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Nexus 7 has a smart cover sensor.

Just saw this on Engadget
Seems like it has a smart cover sensor. Looks like we might get a ipad style cover in the future
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=wx30f6XV-Bk

Note that Apple has a patent on the smart cover.
You might have to add your own magnet and hope Apple does not find out.

rmm200 said:
Note that Apple has a patent on the smart cover.
You might have to add your own magnet and hope Apple does not find out.
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Ok we will call it "Cover7" or "Intelli-Cover"
Eat that apple

rmm200 said:
Note that Apple has a patent on the smart cover.
You might have to add your own magnet and hope Apple does not find out.
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Is there anything they haven't patented? Maybe Air? Life Itself?

CooLoserTech said:
Ok we will call it "Cover7" or "Intelli-Cover"
Eat that apple
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That's not how patents work.

Kas206 said:
Just saw this on Engadget
Seems like it has a smart cover sensor. Looks like we might get a ipad style cover in the future
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=wx30f6XV-Bk
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Already being discussed in the Accessories section. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28616314&postcount=6

its on the wrong side, the covers hinge is on that side if its the same cover as on the play store

rmm200 said:
Note that Apple has a patent on the smart cover.
You might have to add your own magnet and hope Apple does not find out.
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My thoughts exactly, will mod the factory cover with a magnet.

It is near the pogo pins, so may have some dock associated function.

Kas206 said:
Is there anything they haven't patented? Maybe Air? Life Itself?
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Macbook Air. iLife.

What's next? iandroid the new fresh apple idea...then they can sue google for making android devices
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Apple doesn't hold this patent, because Blackberry's could do it before Apple started using it.

rmm200 said:
Note that Apple has a patent on the smart cover.
You might have to add your own magnet and hope Apple does not find out.
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You cannot patent "Magnet unlocks screen". That is far too board. It would need to be a specific exact way of doing so.
If they are allowed that, then I am allowed to patent phone chargers.

TrevSo said:
Macbook Air. iLife.
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That made me laugh.

Locklear308 said:
You cannot patent "Magnet unlocks screen". That is far too board. It would need to be a specific exact way of doing so.
If they are allowed that, then I am allowed to patent phone chargers.
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I don't know. In my opinion that is a good hardware idea and should be patented,with more specifics rather than just stating a magnet.
But if what the person above says is true about blackberry doing it first then no they shouldn't be able to patent it.
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beanfarmer said:
its on the wrong side, the covers hinge is on that side if its the same cover as on the play store
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Not if they put the magnet on the side near the hing. This could also get around apples patent issue. Once the covers open the the magnet would still be far enough away not to effect it. It would still work the same.

This guy is probably just frying his LCD screen controller or something like that, that happens to be in
The bottom left corner of the tablet. Rofl
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rmm200 said:
Note that Apple has a patent on the smart cover.
You might have to add your own magnet and hope Apple does not find out.
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They dont actually, not in the manner in which you suggest at least. As far as patents go, and especially Apple patents their patent in regards to the smart cover is not at all broad and doesn't attempt to cover the entire smart cover like you say as if to suggest anything that covers the screen with a material and comes in various infringes on it, and if you throw in a magnet than you are really pushing it. Not at all, first and most obvious the tech. has been around, blackberry used it before apple in their cases to sleep the phone and display instantly upon sliding it into their cases and laptops long before that used magnets when closing to sleep/hibernate and just powersave the screen. Apples patent in RE: Smart covers is only for magnets to the degree they are used in the smart cover to attatch the cover to the device quickly and easily and have it automatically align and snap in and also allowing the the cover to be easily removed with ha certain amount of force but stay attatched and secured. Anyway point being there is no way even Apple would attempt to say they have this patented. I feel like theyve got enough crazy stuff patented to not need to throw ones in that they actually dont have. here is the details of their actual smart cover patent. http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/20/apple-snags-a-patent-for-the-smart-covers-magnetic-know-how/

The N7 is said to have a Hall effect sensor, so it should support 'smart covers'.

Kas206 said:
Is there anything they haven't patented? Maybe Air? Life Itself?
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good one.

nexus 7 smart covercase! 9.98 us

http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Multi...342249803&sr=8-1&keywords=roocase+for+nexus+7
good deal on this!

definitely like the case, but would want to wait until it (hopefully) gets amazon prime free shipping

To anyones knowledge are there any other "smart" cases besides this?
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bballer71418 said:
To anyones knowledge are there any other "smart" cases besides this?
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i'd like to know as well. the case that the OP mentioned can't be shipped to canada

Meh. I'm gonna wait for a real leather one.

Another smart case is the Asus case (the one in the play store)

sm_x said:
Another smart case is the Asus case (the one in the play store)
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Source?
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upstandingcitizen said:
Source?
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I would stay away from ROO cases. I had one for my Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 white and it left two marks on the back of it, where it seemed to have rubbed the finish off.

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http://usa.asus.com/News/82X3sMt2tbBLf6xN/
it doesn't explicitly describe the features of the case, but they're called smart covers

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looks nice...
and it is not expensive at all...

just lou said:
Meh. I'm gonna wait for a real leather one.
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I like this guy. Deadmau5 pic and demanding genuine leather! I'm hoping for a case from these guys: http://www.vajacases.com/ - Got one for my PlayBook last year and it's awesome.
Shame they got shipped and delivered to the UK first yet there are very few accessories released here yet. Will be a while until we have a genuine leather case with the 'smart' magnetic bit.

that case has been on sale for years. it's so ugly. Giant leather bondage strap holding down your nexus 7? ugly.

I picked up a leather smart case similar to this one at Big Lots for $8.00. High quality material ! They have lots of 7" case options there for a budget price......scrarch resistant screen protectors , stylus pens , bluetooth speakers etc....
BigLots. com serach the left hand side by ELECTRONICS to see their tablet stuff.

I say patience is a virtue. We all know the tablet for what it is. You either like it or you don't. Most of us have already pre--ordered and are waiting for them to arrive right now.
As far as the caes go, I'd rather feel what they're like in my hand. Via pictures of cases online, 10 look great for ipad and other devices, however only 1-2 actually feel and function as nice as they seem to be described and pictured online.(not cheap feeling, or feeling like they'l literally fall apart, lacking features cleverly not pictured, etc.

EvilDeadFan said:
I say patience is a virtue. We all know the tablet for what it is. You either like it or you don't. Most of us have already pre--ordered and are waiting for them to arrive right now.
As far as the caes go, I'd rather feel what they're like in my hand. Via pictures of cases online, 10 look great for ipad and other devices, however only 1-2 actually feel and function as nice as they seem to be described and pictured online.(not cheap feeling, or feeling like they'l literally fall apart, lacking features cleverly not pictured, etc.
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Such a perfect deal. Such a bloody shame they don't ship to Canada

Just ordered mine today!
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For me none of the cover/cases on Amazon (I was at the local Best Buy to take a look at 7" stuff) are aesthetically pleasing. I ordered a "padded pouch" off Etsy.com and I'm gonna get a sturdy "case" when one becomes available.

coleshill121 said:
I like this guy. Deadmau5 pic and demanding genuine leather! I'm hoping for a case from these guys: http://www.vajacases.com/ - Got one for my PlayBook last year and it's awesome.
Shame they got shipped and delivered to the UK first yet there are very few accessories released here yet. Will be a while until we have a genuine leather case with the 'smart' magnetic bit.
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Wow, those Vaja cases look cool. Way too pricey though.

you lost me at vegan leather.

iPad like cases/covers

I, like most of you, am pretty underwhelmed at the quality of cases and covers available for the Nexus 7. Everything I've seen looks extremely bulking and makes the device look terrible. Does anyone know of any case that doesn't make the device look terrible. I just want something that has the smart unlock feature and that can fold to make a stand. The official case from google does none of those and I'm very disappointed in them. Though, I guess it was a lawsuit waiting to happen with Apple I guess

streetlightman said:
I, like most of you, am pretty underwhelmed at the quality of cases and covers available for the Nexus 7. Everything I've seen looks extremely bulking and makes the device look terrible. Does anyone know of any case that doesn't make the device look terrible. I just want something that has the smart unlock feature and that can fold to make a stand. The official case from google does none of those and I'm very disappointed in them. Though, I guess it was a lawsuit waiting to happen with Apple I guess
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1792355
Right now; this is the best I've seen.

Yes,
http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Portfo...43077846&sr=1-22&keywords=poetic+case+nexus+7
As the dude above me said. I've got my pre-order in as well.

This is an interesting option that will be available in a month. What do you all think about it?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbUram5SMng&feature=youtube_gdata_player
http://www.flipsteady.com
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Uh60m Pilot said:
This is an interesting option that will be available in a month. What do you all think about it?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbUram5SMng&feature=youtube_gdata_player
http://www.flipsteady.com
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I love the idea, and Isaiah seems like a good guy that I'd like to support. My only worry is wear on the stress points of the material that's being used to cover the panels. Will it split or wear holes through where it flexes or supports weight?

Uh60m Pilot said:
This is an interesting option that will be available in a month. What do you all think about it?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbUram5SMng&feature=youtube_gdata_player
http://www.flipsteady.com
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They look good, but they look like $25 cases, but they seem to sell for $60. If this is a lot cheaper, I'd go for it.

hullbay said:
Yes,
http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Portfo...43077846&sr=1-22&keywords=poetic+case+nexus+7
As the dude above me said. I've got my pre-order in as well.
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This seems to be the one I'm going to get. It's $20 now, but says it is regularly $40. I'd like to see some reviews first but it seems it will work well. I wonder if the price will stay $20 or shoot up?

player911 said:
This seems to be the one I'm going to get. It's $20 now, but says it is regularly $40. I'd like to see some reviews first but it seems it will work well. I wonder if the price will stay $20 or shoot up?
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Normally prices on Amazon do not change after the cover is released. I did notice that the slim fit cover for moko changed by a few dollars after launch but nothing drastic. That could have also been because they did 2 recalls on it It is however a risk you take.
As for me I am waiting for some reviews.
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Best nexus 7 case?

What is the best nexus 7 case that you can buy as of right now?
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xboxguy9611 said:
What is the best nexus 7 case that you can buy as of right now?
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This question is subjective. Like beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
I am sure you have seen the myriad of threads and posts about cases. Have you seen them?
Is this your first tablet? If not did you use a case with your previous one? And were you happy with it?
Are you curious about a certain case? What makes you ask the question, really...I mean your answer is out there. In other words, the answer you seek is the one you answer yourself.

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What is the best nexus 7 case that you can buy as of right now?
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This thing is my favorite, personally. It's cheap. Durable as hell. Wakes and puts the device to sleep with the flap. Can be turned into a stand, and it don't look half bad. :laugh: It's all your choice, but I would look at this one if I was you.

Ya it is my first tablet
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Too soon to call it bro, it also depends on your price limit.
I'd say a few weeks and you'll have more formidable options.

AFAinHD said:
This thing is my favorite, personally. It's cheap. Durable as hell. Wakes and puts the device to sleep with the flap. Can be turned into a stand, and it don't look half bad. :laugh: It's all your choice, but I would look at this one if I was you.
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Wait, what case is this?
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Soooo many case threads... maybe there should be a "which case is worst" thread. Don't like the one I bought on Ebay here. The fit in the portrait direction is not great, slides up and down about .25", so the camera gets covered easily. Also has no hole for the side mic, so mic pick up is questionable. Also the thickness of leather prevents a finger slide right to the edge of the screen. No auto-off. I wouldn't buy it again or recommend it to anyone.

It absolutely depends on whether a case offers functions or features that would give you more opportunity to use your tablet.
I typically get cases for my devices so that I am not as concerned about breaking it while out and about. I am also often in situations where it is best to be discreet about using an electronic device.
Something else to consider is how the case will impair the experience of using your device as opposed to having no case on it. One of my biggest gripes with cases in general for touchscreen devices is how many of them encroach on the screen surface, so I go for the usually higher cost cases that put more thought into how the device is secured into the case without putting anything on the screen surface. When I say that they encroach on the screen surface, I do not necessarily mean that they hinder viewing, but that they cover the unused edges of the screen, and that happens to be where I prefer to grip with my thumb, and I prefer the feel of the glass under my thumb rather than leather, cloth, microsuede or whatever else.
Those are just my personal rules when hunting for cases for my devices.

This case almost makes it, if only the back was black, and that stand popped off.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Case-for-Go...ccessories&hash=item3cc94fd770#ht_6135wt_1116

AFAinHD said:
This thing is my favorite, personally. It's cheap. Durable as hell. Wakes and puts the device to sleep with the flap. Can be turned into a stand, and it don't look half bad. :laugh: It's all your choice, but I would look at this one if I was you.
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Somehow my link got deleted but here it is http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Multi...id=1344054789&sr=8-1&keywords=nexus+7+roocase. This is the best case I have seen. And its cheap.
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Just got the blurex case... love it!

Man the good cases are taking forever to come out

Poetic Case
This is the case I ordered. It a smart case and fits my N7 perfectly. At 12.95 with a three year warranty it is well worth looking at.
http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-HardBack-Protective-Automatically-Manufacturer/dp/B008IEGS9W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344055624&sr=8-1&keywords=poetic+nexus+7

yeahmon said:
This case almost makes it, if only the back was black, and that stand popped off.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Case-for-Go...ccessories&hash=item3cc94fd770#ht_6135wt_1116
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it looks so horribly cheap
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I got the gray one on the google devices store before they stopped selling it (not sure why??)
It's perfect for me except for the flap doesnt unlock/lock the device

Ayersa said:
This is the case I ordered. It a smart case and fits my N7 perfectly. At 12.95 with a three year warranty it is well worth looking at.
http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-HardBa...qid=1344055624&sr=8-1&keywords=poetic+nexus+7
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I have that case...and the revision of it.
First case that I received had a strong magnet causing my Nexus 7 to go to sleep mode when the front cover is folded to the back of the case.
The second cover that I received today had no magnet (or a weaker magnet). The smart cover sleep/awake function is nonexistent.
Also the stylus holder is blocking the volume buttons. This issue actually is for both versions of the case.
Despite the lack of the smart cover function, I'm going to switch between the latest revision of the hardback case that I just got today and the official Google case....for now.
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I hate to revive an old thread, but DODOCASE recently released their Nexus 7 HARDcover and it's definitely the one I'm eyeing for my upcoming Nexus 7 purchase.
I can't post links yet but search for:
dodocase nexus 7 hardcover

BlueRex is pretty legit.
I made a video review for it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBjNpG95Zu0&list=UU25TmsJidl31Hbf5PVckK8Q&index=1&feature=plcp

Nexus 10 Smart cover

I am sure you guys see the video posted by Engadget (http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/29/nexus-10-hands-on-video/), and just wondering about official smart cover for Nexus 10 that shown in video will be available? you know what I mean like Nexus 7's official smart cover never made it because probably they afraid that Apple sue them...
I know Nexus 10's smart cover seems different than Apple's iPad one, looks like they have modified a lot to avoid being sued by Apple?
what do you think?

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I am sure you guys see the video posted by Engadget (http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/29/nexus-10-hands-on-video/), and just wondering about official smart cover for Nexus 10 that shown in video will be available? you know what I mean like Nexus 7's official smart cover never made it because probably they afraid that Apple sue them...
I know Nexus 10's smart cover seems different than Apple's iPad one, looks like they have modified a lot to avoid being sued by Apple?
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I'm with you. I seriously hope they release that smart cover shown in the video. Love the concept of the smart cover, something that doesn't add to the thickness of the device but still covers the screen and can act as a stand.

I'd love something like that, but the cover they showed can't even work as a stand. It's a pretty crappy piece of design work, honestly. I'm hoping for much better from them once things are official.

Very interested to see a closer look at this smart cover and any other official accessories they got coming. I read somewhere Motorola might make an "official" keyboard.

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Very interested to see a closer look at this smart cover and any other official accessories they got coming. I read somewhere Motorola might make an "official" keyboard.
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Now if by official keyboard you mean a dock, similar to the Transformer docks from Asus, I might just skip out on the next transformer!

Yeah I have to say I'm not liking the cover much at all.

phobium said:
Very interested to see a closer look at this smart cover and any other official accessories they got coming. I read somewhere Motorola might make an "official" keyboard.
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Where? Would be great news!
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Very interested to see a closer look at this smart cover and any other official accessories they got coming. I read somewhere Motorola might make an "official" keyboard.
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Why Motorola would make an 'official' product for a Samsung device, is rather a mystery, wouldn't you think?
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whoster69 said:
Yeah I have to say I'm not liking the cover much at all.
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Yea, it looks cheap... I'm sure they'll have more colors available, but that looks like a $14.99 cardboard flap.
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That Nexus 10 keyboard site I think, Nexus10keyboard.com... it wasn't official news or anything just a rumor he was starting probably.
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Why Motorola would make an 'official' product for a Samsung device, is rather a mystery, wouldn't you think?
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It's really a "Google" device AFAIK, so it doesn't seem that far out. It seems we always get let down when it comes to Nexus devices and accessories.

What's really going to help a LOT is the cover mounting area...there's nothing stopping third parties from using that same system with their own wide variety of covers.
I can easily see kickstand covers (like the old Zenus cases), segmented Smart Cover knock offs, simple folios, the works, using this mounting system.
And you can bet Google is happy to let third-party Chinese sweatshops churn these out, even if they infringe on Apple work. Why? Because it's doubtful Apple will bother to go after them if they infringe on "Smart Cover" designs (they haven't yet for other tablet covers), and a wide variety of accessories makes it more desirable to the consumer.

I hope this case will be available for the nexus 10:
Samsung BKC-1B1DEBGXEG
-> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pl_JuJLSLxg

I was thinking that 10" wasn't big enough for a decent keyboard, but if you include the bezel, the Nexus 10 is actually 12" diagonal. And if the keyboard case really goes edge to edge like that one, it could have actual full-sized keys. Just save me from that tiny right shift key, ugh. Anyway, neat!

on the google play store under the 'what's in the box' it just says Nexus 10 tablet, so i don't think the smart cover is part of the package from google. hopefully we might be able to get one elsewhere

SreePillai said:
on the google play store under the 'what's in the box' it just says Nexus 10 tablet, so i don't think the smart cover is part of the package from google. hopefully we might be able to get one elsewhere
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covers, docks, cables etc will come up in an accessories page which i'm sure will appear on the 13th,

SreePillai said:
on the google play store under the 'what's in the box' it just says Nexus 10 tablet, so i don't think the smart cover is part of the package from google. hopefully we might be able to get one elsewhere
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Micro USB charger isn't listed as well... So I don't think that list is complete.
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YellowRex said:
I was thinking that 10" wasn't big enough for a decent keyboard, but if you include the bezel, the Nexus 10 is actually 12" diagonal. And if the keyboard case really goes edge to edge like that one, it could have actual full-sized keys. Just save me from that tiny right shift key, ugh. Anyway, neat!
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I had a transformer pad, the keyboard was pretty good. It had the perfect size for me ( not for my father )
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I hope so much for a Transformer like dock with additional battery...
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I just ordered the 32GB Nexus 10, but I am very dismayed at the lack of availability of any type of case for it. Needless to say, that tablet won't be going anywhere except my home. Hurry up, Google, with making the smart cover available for consumers to purchase.

So I heard a rumour that the reason the cover they sent to reviewers isn't for sale is that they didn't get very good feedback on it from the reviewers or the public reading about it.
So, they went back to the drawing board for a more versatile cover, one that serves as a stand as well as a screen protector, and it simply wasn't ready for mass production on launch day.
TL;DR: Patience, good cover coming from Samsung/Google, and of course a plethora of covers from third parties.