD so i have to go with Samsung.
Its like an abusive relationship this is. I cant live with it and i cant leave either.
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Buy a Moto X, we got enough whining in other threads y'know...

irzero said:
Why cant they do something better than the crappy chrome plastic around the bezel.
My Note 2 and Note 3 look dented and crap because of this poverty spec feature. Now the S5 has it too
All i want is some premium built quality and better speakers on this phone and it would be perfect.
For £550 we should get it, I cant live with IPS LCD so i have to go with Samsung.
Its like an abusive relationship this is. I cant live with it and i cant leave either.
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Just go back to a flip phone.
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barondebxl said:
Just go back to a flip phone.
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Or maybe this
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It has an AMOLED screen...

dandroid13 said:
Or maybe this
It has an AMOLED screen...
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dandroid13 said:
Or maybe this
It has an AMOLED screen...
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Even better
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barondebxl said:
Even better
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better than the s5 for sure

bucket81 said:
I would gladly take the plastic over a poor screen.
I don't understand *****ing about the plastics I put a case on all my phones (and have never broken a phone and have had a cell phone for 15 years). I'd be *****ing about how the finger print scanner, heart rate monitor and the camera blur gimik doesn't work all that well.
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I do agree about the chrome paint though, it's unnecessary, a rubbery matte black like on the Nexus 4 would give better grip. That chrome paint will be the first to go, the glass front and the rugged back will stay the same a lot longer.

The plastic bezel is my biggest pet peeve with the device. Sadly very few of the S5 cases cover it either.

barondebxl said:
Even better
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Double quote

hello00 said:
better than the s5 for sure
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Whatever makes you feel good
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A, Samsung doesn't read this forum. The Samsung complaint forms can be found on their website.
B, I've dropped bounced and handled my Note 3 more times than I care to remember. Mine is still entirely unblemished. So you're doing soemthing wrong, or the PH value of your skin is far too high.

irzero said:
i hate cases personally.
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Then don't buy it. It's that easy.

barondebxl said:
Just go back to a flip phone.
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Or an iphone 5S.
I own them all and by far the iphone has the best build quality in and out, bar none.
Too bad it doesn't run android!
The HTC One feels better in hand (the M8 could be used as a deadly weapon in the hands of a skilled tosser, seriously!) but I see differences in quality from sample to sample unfortunately.
As far as making the S5 with a metal chassis, it may have better appeal but you just cannot wrap the current design in metal. Unless you don't mind serious signal issues!
If you want the phone looking new (and really this applies to ANY phone) you should wrap it in a case. Granted the iphone4 was probably the best for staying like new naked. Until you dropped it and shattered the glass. :laugh:
The S5 does feel cheap because it's light. Like most things technical, the average person believes they are better if they are heavy. I don't mind the "bandaid" back cover to be honest. It's grippy. The glossy cover of the S4 may have been sleeker but it's a fingerprint magnet and shows scratches easily.
When it comes to something you carry, remember the heavier it is, the harder it falls. This is why a lightweight phone can survive drops better than a brick of a device.

irzero said:
Why cant they do something better than the crappy chrome plastic around the bezel.
My Note 2 and Note 3 look dented and crap because of this poverty spec feature. Now the S5 has it too
All i want is some premium built quality and better speakers on this phone and it would be perfect.
For £550 we should get it, I cant live with IPS LCD so i have to go with Samsung.
Its like an abusive relationship this is. I cant live with it and i cant leave either.
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Honestly, I like everything about the S5. It's perfect! Don't see why people complain so much about it.

All you people b!tching and whining, the back is removable and therefore replaceable. Go on eBay/Amazon and search S5 backs, or buy another phone. End of thread/discussion...