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Tuff-Luv Leather Case for Dell *NEW*

cant post links, but check ebay uk, search for tuff luv dell streak, or even amazon uk, the case looks amazing, anyone tried it? plz post a review...i bought an otterbox, made phone too huge, n sticky to remove from pocket, think leather is the way to go with the streak...any advise will be much appreciated

Nice find, they look a lot like the PDair cases. I'm having this one just for the leather! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tuff-Luv-Sa...r_1_2?s=gateway&ie=UTF8&qid=1286040721&sr=8-2

mate from ebay the brown leather 1 is a couple quid cheape (because of free delivery)...i would have bought it straight away and reviewed it (the black one, dont like brown, they both genuine leather btw)..but since i bought the otterbox (i hate it!) really cant afford to throw anymore money on something i might not like lol, so someone else plz take the plunge and post a review, wanna see how thick the phone gets, hope not too much, and does the magnet (if any) mess around with gps or compass thing? pics of your dell in the case would be amazing, cheers

Looking at the images on the Amazon link there, it looks like they've missed out putting cut outs for the proximity sensor (other side of earpiece from front camera).
That's going to cause problems so I wouldn't recommend this case until they fix the design...

damn i knew i should have waited for a review, the buy it now button on ebay was too tempting...i clicked ...oh well i guess il have to do without the proximity sensor thing or get out the scissors n try cutting it

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Looking at the images on the Amazon link there, it looks like they've missed out putting cut outs for the proximity sensor
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An oversight for sure, but easily fixed, my streak is on a data only contract so the proximity sensor is not something I use.

what does the proximity sensor do? is it the thing that switches off the screen wen phone held to your ear? if its permanently blockd by the case wont the phone screen be permanently switched off? :s

Something like that I think. But there's two of them so possibly some movement is also required.

have you ordered one as well? do post a review with pics if possible, il also post a review when mine arrives but dont have another camera and cant take a pic with the streak in the case using the streak lol, so no pics with my review...i have a good feeling abt this case though, lets hope it doesnt disappoint

Yes, I've ordered the saddleback brown version, actually it will be a race to see which turns up first since I've also got a PDair case on order.
Sent from my Dell Streak using XDA App

thats great, so other people can also know from your experience which of the 2 is better, (m hoping its the tuff-luv 1 lol)

Well my leather Tuff Luv case arrived today and I'm impressed with the quality and finish of it, the stitching is good and the cutouts are nicely rounded off. The Streak fits neatly inside, there's just enough tension to hold it in place which means that anything thicker than a vinyl skin would be too big to fit. I've posted some pictures below. The case came in a self seal plastic bag with some generic Tuff Luv instructions and guarantee, in a padded bag.
As you can see I chose the Saddleback brown version, I prefer the workmanlike style over the shiny poser black although the inside is polished leather the outside is not. The case closure is a pop stud not magnetic
The more observant among you might notice a small design flaw in the first image, for those who use the streak as a phone there needs to be an extra opening below the earpiece for the proximity sensors. My Streak is data only so I don't know how much of a problem that might be.
There's a metal stud/socket thing on the back which might be for a belt clip or m/clip (tuff luvs earphone holder) but nothing came with the case to fit it.
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The inside of the flap, double thickness for strength.
Openings for the buttons along the top edge
Aluminium speaker grill and camera opening on the back

I emailed Tuff Luv this morning through amazon about the missing cut out and got this reply just now. Pretty good I'd say.
"Thanks for alerting us of this design flaw! We are looking into
fixing the ones we have in-stock here, so that we may get you a
replacement as fast as possible. Would you prefer to receive a fixed
case in exchange for your current one? You can send your present one
back to us at no charge, after you receive the fixed one, if you
like. Please let us know if you would like us to do this.
Thanks again for your help!
-C.M.Rogers
Design/Development Tuff-Luv"

Nice Case and Fantastic service

Dear simplydata,
Thank you for your message. We have indeed fixed these cases with cutouts so that the proximity sensor is no longer blocked.
kind regards
- i-nique_usa
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Thay have fixed the problem and Ebay listing picture looks different now. Just order one last Friday. Thanks for the review and pictures.

simplydata said:
Thay have fixed the problem and Ebay listing picture looks different now. Just order one last Friday. Thanks for the review and pictures.
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Mine just arrived after 7 days. They have indeed fixed the problem. I ordered mine directly from i-nique website and got a discount of 15% using coupon code twitterA145. it's so much better than the premium case from dell, imho.

Don't mean to resurrect an old thread, however, just wanted to see how owners of this case is enjoying it and two, I would like to drill a hole and put a belt clip in it, something like this. Just want to know if anyone sees that there may be an issue with the fit of the phone after doing this.

anybody? I'm also interested in this case with a CLIP
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Don't mean to resurrect an old thread, however, just wanted to see how owners of this case is enjoying it and two, I would like to drill a hole and put a belt clip in it, something like this. Just want to know if anyone sees that there may be an issue with the fit of the phone after doing this.
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The Monaco Leather case has a clip. It will only hold a naked phone, even a TPU case won't let it close. More Pics

My Tuff Luv case is still going strong and is the only one I use.
To those thinking of belts clips, my advice would be forget it, imo the Streak is too big and too heavy to trust to a belt clip of any kind. Buy trousers with cargo pockets instead

[Review] TreeGloo Case for Nexus 7

EDIT: 9/20/12 Taken from the other Treegloo thread:
Just to report back. I think I was one of the few that had received their cases the first week of release. In any case, I have dropped my N7 twice. Once on the curb getting my 4 yr old out of my truck and yesterday in the garage from a 3-4 foot drop straight to the garage floor with the flat back hitting the ground
I picked it up, and nothing was damaged (thank the heavens!) and I just left it for my wife to use and I went to work. When I got home from work, I opened up the tablet and found that the tablet was not seating correctly on the case. I thought to myself, "crap something is wrong" so I took the N7 out of the case. What I found was that the back case had popped open when it hit the floor in the garage. I initially didn't catch it, but all I did was pop the case back into the bezel. (whew)
So I have to say it was a good day for the Treegloo case lol. I don't think it would have of survived a fall like that without certain issues if I was using a leather case. But that's just speculation .
EDIT 8/10/12: Update on my case. While talking with treegloo.com through G+, it was pointed out to me that I have a cloth lining not a paper lining, which is the default. The reason is because not many people order the green liner. I am weird like that lol. So kudos to treegloo once again for a FREEBIE!
Still loving the case. I can carry my N7 with the utmost confidence anywhere I go!
The issue well not issue, more of a FYI to treegloo, that I have an imprint of the inner lining on the lower left corner of the screen protector. This doesn't affect the tablet at all, just a FYI if someone does have a screen protector on and if you see something like this.
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Ok here is my quick take of the Treegloo cases which you can make your own at https://www.treegloo.com/
As you can see the case is wrapped with care and with a quick personal thank you, which is nice because you really do not see this type of service. I chalk it up to being in Texas, but I guess I am bias because I am in TX (grew up in NY) and with all the 'southern' hospitality it didn't totally surprise me .
And before I go into some of the aspects of the case, I have to say they have been above and beyond the scope of service in terms of this case. I mean their bread and butter is most likely the ipad lines, but at this point they catered to many of our needs, which is awesome in my book, and they are in the US to boot. And in addition, I know of another member who chose the kinetic latch systems as well that received a Fedex'd replacement latch in case the one installed was the incorrect one. I replaced it on mine and kept the old one in case I needed another as a backup. :good:
Crack open the plastic packing and you can still smell the dyes and glue from the case
Ok before I stuck my precious N7 into the case, I took a look around and looked at the suede lining (which is an 'extra' option I paid for) that would protect this beast. I looked at the Kinetic Latch system (also extra) to see how it worked. It's a very novel idea. Having multiple angles on this thing. It's really well thought out!
Now putting in the N7 is very interesting. You have instructions enclosed to push in from top first and then follow up with the bottom of the device and push down firmly. After that I can confidently attest that this tablet will not be coming out easily. So I was curious, how hard is it to take out? Apparently not too difficult at all. It's like taking off a TPU case off a phone. No biggie.
All the buttons are easily accessible. People with bigger fingers may find it a bit difficult to access, but users may vary here. :silly:
Now looking at the bottom part of the device you see the cut out of the frame and the reason's are pretty self explanatory. The bottom port portion is quite large because of the speaker and of course the headphone port is carved out perfectly as well...well almost perfectly. The only headphones plug that did not work well was my Shure SE215. The reason is because the 3.5mm plug has a big head to that and any twist will disconnect the SE215's. But all the other headsets like the earphones from a Beats Rezound and also my Sol Republic Track HD headphones work here as well. Again users may vary on this one.
The smart cover works as advertised. No worry about that there. And folding the cover back does NOT affect the screen at all. I tried .
Any negatives? Kinda. Other than the stated access to the buttons if you have bigger fingers may drive you nuts. Also the case yet small and like a small paperback, does take away from the sexy thin Nexus 7 original nekkid form. Too bad there's no bikini case out there :silly:.
So do I recommend this case? A resounding yes! If you are looking for a case that will protect your precious N7 this will do it's job well. The wood is buttery smooth and the case holds the baby in nice and tight. The wood is smooth as butter and the materials used is perfect in my opinion.
And on an off note, I was asked recently if the case affected my wifi. And I have not noticed anything degradation in signal. All my pages and play store pull up as quick as without the case.
Anyway, here are the pics. Pretty much an unboxing photo journal lol. Questions?? Sure whatcha got?
This is not my pic, this is from treegloo. I didn't take a pic of this angle, so I figured I take it from the site. Reason? Because I forgot

What about the two mics? Are there holes cut out for them? If not, do they still work fine?

I have been debating on one of these for a while now. After reading about several bad experiences I thought I'd forego this type of case, but I can't find anything I really like. Maybe I will take a leap and try it out. Thanks for the review.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Fluxman said:
What about the two mics? Are there holes cut out for them? If not, do they still work fine?
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If you ordered the lining yes the suede is cut out to let the mics work. If you did not, it's not an issue is it? LOL
Mic is fine. I just did few google now searches and its fine. :good:

kpjimmy said:
If you ordered the lining yes the suede is cut out to let the mic work. If you did not, it's not an issue is it? LOL
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If the mic is blocked, how would that NOT be an issue?

kpjimmy said:
If you ordered the lining yes the suede is cut out to let the mics work. If you did not, it's not an issue is it? LOL
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Even with the wooden frame, there is no problem registering sound?

nickmv said:
If the mic is blocked, how would that NOT be an issue?
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No I meant that because if there is not lining, there will be no obvious cut outs. There would be rubber bumpers at the corners from what I understand.

Fluxman said:
Even with the wooden frame, there is no problem registering sound?
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Give me a test and I'll test it. I already did a few google searches via voice search and it came up fine. Asked to play music two different albums and also asked for the weather without issues.

Welp, this will make the fourth case I've purchased now. Just ordered one.

arrjaytea said:
Welp, this will make the fourth case I've purchased now. Just ordered one.
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LOL give me your budget!!

Thanks for the review Jimmy. Can't wait to get mine. Ordered it on the 28th and still waiting for the shipping confirmation email.
My order:
Ebony frame, Manhattan Blue Cloth liner, and a Kinetic Latch closure

killerbicycle said:
I have been debating on one of these for a while now. After reading about several bad experiences I thought I'd forego this type of case, but I can't find anything I really like. Maybe I will take a leap and try it out. Thanks for the review.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
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I haven't seen many complaints. Care to share/school me?

flatrhino said:
I haven't seen many complaints. Care to share/school me?
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Someone started an entire thread bashing this company.

killerbicycle said:
I have been debating on one of these for a while now. After reading about several bad experiences I thought I'd forego this type of case, but I can't find anything I really like. Maybe I will take a leap and try it out. Thanks for the review.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
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m4rk0358 said:
Thanks for the review Jimmy. Can't wait to get mine. Ordered it on the 28th and still waiting for the shipping confirmation email.
My order:
Ebony frame, Manhattan Blue Cloth liner, and a Kinetic Latch closure
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Someone started an entire thread bashing this company.
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I highly suggest emailing them or post on their G+ page. My last email was quickly responded by Jen within the hour on a business day.:good:
And as for the 'bashing' thread. I posted there as well and posted my opinion on the guy. I don't think he responded. . I'll let that thread die. It was a complaint on his personal experience, where I do not fault him, but a newbie badmouthing a company just on his/her/it experience rubs me the wrong way. I mean there was no defending treegloo in his/her/its eyes.

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I highly suggest emailing them or post on their G+ page. My last email was quickly responded by Jen within the hour on a business day.:good:
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Oh I already know they're quick to respond. Jen answered a question within 30 minutes before I made the purchase. My order is still within the 5-10 business day window so I don't need to pester them yet.

m4rk0358 said:
Oh I already know they're quick to respond. Jen answered a question within 30 minutes before I made the purchase. My order is still within the 5-10 business day window so I don't need to pester them yet.
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Ah ok. Cool. For the "basic" cases like mine with a few add-ons, you should be fine. But if you had added ALL of that fun stuff, that's where they have to do some quality control stuff because that is indeed an "one-off", unique case :cyclops:.

The case looks really good. I ended up with a Portenzo case because it was a little cheaper and had more appealing colors but I really prefer teh TreeGloo's wood frame. I'm glad that you are happy with your case!

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These are so beautiful... I'm just apprehensive about the cases breaking after a year of use (reported from them iPadders).

flatrhino said:
These are so beautiful... I'm just apprehensive about the cases breaking after a year of use (reported from them iPadders).
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Well, we will see how long this will last. I have an i-Blason case that's on order, shipping on the 8/10.

kpjimmy said:
Well, we will see how long this will last. I have an i-Blason case that's on order, shipping on the 8/10.
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Which one? The slim-folio or the thicker ones? Just took a look... neither their price nor that of the EXOTEKs are too bad to get while waiting for an order from Treegloo...

E-Cell Luxury Protective Leather Case [Review]

So I've just received the case today and here is my mini review. I apologise for the blurry photo's lol
First I will point out that I'm not sure whether it is real leather or not, it smells similar but is quite faint - I'd say that is isn't real. Either way I'm not fussed as it was £8.95 and it still looks and feels nice.
Some pictures of how it came and what it looks like without the Nexus 7 in.
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It was very easy to get the Nexus 7 into the case, first I put the right side into the case and gently pushed on the left and it popped straight in. defiantly feels secure.
It fits really well and the front flap will protect the screen from any hard objects,
As you can see all the ports are exposed, even the microphones have cut outs.
You can see the speaker has a cut out, I haven't noticed any difference in volume.
If you try to fold the flap behind the device you end up with this, which could be good for typing on the keyboard in landscape. Although if you place pressure on it you can hold it fine in portrait mode.
The case is very stable in the 'stand' mode and you can angle it to how you want.
Overall I am very happy with the case and I feel that it will defiantly protect the Nexus 7 so I won't really have to worry as much as it being 'naked'.
It also features the magnet sleep sensor function!
Looks: 8/10
Protection: 7/10
Build Quality: 7/10
Price: 8/10
Where to buy: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:GB:1123#ht_2307wt_1139
Colours:
Any questions just ask!
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I've just purchased the E-Cell Luxury Protective Leather Case in Black, once I get it I'll post up a small review on it.
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It looks pretty nice and it's what I was after as I don't really want a bulky case that covers the whole device, I've also purchased gloss and matte screen protectors.
Does anyone here have this already? or has ordered one too?
I'll update this with a review once I get it.

Waiting your review
And...price??

Chapi said:
Waiting your review
And...price??
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It was £8.95 with free 1st class postage. Should get it on Wednesday

Chapi said:
Waiting your review
And...price??
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLACK-LUX...ios&hash=item2c683fdcbc&_uhb=1#ht_2310wt_1139
"Made of high quality leather..."
I wonder if it's real leather?

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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLACK-LUX...ios&hash=item2c683fdcbc&_uhb=1#ht_2310wt_1139
"Made of high quality leather..."
I wonder if it's real leather?
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Hmm, how would I tell for sure whether it is real or not? Other than smelling it lol

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Hmm, how would I tell for sure whether it is real or not? Other than smelling it lol
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From the feel of the material I guess, and......from the smell!

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From the feel of the material I guess, and......from the smell!
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Fair enough, I'll let you know when it gets here

At £8.95 it's not likely to be real leather but you might be lucky
That said the auction details are pretty specific about saying it is so...

Troute said:
At £8.95 it's not likely to be real leather but you might be lucky
That said the auction details are pretty specific about saying it is so...
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I suppose but it does say,
Made of premium leather
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I'll update this thread when I get it, should be here tomorrow

I couldn't see it, but does it feature a smart cover? AKA magnets? Look nice though.

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I couldn't see it, but does it feature a smart cover? AKA magnets? Look nice though.
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I don't think it does but you could probably add it yourself.

Bump, review is up on the first page. :good:

thanks very much for the review. It looks like the case I have been waiting for but looks like it does not have the wake/sleep function so I will still wait a bit longer.

nm8 said:
thanks very much for the review. It looks like the case I have been waiting for but looks like it does not have the wake/sleep function so I will still wait a bit longer.
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No problem, glad to help.
I don't think it does unfortunately but my device is charging atm so I haven't even tried. Tbh I think with a small enough magnet you could fit on yourself.
Or you can use the Proximity Sensor sleep applications.

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So I've just received the case today and here is my mini review. I apologise for the blurry photo's lol
First I will point out that I'm not sure whether it is real leather or not, it smells similar but is quite faint - I'd say that is isn't real. Either way I'm not fussed as it was £8.95 and it still looks and feels nice.
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Thx for the rewiew & photos this case looks really great!

Good quicky review Looks decent!

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Good quicky review Looks decent!
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Thank you! It's a very nice case!
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I couldn't see it, but does it feature a smart cover? AKA magnets? Look nice though.
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I can confirm that it does indeed have the magnet sleep function! I have just been able to test it as my Nexus 7 was charging.
It does not turn the tablet off when you flip the front cover around to the back either!
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thanks very much for the review. It looks like the case I have been waiting for but looks like it does not have the wake/sleep function so I will still wait a bit longer.
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As I said above, this does have the sleep function!

spooke said:
Thank you! It's a very nice case!
I can confirm that it does indeed have the magnet sleep function! I have just been able to test it as my Nexus 7 was charging.
It does not turn the tablet off when you flip the front cover around to the back either!
As I said above, this does have the sleep function!
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Thank you so much for updating, another question though, it looks like it does not have any ridge on the flap to stop the case from slipping when using it as stand just like this one:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLACK-LEA...K_iPad_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item2ec1b902a8
Can you please confirm that it does not slip when you put the tablet in landscape orientation... cheers bud

nm8 said:
Thank you so much for updating, another question though, it looks like it does not have any ridge on the flap to stop the case from slipping when using it as stand just like this one:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLACK-LEA...K_iPad_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item2ec1b902a8
Can you please confirm that it does not slip when you put the tablet in landscape orientation... cheers bud
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Yeah it doesn't have a ridge, it depends how you place the tablet. If you are using it on a flat surface and you are not moving the tablet then it will stay in place. However if you start moving around the tablet will slowly start to slide until it comes off the front flap and stops.
It can stay in place well if you don't move around much if you are resting it on your legs though.

thanks, i ordered the brown one anyway

[Review] Seidio Active Case

Today before lunch, I got in the Seidio Active case with front cover/kickstand. It's much like the Kindle Fire case I had. So I am glad that I now have it protecting my N7.
As you can see it is the black version. All the cutouts are there EXCEPT for the POGO Pins. But I see it as if you are going to use the POGO pins, you HAVE to remove the case to use a POGO device, so I am am ok with covering it up at this time.
The case comes in three parts, the rubber polymer, hard exterior skeleton, and the mounting cover. The rubber does attract dust especially when brand new out of the box lol, but after a while, the dust and debris will get easier to wipe off with your hand. The front cover can be slipped on the back of the case for convenience and IMO added protection. And there is no magnets to speak of. Which is ok, IMO, I'll just use my volume rockers to turn it on, which I do anyway.
If you have any Seidio products on any of your devices, this does not disappoint. All the cutouts are there and the front camera is clear from the rubber exterior as well. Without the front cover, the Nexus 7 is comfy in my hand and i can see gaming on this more and more...if my 4 year old is not hogging it up lol....
To sum it up, the case is what I expected from Seidio and the quality of their cases. I have been a repeat customer for years and I forsee that I may be again when I get my next device, whatever that may be.
Any questions please ask! Here are the pics starting with unboxing without the N7 installed....enjoy!
Posting the pics, I came to the realization that my desk is mighty dusty! I apologize for that in advance ROFL
Also forgot to give the official link, my bad...http://www.seidioonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=BD2-CSK3ASN7-BK
Available in colors: Red, Blue, White and Black
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Thanks for the review.. thinking about picking up one of these too. Is it bulky? Does it add alot of thickness/weight?

brainchow said:
Thanks for the review.. thinking about picking up one of these too. Is it bulky? Does it add alot of thickness/weight?
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I answered those generally in the other Seidio thread but forgot to post the question and answers here, so here it goes:
1. Is it bulky?
Ans: No more bulkier than my Treegloo case. It actually feels thinner than the treegloo and Kindle Fire version IMO, that's without the front cover on the back :cyclops:.
2. Does it add to the thickness/weight?
Ans: It does seem a bit heavier. I think it has to do with the skeleton and rubber combo. But it feels comfortable in the hand because of the rubber exterior IMO. Is it thick? See answer one lol...well if you are coming from a naked N7 then this would be a major step but also major protection IMO.
Hope that helps a bit! :fingers-crossed:

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brainchow said:
Thanks for the review.. thinking about picking up one of these too. Is it bulky? Does it add alot of thickness/weight?
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I took some pics showing the difference in thickness (with measurements) with the case and cover part way down this page, also near the bottom I posted the weight of the bare 7, with case and with case/cover.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1892109&page=5

Is it me, or the case is somewhat "curvy"? Especially in you last picture, it looks like the rubber doesn't make straight lines around the screen.

G.Goret said:
Is it me, or the case is somewhat "curvy"? Especially in you last picture, it looks like the rubber doesn't make straight lines around the screen.
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I see what you mean. Keep in mind I had just put the case on prior in taking pics. As of now the case has "settled" around the device. Ill try to take a comparison pic.
Pic today
Pic yesterday
Hmm...looks the same doesn't it? LOL. In the pics I see what you are saying but when looking at it, it looks ok to me lol.

Having a closer look, it looks like there's some barrel distortion with your camera, as even the screen itself isn't fully square. The case is probably fine (and the lines do look smoother in the more recent picture).

Can you use the harder protective back to cover the front of the screen?

G.Goret said:
Having a closer look, it looks like there's some barrel distortion with your camera, as even the screen itself isn't fully square. The case is probably fine (and the lines do look smoother in the more recent picture).
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Lol I think you are right. It's an old cyber shot camera.
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killdashn9ne said:
Can you use the harder protective back to cover the front of the screen?
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The stand is a hard cover as well. There's a pic of it without the N7 installed.
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Nevermind
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I got mine today too, it's awesome! If anyone needs pics or details, I'll be happy to provide them as well.

CyberStorm98 said:
I got mine today too, it's awesome! If anyone needs pics or details, I'll be happy to provide them as well.
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When the front cover is off can you snap it on to the back so it's out of the way?

MrDrift42 said:
When the front cover is off can you snap it on to the back so it's out of the way?
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Yes.

kpjimmy said:
Yes.
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Nice. This is definitely on my to buy list. Been waiting for a tough case to come out since I bought it.

Got mine and am not disappointed in the least. Pretty much great in every way. Highly recommended.

I am interested in this case as well. Could someone get a pic of the case and tab side by side laying flat on a desk/table? I'm trying to get a feel for how much thicker it ends up being with the top on it. Thanks
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silverxbv2 said:
I am interested in this case as well. Could someone get a pic of the case and tab side by side laying flat on a desk/table? I'm trying to get a feel for how much thicker it ends up being with the top on it. Thanks
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Did you see this post in the Seidio info thread? Are one of these what you are looking for as a pic?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32639172&postcount=11760

Updated pics

Has anyone tried this specific "smart cover" case?

I looked around for smart covers on ebay and found the cover below. It doesn't fold around like this case does and in general looks more stable judging by the pictures (they could be wrong though).
Have any of you tried it? I have not found a review of it yet but I figured it might be worth asking.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Smart...ase-Cover-Google-nexus-7-Tablet-/280999623067
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Good question. I've been thinking about getting this case too. Anyone actually got it?

Looks cool, but it would have to be much more stable than it looks to me.
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chacalau said:
Good question. I've been thinking about getting this case too. Anyone actually got it?
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Yes I have this case, I tell you its a beautiful case to hold and look at. There are other colour variants available which I got the red one.
Its very sleek, doesn't add much weight or bulk to the device.
The sleep functions works brilliantly, and doesn't lock the device when you fold it over to hold like a book, which some do.
ONE DOWNSIDE!!!! - The stand is very hard to figure out (i have not yet figured how to fold it to make it stand up haha !)
Hope this helps answer your questions.
And I genuinly recommend this case as its ace ! (that rhymes weee)

Wilks3y said:
Yes I have this case, I tell you its a beautiful case to hold and look at. There are other colour variants available which I got the red one.
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Have you got a link for any of the other colours? The ones I see in multiple colours are the ones with the wrap-around magnetic closure in the back (which I have, I'd like to have one that just lies over the screen for use at home).

formicae said:
Have you got a link for any of the other colours? The ones I see in multiple colours are the ones with the wrap-around magnetic closure in the back (which I have, I'd like to have one that just lies over the screen for use at home).
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You're right mate, asif
Yeah the coloured variants have a lip that does go round the back, but its not noticeable and surely you want this to keep it nicely closed and secure?

Wilks3y said:
Yeah the coloured variants have a lip that does go round the back, but its not noticeable and surely you want this to keep it nicely closed and secure?
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I think it's noticeable, especially when I have that extra flap to fold back over when I'm using the N7 in my hand.
I want to keep it closed and secure, sure, when it's in a bag or something. But my N7 spends most of its time on my coffee table or bar; I'd love to have a slim case with just a flap over the screen to keep the dust out. That doesn't cost $30+ like the Poetics or Portenzos of the world.

Wilks3y said:
Yes I have this case, I tell you its a beautiful case to hold and look at. There are other colour variants available which I got the red one.
Its very sleek, doesn't add much weight or bulk to the device.
The sleep functions works brilliantly, and doesn't lock the device when you fold it over to hold like a book, which some do.
ONE DOWNSIDE!!!! - The stand is very hard to figure out (i have not yet figured how to fold it to make it stand up haha !)
Hope this helps answer your questions.
And I genuinly recommend this case as its ace ! (that rhymes weee)
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So do you have this exact case or not? I've seen the other ones and I'm not interested in them after reading the reviews. That's why I started a new thread about this one. If you do have this one, some pictures would be great.

I went and ordered one of these, but likely won't have it for a couple of weeks since it's coming from China. Will post my impressions when it arrives.

formicae said:
I went and ordered one of these, but likely won't have it for a couple of weeks since it's coming from China. Will post my impressions when it arrives.
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there's a video review from youtube titled "Nexus 7 - Cheap eBay "Smart Cover" Review"

brickedman said:
there's a video review from youtube titled "Nexus 7 - Cheap eBay "Smart Cover" Review"
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That's a different case, with the wrap-around flap on the right side. I already have that one.

look, heres the deal, that case may look pretty but any case like that wont stay closed. for it to be closed, there would have to be magnets along the edges like the portfolio. any case maker that says the case will stay closed without magnets on the border is lying.

I own one and its awesome. Buy it.
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I have got 1, build quality feels nice and it doesn't add much bulk to the device and also looks pretty sweet.
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I have to admit, I never really liked these cases... but after seeing that YouTube review online, I'm curious enough to give it a shot.
I'm absolutely in love with this Speck case, but I do have a minor concern with it. I use my Nexus 7 frequently, very frequently, and not only that but I use it for work. I'm continually walking up and down the hall at work going from one problem to another, using my N7 along the way. As a result, I'm concerned I may wear out the clip on the Speck case quite a bit. This only became a thought when I realized the clipping mechanism is significantly easier now than it was when I bought it. Broken in? Maybe. Will it get even softer? Very possible. This case ensures that won't happen since the magnets of course don't have physical contact to wear like that. While the higher stand up position seems a bit easy to topple over, the other one with the N7 (one I'd likely prefer anyway) looks a bit better in terms of stability.
At any rate, ah, I bought one just now - we'll see what happens when it gets here.
Edit - for what it's worth the one I ordered did indeed have the magnetic flap that goes around back to ensure it stays shut. I'm not sure I'd consider one without...

Case arrived today, so far I like it, the cover lies flatter than the eBay case with the extra flap, and it feels slimmer. Only downside so far is that it sometimes puts the tablet to sleep when I fold it back. We'll see if it gets better over time. I'll try to take pictures when I have a chance.

formicae said:
Case arrived today, so far I like it, the cover lies flatter than the eBay case with the extra flap, and it feels slimmer. Only downside so far is that it sometimes puts the tablet to sleep when I fold it back. We'll see if it gets better over time. I'll try to take pictures when I have a chance.
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maybe slip something to block the magnet on the back? not sure what can maybe help on that front, but maybe a little thickness might be enough.
Side note, anyone have this and the poetic slimline case? I got the first case they had for my uncle, but it's a bit difficult for him to open. I'd get him a portenzo like mine, but it might actually add more bulk than I'd want for him.