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[REVIEW]rooCASE Executive Leather Portfolio

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004LEAKFQ
$31.54 at Amazon
First impressions:
The case is very well made. The leather has a nice feel and a good texture for gripping. It smells like I would expect a leather product to smell, nothing strange/foul/etc.
Features:
The case is ~0.75" thick. It has a stand on the back which allows it to be viewed in portrait mode. The stand is held firmly in the closed position with magnets when it isn't in use. There is a good quality zipper that encloses the case. The zipper includes two shiny silver zipper pulls which look very durable. Inside the case there are three pockets. Two of them are sized for credit cards. The third pocket is a sleeve for larger items (paper, note cards, etc). There is an elastic band inside the case's fold which can be used to store a pen or a stylus.
General Thoughts/Impressions:
Pockets - So far I've kept an SD/microSD adapter in one of the small pockets and it has stayed in place nicely. I keep a screen cloth folded in the larger pocket.
Fit - The nook fits snugly in the enclosure, a little too snugly. Because of the snug fit the leather along the border of the Nook will not lay completely flat. When pressed all the way into the holder the Nook is slightly twisted. This isn't a huge deal, but it can be a bit annoying. Sometimes I have to squish the Nook around a bit to get the window in the leather to match the Nook's screen.
Durability - I think this case is going to hold up well. The only problem I've had so far is some of the edging on the leather holding the nook came off inside. It was only a 0.25" section at the bottom of the Nook, and is not very visible.
While this case is a bit pricey, I believe it is a good buy overall. There aren't many cases available right now that offer a stand with landscape viewing, or cases that offer a fully zippered enclosure. This has both, and I believe it will keep my Nook well protected.
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I've been really interested in this one! The biggest reason I have waited is because I'd like to get a case that could fit a bluetooth keyboard in it (or a BT keyboard that has it's own case). Thanks for the review, it makes me pull more towards getting one!

Can anyone that has this case tell me can you fold the lid back so it's easier to read with?

It looks bulky and difficult to hold by one hand for reading, I guess.

[review] roocase leather folio

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008F05Q2E/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i01
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Back in the days of my Asus Transformer TF101 (first gen) I heard a lot of great things from a company called "RooCase", unfortunately I never tried them out and had ordered some poorly cut, mis-aligned cases from eBay.
So when I ordered the Nexus 7, I decided I'd give them a try. $15 for a leather folio style case was not bad in my opinion, plus it had the close to sleep and open to wake features advertised which I thought would be a nice plus. Case and tablet arrived same day, so I've had it since around 8/15.
When it first arrived, I took it out of it's seemingly retail packaging, and it had that noxious new leather (similar to new cheap plastic smell) that I dread. I used it for a few hours and the smell dissipated and is now completely gone. My gf got a TF300 case from RooCase the same day, luckily I let it air out for a day before she used it, so she wouldn't btch and complain about the smell XD
All cut outs align, and there are even cutouts in the back for the speaker. The Nexus 7 fits nicely and is secured using a velcro strap that has held up very well. The multistand option is utilized with 2 pieces of velcro on the opposite of the power/volume rocker button side. The whole inner flap is made of soft grey material which the velcro latches onto to achieve different viewing angles. This had my skeptical at first since I assumed some fraying would occur from numerous attaching and removal of the velcro when done watching somethign in landscape mode, however the material still looks like the first day, and no fraying material has occurred. However, the velcro has lost a noticeable amount of snag, it still sticks and gives me proper viewing angles, however it can be a little loppy and less sturdy than when it was new.
When typing something or even browsing I usually flip the front flap all the way around which had me concerned at first, but no tearing or major creasing of the leather has happened.
The case adds about 3 times thickness, but I'm fine with that. It's slid off my bed a few times and I hear a comforting muffled thud instead of a disheartening electronics slam, and it still fits in my pocket so I'm happy ^_^
some pics:
Open:
Speaker holes also the stylus holder- back -
angled
how i usually hold it:
No leather tears or wearing from holding it like that:
thickness:

I also have the leather Roocase. I have the landscape only version. It has a nice quality fit and feel. I did not purchase the case it came with my Nexus 7 when I purchased it off Craigslist. It might be the case for the kindle fire, it does not have the speaker holes. I have been satisfied with it from day one.
It is a bit bulky, but not akward. I have not tried any other cases for the Nexus 7 so I can not compare.
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[Review] rooCASE Ultra-Slim Leather Folio Case

I picked up the rooCASE Ultra-Slim Vegan Leather Folio Case and have been using it for about two weeks now. I didn't see any reviews on xda so here goes:
Build & Materials: Vegan (fake) leather. Originally I was only looking for genuine leather cases but I couldn't find any that I liked. I compared it to my my goatskin leather Bible and while not as soft, the rooCASE still manages to feel good in the hand - grippy too. Stitching seems well done and I could't find any spots where it was unraveling or unsatisfactory.
Buttons & Ports Access: It's easy to get to the headphones and USB ports on the bottom and the power and volume controls on the side. The speaker has five holes cut in the leather above it and sounds fine (for a Nexus 7). The microphone on the left has a cutout but the one on the top is covered by the case. I've done several Skype calls with the case on and haven't had anyone complain though. YMMV.
Design & Use: The Nexus 7 slides into the rooCase and then is held in place by a flap tucked underneath. The secures with velcro and holds the Nexus when turned sideways and shook (not recommended). The fit of the Nexus 7 inside the case is also very good. The bottom of the case (touching the bezel) is cut slightly shorter than the sides making it easy to tap the soft keys on the bottom. The case also has a cutout for the webcam and this helps to access the notification bar. Lastly the case has a stand with two viewing angles (25 and 45 degrees). I haven't used this myself much except to test it out but it seems study enough. Edit: I've used it a little more and it isn't as sturdy as I initially thought. Just keep that in mind if you are wanting to use it in this manner.
Sleep & Wake Feature: The rooCase has a magnet in the cover to put the Nexus 7 to sleep and wake it up when opened (similar to the Apple Smart Cover). It also keeps the cover closed when moving around and I can hold the case upside down without the cover releasing. I also want to note that the magnet does not turn the device off when folded completely back like some other cases have had problems with. And as far as I can tell it doesn't have any effect on the GPS.
tl;dr I would highly recommend the rooCase Ultra-Slim Case for the Nexus 7. Stylish, decent protection, access to all ports and controls, etc and just 3.5oz and 17mm thick (with Nexus inside).
I bought this @ Amazon for $18.81 (price as of 1/21).
Stock photo: (I have a crappy camera)
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quick question: price and where did you buy it?
thanks for the review.

Sorry forgot that. I updated the OP.

[Case] Targus Safeport Rugged Max Pro - Galaxy Tab 3 10.1

I have a number of Galaxy Tab 3 10.1's in an enterprise environment that isn't kind to electronics. The GT3 10.1's work great and are cheap compared to other devices or even the more defacto enterprise hero, the iPad.
The problem I've had since getting a hold of the device is getting ruggedized cases for it. I've tried the Gumdrop rugged case (and probably should post a review thread of it) but I wanted something more serious looking and less like the tread of a tire. That's where the Targus Safeport case came in.
I'm pretty sure these things aren't technically sold by Targus in the US. I've found them on their official EU site but they don't sell direct. I bought 11 from Buy.com recently for about $65 a piece. They float around the internet on a few sites, although I probably hope none of you buy them since I may need them all.
The case is pretty beefy and has a built in screen protector. It's rated for a 4ft to concrete drop rating (which I'm positive we'll test in my environment). It lists wind, rain, and dust ratings although I'm skeptical on those just based on the hole for the home button in the screen protector.
It's a 3 piece case with a rubber inner shell, the snap on screen protector, then the hard exterior shell. It has covers over the headphone and power ports. The IR port is opened but sealed with a material similar to the screen protector. All the buttons are appropriately raised and seem to function just as well as when they were uncovered. The speaker grills are on the front and covered with a black fine grill mesh to probably keep that dust rating. The giant hole in the back is covered with the same material as the screen cover. I'm guessing Targus must have a connector that snaps in the circular hole. I think I've seen the same hole on the iPad case they sell.
Overall I'm happy to find the case. I'm worried it's going to be hard getting as many as I really want. So I'll probably be begging Targus for a bulk order or buying every last one on the Internet.
If you have any questions about it please ask.
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A week later, any additional thoughts? starting to look for a case for mine.
Does it cover the front aswell? if so, whats tapping like?

Artech 21 Rugged Case Review

I was provided a case by Artech 21 to test, here is my review:
If you're looking for a rugged case that will protect your Note 5 from the bumps and falls of everyday life, this case from Artech 21 will get the job done. At just under $10, it does it for a fraction of the price of most cases out there as well.
I chose the orange case to go with my gold Note 5, and it compliments my phone very well. The case follows the design of a few others by snapping into the front piece, then the back piece goes around it. The front does have a built in screen protector. I have a tempered glass protector on my phone, but functionally was not affected, including that of the S Pen. Access to the S Pen with the case is also fairly easy, while still providing a good amount of protection around it.
One thing I noticed about this case that others don't seem to have, is an indentation below the home button. This makes unlocking the phone very easy. This is done while still providing a full lip around the front in case of a fall. Another thing I really like about this case is how well the port covers stay in. This is nice as I have wireless chargers and Bluetooth earbuds, so I don't use the phone ports. Wireless charging does work with this case (official Samsung charger), as well as Android Pay.
The back is a hard plastic, with rubber around the edges to wrap around the side of the phone. The grooves on the sides provide excellent grip. The back of the case shows no wear after several days use, including a camping trip. This is more than likely due to the fake rivets/screws on the back that the case sits on. The one thing I would change with this case would be to have those rivets/screws made of a more rubber material for slightly better grip to the surface. The case, even as bright as it is, does affect the camera, even with the protective lip.
Overall, this was my first experience with Artech 21, and they left me impressed. I will definitely look their way when I decide to add to my Note 5 case collection in the future.
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