http://www.case-mate.com/Amazon-Kindle-Fire-Cases/Case-Mate-Amazon-Kindle-Fire-Tuxedo-Cases.asp
I like the slim profile of this case. I'm thinking it could be a good alternative since it uses an adhesive backing to attach to the tablet. Has anyone seen this case in action on a Fire? I certainly have concerns about the adhesive's longevity and residue when spending $40.
Here's a link to the video showing how it works: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7yYt1K0CsE&feature=player_embedded
Looks like it can if the adhesive back can stick to the dimpled back of the N7. On the KF, the back is soft but is flat. So it possibly won't stick. I don't think I would spring 40 bux on something that may not work.
Could be a nice case, especially if the magnets are in the correct place to work with the nexus.
Fire = 190 mm x 120 mm x 11.4 mm
Nexus 7 = 198.5 x 120 x 10.45
So Nexus is just a little bit taller.
I would expect a flood of Nexus cases to start coming out.
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It uses adhesive to secure the device. Smart-cover type functionality it appears from the video. Looks sweet. Anyone want to pull the trigger?
http://www.case-mate.com/Amazon-Kindle-Fire-Cases/Case-Mate-Amazon-Kindle-Fire-Tuxedo-Cases.asp
You do it, then you can tell us all about it.
This might be the best out there atm, wish it was designed for the Nexus so u wouldn't have to have that flap (have it attach like the Ipad)
I'm not gonna spend $40 on a case that isn't designed for my device.
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I agree that this case looks great. I actually prefer this over the magnetic smart covers, as the smart covers do not protect the back of the device. I have ordered this off of Amazon, and will get it in the next couple of days.
The Nexus 7, however... I'll probably get it next week according to Google's E-mail on the matter.
By the way, there's no doubt in my mind that this will work for the Nexus 7:
Both Nexus 7 and Kindle Fire have a "rubberized" back, so if the adhesive works on the Kindle Fire, it'll work on the Nexus 7.
base x height x thickness for Nexus 7 is: 120 x 198.5 x 10.45 mm
base x height x thickness for Kindle F is: 120 x 190.0 x 11.40 mm
What that means is that it'll have a small bezel of ~4mm on the top and bottom of the device (thickness of <1mm will probably be negligible on a case)
Case is "open" and not blocking any ports/buttons (since Kindle Fire has no buttons on the side, if the case had a covering on the side, it would've screwed the Nexus 7's buttons)
Regardless, since I will get the tablet within 30 days (which is the return period for Amazon for this case), I'll try it out and update if it's worth keeping or not for the Nexus 7.
I don't see any better case coming out for it (I prefer a small, sleek case like such), since the actual smart case design (like the ones for the iPad) is patented by Apple, and you know they're going to sue the crap out of any other company that makes it (since they're very sue-happy).
I'm going to pass by best buy tomorrow and see if I can find anything decent that fits...if not I'm ordering this.
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I have this case for my iPad and its by far the best case I've ever had. I hope they make a nexus version soon.
I had this case for my Kindle Fire but unfortunately I sold it along with the Fire when I ordered the Nexus 7. That said, I'm fairly confident that it would work just fine with the N7...the adhesive is very strong and should have no problems attaching to the back of the N7. I took the KF out of this case several times without any issues getting it to stick to the adhesive when I put it back. My only concern would be that because the KF is slightly thicker the case might have a little extra "give" with the N7 when closed.
It's a very sharp looking case, though. Highly recommend for KF, should probably be fine for N7. Using mine without a case at the moment but considering going back to this one.
IMHO pricey, but innovative.
I am not sure if it still applies, but thanks to QBKING77, you can use his handle as a coupon code to get free shipping.
http://flygrip.com/
I saw this in the SGS3 threads and wondered it it would work on the N7. The have it in 3 different sizes, but that's for finger fitment and the slide/video shows it installed on some ereader.
Would it stick to the N7's backing?
EDIT: It should according to their video, thanks goes to Rock-&-Roll-Hedgehog for linking us this video;
It would be useful if they stated on their website how much weight it can handle. Apologies if that info was in the 2nd video but that fellow was annoying me with his hand waving so much I had to stop watching. This product looks really interesting though.
I think it would work but I never got one for my handsets due to the bulk
I just found this video review which shows it being used on a Kindle and also on a TPU case on an Amazon Fire Tablet, which I think is about the same size & weight as a Nexus 7.
Tablet shown from 2.00 onwards
Edit: Yay I got it to embed. Yeah I know, but I'm pleased with myself so there.
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Rock-&-Roll-Hedgehog said:
It would be useful if they stated on their website how much weight it can handle. Apologies if that info was in the 2nd video but that fellow was annoying me with his hand waving so much I had to stop watching. This product looks really interesting though.
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I didn't watch the 1st one much, too much Apple Iphone imagery, I found it more of a commercial and less information..
QBKING77 is a user here, he posted it originally on the SGS3 forum, I think with his handle as a coupon code you get free shipping..
Rock-&-Roll-Hedgehog said:
I just found this video review which shows it being used on a Kindle and also on a TPU case on an Amazon Fire Tablet, which I think is about the same size & weight as a Nexus 7.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8WKD8D-SjI It won't embed sorry
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Very good example, Thanks!
Looks interesting. Like a clothespin for your fingers. :good:
It looks interesting but I doubt a bit that it will stay on the back of a Nexus 7 because of it's material and kind of surface. It might also make it hard to fit in a pocket with this extra thing attached to it.
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It looks interesting but I doubt a bit that it will stay on the back of a Nexus 7 because of it's material and kind of surface. It might also make it hard to fit in a pocket with this extra thing attached to it.
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Perhaps attached to these new hard snap on covers it would hold; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29640491
I wrote to Flygrip about using it on the Nexus 7. Here are selected highlights from the response.
In that video we showed the kindle fire which is almost the exact size (and actually heavier than the nexus 7). It will work exactly the same. Once we get out hands on a nexus 7, I will do a video.
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The nexus 7 will work just as well using the flygrip as the fire does.
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From my experience (I have it on the [Kindle] fire):
1. Great for reading and flicking through pages
2. You will not be able to totally one-hand navigate the entire screen. Too big to reach top left and bottom left with your thumb, but will let you click on at least 1/3 of the screen with your thumb with same hand.
3. When laying in bed, you will be able to view it even though gravity is going against you. You can do this for a while until your hand/wrist will get tired because the weight of the tablet starts to fatigue your arm.
4. My dad uses it on his regular kindle for reading books and loves it (as well as many other flygrip owners).. Just takes pressure off your finger muscles to grab the kindle.
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Regarding the sizes. check out video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7k-30qPeZFY
For tablets I recommend getting a large because sometimes you may want to stick your fingers in even more than normal (smartphone we recommend fingertips)
Overall on tablets, it does help out a lot.
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When we were at CTIA Wireless and Macworld Expo, we had a kindle and ipad and using it all day with one hand to hold it (when people were purchasing flygrips, we used the square card readers on the ipad, so the flygrip rep would hold it out for them to sign). Definitely helps for that purpose as well.
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That's not bad, but they are comparing it in size and weight to the KFire. Problem with that is that the KFire has a straight plastic back, adhesive should work fine with that, but the N7 is textured (holely) rubberish backing. I would assume most adhesives would eventually un-stick and peel off.
I would recommend if getting one of these, to put it on a hard plastic casing. But really that's just my guess. I'd be afraid of it coming off and flipping the N7 in the air on to the floor. The glass is not Gorilla, it's just Corning scratch resistant and even if that doesn't get damaged, the LCD will definitively crack.. (been there)
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That's not bad, but they are comparing it in size and weight to the KFire. Problem with that is that the KFire has a straight plastic back, adhesive should work fine with that, but the N7 is textured (holely) rubberish backing. I would assume most adhesives would eventually un-stick and peel off.
I would recommend if getting one of these, to put it on a hard plastic casing. But really that's just my guess. I'd be afraid of it coming off and flipping the N7 in the air on to the floor. The glass is not Gorilla, it's just Corning scratch resistant and even if that doesn't get damaged, the LCD will definitively crack.. (been there)
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I have a fly grip i am going to put on my nexus 7. I will post my findings after it sets for 24h.
This new case for the kindle fire 7" seems to be the real deal, do you guys think it will fit the Nexus 7 ?
Here's the link...
http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Kindle-Standing-Leather-Black/dp/B008GGH4FY/ref=kin_ddp_pop_TateABCover_popT
Doubt it. Isn't it a 8.9" screen so it should be noticeably bigger in size.
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Doubt it. Isn't it a 8.9" screen so it should be noticeably bigger in size.
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the link attached is to the 7" version kindle fire hd
I sure hope someone, somewhere comes out with a decent case. Of seems everyone else making 7 inch tablets or EReaders seems to come out with very nice slime cover/cases ((Samsung, amazon kindles, hell even kobo). It has been long enough already.
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elias0441 said:
This new case for the kindle fire 7" seems to be the real deal, do you guys think it will fit the Nexus 7 ?
I doubt this case will work N7. This shell case looks like a exact fit for Fire HD7, plus ports and controls are in totally different location.
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I guess the kindle fire hd is 7.6" x 5.4" x 0.4" (193 mm x 137 mm x 10.3 mm) grabbed from amazon sale page
while the nexus 7 is 198.5 x 120 x 10.45mm (Quote google specs page)
very close in size so some cases may fit each other
but i think anything thats gonna be a perfect fit for one probably won't fit the other
edit*: actually with 2/3rds of an inch difference in width I would say it's definitly not gonna fit
:[ This would be otherwise perfect for what I want for my N7 tho
The N7 is a bit longer than the Fire, this case won't fit. Besides that, the speaker is covered, and I'm sure the power and volume rocker would be as well.
hello,
im looking for a most comfy/smallest/most tiny nexus 10 case/cover.
im using this nexus 10 cover/case and used few fake leather/pu leather or plastic covers/cases before. THIS WAS TERRIBLE. most cases can't hold on nexus 10 tight or does not feel right.
so i am looking for a most "comfy" case that i will be able to use with my nexus 10 (the best i can imagine now is a "soft touch" or something like that... like back side of the nexus 10 have).
fake and real leather is a terrible for me. i hate leather items and can't get used for them.
i think case should have smallest formfactor possible ... and i do not want to help nexus 10 stand on table or protect anything else. just protect back side of the nexus 10 (front side of the nexus 10 protected by film) before device will be killed by enviroment/me while i will be carrying it around with having access to all ports clear.
please, recommend me something nice. i'd like to pay around 100 bucks (or less) for it but can't find anything nice around web.
Hi
I had a cover/stand combo back when I had my Nexus 10, it was great.
I was wondering if there was one made for 7" tablets/Tab 3.0 7"? Anyone knows any? If not, any one recommends a standard case instead?
Cheers
01alim said:
Hi
I had a cover/stand combo back when I had my Nexus 10, it was great.
I was wondering if there was one made for 7" tablets/Tab 3.0 7"? Anyone knows any? If not, any one recommends a standard case instead?
Cheers
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i have this one for the tab 3 10.1 but i think they make some for the 7 inch and 8 inch too..
http://artwizz.com/catalog/samsung/galaxytabs/galaxytab3
The brand Incase has the stand case combo. Its called a book. $39
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I have the Otterbox for my Sprint Tab 3 7.0 and the cover converts to a stand. Coolest thing is that my Durango (2013) has a small space under the radio/navi screen and climate controls and the front cover/stand fits perfectly in it. So I have my tablet sitting directly in the dash, securely angled toward me. No movement or anything. It's meant to sit an angle in the cover - maybe 40 degrees, but the opposite side has the ability to hold the tablet up perfectly straight. It's weighted well enough that it won't tip over if sitting on a flat service.
Got it for $29 on Amazon.
I got both my parents a cheap Letherette Folio Cases for their Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0s, which can also double as a stand and they love them.