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Rearth Ringke Case Review

I found out that Rearth made a case for the Nexus S and did some research by reading and watching reviews of the Evo and iPhone 4 versions. Mostly everyone gave it a thumbs up, so I gambled and bought one.
http://rearthusa.com/products-page/google1/nexus-s
The case costs $16.99. I bought the special deal pack which costs $20.99 and includes a screen protector and headphone jack plugs that they call Ringz.
First of all, the headphone plugs work fine. They do the job perfectly. Also, the screen protector is dry application, but doesn't cover the whole screen. It's similar to Martin Field's screen protector. It works fine though. I posted a picture of the top part with the case.
Now to the case. I only have 2 other cases to compare with which are the Amazer silicone case and "S" shaped TPU case (which I will refer to as S case). I'm just going to post my opinions of the pros and cons of this case. Remember, I've only had it for one day so far. Oh, the color I got is called kiwi.
Pros
The case is slim. Doesn't even feel bulky at all. The Amzer and S case adds a little bit of bulkiness that you can notice, while I barely noticed any on this case.
Easy to put on.
The USB slot, headphone jack, volume rockers, power button, camera lens, and speaker positions all fit perfectly.
Yes, the volume and power buttons are easy to press unlike the S case.
The case doesn't interfere with camera lens and flash when taking pictures unlike the Amzer case.
Not sticky. Slides in and out of my pocket fine unlike Amzer case.
Doesn't feel anything like the Amzer or S case. Has it's own type of texture and feels smooth (this one is purely my opinion).
A bunch of colors. I guess this is a pro.
Detailed. This case is detailed. They even have the little slot where you take off the battery cover at the top (I posted a picture).
Cons
Not like an Otterbox case. Of course.
May ruin the "sexiness" of the phone if you like it naked. They do have a black version though.
Price. This is objective to the user, but most of you might find that $17 for a silicone type of case is not worth it. I thought this too until I got it and played with it. I don't regret it.
I say silicone type of case because the Ringke performs in a similar way, but the material doesn't feel like silicone or TPU at all.
There are more pros then cons because I'm basically comparing it to the other 2 cases that I have. If I experience anything that I consider a con, I will add it here.
Neutral
Since I haven't used this case long enough, I'm not too sure if it's a dust magnet. The reviews I've read and watched said it barely attracted any dust at all. So far though from my one day of use, it barely attracted dust. I usually get dust around the screen with the other two cases, while I didn't with this one. I will have to get back to you on this one.
Other
As said before, it doesn't feel like silicone or TPU. It kind of has a small matte feel to it. Can't really describe it well. The closest thing it feels like is the matte part of the S case. Also softer than the S case. Haven't seen any other scratches than I had before so far.
Final Verdict?
For me, this will be my main case for now. It feels like it's part of the phone and with it on, it feels like a hard case. Maybe it's just me, but that's how it feels when I hold it in my hands.
You can Youtube ringke cases to get more opinions on it.
Here are the links to the pictures. I had more than what's allowed by xda so I posted it elsewhere. Three mirrors.
http://www.mediafire.com/?879q9aoiw7w97
http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a36/yangster258/Rearth Ringke Case/
http://img43.imageshack.us/g/19647696.jpg/
I believe Ploone (Pop case & Feather videos) is going to make a video of this case also since he told me he had one coming his way when I told him about this case. This is just an assumption. Also, kertesd said he will order one in his topic so he'll probably post his impressions on it also if he bought it.
Reviews from others
peeturr
Ploone (Video Review)
Warning!
Doesn't fit the i9023 version well. Pictures by noobhero.

Fun read, really liked the way you laid stuff out. You weren't assuming, I am getting the case in soon and will have a video for everyone else

Thanks for the review! Can't wait for my Rearth cases to arrive!

I tried looking through the screen protector thread but I can't find your picture with the case and SP. Is there some other SP thread that you posted in?

Vulpix said:
I tried looking through the screen protector thread but I can't find your picture with the case and SP. Is there some other SP thread that you posted in?
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It's here:
http://img847.imageshack.us/i/93825237.jpg/

About to pull the trigger on this.
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Interesting! Also the screen protector looks better than Clarivue's -- at least it has custom holes for speaker and camera.

Ploone said:
Fun read, really liked the way you laid stuff out. You weren't assuming, I am getting the case in soon and will have a video for everyone else
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Thanks. I rather read reviews in outline style than paragraphs which is why I did it this way. Looking forward to your video too. I'll post a link whenever you have it up on the first post.
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I tried looking through the screen protector thread but I can't find your picture with the case and SP. Is there some other SP thread that you posted in?
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My bad. The one picture I have doesn't show it too well, but it's similar to the Martin Fields one (not Clarivue, my bad).
Here's the link: http://hemorrdroids.net/martin-fields-nexus-s-screen-protector/
Very similar. Basically, the protector doesn't touch the edge of all four sides of the screen. The top and bottom sides are more noticeable than the left and right sides. Remember, the screen protector was probably made this way because of the contour display of the phone. My cheap ones were not sticking on the top or bottom parts of the screen.
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Interesting! Also the screen protector looks better than Clarivue's -- at least it has custom holes for speaker and camera.
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Does it look like that on the picture? *Looks back* I guess it sort of does, probably because of the flash from the camera, but the screen protector from Rearth doesn't have any holes except for the head/ear speaker piece thing (forgot what it's called). FFC still looks fine though through the camera app.

Just received my case, and wanted to post some feedback. I had ordered the special deal (audio plugs, screen protector) in black color, which looks amazing on the Nexus S. Most of my feedback really just reaffirms the OP's review.
[Pros]
- amazing detail (The outer carvings as well as trim for the buttons are meticulously crafted. It really differentiates the case from all other options. )
- perfect fit
- little to no bulk (adds the right amount of weight, and thickness to make the phone much more enjoyable to hold and less likely to slip)
- very nice button feedback
- audio plugs add a nice color touch to the phone
[Cons]
- no cons regarding the case
- screen protector included in the package falls short on the top and bottom edges *most likely due to the contour design
Overall, best case I've seen which doesn't hinder the phone's aesthetics or risk scratching the phone (ex. hard cases). A few things I would like to see is possibly more designs with different textures on the backing. The plain matte texture is nice, but I feel that it may easily show signs of wear and tear, through scratches and scuffs, although the functionality isn't compromised. Adding slight texture may also add value to the appearance of the case. Well everyone, that's it. I could add pictures if someone requests. I went with the panda scheme, black case with white audio caps.

Do you know if they ship outside of the USA? I'm very tempted to get it...
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gondsman said:
Do you know if they ship outside of the USA? I'm very tempted to get it...
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Dunno. Just send them a email and ask.

gondsman said:
Do you know if they ship outside of the USA? I'm very tempted to get it...
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Sure, and the shipping rates are very reasonable ($3.99 for First-Class Mail international shipping)

Thank you OP; great review. Now I want one. All that is stopping me is trying to pick which color.....once I get it, though, I will probably post a video review.

Yes they do
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please be aware that the fitting on I9023 nexus s is not perfect.

Damn..just ordered mine..could you please tell a little more about the fit?maybe a picture? Thanks

At a glance, it seems to fit alright.
But upon close inspection, u'll find that there are linings on the inside of the cases that
Do not sit well into the grooves on the edge of the phone.
All the cut outs works fine, just the wrapping ain't perfect.
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theres a video here showing it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1014789

thanks for the quick reply! i think i should live with this..otherwise not much options for other cases..at least the phone gets less slippery!

lifesaver said:
thanks for the quick reply! i think i should live with this..otherwise not much options for other cases..at least the phone gets less slippery!
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actually on the contrary, I feel the phone is much more slippery to hold with the case on. It's due to the material I guess.

[Review] SGP Ultra Silke Case

I just received the SGP Ultra Silke case for my Nexus S yesterday and like it a lot. Actually I was waiting for the Otterbox Defender case for Nexus S to come out but am getting tired of it so I just decided to give this case a shot because no one has written a review about it here yet.
Yeah, I know what you're thinking. Let's start with the pictures then
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First thing I'd like to say is this case costs $19.99 (excl. shipping) and comes in a standard SGP Case package (a.k.a. a hard clear plastic box), which includes the case itself and an Ultra Crystal Clear Steinheil screen protector. I did not install the screen protector because I already have full BSE skin on my Nexus S. I bought this case from SGP Store on eBay because the shipping cost is cheaper than buying from the official site. I was surprised that it took only about a week to ship from CA, US to Thailand (normally I'd expect about 10-14 days)
My first impression about the case is it looks almost the same as the Rearth Rinke case [1], [2]. However, from the information on its website, the SGP Ultra Silke is made of "hi-polymer coated silicon" so it is quite soft like a silicon case (unlike TPU cases) and has matted/smooth texture -- which feels very good in my hand. The installation was very easy. The case covers the front bezel and in the back there is an SGP Case logo which, for me, makes it looks good while keeping the minimalistic look
What I like most about this case are the cutouts -- the speaker and camera/flash holes fit perfectly. There is a raised edge around the camera hole, the speaker hole also get this little "curve" touch in the middle The USB and headphone holes work fine and there is even a separate hole for the microphone. I think SGP people did a very nice job on these small details.
And if you're in doubt, the power and volume buttons are fully functional -- just like there is no case on it. No annoying issues like the popular "S" shape TPU case whatsoever. And as you can see, there is a small power icon on the power button of the case. The volume button, however, looks a little bit plain to me though.
IMO, this case adds a lot less bulk than the "S" shape TPU case and provides more protection than the Incipio Feather case. It fits perfectly and adds more grip to the Nexus S while being stylish with its minimalistic look. I'll be happily using this SGP Ultra Silke as my main case until something better shows up (may be not the Otterbox Defender, who knows)

Bro is urs a i9020 nexus s or a I9023 nexus s?

noobhero said:
Bro is urs a i9020 nexus s or a I9023 nexus s?
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It's I9020.
FYI, the "official" Nexus S that is being sold in Thailand is I9023 but I bought mine 2 months ago from Best Buy

Thanks mate, cant find an exact fitting case and sp for the i9023

noobhero said:
Thanks mate, cant find an exact fitting case and sp for the i9023
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Found the case a couple of weeks ago at Momax but dunno if you'll like the design or not

suksit said:
Found the case a couple of weeks ago at Momax but dunno if you'll like the design or not
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Hah thanks man, but i'll stick to the ringke for now, just need a screen protector.

Does it attract alot of dust and fabric when you leave it out or put in your pocket?

Nizzay! said:
Does it attract alot of dust and fabric when you leave it out or put in your pocket?
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Hmm... just got it for like 24 hrs. so I cannot tell about that yet, but as least from the SGP Store site:
The Premium Silicone case SGP Case Ultra Silke Series Prevetns your mobile from scratchesm damages and dust. Surface is coated with high polymer which reduces dust sticking on the surface, and even makes easier to put in and out of pocket.
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For me the surface feels similar to the matted part on the back of the "S" Shape TPU case so I guess it *should* be harder to attract dust/lint/oil etc.

Nizzay! said:
Does it attract alot of dust and fabric when you leave it out or put in your pocket?
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I have the silk for vibrant before. The material does not attract dust and hair at all, unlike silicon. But like all cases, there will be dust deposit INSIDE between case and phone eventually. Now I rock NS naked with squaretrade.

^^^
Just came back from a whole-day normal usage and wanna confirm what he said about the material. It won't attract dust, lint, or hair at all.
BTW, my friend who has seen my Nexus S in the "S" TPU case before said this when he saw my phone today: "Now you've got a good case" xD

suksit said:
^^^
Just came back from a whole-day normal usage and wanna confirm what he said about the material. It won't attract dust, lint, or hair at all.
BTW, my friend who has seen my Nexus S in the "S" TPU case before said this when he saw my phone today: "Now you've got a good case" xD
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I have the same case and the best thing about it is that it does not attract dust.

I like it, just gotta find out where to buy it in Italy

How well does the case hold the phone? I have one of the platinum cases from best buy now and the phone almost feels loose inside the case, causing it to creak and squeak some. The clips that hold the 2 half's of the case are very weak on the platinum case also and its pretty annoying to have the case come apart in your pocket. So can you tell me how the two compare?
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How well does the case hold the phone? I have one of the platinum cases from best buy now and the phone almost feels loose inside the case, causing it to creak and squeak some. The clips that hold the 2 half's of the case are very weak on the platinum case also and its pretty annoying to have the case come apart in your pocket. So can you tell me how the two compare?
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First of all, it's not a hard case like the platinum case, it is a one-piece case just like other silicon/TPU cases (but with nicer material) so you just push the phone in and it stays there. The case fits perfectly and shouldn't move easily

suksit: You have a I9020 right?
How does it fit in your opinion, couuld this fit/strech on a I9023?
(ordered one already, but will take about another week for it to get here)
Second question is about the sides, I watched a video on youtube by nexedzero on this case with the iPhone 4, and the user fairly easily "flips" the sides after the case is on
= are the sides firm(er) on the Nexus version or the same as in that video?
(search youtube: SGP Ulta Silke for iPhone 4" between 3:37 - 3:56mins)

From the pics it looks like a 2 Peice case. My fault for skimming the description and just looking at the pics. It looks as if there is a seam. To add to the above post. Does the silicone seem more ridgid than others?
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i like it, but last month i buy the S Shape Case already.

FoCsU said:
suksit: You have a I9020 right?
How does it fit in your opinion, couuld this fit/strech on a I9023?
(ordered one already, but will take about another week for it to get here)
Second question is about the sides, I watched a video on youtube by nexedzero on this case with the iPhone 4, and the user fairly easily "flips" the sides after the case is on
= are the sides firm(er) on the Nexus version or the same as in that video?
(search youtube: SGP Ulta Silke for iPhone 4" between 3:37 - 3:56mins)
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Yes I have a i9020, the fit is perfect so hmm... I guess it *may* have the same issue as Rearth Rinke case here.
For the "flip" issue, yes the sides can be flipped just like the iPhone 4 case, however, I never "flip" the sides from my normal usage -- I think it may be because of the larger gaps (than iPhone's) between the actual screen and the case.
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To add to the above post. Does the silicone seem more ridgid than others?
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Nope, it's quite soft actually.

neungs said:
i like it, but last month i buy the s shape case already.
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suksit said:
Yes I have a i9020, the fit is perfect so hmm... I guess it *may* have the same issue as Rearth Rinke case here.
For the "flip" issue, yes the sides can be flipped just like the iPhone 4 case, however, I never "flip" the sides from my normal usage -- I think it may be because of the larger gaps (than iPhone's) between the actual screen and the case.
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OK, lets see how it fits when it arrives, will post some pics
The flipping seemed pretty huge, but hopefully it wont be the same....
Nope, it's quite soft actually.
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Actually I'm counting on this to make the difference between the SGP and Rearth, more softness & flexibility hopefully compensates the size difference...
tnx for the quick reply

SupCase For Nexus 7 Review/Pics

I recently picked up the SupCase Slim Fit Leather case for the Nexus 7, and this is my review.
Build Quality: The case is pretty well made. It's not the most well constructed leather case, but it's made well enough. The stitching is alright with a few quirks here and there. It's also not genuine leather if you couldn't already tell. It's like a rubbery and synthetic like material wrapped in a leather wrapping. Despite not being genuine, the leather does look and feel nice.
Cutouts: No issues here really. SupCase did a really nice job with this case, it offers near perfect cutouts for all ports and buttons. I had no issues accessing anything.
Design: The Slim Fit Leather Case is a folio-style case, or book-like if you will. You need to slip your Nexus 7 inside and tuck a flap underneath. The flap is held nicely with velcro so it's very secure. The fit and alignment of the Nexus is also good inside the case. I did notice at times that because there is a frame that surrounds the tablets bezel, it would sometimes hinder accessing things at the top, bottom, and sides of the screen. You just need to sort of work around it, but it is definitely something to keep note of. The case also incorporates a stand. You prop it up by taking the front flap and tucking it underneath the holder on the back of the case. This gives you two stand options: a keyboard typing angle, and an upright viewing angle for videos and other media consumption.
Sleep/Wake: The case has embedded magnets that turn the Nexus 7 on/off. Not ON/OFF literally, but it awakes it and puts it to sleep. The magnet also keeps the front flap closed as well to prevent it from flopping around. The magnets are just strong enough to perform the sleep/wake and keep shut. I have also not noticed the front flap turning the Nexus to sleep when folded all the way back.
Overall, I can highly recommend the SupCase Slim Fit Leather case for the Nexus 7. It offers nice style, protection, precise cutouts, and decent functionality. Moreover, it's only $15!
View my high res pics of the case below. I'd also appreciate it if you can thank me if this review helped you out.
You can purchase the case here.
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Looks like the same as my CaseCrown Bold (I went with black, on sale at amazon.com for $5.21). The material is what they call PU leather, a faux leather.

I purchased this a while back as my first case. I chose the dark maroon/purple one. I like it, but I think the stand is a little weak; it flops over pretty easily. I think I only paid $12ish so it wasn't a bad choice for my first case, but I'm definitely looking into one that doesn't cover the bezel. Good review!

A lot of cases like that for less.
BTW.. you can have a link to the product without all that extra stuff (like the referral code)
www.amazon.com/dp/B008HDLI9Y

LovelyLush said:
I purchased this a while back as my first case. I chose the dark maroon/purple one. I like it, but I think the stand is a little weak; it flops over pretty easily. I think I only paid $12ish so it wasn't a bad choice for my first case, but I'm definitely looking into one that doesn't cover the bezel. Good review!
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Yea, the stand doesn't work too well when upright. It usually only works well for me on a hard surface.
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I like the case as well. However in the tall stand mode (for watching movies, etc.) it can be a bit unstable.

krelvinaz said:
A lot of cases like that for less.
BTW.. you can have a link to the product without all that extra stuff (like the referral code)
www.amazon.com/dp/B008HDLI9Y
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sneaky, sneaky.

Choose the deep blue color!
Thank you!
Bought the deep blue one!

LBLB1234 said:
Thank you!
Bought the deep blue one!
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Did you get your case? :laugh:

I got my case! It is a nice product.
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Did you get your case? :laugh:
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LBLB1234 said:
I got my case! It is a nice product.
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Which color did you pick?

Perfect case for the Nexus 7. I was a bit skeptical at first, I've bought cases for many electronics and they usually end up disappointing. The Nexus fits snugly in the case, like a good set of driving gloves. The case has cutouts for microUSB, microphones, power button, volume rocker, rear speaker, camera, light sensor and headset jack. It adds minor weight to the Nexus. It comes with a magnet on the front cover, which auto wakes and sleeps Nexus. Overall feels like a quality item for the price, recommend to anyone looking for a Nexus case.

I got my in white. Just want to share the pics. It's pretty awesome.

Wow this looks really nice. I Think ill buy this one. Thank you for Review

I hate the design. It covers the edge of the screen and it makes it hard to navigate. And its uncomfortable to hold. Not worth it.

I recently bought a Nexus 7, and then when it became available one of these cases. I normally do not bother to write reviews, but was so pleased by the product and price am glad to do so now. The design is excellent, as is the quality. According to my friend (who knows about these things) it is indeed nicely done leather. It does a very good job of protecting the device, cunningly folds to make a handy stand, and I find all the controls and ports to be completely accessible. Especially considering the price, what's not to love?

It's personal preference I guess, for me I have no problem with navigating or holding the device. Only one con would be the kickstand, you can only stand it in one angle. Other than that this case is perfect for me.
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The white looks great. I just bought the white one for my backup case.
Thanks!
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I got my in white. Just want to share the pics. It's pretty awesome.
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Anon1992 said:
It's personal preference I guess, for me I have no problem with navigating or holding the device. Only one con would be the kickstand, you can only stand it in one angle. Other than that this case is perfect for me.
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I have another case with muti angle, however, I still like this slim fit one.

Thanks for your reply
goofball2k said:
Looks like the same as my CaseCrown Bold (I went with black, on sale at amazon.com for $5.21). The material is what they call PU leather, a faux leather.
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This case is so nice

luckyexpress168 - Ultra Thin Slim Pu Case - quick review and pics.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/15088047618.../sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_nkw=150880476182&_rdc=1
I ordered the case on 20th August and it arrived yesterday 31st so not bad from HK to the UK signed for delivery.
The case is very slim, in one of the pics I've included a 5 pence piece for comparison, the case is almost exactly the same thickness as the coin at about 18mm closed.
It looks very smart and the chrome strip for the magnetic closure looks better than I'd expected. The case section is hard plastic like many others and has a soft neoprene style backing to it. The N7 clips in very securely (I've yet to figure out how to get it out again...) and is protected all round. All the cutouts are in the right place and nicely bevelled, the on/off switch and vol controls have their own cutouts which makes finding them easier than my previous case,
In the open stand position the nap of the cloth interior holds the N7 at the angle you want, nice touch. No auto on/off magnet, but that's just a lazy mans gimmick anyway and doesn't bother me as long as the switch is easy to get to. You can see in the second picture the speaker grill and the PU material the 'hinge' strap is made from, because of the way it's made there's a bit of rotational play to the cover when closed but not too much, time will tell if that increases or not.
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Thanks for the review
Is it possible to fold the cover back completely, how does it look?

Yes it is possible, the cover folds back flat and stays flat without any pressure.

even cheaper
Found a cheaper one from the ausies for $13.4 - http://www.ebay.com/itm/ULTRA-SLIM-...ccessories&hash=item46078371f9#ht_6402wt_1194
It comes without the metallic Nexus7 part, I prefer this version.
I'd like to hear the OP thinks based on the photos, is this the same product or a cheaper/inferior replica?

Beautyfull

karaya said:
Found a cheaper one from the ausies for $13.4 - http://www.ebay.com/itm/ULTRA-SLIM-...ccessories&hash=item46078371f9#ht_6402wt_1194
It comes without the metallic Nexus7 part, I prefer this version.
I'd like to hear the OP thinks based on the photos, is this the same product or a cheaper/inferior replica?
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Looks pretty much the same, except without the chrome strip as you say. the magnet is built in to the case so I assume there must be some metal strip in the cover to keep it shut. Auction doesn't give any details though.

karaya said:
Found a cheaper one from the ausies for $13.4
It comes without the metallic Nexus7 part, I prefer this version.
I'd like to hear the OP thinks based on the photos, is this the same product or a cheaper/inferior replica?
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I asked the ebay seller. I am afraid that the metallic label and the magnet are missing from this case. I cannot understand how it remains closed.

akism said:
I asked the ebay seller. I am afraid that the metallic label and the magnet are missing from this case. I cannot understand how it remains closed.
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hhmm, maybe that's why it's cheaper? or maybe there is a metal insert inside the cover that connects with the magnet.

I just got mine in today and I actually like it a lot. It has a nice soft leather feeling in hand and the plastic back feels quite sturdy. The tablet really clicks into the back solidly, it actually takes some work to remove it from the case. The construction is pretty nice, it has the felt on the inside of the lid and the plastic, the cutouts are nice (especially the separate power button) and the magnet holds it closed firmly.
The downsides are minor, the lid is a little oversized and doesn't lock into place when closed. It can wiggle and twist around some. Other then that it looks nice and feels nice, it compliments my bulkier Portenzo case well

I've found a good use for the chrome N7 strip, I bought an Appldea Maglus stylus and it has a strong magnet in it which holds it onto the metal very securely.

Troute said:
hhmm, maybe that's why it's cheaper? or maybe there is a metal insert inside the cover that connects with the magnet.
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Confirmed: There is no magnet in this cheaper version.

Is anyone concerned about that metal strip contacting the screen and scratching it? Looks like a nice case though. Thanks for the review and pics.

very nice review. may consider getting one of these!

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Is anyone concerned about that metal strip contacting the screen and scratching it? Looks like a nice case though. Thanks for the review and pics.
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No. the magnet in the base is slightly raised so the chrome strip does not come into contact with the screen when closed. Use a screen protector anyway, they are so cheap it's daft not to.

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Is anyone concerned about that metal strip contacting the screen and scratching it? Looks like a nice case though. Thanks for the review and pics.
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Will not contacting the screen and scratching ，confirmed

I have this case as well, though I haven't written a review on it. My recommendation: DO NOT BUY.
First off, the biggest miss in this case is no sleep/wake magnet. On top of that, its difficult using the case as a stand for the tablet. Although the cover looks and feels good (almost like leather), $20 is way too expensive for something that is lacking a smart-cover feature, a mechanism to use it as a stand, and fake leather.

theomni said:
I have this case as well, though I haven't written a review on it. My recommendation: DO NOT BUY.
First off, the biggest miss in this case is no sleep/wake magnet. On top of that, its difficult using the case as a stand for the tablet. Although the cover looks and feels good (almost like leather), $20 is way too expensive for something that is lacking a smart-cover feature, a mechanism to use it as a stand, and fake leather.
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I have to disagree, Asus/Google very kindly provided us with an on/off button and I don't mind using it, I don't need a 2 cent magnet to do the job for me. I've also not had any problem using the case as a stand when I've wanted to, as explained above the nap of the cloth interior holds it nicely for me.
$20 is at the top of the cheaper end of the range but it's hardly bank robbery, I've bought a number of cheaper cases and all of them do the job to a greater or lesser extent but all of them look cheap compared to this one.
Each to their own though, ymmv etc. the world would be a dull place if we all thought the same.

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I have to disagree, Asus/Google very kindly provided us with an on/off button and I don't mind using it, I don't need a 2 cent magnet to do the job for me. I've also not had any problem using the case as a stand when I've wanted to, as explained above the nap of the cloth interior holds it nicely for me.
$20 is at the top of the cheaper end of the range but it's hardly bank robbery, I've bought a number of cheaper cases and all of them do the job to a greater or lesser extent but all of them look cheap compared to this one.
Each to their own though, ymmv etc. the world would be a dull place if we all thought the same.
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agree，that is not real leather case 。but feels good in hands and nice looking，smooth ，No offensive smell

Troute said:
No. the magnet in the base is slightly raised so the chrome strip does not come into contact with the screen when closed. Use a screen protector anyway, they are so cheap it's daft not to.
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Will not contacting the screen and scratching ，confirmed
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Cool thanks guys, that's good to know.

Looks good.
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Belkin Snap Folio Case

After cracking the screen on my Note 2 with a very short less than 2 foot drop I decided I needed to upgrade the protection on my phone. I had a Cruzerlite on there and I thought that was about as good as you could get until you started getting into the big bulky dual and triple layer cases. After looking over my options I picked up the Belkin Snap Folio case at a Verizon store today. Lots of things I like about it and a couple of things I don't. I wasn't sure I would like a folio style case as I think the cover would be a PITA. After a whole day I'm getting used too it, not saying I'm loving the flip open style case but it is growing on me. It does add some thickness to the phone, not as bad as a Defender or the like but more so that my TPU case. It is a little more difficult to pull out of my bluejeans (Levis slim cut) pocket because of the size, the soft leather body which is grippier, and the snap tab which will grab the edge of the pocket. I don''t know if thi will go away with some use but the snap closure curls up when it is used as a stand and obstructs the phone. Hopefully this will go away as I work and break in the leather. There is an indention for the home button on the cover so it lessens the chance of accidental presses waking the device. The leather is soft and the case has a good high quality feel too it. Although it does feel like a quality product don't confuse that for the feel of a premium product you will get some some of the more expensive leather cases available on the market.
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There is a hard rubberized plastic shell that is fused to the inside of the leather folio case. I like this design because of the way all 4 corners are protected. The thick still leather body also adds quite a bit of protection and will help absorb the energy of a fall. I also like the security of the cover protecting the glass during a fall. My wife broke her GSII when it fell and hit a pebble sticking up out of the grass. The fit is perfect and all ports like up exactly. With the case closed you have access to the power button, USB port, and headset port. The headset port looks like it is partially blocked but that isn't the case. It is unobstructed and you will have no problems fitting any headphones. My Westones which usually have a hard time fitting into any case unmodified have no problems with this case.

Nice write-up... thx for posting. I've considered a folio case, but have one huge concern. Does the front cover easily fold all the way around to the back (so it's flat on back cover) to allow access to the volume rockers? I frequently use my Note2 in landscape mode (games, landscape typing, etc) and am curious if this case folds all the way back so phone can be held in landscape mode and access volume keys. Thx

Good review.
I am also interested to know if you can bend it all the way back.
DoctorQMM, you can with the official flip case serie and they are very durable. I see absolutely no sign of wear to the fold on mine after two intense moths of use! One word of warning however. The inside of the white one gets very dirty.

Zero problem folding all the way back on itself. I use it that way the majority of the time

Folded back on itself.

A bit fugly for my taste, but it appears to be quite functional.
I prefer vertical flips as it seems more natural (to me) to let the cover fall and talk. With side flips you have to bend them for sure. As this one has a speaker cutout I guess you can always close it after the call is initiated, and then hang up with the power button.
Two major flaws tho... once again they didn't bother to add a cutout for the notification light, meaning that if the phone is in the desk and closed, you will never see events. And they also didn't bother to cut for the volume rocker on the left side. I'm starting to think that if I want a proper case I have to learn some leathersmith skills and buy some equipment. Maybe create a BeoCase business. /heads to kickstarter.com

I have one of these cases. Highly recommend! :beer:
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I'm starting to think that these cheap tpu cases are not good for even small drops. I wonder if it would be appropriate to start a thread on which cases can actually survive a drop and which cases do not. Doesn't matter if it's a $2 ebay case or a $60 defender.
Not a big fan of these Folio cases because they expose too much of the top and/or bottom.

Does the flap that keeps the cover down become annoying while trying to use the phone?

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Does the flap that keeps the cover down become annoying while trying to use the phone?
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Don't notice it normally. Now that I have use it a little it sits flatter when using the stand feature so it isn't that bad any more and doesn't get in the way.

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I'm starting to think that these cheap tpu cases are not good for even small drops. I wonder if it would be appropriate to start a thread on which cases can actually survive a drop and which cases do not. Doesn't matter if it's a $2 ebay case or a $60 defender.
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What does this have to do with the OP?
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Dakota0206 said:
What does this have to do with the OP?
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I mentioned that my screen cracked with a TPU case in the OP, which probably prompted that post.

Sorry to bump an old thread but I'm wonder how the inner case is affixed to the leather outer. Is it just glued? I like this case but am concerned the inner will eventually come apart from the outer.
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mr mystery said:
Sorry to bump an old thread but I'm wonder how the inner case is affixed to the leather outer. Is it just glued? I like this case but am concerned the inner will eventually come apart from the outer.
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Just got this case and I love it. From what I can see it looks glued together.

mcp2009 said:
Just got this case and I love it. From what I can see it looks glued together.
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Thanks, I bit the bullet and got one too. I like it a lot. Exactly what I've been looking for.
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