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[Review] rooCASE Easy View Landscape

Product name: rooCASE Easy View Leather Case with Landscape Adjustable Stand
Price: Currently $24.99 + shipping (Amazon)
Link: http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Easy-View-Landscape-Adjustable-NOOKcolor/dp/B004SIQZRW/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1302905458&sr=8-8
Quick Review
Pros
Sturdy
Quality product (Leather feels good, inside fabric is nice)
Adjustable stand works better than most
access to all ports and buttons
Not overly expensive
Fits the NookColor very well
Cons
Speaker is blocked while in portrait (unblocked whil using Landscape stand)
Clasp can be annoying while in Landscape
Not as easy to hold in portrait as other, non-stand cases
Full Review
I opted to not get any of the cheap cases because I really wanted a good Landscape stand case, and I'm glad I waited. I'll tell you right now that it is superior in almost every way compared to the $75 landscape one offered by B&N and also superior than the other ones out there. My first impression was it looked really nice! The outside leather feels really nice and the inside material (it's non-slip for better control in adjusting landscape) makes my nook warm and happy. When I looked inside, however, I was worried. The way it bends to allow landscape stand is weird and it makes it to where the nook is actually held in only on 3 sides. It wasn't until I got my nook in and realized this isn't a major problem. When closed, it is 100% secure (as the side not locked in faces the binding)and when in landscape mode, the unsecure side of the nook rests on the soft inner material. The problem may arise when holding it in portrait mode, read on to see why.
First, speaking of landscape mode, it says that it has four angles, but (to my surprise) the pre-made areas for the nook to sit are not the only angles it can truly use! Thanks to the non-slip material used on the inside, you have a full range of area where it can actually sit, so this allows for a much wider range (very happy about this, even if it wasn't designed this way). The nook does not slip out of these positions, either. I had it sitting on my lap last night and moved around quite a bit and it stayed still. The biggest complaint about Landscape mode (although I understand why) is that the clasp that holds it shut is hanging in front of the screen. Two solutions to this can be to tuck it under the case (slightly raising the case, actually making it better) or lay something on it (in my case, my BT Keyboard) to hold it down. The last thing to note is that it's very sturdy and you can use the touch screen with no problems of it falling (as i've experienced with other cases)
Portrait mode works well, the front cover being able to fully go behind it (and the clasp holding it there, thanks to it being magnetic). At first, I thought the clasp was cheap, but I realized they made it this way for this very reason, to be able to hold the case fully open! However, when in portrait mode, it does not feel as sturdy. I don't think the nook will fall out (I did try), but I kept my left hand on it at all times while holding it.
I have more to say but am running out of time. For now (as I've only had the case 24 hours), I am giving it a full recommend! I'll be updating this over the next week (and maybe month, if needed) with more thoughts and pictures. If I get a chance, I'd like to make a video of exactly how it moves into landscape and the minor problems I ran into while using it in portrait.
Update (After 10 days)
I am just as happy now, if not happier, than I was when I originally wrote this review. I have used this (mainly for reading) many hours at a time and have not had a single problem. The Nook has not slipped as I originally feared it might, the clip is a non-issue because it slips right under it and almost lays flat when in stand-mode. I'm sorry if I confused anyone when I said that portrait mode works well, it doesn't stand like that I meant when holding it, because the case goes back and the snap holds it together. The leather feels good in your hand and I really feel that my Nook is safe inside of it.
I still give it a full recommendation and think it's the best case for the money if you're looking for a landscape stand. Make sure to read the whole thread to get others impressions!
Edit: Added 10 day update and pictures

I just got mine in the mail yesterday. I concur with this review. This case is fantastic. Excellnt quality and landscape stand viewing works exceptionally well. In portrait, it is actually more comfortable to hold than the case I bought from Barnes & Noble. The slight curve at the edges makes it feel like it's moulder to your hand. This is the last case I buy.

Do you mind showing us some pictures?

http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Easy-View-Landscape-Adjustable-NOOKcolor/dp/B004SIQZRW/ref=wl_it_dp_o

More pics:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12926042&postcount=238

why is that one so much better than this cheaper one?
http://www.amazon.com/CrazyOnDigita...OOKColor-Accessory/dp/B004SQ3OWI/ref=lh_ni_t_

Sorry I didn't put pictures up yet, I have been really busy over the weekend.
To answer your question, others have complained about the cheaper case slipping out of position, also that the outter leather feels totally fake. The rooCASE, on the other hand, has a non-slip material on the inside that, no matter the position, it won't slip, and the outside leather feels really nice. Also, IMO, the cheap one looks, well...cheap. The roocase looks like a professional notebook or datebook or something. For me, after hearing reivews of other rooCASE products and hearing how high quality they are, I went with the more expensive for longevity more than anything (I tend to get good use out of my cases)

JLCollier2005 said:
Sorry I didn't put pictures up yet, I have been really busy over the weekend.
To answer your question, others have complained about the cheaper case slipping out of position, also that the outter leather feels totally fake. The rooCASE, on the other hand, has a non-slip material on the inside that, no matter the position, it won't slip, and the outside leather feels really nice. Also, IMO, the cheap one looks, well...cheap. The roocase looks like a professional notebook or datebook or something. For me, after hearing reivews of other rooCASE products and hearing how high quality they are, I went with the more expensive for longevity more than anything (I tend to get good use out of my cases)
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No, the CrazyOnDigital case is very well made, snug fit, the inside material is very good, never slip at any position. The outer material is as good as other pleather case, it thick, soft but feel very light, well protects the NC. It doesn't have the Cons of the rooCase: encloses the NC at all 4 sides so it won't fall out in portrait, no clasp to disturb when sitting in landscape view. It's thicker and not as nice but it works really well at less than half the price. I have used it for several weeks and it just works like new, no wear or tear, no nothing

Order has been submitted. Thanks for the review.

Received mine today as well. Definitely a fantastic case for the NC! I'd been using a B&N leather case but this one will be my daily driver going forward. Highly recommended!!!
UPDATE: You mention a portrait mode with this case. How are you arranging the case for portrait use?

How is the flap attached to the case? Would it look bad if I cut it off?

Can someone post some pictures of this in portrait mode? I'm interested in how it looks/works in that position.

inyrules said:
Can someone post some pictures of this in portrait mode? I'm interested in how it looks/works in that position.
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It's like a book in portrait.
The flap isn't too bad, just seems like an obvious thing that was overlooked. I just fold mine under the lip when in use in landscape.

ace7196 said:
It's like a book in portrait.
The flap isn't too bad, just seems like an obvious thing that was overlooked. I just fold mine under the lip when in use in landscape.
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Is it possible to somehow have it propped up in portrait made?

Great review, ordered one yesterday. Will post back once I give it a whirl! Thanks!
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iolinux333 said:
why is that one so much better than this cheaper one?
http://www.amazon.com/CrazyOnDigita...OOKColor-Accessory/dp/B004SQ3OWI/ref=lh_ni_t_
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I considered that one, but went with the RooCase for aesthetic reasons. I like the fact that the RooCase (like many of the Barnes and Noble OEM cases) leaves the Nook's bezel exposed. Makes the whole thing look a little more integrated, IMHO.

inyrules said:
Is it possible to somehow have it propped up in portrait made?
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Yeah, but not at an angle, so it's not really worth it.
I find that I'm generally holding my NC like a book when I read in portrait, and landscape is the only orientation I really want a stand for. So the RooCase is perfect IMHO.

scl23enn4m3 said:
How is the flap attached to the case? Would it look bad if I cut it off?
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It might look OK. You'd still have the nub that it attaches to the back, though.
Honestly, the clasp isn't a big deal. It really doesn't get in the way, and you can easily tuck it underneath if you're annoyed by it.

Got mine. It's pretty rad. It reeks like hell though. Peeee-yew!

tablo said:
Got mine. It's pretty rad. It reeks like hell though. Peeee-yew!
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What does it smell like? Mine just smells like leather, actually smells good if you don't mind that smell...it's funny, I was on vacation earlier this week, walked into a farm store randomly and smelled the leather and it made me think of my Nook...
BTW, updating my original review to reflect my week and a half with it. It should be updated within the hour

i-BLASON Landscape/Portrait Case

I've had this case for about a week:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008GFVF3M/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00
I'd post photos, but the pictures at Amazon pretty much show you everything that there is to see about the case. Now here's my take on it.
First of all, it's not a thin case. Not even close. When it's closed, it's just under an inch thick. Which is fine for me because that's not what I was after. The Nexus 7 slides into a full leather inner case. The back of that case is covered with Velcro "loops", the soft part of the Velcro. That attaches to a large strip of "hook" Velcro that is sewn into a book-style outer case. As you can see from the Amazon pictures, depending upon the orientation of the inner case, you can place the tablet at one of three angles for viewing.
When I first used the case, the hinge on the left side was stiff - really, really stiff. In fact, sometimes it would pop open and turn the Nexus 7 on. But after a week of use, the hinge has softened, just as I'd hoped, and the cover stays closed, held that way by two magnets. The magnets also turn the tablet on and off. Folded all the way back, the magnets don't affect the tablet at all, probably because of all those layers of leather and cloth sandwiched between the magnets and the tablet.
The quality of materials seems to be good. There weren't any loose stitches. I ordered the black case with a tan interior. Every surface is a two-layer, sewn together construction of an outer leather material against an inner, soft cloth, with the outer cover having some sort of board, like the covers of a book, for extra stiffness (as does the back of the inner cover). The white stitching is a more apparent in real life than in the pictures, which some my find a bit jarring. As far as styling goes, well, it's pretty conservative. It hasn't turned any heads near me, so if that's your thing, you might want to look elsewhere (or perhaps consider one in an exciting color other than black or white).
The three long slots that serve as stops to prop the tablet up also work quite nicely to give your fingers a little grip if you're holding the tablet like a book.
I primarily use my tablet for two things: listening to music at work and reading books at home, so this cover works very nicely for those situations. At work, the Nexus 7 sits, propped at an angle, on my desk and at home, I flip the cover all the way open and it gives me a good grip for reading. Obviously, though, the one thing that it does is obscure the sleek lines of the tablet, so if that's something that you want to show off, this isn't the cover for you. Also, it strikes me that it's not exactly a champ at heat dissipation, but that has not been a problem for me yet.
The price has gone up since I ordered mine, but now it's covered by Amazon Prime, so that may be a break for some of you. I'm quite pleased with it.
By the way, I installed the Nova Launcher, which supports home screen landscape mode. It goes well with this sort of case. OK, here's a picture.

Thanks for the review. I decided to hold off for a little after the n7 was released to see what kind of cases would come out. Thanks to your review and a lot of looking around on Amazon this is the case I'm going to go with.
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Slim Magnetic PU Smart Cover Stand (ebay) + Speck FitFolio Review, Comparisons, etc.

Hello! This is a quick review highlighting these two products. Of all of the cases I've tried (believe me, I have about 7 or 8 at home...) these two reign king. I'm unsure of which one I'll ultimately go with, but I do have some opinions about each that I'd like to highlight. For what it's worth, you can't go wrong with either case - but they do have slightly different features which may or may not sway you in those corresponding directions.
This entire post isn't really a defined "this is my Speck FitFolio case review" and then following "this is my eBay case review," but instead it's kind of a mish/mash of the two products all at once. I'll compare them, highlight differences/similarities between the two, etc.
To start, here is the direct link of the one I purchased from pandamimi2011 on eBay. I went with this user because it ships out of California so I knew I wouldn't have to wait two months for it to come from China, plus his/her feedback looked solid. I paid for the middle tier of shipping and it came on Wednesday when I ordered it on Sunday. I'm in Pennsylvania (on the other side of the country), and we just had hurricane Sandy rip us a new one. To say I'm satisfied at the shipping speed is an understatement.
The feel of this case is pretty nice. It has tiny grooves over it, so it almost seems like a very faint "metal file" feeling of some sort. It's got a slight rubbery texture, which when coupled with the grooves feels a bit more grippy than the Speck case, which is something I like. It does however present it with a slight -1 in the pocketability department. The Speck can be slid into my back pocket of my dress pants somewhat easily. The thickness of the Speck vs the width of my pocket makes pocketability decently possible, however if the thickness of the N7/Speck were any thicker, it'd be a different story. With the eBay case, I can make it happen, but I have to wrestle with it for a few extra seconds first. Not a big deal, but it's enough of a deterrent that when I'm walking up and down the hall at work, for short walking bursts from one tech issue to the next I may just hold it.
When both cases are opened and folded back the magnet does not interfere. Each one wakes up/sleeps the device easily and predictably. I will say this, though... when I was trying different variations of the eBay case to ensure the magnets worked properly, I noticed something. It appears as if the wake up/sleep magnet on the Nexus 7 is located on the left side - not on the right. I say this because due to the eBay's case design, it has a "tri fold" thing going on with the front flap that covers the screen. If I fold it so only the left side is flat on the screen, yet the middle and right is up in the air away from the tablet, it indeed sleeps/wakes up the N7. Whenever I saw other video reviews, people would point to the right side to indicate it had a smart feature. Either way, doesn't matter, but just an observation worth pointing out.
The back shell (the skeleton) cradling the Nexus 7 in both scenarios is solid. With each case, the N7 pops in easily and securely. With the Speck case I found it's easier to "eject" the N7 when starting from the left side, where there are some spaces in the mold. It's much more difficult to start on the right side where it's full length. See picture to see what I mean. Meanwhile with the eBay case, both the left and right side spans the entire length. Because of this, it makes the "eject from left side" idea (which works great on the Speck) fail with this case. Instead, it's easiest to eject the N7 around the charging port cutout at the bottom. See picture.
Another difference between the two worth noting is the latching mechanism. The Speck case has a clip, and a very well designed clip. The clip itself is attached to some sort of heavy elastic, which has a very slight amount of "give" when securing the flap. It's very solid and gives me 100% confidence that if I drop my case, it will not open unless, somehow, it's an epic fall that manages to break the clip itself. The eBay case however latches based on magnets. There's a magnet strip in the flap that folds behind the tablet when closed. It's not a strong magnet, however because it's an entire magnet strip, it holds on decently. I held my tablet with both hands and shook it until the flap opened up. You sure have to give it a good solid swift movement in order to have enough momentum for the flap to fly open. If my tablet were to take a tumble down a flight of stairs, the Speck case would almost definitely have the +1 because I believe the magnet would give way and open up. For just general protection, excluding extreme falls etc, the magnetic flap provides adequate security. This didn't really sway my opinion in either scenario, since I was just happy to have a case like this where there is a magnetic flap to keep it closed... whereas some cases like this don't have this magnetic flap whatsoever.
Speaking of the latching mechanism, one concern I have about the Speck case is while it latches securely, I do wonder how it'll hold up in the long haul. I use my Nexus 7 for a lot at work as I work in IT. I'm frequently opening, closing, opening, closing, over and over and over possibly hundreds of times a day. In the 10 days I've had the Speck case, I've noticed that the latch has become much easier to clip and unclip. Some may attribute this to being broken in, but considering it's hard plastic vs hard plastic, some degree of wear may be a side effect. So while the Speck latch holds closed more securely, the eBay case would almost definitely have more longevity. I also like with the eBay case that I can kind of throw the front flap shut in my hand, and thanks to the momentum, the magnetic flap flips around the back of the case and stays put thanks to the magnets grabbing it, which is kind of nice because it doesn't require a physical need to latch the clip. This may be splitting some rather extreme hairs, but I wanted to document exactly what my thoughts were on all accounts, as major or minor that they might be.
The other difference I want to notate is the button cutouts. The Speck has volume up/down in one cutout, a separation, and then the power button cutout. This is nice because when I'm feeling for the buttons it's more obvious that I'm hitting volume up instead of power, which often happens. The eBay case has one open cutout for all three buttons. However, while all three buttons are lumped together, the actual thickness of the plastic mold is indeed thinner, making the feeling of the buttons easier to detect even though there's not a separation. It's one of those half empty/half full things that likely doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things, but there's pros and cons to notate on both sides.
The stand up positions with both cases are decent. The Speck offers a little more versatility for some of my uses, as I'm often laying down in bed on the N7. Due to the wider platform the case gives when it's propped up in horizontal mode, it's a bit easier to prop it on my stomach/chest without issue. This probably goes without saying since most people would detect this immediately when they see a picture, but with the eBay case, due to its tri-fold design, it makes the "propped up on stomach/chest when laying down position" near impossible. It does however provide a decent range of prop positions when on a table/desk of some sort, much like the Speck. Certainly not a deal breaker, but worth mentioning.
Overall, you won't lose no matter which case you get. Both of these cases are easily contenders for the #1 spot of all of the cases I've used. The number 1 thing I love about both cases is the plastic mold they fit into. There's nothing covering the bezel anywhere and there's none of this 6 prong thing going on around the edges like the BluRex Ultra Slim case among other various cases. (not to say it's a bad design, but I personally prefer the mold design). I do believe I'll be sticking with the eBay case for a while, as I find the magnetic flap to be a little more well suited for my uses. I also think the eBay case has a slightly better price-vs-product ratio, as even with mid-tier shipping I paid 18 or 19 bucks for it, while the Speck ran me 30 bucks. Considering both of these cases are directly on par with one another, it stands to reason that the eBay case in this scenario could easily be the winner for being the "better bang for the buck." Either way, both cases are very worth their money and both are highly recommended.

Great in depth review! Need a pic gallery comparing findings would be nice. Not saying to post every single pic, but maybe host it somewhere where you already uploaded them?
Nevertheless, the review is well done! :good:

kpjimmy said:
Great in depth review! Need a pic gallery comparing findings would be nice. Not saying to post every single pic, but maybe host it somewhere where you already uploaded them?
Nevertheless, the review is well done! :good:
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That was my intention when I wrote the review a few days ago. The above info I had written up before and just saved in an office doc, so to post I just pasted over. I'll be able to add pictures later this evening.

Which one is thinner?

Ehh we may have a show stopper finding here. I was using my tablet earlier with the eBay case and when folded back it shut off at one point. I spent what felt like five full minutes trying to replicate it but couldn't. Later on when I got home I was able to... it's only at a very exact point that it happens, but once I got the hang of it I could replicate it a bit easier... I just find it crazy that for hours after unboxing it I wasn't able to notice it. The eBay case indeed has a design flaw in that regard. I'm going to email the seller and see what he has to say about it.
Something else worth noting is when the Speck case is folded back you can clip it in place which is a nice touch. Without clipping it when folded back cases like this tend to have a sloppy feeling when holding it with one hand. That being said, I'd say the Speck takes the cake here.
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JaSauders said:
Ehh we may have a show stopper finding here. I was using my tablet earlier with the eBay case and when folded back it shut off at one point. I spent what felt like five full minutes trying to replicate it but couldn't. Later on when I got home I was able to... it's only at a very exact point that it happens, but once I got the hang of it I could replicate it a bit easier... I just find it crazy that for hours after unboxing it I wasn't able to notice it. The eBay case indeed has a design flaw in that regard. I'm going to email the seller and see what he has to say about it.
Something else worth noting is when the Speck case is folded back you can clip it in place which is a nice touch. Without clipping it when folded back cases like this tend to have a sloppy feeling when holding it with one hand. That being said, I'd say the Speck takes the cake here.
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Any word from the seller?

I prefer the Blurex/Moko style than your ebay case. It is classy and suitable for business style. ebay case looks cheap with the plastic cover, and it may hurt the Nexus 7's plastic sides.

LUVVITT Clear Grip (Case Review)

I don't know if this case has been reviewed yet or not but I just got it today. I had to find a case quick and it needed to be cheap since I don't know if I'll be getting the HTC 10 or LG G5. It also needed to be available for same day Amazon shipping since I couldn't go another day without a case. Don't get me wrong, I would have loved to use this phone without a case but it's design makes it a little difficult for me. My palm is always touching the screen which causes some minor issues but my biggest complaint is while playing a game such as Trials Frontier. When playing a game like this, it starts to become uncomfortable after just 5 minutes of play. It's most likely due to the phones thin edges which are rounded but still sharp when holding it horizontally.
Anyway, this case fixed all of my issues. It still keeps the phone very thing but it provides just enough thickness to the edges to make the phone feel more comfortable when using. The case itself feels well made but I suppose there isn't much to screw up with a TPU case. All of the cutouts match up and the buttons stay very crisp. The case provides a nice grip without providing to much grip to where it becomes an issue sliding your phone in and out of your pockets. The actual fit of the case is very snug but it's still easy to remove. I suppose if you keep on removing it and installing it, there is a possibility it could become loose.
In regards to protection it's not going to work any miracles but I'm sure it would provide some kind of protection during drops. It's a super thin case that has the corners slightly raised. They are raised just enough to keep the display off of a hard surface if the phone falls face down or if you like keeping your phone face down on the table. These raised corners however only slightly sit above the front glass so dropping it on an uneven surface such as asphalt could have dire consequences. The back is no problem at all as the raised corners give the back glass more clearance.
If you're looking for a crystal clear super thin case that offers nice grip, decent protection and allows you to showcase this nice looking phone then you might be interested in it. If you care more about protection than the way your phone looks and feels then this probably isn't the case for you.
You can pick it up on Amazon for $12.99 (PRIME Eligible.)
Side Note: The Edge display keeps full functionality if that's important to you.

Where are all the "Real" pictures?

felloffthetruck said:
Where are all the "Real" pictures?
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I did this late last night. I'll take some pictures today and add them.

i bought 4 luvvitt cases when they were like $4-5 on slickdeals including this one. haven't opened this one yet, but will. thanks for the review.

Does the back have texture? Does part of the phones glass back stick to it at all?
Also btw the sale on these cases (including the normal clear one) are still going on with the code SLICK007

johnnyz86 said:
Does the back have texture? Does part of the phones glass back stick to it at all?
Also btw the sale on these cases (including the normal clear one) are still going on with the code SLICK007
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Yes. The back sides are textured. I also just removed it to see if it stuck and no it doesn't.
I don't know what kind of deal that coupon code gets you but it its $10 or less then I'd definitely get one. I needed the case same day shipped through Amazon Prime so I just paid full price.
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I also got one as well during the SD promo as well, Posted some pictures of it bellow and sorry if the quality is not up to par.
Just wanted to help out on the real pictures. It's fine I've been using the Spigen Tough Armor for now. Just wanted a clear one for home or if show of how nice the phone looks while still on case.

Thanks from the real pictures. I knew I was forgetting something today. My wife had me running around like a chicken with my head cut off today since we are having family over our house for Easter tomorrow.
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cmart4 said:
i bought 4 luvvitt cases when they were like $4-5 on slickdeals including this one. haven't opened this one yet, but will. thanks for the review.
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can you detail your opinions about the build and pros cons of the Luvvitt cases.
Bought sleek armor and aside from the lack of lip it seems like a nice low profile case with some protection. Just dont like the fact that the phone when face down with the case does not have enough lip to protect the screen.
The home button rest directly on the surface.Testing this out I caused micro scratches on the home button which is naturally a bit raised.
Would love pics and opinions on what yours are like...

[REVIEW] Armadillotek Vanguard rugged case for the Note 20 Ultra

This is my review for the Armadillotek Vanguard case for the Note 20 Ultra. This review will also apply to the Note 20 Vanguard, as they are basically the same case. Note I received a free review unit direct from Armadillo; however, there were no requirements for a positive review. The opinions here are my own.
Summary: An extremely high quality case that looks great, offers rugged protection, with a couple compromises. At this price point, you would have difficulty finding a better quality case. Even at higher price points, Armadillotek hold their own against the competition.
I will preface this review by saying I don't typically use rugged cases. I always end up buying one for those times when I feel I may need some extra protection, but I usually use slimmer cases for scratch protection every day.
But for Note 20 Ultra and the Note 10+ last year, Armadillotek has been my go-to rugged case for the times I did want that extra reassurance, and here is why:
The Vanguard is a high quality case at almost any price point, buy for $19, it's a surprisingly high quality case. The first thing I noticed was how smoothly the hard rubber sides blend into the protective back plastic plate. There's no noticable sprue marks or mold lines. No rough edges, or anything that would suggest this was a cheaply made case.
The fit is superb, and the corners all have an air space to act as a cushion during drops. The two piece design securely holds the phone, with no worries at all about it coming off. It can be a little difficult to install and remove, but I'll trade that for a secure fir any day.
The case covers the sides well, and offers a lip around the screen to keep it off the ground when placed face down. And surprisingly, it's compatible with many different brands and styles of screen protector for that added protection.*
The kickstand on the back is solid and clicks into place very well. The only issue is it can be a little difficult to pry up, but again, those tight tolerances seem to be a sign of quality and tight fit.
The only real complaint I have about this case is the large opening for the S-Pen. It's a bit of a double edged sword. It's nice to be able to easily retrieve the S-Pen; however, this also leaves a large gap in protection on this corner.
The other complaint is the case interferes with wireless charging and wireless power share.
Neither one of those are really the fault of Armadillotek, and are more or less necessity of the case. It needs to be somewhat thick to offer the military grade protection. And as long as Samsung continues to out the S-Pen in the corner, that corner will always be exposed and vulnerable by cases.
Interesting side note, I also reviewed a similar ruggedized case by another manufacturer. The Schnaul Titan for the Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra. I say similar, because they are almost identical, minus.a few minor aesthetic design choices. But they are shaped identically and even have the same exact inner front frame as part of the two piece case design. The wording and font style on some stickers is the same on both cases.
The website for both companies is nearly identical in design and aesthetic choices, down to the same yellow themed coloring and a stylized sillouette of their mascot (armadillo and a snail).
Both cases arrived with a photocopy of a handwritten letter, purported to be from someone born and raised in Texas; and each offers gratitude for your purchase and a brief backstory to the company. It's a nice touch, and the letters are done very well; however, careful reading detects the author's first language is not English. There's subtle nuances in the author's dialect that tells me they were not born and raised in Texas, or in the US. And there's close similarities in the word choices and phrases in the letters from both companies, which leads me to believe they were written by the same person.
Now, none of that takes away from the quality of the case, or the very responsive customer service. And the cases both shipped from Texas (both from the same city, but different address), so I can assume they are US-based. I just found the similarities very odd, and I would not be surprised at all to discover if Armadillotek and Schail are both just US fronts for the same oversead manufacturer.
In conclusion, I can HIGHLY recommend this case, if you're looking for a ruggedized case. You get the same quality as that other animal that comes in a Box, but at least than half the price.
Photo album of the cases are here on imgur
http://imgur.com/a/wicISY4

Commercial review...?
Nope... Amazon review...
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Excellent review
That type of two layered protection is excellent.
Reminds me of the Bolt case except the spen is better protected.
Customers with fat clumsy fingers complain if there isn't a huge opening:laugh:
I've noticed my 10+ wuvs to corner hit if dropped and the spen corner is it's favorite corner to land on... I replaced one case already over concerns of possible fatigue after a couple repeat hits there.

Manson79 said:
Commercial review...?
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Its basically a copy and paste from my Amazon review, which I don't think is up yet. It usually takes Amazon a day or so to approve them.
Didn't see any reason to rewrite it for here.

blackhawk said:
Excellent review
That type of two layered protection is excellent.
Reminds me of the Bolt case except the spen is better protected.
Customers with fat clumsy fingers complain if there isn't a huge opening:laugh:
I've noticed my 10+ wuvs to corner hit if dropped and the spen corner is it's favorite corner to land on... I replaced one case already over concerns of possible fatigue after a couple repeat hits there.
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My SPen would almost always come loose and go flying when I dropped my Note 10+. I think it did the same with my Note 9.
Not that I dropped them all the time, but like at the gym, they would slide off the bench and make a soft 18 inch landing. But sure enough, that SPen would sometimes shoot out like a missile, LOL.

Mr. Orange 645 said:
My SPen would almost always come loose and go flying when I dropped my Note 10+. I think it did the same with my Note 9.
Not that I dropped them all the time, but like at the gym, they would slide off the bench and make a soft 18 inch landing. But sure enough, that SPen would sometimes shoot out like a missile, LOL.
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The 10+ is notorious for that.
Yeah it doesn't have to be a huge impact:laugh:
I learned to look before I leaped to avoid accidentally stepping on it after a drop or leave it behind.
I go for months sometimes without dropping it but without a good case it be KIA by now.
The spen corner is the weak spot in many cases.

Is this the brand the legendary @zedomax threw off his two story roof ?

Bought one (Armadillo) from Amazon.com.
Fits perfect on the left and right side, but there is to much play in the case lengthwise and it can be even heard when holding the phone and shaking it slightly (and no this noise isn't coming from th camera objectives).
You can easily slide it with your thumb up and down in the case.
If there comes dust in the case this play will definitely scratch the sides of the phone.
Not sure if i keep it.

Limeybastard said:
Is this the brand the legendary @zedomax threw off his two story roof ?
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Yes, Zedomax loves the owner.

normandyhouse said:
Yes, Zedomax loves the owner.
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Wow. That was a post from a while ago. His YouTube page hasn’t been updated for ages. Hope he’s ok.

How is the case holding up

Limeybastard said:
Wow. That was a post from a while ago. His YouTube page hasn’t been updated for ages. Hope he’s ok.
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His is in Korea now and focus on 3d printing

Benoregontrail said:
How is the case holding up
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I'm wondering the same. They're releasing them for many of the newer phones and they're in my radar for a new case. I change cases almost as often as I change my socks.