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Aluminium/Metal Case?

Just wondering if anyone could recommend an aluminium/metal type case for my i9020. Preferably looking for one in a white/silver/grey colour.
Alternatively, has anyone used this case/do you think it would be good quality?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/13055010...AX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_1545wt_905

The only other metal case I've ever seen listed for the i9020 is one listed on amazon, it's called BoxWave Nexus S Armor, I'd post a link but I'm new and can't do that yet
Can't recommend as I've never used it, but it looks tough.

-CMX said:
Just wondering if anyone could recommend an aluminium/metal type case for my i9020. Preferably looking for one in a white/silver/grey colour.
Alternatively, has anyone used this case/do you think it would be good quality?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/13055010...AX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_1545wt_905
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The one you quoted in ebay is very cool. I would like to know how it works for i9023.

shockem said:
The one you quoted in ebay is very cool. I would like to know how it works for i9023.
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I managed to find a silver one on ebay, will post pics when it arrives and let everyone know if it is good quality. Sorry shockem but I don't know anyone with a i9023, which is quite funny because that's the model they sell in Australia but all my friends imported theirs.

shockem said:
The one you quoted in ebay is very cool. I would like to know how it works for i9023.
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I would also know it fits for i9023

Not really a case, but I thought this was kind of cool
http://www.skinit.com/details.php?resourceId=12147

post pics up and your opinion on the case i want to make a purchase but wanna know what you think first

-CMX said:
Just wondering if anyone could recommend an aluminium/metal type case for my i9020. Preferably looking for one in a white/silver/grey colour.
Alternatively, has anyone used this case/do you think it would be good quality?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/13055010...AX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_1545wt_905
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i got impatient and purchased that case anyways i got the black one which one did you get

that one you listed on ebay looks a little cheap-ish... just sayin.g that boxwave one looks ok, but i forsee that hinge/latch thing being a problem. looks like it open kind of easily. anyone else find anything of higher quality anywhere else? ive been looking for hours to no avail.

Hi guys, I received the case last week but I have been swamped with work so I didn't get to post a little review on the case. Sorry about the quality of these pictures the lighting is extremely bad.
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Front view of phone, this photo is the most accurate in regards to the colour of the case, the silicone front is definitely black.
The volume buttons and power button have black silicone over them. Ignore the colouring of this photo, bad lighting.
Back comparison, I purchased the silver one. There is a cut out at the bottom for usb/headphone ports.
View from back with case on. It is a bit of a fingerprint magnet.
TERRIBLE TERRIBLE lighting showing the front view of the case on the phone.
OPINION: After using the case for a week I am very happy with it. Yes, it is a cheap case but to me it was worth the $4.40 Australian I paid. I especially like the cold feeling and the solidity of the case. I didn't have an incident in which I dropped the phone on concrete and I dinted the bottom corner of the case but it is not that bad. Overall I like the case but I will probably be purchasing another one in a few months because it will get pretty scratched from my fingernails and floating around in my handbag etc.
Any other questions about the case? Just ask.

Very nice. where I can buy?

satthienthan1 said:
Very nice. where I can buy?
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Search ebay for 'nexus s metal case' and about 30 different listings should come up, most are for this exact same case.
I bought from this listing.

i-Blason Slim Folio Case Questions

Anyone have this case?
http://www.amazon.com/i-Blason-Sleep-Google-Nexus-Tablet/dp/B008H3OY3Q/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
I'm mostly concerned about the speaker hole. it seems to cover half of the speaker. I'm worried that it'll muffle the sound coming from it. The speaker is not stellar to begin with, so adding anything on its way worries me. Can anyone that owns the case share their experience with this issue.
Thanks in advance...

akarol said:
Anyone have this case?
http://www.amazon.com/i-Blason-Sleep-Google-Nexus-Tablet/dp/B008H3OY3Q/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
I'm mostly concerned about the speaker hole. it seems to cover half of the speaker. I'm worried that it'll muffle the sound coming from it. The speaker is not stellar to begin with, so adding anything on its way worries me. Can anyone that owns the case share their experience with this issue.
Thanks in advance...
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I just got the Orange one and the back is completely different I will post a picture in a second.
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Also I can't try it because I don't have my Nexus 7 right now. I had to exchage it because it came with a scratch on the screen and JR.com put be at the back of the waiting list again for the exchange. I feel that is a poor business practice, and feel that if you get a defective product you should go back to the top of the list for the exchange before you send out new orders, but this is just me venting.

Cel1084 said:
I just got the Orange one and the back is completely different I will post a picture in a second.
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Also I can't try it because I don't have my Nexus 7 right now. I had to exchage it because it came with a scratch on the screen and JR.com put be at the back of the waiting list again for the exchange. I feel that is a poor business practice, and feel that if you get a defective product you should go back to the top of the list for the exchange before you send out new orders, but this is just me venting.
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Wow! Thanks a bunch for the reply. You confirmed a review I read from Amazon that mentioned it had holes for the speakers. I guess it'll be OK. How long did it take to arrive from the day you ordered? I just placed my order today for the blue one. Also, do you like the material quality and build?
Thanks again for your help. More than helpful!

akarol said:
Wow! Thanks a bunch for the reply. You confirmed a review I read from Amazon that mentioned it had holes for the speakers. I guess it'll be OK. How long did it take to arrive from the day you ordered? I just placed my order today for the blue one. Also, do you like the material quality and build?
Thanks again for your help. More than helpful!
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Well I don't think my time span would be relevant to you, I ordered it on the July 19th and just got it today earlier today, but thats because they had Quality control issues and stuff. Which I respect them for actually delaying it for. It shipped on the 6th and I got it on the 8th but it was USPS and I live only one state away from where it shipped from.
As for Build quality, Its said in the description it was faux leather and i'm not sure it is. It feels like a high quality soft leather, it doesn't feel like what I would expect form a orange leathery vinyl. The stitching is nice, Its actually stitched on both sides. The case is stiff and has a bit of flex to it and the inside of the case that covers the screen is padded as well. Overall I quite happy with it. Except the i-Blason Stamp on the front I feel it just cheapens the whole look of it.

its faux leather. just got the blue one in today. its not bad though. I havent tried it extensively though cause I just put my xtremeguardz screen protector on my nexus so i have to wait for that to dry out

Does *MY* perfect case exist?

I've seen this only once for the iPad, I've looked for something similar for various Android tablets with no luck. Here I am with my N7 hoping that such a thing may exist...
I know everyone wants to go slimmer, but for my ideal situation I would really like to find something that is more of a true "padfolio" style case.
Opened up on the inside left a pocket that holds a standard "small" legal pad, in the spine a spot for a pen, on the right a holder for the N7. I saw one for the ipad that held a full sized yellow legal pad at one point in time, but I don't know who made it. Sometimes notes on the N7 is just too slow and would be faster to just jot something down.
So has anyone ran across such a case? My searching has been unsuccessful so far. I don't care about standing it up or anything like that. A magnetic clasp and smart cover would be nice. If I can't find what I'm looking for, I'll probably just get the Blurex ultra-slim now that it is prime eligible.

twiceover said:
I've seen this only once for the iPad, I've looked for something similar for various Android tablets with no luck. Here I am with my N7 hoping that such a thing may exist...
I know everyone wants to go slimmer, but for my ideal situation I would really like to find something that is more of a true "padfolio" style case.
Opened up on the inside left a pocket that holds a standard "small" legal pad, in the spine a spot for a pen, on the right a holder for the N7. I saw one for the ipad that held a full sized yellow legal pad at one point in time, but I don't know who made it. Sometimes notes on the N7 is just too slow and would be faster to just jot something down.
So has anyone ran across such a case? My searching has been unsuccessful so far. I don't care about standing it up or anything like that. A magnetic clasp and smart cover would be nice. If I can't find what I'm looking for, I'll probably just get the Blurex ultra-slim now that it is prime eligible.
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You want something that will most definitely add bulk to the device lol, the direct opposite of what most people want.
The closest thing so far is this
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Folio-PU-Le...?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item3cc921a483
It has a pocket where you can put a small notepad in it if needed. Other than that no dice in my quick searches.

Well a legal pad is about the same thickness as the n7 so it would basically double the thickness. Yeah hat case is about as close as it gets,but I don't like how it holds the device. Sigh. Ohh well. Maybe someone will see this and think it's a good idea.

Not sure how the N7 compares to an iPad, but Booqpads are the type of thing you're looking for?
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Wish the TF201 would fit into these, but alas

Yup that's exactly what I want only for the nexus 7 with a standard small legal pad. I have some ideas though...

kpjimmy said:
You want something that will most definitely add bulk to the device lol, the direct opposite of what most people want.
The closest thing so far is this
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Folio-PU-Le...?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item3cc921a483
It has a pocket where you can put a small notepad in it if needed. Other than that no dice in my quick searches.
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That would work. Put the back cardboard of the notepad in there leaving the pages exposed.
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There was a similar thread where someone found a case very similar to how you want. I'll try and find it out.
http://www.zsxiaozhi.com/Google-Nexus-7-Tablet-with-Notepad-Folio-Case-in-Coffee-Leather_p_368.html
http://www.zsxiaozhi.com/Nexus-Tablet_c_50.html

Sorry to bring this one up again.
I'm looking for exactly the same thing. A case like a booqpad for the iPad or something similar.
Are there, after nearly one year, any news? Does anyone have seen something that could fit or maybe something homemade?
Thanks!

What case style do you think is the best?

Obviously, there are quite a few case styles out there. You have your silicone, your pu leather/real leather, your hard cases, your stands, your folios, your wallets and loads more. It gets a little confusing at times deciding which one is going to be best for your device, so I thought I'd create this little thread to see everyones thoughts and feelings on their favourite styles, and possibly specific cases!
I know stuff like this has been done before, but its a great place for people who haven't really looked at cases before to start. Like I said, it can be confusing!
I'm a bit impartial to some cases, not having tried them all. But, I'd say my preferred cases would have to be folio stands and flip cases, preferably in leather, or really nice pu leather. I'm quite fond of these styles because they give good, overall protection and look quite nice as well. But, obviously with things such as folio stands, they can add quite a bit of bulk, which is a major downside since we're looking at the Galaxy Note II. And, since it's a phone, we want it to be as portable as possible. Given its size, adding bulk onto it must be kept to a minimum, in my opinion.
One case I'd suggest avoiding is actually the official Samsung cover for the Note II, because it offers very little protection at all. Despite looking rather fancy.
I'd suggest something that's thin, yet protective. The flip cases are probably your best bet, especially if you can find one that's able to double as a stand.
I found this tonight, and felt that it was a good copy of Samsung's case for the Note II and really solved the design flaws from the original.
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You can find it here.
Another good one that you can see below adds a bit of bulk compared to the one above, but is really stylish in my opinion. It also doubles as a portrait stand, which to me is a huge advantage!
You can find it here.
I also found what LOOKS (not saying it is) to be a genuine Samsung cover for cheap. That, or an exceptionally brilliant knock off. One thing I did just notice, though.. In one of the pictures, they appear to have torn the NFC chip out of it. So, beware if you go for that. The NFC chip is what makes it so pricey, I think.
Item can be found here.
I know there is a thread already regarding cases and stuff. Can I just note that this is NOT a thread for advertising cases, per say. I intended this to be a discussion for your preferences, and a way to help new comers choose what would be ideal for them. If people post cases that they recommend, then brilliant!
So, let me know what you guys feel!

Neither, sorry

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Neither, sorry
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I didn't mean your opinions on these specific cases. I meant what are your preferences on case's in general. Like, what style do you go for?

Im going for a cheap tpu case..its giving enough protection to all bezel side n back cover. That enough protection for me
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Im going for a cheap tpu case..its giving enough protection to all bezel side n back cover. That enough protection for me
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You can get some really nice TPU designs on Amazon. I found a lot of beautiful ones last night. Although, they were a bit too feminine for a guy to be carrying around. I'm leaning towards one of the cases I presented, but need to email in to the seller to see if it uses magnetic clips.

Cheap Case Review (Lots of pics!)

Hey everyone, I'm back with another review with lots of pictures again. Some of the pictures were taken with my Galaxy Note 2, and even though they are some fantastic pictures, I took out another camera to take pictures with the case on the phone.
To be honest, this is a case that I thought I wouldn't recommend to anyone because it was a cheapo case and it feels CHEAP! I mean, REALLY cheap! But once it's on the phone, it actually feels really good in hand and then it gives it a textured back that will for sure not let you drop it as easily!
Enough of my blabbing.
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You can find this case in a ton of different colors.
The buttons don't feel like they're going to click, but they're actually really clicky once it's on the case. It isn't as good as the original case that I reviewed last week, but for the price, it's good and you can feel the raised buttons.
Port holes are HUGE! I mean, every place there is an opening, this case makes it a lot bigger than it really needs to be! Check these pictures out.
Compare the hole for the speaker, or the pen silo!
And the camera hole
There is a higher lip on the case, so you can put it face down on the table and the screen won't touch the table.
I actually bought this case a week before I got my Note 2, and it just got here a few days ago. Ironic that I ordered it to have a case right away and it is the 4th case I got in the mail. Lol. I like the case, but it honestly doesn't compare to the Original case that I reviewed. It does have some good points and some bad ones. I like the texture, but it has massive port holes. I don't like how it makes my phone look though, but you can judge that for yourself. I'm going to stick to the original case. But it's not bad at all for the price that it is on eBay!
Would I recommend it? Yeah.
Are there better cases? For sure.
Better cases for the price? Probably not.
Hit thanks if this review has helped you or you just like the pics Or if you'd like me to continue reviewing cases I buy .
Thanks for reading

These can be bought for $3.99 each (there might be other listings for lower price than this) from ebay.com
Black Clear
Red
Purple
Blue
White
Clear (I bought this for $2.25 in auction)
Rose Pink
Black (possible alternate link for $2.29)
More from this seller.
P.S.: This looks cool. Might grab it.

http://www.eforchina.com/view/123104/X-Type-TPU-Case-for-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-II---N7100--Blue-.htm

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http://www.eforchina.com/view/123104/X-Type-TPU-Case-for-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-II---N7100--Blue-.htm
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Does 'Add to Cart' button work for you on that site?
Edit: Never mind, it works in Chrome. Doesn't work in Firefox for me. Strange.
This looks like a awesome site if it's genuine.

I actually got mine from eBay:
http://www.ebay.es/itm/200822588381...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 $2.97

srikat said:
Does 'Add to Cart' button work for you on that site?
Edit: Never mind, it works in Chrome. Doesn't work in Firefox for me. Strange.
This looks like a awesome site if it's genuine.
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I've ordered from here before. Shipping takes forever unless you pay for faster shipping but it's legit and I got about 10 cases for my original note from there. They were only 86 cents! One of the best sites I've come across. The only problem I've run into is the pictures don't exactly represent the exact item. Like I ordered a case and the picture showed it transparent but it was really solid blue.