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Are there reasonable cases available anywhere besides Barnes & Noble? $35 for a case seems excessive.
Something protective for under $10 would be great, whether it opened like a book, used a rubbery skin, or anything else as long as it covered the screen.
The Five Below chain carries a great assortment of iPad cases for $5, but nothing in the 7" form factor. There are so few other 7" devices that I'm finding it hard to pick up anything locally...
Some kind of PDA case maybe?
I just got a roo case for the nook. Real leather, great quality and built in 24 position stand. Quite nice. Around 20 bucks on Amazon. The only hitch is the stand is only for vertical position. I use horizontal far more.
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I bought this one and am quite happy with it.
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xdabr said:
Are there reasonable cases available anywhere besides Barnes & Noble? $35 for a case seems excessive.
Something protective for under $10 would be great, whether it opened like a book, used a rubbery skin, or anything else as long as it covered the screen.
The Five Below chain carries a great assortment of iPad cases for $5, but nothing in the 7" form factor. There are so few other 7" devices that I'm finding it hard to pick up anything locally...
Some kind of PDA case maybe?
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There is MANY! Check out the Accessories forum here on xda for a long list. Alternatively, just go to Amazon and type in Nook Color Case.
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I just got a roo case for the nook. Real leather, great quality and built in 24 position stand. Quite nice. Around 20 bucks on Amazon. The only hitch is the stand is only for vertical position. I use horizontal far more.
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You could get horizontal rooCASE
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Guys,
Just wanted to share this experience with you. I purchased the Scosche case for my SGT and LOVED IT (initially). This tablet held the tablet securely (initially) and the ability to mount it at different angles was GREAT for me, considering I travel a lot and spend way too much time on airplanes.
Anyway...after having this case for 3 months (the amount of time I've had the tablet)...the case grips end up stretching out and loosing their grip on the unit.
I saw other similar reviews (that the case grips didn't hold up), but ignored them, now I wish I didn't...
First, the tablet ended up slipping out of the case in my laptop bag, and being unprotected, the screen ended up scratched against the end of a power cord...
Today my SGT fell out of my hands and while the case protected it when it hit the rug (initially) the SGT popped out of the case on impact and ended up on tile, cracking the screen. Being that I purchased the unit as a 'refurb' I don't have any coverage on the unit and am now out $250.
I would recommend anyone considering purchasing this case for it's form factor/convenience SERIOUSLY RECONSIDER.
Don't be like me and think "I'm sure that won't happen to me" and end up owning at $300+ paperweight.
The purpose of purchasing a case is 1) protection and 2) convenience...and you can't have #2 w/o #1...
DO NOT BUY SCOSCHE.
just ordered the scosche foldio case a few days ago
Using a Zenus color edge case since launch and my only complaint is that I am growing tired of the color that I picked. I did use a speck candy shell for a few months but I ended up breaking part of it so I went naked for a month and eventually ended up back in the zenus...fit is still as snug as ever.
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Picture will be great,thanks for sharing
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Picture will be great,thanks for sharing
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Not sure if you were talking to me, but here are pics of a the same case as mine but a different color:
http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/bijz/5241636476/
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Were you talking to me? I can post pics of the 3 month old/worn out case....actually I will soon, to prove this is a terrible quality item and hopefully no-one else buys it and the same happens to them.
I just ordered a replacement touchscreen from ebay, hopefully I can repair my 'baby'...the replacement screen was $25, which seems low to me, but we'll see???
For the Zenus case, looks very nice, what is the outer border made of? rubber? plastic? I purchased the HP OEM Touchpad case for my new touchpad and aside from not liking the viewing angles or not being able to secure the flap to the device, I really do like the outer material and rubber border around the TP, hopefully this is the same type of thing?
zenus is full leather. not sure what is inside the rigid elements but it is very sturdy and covered with high quality leather.
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received my scosche foldio case today. looks real nice, fits good, but i doubt it will have enough grip in a few months to hold it in the different angles.
but for now it is okay. hope i will never drop my tab as i have no warranty for it.
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Mine is about 6 months old and still grips like day 1. Maybe give them a call?
Had my Targus Truss Case/Stand for 11 months now with no issues, I travel alot with it as well.
Just interested to see what everyone is using. I can't seem to make my mimd up.
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I bought a case for $ 6 @ P Mall covers the back and sides good enough for me.
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i think theres another recent thread on this. I hate cases, but love my Samsung TPU case. Super thin, rubber sides, plastic back that looks like factory back. Most people have no idea I have a case on it. Paid $15 for it
Do u thinks they have tpu cases for this phone in the kiosks in the mall. Need something to hold me over until I can get mine from eBay. All they sell at the carrier stores are flip covers for 50 bucks.
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Bought a $3 TPU case off ebay. Thin and protective and looks great.
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I was thinking about one I saw on ebay with a transformers logo on it. Thought I might go super geek and a bit flashy this time. Atleast until the outter box defender comes out.
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I bought the JKase Premium Quality Samsung Galaxy Note II 2 GT-N7100 Streamline TPU Case Cover - Retail Packaging - Clear from Amazon. It was cheap and I was able to get fast 2 day shipping with Prime. (can't post a link yet since I am new)
This case and my Note 2 will be arriving tomorrow. I hope the case will be enough to hold me over until a better deal comes about on a name brand case. I'll be pairing this with a Spigen screen protector.
Im using the white and grey case mate case from at&t. The reason, I billed it to my company.
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I bought the JKase Premium Quality Samsung Galaxy Note II 2 GT-N7100 Streamline TPU Case Cover - Retail Packaging - Clear from Amazon. It was cheap and I was able to get fast 2 day shipping with Prime. (can't post a link yet since I am new)
This case and my Note 2 will be arriving tomorrow. I hope the case will be enough to hold me over until a better deal comes about on a name brand case. I'll be pairing this with a Spigen screen protector.
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I did the exact same thing and both my case and Note are coming in tomorrow as well! Great minds think alike hahaha
Here's the link
http://www.amazon.com/JKase-Premium...amline/dp/B009W2MTPG/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
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I did the exact same thing and both my case and Note are coming in tomorrow as well! Great minds think alike hahaha
Here's the link
http://www.amazon.com/JKase-Premium...amline/dp/B009W2MTPG/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
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Is that the case you ordered as well? Seems they took the option for Amazon Prime away on it.
Got the black Body Glove case from Sprint and love it for it's thin form factor, non-slippery feel, and design.
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Got the black Body Glove case from Sprint and love it for it's thin form factor, non-slippery feel, and design.
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Same here. I also have the Proclips mount in my car, meaning I have to take the case off to use it. The Body Glove case comes off and goes back on very easily.
Also bought the body glove one from sprint. Was worried about cases and adding bulk but this seems to be minimal and my phone doesn't feel like it's going to slip out of my hand every time I hold it.
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I went to several Sprint locations, and none of them had the body glove case. I was also hoping to get something with a belt clip.
The only case I found locally in stock for my Note 2 was at the AT&T store and it was a white/grey CaseMate with a built in kickstand I think it cost $38 and did not come with a screen protector. Wish Otterbox made a Commuter style with built in kickstand for the Note 2.
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I bought the Ringke SLIM Soft Feeling Premium Hard Case. It's slim. adds very little bulk while protecting at the same time and got it off of amazon for 10.99 on sale from 25.00. I added the Spigen SGP Ultra Oloephobic screen protector and it's totally protected. I love them both.......
Have this:
http://www.amazon.com/Cruzerlite-An...6902&sr=1-2&keywords=cruzerlite+galaxy+note+2
Goes really well with the Titanium Gray Note 2.
$5 Ionic Position folio-style case off of Amazon. Offers good protection, looks good, and doesn't have a magnetic closure (huge!).
I just purchased a Seidio Active-like case off of Amazon to use until the Seidio Active combo either comes down in price or shows up at Best Buy for 2/3rds of what it costs now.
I also just returned an Amzer Shellster because it was a piece of crap that broke three days in. Spending $6 to return an item that I'll get $14 back for, after spending $5 initially to have it shipped. Really thrilled about Amzer's customer service policies.
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Is that the case you ordered as well? Seems they took the option for Amazon Prime away on it.
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Yeah, looks like it was a limited time offer..
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i think theres another recent thread on this. I hate cases, but love my Samsung TPU case. Super thin, rubber sides, plastic back that looks like factory back. Most people have no idea I have a case on it. Paid $15 for it
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Same here. Paired it with the Spigen UC screen protector which was a PITA to install on such a large screen!
Forgive me if I sound daft, but I have been browsing the forums looking for the best case that would protect my phone. I am deciding between either the Otterbox Commuter, Trident Aegis, Ballistic, Seido Surface, or the Best Buy Platinum Series Case. I am leaning towards the Seido, but have heard somewhat mixed reviews about how it attracts lint, and how it seems loose at times. What I am wondering is, I have heard that the Platinum Series case and the Seido Surface are exactly the same, but with a different logo. If this is true, why are people purchasing the seido case when they can save almost 20 dollars, and get the one from best buy?
Is there some difference that I haven't caught?
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Forgive me if I sound daft, but I have been browsing the forums looking for the best case that would protect my phone. I am deciding between either the Otterbox Commuter, Trident Aegis, Ballistic, Seido Surface, or the Best Buy Platinum Series Case. I am leaning towards the Seido, but have heard somewhat mixed reviews about how it attracts lint, and how it seems loose at times. What I am wondering is, I have heard that the Platinum Series case and the Seido Surface are exactly the same, but with a different logo. If this is true, why are people purchasing the seido case when they can save almost 20 dollars, and get the one from best buy?
Is there some difference that I haven't caught?
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I haven't seen one at best buy yet. The ones here don't have anything at all for this phone.
Has anyone actually seen one at best buy?
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I don't support places like worst buy
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I haven't seen one at best buy yet. The ones here don't have anything at all for this phone.
Has anyone actually seen one at best buy?
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Was just at a Best Buy today and they had no cases for the GN II. Here's the Platinum Series kickstand case online:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Platinum+Series+-+Kickstand+Case+for+Samsung+Galaxy+Note+II+Mobile+Phones+-+Black/7175042.p?skuId=7175042&id=1218832287567
I purchased one from best buy, in store. They only had one so they must have a very limited supply. It was only $34 for the surface with holster. Great deal! I did take mine back as i just got my otterbox defender in. The case and holster were very nice quality though, no complaints! While the sedio is much slimmer i wanted the extra protection of the defender and the ability to place the phone in the holster screen out. I am using the holster as my car mount so having the screen out capability was a must!
I pcked my Best buy Platinum case on Sunday and it is very good quality. I am very pleased with how the case feels and how the holder works. It was on sale for $29.99.
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I am using the holster as my car mount so having the screen out capability was a must!
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how did you do that ? pics please.
wanted to do this myself rather than buy yet another mount.
I didn't know anything about it until after the fact.
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The three best buys near me don't have any cases for the note 2 except the crappy flip cover.
I tried to get the PT case, but every store in Houston was sold out, except the one in the Galleria...which is an absolute traffic nightmare during Christmastime. I'm thinking of getting the store near me to to a transfer, or maybe they'll get more in stock.
Anyone got a review on this case?
Can anyone try the spen around the kick stand?
swyped all these spelling errors from my galaxy note 2
The platinum brand is in fact made by seidio. Same case. Best Buy Platinum brand. It even says seidio on the bottom of the packaging fyi
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Any videos of this case? I want to see it lol
Id also like to know if any one had tested the spen near the kickstand. Someone posted a pic of how the magnet curves lines where the spen is, can't seem to find it now though.
A good reason is that not everyone lives in the USA and has a Best Buy on the same continent On the other hand, Seidio ships all over the world, and as do eBay sellers.
Because Best Buy does not deserve my money. That place sucks.
I have the platinum bb case. It IS a seidio surface case and holster. I immediately checked out the Spen around the kickstand cuz I'd heard complaints about the seidio active, and I have zero issues. All works well.
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The platinum brand is in fact made by seidio. Same case. Best Buy Platinum brand. It even says seidio on the bottom of the packaging fyi
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qft.....
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I decided to feed the beast because they're close by and I did manage to find one in stock. Also a fair bit cheaper than buying online and having it shipped. Buy online for instore pickup FTW!
However, NO THANKS WHATSOEVER to the best buy at 99 and 1093. I asked those turdburglers if they were in stock at the store that I'm going to go pick it up at this evening...they said "NOPE". Of course, that store could have got stock in, but I doubt it. Furthermore, they didn't offer to do a store transfer that did have one (and I wasn't smart enough to ask.) Their customer service blows.
Folks,
If you just picked up a Nook HD or Nook HD+ for the Mothers Day Sale, your local Staples B&M store (USA only) has the Nook HD accessories on clearance. I picked up the OEM charging kit (wall charger with charging cable - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/pow...26257001?ean=9780594481904&isbn=9780594481904) for $5 and also got a nice case (Groovy Stand in Storm HD+ - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/groovy-stand-in-storm-hd/26210964?ean=9780594545798) for $5. As usual YMMV as Staples is clearing out all Nook related stuff.
Sweet! I'll have to go check it out. Sounds great, thanks for the tip.
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I guess it's just on a per store basis. I just checked my local Staples and there are no discounts on Nook accessories. A very limited amount remaining, but not on clearance.
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I guess it's just on a per store basis. I just checked my local Staples and there are no discounts on Nook accessories. A very limited amount remaining, but not on clearance.
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My Staples did not have anything, Nooks or accessories. They are definitely closing out the product.
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leapinlar said:
My Staples did not have anything, Nooks or accessories. They are definitely closing out the product.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
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I have a couple of staples close by - nothing at either one. Thanks for your guides by the way, running 10.1 through a Samsung SD card right now. Really like this device.
edit on that Samsung card
I tried a couple of them, initially each worked but eventually would not boot CWM. Can not post this in the thread on the working cards, don't have 10 posts yet here.
Went to staples in valparaiso indiana. They still had a few cases and a couple chargers. Barnes and nobles has their cases for 25. Found a great rotating case that has plastic feet instead of grooves. In portrait and landscape mode the tablet is very sturdy. Only 1 position butvery good. Great folio design I hadn't seen before.
Thanks for the tip. Staples near me had three $5 Power Kits and a $14 folio case. Passed on the case, but I bought all 3 Power Kits. Last weekend at B&N I bought one for $15, I need to drop by the store soon to resolve another issue so I'll return that for a credit. Three for one, not bad.
If anyone wants a case, let me know. I found a bunch of em at a Staples by me at work.
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If anyone wants a case, let me know. I found a bunch of em at a Staples by me at work.
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Please let me know about the case.
I just picked up an HD+ today.
LAYGO said:
If anyone wants a case, let me know. I found a bunch of em at a Staples by me at work.
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How much did you pick up the cases for? I found the poetic on amazon, but didn't know if they are any cheaper from staples.
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How much did you pick up the cases for? I found the poetic on amazon, but didn't know if they are any cheaper from staples.
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Pretty cheap. Good luck finding them though.
The official case is the best IMO. Powers the screen on/off when you open/close the cover. I have 3 HD & 2 HD+ cases. Normally $40/$45 respectively.
Picked up the Groovy cases in Black for $4 each and the stock Nook chargers for the HD+ for $2 each. Quite the bargain
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The official case is the best IMO. Powers the screen on/off when you open/close the cover.
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I have the Poetic case bought from Amazon for $6. It has the same smart cover feature as you described. I did check my local staples but they didn't have any Nook accessories in stock. So this is definitely YMMV...
anyone able to compare the slimline poetic to the groovy case? I bought the poetic, but I'm liking how the groovy looks in the pictures.
Thanks to the info on Staples closing out their nook stuff, I found a fine MEdge Incline 360 case for the Nook HD there and it rang up at $5. Its a combination case and stand. Dark purple leather with suede-like interior. Its not perfect because it uses elasticized straps around the corners (that make using the power and volume buttons difficult) but its still pretty great.
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anyone able to compare the slimline poetic to the groovy case? I bought the poetic, but I'm liking how the groovy looks in the pictures.
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I got a Poetic case too, but $9.95 delivered. It is black with gray interior and hand strap to hold. Secures around the corners and has two grooves to set the device. Was going to get the 360 case, but read where the portrait mode is not stable, so falls down. Same problem with my iPad 4 and went back to a similar case like the Poetic for that as well.
Nice that the wake function works by default with CM 10.1. Magnet must be strong, since the display goes off when still almost three inches away from closing.
I got a Nook HD+ Groovy Stand in Storm from my nearby Staples in Miami for $ 4.00, could not find the charger.
I wonder if its too late to go looking. Just got my Nook HD+ a few days ago but all the posts by people on xda and slickdeals about nabbing the clearance accessories are like a month old.
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I wonder if its too late to go looking. Just got my Nook HD+ a few days ago but all the posts by people on xda and slickdeals about nabbing the clearance accessories are like a month old.
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I've been checking in the northern New Jersey area with no luck. I purchased an extra charger from Tiger Direct for 13.00 and ordered the Poetic Graph Grip case with a sleeve.