Nexus 7 Product Reviews - Nexus 7 Accessories

In hopes to compile all the reviews into one, easy, readable thread, I've decided to compile this thread. I will link all the product reviews we have so far here. If there's anything that I'm missing, or if you've just made a review of a product, please PM me its link, and I will post it here. Hopefully, it will make it easier for people.
Also, if you have a product or accessory I encourage you to write a review! Even if there is a review already written, as it will allow for a second opinion! Or, if a review exists elsewhere on a 3rd party site, please PM a link to that, however I would like to give priority to XDA users. Doing so will help our userbase in making informed judgement on whether or not they should spend $9.99 on that new case!
(I only went through 4-5 pages of searching and couldn't find anything more. If there's a review I've missed, please link it to me!)
Cases
Folio Cases
Amzer Neoprene Sleeve By O29C
Anker Multi-Angle Leather Folio Case By kpjimmy
Black Carbon Fiber Case By adam448 (Aug. 26 2012)
DODO Case By Krze (Sep. 1 2012)
eBay (luckyexpress168) Ultra Slim PU Leather Case Troute (Sep. 14 2012)
EXOTEK Premium Slim-Fit Folio Cover Case By reverendkjr
i-BLASON Case By drewd
i-BLASON Case By Benjamin150 (Sep. 26 2012)
Monko Case By FunkyELF
Nexus 7 Sleeve/Stand Review By popupblocker
Official Nexus 7 dark Grey case early review By robrob777
Poetic Slimbook Leather Case By hottbill (Aug. 29 2012)
Portenzo Case By bustinstugots24
Portenzo Case By Fluxman (Sep. 11 2012)
Slim Magnetic PU Leather Smart Cover Case Stand By Uh60m Pilot
SupCase For Nexus 7 By aturyan
TreeGloo Case for Nexus 7 By kpjimmy
Gel/Back Covers/TPU
Amzer silicone case By jsanders4484
Exact PC + TPU Hybrid Case w/STAND By proud_whovian
Poetic Element By hottbill (Aug. 29 2012)
Poetic Element By Nxxx (Sep. 16 2012)
TPU Gel Case By DanielSF
Screen Protectors
Bodyguardz Anti-glare/Anti-fingerprint ScreenGuardz By theOmni
Martin Field's Screen Protector By Breezer23
Steinheil SGP Screen Protector By reverendkjr
Misc
Keyboards
Logitech Tablet Keyboard By theOmni
Perixx Periboard By Rueben_
Poetic Keybook Case By hottbill (Aug. 29 2012)
Cables
USB-OTG microSD adapter By
Car Tablet Mounts/Holder
Arkon SM517 Windshield Mount for 7-Inch Tablets By Prey521
Exogear Exomount Tablet Car Mount By SwervFusion
Generic eBay Car Mount By Comhack
Speakers
Logitech Wireless Boombox By adam448 (Aug. 30 2012)

Hi, here is a review for a gel case I made on you tube. If any one is interested here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2iOw0tqkvk&feature=plcp

danielsf said:
Hi, here is a review for a gel case I made on you tube. If any one is interested here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2iOw0tqkvk&feature=plcp
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Thanks! I've added that onto the list.

thanks,will check everything

ZAGGKeys Flex Reviews - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7VmN7Dbq18
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMlsH-LxKw0
Cheap Amazon Stylus- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlOan-XZX3M
Cheap Cover Case- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pf_zsEIyUZw
Official Case Reviews- Unboxing- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4LiU1nw6Dg
Why you should buy- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnuzPW2PEbw
Why you shouldn't buy- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZbg9zSTmfI
Full Review- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9uXgCTbxFE&feature=plcp
Giveaway- Will update soon to come
Poetic Element- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrmfbKQ--3Q&feature=plcp
Sorry for all the videos. Hopefully someone finds them useful. :silly:

Thanks a lot Nxxx!
Also, if you don't mind, can you please make a thread for each of the cases and just link the videos on that thread? It'd be much easier for members to discuss the accessory and will allow them to see what others have said about it.

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Thanks a lot Nxxx!
Also, if you don't mind, can you please make a thread for each of the cases and just link the videos on that thread? It'd be much easier for members to discuss the accessory and will allow them to see what others have said about it.
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I would, but I'd hate to get suspended/banned for what COULD be called spamming.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29549652#post29549652
Poetic Slimbook and Keybook reviews.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1859324
Poetic Element review.

Nice thread!
Now to decide what I want to buy...

DODOcase review
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1856519

CruzerLite Nexus 7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1851740

USB
I like N7, but it can use usb3g

This tablet is GREAT. It just satisfies all of my demands form a tablet. :good:

Update to my original post.
ZAGGKeys Flex Reviews - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7VmN7Dbq18
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMlsH-LxKw0
Cheap Amazon Stylus- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlOan-XZX3M
Cheap Cover Case- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pf_zsEIyUZw
Official Case Reviews- Unboxing- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4LiU1nw6Dg
Why you should buy- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnuzPW2PEbw
Why you shouldn't buy- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZbg9zSTmfI
Full Review- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9uXgCTbxFE&feature=plcp
Giveaway- Will update soon to come
Poetic Element- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrmfbKQ--3Q&feature=plcp
Sorry for all the videos. Hopefully someone finds them useful. :silly:

i-Blason review (Landscape)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1880378

Thanks!
We have that case on the review list, but I put yours up too. Always nice to have more than one opinion on something.

Portenzo Case Review
Hey,
I tried sending you a PM, but I don't know if it went through (the sent box has 0 messages in it). If you did receive it, sorry about the double post. I noticed you have a review for the Portenzo case, but I also but one together for the site Android in Canada. I posted a link to it in this xda post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1881763
I also included a video review. The direct link to the youtube video is here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hp8OH6yvYr4
If you can add it to the list, that would be great!

I should get you to add this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1864770

OTG options.
Here is one at amazon for $1.12, but you *may* need to crack it open and rewire it/mod it. Read the reviews.
http://www.amazon.com/SANOXY-Micro-Male-Female-Adapter/dp/B0027YYMU6/ref=pd_sim_cps_7
If you don't mind a tail. $0.83
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005FUNYSA/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&smid=A1EPC4RZ9DDAR2

Troute said:
I should get you to add this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1864770
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Added!

Related

Nice Looking Rugged Silicon Case for Streak 5

Do a search for "Amzer Silicone Skin Jelly Case For Dell Streak 5." Amazon USA has them for $15.00 (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...icone+Skin+Jelly+Case+For+Dell+Streak+5&ajr=0). A website from India carries all 10 colors (http://time2shop.in/en/dell/99-amzer-silicone-skin-jelly-case-for-dell-streak-5-mini.html), but Amazon only carries 4 colors. This case puts the rest of those silicon cases to shame. Appears to not add too much to the mighty Streak's slim profile. Buying the green one. eBay only has the ones for Streak 7.
This vendor is the only one I could find on eBay with the Amzer cases for the 5 inch Streak. I have never dealt with that seller.
Oops, looks like someone had started a thread about this case last year; sorry for the duplicate.
Moderator, please remove.

N7 case which would you recommend?

Yeah I'm looking in the market for a case.. But I wanted to see what you guys would recommend for a case I'm not trying to go over 20$ but that's without shipping lol...
Nexus 7 of HELLBoy
MoKo is a great product line available on amazon.
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I'm currently using this:
http://www.casecrown.com/kindle-fire/hard-cover/case-black
which is working fine but would like a book style case where the cover also doubles as a stand...similar to this one, which I have for the iPad:
http://www.casecrown.com/ipadn/omni/case-black
Would even go for one in leather if Yoobao made one.
What's the best case under thirty dollars
Mandated from Stannis Baratheon
I just ordered the yoomee case from amazon.
its only $6, techincically its for the fire, but fits the nexus perfectly, and even has a strap that you can put a magnet under turning it into a smart cover
geek.com has the article, but I can't post the link because i am a noob to the forums.
it will work until they start making quality cases that are form-fitted correctly.
corvato said:
I just ordered the yoomee case from amazon.
its only $6, techincically its for the fire, but fits the nexus perfectly, and even has a strap that you can put a magnet under turning it into a smart cover
geek.com has the article, but I can't post the link because i am a noob to the forums.
it will work until they start making quality cases that are form-fitted correctly.
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http://www.geek.com/articles/mobile/make-a-nexus-7-smart-cover-for-less-than-10-20120718/
this one?
Looks like YooMee has this on preorder which looks almost the same case but for the Nexus if u care to wait
http://www.amazon.com/YooMee-Androi...7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1342730957&sr=1-7
I'm kind of looking for a slim case, with some kind of stand, close lid, &fashionable lolol
Nexus 7 of HELLBoy
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28989783
This is my favorites. They're all slim cases.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
If you want a good sleeve try the timbuk2 kindle fire plush sleeve, fit is nice and firm

ACase - Leather Case Folio with multi view Stand & Wake/Sleep Function

I had an Acase for my xoom and it was almost identical. I loved this case. Just sold my xoom yesterday and my nexus 7 will be here tommorrow. That put me in search for another case. I'll be getting this one. I can vouch that this case for my xoom was top notch. Greaty quality.
It looks as if this also has the "smart case" functionality. It's cheaper from amazon but you have to pay shipping. It's free shipping from acase.
http://www.acase.com/Acase-Google-N...archPage=1&searchRank=salesrank&searchSize=12
http://www.amazon.com/Acase-Google-...=1-3&keywords=acase+nexus+7#productPromotions
If you have never signed up for amazon prime, you can get the prime 30 day trial and get free shipping making this case 12.95 with free shipping. Been wanting to try Amazon prime anyway and check out there streaming video library in comparison to netflix. Just put my order in.
I can also vouch for Acase in general, I had a case similar to the N7 one for my touchpad, probably one of the best cases I've ever had. Very nice quality and feel.
looks like my Moko slim case
biggggant said:
looks like my Moko slim case
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Yea just saw the moko case. Very similar.
geetarman said:
Yea just saw the moko case. Very similar.
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Well just looked at the moko slim case again. It's pretty much identical.
some people may like the moko case better - here's a link to it on amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/MoKo-Automatic-Protective-Multi-angle-Lifetime/dp/B008FLYROG
Chances are they all come out of the same factory in China, the advantage to buying a named brand would be not getting one of the early types with the magnet that was too strong.

Exact (TM) Leather Folio Case for Google Nexus 7

Just bought this Case 10$ with free amazon prime two day shipping. Looks great and very generic so it will fit any 7" tablet. Also has the built in magnet that will wake and turn off the tablet. I'll post some pics when it arrives friday. Enjoy
Exact (TM) Leather Folio Case for Google Nexus 7
Love their stand setup, hate that it covers the bezel and adds quite a bit of bulk.

Moko or poetic case?

Hey guys! Just bought my Nexus 10 and waiting to put my hands on! I've been reading all of the threads that contains information of this two cases, but I want to ask directly wich is better?
Sorry for my english !
I have the moko multi angle and I think it's pretty good.
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They are both nice,
I have both slim versions.
The poetic imo is hard to place on and the plastic kind blocks the on volume buttons.
Moko is more open in terms of the buttons there is no plastic blocking it.
Poetic feels more like a full coverage compared to Moko
But I prefer using my moko.
I use my moko ultraslim and I'll never go back to my poetic case. I love the feel and look. Extremely light
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I use my moko ultraslim and I'll never go back to my poetic case. I love the feel and look. Extremely light
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+1, moko ftw.
I'm buying the Moko then! thanks for the quick answer guys!
I bought both Moko and Poetic cases for my Nexus 10.
Both are really nice and light. but the Moko case is kinda brittle. I accidentally slammed the front cover to the magnet and the part where it holds the magnet cracked and now its loose.
I now use the Poetic case and loving it so far.
My N10 should arrive tomorrow! Also, the Moko case should arrive next week, I'll share my opinion shortly
I had the Moko Slim-Fit, but the quality of the leatherette was horrible -- a cheap and rough plastic feel. (Which was funny, because I had what ostensibly the same Moko Slim-Fit for my old Note 10.1, and it was much better quality.) After buying the i-Blason by mistake -- the POGO port was completely covered! -- I just got the Poetic Hardback. I'm not sure what the difference is between this and the Slimline -- they look the same -- but the closure latch is horrible. It will only close completely if you actually pinch it closed forcefully, otherwise the edge of the latch just sits on the top of the tablet, held in place primarily by the N10's grippiness and the tight fit.
I'm now debating whether to go for the Moko "Genuine Leather" Slim-Fit, or go for a third option with the Blurex Ultra-Slim. All of these things seemed to be made by the same manufacturer anyway.
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I had the Moko Slim-Fit, but the quality of the leatherette was horrible -- a cheap and rough plastic feel. (Which was funny, because I had what ostensibly the same Moko Slim-Fit for my old Note 10.1, and it was much better quality.) After buying the i-Blason by mistake -- the POGO port was completely covered! -- I just got the Poetic Hardback. I'm not sure what the difference is between this and the Slimline -- they look the same -- but the closure latch is horrible. It will only close completely if you actually pinch it closed forcefully, otherwise the edge of the latch just sits on the top of the tablet, held in place primarily by the N10's grippiness and the tight fit.
I'm now debating whether to go for the Moko "Genuine Leather" Slim-Fit, or go for a third option with the Blurex Ultra-Slim. All of these things seemed to be made by the same manufacturer anyway.
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I've got the moko genuine leather slim fit, and have had it on my Nexus 10 for several months. It's been excellent. I reported on it a few months back in this thread, and posted a pretty detailed review on Amazon too. It fits perfectly - I just about never remove it. After months of daily use there is NO visible wear at all. It's essentially still like new. Very pleased within h it. Highly recommended.
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I've got the moko genuine leather slim fit, and have had it on my Nexus 10 for several months. It's been excellent. I reported on it a few months back in this thread, and posted a pretty detailed review on Amazon too. It fits perfectly - I just about never remove it. After months of daily use there is NO visible wear at all. It's essentially still like new. Very pleased within h it. Highly recommended.
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Thanks for that. I did end up ordering it. (I also ordered the Google cover out of some desire to have an "OEM" experience cover/case-wise, and I think I may have thrown away $30.)
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I have just placed an order for the Moko case.
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lukepw said:
I have just placed an order for the Moko case.
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For anyone curious - just to be sure - this is the one I ordered:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A9G985S/ref=s9_simh_gw_p147_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0NZ4A2WTBBEHT8F80EF5&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1389517282&pf_rd_i=507846
I've had it on my Nexus 10 since February 24th -- it's only been off the table a couple of days in the past three and a half months. Still fits perfectly, functions perfectly, and looks like new despite heavy daily use. Very highly recommended. NOTE: this is the "genuine leather" version of the Moko Slim Fit Multi-Angle case -- there's NO chemical smell when new, whereas the plastic version (cheaper) may have the same solvent small that other folks have described with the plastic cases. This also seems to wear much better as well. Love it!
EDIT: I just updated the URL to be sure I got it right. Note: most of the Moko Slim Fit cases are "PU" Leather -- i.e., like most of the mass market cases from China, these are micro-thin sheets of leather underneath layers of polyurethane. When you look at the Moko page, mouse of the color choices, and about 3/4 of the way through the list you'll see the "black genuine leather" option - THAT is the one I have and is the one I recommend.
jonstrong said:
For anyone curious - just to be sure - this is the one I ordered:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A9G985S/ref=s9_simh_gw_p147_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0NZ4A2WTBBEHT8F80EF5&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1389517282&pf_rd_i=507846
I've had it on my Nexus 10 since February 24th -- it's only been off the table a couple of days in the past three and a half months. Still fits perfectly, functions perfectly, and looks like new despite heavy daily use. Very highly recommended. NOTE: this is the "genuine leather" version of the Moko Slim Fit Multi-Angle case -- there's NO chemical smell when new, whereas the plastic version (cheaper) may have the same solvent small that other folks have described with the plastic cases. This also seems to wear much better as well. Love it!
EDIT: I just updated the URL to be sure I got it right. Note: most of the Moko Slim Fit cases are "PU" Leather -- i.e., like most of the mass market cases from China, these are micro-thin sheets of leather underneath layers of polyurethane. When you look at the Moko page, mouse of the color choices, and about 3/4 of the way through the list you'll see the "black genuine leather" option - THAT is the one I have and is the one I recommend.
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I have this Moko Genuine Leather case as well, along with a Noreve case. The only negative I would say about this case is that mine holds the N10 a little too tight on the sides. It makes it difficult to slide the N10 out. Also, I find it uncomfortable to hold while in the case for extended use, and the tab on the left side is just little too close to the headphone jack. Otherwise its a really good case for the money.
jonstrong said:
For anyone curious - just to be sure - this is the one I ordered:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A9G985S/ref=s9_simh_gw_p147_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0NZ4A2WTBBEHT8F80EF5&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1389517282&pf_rd_i=507846
I've had it on my Nexus 10 since February 24th -- it's only been off the table a couple of days in the past three and a half months. Still fits perfectly, functions perfectly, and looks like new despite heavy daily use. Very highly recommended. NOTE: this is the "genuine leather" version of the Moko Slim Fit Multi-Angle case -- there's NO chemical smell when new, whereas the plastic version (cheaper) may have the same solvent small that other folks have described with the plastic cases. This also seems to wear much better as well. Love it!
EDIT: I just updated the URL to be sure I got it right. Note: most of the Moko Slim Fit cases are "PU" Leather -- i.e., like most of the mass market cases from China, these are micro-thin sheets of leather underneath layers of polyurethane. When you look at the Moko page, mouse of the color choices, and about 3/4 of the way through the list you'll see the "black genuine leather" option - THAT is the one I have and is the one I recommend.
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Actually, this is the link to the genuine leather Moko slim-fit: http://www.amazon.com/MoKo-Genuine-Leather-Slim-Fit-Multi-angle/dp/B00AUP04ZG/. The link you have is to the plain black one, although you can select the genuine leather black one from the options provided.
I received the genuine leather Moko last night, and it is MUCH much better than the plain black one, which has an awful feel to it. The top latch is very good, unlike the Poetic, which seems to have a hard time with the rubber edge of the N10. That's probably more critical for me than the fit at the bottom, since I open and close the case far more often than I pull out the bottom and set it up for viewing. That bottom fit is a bit snug, like the Poetic, but this doesn't bother me too much. I'd rather have it that way than have the bottom swinging loose.
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Actually, this is the link to the genuine leather Moko slim-fit: http://www.amazon.com/MoKo-Genuine-Leather-Slim-Fit-Multi-angle/dp/B00AUP04ZG/. The link you have is to the plain black one, although you can select the genuine leather black one from the options provided.
I received the genuine leather Moko last night, and it is MUCH much better than the plain black one, which has an awful feel to it. The top latch is very good, unlike the Poetic, which seems to have a hard time with the rubber edge of the N10. That's probably more critical for me than the fit at the bottom, since I open and close the case far more often than I pull out the bottom and set it up for viewing. That bottom fit is a bit snug, like the Poetic, but this doesn't bother me too much. I'd rather have it that way than have the bottom swinging loose.
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Thanks -- anything we can do to help folks find the right version of this. Even using the link that you provided, though, it's important to note that if you select what simply appears to be a different color than the "genuine leather black", you'll wind up getting a "PU leather" case, not a true leather case. The PU leather (polyurethane over a micro thin layer of leather) is what smells funky (in most instances), doesn't fit as well, and doesn't last as long. You can confirm the difference when you select a color by scrolling down the page and reading the expanded product description.
just got the moko case! it's all right! but I'm not foul satisfied. I'm waiting for the incipio team to make one. The moko is the better option out there right now I think.
Received the moko genuine leather case yesterday. Really impressed with the build, quality and over all feel.
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Ordered the MOKO genuine leather case as well.
Will update when I get it.
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Ordered the Motorola genuine leather case as well.
Will update when I get it.
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Motorola? Or Moko? The Moko genuine leather is definitely the best of the portfolio/journal cases. I just got the Google book cover last week, though, and have been using that since. Definitely a different, much slimmer feel, a bit less secure feeling because it's just a flap over the screen, but still nice.

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