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[Q] E-reader case for the Tab

I cant find any cases for the tab on sale in Moscow, and i really need at least some protection in the time they take to get to market here.
So i was thinking an ereader case. Which ereaders are about the same size as the Tab?
Preferably i would like a case that uses rail clips rather than the kind with a sticker...

I ordered this one from ebay. search around for an amazon kindle bag and it shoud fit.
Kindle - 7.5" x 4.8" x 0.335"
Tab - 7.4 x 4.68 x 0.46
http://cgi.ebay.com/Leather-Pouch-Slim-Sling-Shoulder-Kindle-Bag-14-5-Color-/150507799652?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&var=&hash=item68c6e6fdc7

How about this one?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKRQFI8F_Fk&feature=related

ConceptVBS said:
How about this one?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKRQFI8F_Fk&feature=related
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I appreciate that people have different tastes and needs, but I just don't see the appeal of adding big heavy layers of leather on a device that is so perfectly shape for mobile use? For example, using the rear-facing camera with a book-like flap involves some kind of gymnastic. Conversely, a silicon skin offers adequate protection on the move, and a neoprene pouch provides additional padding for storage. Don't get me started on screen protectors! (just teasing)
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lol:
a) thats a bag and im looking for a ereader case and
b) if i could get a galaxy-specific case, i would be asking this question...

The one I have and am quite happy with is from here:
http://www.scosche.com/products/sfID1/337/sfID2/370/sfID3/212/productID/2054

ekinnee said:
The one I have and am quite happy with is from here:
http://www.scosche.com/products/sfID1/337/sfID2/370/sfID3/212/productID/2054
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did you even read the question?

ftgg99 said:
did you even read the question?
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I must have misunderstood what you are looking for exactly. The cases I've seen for ereaders like the kindle are much like what I posted.

I have to say only a plonker would have a separate shoulder bag to carry around a kindle. Or a hippie pensioner... no offence - its just silly.
I'm looking for a case.

[REVIEW] Swees Nexus 7 Case

Hey Guys.
I've just received my Swees Case for Nexus 7 and wanted to share my impression about it.
First of all, i couldn't find it on the American Amazon website. So after the review, if anyone in the America is still interested, you might need to look for yourself.
So here we go.
Similar to many products for the Nexus 7, it this case has tried to imitate the Smart-Cover look. That's fine.
So on the bottom, this case is like a hard-case protecting the Nexus from Scratches, Bumps, etc. quite well. There's a gap between speakers, and all Buttons and Microphone, so you get no disturbance using the Nexus with the Case. At the front, there's this Leather-Like material covering the Screen.
The cover can be used as a stand. Application is very easy, every child can do it and your Nexus will stand on table-tops or even your couch. It's quite stable I'd say, at least from my testing on even softer surfaces, it still stood like a rock.
At the end of the covering, there is some magnet build inside, so the cover will fix itself to be closed at times. It's not the strongest magnet though, but for transporting and carriage it's quite alright. The cover will also trigger sleep / awake mode when opened or closed.
For this unbelievable price it's quite a good deal if you ask me. Many covers I've seen in stores were priced 3x as much, but didn't show the quality. Anyhow. I can recommend it :
UK* : http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=swees+nexus+7
* I got the black one, but i guess other colors are quite nice. 7,99 Pounds ( Don't know if they charge shipping in the UK ) is quite a deal.
DE : http://www.amazon.de/Swees-Schutzhü...K0ME/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1351992143&sr=8-1
This is exactly where i ordered from. ( all for 12,99€ )
http://www.amazon.de/s/ref=nb_sb_ss...wees+nexus+7&sprefix=swees+%2Celectronics%2C0
Again for DE - diffrent colors are available.
At least for the german amazon, they even give an additional Pen & Screen Protector. Compared to Samsungs "S-Pen" this pen is quite better build wise. I wouldn't recommend using it for drawing professionally. For notes quite alright.
Can't really say much about the screen protector, I don't usually use one and probably won't use it.
At last : 2 pictures showing the Stand function and overall look of the case.
I am open for any question regarding this product. I am not affiliated with this product or company in any way, I just want to help our users to fight an excellent case which is affordable.
( Btw. I had a long way finding this case. There are 100s of cases to be found on amazon and i read through a lot of feedback from each of them. From the cheaper cases, you can expect poor quality, chemical smell as well as rash on skin, and many other things. Therefor i am very pleased with what I've got my hands onto. )

Thanks for the review, but this is the common 'eBay case,' there's a 140-reply thread about it already. Can be had for about $10USD with free shipping.

Poetic Slimline for Nook HD

Just purchased and received the Poetic Slimline case for the Nook HD. Here is the link: http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-SLIMLI...804667&sr=8-2&keywords=nook+hd+7"+poetic+case
Currently the case is just $6.95 with free shipping. Current as of 2/13/2013
The case has has a plastic base that clips on over the body of the Nook HD. This helps to make the fit very snug while adding very little to the depth of the device. There are cut outs for the volume rocker, headphone jack and for the power button. The bottom of the case is left mostly open for access to the micro sdcard, proprietary port and the LED light hole. There are also two holes for the speakers on the back.
The plastic case is covered with a faux leather type material. This allows for a relatively tacky area so the device will not slip out of your hand. This material also covers the front of the device protecting the screen of the Nook HD. On the inside of the front cover is a soft velvet like material that is nice and soft preventing scratches on the screen. The front cover can also be tri-folded behind the device to act as a stand for the tablet. This occurs in landscape mode allowing for a decent angle to watch movies or other videos. It does not provide any support in the portrait mode though so it will not help with reading books.
The front cover clicks in to place with the back plastic via magnets. This helps to secure the cover so that it does not flop open. It also provides for a way to turn your Nook HD on and off when opening or closing the case. This is a great feature that will actually bypass the normal lock screen so that when you finish opening the case your device is on and ready to go. However, if you enable the password lock screen then you will still need to unlock and then type in your code.
This case comes with a 3 year warranty from Poetic which is very unusual for cases but is a great feature to have.
One con I found in this device after its arrival was that there were some threads coming out from between the two material types on the front cover of the case. This were easily clipped to make things look better but it does take away from the idea of the case being of top quality. My only other concern is how well the materials will hold up while using the front cover as a stand. If used very frequently it could lead to cracking of the front cover. However, I will only be able to tell that over time and not for the day that I have had the case so far.
So far I am very impressed with the Poetic Slimline case for the Nook HD. I recommend anyone looking for a nice slim case to pick one up.
4.5 out of 5 stars.
Some more pictures in post # 4.

blazingwolf said:
The case has has a plastic base that clips on over the body of the Nook HD. This helps to make the fit very snug while adding very little to the depth of the device. There are cut outs for the volume rocker, headphone jack and for the power button. The bottom of the case is left mostly open for access to the micro sdcard, proprietary port and the LED light hole. There are also two holes for the speakers on the back.
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Maybe some closer and illustrative photos?

datas0ft said:
Maybe some closer and illustrative photos?
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Yep. Hope to get to them today.

Pictures added. Some in the first post and the rest here.

blazingwolf said:
Pictures added. Some in the first post and the rest here.
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Looks really good. Thanks for the pics!

I liked the ceiling design and lighting

This looks great. Exactly what i have been looking for on HD+. this is avilable also for HD+ at $8.95.
Poetic likes to throw out introductory prices and then increase it once it gets popular, so i would order now it you want one, even if it is not available for another 1-2 weeks, for the prices may increase by then.

Tarthenal said:
Looks really good. Thanks for the pics!
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It does fit the device well.

datas0ft said:
I liked the ceiling design and lighting
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Better that than me in the picture.

Did i forgot mention you?!? I know why ... I just dont like any case on mob/tab and etc devices. Only acceptable are film skins which ones give a sense of the real item.

Questions: I had a Poetic portfolio case, had one dumb thing, pen holder on the back surface. Is there one on this? Also, I like to be able to stand it up in portrait mode for reading, but I think this one only stands in landscape, right?
Thanks

dbh369 said:
Questions: I had a Poetic portfolio case, had one dumb thing, pen holder on the back surface. Is there one on this? Also, I like to be able to stand it up in portrait mode for reading, but I think this one only stands in landscape, right?
Thanks
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There is nothing on the back. So no worries there.
This case is not designed for portrait use. It might stand straight up in portrait but it won't be very stable and there is no way to change the angle.
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blazingwolf said:
There is nothing on the back. So no worries there.
This case is not designed for portrait use. It might stand straight up in portrait but it won't be very stable and there is no way to change the angle.
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Far and away the best commercial case I've had for a tablet flavored device. And half the cost of the nearest competitor in the
'decent case' catetory, and that one was for a 5" Samsung media player.
I get the impression that these are from a maker who also makes iPad cases and uses many of the same materials. The front has three
longitudinal strips of material - but the third is narrower than the first two. I'll compare it to a smart cover tomorrow - my memory is
that that cover has three bands of equal-breadth material on the front
The fit in the rear is good as delivered, but may start to loosen up over time, and doesn't have a cutout to match the grommet
in the corner. I may add a cutout (I have a grommet setter for fabric) and then use a shoelace or similar to fasten down the back
on that side. That could also get me a loop for a stylus, which would be useful to me. The fit across the front is a little too
long and a little too wide, which will annoy me over time or I may get used to it.
The cover activates the wake from sleep in CM10. The device sleeps itself after a minute by default, which is fine with me.
All in all, 8 out of 10.

superflysocal said:
This looks great. Exactly what i have been looking for on HD+. this is avilable also for HD+ at $8.95.
Poetic likes to throw out introductory prices and then increase it once it gets popular, so i would order now it you want one, even if it is not available for another 1-2 weeks, for the prices may increase by then.
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I knew prices would go up. It is now $19 for hd+ and $17 for HD. Those who got in at intro price got themselves a great case (myself included). It is exactly what i have been loking for.

superflysocal said:
I knew prices would go up. It is now $19 for hd+ and $17 for HD. Those who got in at intro price got themselves a great case (myself included). It is exactly what i have been loking for.
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Glad I got it when I did then.

As long as you're OK with black, those are still at 8.95.

roustabout said:
As long as you're OK with black, those are still at 8.95.
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i think i got the last 8.95 one as after i ordered, the price jumped to 12.95. maybe it's back down now, haven't checked.
anyway after about a week of use, i like the case for the price but have some minor quibbles. the case is a bit creased/folded on the edges when it shipped, so it doesn't perfectly conform to the shape of the HD+. maybe over time it will smooth out.
the stand notch is not very solid and i've had it slip when i'm moving around, not sure if that's standard for case stands. also the "hand strap" is kind of hard to pull out, but i mostly use it in landscape mode so not a big deal.
like i said not a big deal especially for the price, but not a perfect case.

snowlarbear said:
the stand notch is not very solid and i've had it slip when i'm moving around, not sure if that's standard for case stands. also the "hand strap" is kind of hard to pull out, but i mostly use it in landscape mode so not a big deal.
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I think we're talking different covers here. I thnk your cover is the "Poetic slimbook", not the "Slimline". Still good to hear you views on it!

32.4 arburnc
Thanks for the tip. Now $15 for the black HD+ one on Amazon. Still a decent price :cyclops:

Anyone has a hint how to order Poetic to a Europe country other than UK at a low price?
I can order at amazon.co.uk for 20GBP + 6GBP shipping (= 40 USD) which seems a bit high compared to 6 GBP price on UK Ebay (but from where I can't get it shipped to Slovenia).

[Q] Case for Xperia V?

I was wondering if anyone knew if there is a rugged case for the Xperia V. I have looked all over and I can't seem to find one. I was thinking that maybe a case for a different Xperia model might also work for the V. Any Ideas? Thanks

I tried a number of cases. To my opinion the best compromise in between bulk, protection and price is this one:
TPU Gel Silicone
I was surprised about the good quality for the price. In particular the operation of the (covered) main button and volume rocker is pleasant. Other phones have cut-outs on this spots, so I had to poke inside for reaching the button. It adds considerable weight to the phone, which does not feels as elegant, slim and trim anymore. Avoid the white version, it can look dirty easily.
This one is also good with even slightly better protection, but it's not quite as accurate cut:
Crossline
I don't want to mention them all, just one more: My biggest disappointed was the Nilkin case. Now some people will shout out bcs they like it so much. It is to my opinion just a scratch protector. I disliked the slippery material. I had a couple of situations when the phone almost dropped down when I operated it 1-handed, and this case is nothing more than a really thin layer of hard plastic. Well, it does not add to the bulk and looks good.
All these cases are also available from other Ebay vendors.

Thanks for the links. I was looking for cases more along the lines of this one for the Xperia Z.
BLACK BLUE EXO STRETCH RUGGED CASE COVER SONY XPERIA Z
or this one for the S4
BodyGlove Shocksuit MIL Spec Rugged Shock Case +Screen Cover for Galaxy S 4
Sorry. I am too new to post links yet.
Wow! The captchas on this site are so good, not even HUMANS can read them! I will try to submit this post for the 10th time! NOPE! Did not work. The links in the quoted text is stopping it. Here goes try 11! Starting to get frustrated here!

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Wow! The captchas on this site are so good, not even HUMANS can read them! I will try to submit this post for the 10th time! NOPE! Did not work. The links in the quoted text is stopping it. Here goes try 11! Starting to get frustrated here!
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I think you can't post these. You do bring back memories of my last years noob time. The forum mods are deaf to these sort of problems. The next issue you may notice is that some of the sticky thread standard info here aimed at noobs is almost like unreadable for a noob. All I can say is: Don't give up. In the end you will be rewarded by friendly folks and a lot of really useful knowledge exchange.

I guess there are no such cases for the V. Too bad! I thought since it is a water resistant phone, it would make sense that they would make a rugges case for. Seems logical too me, but my logic never seems to follow the common thinking of the crowd.
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The water resistance on mine lasted for abt 3 -4 months. Then the seal on the USB cover was broken. There are replacement covers, but they cost more than the same amount of gold.
Please don't forget these device are made with a projected life span of abt 18 months in mind.

Xperia Z2 Tablet Cases

Hey guys, here's a case I recently ordered which looks quite nice. Nothing fancy, but it looks slim enough to do this tablet justice! If anyone has seen anything else out there, please share!
https://www.krusellcases.com/uk/p_krusell_product.aspx?i=259284

It would be nice if you post a few photos and your opinion once you've received it.
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Gnopps said:
It would be nice if you post a few photos and your opinion once you've received it.
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Yep, will do!

So my Krusell Malmö Tablet Case just arrived. I have had several cases for various tablets and phones in the past and this is probably one of the better ones I've had. I always have a case for my phone/tablet because I want to keep my devices in the best condition possible but unfortunately, it also covers up their original appearance. Good thing about this case is that when open, it still exposes the majority of the tablet allowing you to show off how thin the tablet is to your friends without having to take the tablet out
The buttons are all exposed as are the ports except for the MicroSD card port (and I guess also the SIM port for the 4G owners), but then again, I doubt you'd need to remove it that often.
The tablet wedges itself tightly into the two corner brackets on the upper and bottom right side of the case (when portrait). The fit is very tight so you won't need to worry about the tablet falling out.
It also allows two different standing modes. You can either fold the cover backwards similar to the iPad cover:
or you can lay the cover flat on the table:
I prefer the second option because it feels a bit more stable and there are many more angle possibilities. You won't need to worry about the tablet sliding because the inside of the cover will provide enough resistance. Speaking of which, the inside of this cover feels really nice and velvety and will help keep your screen in great condition.
It also wakes/locks the tablet when you open and close it. Overall, I am very satisfied with this case. It's pretty much as thin as they come but still very sturdy and solid at the same time. Highly recommended! By the way, the pictures make it look a little grey but I can assure you that the case is as black as the tablet
https://www.krusellcases.com/uk/p_krusell_product.aspx?i=259284

I wonder how this compares to the one from Sony, since they are the same price

PsyMonkey said:
I wonder how this compares to the one from Sony, since they are the same price
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This one is actually about 9 pounds cheaper But yeah, it would be nice to have a comparison. I think they both perform all the same functions (stand angles, magnetic cover) so it would be a close match.

marcolorenzo said:
This one is actually about 9 pounds cheaper But yeah, it would be nice to have a comparison. I think they both perform all the same functions (stand angles, magnetic cover) so it would be a close match.
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Looking at the pictures, so only my assumption which can be wrong, it looks like the Krusell case folds a little bit over the front of the screen where the Sony Office does not seem to do that as much.

PsyMonkey said:
Looking at the pictures, so only my assumption which can be wrong, it looks like the Krusell case folds a little bit over the front of the screen where the Sony Office does not seem to do that as much.
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Do you mean the brackets holding the tablet in place covers up more of the bezel than the Sony Cover? You're probably right about that. The Sony one looks like it's clicked into the four corners whereas the Krusell one is wedged into two corner brackets. It's really minimal though and doesn't cover the screen up at all and I hardly notice it.
EDIT: A friend of mine just bought the official case and it seems that the Krusell one is a tiny bit thinner. The reason for this I think is because the official Sony one basically has an extra inner layer underneath the tablet (which allows it to have 4 corner attachment points compared to Krusell's two). Not sure if I'm making any sense But if you look at my pictures, you'll see that when standing, the bottom of the tablet is resting against nothing whereas the official Sony one is resting against another layer. Wish I took some pictures...we were too busy Shadowgun