[review] roocase leather folio - Nexus 7 Accessories

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008F05Q2E/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i01
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Back in the days of my Asus Transformer TF101 (first gen) I heard a lot of great things from a company called "RooCase", unfortunately I never tried them out and had ordered some poorly cut, mis-aligned cases from eBay.
So when I ordered the Nexus 7, I decided I'd give them a try. $15 for a leather folio style case was not bad in my opinion, plus it had the close to sleep and open to wake features advertised which I thought would be a nice plus. Case and tablet arrived same day, so I've had it since around 8/15.
When it first arrived, I took it out of it's seemingly retail packaging, and it had that noxious new leather (similar to new cheap plastic smell) that I dread. I used it for a few hours and the smell dissipated and is now completely gone. My gf got a TF300 case from RooCase the same day, luckily I let it air out for a day before she used it, so she wouldn't btch and complain about the smell XD
All cut outs align, and there are even cutouts in the back for the speaker. The Nexus 7 fits nicely and is secured using a velcro strap that has held up very well. The multistand option is utilized with 2 pieces of velcro on the opposite of the power/volume rocker button side. The whole inner flap is made of soft grey material which the velcro latches onto to achieve different viewing angles. This had my skeptical at first since I assumed some fraying would occur from numerous attaching and removal of the velcro when done watching somethign in landscape mode, however the material still looks like the first day, and no fraying material has occurred. However, the velcro has lost a noticeable amount of snag, it still sticks and gives me proper viewing angles, however it can be a little loppy and less sturdy than when it was new.
When typing something or even browsing I usually flip the front flap all the way around which had me concerned at first, but no tearing or major creasing of the leather has happened.
The case adds about 3 times thickness, but I'm fine with that. It's slid off my bed a few times and I hear a comforting muffled thud instead of a disheartening electronics slam, and it still fits in my pocket so I'm happy ^_^
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Speaker holes also the stylus holder- back -
angled
how i usually hold it:
No leather tears or wearing from holding it like that:
thickness:

I also have the leather Roocase. I have the landscape only version. It has a nice quality fit and feel. I did not purchase the case it came with my Nexus 7 when I purchased it off Craigslist. It might be the case for the kindle fire, it does not have the speaker holes. I have been satisfied with it from day one.
It is a bit bulky, but not akward. I have not tried any other cases for the Nexus 7 so I can not compare.
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[REVIEW]rooCASE Executive Leather Portfolio

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004LEAKFQ
$31.54 at Amazon
First impressions:
The case is very well made. The leather has a nice feel and a good texture for gripping. It smells like I would expect a leather product to smell, nothing strange/foul/etc.
Features:
The case is ~0.75" thick. It has a stand on the back which allows it to be viewed in portrait mode. The stand is held firmly in the closed position with magnets when it isn't in use. There is a good quality zipper that encloses the case. The zipper includes two shiny silver zipper pulls which look very durable. Inside the case there are three pockets. Two of them are sized for credit cards. The third pocket is a sleeve for larger items (paper, note cards, etc). There is an elastic band inside the case's fold which can be used to store a pen or a stylus.
General Thoughts/Impressions:
Pockets - So far I've kept an SD/microSD adapter in one of the small pockets and it has stayed in place nicely. I keep a screen cloth folded in the larger pocket.
Fit - The nook fits snugly in the enclosure, a little too snugly. Because of the snug fit the leather along the border of the Nook will not lay completely flat. When pressed all the way into the holder the Nook is slightly twisted. This isn't a huge deal, but it can be a bit annoying. Sometimes I have to squish the Nook around a bit to get the window in the leather to match the Nook's screen.
Durability - I think this case is going to hold up well. The only problem I've had so far is some of the edging on the leather holding the nook came off inside. It was only a 0.25" section at the bottom of the Nook, and is not very visible.
While this case is a bit pricey, I believe it is a good buy overall. There aren't many cases available right now that offer a stand with landscape viewing, or cases that offer a fully zippered enclosure. This has both, and I believe it will keep my Nook well protected.
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I've been really interested in this one! The biggest reason I have waited is because I'd like to get a case that could fit a bluetooth keyboard in it (or a BT keyboard that has it's own case). Thanks for the review, it makes me pull more towards getting one!
Can anyone that has this case tell me can you fold the lid back so it's easier to read with?
It looks bulky and difficult to hold by one hand for reading, I guess.

TeckNet slim smart cover now just £3.98 at Amazon

I have tried multiple Nexus 7 cases and this is the best one I have come across to date. I bought it last week at £6 and I thought that was a good buy. For £4 it is a steal.
The case does not add much bulk like other cases available. The quality of the case is also pretty good (even if it is pleather).
The cover is kept closed with magnets and it can fold back to make a viewing stand (similar to the iPad case).
Available in Purple and Black for £3.98
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008PBGNES/
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why can't I find this in amazon US?
!!!
TeckNet seems to be a UK manufacturer who actually seem to have their own stuff rather than generic Chinese imports.
Is there any way to get this in the U.S?
Without the folio type covering around the bezel, this case would've been perfect.
Bought one of these yesterday and it just arrived.
Fits the device rather well, very secure with the way the velcro folds in at the spine. The magnetic bits do the trick and the device wakes up correctly. All the appropriate buttons exposed.
Main issues I have is that the cover doesn't close 100% flat (comes up a bit at the fold nearer the spine), and the cover doesn't easily fold round to the back. Hoping it'll improve over time. Does feel a tiny bit cheap but I've seen covers 3-4 times as expensive using the exact same material!
For £4 it's a bargain.
Edit: actually, new problem - nature of it covering bezel means it's harder than it should be to bring down the notification area. Still think it's worth £4 though, if you haven't got a case already. Wouldn't pay more than £6-7 for it!
WzFBaby said:
Without the folio type covering around the bezel, this case would've been perfect.
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+1
Looks much cleaner with the bezel uncovered.
johnsto said:
Bought one of these yesterday and it just arrived.
Fits the device rather well, very secure with the way the velcro folds in at the spine. The magnetic bits do the trick and the device wakes up correctly. All the appropriate buttons exposed.
Main issues I have is that the cover doesn't close 100% flat (comes up a bit at the fold nearer the spine), and the cover doesn't easily fold round to the back. Hoping it'll improve over time. Does feel a tiny bit cheap but I've seen covers 3-4 times as expensive using the exact same material!
For £4 it's a bargain.
Edit: actually, new problem - nature of it covering bezel means it's harder than it should be to bring down the notification area. Still think it's worth £4 though, if you haven't got a case already. Wouldn't pay more than £6-7 for it!
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The folding problem does go away after a few days of use. I agree about the bezel. If the device clipped in it would be perfect.
Received 4 days ago as backup for treegloo (not received yet after a month)... Great case for the price, suggested!
It arrived with 2 scrren protector!
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I just bought this one.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ARINTV2/
The Nexus 7 clips into this case without velcro as somebody mentioned earlier.
Also, the magnets are so strong I can hang my Nexus 7 on the side of a metal filing cabinet using this case.

Magnets on Case?

So i'm super protective about this tablet, so much so that I've had it for about a week but haven't really used it because I don't have a case Lol. I wanted a magnetic case for the sleep/wake function however I'm a bit wary about them. Don't magnets cause havoc on electronics, or electrical devices, or is that just a myth?
I want a sleek looking, sturdy case for everyday train commutes, that also works as a stand. Must be available in the UK :good:
Also looking for a screen protector. However, is it really necessary, for normal finger use? Lol
It's a myth, a strong enough magnet near a magnetic storage device like a hard drive might do harm but the magnets used in cases for the N7 are far too weak to ever do that. They have to be weak so as not to put the device to sleep when you fold the lid back.
itsmyname said:
So i'm super protective about this tablet, so much so that I've had it for about a week but haven't really used it because I don't have a case Lol. I wanted a magnetic case for the sleep/wake function however I'm a bit wary about them. Don't magnets cause havoc on electronics, or electrical devices, or is that just a myth?
I want a sleek looking, sturdy case for everyday train commutes, that also works as a stand. Must be available in the UK :good:
Also looking for a screen protector. However, is it really necessary, for normal finger use? Lol
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Magnets are a bad idea near the following:
1. Magnetic storage like hard drives and floppy discs
2. CRT displays
As you can see the N7 uses none of these, the only possible problem is the magnetometer (compass) may be offset while the case is on... maybe
and mechanical watch
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This is a great case I use it and like it a lot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjQMcjb352Y&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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just check out the reviews for newer cases. some of the early ones were a little too strong and turned off the N7 when the cover folded back.
I got one of the Ultra Slim Smart Leather Cases off ebay (sorry can't post link as new member)
It's ok. The one issue I have with it is that it's actually a bit fiddly to get the Nexus 7 out of the case. The magnet works well though and have had no problems with it.
All these cases seem to bring the same thing to the table in my opinion.
Cheers, FReaKRaNT
Magnet works.... Except compass....
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Most cases on the market have this feature (the ones with the flap etc, normally with horizontal viewing possibilities)
Plenty of them around, found a v. reputable seller on eBay selling a case, stylus and protector for £6.99
Look inside the store of "babz_media" (UK only, cant post links yet sorry)
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Magnet works.... Except compass....
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decent deal, but that white surround is a bit much. looks like its really distracting.
That white is annoying and too thick tbh, I've got similar one but the sides are a little thinner
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[Review] Moko Slim Shell Folio

While searching for a case that's slim, good looking, folio, and doubles as a stand I stumbled upon the Moko Slim Shell Folio on Amazon. Others suggested the Moko Slim Fit which didn't seem slim at all, and the Poetic case which I ordered first. I found the Poetic case to be unnecessarily thick on the back piece and it just felt cheap overall. Compared to the Poetic the Moko Slim Shell felt better made, the plastic case was noticeably thinner, and although similar to the Poetic in appearance, the subtle changes make it look more premium. Just like all other cases with a "smart cover" it doubles as a stand in two positions; a more laid back typing position, and a vertical position for watching movies or playing games. It triggers the sensor on the Nexus 7 perfectly to put it to sleep when closed and wake when opened. The previous version of the case had an issue where the device would go to sleep when folding the cover all the way back, but it has been revised and no longer suffers from that issue. Lastly the case comes with a lifetime warranty from BSCstore and at $15.99 it is almost $10 cheaper than the Poetic, so there is no comparison in my opinion.
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009UPDSFU/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
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crappy reviews:
http://www.amazon.com/MoKo-Magnetic...dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
Both reviews were regarding the problem that was fixed in the revision.
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Lifetime warranty they say so it doesn't matter, if you have a problem you just get another.
It does look good, the price seems to be fine... I'm just wondering if the front glass will get scratched in time from the metal thingy on the front cover..
nickriley said:
It does look good, the price seems to be fine... I'm just wondering if the front glass will get scratched in time from the metal thingy on the front cover..
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That was my only worry but the magnet on the case part is slightly raised so the metal tab doesn't come into contact with the glass.
Bought this for my wife for Christmas. There was still an issue with the magnet turning the screen off when it was opened all the way. Emailed the original seller about it and they said it was a defective unit that was missing the shielding. They're now sending me a replacement for her, one for me, and gave me instruction on how to remove the magnet from the old one to use as an interim case while waiting on my replacements.
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I bought the MoKo slim fit case. It's very good....and the magnets work great
http://www.amazon.com/MoKo-Slim-fit-Google-Android-Tablet/dp/B008FLYROG/ref=pd_cp_pc_1
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[Review] rooCASE Ultra-Slim Leather Folio Case

I picked up the rooCASE Ultra-Slim Vegan Leather Folio Case and have been using it for about two weeks now. I didn't see any reviews on xda so here goes:
Build & Materials: Vegan (fake) leather. Originally I was only looking for genuine leather cases but I couldn't find any that I liked. I compared it to my my goatskin leather Bible and while not as soft, the rooCASE still manages to feel good in the hand - grippy too. Stitching seems well done and I could't find any spots where it was unraveling or unsatisfactory.
Buttons & Ports Access: It's easy to get to the headphones and USB ports on the bottom and the power and volume controls on the side. The speaker has five holes cut in the leather above it and sounds fine (for a Nexus 7). The microphone on the left has a cutout but the one on the top is covered by the case. I've done several Skype calls with the case on and haven't had anyone complain though. YMMV.
Design & Use: The Nexus 7 slides into the rooCase and then is held in place by a flap tucked underneath. The secures with velcro and holds the Nexus when turned sideways and shook (not recommended). The fit of the Nexus 7 inside the case is also very good. The bottom of the case (touching the bezel) is cut slightly shorter than the sides making it easy to tap the soft keys on the bottom. The case also has a cutout for the webcam and this helps to access the notification bar. Lastly the case has a stand with two viewing angles (25 and 45 degrees). I haven't used this myself much except to test it out but it seems study enough. Edit: I've used it a little more and it isn't as sturdy as I initially thought. Just keep that in mind if you are wanting to use it in this manner.
Sleep & Wake Feature: The rooCase has a magnet in the cover to put the Nexus 7 to sleep and wake it up when opened (similar to the Apple Smart Cover). It also keeps the cover closed when moving around and I can hold the case upside down without the cover releasing. I also want to note that the magnet does not turn the device off when folded completely back like some other cases have had problems with. And as far as I can tell it doesn't have any effect on the GPS.
tl;dr I would highly recommend the rooCase Ultra-Slim Case for the Nexus 7. Stylish, decent protection, access to all ports and controls, etc and just 3.5oz and 17mm thick (with Nexus inside).
I bought this @ Amazon for $18.81 (price as of 1/21).
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quick question: price and where did you buy it?
thanks for the review.
Sorry forgot that. I updated the OP.

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