Obviously, there are quite a few case styles out there. You have your silicone, your pu leather/real leather, your hard cases, your stands, your folios, your wallets and loads more. It gets a little confusing at times deciding which one is going to be best for your device, so I thought I'd create this little thread to see everyones thoughts and feelings on their favourite styles, and possibly specific cases!
I know stuff like this has been done before, but its a great place for people who haven't really looked at cases before to start. Like I said, it can be confusing!
I'm a bit impartial to some cases, not having tried them all. But, I'd say my preferred cases would have to be folio stands and flip cases, preferably in leather, or really nice pu leather. I'm quite fond of these styles because they give good, overall protection and look quite nice as well. But, obviously with things such as folio stands, they can add quite a bit of bulk, which is a major downside since we're looking at the Galaxy Note II. And, since it's a phone, we want it to be as portable as possible. Given its size, adding bulk onto it must be kept to a minimum, in my opinion.
One case I'd suggest avoiding is actually the official Samsung cover for the Note II, because it offers very little protection at all. Despite looking rather fancy.
I'd suggest something that's thin, yet protective. The flip cases are probably your best bet, especially if you can find one that's able to double as a stand.
I found this tonight, and felt that it was a good copy of Samsung's case for the Note II and really solved the design flaws from the original.
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You can find it here.
Another good one that you can see below adds a bit of bulk compared to the one above, but is really stylish in my opinion. It also doubles as a portrait stand, which to me is a huge advantage!
You can find it here.
I also found what LOOKS (not saying it is) to be a genuine Samsung cover for cheap. That, or an exceptionally brilliant knock off. One thing I did just notice, though.. In one of the pictures, they appear to have torn the NFC chip out of it. So, beware if you go for that. The NFC chip is what makes it so pricey, I think.
Item can be found here.
I know there is a thread already regarding cases and stuff. Can I just note that this is NOT a thread for advertising cases, per say. I intended this to be a discussion for your preferences, and a way to help new comers choose what would be ideal for them. If people post cases that they recommend, then brilliant!
So, let me know what you guys feel!
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I didn't mean your opinions on these specific cases. I meant what are your preferences on case's in general. Like, what style do you go for?
Im going for a cheap tpu case..its giving enough protection to all bezel side n back cover. That enough protection for me
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Im going for a cheap tpu case..its giving enough protection to all bezel side n back cover. That enough protection for me
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You can get some really nice TPU designs on Amazon. I found a lot of beautiful ones last night. Although, they were a bit too feminine for a guy to be carrying around. I'm leaning towards one of the cases I presented, but need to email in to the seller to see if it uses magnetic clips.
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I've seen this only once for the iPad, I've looked for something similar for various Android tablets with no luck. Here I am with my N7 hoping that such a thing may exist...
I know everyone wants to go slimmer, but for my ideal situation I would really like to find something that is more of a true "padfolio" style case.
Opened up on the inside left a pocket that holds a standard "small" legal pad, in the spine a spot for a pen, on the right a holder for the N7. I saw one for the ipad that held a full sized yellow legal pad at one point in time, but I don't know who made it. Sometimes notes on the N7 is just too slow and would be faster to just jot something down.
So has anyone ran across such a case? My searching has been unsuccessful so far. I don't care about standing it up or anything like that. A magnetic clasp and smart cover would be nice. If I can't find what I'm looking for, I'll probably just get the Blurex ultra-slim now that it is prime eligible.
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I've seen this only once for the iPad, I've looked for something similar for various Android tablets with no luck. Here I am with my N7 hoping that such a thing may exist...
I know everyone wants to go slimmer, but for my ideal situation I would really like to find something that is more of a true "padfolio" style case.
Opened up on the inside left a pocket that holds a standard "small" legal pad, in the spine a spot for a pen, on the right a holder for the N7. I saw one for the ipad that held a full sized yellow legal pad at one point in time, but I don't know who made it. Sometimes notes on the N7 is just too slow and would be faster to just jot something down.
So has anyone ran across such a case? My searching has been unsuccessful so far. I don't care about standing it up or anything like that. A magnetic clasp and smart cover would be nice. If I can't find what I'm looking for, I'll probably just get the Blurex ultra-slim now that it is prime eligible.
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You want something that will most definitely add bulk to the device lol, the direct opposite of what most people want.
The closest thing so far is this
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Folio-PU-Le...?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item3cc921a483
It has a pocket where you can put a small notepad in it if needed. Other than that no dice in my quick searches.
Well a legal pad is about the same thickness as the n7 so it would basically double the thickness. Yeah hat case is about as close as it gets,but I don't like how it holds the device. Sigh. Ohh well. Maybe someone will see this and think it's a good idea.
Not sure how the N7 compares to an iPad, but Booqpads are the type of thing you're looking for?
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Wish the TF201 would fit into these, but alas
Yup that's exactly what I want only for the nexus 7 with a standard small legal pad. I have some ideas though...
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You want something that will most definitely add bulk to the device lol, the direct opposite of what most people want.
The closest thing so far is this
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Folio-PU-Le...?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item3cc921a483
It has a pocket where you can put a small notepad in it if needed. Other than that no dice in my quick searches.
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That would work. Put the back cardboard of the notepad in there leaving the pages exposed.
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There was a similar thread where someone found a case very similar to how you want. I'll try and find it out.
http://www.zsxiaozhi.com/Google-Nexus-7-Tablet-with-Notepad-Folio-Case-in-Coffee-Leather_p_368.html
http://www.zsxiaozhi.com/Nexus-Tablet_c_50.html
Sorry to bring this one up again.
I'm looking for exactly the same thing. A case like a booqpad for the iPad or something similar.
Are there, after nearly one year, any news? Does anyone have seen something that could fit or maybe something homemade?
Thanks!
Been really struggling to decide on the case for me after returning one. I'm really after a case similar to the iPad ones, slim and can be used to stand.
The Poetic one seems good but the thread on here seems almost all American. It's £20 here on Amazon and has had no reviews which is unusual. Is it worth that and is it the same? Sounds like I need the 3rd version.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Poetic-Slim...CPTQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1348174175&sr=8-3
If not are there any similar cases out there in the UK that people recommend? I'd also ideally like a colour as apposed to just black but it's not essential.
Thanks.
Any of these should do you..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ultra-thi...lePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item3f1bf299a5
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Magnetic-...K_iPad_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item1e71c8cb9f
I've got this one, nice case no sleep function.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Google-Ne...es_Covers_Keyboard_Folios&hash=item23225a47a9
Hi thanks,
Those all look ok but I'm pretty fussy when it comes to cases and I'm not sure any of those are quite what I'm after. Mostly they're too 'bitty'.
Basically this but for the Nexus & a good quality.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Invision®-I...3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1348175759&sr=1-3
I was waiting for Invision to release a Nexus one but they're no longer making them.
Seems like this is the perfect case for you, they come in these colours, it also has the magnet sleep function and a stand mode!
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Best of all it's only £8.95!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:GB:1123#ht_2307wt_1139
Here's my review, :good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1892017
Thanks spooke, I saw your review, looks close to what I'm after. How is it for typing with in landscape? From the photos it looks like it might sort of bounce up and down a bit as you're typing.
Most of these stand cases fall over as soon as you touch them.
I might be saying this out of anger because just had a terrible experience off eBay for one of these cases, totally different colour than purchased, lied about dispatch, kept changing delivery date, not very well made, not stitched in properly.
But yeah, like I said don't take my word for it, could be anger.
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Thanks spooke, I saw your review, looks close to what I'm after. How is it for typing with in landscape? From the photos it looks like it might sort of bounce up and down a bit as you're typing.
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If you type in landscape with the flap all the way around like this,
Then it doesn't move much and is angled like a keyboard. If you try to type with in in the 'stand' mode then it starts to move but if you hold it slightly and type it's fine.
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Most of these stand cases fall over as soon as you touch them.
I might be saying this out of anger because just had a terrible experience off eBay for one of these cases, totally different colour than purchased, lied about dispatch, kept changing delivery date, not very well made, not stitched in properly.
But yeah, like I said don't take my word for it, could be anger.
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I received mine very quickly from E-Cell, defiantly recommend them.
I got this one which is basically the same as what Troute already posted: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ultra-Sli...lePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item3a79167146 You can get it in different colours as well. But it does look pretty much like the one you posted without the ugly PU leather (sorry, just don't like that stuff!). Haven't had it long but sleep function works great, good quality, doesn't fall over, and would buy it again.
Another user has a review and pics over here (I know they're from the US but it is the exact same one): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840085
Spooke, yeah that's the picture I was referring to, it looks like your fingers pushing down would make it bounce a bit, maybe wrong.
Artcon, those look pretty good, thinking I might give one of those a go. Just not too sure about the way it has the hard grey back and then the coloured material on that, looks kind of strange. Will think about it, hopefully they have a green one somewhere, if not I think purple will be good. Also just waiting to hear from Poetic in UK about theirs. Can understand you not liking the PU leather, personally don't mind it, prefer it to the different materials as mentioned above I think.
Thanks though guys.
Hey everyone, I'm back with another review with lots of pictures again. Some of the pictures were taken with my Galaxy Note 2, and even though they are some fantastic pictures, I took out another camera to take pictures with the case on the phone.
To be honest, this is a case that I thought I wouldn't recommend to anyone because it was a cheapo case and it feels CHEAP! I mean, REALLY cheap! But once it's on the phone, it actually feels really good in hand and then it gives it a textured back that will for sure not let you drop it as easily!
Enough of my blabbing.
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You can find this case in a ton of different colors.
The buttons don't feel like they're going to click, but they're actually really clicky once it's on the case. It isn't as good as the original case that I reviewed last week, but for the price, it's good and you can feel the raised buttons.
Port holes are HUGE! I mean, every place there is an opening, this case makes it a lot bigger than it really needs to be! Check these pictures out.
Compare the hole for the speaker, or the pen silo!
And the camera hole
There is a higher lip on the case, so you can put it face down on the table and the screen won't touch the table.
I actually bought this case a week before I got my Note 2, and it just got here a few days ago. Ironic that I ordered it to have a case right away and it is the 4th case I got in the mail. Lol. I like the case, but it honestly doesn't compare to the Original case that I reviewed. It does have some good points and some bad ones. I like the texture, but it has massive port holes. I don't like how it makes my phone look though, but you can judge that for yourself. I'm going to stick to the original case. But it's not bad at all for the price that it is on eBay!
Would I recommend it? Yeah.
Are there better cases? For sure.
Better cases for the price? Probably not.
Hit thanks if this review has helped you or you just like the pics Or if you'd like me to continue reviewing cases I buy .
Thanks for reading
These can be bought for $3.99 each (there might be other listings for lower price than this) from ebay.com
Black Clear
Red
Purple
Blue
White
Clear (I bought this for $2.25 in auction)
Rose Pink
Black (possible alternate link for $2.29)
More from this seller.
P.S.: This looks cool. Might grab it.
http://www.eforchina.com/view/123104/X-Type-TPU-Case-for-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-II---N7100--Blue-.htm
mazdamiata210 said:
http://www.eforchina.com/view/123104/X-Type-TPU-Case-for-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-II---N7100--Blue-.htm
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Does 'Add to Cart' button work for you on that site?
Edit: Never mind, it works in Chrome. Doesn't work in Firefox for me. Strange.
This looks like a awesome site if it's genuine.
I actually got mine from eBay:
http://www.ebay.es/itm/200822588381...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 $2.97
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Does 'Add to Cart' button work for you on that site?
Edit: Never mind, it works in Chrome. Doesn't work in Firefox for me. Strange.
This looks like a awesome site if it's genuine.
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I've ordered from here before. Shipping takes forever unless you pay for faster shipping but it's legit and I got about 10 cases for my original note from there. They were only 86 cents! One of the best sites I've come across. The only problem I've run into is the pictures don't exactly represent the exact item. Like I ordered a case and the picture showed it transparent but it was really solid blue.
Hi all
Not happy with any of the Nexus 7 cases I had tried so far I decided to do some tinkering.
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a) a cheap smart-cover case with good functionality. I really like the following one but thought it didn't protect the Nexus 7 edges enough.
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/310450570970?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
b) a good TPU/silicone case that offers all-round protection (apart from the screen). I first tried a cheaper one but it was quite loose.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150896669042?var=450114078159&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
c) some thin double-sided tape.
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1) remove the "insert" from the smart-cover case (attachment 1 and 2). I used a Stanley knife and some gentle brute-force. :silly:
2) place double-sided tape where the insert was (attachement 3).
3) stick the TPU case inside the smart-cover one (other attachements).
4) done! :laugh:
this is great. I wish a company would create something like this professionally. I too like the corner protection of the tpu. the TPU material obsorbs the impact when the tablet hits the ground. I have tpu cases on my other devices and they have been saved by the tpu case. But the tpu case doesn't offer much of screen protection outside of you buying a screen protector. The smart case idea is perfect. It protects the screen and double protects the back. you can use it to hold up your tablet. I really like what you did.
I did something like this for my acer a500 and might do this for the N7 as well.
thanks for sharing.
You're very welcome, and thanks for the positive feedback.
Great idea. I always thought that the protection for those that have the flap was pretty bad too but I never thought of combining to together. Now...to find one that looks good to use.
I never thought to do this. I have a tpu skin on mine now and ordered a smart cover case to use. But the poetic slimline case ... I wonder if no can just detach the smart cover part off that and super glue it to the tpu skin .... Hmmmmm
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Nice post. Maybe you will pin to Pinterest...
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Great idea. I always thought that the protection for those that have the flap was pretty bad too but I never thought of combining to together. Now...to find one that looks good to use.
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Thanks Jonny.
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Nice post. Maybe you will pin to Pinterest...
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Thanks Daniel, for the comment and suggestion.
Cool idea, particularly because I'd thought of doing this too
My other idea is to use a similar TPI or hardback case stuck to a car mount to create a smart looking in-car solution rather than using one of those universal adjustable types.
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Cool idea, particularly because I'd thought of doing this too
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Great thinkers think alike.
Aleemz said:
My other idea is to use a similar TPI or hardback case stuck to a car mount to create a smart looking in-car solution rather than using one of those universal adjustable types.
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If you give it a try please keep us informed.
Being a Chinese phone (I mean a proper one only sold in China) there is not much choice for cases in the UK.
Any recommendations.
ipmanwck said:
Being a Chinese phone (I mean a proper one only sold in China) there is not much choice for cases in the UK.
Any recommendations.
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I have accumulated 7 cases in total for this phone, all made by Xiaomi. (It's mostly due to a series of coincidences, I don't think I've had so many cases for all my previous phones in total.):
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The Smart Cover: I have three of them in black, white, and "military green." The quality is actually very decent and it doesn't make the phone much thicker. If you are after a case that covers every part of the phone, I'd recommend it. If I had to pick just one color, I'd choose the brownish green one. There's also a real-leather smart cover but it seems to be out of stock.
The Real-Wood Shell Case: I have two, bamboo and the darker one (I think the tree is called Dalbergia in English). This just covers the back and the sides of the phone, leaving the front exposed. The wood on the back is very nice but although the edge is very well made, it's still plastic, and the metal frame being covered by it would look way better otherwise. Wouldn't really hurt them to make this part out of metal, of which they have an oversupply in China anyway... Still not bad though. Of the two, the lighter one pairs better with the phone, mostly due to the lighter bezel. There is also a way to have the glass back of your phone replaced with the same choices of wood, although I wouldn't do that as it's permanent and the glass is going to be more durable.
The Fiber-Textured Shell Case: I have it in grey, and it doesn't really pair up well with the golden bezel on the phone. It's also not going to be very durable, neither is it as nice to touch as it's supposed to be. I wouldn't recommend it. Anyway, it seems to be out of stock now.
Finally, the Transparent Shell Case: a very simple, no-nonsense one, and it lets the phone keep its original look. Not really thinner than the cases above though, so don't but it for this reason.
To sum it up, from among the ones I have, if you want the whole phone covered - I'd get the military green, if only the back and the sides - the bamboo one.
@Aqq123 : Thanks for sharing, can i know where u buy that all cases especially that smart cover one?
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@Aqq123can i know where u buy that all cases especially that smart cover one?
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I bought them here: https://xiaomi.tmall.com/
The flip-cover case: https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=43671330529
@Aqq123 : oh thanks, but i dont understand chinese language, i also try to google translate already, but still imposible to understand, so no hope to buy from there :crying::crying::crying:
You can check on Ali Express. For example I like this ones:
http://s.aliexpress.com/Qryai2au
But beware: I have bought metallic case that stops 4g so not every case is well conceived regarding radio.
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Micro Fiber Protective Case for Xiaom Mi Note
https://www.mifanworld.com/elegant-...-case-for-xiaom-mi-note.html#yt_tab_products2 anyone who can help with this? All stores I have found list it out of stock ?
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