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Starts at $25
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lesscase/less-case-slim-google-nexus-7-magnetic-case,
http://lesscase.com/
Seems nice. Thx for heads up.
Nice. I always wanted something like this but with a flap for the front.
I want more reassurance that the magnets will have no ill effects. Otherwise an awesome idea.
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I want more reassurance that the magnets will have no ill effects. Otherwise an awesome idea.
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We researched extensively in magnets (magnet size, thickness, pull force, finish, vendors, performance relationship affected by distance) and optimized the best magnets to achieve the performance that we required. We've tested our Nexus 7 tablets extensively with various magnets in the prototype cases for almost three months, and have definitely concluded that there are no adverse side-effects.
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Encouraging.
Is that stand a separated piece?... (Never mind... I just saw the video) I like the case, but I'd want a built-in kickstand... Very promising minimalistic approach. I'd be happy with a skeleton case like the one shown with a built-in kickstand and separated invisible screen shield.
EDIT: Short of having a built-in plastic kickstand... can a separated (detachable) stand be made mostly of plastic with metal where it needs to be attached to the back of the case. Also if the stand was fold-able or made with a hinge so that it can be easily placed in a pocket or attached magnetically (flat) to the back of the case.
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I want more reassurance that the magnets will have no ill effects. Otherwise an awesome idea.
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There is absolutely NO components inside the Nexus that could be affected, other than the compass chip, which in itself is non-ferrous, so it won't be damaged even by the most powerfull magnet you could come up with. The only ferrous parts in the Nexus is the shielding cans and the mounts for the USB connector.
So you can place whatever magnets on the Nexus without any chance of damage.
// Per.
The Kickstarter funding has failed, a shame really.
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The Kickstarter funding has failed, a shame really.
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I agree. I ended up going with something that protects a bit better. Cool idea, and I probably would have bought one. Maybe someday they will get the startup.
Make something similar with a flap for the front so you can use wake on open. This design failed because it didnt have that.
mrsatan said:
Make something similar with a flap for the front so you can use wake on open. This design failed because it didnt have that.
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And a couple posts back someone basically said the deal breaker for them was no built in kickstand. There is no one reason it failed other than we didn't help enough with the startup.
We all have our own reasons we didn't give them money to help them start this up. I wonder how far they were from getting off the ground?
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Hi, one of the founders of Less Case.
Hey guys. Just googling about the less case and saw this thread come up . Longtime lurker, first time poster (android user since the G1 days).
The project moving forward was contingent upon the kickstarter campaign succeeding (obviously), so unfortunately we're not pursuing this product anymore.
Just to talk about some of the things being brought up in this thread...
Me and my 2 buddies that were making this really debated about the kickstand integration. There were many reasons why we decided to leave it out of the design, at least for the "version 1". Primarily, the case was initially designed to be as thin but durable as possible. Adding a kickstand to the Less case would have required considerable amount of redesign and re-prototyping. I know it sounds trivial "just add a kickstand"....Problem was, if it was plastic, we'd have to add extra thickness to the entire case to make the rest of it uniform thickness to where the stand folded back into the case. We could solve the rigidity issue of the kickstand by making it metal, but then our manufacturer was solely a plastics maker, and the logistics of sourcing a metal manufacturer, then adding post assembly would have taken it to a cost and timeline we weren't comfortable with. I'm sure we could have come up with the solution, but it was a matter of time and money management.
At the end of the day, the primary idea was to be able to slap this thing on any metal surface, so the ROI of adding a kickstand didn't add up. Double the project time, more cost, to accommodate what's essentially a "secondary" feature. I know a lot of people would disagree, but we had to weigh the pros and cons, and it just eeked towards "no kickstand" a bit more.
Also, for those talking about a cover, we had that planned. It was contingent upon the success of the initial case, and Kickstarter doesn't allow us to show anything that hasn't been already made. So we couldn't include the idea in our campaign. For me, the cover we had planned was the best part, so it was unfortunate we couldn't share it to potential kickstarters.
Here's some early mockups we did of how the cover would work...
(See attachments) If thats not working, just go to lesscase.com/pics and click on the files. Can't post images yet
Basically the thin plastic arm would connect magnetically to the back, and since the Nexus 7 is primarily a "portrait" device, we figured it would be good to have the cover be vertical, almost like a journalists notepad (which by the way we were going to make it look like that, kind of retro'ish). The plan was to input weak flat magnets inside the cover to activate the Nexus 7 sleep/wake functions which we tested, and worked.
The beauty of the case was that it's just like the iPad case, in the sense that it can stay on all day when you need it, but if you want to use the tablet sans-cover, you can easily snap it on and off w/ magnets. The fact that you could do this allowed you to re-purpose the tablet quickly and easily depending on how you wanted to use it. Take the case off, then car mount it, put the case back on, etc.
Anyways... it was fun to work on while it lasted. We had big plans, but they didn't flesh out . Thanks for the conversation!
Welcome to the forum, wussyib, and thanks for sharing some insider's info.
A real shame the campaign didn't succeed.
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Anyways... it was fun to work on while it lasted. We had big plans, but they didn't flesh out . Thanks for the conversation!
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Very cool design. I agree it is a great concept. Thanks for the post.
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Hey XDA Adam fans I'd like to introduce my work in progress case for the Adam. I'm calling it Goliath Pro, short for Goliath Protection. I just started last weekend after pre-ordering my Adam (wifi+pixelqi) and finding no suitable cases for my requirements (rugged yet stylish).
I've been posting on Notion Addicts but want to get the feedback of the XDA community too. I'm already on version 2 you can see renders at goliathpro site. I'm hoping to get to prototype next week so I can move quick with this (I work for a product design company so I've already got manufacturing connections in China). If you guys have any suggestions or needs you'd like to see implemented let me know and I'll do my best to produce everyone's dream case. It may even end up being two renditions one being the base model and another later thats beefed up to mil-spec. (NIH also has a cool case but we need variety!)
I figure Adam lets you use the tablet comfortably outside with pixelqi so it better be built for it.
All input is appreciated!
(oh, and I've attached an exclusive XDA preview of a new the version 2 color scheme, smoky grey transparent)
*UPDATE: First prototypes arrived today!
Pre-Production Render
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Prototype Case!
Looks great! Not sold on the name though. 99.99999% of the time, 'pro' is short for professional and imo, it just sounds strange. That's like calling a product solid-tit where the 'tit' is short for titanium. Makes sense, just isn't a good name. Not that the name actually matters if the case does its job...
Off topic: Did you use Solidworks to draw this up? I'm an ME and I've used Inventor rather extensively but I just got a new job at a startup (I'm the second full-time employee) and I'm going to be using Solidworks for design. Can't wait to get the program in because I'll get a free home license too!
Valid point wynalazca, I guess I like pro 'cuase its what you call your protective gear in rock climbing. Then again you could think of it as a case for professionals or maybe in its final rendition it'll be the full Goliath Protection, we'll see how the logo's look . Yes, solidworks was used to mock up the case, it's a really intuitive program. I'm in the opposite situation, I'd like to try inventor as a lot of people I know use it and love it.
How about a stand build in...somewhere..?
Looks good though.
Looking really good! -CC
nice idea
for sure i will put it on my wish list
regards
Logos and Eco Friendly Materials
Finally, Logos! let me know what you think of these, the top one is the primary logo which i envision embossed on the product somewhere, haven't decided if it should be prominent (like the apple logo on back of iPad) or kinda hidden so you only see it on the inside or something. I guess that will depend on what you guys think. Let me know if you can get down with this or if you hate it, another idea I was playing with was a silhouette of a Goliath beetle from the side. I thought it'd be cool to reference the insects exoskeleton but I put the idea aside for this more clean looking design (if you guys hate this one and want to see the beetle I'll revive it!)
*logo attached below
I got an email requesting Goliath be made from eco-friendly materials, such as recycled plastics etc. I would love to do this but fear that recycled plastics would shorten the lifespan and quality of the product. From my experience recycled plastics tend to break/fracture much more quickly than virgin material. If anyone knows otherwise and has eco-material suggestions I'd be happy to take them. I've seen a lot of requests for a leather case, so maybe I'll have to do a recycled leather case to compliment this one.
Again, thanks for all the feedback, it's awesome how Adam fans like to get involved!
Reminds me of aftermarket car mods for some reason, which isn't a positive or negative ...
Let's see the beetle, the idea intrigues me.
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On another note, if you designed the connections right I don't think the brittleness of recycled plastics would be much of an issue. There really isn't much stress placed upon these covers unless they arent tight to the device body or (obviously) dropped.
Any possibility of a bidirectional kickstand?
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nosanon said:
Yes, solidworks was used to mock up the case, it's a really intuitive program. I'm in the opposite situation, I'd like to try inventor as a lot of people I know use it and love it.
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Sorry to stay off topic, but after going through a hands on course from one of the sales people, Solidworks is a much better program to use. I'm not sure if it was just the computer I had, but Inventor seemed a little buggy and crashed all the time on me.
Also, I'm really digging the logos. If the price is reasonable, I'm definitely interested in purchasing!
Hey XDA, so last Monday my server got hacked and it screwed up my entire weeks schedule. I learned some lessons, i.e. never host all your work critical websites on one server. Luckily no damage was really done and I learned a lot about what I need to do in the future to be more careful. Monday was going to be dedicated to version 2 modeling and updates but since that day was completely occupied by damage control I've had to fit in the modeling after hours and this weekend. Luckily our manufacturer was able to get me estimates and timetables for prototyping and first production, so all was not lost. I hope to have some prototypes by end of next week so we can all have something real to look at, not just renders.
football0552: thanks for the heads up, I'm considering using living hinges to create the integrated stand while keeping everything flush. Do you know about recycled plastics in this application? I know virgin material can be flexed over a million times. Bidirectional Kickstand is in the works, I have several solutions, working on a final to patent before releasing images.
That looks great, hope your planning on shipping international!!!
One question / idea are you planing a cover / folio case to protect the screen.
I fly in helicopters occasionally and the luggage gets tossed about a bit so I am needing some protection for the screen too.
Cant wait to see the real deal.
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Hey XDA, so last Monday my server got hacked and it screwed up my entire weeks schedule. I learned some lessons, i.e. never host all your work critical websites on one server. Luckily no damage was really done and I learned a lot about what I need to do in the future to be more careful. Monday was going to be dedicated to version 2 modeling and updates but since that day was completely occupied by damage control I've had to fit in the modeling after hours and this weekend. Luckily our manufacturer was able to get me estimates and timetables for prototyping and first production, so all was not lost. I hope to have some prototypes by end of next week so we can all have something real to look at, not just renders.
football0552: thanks for the heads up, I'm considering using living hinges to create the integrated stand while keeping everything flush. Do you know about recycled plastics in this application? I know virgin material can be flexed over a million times. Bidirectional Kickstand is in the works, I have several solutions, working on a final to patent before releasing images.
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To answer your question about recycled plastics and living hinges-- No, I don't. I could do some research if needed, but off the top of my head I don't know.
I like the Icon only as well as the Horizontal format. Torn, as either one would be nice.
living hinge
Hey, maybe you could do something like a snap version of a livinge hinge; at the top and sides. Disconnect the snaps you're not using and flip the cover open to either a portrait or landscape kickstand. My concern is for the longevity of a living hinge...
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Hey, maybe you could do something like a snap version of a livinge hinge; at the top and sides. Disconnect the snaps you're not using and flip the cover open to either a portrait or landscape kickstand. My concern is for the longevity of a living hinge...
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it could die... (sorry, couldn't resist).
I saw a funny engineering post called Night of the Living Hinge. Anyways, got updates!
It's been a hectic couple of weeks but finally I'm ready to share pre-production renders. We've patented design in China and US, as well as trademarked our name so without further delay. Here are the updates:
1. Ruggedized re-design brings a better grip on the second skin as well as increasing impact resistance.
2. Screen Protector with design features that direct screen impact to the outside of the case not the screen.
3. Micro SD card slots to store 3 extra MicroSD cards
4. Integrated kickstand
5. fully accessible ports when open, fully protected ports when closed
6. Sliding Camera cover protects the lens when closed, allows full use when slid open.
more images uploaded to the site.
super project. I will buy one foe my future Adam. Really good. All what I need from case
I'm in, I will definitly get one of these...that second pic looks amazing....what is the site again? and what will be the cost?
Price and Site
strboy said:
I'm in, I will definitly get one of these...that second pic looks amazing....what is the site again? and what will be the cost?
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The site is goliathpro.com and the cost we're shooting for is estimated around USD$20 for the Second Skin and USD$50 for the Full Protection. These estimates aren't solid yet tho as we have yet to finalize our manufacturing partner.
Hey guys my coworker showed me this case today and wanted to share it with you all!
It's the DODOcase HARDcover for the Nexus 7. It's almost like the treegloo cases but I like this one a little bit better. It looks nice and I like the fact that there isn't an entire wooden frame surrounding the device but instead it's held up by an adhesive. Very nice and slim as well.
It also has smart cover functionality.
Check it out at:
http://www.dodocase.com/products/hardcover-for-nexus-7
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Very nice, but it might be too late for me to cancel treegloo
Hmmm...$35 for the shell of a book and an adhesive? That seems really steep for something that wouldn't have much protection.
I got a treegloo for the same price and it comes with the wood frame, not to mention there were a crazy number of colors. I wonder if it's worth emailing them to see if they could make something like this...
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Hmmm...$35 for the shell of a book and an adhesive? That seems really steep for something that wouldn't have much protection.
I got a treegloo for the same price and it comes with the wood frame, not to mention there were a crazy number of colors. I wonder if it's worth emailing them to see if they could make something like this...
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Lol!! My thoughts exactly. It doesn't have enough coverage around the tablet and if that's the highest it can go as a landscape stand, try again..
Ehhh, there is no protection for the N7 with this case. The idea of using a reusable adhesive doesn't appeal to me at all, I really don't want to have to wipe my case down with water so that it can keep getting sticky. Nor do I like the lack of customzation. I do however, really like the matching elastic band and liner.
This and a tpu case together would work but sadly I see them becoming extinct fairly soon.
Anyone tried ordering the Potenzo version of this case for the Nexus 7 yet? It has the full features as on the iPad versions.
http://shop.portenzo.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=bookcase-for-nexus
Can't justify this kinda of money for a case that offers little to no protection. Just because you can customize it doesn't make it worth $40-$50.
I'm willing to bet Apple will start suing Asus, Google for the smart cover tech. Stupid Apple!
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I'm willing to bet Apple will start suing Asus, Google for the smart cover tech. Stupid Apple!
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They have the patent on rectangle, they could always use it.
Now they just need to get the patents on, gyroscope, accelerometer, barometer, magnetic field, orientation, linear acceleration, ambient light, gravity and any of the other sensors in the Nexus 7...
As I see it, I understand why 55% of the manufacturers have agreed to pay Microsoft some sort of "licensing" fee..
It's like a block of merchants in the mall, that are being threatened by one of the larger anchor stores (apple) because they sell similar products and take potential customers away from them. Then comes in the local gang (microsoft) offering "protection" in exchange for extortion monies..
Allowing them in a sense to be protected by a larger portfolio of patents and deeper unified pockets.
Slide to unlock, voice actions, really?!
This case looks dope.
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I'm willing to bet Apple will start suing Asus, Google for the smart cover tech. Stupid Apple!
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Asus has been doing this for a while. My Asus Transformer has a magnet under the screen that turns it off and on. The Samsung Galaxy 10.1" had the same thing. Samsung even had a straight Smart Cover rip off and everything... and they DID get sued (the 3rd party company).
Laptops have been doing this for a long time now... and even Blackberry phones. Apple has nothing on this "tech" except maybe for the design (held on by magnets).
Probably one of the better looking cases that I've seen so far. Really tempted on purchased it. Just a little weary about the adhesive that is being used.
Hmm..just thought about this. Since there isn't a wood housing like the treeglo case. It can be repurposed for future 7" tablets.
vboyz103 said:
I'm willing to bet Apple will start suing Asus, Google for the smart cover tech. Stupid Apple!
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They were not the first ones to offer this functionality
BlackBerry had this with their holsters for years before iPhones or iPads every walked the face of the planet
Let's hope that reason and sensibility prevails
Check out Portenzo. Better than DODO and treegloo from what I read so far. Started a thread about it already.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1792226
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Does anyone have this case? I really like the design, I am just a bit concerned with the adhesive grip. Although I guess the elastic strap would help keep it in place while closed
I went ahead and ordered this case, I will post a little review once it comes in. If anyone is interested, they can use this code for 10% off: C120726-Q3XNPH7
Caved in and purchased one too. Hopefully it comes soon.
Also 10% discount code: C120726-DGNH4LK
Was going to purchase a dodo but decided I'm going with portenzo.
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Does anyone have this case? I really like the design, I am just a bit concerned with the adhesive grip. Although I guess the elastic strap would help keep it in place while closed
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There are three strips of a tape of sorts inside. It holds really well, I can tug on the tablet, shake the case, no problem.
Caseable Nexus 7 Case Review
Ordered: 7/24
Received: 8/2
Previous Cases Owned:
Blurex Ultra Slim Folio [Smart Cover]
Belkin Folio Cover for Kindle Fire [No Smart Cover]
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The Good:
- Made Entirely from Recycled Materials
- Totally customizable
- Holds case firmly
- Elastic Strap holds firm
- Internal pocket for storage
- Buttons mostly accessible
The Bad:
- Made Entirely from Recycled Materials
- Adds a surprising bit of bulk (far less than the Blurex, but more than the Belkin)
- The Design Process vs. final product (more on that in a bit)
- Not a smart cover
The Unknown:
- Durability
Review:
I love the XDA forums around the time of a device launch. Yeah, you get an influx of short term users and forum complaints, but the place overall reflects the unadulterated joy of geek-fanboy-ism in a primarily positive way. Moreso than most of the internet.
As we all watched accessories roll in, I decided this would be the "pricier" case I decided to take the plunge on in hopes it would be my "final" case. I am an obsessive customizer/tinkerer, so it was a pretty easy decision. I decided on a pretty simple design that I thought would compliment my overall device theme (at least for the time being).
This is largely where my biggest complaint comes in, which I think is demonstrated by the screenshot below:
It is important to note that I chose to have the order altered to incorporate the black strap (as opposed to the white), however the overall base color is simply not similar. I didn't agonize over the design, and used stock background as opposed to a provided image file, so I definitely did not take full advantage of the customization - but still feel the colors don't match up particularly well.
That said, the print is high quality (especially given that all the imagery I provided had a fair degree of transparency to it, I wasn't sure it would turn out the greatest), the sturdy feeling recycled neoprene has a nice worn texture to it, and in general I still think it is an incredibly attractive case.
The fill seems to be some sort of either recycled cardboard, pressboard, or plastic. It does flex easily, but doesn't feel bent easily (if that makes sense). Overall, this is an area where only time will tell, but I'd say I'm leaning on the optimistic side. It certainly does not feel as though it's about to fall apart, and the stitching on the neoprene is absolutely top of the line. Incredibly well done.
The lack of smart cover functionality is a bit disappointing, however, I had no expectation it would have one when I ordered it. There was no mention of it on the site, anywhere, and I did not choose to clarify. I had purchased the Blurex smart case immediately on ordering my N7, and when I ordered this case decided if necessary, I would do a bit of surgery with an exacto knife to extract the magnet. I will update this thread with my success to this end, but it is certainly encouraging to have the pocket sewn inside already, as I'm fairly certain it will be simple to stitch the magnet into this case.
tl;dr aka Final Thoughts:
At $40, this was not necessarily a cheap case, but in my opinion very reasonably priced. Turnaround time was definitely satisfactory, and my interactions with their customer service department were very prompt and courteous. It holds very comfortably in the hand.
While it would be foolish to estimate how it will wear over time, I feel like it's going to hold up just fine for my use.
Looks nice! For $40 that didn't sport a smart cover/magnet option....kinda suXors IMO
But I do like the look and it doesn't look very bulky at all. I'd be on the fence on this one but because of the lack of the smart cover, that would be a pass on my book. But I know some who don't like the smart cover option, this may appeal to them.
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Looks nice! For $40 that didn't sport a smart cover/magnet option....kinda suXors IMO
But I do like the look and it doesn't look very bulky at all. I'd be on the fence on this one but because of the lack of the smart cover, that would be a pass on my book. But I know some who don't like the smart cover option, this may appeal to them.
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In reality, it's not that bulky - I just feel like adding any bulk to sleeker devices like this kind of ruins the form factor - so it's not just this case, I struggle with almost all of them.
The smart cover will likely be a deal breaker for a lot of people. My advice to anyone considering ordering one of these is simply to contact them and see if they have any plans on implementing the magnet in future designs. They replied to my email within 24 hours, were very courteous, and I imagine it's something they more than likely do plan on implementing. I'm just an early adopter
And I don't mind hacking my own together. We've got a sewing machine, fabric, and a magnet already - why not? :laugh:
If you want a smart cover, just download an app to do the job.
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If you want a smart cover, just download an app to do the job.
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True, that's an option, but I prefer the reliability of a hardware solution, particularly when I already have the hardware.
I know someone who used to work at Caseable. I got a free custom Touchpad case (technically iPad case, but it fits the same) because of it. Never used it though. As much as I liked my custom design, it wasn't really a 'case'. Just a book-like cover, and a strap in each corner to secure it. I'd rather have something that snaps onto the back of the device like most cases.
I am waiting for mine to arrive, I thought the corners were rounded? It looks nothing like in the pictures on their site!
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I am waiting for mine to arrive, I thought the corners were rounded? It looks nothing like in the pictures on their site!
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Looks pretty close to me?
Yeah it does there... When I ordered mine there were different pictures in that spot, showing a blue and orange one, as well as the pink colorful one I ordered, and those looked narrower across and with more rounded corners, the way it does in the image where you choose the pattern. I still can't wait to get mine though, I'm sure ill still like it (and will add my own magnet of course)
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Yeah it does there... When I ordered mine there were different pictures in that spot, showing a blue and orange one, as well as the pink colorful one I ordered, and those looked narrower across and with more rounded corners, the way it does in the image where you choose the pattern. I still can't wait to get mine though, I'm sure ill still like it (and will add my own magnet of course)
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I think I know the shot you are talking about - maybe was on there around day one?
Definitely a bit different, and way different than the design app makes it look for sure.
On playing with it throughout the day, though, I definitely think I am pretty happy. My gripes are largely superficial to this point.
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I looked around for smart covers on ebay and found the cover below. It doesn't fold around like this case does and in general looks more stable judging by the pictures (they could be wrong though).
Have any of you tried it? I have not found a review of it yet but I figured it might be worth asking.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Smart...ase-Cover-Google-nexus-7-Tablet-/280999623067
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Good question. I've been thinking about getting this case too. Anyone actually got it?
Looks cool, but it would have to be much more stable than it looks to me.
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chacalau said:
Good question. I've been thinking about getting this case too. Anyone actually got it?
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Yes I have this case, I tell you its a beautiful case to hold and look at. There are other colour variants available which I got the red one.
Its very sleek, doesn't add much weight or bulk to the device.
The sleep functions works brilliantly, and doesn't lock the device when you fold it over to hold like a book, which some do.
ONE DOWNSIDE!!!! - The stand is very hard to figure out (i have not yet figured how to fold it to make it stand up haha !)
Hope this helps answer your questions.
And I genuinly recommend this case as its ace ! (that rhymes weee)
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Yes I have this case, I tell you its a beautiful case to hold and look at. There are other colour variants available which I got the red one.
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Have you got a link for any of the other colours? The ones I see in multiple colours are the ones with the wrap-around magnetic closure in the back (which I have, I'd like to have one that just lies over the screen for use at home).
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Have you got a link for any of the other colours? The ones I see in multiple colours are the ones with the wrap-around magnetic closure in the back (which I have, I'd like to have one that just lies over the screen for use at home).
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You're right mate, asif
Yeah the coloured variants have a lip that does go round the back, but its not noticeable and surely you want this to keep it nicely closed and secure?
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Yeah the coloured variants have a lip that does go round the back, but its not noticeable and surely you want this to keep it nicely closed and secure?
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I think it's noticeable, especially when I have that extra flap to fold back over when I'm using the N7 in my hand.
I want to keep it closed and secure, sure, when it's in a bag or something. But my N7 spends most of its time on my coffee table or bar; I'd love to have a slim case with just a flap over the screen to keep the dust out. That doesn't cost $30+ like the Poetics or Portenzos of the world.
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Yes I have this case, I tell you its a beautiful case to hold and look at. There are other colour variants available which I got the red one.
Its very sleek, doesn't add much weight or bulk to the device.
The sleep functions works brilliantly, and doesn't lock the device when you fold it over to hold like a book, which some do.
ONE DOWNSIDE!!!! - The stand is very hard to figure out (i have not yet figured how to fold it to make it stand up haha !)
Hope this helps answer your questions.
And I genuinly recommend this case as its ace ! (that rhymes weee)
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So do you have this exact case or not? I've seen the other ones and I'm not interested in them after reading the reviews. That's why I started a new thread about this one. If you do have this one, some pictures would be great.
I went and ordered one of these, but likely won't have it for a couple of weeks since it's coming from China. Will post my impressions when it arrives.
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I went and ordered one of these, but likely won't have it for a couple of weeks since it's coming from China. Will post my impressions when it arrives.
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there's a video review from youtube titled "Nexus 7 - Cheap eBay "Smart Cover" Review"
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there's a video review from youtube titled "Nexus 7 - Cheap eBay "Smart Cover" Review"
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That's a different case, with the wrap-around flap on the right side. I already have that one.
look, heres the deal, that case may look pretty but any case like that wont stay closed. for it to be closed, there would have to be magnets along the edges like the portfolio. any case maker that says the case will stay closed without magnets on the border is lying.
I own one and its awesome. Buy it.
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I have got 1, build quality feels nice and it doesn't add much bulk to the device and also looks pretty sweet.
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I have to admit, I never really liked these cases... but after seeing that YouTube review online, I'm curious enough to give it a shot.
I'm absolutely in love with this Speck case, but I do have a minor concern with it. I use my Nexus 7 frequently, very frequently, and not only that but I use it for work. I'm continually walking up and down the hall at work going from one problem to another, using my N7 along the way. As a result, I'm concerned I may wear out the clip on the Speck case quite a bit. This only became a thought when I realized the clipping mechanism is significantly easier now than it was when I bought it. Broken in? Maybe. Will it get even softer? Very possible. This case ensures that won't happen since the magnets of course don't have physical contact to wear like that. While the higher stand up position seems a bit easy to topple over, the other one with the N7 (one I'd likely prefer anyway) looks a bit better in terms of stability.
At any rate, ah, I bought one just now - we'll see what happens when it gets here.
Edit - for what it's worth the one I ordered did indeed have the magnetic flap that goes around back to ensure it stays shut. I'm not sure I'd consider one without...
Case arrived today, so far I like it, the cover lies flatter than the eBay case with the extra flap, and it feels slimmer. Only downside so far is that it sometimes puts the tablet to sleep when I fold it back. We'll see if it gets better over time. I'll try to take pictures when I have a chance.
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Case arrived today, so far I like it, the cover lies flatter than the eBay case with the extra flap, and it feels slimmer. Only downside so far is that it sometimes puts the tablet to sleep when I fold it back. We'll see if it gets better over time. I'll try to take pictures when I have a chance.
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maybe slip something to block the magnet on the back? not sure what can maybe help on that front, but maybe a little thickness might be enough.
Side note, anyone have this and the poetic slimline case? I got the first case they had for my uncle, but it's a bit difficult for him to open. I'd get him a portenzo like mine, but it might actually add more bulk than I'd want for him.
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Well this is what I have so far:
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More pics at my blog here
And the how-to guide is here.
Still looking for more ideas to play around with!
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I'd like this thread to be dedicated for modding the official book cover for our nexus 10s. (if moderators are cool with that?)
It took $30, but we now have a means to attach any type of cover we make or mod to fit onto our devices. This is what I'm talking about: http://nexuslove.com/blog/?p=98
I'm looking to brainstorm with others on here that want to add intelligence to their book covers. i.e. make them smart by letting them fold!
So let's talk materials.
I love how the top of the cover is a canvas of sorts so I want to try and find that, does anyone know what it would be called?
For the bottom, some type of soft felt of course.
For the middle, I guess a type of light, strong, somewhat flexible plastic that would be places in three sections to allow the cover to fold into a triangle for stands.
I really would like such a modded book cover....
Yeah me too, I'm going to order another one to mess around with. I think the easiest way is to figure out how to unbind the top and bottom of the cover and simply cut the plastic and rebind it. But I have no experience doing this at all
Why have no other companies come out with a product that plugs into the back like the official cover?
I think now they might because they can make a mold out of that back piece, might have been what they were waiting for?
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hlaalu said:
I think now they might because they can make a mold out of that back piece, might have been what they were waiting for?
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I really hope so...
I was talking to a guy on g+ who gave me an interesting idea to heat up the cover with an iron and then stamping in the folding lines. I'm just not sure what the actual inner material is. Might give it a try for the hell of it
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I really should just buy another to mess with. There's got to me a way to delaminate the whole piece and then make the folding cuts and glue it back..
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I wanted to bump this thread and see if anyone has done anything with this cover yet?
I've been talking with a few guys and came up with an interesting idea. The theory is that the cover is made of a thermoplastic so it might be possible to heat it up via an oven and stamp out the folding lines. The only problem I'm still working on is that it cools very fast so I would have to either make a mold to stamp the two folding lines at once or stamp one at a time and then reheat for the next one.
Why they didn't just do this at the assembly line is a mystery. I originally assumed it was to avoid copyrights but my friend has an official Samsung folding cover for his note 10.1 which throws that theory out the window.
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I don't have any experience with 3D-printers, but wouldn't it be possible to replicate that back piece using such kind of printer? Could be easier and cheaper (?) than disassembling a cover.
Okay unfortunately heating and trying to press in folding lines is impossible. The material inside is some kind of composite. It looks and feels like what a circuit board is made out of. And I also borked the back piece that snaps to the device. All was not lost though, through heating the felt separates easily from the composite and lines can then be cut. Now I need to wait till next week for my new book cover to come in so I can harvest the plastic piece and then I should have the world's first folding book cover for the nexus 10
Here it is so far, need to clean up the edges but I like it
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Okay unfortunately heating and trying to press in folding lines is impossible. The material inside is some kind of composite. It looks and feels like what a circuit board is made out of. And I also borked the back piece that snaps to the device. All was not lost though, through heating the felt separates easily from the composite and lines can then be cut. Now I need to wait till next week for my new book cover to come in so I can harvest the plastic piece and then I should have the world's first folding book cover for the nexus 10
Here it is so far, need to clean up the edges but I like it
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Nice! Looking forward to see how it looks
Hey thanks! I guess it would be easier to just make a whole new folding cover from scratch but I love the look of the book cover and want to keep that look. Hopefully will be done by the weekend
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Here's a teaser pic of the book cover - Nexus Love edition
I'll be putting up the pretty straightforward guide on my site if anyone else wants to make their own.
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Hey everyone, I have tons of pictures showing off my new cover on my blog here
And the how-to guide is here.
I'm always looking for feedback and new ideas, so let me know what you guys come up with! I really need some ideas on how to clean up the edges of the thing.
Also, I want to collaborate with someone on making a cover from scratch. It's so easy to switch between the classic book cover and my modified one, I'd like to have another just for kicks.
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Hey everyone, I have tons of pictures showing off my new cover on my blog here
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I'm always looking for feedback and new ideas, so let me know what you guys come up with! I really need some ideas on how to clean up the edges of the thing.
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Could you please post a side-on photograph with the tablet laid flat and the modified cover closed? I'm interested in how flat it lies against the screen specifically...
Really nice, so sad that the tablet is upside down due to how its made.
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Could you please post a side-on photograph with the tablet laid flat and the modified cover closed? I'm interested in how flat it lies against the screen specifically...
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Hey unfortunately I don't have the cover anymore, gave it to a friend while I have something else cooking... My latest venture involves snappy magnets, sort of like how a smart cover attaches to an ipad
But I can say it is just as flat as the original book cover when laying down. Maybe at the most an extra mm or two because the material I used on the screen side was a bit thicker than the original material. But there are tons of different materials to choose from at the fabric store.
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Really nice, so sad that the tablet is upside down due to how its made.
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I agree, nothing we can do about it though. However, the power/volume buttons are still pretty easily accessible on the bottom right. Not sure how video chatting would be.
Am I the only one who is fine with pitching the cover as is to act as a stand? Anything greater than a 30 degree angle or so, yes, it will fall, but for most purposes, that's fine.
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