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Are there reasonable cases available anywhere besides Barnes & Noble? $35 for a case seems excessive.
Something protective for under $10 would be great, whether it opened like a book, used a rubbery skin, or anything else as long as it covered the screen.
The Five Below chain carries a great assortment of iPad cases for $5, but nothing in the 7" form factor. There are so few other 7" devices that I'm finding it hard to pick up anything locally...
Some kind of PDA case maybe?
I just got a roo case for the nook. Real leather, great quality and built in 24 position stand. Quite nice. Around 20 bucks on Amazon. The only hitch is the stand is only for vertical position. I use horizontal far more.
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I bought this one and am quite happy with it.
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xdabr said:
Are there reasonable cases available anywhere besides Barnes & Noble? $35 for a case seems excessive.
Something protective for under $10 would be great, whether it opened like a book, used a rubbery skin, or anything else as long as it covered the screen.
The Five Below chain carries a great assortment of iPad cases for $5, but nothing in the 7" form factor. There are so few other 7" devices that I'm finding it hard to pick up anything locally...
Some kind of PDA case maybe?
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There is MANY! Check out the Accessories forum here on xda for a long list. Alternatively, just go to Amazon and type in Nook Color Case.
sorheim said:
I just got a roo case for the nook. Real leather, great quality and built in 24 position stand. Quite nice. Around 20 bucks on Amazon. The only hitch is the stand is only for vertical position. I use horizontal far more.
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You could get horizontal rooCASE
amazon com/gp/product/B004LECLV2
Hey guys, I'm looking for some advice. I'm trying to decide between a nice screen protector and a DODOcase/Portenzo case.
Could anyone help me decide why one might be the better buy over the other? If you're arguing in favor of a screen protector, please list which one you would suggest.
Thanks,
Josh
screen protector: my favorite is SGP
pros
- protects screen from scratches
- 0 added bulk
cons
- no drop protection
case:
pro
- protects entire tablet from bumps and scratches
cons
- added bulk
- does not necessarily protect the tablet from scratches. (if sand gets in between the cover and tablet, you will get scratched
- expensive
that being said, i have a screen protector on mine and have a portenzo on order.
allen2oo3 said:
screen protector: my favorite is SGP
pros
- protects screen from scratches
- 0 added bulk
cons
- no drop protection
case:
pro
- protects entire tablet from bumps and scratches
cons
- added bulk
- does not necessarily protect the tablet from scratches. (if sand gets in between the cover and tablet, you will get scratched
- expensive
that being said, i have a screen protector on mine and have a portenzo on order.
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Thanks, Allen. I'm definitely considering the SGP Steinheil Ultra Crystal. At least with the screen protector, I know that the most important part of the tablet would be protected. On the other hand, I like how the book-style cases disguise it (kind of an anti-theft technique).
I would get both a screen protector and a book-style case, but I feel like more than 25% is too much to spend to protect it (not to judge anyone, just my personal opinion). Am I wrong to think this? Maybe I'm being unrealistic, and should spring for both.
I completely agree that its a lot to spend on a case. If its perfect I'll be happy but if it isn't, I'll feel like I wasted some money. The dodo case has the same looks but is a little cheaper (plus some people are finding coupon codes foe 10% off). The difference is that the tablet is stuck on by an adhesive instead of the wood cradle. I was thinking about getting one of those just because they are thinner than the portenzo. You could get one of those now and if you feel that you need more protection, get something lie the incipio feather or similar when it is released.
Another way is to get a cheaper screen protector. I'm currently using a cheap amazon one because SGP had not released theirs yet. It is thinner than SGP which makes installing much harder but I feel it protects just as well. Shoot me a pm with your address and I'll mail you the spare that it came with.
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I completely agree that its a lot to spend on a case. If its perfect I'll be happy but if it isn't, I'll feel like I wasted some money. The dodo case has the same looks but is a little cheaper (plus some people are finding coupon codes foe 10% off). The difference is that the tablet is stuck on by an adhesive instead of the wood cradle. I was thinking about getting one of those just because they are thinner than the portenzo. You could get one of those now and if you feel that you need more protection, get something lie the incipio feather or similar when it is released.
Another way is to get a cheaper screen protector. I'm currently using a cheap amazon one because SGP had not released theirs yet. It is thinner than SGP which makes installing much harder but I feel it protects just as well. Shoot me a pm with your address and I'll mail you the spare that it came with.
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Thank you so much for the offer. I actually ordered a cheap screen protector on Amazon as well a few days ago. I keep hearing amazing things about SGP though (things like clarity, smoothness, etc), but I'm starting to wonder if a screen protector is even necessary if you have a case on it. How easily scratched is the glass? I've heard some people say that it's not worth (long-term) using a screen-protector unless it's a nicer (expensive) one, because it detracts from the experience.
I love the DODOcase because it's so sleek, and looks professional. I'm pretty OCD about keeping it nice I'm confident that it'd be a good purchase, I'm just wondering if it's really worthwhile, considering that the Nexus 7 is pretty durable (from what I've heard; I don't actually have it, yet).
I caved and bought the DODOcase
allen2oo3 said:
I completely agree that its a lot to spend on a case. If its perfect I'll be happy but if it isn't, I'll feel like I wasted some money. The dodo case has the same looks but is a little cheaper (plus some people are finding coupon codes foe 10% off). The difference is that the tablet is stuck on by an adhesive instead of the wood cradle. I was thinking about getting one of those just because they are thinner than the portenzo. You could get one of those now and if you feel that you need more protection, get something lie the incipio feather or similar when it is released.
Another way is to get a cheaper screen protector. I'm currently using a cheap amazon one because SGP had not released theirs yet. It is thinner than SGP which makes installing much harder but I feel it protects just as well. Shoot me a pm with your address and I'll mail you the spare that it came with.
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Thanks a bunch for your advice. I caved and bought the DODOcase
If you or anyone else needs a coupon, here's 10% off:
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The accessories forum is a dangerous place to visit. The wallet always ends up a little thinner
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Hey fellas,
I normally post on the Galaxy S3 accessory forums but a few of my viewers have been asking for Nexus 7 product reviews, so I've gotten some cases in and will review them. The first I received was the Cruzerlite Androidified case, which is a simple TPU case that wraps around the sides and back of the tablet. It features a distinct 'android army' imprint on the back, which has a slightly matte finish to it. It's lightweight and offers decent protection, so it is a good 'average' case. It retails for $20 and comes in a myriad of different color options.
If anyone is interested in a giveaway of these, let me know. I can get a few in from Cruzerlite is there is enough demand
Check out my full video review below for more info;
Its a nice case, Id get one in red but IDK if a tpu case is worth $20.00
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Its a nice case, Id get one in red but IDK if a tpu case is worth $20.00
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Cruzerlite is giving me a few cases for giveaway, so maybe you'll get lucky
Great job on the review ! Id love one in Orange looks really nice
I have an Androidified case for my GNex, and I liked the design (and price) of that version much better than the one for the Nexus 7. But I have to say it does scratch fairly easily. I treat my gadgets very gingerly, but just being slid around on my desk at work or put in my purse during traveling (in a pocket away from my keys and other things that could damage it) it still picked up lots of little scratches.
At any rate, I don't like the "lots of tiny Andys" design as much as the "one large Andy" version, and for $20 I don't think it's worth it, considering there are other TPU cases available that are also good quality for about half the price. For $20 you can get the ASUS travel case, which isn't everyone's favorite, but it has a nice feeling finish (due to the microdots all over it) and the front flap, which to me is the better deal. If you tape a thin magnet to the front flap of the ASUS case you'll have a serviceable smartwake function, as well.
Good review, it just helped me realize that this case is not for me, and I wanted to make sure people knew about the scratching thing. It's not terrible, but it can happen and it does mar the finish of the case, at least on my GNex anyway.
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Cruzerlite is giving me a few cases for giveaway, so maybe you'll get lucky
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Nice case and nice review, its similar to nilkin tpu case....
i don't know if i am so fond of the design on the back as well, which is why i like white the best. but for 20 bucks i am not so sure where i can spend 10 dollars more for the speck case
delete please...
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i don't know if i am so fond of the design on the back as well, which is why i like white the best. but for 20 bucks i am not so sure where i can spend 10 dollars more for the speck case
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Or spend 5 bucks less for nilkin tpu(great quality) + free screen ptotector...
I Can not decide what case to choose, SENA one, but it's to thin and I hate the leather pattern, or go for good ol' PDair,
they have than one http://www.pdair.com/index.php/eboo...google-nexus-7-vertical-pouch-type-black.html with multiple stitching color to chose from.
I asked them what the inner side part is made of, and they told me
"Thanks for your enquiry. ALL our Genuine PDair Leather Case is made of Premium Korea Cowhide leather and inner part is pvc. The inner part is a little hard to support the case but won’t get scratchiness on the phone."
Now PVC can also mean vinyl, maybe they mean it's hard to bend but soft to touch? anyway post your answers, still think to go with PDair as the shipping is free, SENA wat's 30$ to ship to Israel and it's ridiculously pricier, LOL not that I'm one to complain, as I ordered some acessories from EXPANSYS UK (extended battery w/cover, and desktop multimedia dock for my GNEX, but they was cheaper back then in comparison to eBay):silly:
If you want to pay $50 for a pouch you can buy for $5 then by all means do ok it's leather on the outside but it's damned thin leather. I've had a couple of PDair cases for phones and they are well enough made but vastly overpriced for what you get.
If you want to pay that kind of money for real leather, have a search of this forum. Someone posted a couple of months ago about some hand made stuff that was real quality.
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If you want to pay $50 for a pouch you can buy for $5 then by all means do ok it's leather on the outside but it's damned thin leather. I've had a couple of PDair cases for phones and they are well enough made but vastly overpriced for what you get.
If you want to pay that kind of money for real leather, have a search of this forum. Someone posted a couple of months ago about some hand made stuff that was real quality.
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Well to describe my problem, I want to use it with the dock, when it out, I will not say they overpriced, I use SGP Crumena for my Galaxy Nexus, that cost me 30$, and it worth the money, from all the crap I seen on eBay, there also MOFi soft pouches, but I only zip type, I want one like a sack with strap, and the big size sold on taobao or resellers, and I afraid to deal with them, SENA looks cheap with that ugly pattern and 30$ for shipping? the PDair exist many years so I know what I pay for, what else can you recommend?
^^ etsy.com
Thousands of quality, handmade sleeves ranging from cheap 12$ cloth ones to superb leather ones. Take a look. Just about everything there is handmade by people who do this in their homes for a living.
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Thanks, very creative stuff, but I want something from a brand like the SENA or PDair, they have another one;
http://www.pdair.com/index.php/eboo...-asus-google-nexus-7-business-type-black.html
Yeah I know the price is like 2 smartphone cases, but it will be used for good, I think I even maybe sell the SGP of my GNEX to make some profit,
and get a one from PDair to make a pair, they have same case for NOTE (II), so maybe they can make me a smaller one
but keep up with the comments, I just couldn't find any reviews of the tablet cases they sell.
It's a trap
Hi guys,
since I got my Nexus 7 WiFi almost a month ago and still don't have a proper case, I finally decided to buy one, but I'm not sure yet which one to get, as there's quite a few different ones out there.
What I'm looking for:
- reliable sleep/wakeup functionality when opening/closing the case
- useable as a stand when in landscape mode
- should not cover up any connectors/plugs of the N7 WiFi
- material plastic or faux leather
- dark color, preferably black
- not too expensive
- should provide good protection from scratches, smaller falls etc.
Would really appreciate your advice on this one, especially if you made some good/bad experiences with (multiple) different cases.
A bonus would be if the case also was available in a european-based online shop, as I live in Germany, but its not a necessity.
Thanks in advance, looking forward to your suggestions
Tech21 make nice leather folio cases with d30 material inside, should be good for a fall;
http://shop.tech21.uk.com/store/Pro...02W_Google-Nexus-7-Leather-Case--Impact-Folio
No sleep function but it has a pocket on the lid where you could stick a magnet inside to create the sleep function, I've stickytaped one in and it works great.
Thanks for the suggestion, but that one is a bit out of my price range.
I also don't need neither real leather nor a super hi-tech drop/fall protection.
I'm looking for something for about 20-30 Euros, if possible.
Roocase
I have a roocase that is basically exactly what you described. But it's over $30 from what I found
-_Alex_- said:
I have a roocase that is basically exactly what you described. But it's over $30 from what I found
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Thanks, I looked it up on Amazon, but there seem to be lots of different versions of the roocase for the Nexus 7, many of them in my price range.
Which case do you have exactly, could you maybe hook me up with a link?
Like you I bought my Nexus7 around a month ago and spent a lot of time thinking about which case to get.
In the end I went with this one from Amazon and it really is as good as it looks in the pics.
Plus it's amazing value.
iGadgitz Black 'Ergo-Portfolio' Genuine Leather Case.
Mike
Sorry
inbetween1 said:
Thanks, I looked it up on Amazon, but there seem to be lots of different versions of the roocase for the Nexus 7, many of them in my price range.
Which case do you have exactly, could you maybe hook me up with a link?
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I'm not exactly sure, I received it as a gift and threw the packaging away long ago.
although there are various other threads on this same topic. I suggest the poetic slimline, it's what i use and seems to have all the qualities your looking for.
i bought the poetic that everyone here raves about. it looks very nice, but the problem i gave with it is the stand. after a couple of weeks it is very weak. i also bought and highly recommend the Moko Slim Case. looks great, fits perfect and the stand is much sturdier and has two viewing angles. it also has a loop on it to hold your stylus and a strap for your hand to slide into very comfortably. theres even an elastic strap that fits over the corners to keep case secured open when in use in your hand so the the cover doesnt flap around. highly recommend this product. youtube review of it here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8eTdyBgbnI
and you can get it on amazon for $15.99 http://www.amazon.com/MoKo-Slim-fit-Google-Android-Tablet/dp/B008FLYROG
I have the poetic slim in black and got it for 12 shipped on amazon. Like said above it's stand gets weak after awhile and isn't ideal for that. The reason I got it was to protect the screen and to not be bulky. It does that job really well.