well, went out on a limb & got the metal case off EBAY $28 to the door, in under a week from hong kong to arizona.
plus - fits real good, light, sturdy
plus - keyboard folds back flat against back if you're not using it
minus - keyboard will need double sided tape or something to hold it in - its a press fit into a neoprene cutout, works fine 1st time you close/opent the case.. 2nd time the keyboard will be held to the unit by its magnets.
minus - no 'real' latch, relys on the keyboard magnets
minus - hinges are plastic, and when closed, the 'top' keyboard side has some slop, can move a little side to side.
I guess I'll have to wait for a nice thin leather case, with a real latch. (I dont like the thick clips on the stock one)
I was curious about this case, as I'm looking for something I could use to mount my Advantage on my motorcycle. What I would basically do is take the front or flip portion of the case off, and connect a RAM mount to the back of it.
So my main question is - if I did take off the flip portion of the case, would it still support the Advantage in a sturdy fashion? Thanks for any info!
support
yeah, the main portion you actualy have to force into position, it slides from the hinge side in, there's 2 small indentations (near the speakers) that it slides under.
when you slide it in/out it rubs a bit on the volume slider, presses the wireless button down etc, not sure i'd want to be doing it alot.
azcaddman said:
well, went out on a limb & got the metal case off EBAY $28 to the door, in under a week from hong kong to arizona.
plus - fits real good, light, sturdy
plus - keyboard folds back flat against back if you're not using it
minus - keyboard will need double sided tape or something to hold it in - its a press fit into a neoprene cutout, works fine 1st time you close/opent the case.. 2nd time the keyboard will be held to the unit by its magnets.
minus - no 'real' latch, relys on the keyboard magnets
minus - hinges are plastic
BIG MINUS - for me ... internal gps in leather case - locks 9 satelites in my house, 3-4 at 2/3 strenght, rest at 1/3-1/2, but when in metal case ... locks 4 satellites, all at 1/3-1/2 strengh .. so it significantly interferes with gps reception .. not sure about phone as I dont use it for that (yet).
I guess I'll have to wait for a nice thin leather case, with a real latch. (I dont like the thick clips on the stock one)
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Could you post some pics of the case with your device in it? Im looking for a case to just carry around my Ameo in without the keyboard, think this may be going over the top but may well be just what i need.
Thanks
Photos are at my photo page at 1600x1200 res, a bit big for here.
it can be slow at times, so be patient
and no, i didn't dust it off first
after giving it another try, the gps seems to be getting a good signal in the case.
Thanks for the pics, looks alot better than i thought. Im looking more for a hard case or skin for the screen part only, im not to fussed with carrying the keyboard around as this ads to the bulk of the device, and when carrying in the pocket, my trousers are already around my ankles as it is!
This case does look really good tho, and does provide some protection for the unit which is another concern of mine.
Mmm, got me thinking now!
was debating on getting the metal case or the black book-type...both of which can be found in ebay. i opted for the metal case since it covers the entire unit...the book-type still leaves some areas exposed. covering the entire unitis quite handy especially as i chuck it in the diaper bag in the weekends =)
the metal case does not cover it 100%, the end where the hinges are, is uncovered (except for the plastic hinges) including the 2 corners
also, the case covers the reset 'button' on the back
photo HERE
yeah the case doesn't cover the unit 100% but it's more than enough for me. mine arrived yesterday...got it from hong kong as well...looks good and i'm quite satisfied with it. the only gripe i have is that the reset button is partially covered =) but other than that i'm quite pleased with it. thinking of getting the black metal case as well just for the sake of diversity =)
cheers
One could consider drilling a hole if the reset access is needed???
I didn't see the Minisuit Slim Case mentioned anywhere in this forum, so I thought I'd share. It's exactly what I wanted in a case for this tablet, hopefully it lives up to expectations! Ordered today, will share thoughts when it arrives.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008RDIXAG/ref=ox_ya_os_product
MiniSuit 360 Rotating PU Leather Slim Case, Smart Cover, + Stand for Google Nexus 7 Tablet (Black)
Product Features
Compatible Model: Google Nexus 7" Inch Android Tablet
Feature 1) As a case: Sturdy, slim, and compact folio case made of premium PU leather to protect your new electronic gadget from accidental bumps, drops, and scratches. Case stays closed with elastic band closure.
Feature 2) As a stand: Versatile 360 rotating function allows device to be viewed in landscape or portrait mode. Three etched grooves allow multi-angle viewing, so that this case cover doubles as stand.
Feature 3) Cover of this case incorporates Smart Cover technology. Machine will know to wake up from hibernation mode when open, and will sleep when cover is closed.
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This case definitely looks awesome. Will wait on the cheap case I bought to see how it is. If it doesn't suit me I'll def buy this one!
its exactly the same as every other rotating case for the N7 going by the shopped pictures (notice how the flap is magically narrower in the portrait pic?).
anyway, i've got one of the other cases with the exact same design. its a good case, quite sturdy and durable. lacks magnetic locking but it has that elastic thingo to hold it shut. its a two piece case - you can use it with the outer flap case if you're watching movies or needing a stand, or you can detach the inner from the outer for more portable use (ie. gaming, web browsing, etc.).
I bought the OEM case yesterday because I wanted something sleek and colourful (I have a couple of third-party cases) but the lack of any functionality besides protection was disappointing.
I made these two quick mods to the case to add the things i needed: smart functionality and a typing angle.
First I glued a small rare earth magnet to the front flap to add smart capability, then I used a plastic glue (acentone-based, the kind that comes with a primer pen. Regular super glue would probably be fine) to stick the body of a disposable pen to the back to hold the front flap at a curve.
I covered it in black electrical tape to make it a lil' prettier .
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Sits nice and stable on a table, is easy to fold back, and the angle keeps the magnet from turning the tablet back off when you open the case
Just thought i'd share.
I like it, good idea
It's simple and gets the job done
Note: I received a discount on this case in return for reviewing it.
This case is better than others which claim to offer a huge amount of protection because it is not as bulky as most of the others. One reason could be also because it does not in fact include a cover with a built-in screen protector for the front, although there are lips which do stick up around the front to protect it when the phone is placed face down on a table.
Wireless charging works well with this case as well which can be an issue with other protective cases.
The back of the phone is a shiny plastic material which can be a fingerprint magnet to a very small extent, but that is not nearly as noticeable as an issue as the phone has on the back when it has no cover. The back is also curved on the sides like the bare phone itself, so it is very comfortable to hold.
In order to make up for some possible slipperiness on the very back, you can see by the photos included that that is more than made up for by the rubber "grippy" sides. I would have preferred the side on the phone with the volume buttons to have the same rubber material all the way up the side as the side of the phone with the power button, but that is just my preference with which everyone may not agree.
On the front, the top lip and the bottom lip around the screen are hard rubber, while the sides edges are in fact the same plastic as the center of the back of the phone. They do not fit right up to the edge of the glass the same way - so on the front you can see a little of the metal edge on the top and bottom front edges of the phone with this case. However, it is just this one 'slight flaw' that makes the next paragraph possible:
It may sound counterintuitive, but what I like most about this case is that is not only a very protective case for the phone, but it is also very easy to slip on and off the phone at the same time - the rubber and plastic pieces do not have to be pulled apart from each other to put the phone in or to take it out. Just grap a couple corners and with a little effort it will pop off - not so easy that it would ever slip off on it's own - it is very snug. It may seem like a silly thing, but I have a custom proclip holder in the car (for the bare phone) - and I like to slip my phone into that when I get into the car. As that requires removing the case and slipping it back on, when I am using the other protective cases for my phone I am forced to just not use the proclip holder those times when I am driving - except not with this case!
All in all I really like this case and I'll be using it a lot!
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it is 4.99 dollars in Ebay
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Probably one of the other reviewers. I still have mine.
This case is not sold in the US yet but I got mine on ebay for $50.
The case is not what I expected. I thought the flip cover would clasp or stay closed but the cover slides when using one handed.
Pros:
Case adds slight bumper on top, bottom and sides of device.
Good material, very soft
Easy NFC pairing
Volume and camera buttons are protected.
Cons:
Not transparent (off blue)
Nothing to keep flip cover in place (maybe velcro or a double sided tape might help)
Flip cover constantly slides
Takes away from the aesthetics of the device
Tbh, I'd like to remove the flip cover. I wish Sony would've released a case w/o gimmicks.
A couple extra photos since I can't add more thru the mobile app ?
I have this one as well as the leather solid front version which folds back behind a lot easier once the leather softens... this clear (frosty semi clear ) version, I think, is meant to be held sort of like a book with one hand holding it open while the other uses the touch screen. At least that's how I see most people using it on the trains in Tokyo.
The original Sony cases seem to be unnecessarily expensive.
If you get them in Japan the yen vs dollar helps ease that a bit. They are very well made though .
Does anyone have a dump of the nfc data contents of this Style cover?