Magnets on Case? - Nexus 7 Accessories

So i'm super protective about this tablet, so much so that I've had it for about a week but haven't really used it because I don't have a case Lol. I wanted a magnetic case for the sleep/wake function however I'm a bit wary about them. Don't magnets cause havoc on electronics, or electrical devices, or is that just a myth?
I want a sleek looking, sturdy case for everyday train commutes, that also works as a stand. Must be available in the UK :good:
Also looking for a screen protector. However, is it really necessary, for normal finger use? Lol

It's a myth, a strong enough magnet near a magnetic storage device like a hard drive might do harm but the magnets used in cases for the N7 are far too weak to ever do that. They have to be weak so as not to put the device to sleep when you fold the lid back.

itsmyname said:
So i'm super protective about this tablet, so much so that I've had it for about a week but haven't really used it because I don't have a case Lol. I wanted a magnetic case for the sleep/wake function however I'm a bit wary about them. Don't magnets cause havoc on electronics, or electrical devices, or is that just a myth?
I want a sleek looking, sturdy case for everyday train commutes, that also works as a stand. Must be available in the UK :good:
Also looking for a screen protector. However, is it really necessary, for normal finger use? Lol
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Magnets are a bad idea near the following:
1. Magnetic storage like hard drives and floppy discs
2. CRT displays
As you can see the N7 uses none of these, the only possible problem is the magnetometer (compass) may be offset while the case is on... maybe

and mechanical watch
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This is a great case I use it and like it a lot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjQMcjb352Y&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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just check out the reviews for newer cases. some of the early ones were a little too strong and turned off the N7 when the cover folded back.

I got one of the Ultra Slim Smart Leather Cases off ebay (sorry can't post link as new member)
It's ok. The one issue I have with it is that it's actually a bit fiddly to get the Nexus 7 out of the case. The magnet works well though and have had no problems with it.

All these cases seem to bring the same thing to the table in my opinion.
Cheers, FReaKRaNT

Magnet works.... Except compass....
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Most cases on the market have this feature (the ones with the flap etc, normally with horizontal viewing possibilities)
Plenty of them around, found a v. reputable seller on eBay selling a case, stylus and protector for £6.99
Look inside the store of "babz_media" (UK only, cant post links yet sorry)

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decent deal, but that white surround is a bit much. looks like its really distracting.

That white is annoying and too thick tbh, I've got similar one but the sides are a little thinner
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[review] roocase leather folio

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008F05Q2E/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i01
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Back in the days of my Asus Transformer TF101 (first gen) I heard a lot of great things from a company called "RooCase", unfortunately I never tried them out and had ordered some poorly cut, mis-aligned cases from eBay.
So when I ordered the Nexus 7, I decided I'd give them a try. $15 for a leather folio style case was not bad in my opinion, plus it had the close to sleep and open to wake features advertised which I thought would be a nice plus. Case and tablet arrived same day, so I've had it since around 8/15.
When it first arrived, I took it out of it's seemingly retail packaging, and it had that noxious new leather (similar to new cheap plastic smell) that I dread. I used it for a few hours and the smell dissipated and is now completely gone. My gf got a TF300 case from RooCase the same day, luckily I let it air out for a day before she used it, so she wouldn't btch and complain about the smell XD
All cut outs align, and there are even cutouts in the back for the speaker. The Nexus 7 fits nicely and is secured using a velcro strap that has held up very well. The multistand option is utilized with 2 pieces of velcro on the opposite of the power/volume rocker button side. The whole inner flap is made of soft grey material which the velcro latches onto to achieve different viewing angles. This had my skeptical at first since I assumed some fraying would occur from numerous attaching and removal of the velcro when done watching somethign in landscape mode, however the material still looks like the first day, and no fraying material has occurred. However, the velcro has lost a noticeable amount of snag, it still sticks and gives me proper viewing angles, however it can be a little loppy and less sturdy than when it was new.
When typing something or even browsing I usually flip the front flap all the way around which had me concerned at first, but no tearing or major creasing of the leather has happened.
The case adds about 3 times thickness, but I'm fine with that. It's slid off my bed a few times and I hear a comforting muffled thud instead of a disheartening electronics slam, and it still fits in my pocket so I'm happy ^_^
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Speaker holes also the stylus holder- back -
angled
how i usually hold it:
No leather tears or wearing from holding it like that:
thickness:
I also have the leather Roocase. I have the landscape only version. It has a nice quality fit and feel. I did not purchase the case it came with my Nexus 7 when I purchased it off Craigslist. It might be the case for the kindle fire, it does not have the speaker holes. I have been satisfied with it from day one.
It is a bit bulky, but not akward. I have not tried any other cases for the Nexus 7 so I can not compare.
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TeckNet slim smart cover now just £3.98 at Amazon

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

New case arrived today

I ordered this case off ebay as well and it was shipped from California. I believe it was $10 with free shipping.
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The case comes with these extended bumper corners which make holding the phone easier and provides extra protection from the Left Corner Drop of Doom. The weakest point of the case is the kickstand. The kickstand is flimsy and does not have a positive lock in place or a strong hinge when opened. the volume keys as well as the power key are covered. The charging port as well as the earphone jack are left exposed. The black rubber is harder than the standard TPU but not as hard as the white plastic that it is attached to.
All in all its a nice case
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Nice case..found it too, with so many color variations..but they wont ship here..huhu..thanx for the review..
not a big fan at all, looks horrible!
Makes it look like the size of the Ziggy device on Quantum Leap show.
Well......
Im not sure how it makes the phone look bigger because the case isnt pictured with the phone in it.
Anyways I was in Sprint looking to see if they had gotten in either of my two favorites which are otterbox or ballistic and they hadnt. There was an older than me gentle man who was looking for a case for his phone and they had none and he said he was affraid he was going to break it. I explained that I understood seeing how my first one lasted 20hrs. I reached in my back pocket and gave him the case. He wanted to pay me for it but I told him it wasnt necessary and wished him a happy holiday season. He seemed a bit confused as well as the Sprint employees wonder why I was asking about a case when I am just pulling them out of my pocket giving them away like toys from Santa's bag. I think giving away an $8 freely shipped case to someone who will appreciate the act and may recipicate an act of kindnes to someone else this season is worth the small investment.
I have this exact case as well. It makes the phone too big for breast pockets, but still fine for pants pockets and carrying. I plan on only using it for when I need protection, but not as a daily driver. For the price, you can't beat it.
Ordered the same case. Do you have pics of the phone in it?
I have this case i think it feel really good in the Hand and looks good too. CLICK on the Link to see the Pictures
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-White...916516?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5d362d9924
Reminds me of the Ballistic cases
slicingtaco said:
Reminds me of the Ballistic cases
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Agreed, but the TPU is a lot more stiff. Not certain but I would venture to guess these cases wouldn't do as well in drop tests.
mdt73 said:
Agreed, but the TPU is a lot more stiff. Not certain but I would venture to guess these cases wouldn't do as well in drop tests.
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I am sure as well.
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Just got mine in the mail today. I like it, first tpu case ive ever used though so I cant compare it.

Tech21 Cases

Tech21 doesn't seem to get a lot of attention in this group. I'm just wondering what everyone thinks. I have an Evo Check for my phone and it is a great case. Fits well and seems like it would protect the phone. Still, I also want a folio type case, to protect the screen. Tech21 has this case: https://www.tech21.com/en_us/evo-wallet-galaxy-note8-black
Does anyone have any experience with it that would tell me whether it would be a good or bad purchase?
Their cases are too slippery and they make so few cases for the Note 8 I over look them. Quality is crap for how much they cost
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Yes, they are quite expensive.
usmaak said:
Tech21 doesn't seem to get a lot of attention in this group. I'm just wondering what everyone thinks. I have an Evo Check for my phone and it is a great case. Fits well and seems like it would protect the phone. Still, I also want a folio type case, to protect the screen. Tech21 has this case: https://www.tech21.com/en_us/evo-wallet-galaxy-note8-black
Does anyone have any experience with it that would tell me whether it would be a good or bad purchase?
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I hope this information helps. I also wanted a folio type case to protect the cover as all the screen protectors seem to be pretty lacking. I went with my wife to the T-Mobile store where she wanted to get an S8 Plus and this case that you picked out was close to what she got. Was given a drop test by the cashier using his own phone. The packaging was pretty plain and I wasn't that impressed but wanted to get in and out and we got it. After checking it out after she had it a few weeks I went ahead and ordered the one that you pasted a link for above. Honestly I recommend it. Pretty sturdy and thin but protects the phone quite nicely. has a clip clasp and obviously covers the front. Not bulky but not skimpy either... My fourth case for the note lol and this one is a keeper.. Go for it.
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I use the Tech21 EVO as it fits with the Dome Glass protector I have. This is my first Tech21 case but the version I got is not slippery at all due to the back.
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Looked into that. Its a nice case, but that clasp needs to be magnetic or something, I found the plastic push-in clasp to be cumbersome to open and close quickly.
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Looked into that. Its a nice case, but that clasp needs to be magnetic or something, I found the plastic push-in clasp to be cumbersome to open and close quickly.
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I understand that but sometimes magnetics can mess with the S pen
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My s5 it has a tech 21 case has 3 years old and it fel so many times. It is an impressive piece of engenering, just the sound it makes when it its the floor...it sounds muted like it is made from ruber.
Off course i would get a tech 21 for my note 8, choose the evo wallet because ...such a big screen ...
It is very expensive.
they are not slepery unless one has spider hands!
I wish they made a case that completly isolates the phone, and another one so that i can put the phone on my bikes like rokform does.
I am very happy with my evo!
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Q: Tech21 Evo check case

Was wondering if the above mentioned case has a slight sticky tacky feel to it which I like.?
I remember the Tech21 Mesh series ones on older Samsung devices had a wonderful slight tacky sticky feel to thier edges of the cases. Thanks.
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It does slightly but if you have greasy fingers stay away
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It does slightly but if you have greasy fingers stay away
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Cheers. Was looking for something with a slightly sticky tackey edges.
I think it was the Mesh series Tech21 I had for the S7 , edges were orange colored and had a slight sticky tacky feel to it.
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I've been using this case since day one. I tried a few others, but keep coming back to it. It's a great case. I'm not sure about tacky, but it is not slick. I've never even come close to dropping my phone.
Just one word of warning. My wife got the white Evo Check, and the white yellowed pretty quickly. We just threw it away and got a cheap case on Amazon for her. My black case is still in perfect shape.
usmaak said:
I've been using this case since day one. I tried a few others, but keep coming back to it. It's a great case. I'm not sure about tacky, but it is not slick. I've never even come close to dropping my phone.
Just one word of warning. My wife got the white Evo Check, and the white yellowed pretty quickly. We just threw it away and got a cheap case on Amazon for her. My black case is still in perfect shape.
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I primarily use a leather type folding case on the N8, but have tried a few regular cases which I find in all honesty uncomfortable to hold for long.
I find the edge tpu plastic or whatever it is hard to the touch. Was hoping to find a case that has soft compressible sides. The skins are soft and pliable but the edges are too thin for protection.
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Note8 Tech21 evo check users, can help see if your case inside edge facing screen near top of power button is there a small extra protruding bit? Wondering if mine is defective. Thanks. Mine is black case, also tell me if yours is black or white.
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I find the plastic injection faulty in these cases, UAG cases are by far, better built
winol said:
I find the plastic injection faulty in these cases, UAG cases are by far, better built
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I found the s pen and USB port protection is little or inadequate. It's exposed.

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