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The aim of this thread is to survey what accessories you decided to use with this awesome tablet. There are other threads which have very detailed reviews and recommendations so let us just keep this simple for easy read. List the accessory, it's function only if not obvious from name, brand, price if you still remember, and where you bought it. Links are good too. If you want to add your .02 for buying then feel free to add them as you wish.
For example:
case : mobo : $14.99 on Amazon
screen protector : bodyguardz : $18.95 on Amazon
stylus : El cheapo from dollar store
If this is a repeat thread, I did not see the original and will delete thread promptly. Thanks.
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I'm game.
Case: YooMee multi-angle smart cover folio
Stylus: BoxWave EverTouch
Screen Protection: amFilm Invisible
OTG Host Cable: JKase
All I need is a pogo dock for charging/audio and I'm set. I've been really happy with the case thus far but knowing how I am I'll go through 3-4 more in the next 6 months.
Accessories I'm using
Case: SlimLine Google Nexus 7 I $39.95 I yourpoetic.com (Awaiting delivery)
screen protector : invisibleSHIELD I 19.99€ I zagg.com
Ear phone: ZAGGsmartbuds I 10.00€ I zagg.com (PROMO OFFER)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1829665
cheap TPU case http://www.amazon.com/Exact-Design-...=1344802737&sr=8-18&keywords=nexus+tablet+tpu
screen protector (the anti glare one is not bad, haven't use the clear one yet
http://www.amazon.com/i-Blason-Duro...sr=1-5&keywords=nexus+tablet+screen+protector
cheap OTG
http://www.amazon.com/T-Flash-Adapt...r=1-1&keywords=SANOXY+Micro+USB+Host+Mode+OTG
some cheap stylus
http://www.amazon.com/Bluecell-Univ...ref-20&qid=1344803776&sr=8-15&keywords=stylus
this is my wife's setup, i got the 5 dollar folio case instead of the TPU a more expensive stylus
I have 2 N7's. For the one I keep in the house I have a "i-blason slim leather portfolio auto wake/sleep stand case" in black, (Amazon $19.99) a sgp steinheil crystal clear screen protector, (Amazon $21.99) and I bought a pack of two stylus from T-Mobile ($19.99)that are also pens, they're really nice.
For the other N7 that I take with me to work, use as a gps, etc...I have the "extact tpu x design hybrid case in black, (Amazon $5.95 with free shipping) crazy on digital clear screen protectors, (Amazon $4.85) and I keep the N7, with the tpu on, in a "Mofi 7 inch zip tablet sleeve",(Amazon $9.99) it's green and has Andy the android on it...love it! I also have a "blurex ultra slim multi view stand case" in black, (Amazon $12.99) I switch back and forth between the tpu case and the blurex on the 2nd N7...depending what I'm out and about doing. I also bought a "belkin" stand for watching movies when I don't want the N7 in a case...the blurex case doesn't have anything around the screen like the i-blason does, it's a completely bare screen except for 6 leather clips on the corners to keep the N7 in place. I bought a pair a skull candy ear buds in red, (T-mobile, $19.99) love those! I think that's all I have for accessories right now for both N7's. I bought 3 stylus (styli?) on Amazon for $1.15, they came in a pack of 3, bought them before I found the ones at t-mobile...prefer the ones from T-Mobile, much more nicer, they are skinnier and the rubber tip is firmer.
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http://www.amazon.com/Monster-iClar...tag=noref-20&sr=8-1&keywords=monster+iclarity
a while ago, i bought a prepaid cricket android phone + bluetooth speaker deal from bestbuy for 50 bucks, i sold the phone for 50 bucks on craigslist and got the speaker for almost nothing
http://reviews.bestbuy.com/3545/372...aker-red-reviews/reviews.htm?sort=helpfulness
since i found the nexus 7 speaker to be kinda weak, this small portable bt speaker is nice to have as long as you don't pay too much for it
The app "volume+ (volume booster) " by Meltus, helps the volume on the N7, like A LOT!
Case: Treegloo case-Black green inner lining, wood frame with suede lining with kinetic latch system.
Stylus: Kickstarter Solid Titanium Pen + Stylus-on order
Screen Protection: Xtreme Guard-wet install
OTG Host Cable: None
screen protector ，micro sd card reader with otg cable
This is a little video reviewing the case that I am rocking at the moment. Sorry it's a bit rough, you tube destroyed the aspect ratio. Please like it to help me out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2iOw0tqkvk&feature=plcp
Case: CaseCrown Bold Standby Case
Stylus: Dollar Store unbranded
OTG: Chinese cheap-o via amazon
First cheapo-until-something-better-was-available cover: KaysCase S-Line TPU
Nice color options, fits the tablet well. Standard TPU case but I liked the blue color and the simple design.
Primary cover: Official Asus Travel Cover
I actually like it, I just wish it came stock as a smart cover that held itself closed. I added a tiny thin magnet to the front flap so at least I get the smart function. I could probably solve the "doesn't hold itself shut" issue if I cared enough, but it suits for now. I'd like to see the other colors from Asus, especially if they come with a built-in smart cover. I also want to see the Premium Asus case when it's available.
Screen protector: amFilm Premium Screen Protector Film Clear
Basic dry application screen protector. Gets the job done cheaper than some, two pack in case you mess up the installation.
Stylus: Boxwave Evertouch
Feels lightweight and kind of cheap, but the mesh tip glides smoother than any rubber one I've used. Good color options.
OTG Cable: Need to purchase, but I just saw this 4-in-1 connector in another thread, and it looks promising, though a lot more expensive than the <$1 Hong Kong cables.
Gamepad: So far I'm just using my Wiimote/Classic Controller because it's what I've got lying around. Works well enough for emulators.
Skinomi Black Carbon back and sides.
Steinheil SGP Ultra Fine Protector.
Right Angle OTG cable.
Arkon Vehicle/Smooth Desk Surface mount.
CrazyOnDigital Car Adapter (Not here yet).
Future: Pelican 1055, waiting on Otterbox. May get a Gumdrop case if Otterbox is stupid enough not to make a case.
RF
Treegloo Cover
Martin Fields Screen Protector
A right-angled OTG cable
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.
theomni said:
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
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I should get you to add this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1864770
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Added!
Costing ten pounds this is probably the cheapest keyboard case you will find,
Please find my review at the link below,
IVSO Slim Faux Leather Nexus 7 Keyboard case
Adam
Nexus 7 Keyboard Cover
Hi all.Here you will find the solution about Nexus 7 Keyboard.Here you will find a bluetooth Leatherette Folio Case from uPlay (White Label) worth cost is just $49.99.You will see the fetures in the link given below
uplaytablet.com/nexus-7-keyboard-cover-nexus-7-bluetooth-keyboard-leatherette-folio-case-from-uplay-white-label-49-99-2/
I would recommend you to buy nexus 7 aluminium wireless keyboard case from uplay tablet ($39.99) ..it is the best keyboard and case
available in the market ...it got a stylish desighn and made of aluminium ..so it will not break quickly ...the connectivity can be made through
bluetooth check it out below site
url : uplaytablet.com/nexus-7-aluminum-wireless-keyboard-case-only-39-99
Here as well, plastic not aluminium, sold under various brands fromm 22$ upwards. 49.99 is ridicolous, even 39.99 ...
I bought this set for the tpu case but it came with lots of extras
Otg cable, 3.5 mm to 3.5mm, 3.5mm splitter, ear buds with answer call button, USB cable, retractable USB cable, 2100ma wall wort, car adaptor, hard rubber tpu, fake leather book case, screen protector, necklace felt storage bag, a stylus.
The book case is well made but I did not like the fit the buttons at the bottom had a cutout the rest of the bezel was covered in the fake leather.
The tpu case I liked a lot more it fit well just grippy enough still had to make 2 holes in it for the ir blaster and the 2nd microphone.
Otg not supported on the tab 3 I used my s3 to test the cable and it worked. I have a zagg protector on my tab ATM when it gets worn out I'll try out the one that came with this kit I feel like the kit is on the cheap side definitely not worth the 99.99 amazon says it retails for but for all you get it is worth getting at what i paid. I paid 32.99 with free shipping at amazon it was on sale when the tab 3 first came out for 26 i really wish i had jumped on it then.
A note about what i received they say they will give a fish bone wire keeper for the headphones but what i received was the otg cable. Looking at the entry for it on amazon the 10.1 comes with a otg cable so i doubt anyone will get the fish bone wire keeper.
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Is there a good syncing dock that will let the Note 2 sit with a TPU case installed? I've seen the ones on Amazon with some mixed reviews, but please let me know of any other ones that may be better, Thanks!
dja2k
dja2k said:
Is there a good syncing dock that will let the Note 2 sit with a TPU case installed? I've seen the ones on Amazon with some mixed reviews, but please let me know of any other ones that may be better, Thanks!
dja2k
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I've had success with this dock. It has a removable insert for docking with a TPU case:
http://www.mugen-power-batteries.co...sb-desktop-cradle-white-with-hdmi-output.html
Here is the non HDMI version:
http://www.mugen-power-batteries.co...sktop-cradle-white-with-2nd-battery-slot.html
Hope it helps!
snapz54 said:
I've had success with this dock. It has a removable insert for docking with a TPU case:
http://www.mugen-power-batteries.co...sb-desktop-cradle-white-with-hdmi-output.html
Here is the non HDMI version:
http://www.mugen-power-batteries.co...sktop-cradle-white-with-2nd-battery-slot.html
Hope it helps!
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Hey Snapz! Welcome back!
Do you have that cradle and which case does it work with? Here is why I'm asking. The one in your link is KiDiGi hdmi cradle with removable insert. Monoprice started to sell KiDiGi products, obviously re-branded under "monoprice" name, and I just got this cradle in the mail for review - only $30 plus change : http://www.monoprice.com/Product/Index?p_id=10255
I didn't have a chance to test it yet, but a quick look with insert removed showed that I couldn't fit my Note 2 with Case-Mate Tough case. Usually Tough is as thin as tpu. I have to dig through my accessory boxes to see if I still have any tpu case left, but in general it looks like for majority of people who use cases with more protection, they will have to take case off before using this cradle.
I will post a more detailed review of that cradle sometime before the end of the weekend. I also got their re-branded KiDiGi car mount: http://www.monoprice.com/Product/Index?p_id=10259 - only $23, and just from look of it can give iBolt a run for its money But I won't know for sure until I test and review it.
snapz54 said:
I've had success with this dock. It has a removable insert for docking with a TPU case:
http://www.mugen-power-batteries.co...sb-desktop-cradle-white-with-hdmi-output.html
Here is the non HDMI version:
http://www.mugen-power-batteries.co...sktop-cradle-white-with-2nd-battery-slot.html
Hope it helps!
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The HDMI unit isn't able to sync on a computer from what I read. The second one looks promising though. Thanks!
dja2k