I don't know if this is common knowledge but the physical dimensions of the Nook HD+ and the iPad Air are VERY close.
NookHD+ Height 9.46" Width 6.41" Thick 0.45"
iPad Air Height 9.45" Width 6.67 Thick 0.30"
The iPad Air 2 is only 0.24 thick and may be too thin but you may get say an Otterbox Defender for an iPad 2 to close around your Nook. The ports won't match but you would get the protection.
I am using a Solo Momentum Leather Tablet Case for iPad® (VTA222) and aside from having to spacer the Nook for width it works well. The SD slot is the only thing truly blocked.
Let us know what works if you try some.
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Loving my rooted (stock 1.01) nook color, but I am afraid to touch it sometimes! It is a great unit, but it feels a bit lightweight and I read at least one thread on here saying that it breaks easily when dropped.
I'm looking at the otterbox for shock protection, but a) that isn't out yet and b) I really prefer the look of some of the B&N book-style covers.
My question is, do the B&N covers provide adequate shock protection? And if not, are there other covers that do? I've been searching amazon etc and saw a couple of book-like hard cases, but they were apparently designed for the original nook and bizarely require you to attach the nook color with stick-on velcro strips that don't actually stick to the rubberized nook color back surface.
So I'm undecided. I want a handsome (though non-leather) fold-over book-like cover, but I also want something that will absorb the impact of droping the thing on a hard floor.
Have others found a solution to this dillema?
im personally considering making one, going to barnes and noble tomorow to look for ideas
xxiworld said:
Loving my rooted (stock 1.01) nook color, but I am afraid to touch it sometimes! It is a great unit, but it feels a bit lightweight and I read at least one thread on here saying that it breaks easily when dropped.
I'm looking at the otterbox for shock protection, but a) that isn't out yet and b) I really prefer the look of some of the B&N book-style covers.
My question is, do the B&N covers provide adequate shock protection? And if not, are there other covers that do? I've been searching amazon etc and saw a couple of book-like hard cases, but they were apparently designed for the original nook and bizarely require you to attach the nook color with stick-on velcro strips that don't actually stick to the rubberized nook color back surface.
So I'm undecided. I want a handsome (though non-leather) fold-over book-like cover, but I also want something that will absorb the impact of droping the thing on a hard floor.
Have others found a solution to this dillema?
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this one is padded, has hole for the speaker and a kick stand.... this is what I use
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0HJAGDE3EKHE8GMEMNWG
I have a green book like cover frm b&n with the slider locks instead of the three tabs. Ive dropped mine from about 4 1/2 ft and no issues
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Thanks. That is good to hear.
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I bought this case: http://gifts.barnesandnoble.com/Vasco-Cover/e/9781616837259/?cds2Pid=35616
for 50 bucks. and i absolutely love it. I bought one of those "open flap" type of cases, and it just wasn't doing it for me. Always flipped open on it's own because i fold the case around the back when i use it.
But the soft leather on my new one folds back perfectly. It also has these nice magnets that hold it together, as well as inside pockets that also have magnets.
All in all, i love this case and it has protected my NC greatly so far.
I use the Lautner cover from B&N: http://gifts.barnesandnoble.com/Lautner-Book-Cover-Night/e/9781616865146/?itm=15
I've dropped my NC a couple of times without any damage to the NC. the corners of the cover have some give and reduce the shock on the device. Once the NC came unclipped, but was not damaged.
I bought a case off of ebay and while its pleasant (stylish) and protects my nook well, it adds at least 2x to the width of the device.
I'd really like a super thin case that protects the screen from bumps and possible breakage. Also, would provide some kind of stand capability.
Would be a bonus to cover the case from scratches as well.
The new iPad cover comes to mind - has anyone seen anything like this for the nook?
Anyone know any manufacturers overseas who might develop something like this?
by depth, do you mean thickness of the nook (screen to back = thickness, width is the short dimension when looking at the device)
anything with leather, fabric, silicon, and probably plastic is going to double the thickness of the nook - since they typically wrap 2 layers of the material over a rigid plate
the nook is listed as 0.48" (15/32") thick. With the silicon case i got on amazon, its 5/8" thick; but there is no screen protector. i got a 10" netbook neoprene sleeve, for putting it into a bag. though, i want to get something similar to a ratpadz mousepad (rigid pvc plastic sheet) for direct screen protection within the bag.
if you are up for a diy, you could make something out of fiberglass; that you could make it 1/16" thick for the front/back, to add only a 1/8" total. you could integrate it with a swing-out leg from the back. making it have 2 (for both directions) would require some serious design!
Just bought the HD+, running cm10 from sdcard and now I need to get rolling on accessories. Anyone turn up a slip on case? I'm not really into the leather trapperkeeper style.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2111304
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2111304
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That is a TPU case. It is flexible but is more of a hard rubber type case. I could not find ANY soft silicone cases for the Nook HD+. There are a couple of decal type skins out there which applies on like the wet type screen protector. Don't know how well they protect. I'd go with the TPU if it's between the two.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2111304
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I got the tpu case in today. Seems like shipping took forever. I give the case about a 7/10. Closest I could find to black was a smoke color. Its kind of a clear gray color. It fits, loosely. The sides are not very tight. Its not gonna fall off the tablet but its easy to roll the case off the sides with your thumbs. I can't speak for the drop protection, seems like it might be OK. Sure makes it easier to grip, and not bulky like the leather trapper keeper style cases.
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I got the tpu case in today. Seems like shipping took forever. I give the case about a 7/10. Closest I could find to black was a smoke color. Its kind of a clear gray color. It fits, loosely. The sides are not very tight. Its not gonna fall off the tablet but its easy to roll the case off the sides with your thumbs. I can't speak for the drop protection, seems like it might be OK. Sure makes it easier to grip, and not bulky like the leather trapper keeper style cases.
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Mine just came today. I found out that the same thing was listed on amazon by the sameguy for a couple of dollars cheaper (not that it was expensive to begin with). Same impression as you, it is loose and not that tight. Don't like the bottom where there is one very long opening for the sd card slot and data connector. Makes things very loose down there. Definitely less bulk than my cover, good for home use, but I would put on my cover whentaking it with me somewhere.
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I know this is an old thread but since it was pertinent...
I got the Poetic GraphGrip Silicone Case in black for my HD+. Fits well but does add a bit more bulk, mainly thickness wise, than other silicone covers I've used on other devices. The square graph pattern is pronounced. Edges and back are well protected. Seems like it will be great protection in anything but a flat fall directly on the screen. This is the only silicone sleeve I can find. I wish there was one without the graph pattern.
I have a folio type cover but will likely only use that if traveling. I prefer to use a dedicated stand at the desk or tabletop and so need protection on the device like this in combination with a zipper sleeve or bag for carrying.
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I know this is an old thread but since it was pertinent...
I got the Poetic GraphGrip Silicone Case in black for my HD+. Fits well but does add a bit more bulk, mainly thickness wise, than other silicone covers I've used on other devices. The square graph pattern is pronounced. Edges and back are well protected. Seems like it will be great protection in anything but a flat fall directly on the screen. This is the only silicone sleeve I can find. I wish there was one without the graph pattern.
I have a folio type cover but will likely only use that if traveling. I prefer to use a dedicated stand at the desk or tabletop and so need protection on the device like this in combination with a zipper sleeve or bag for carrying.
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I also purchased the Poetic Graph Grip Silicone case for the same reasons, and I'm glad I did. Some people complained that the bottom is loose but I do not see that, it has cut outs for the power cord and the memory card slot so when accessing the ports it will flex a little but it's definitely not loose. I found this sleeve on amazon that fits perfectly with the case.
http://www.amazon.com/Mivizu-Sleeve...e+for+Apple+iPad+5,+Amazon+Kindle+Fire+HD+8.9
The outside is nylon and feels very well made. The sleeve's height is spot on and only leaves about .75 extra space for the width.
Having two young boys (2 & 5), who enjoy rough housing and android tablets, I felt the need to have a more durable case for my n10. Since January, I have been using a poetic revolution case. The poetic was fine, but I scratched up the screen cover and wanted something else. I decided to try the BobjGear case. This is my opinion of the case.
The case is a simple silicon design, heavy around the the perimeter, setting the screen and back of the tablet into the plane of the case about 3/16". The ports are plenty accessible and the cameras and speakers are unobstructed. Due to the silicone being thin in certain areas, the space between the screen and the speaker feels flimsy. The same problem exists between the speaker and the ports for the usb/headphones and the hdmi. There is a air space that forms between the back of the tablet and the inside of the case which might be found annoying as it makes the back feel a little insecure and wiggly. There is no screen protection other than the space between the plane of the front edge of the rubber and the glass so an additional screen protector may be necessary. The case adds considerably to the thickness and weight of the tablet.
I feel that the spots of flimsiness and wiggliness don't really take away from the protection. The gains in thickness and weight were expected and don't bother me. Personally, I am very happy with the protection provided by the BobjGear case and would recommend it.
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Having two young boys (2 & 5), who enjoy rough housing and android tablets, I felt the need to have a more durable case for my n10. Since January, I have been using a poetic revolution case. The poetic was fine, but I scratched up the screen cover and wanted something else. I decided to try the BobjGear case. This is my opinion of the case.
The case is a simple silicon design, heavy around the the perimeter, setting the screen and back of the tablet into the plane of the case about 3/16". The ports are plenty accessible and the cameras and speakers are unobstructed. Due to the silicone being thin in certain areas, the space between the screen and the speaker feels flimsy. The same problem exists between the speaker and the ports for the usb/headphones and the hdmi. There is a air space that forms between the back of the tablet and the inside of the case which might be found annoying as it makes the back feel a little insecure and wiggly. There is no screen protection other than the space between the plane of the front edge of the rubber and the glass so an additional screen protector may be necessary. The case adds considerably to the thickness and weight of the tablet.
I feel that the spots of flimsiness and wiggliness don't really take away from the protection. The gains in thickness and weight were expected and don't bother me. Personally, I am very happy with the protection provided by the BobjGear case and would recommend it.
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Link of where to buy?
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Link of where to buy?
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http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=bobj+nexus+10
Just wanted to give a heads up about something I received from Amazon today: (Description cut & pasted...)
Fintie Ultra-thin 4mm Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard [Touch X1 Ultra Slim Series] with Built-In Multi-Touch Touchpad [Retail Packaging], Black
This thing is GREAT!
Advertised as 4mm thick (though I think it's more like 5 without having actually measured it, but it's only about 2 mm smaller dimension wise on the length and height of the z2 tablet. It's black, has a trackpad, full feeling keys (as full as could be excepted for that thickness, and the footprint is as small and thin as the tablet. The body is plastic, but the bottom is plastic-painted metal to give it rigidity. Built really well and despite its thiness, held up to the eye, all edges look straight. Doesn't wobble on the table like similar thin keyboards. No sharp edges, and no "unfinished" parts.
This thing accompanies the z2 perfectly, and it's only 22 bucks at Amazon.com.
Highly recommend this!
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Just wanted to give a heads up about something I received from Amazon today: (Description cut & pasted...)
Fintie Ultra-thin 4mm Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard [Touch X1 Ultra Slim Series] with Built-In Multi-Touch Touchpad [Retail Packaging], Black
This thing is GREAT!
Advertised as 4mm thick (though I think it's more like 5 without having actually measured it, but it's only about 2 mm smaller dimension wise on the length and height of the z2 tablet. It's black, has a trackpad, full feeling keys (as full as could be excepted for that thickness, and the footprint is as small and thin as the tablet. The body is plastic, but the bottom is plastic-painted metal to give it rigidity. Built really well and despite its thiness, held up to the eye, all edges look straight. Doesn't wobble on the table like similar thin keyboards. No sharp edges, and no "unfinished" parts.
This thing accompanies the z2 perfectly, and it's only 22 bucks at Amazon.com.
Highly recommend this!
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Nice find, thanks! :good: