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!
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I like travelling light, so I'm looking for the lightest yet safe way of transporting my NC. I don't have the NC yet and I don't know how heavily I will use it while commuting, but I'm looking for a lightweight case made of fabric or leather. I'm not keen on leatherette, PU leather, silicone, rubber and other similar artificial materials.
Also looking for frames similar to the silicone ones but made of fabric or leather, to protect the nook color if I should drop it. I may pair the frame with a simple padded pouch, preferably made of non-neprene material. Sewing one myself is out of the question as I'm a super slow sewer.
I don't need a case that can be propped up for reading as I've found some e-ereader stands on the net.
TIA.
I'm now corresponding with someone on etsy to find out if I can get a fabric frame made. Leather would be good too, though I'm not sure how heavy it will be.
Am I the only one around who abhors cheap, smelly plastic stuff?
I just use one of the original nook cases, it sticks out about 1/4" from the top of it but it's a nice leather case and it keeps the screen covered. Lightweight as well. Not much shock protection if you drop it, but then any lightweight natural material case won't offer much shock protection.
I bought this one And i am very pleased with it. It has memory foam inside and an extra pouch on the front that fits my cellphone and id. I found mine on ebay but her is the sellers website.
Synexdirect dot com
search casecrown pocket sachel.
Wont let me post links yet
Edit... oh and it has a zipper with hooks for a small lock, love that
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Wondering if anyone has come across anything like this.
1-Should offer full protection on all sides (top, bottom, all corners, etc).
2-The part that holds the phone in place should be TPU or Silicone (preferably TPU) for purposes of shock absorption
3-Preferable if the closure is NOT magnetic
4-The inner lining should be some sort of soft material (like microfiber) so as to NOT scratch the screen when the case is closed.
5-There should be a "stand" mechanism built into the case.
Alot of cases out there come close (the Incipio LGND comes to mind) but fail because of one thing or another.
Anyone had any luck finding something like the above?
Not sure if its quite what your looking for but you can get these for about $10 on ebay..
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.
hoseman1979 said:
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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I previously reviewed a keyboard case, and now I might as well review the case that i use the rest of the time when I don't need a keyboard. There's something about the incredible thinness to the Z2 that makes me worry I'll snap it in half, and I can be crazy clumsy . Therefore, I went with a simple silicone sleeve case for some mental assurance.
I choose the Graphgrip case from Poetic. As you can see in the pictures, there is a grid pattern on the backside of the case that gives it a distinctive character. The silicone material adds a slight degree of grip, won't slide around on a table, and attracts a minimal amount of dust. The covered buttons are responsive, no problems there. The edge of the case comes over the screen to give a significant lip for laying the tablet face down. If you need a case for throwing the tablet in a bag, I'd recommend this case. If you need a stand or a cover for the screen, I'd look elsewhere, but for my needs I love this case.
Poetic offers an even thicker case called the Turtle Skin, but I decided to go with the one I got because of the nifty checkerboard pattern.
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-GraphGrip-Silicone-Manufacturer-Warranty/dp/B00J4YWJ1Q
This is my review of the Gmyle Book Case Vintage wallet/folio case
This folio/wallet case is made of PU leather but the material looks and feels like leather. The bookcase design is original and adds a nice touch to the phone. The spine of the case has some nice gold patterns that remind of old book designs.
Inside the case, you will find 3 card slots and one id slot on the left, as well as a pocket for cash. The plastic case holding the phone is black and is made of flexible plastic. I’m not sure if this is the same material as that used in the Galaxy S5 case, which a lot of users criticized for falling apart after a few days. The phone sits pretty tightly in the plastic sleeve. However, the sleeve is so flexible that I’m not sure whether the phone would effectively remain attached to it in case of a fall. Cutouts allow easy access to all the ports and the S-pen is easy to pull.
The case adds some bulk to the phone. When the wallet is closed, the total thickness is 0.75”. However, the case seems to provide a higher level of protection than bumpers and other slim cases. In particular, the thick PU material adds some cushion, which may be able to absorb some energy during a fall. The back of the case is pre-folded to allow the case to act as a stand maintaining the phone in a comfortable landscape viewing position. One limitation of the bookcase design is the lack of a cutout on the front cover, which prevents the use of the phone for a call with the case closed. The thickness of the case in the closed position may also make this case incompatible with car docks/holders.
Summary: Overall, this is a great wallet case at this price level. If you're more interested in an authentic leather case and you don't mind paying extra, I recommend the Davis Case (reviewed here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/accessories/review-daviscase-wallet-folio-bookcase-t3198304)
Pros:
- original design that will make your Note 5 stand out of the crowd
- nice texture and color for PU material
- cheap
Cons:
- no easy phone call with the case closed
- no auto awake/sleep feature
- may require the need for a screen protector to prevent the cards located in the card slots from rubbing against the screen