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Just went out and bought one for 50$. Droid 4 fits perfectly with no need to modify anything at all, fits and works.
As an owner of the Bionic Lapdock, and a Droid 4, I must partially disagree.
The Droid 4 does not fit snugly. It does work, but it does not sit flat, and cannot be used with the OEM case. You have to remove the shell case to use the docking mechanism (unlike the bionic).
It is, however, a minor inconvenience for such an awesome accessory. Also, those that use webtop 3.0 beta (from the leak) will find the controlls are not the same on the docks for as they were for the linux based version of webtop.
I still wish there was a tablet-like dock similar to the Asus PadFone.
What are you talking about? It fits 100% snug doesn't move at all. And who uses cases anyway?
Anyone got pictures of this? I would love to see, as I'm tinkering with the idea of getting one if I can see how it looks.
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. And who uses cases anyway?
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Haha. These things get huge awfully fast with those cases.
My brother has a Razrmaxx with an Otterbox on it and it's the size of a VCR.
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Haha. These things get huge awfully fast with those cases.
My brother has a Razrmaxx with an Otterbox on it and it's the size of a VCR.
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Well, I use a kickstand case/holster combo and yeah, it's not petite, but I'm 6'7" (2m for your Euro types) and 300 lbs (> 135 kg, > 21 stone for you English traditionalists) and it's not outsized in my hand or on my belt.
So, yeah, some of us use cases.
TBH, the Bionic lapdock not being case-friendly isn't the crippling liability. The real seal-the-deal disqualifier is the fact that the Bionic lapdock's touchpad is not multitouch.
(Is this the part where someone goes "Who uses the touchpad?" ?)
I think the appropriate Slashdot meme is "In South Korea, only old people use the touchpad."
I have an Otterbox on my Droid 4 and after some minor modification, my phone fits like a glove in the lapdock at the back without having to take the case off.
(I actually have the Atrix lapdock but they are essentially identical. Actually, I think the Atrix dock is about $20-$30 cheaper, at least where I am; I got it brand new from bensoutlet.com for $60 shipped.)
First, I used a razor to trim off the annoying silicon flap from the Otterbox that covers the USB and HDMI ports.
I removed the cover for the docking interface and slightly bored out the two holes for the USB and HDMI male ends before reversing them so that the phone will mount properly. In order to make them reach out far enough to dock the phone on with the case still on it, I wedged a few slices of a white gum eraser that I cut to fit behind the cable ends so that they stick out about 3/4 of an inch; plenty of room now to slide the phone on while it is in the Otterbox and the newly extended jacks are super solid without any wiggle room at all. It actually feels sturdier than it did before when mounting it without a case on as I find that the bulk of the case helps to fill out the platform the phone docks on.
Now that the two male ends of the USB and HDMI connections stick out slightly further than they used to, I had to get creative in order for the flip-down docking pad to properly close. Took me 5 more minutes to Dremel out two small openings that would allow for the dock to shut, and now it works perfectly.
It's true that the touchpad isn't multitouch, but I use a Bluetooth mouse 99% of the time anyways so it doesn't really impact how much I love this thing. For $60, you can't go wrong!
I'll post some pictures of it shortly, I'm out now and don't have it handy. I'm pretty amazed at how easy it was to do, and it doesn't look like a hack-job at all.
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What are you talking about? It fits 100% snug doesn't move at all. And who uses cases anyway?
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i got to say here that i originally loved the natural appearance of the D4, so to protect it i got a rubberized matte black shell for it. now it looks like a weapon with the stealth black finish.
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Pics, or it didn't happen. :laugh:
I just bought the bionic lapdock on ebay (new)
and I dont own the bionic....just the droid 4
so I hope it works, if not either time to mod or return.
ill let everyone know and with pictures
Works great!
I recommend everyone snatch one up before we all upgrade to something else
They go for $50 brand new on ebay
Best of luck to ya.
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Best of luck to ya.
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It works great.
I love the webtop, its a shame they ended it though :/
The droid 4 fits perfectly with zero mods....its worth the money thats for sure
harecurtis said:
Works great!
I recommend everyone snatch one up before we all upgrade to something else
They go for $50 brand new on ebay
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It looks like you've had to take the back plate off of the Droid 4 for it to fit though? I can see it on the right hand side of those images??
Jon
joncochran said:
It looks like you've had to take the back plate off of the Droid 4 for it to fit though? I can see it on the right hand side of those images??
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He might have had it removed, but it isn't necessary to make it fit. The Droid 4 fits it just fine with no modifications at all.
Cheers,
Steve.
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It looks like you've had to take the back plate off of the Droid 4 for it to fit though? I can see it on the right hand side of those images??
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zero mods to either device.....just plugged it in
back was still on D4
Do these work with JB?
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Do these work with JB?
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Yes. They use WebTop v3, which is no different to ICS. It DOESN'T give you the Ubuntu experience that you used to get on Gingerbread.
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Yes. They use WebTop v3, which is no different to ICS. It DOESN'T give you the Ubuntu experience that you used to get on Gingerbread.
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Shame - is there a way to install ubuntu instead?
Cheers
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Shame - is there a way to install ubuntu instead?
Cheers
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Sorry, not that I'm aware of.
After trying several cases for my Nexus 7, knowing there aren't any specifically for the Nexus 7 at any retail stores, this was the best one I've come across. It will hold me over until an official case comes out (I've kept the receipt so I can return it). I just can't have such an awesome piece of tech sitting around without a case and without the ability to use it as a stand for viewing. The leather is genuine and the case is simply gorgeous. I love the way if holds the tablet without the clamps/rubberized holding mechanism actually rubbing or touching the bezel. All ports are accessible while it is in the case and the power/volume buttons are very easily accessible.
Found it at Fry's this morning on the way to work but it will set you back $59.99. One of the best portfolio stand cases I've ever owned for any of my devices. High end.
http://www.frys.com/product/7190052?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
Here are some pictures I just took of it from various angles.
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After trying several cases for my Nexus 7, knowing there aren't any specifically for the Nexus 7 at any retail stores, this was the best one I've come across. It will hold me over until an official case comes out (I've kept the receipt so I can return it). I just can't have such an awesome piece of tech sitting around without a case and without the ability to use it as a stand for viewing. The leather is genuine and the case is simply gorgeous. I love the way if holds the tablet without the clamps/rubberized holding mechanism actually rubbing or touching the bezel. All ports are accessible while it is in the case and the power/volume buttons are very easily accessible.
Found it at Fry's this morning on the way to work but it will set you back $59.99. One of the best portfolio stand cases I've ever owned for any of my devices. High end.
http://www.frys.com/product/7190052?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
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Nice! Any negatives that you can tell aside from price?
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Nice! Any negatives that you can tell aside from price?
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None, which is hard to say about most cases. I've always had something I've disliked about a case but have dealt with it. I've also always went for the cheaper the better in the past. This case is truly a "you get what you pay for" case. The way it holds the very edges of the tablet is my favorite part. It looks like it is floating in the case and the parts that hold the tablet in place never really become part of the view. The access to all buttons and inputs as well as the quality of the leather are great. The actual stand aspect allows for infinite viewing angles and never feels cheap, like the stand portion is going to collapse at any moment.
This case looks really nice. I personally want a colored case though and not the standard brown/black. Also, I'd rather pay a bit more for a case that I really like and thats going to last me a while then buy a cheap case that I'm not that into, deciding that Im not satisfied with it and having to buy more. So if I see something that I fall in love with then I don't mind pulling the trigger as long as its not 100+
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None, which is hard to say about most cases. I've always had something I've disliked about a case but have dealt with it. I've also always went for the cheaper the better in the past. This case is truly a "you get what you pay for" case. The way it holds the very edges of the tablet is my favorite part. It looks like it is floating in the case and the parts that hold the tablet in place never really become part of the view. The access to all buttons and inputs as well as the quality of the leather are great. The actual stand aspect allows for infinite viewing angles and never feels cheap, like the stand portion is going to collapse at any moment.
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Nice. It fits perfectly? Usually cases with the plastic clips are pretty picky about what they'll work with. If so, I'm thinking about buying one of these gtab 2 7.0 cases and adding a "smart cover" magnet to it.
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Nice. It fits perfectly? Usually cases with the plastic clips are pretty picky about what they'll work with. If so, I'm thinking about buying one of these gtab 2 7.0 cases and adding a "smart cover" magnet to it.
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Here's how well it fits Very securely! I'm actually shaking the case while I hold it upside down. Talk about making your heart jump a bit!
are you sure? I tried the same case and it doesn't fit too well, but its the best one
the corners are still lodged
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Here's how well it fits Very securely! I'm actually shaking the case while I hold it upside down. Talk about making your heart jump a bit!
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haha, very nice. I may have to see how some of the gtab 2 7.0 cases fit myself. Nice to see you also brought your new baby to work with you today :good:
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are you sure? I tried the same case and it doesn't fit too well, but its the best one
the corners are still lodged
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I just pulled the edges on the 4 rubber ends out slightly, if that makes sense, and when the tablet was in place, they wrapped perfectly around each corner of the tablet. It takes a tiny bit of "fitting", but once it's on, it's all good.
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haha, very nice. I may have to see how some of the gtab 2 7.0 cases fit myself. Nice to see you also brought your new baby to work with you today :good:
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I had to bring it to work! It definitely is my new baby. Tethered 4G connection from my Galaxy Nexus Streaming music while getting my work on.
Sexy! The case too!
Thanks for sharing, that case looks made to order on the Nexus 7. :good:
How about the speaker in the back, is it covered or are there holes for it?
There are no holes for the speaker. I did a test at max volume and I have no idea why but it sounds louder with it in the case then out of the case. It could be the way it's configured with the speaker near flush but with a decimeter or so gap. I know with my phones and tablets that they tend to sound louder when they are angled near a wall and I seem to get the same effect with this case.
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There are no holes for the speaker. I did a test at max volume and I have no idea why but it sounds louder with it in the case then out of the case. It could be the way it's configured with the speaker near flush but with a decimeter or so gap. I know with my phones and tablets that they tend to sound louder when they are angled near a wall and I seem to get the same effect with this case.
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A decimeter is 10 centimeters...
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A decimeter is 10 centimeters...
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Okay. My point is that it's less than a centimeter. Maybe a millimeter or so. Enough tiny space to actually amplify the sound
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rediculous price! that's 25% of the tablet. I've seen much better looking case off amazon.
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rediculous price! that's 25% of the tablet. I've seen much better looking case off amazon.
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Link? Cause I haven't seen any. All those cheap amazon cases look cheap and tacky IMO.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0083...4&linkCode=as4&ref_=as_li_ss_til&tag=noref-20
i bought this elcheapo case for now, at least they have 2 day prime shipping
This case is very similar to the one you bought, but is significantly cheaper.
http://www.yourpoetic.com/p/157/hardback-samsung-galaxy-black
The company has a case specifically for the N7, but no pictures of the N7 in a case. I'm guessing their N7 is waiting to be delivered too. Haha. Anyway, I really like the floating look, and will probably be getting this one.
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This case is very similar to the one you bought, but is significantly cheaper.
http://www.yourpoetic.com/p/157/hardback-samsung-galaxy-black
The company has a case specifically for the N7, but no pictures of the N7 in a case. I'm guessing their N7 is waiting to be delivered too. Haha. Anyway, I really like the floating look, and will probably be getting this one.
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People on other threads have been linking to Cases listed on Amazon and Ebay with that very similar look (they probably all use the same stock photos) with prices ranging from $10 to $20. Even cheaper.
http://www.amazon.com/MoKo-Slim-fit...?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1342489646&sr=1-12
http://www.amazon.com/i-Blason-Google-Tablet-Leather-Orange/dp/B008H3PAP2/ref=reg_hu-rd_add_1_dp
http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-HardBa...turer/dp/B008IEGS9W/ref=sr_1_24?s=electronics
I don't know, may be not the same quality but it's hard to judge from photos, or even the prizes.
Only way to judge is hand-on experience like the OP's case, his case looks good also because when the back holds on to four corners only, whereas these ones are a bit 'uneven' (when viewed in portrait mode) : p
I would perfer something that holds on to the edges of Nexus 7 only, like the Official Case or this:
http://www.amazon.com/MoKo-Folding-...ction/dp/B007SA0F7S/ref=sr_1_22?s=electronics
It claims to be case comparable by removing an insert
And at $32 bucks it's not a bad buy but it would be nice to find it cheeper. Anyway I was wondering if anyone had one and if it's any good?
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/google-nexus-7-case-compatible-desktop-sync-and-charge-cradle-p35866.htm
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it reminds me of those generic ipod docks, with the insert it fits snug but when you remove the insert depending on how thick your case is it wobbles
i'd recommend save your money and wait for the official dock that uses the pogo pins
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It claims to be case comparable by removing an insert
And at $32 bucks it's not a bad buy but it would be nice to find it cheeper. Anyway I was wondering if anyone had one and if it's any good?
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/google-nexus-7-case-compatible-desktop-sync-and-charge-cradle-p35866.htm
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I just ordered one. It should arrive in two days. In general I find Mobile Fun quite trustworthy. They seem to test all the stuff they resell so that they know its decent quality.
I'll let you know how the cradle works.
I have one on order from 4u-mobi that shipped Monday. I'll let you know when I get it. I already started a thread about this as well, called Kidigi dock for Nexus 7.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849616&highlight=kidigi
Ok it arrived and my N7 is in it.
As Testaccount says above, it fits very well with the insert in place and no case. Without the insert it's a little loose, probably because with my case is just a gel back cover. Putting a couple of sheets of paper in behind the Nexus shows that the dock would be a good tight fit if the case was about 1 mm thicker so if you are thinking of a slightly bigger case, one of the wrap around maybe, the dock should work well.
Even without the paper it isn't so loose that it will fall out or anything. I just spent a hour prodding the screen to turn pages in Kindle and it showed no sign of falling. All in all I'm pretty happy with it. I don't see how they could have made it substantially better without mandating what case you can use with it.
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Ok it arrived and my N7 is in it.
As Testaccount says above, it fits very well with the insert in place and no case. Without the insert it's a little loose, probably because with my case is just a gel back cover. Putting a couple of sheets of paper in behind the Nexus shows that the dock would be a good tight fit if the case was about 1 mm thicker so if you are thinking of a slightly bigger case, one of the wrap around maybe, the dock should work well.
Even without the paper it isn't so loose that it will fall out or anything. I just spent a hour prodding the screen to turn pages in Kindle and it showed no sign of falling. All in all I'm pretty happy with it. I don't see how they could have made it substantially better without mandating what case you can use with it.
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Wow, that was quick. The one I ordered from China is going to take like 2 weeks to get to me in the US. I'm glad to hear you like it.
Great that is what I was hoping. What about how when it slides in is the fit on the usb connector good? I know even my stock usb cable is a tight fit that's why I ask. And thanks a lot for your input.
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Just got a Nexus 7 the other day and have been scouring the web for the right case. There's surprisingly few slim and attractive cases with a smart cover. I was looking for something slim, that doesn't cover the bezel, and provides a magnetic cover. I found this beauty on a Chinese wholesalers site. Doesn't appear to be on ebay or any retailer site yet. Unfortunately, for now it can only be ordered wholesale with a minimum of 100 pieces.
What do you guys think? It also comes in 10 colors. Can't wait til I can purchase an individual piece.
Since I'm new I can't post a link, but if you go to alibaba.com you can find it with a quick search for nexus 7 fold case.
Some pics:
Exactly what I'm looking for.
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From pic it seems to cover at least one of the 2 mics? Maybe both?
i don't know the rules of xda super well. But why not try starting a group buy thread? If it's wholesale for 100, that'll be cheaper than if we all bought it alone. Possible we get a 100 people to buy right?
It's just a variation on a theme, there are a number of almost dentical cases available already on Amazon and eBay. Quality and prce varies a bit but they most likely all come out of the same factory in Shenzen.
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It's just a variation on a theme, there are a number of almost dentical cases available already on Amazon and eBay. Quality and prce varies a bit but they most likely all come out of the same factory in Shenzen.
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Looks a lot like the poetic, just different colors.
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Hey guys, here's a case I recently ordered which looks quite nice. Nothing fancy, but it looks slim enough to do this tablet justice! If anyone has seen anything else out there, please share!
https://www.krusellcases.com/uk/p_krusell_product.aspx?i=259284
It would be nice if you post a few photos and your opinion once you've received it.
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Gnopps said:
It would be nice if you post a few photos and your opinion once you've received it.
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Yep, will do!
So my Krusell Malmö Tablet Case just arrived. I have had several cases for various tablets and phones in the past and this is probably one of the better ones I've had. I always have a case for my phone/tablet because I want to keep my devices in the best condition possible but unfortunately, it also covers up their original appearance. Good thing about this case is that when open, it still exposes the majority of the tablet allowing you to show off how thin the tablet is to your friends without having to take the tablet out
The buttons are all exposed as are the ports except for the MicroSD card port (and I guess also the SIM port for the 4G owners), but then again, I doubt you'd need to remove it that often.
The tablet wedges itself tightly into the two corner brackets on the upper and bottom right side of the case (when portrait). The fit is very tight so you won't need to worry about the tablet falling out.
It also allows two different standing modes. You can either fold the cover backwards similar to the iPad cover:
or you can lay the cover flat on the table:
I prefer the second option because it feels a bit more stable and there are many more angle possibilities. You won't need to worry about the tablet sliding because the inside of the cover will provide enough resistance. Speaking of which, the inside of this cover feels really nice and velvety and will help keep your screen in great condition.
It also wakes/locks the tablet when you open and close it. Overall, I am very satisfied with this case. It's pretty much as thin as they come but still very sturdy and solid at the same time. Highly recommended! By the way, the pictures make it look a little grey but I can assure you that the case is as black as the tablet
https://www.krusellcases.com/uk/p_krusell_product.aspx?i=259284
I wonder how this compares to the one from Sony, since they are the same price
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I wonder how this compares to the one from Sony, since they are the same price
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This one is actually about 9 pounds cheaper But yeah, it would be nice to have a comparison. I think they both perform all the same functions (stand angles, magnetic cover) so it would be a close match.
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This one is actually about 9 pounds cheaper But yeah, it would be nice to have a comparison. I think they both perform all the same functions (stand angles, magnetic cover) so it would be a close match.
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Looking at the pictures, so only my assumption which can be wrong, it looks like the Krusell case folds a little bit over the front of the screen where the Sony Office does not seem to do that as much.
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Looking at the pictures, so only my assumption which can be wrong, it looks like the Krusell case folds a little bit over the front of the screen where the Sony Office does not seem to do that as much.
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Do you mean the brackets holding the tablet in place covers up more of the bezel than the Sony Cover? You're probably right about that. The Sony one looks like it's clicked into the four corners whereas the Krusell one is wedged into two corner brackets. It's really minimal though and doesn't cover the screen up at all and I hardly notice it.
EDIT: A friend of mine just bought the official case and it seems that the Krusell one is a tiny bit thinner. The reason for this I think is because the official Sony one basically has an extra inner layer underneath the tablet (which allows it to have 4 corner attachment points compared to Krusell's two). Not sure if I'm making any sense But if you look at my pictures, you'll see that when standing, the bottom of the tablet is resting against nothing whereas the official Sony one is resting against another layer. Wish I took some pictures...we were too busy Shadowgun