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Targus Vuscape Case

It's made for the Kindle Fire, but it fits the N7 just fine. It doesn't fully close. What I mean is it doesn't clasp the side since the tablet is skinnier then the Kindle Fire. But it does the job until something better comes out. I got it for $15 at Marshall's
Here are some pictures of it:
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It looks exactly like the yoomee case for the kindle, and they say that it also fits perfectly for the nexus 7. That case though is only 5 dollars with free 2 day shipping with Amazon Prime.

That case is branded by several (hundreds?) companies. Good design. I've been using one on a Galaxy tab 10.1 for six months. Good slim protection and holds it well.If anyone is wondering: don't get one of those cases that covers the bezel. You might not like bezel, but you'll hate those cases.

slack04 said:
That case is branded by several (hundreds?) companies. Good design. I've been using one on a Galaxy tab 10.1 for six months. Good slim protection and holds it well.If anyone is wondering: don't get one of those cases that covers the bezel. You might not like bezel, but you'll hate those cases.
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Very first post, new to the Android and tablet scene. I had my heart set on a case that covers the bezel. Can you elaborate on your negative experience with these cases? Your insight may help me consider other types of case/cover. Thank you.

janedoesmith said:
Very first post, new to the Android and tablet scene. I had my heart set on a case that covers the bezel. Can you elaborate on your negative experience with these cases? Your insight may help me consider other types of case/cover. Thank you.
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From my experience, cases that cover the bezel can be really tight. So tight that it effects your ability to use the touch screen and can distort colors due to the pressure.
Clips only for me forever.

janedoesmith said:
Very first post, new to the Android and tablet scene. I had my heart set on a case that covers the bezel. Can you elaborate on your negative experience with these cases? Your insight may help me consider other types of case/cover. Thank you.
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A few issues:
1 - thicker and heavier than other cases
2 - pain in the ass to put the tablet into and remove
3 - covers the edges of the screen from some viewing angles
4 - different light quality on the edges versus the center
5 - (this is the most important) affects your ability to interact with the touchscreen for things on the edges or for certain swipe gestures. With the nexus this will be particularly important because it has a tiny bezel on the sides.

I just ordered one of these, $5.99 and free 2 day shipping with Prime.

Looks nice. Thanks for sharing.

Picked this up last night. Looks and feels nice. Only down side is that I find it hard(er) to hit the power, and vol buttons. The back also does not have holes for the speaker but I can still hear sounds just fine.

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Picked this up last night. Looks and feels nice. Only down side is that I find it hard(er) to hit the power, and vol buttons. The back also does not have holes for the speaker but I can still hear sounds just fine.
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I had no real issues with it and I'm always holding it unfolded so the audio sounds fine to me.
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dude, how did u get your home screen to be landscape mode?
i have rotation enabled but my homescreen does not go landscape..

r0mmel said:
dude, how did u get your home screen to be landscape mode?
i have rotation enabled but my homescreen does not go landscape..
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Looks like nova launcher.

QUOTE=janedoesmith;29056481]Looks like nova launcher.[/QUOTE]
Ah thanks

I am actually picking up this one until more premium cases come out:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008IEGS9W/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&smid=A29LLD0WGS56WE

I purchased the same case in red (I wanted black with black stitching) since it was 4.00 on Amazon with 2day free prime shipping. Mine isn't branded targus, but it is the same case but less than 1/3 the price, and without the white stitching I find so unappealing. It really is a nice case. I planned on buying this to hold me over till better cases come out, but I'm going to stick with it now.
Since this particular case is made for the fire:
No speaker cut outs, but if you have the case set in portrait stand mode, the speakers are exposed. Perfect for me. The clasp does close, you just have to bend the clasp inward. If you look in picture 5 or 6, you can see how far I bent the clasp in. It fits like a glove now.
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r0mmel said:
dude, how did u get your home screen to be landscape mode?
i have rotation enabled but my homescreen does not go landscape..
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You can just set you DPI to 160 in Rom Toolbox to get tablet mode. Thats what I did.

@randpost: Could you please post a link to that red case with Prime shipping? I'd rather have a black case, but this is the first time I hear of a hard case with Prime shipping for the Nexus 7!
Thanks

Here is the link. Prime shipping has changed and so has the price. Still free shipping though.
Link
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randpost said:
Here is the link. Prime shipping has changed and so has the price. Still free shipping though.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
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Sucks to hear that Prime is gone. The link is missing by the way.

Zoide_ said:
Sucks to hear that Prime is gone. The link is missing by the way.
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link is there. sorry. forgot the most important thing.
They have one actually made for the nexus for 2 dollars more, with free shipping.
link

randpost said:
link is there. sorry. forgot the most important thing.
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Thanks. I see that it's a case for the Kindle Fire, though. I suppose it doesn't have the magnet for the smart wake/sleep function?

i-Blason Case (PICS)

I got my i-Blason case in today. It is a little different then the one one the youtube video. This one is also smart case that will put the Nexus to sleep when closed. Case fits great. Every port and sensor is exposed including the mic.
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Looks good, thanks for sharing.
How's the overall quality? How much does it get in the way with The bevel covered?
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The speaker isn't covered either right? Could you also post a link? I know, I'm being lazy lol
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I almost ordered this case in red, good thing I didn't though because I dont like the white stitching and it wasn't in the pics in the ad

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The speaker isn't covered either right? Could you also post a link? I know, I'm being lazy lol
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
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http://www.amazon.com/i-BLASON-Deta...iewpoints=1&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending
thanks for the pictures. it looks much better than I expected

Screen is completely exposed. I'm finding its much easier to type and play games with the added bulk. The speaker is not covered and sounds as loud as it always has. I like the white stitching and plan on getting a friend to cut some white vinyl stickers for it.
Sent from my Nexus 7

Thank you for these pictures. Forgive me though, is this actually a 2 piece case?
It appears to me that the folding piece is actually separate from the actual case that hold the tab?
Slightly confused, but this does look like a winner.

Thanks for sharing but that makes the Nexus look so much thicker

woshiweili said:
Thanks for sharing but that makes the Nexus look so much thicker
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I agree with this. If you look at the second pic, its seems as thick as there nexus tabs stacked on top of each other.
Although this does seem nicer than most.

It is 2 piece which allows for landscape or portrait standing. Its thick but not too thick, it just adds protection and makes it easier to hold.
Sent from my Nexus 7

Looks nice but any case that covers the bezel is a deal breaker for me. The white stitching is a nice looking!

haas599 said:
It is 2 piece which allows for landscape or portrait standing. Its thick but not too thick, it just adds protection and makes it easier to hold.
Sent from my Nexus 7
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How is it with gaming? Does the casing get in the way? Thanks.

What's the YouTube video you're referring to?
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using Tapatalk 2

hmmm
after looking at many cases here in the accessory section from different users, I decided to go with this one. thanks for sharing with us. I get mine tomorrow. I like the portrait and landscape positions, and that it doesn't cover any of the ports, especially the speakers. What are your opinions now? Do you regret your purchase? Are you still liking it very much? any more pros or cons after using for a bit? Thanks again!

Sephiroth_Darko said:
How is it with gaming? Does the casing get in the way? Thanks.
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The only thing it has ever gotten in my way when doing is moving widgets between home screens. Sometimes my finger hits the case before triggering the blue line to jump to the next homescreen. I dont have this issue with drawing apps or games, only when moving icons or widgets. I just have to roll my finger or move my finger up and down the side to get it to work.
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What's the YouTube video you're referring to?
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sorry, this post is a copy-n-paste from another thread. It was about an i-blason case for the 7 that was one piece and had a holder for a stylus.
Doukeyakusha said:
after looking at many cases here in the accessory section from different users, I decided to go with this one. thanks for sharing with us. I get mine tomorrow. I like the portrait and landscape positions, and that it doesn't cover any of the ports, especially the speakers. What are your opinions now? Do you regret your purchase? Are you still liking it very much? any more pros or cons after using for a bit? Thanks again!
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No regrets. I noticed a stitch around the screen is a little frayed but that is all. The hinge seems like will last a long time. You do have to train the hinge to set flat when you are in kickstand mode but mine does it naturally now. With nova launcher installed and almost all my apps have a landscape mode, I dont rest it in portrait mode much but at some point I will need to and I will be glad I can.
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I got the red case and I like it so much I just bought the black one. I really hate things that bulk up my devices but there has to be a compromise sometimes on protection and bulk. This case has protection with minimal bulk. I can of course put the tab in portrait or landscape. If I really wanted to I could just take it out of the case easy. I have front and back protection on it from Xtreme guard. Loving this case! Oh yea magnet works great too for waking and putting to sleep. PeAcE

I just brought the same case but it doesnt rotate and it comes with a stylus and a stylus holder built into the case. Overall its great build quality and works perfectly. Im not too happy with the stylus but hey it came free lol

Not feeling it myself, but thanks for taking the time to make this post with the photos to help me decide.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008MYWZMM/ref=ox_ya_os_product
is this the same one?

Got mine today....not really liking it that much. The cut of the inner sleeve leaves the tablet crooked unless you REALLY force it in there and stretch the leather, also on mine the holes for the mic and speaker don't line up exactly as they should. They aren't FAR off but they aren't spot on either. I also thought I wouldn't mind that the inner sleeve is only attached to the outer case by velcro...but I do. It just doesn't leave me with a "it's definitely secure and won't fall out" type of feeling. I do like the auto on/off feature though, works exactly as advertised! Fast shipping too!

$8.72 leather smart cover case

really itching to click the Buy Now button on this thing. thoughts? concern?
nice colour selection too...
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/221095819899...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_3125wt_1143
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It's cheap enough... Go for it!
I'm on case overload with this thing and have two similar cases coming next week....
Aside from the TPU covers I purchased the week before.
And the Android felt zipper cases the week before that......

Itchiee said:
It's cheap enough... Go for it!
I'm on case overload with this thing and have two similar cases coming next week....
Aside from the TPU covers I purchased the week before.
And the Android felt zipper cases the week before that......
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SOLD!
LOL ok, no, wait. i got a bid on another case that ends in 12hr. if i lose that one then ill pick this one up.
can't seem to decide if i want Maroon or Dark Red..... hmmm......

Not a fan of the flap for it. The magnets should be enough to hold it in place.

goofball2k said:
Not a fan of the flap for it. The magnets should be enough to hold it in place.
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im partial with the magnetic flap too. but it kinda grows on me...

goofball2k said:
Not a fan of the flap for it. The magnets should be enough to hold it in place.
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Yeah, completely agree with you. The flap just looks cheap and flimsy.

goofball2k said:
Not a fan of the flap for it. The magnets should be enough to hold it in place.
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The N7 magnets aren't even close to being strong enough to be able to hold a case that has a hinge on the left closed. The problem is, there is only one set of magnets with the N7, and they are on the left, where most hinges are. That leaves about 4" of flap left. That's a lot of torque for such a small magnet. They had to add their own, probably stronger magnets, which is why there is a flap.
It might be able to hold shut a case with a hinge on the right.

I just ordered one (yellow) so we shall see! I'll take some photos and provide a brief review once it arrives.

No pictures of what it looks like on the inside.... Does it cover the bezel?

E_man5112 said:
The N7 magnets aren't even close to being strong enough to be able to hold a case that has a hinge on the left closed. The problem is, there is only one set of magnets with the N7, and they are on the left, where most hinges are. That leaves about 4" of flap left. That's a lot of torque for such a small magnet. They had to add their own, probably stronger magnets, which is why there is a flap.
It might be able to hold shut a case with a hinge on the right.
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Are you thinking of holding it by the front cover only and that it would stay closed? I simply meant that magnets should be able to hold it closed without needing a latch-style magnet.
I have the CaseCrown Bold, I realize that the magnets would not hold it closed if I only held it by the front cover. I personally would never hold it just by the front cover regardless, I carry it like I carry a book, with the spine in the palm of my hand.

Doesn't mention anything regarding SmartCover functionality so my guess is that this case doesn't support it.

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Doesn't mention anything regarding SmartCover functionality so my guess is that this case doesn't support it.
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....look at product title. Says "smart cover"
I purchased one, will update when it arrives. The seller has a 60 day money back guarantee.

I saw this exact auction today as well!!!
The case look slim and nice and doesn't have a lot of bulk.
if you look at the seller feedback history you'll see that everyone who has purchased the same case has nothing but great things to say about it.
I think for under 10 dollars shipped it's a no brainer. Ordering 1 now.
Hmmm..... which color.....
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Xparent SkyBlue Tapatalk 2

Looking forward to hearing your guys reviews and photos before I pull the trigger to buy.

NotablyNice said:
....look at product title. Says "smart cover"
I purchased one, will update when it arrives. The seller has a 60 day money back guarantee.
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That doesn't necessarily mean it has the auto sleep/wake feature. Remember the official Asus case for the Nexus 7 was also branded as a "smart case".
Add to this, there is no mention of the feature in the product description either.

esskayy said:
That doesn't necessarily mean it has the auto sleep/wake feature. Remember the official Asus case for the Nexus 7 was also branded as a "smart case".
Add to this, there is no mention of the feature in the product description either.
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Are you slow or something? https://play.google.com/store/devic...GwsMSwyLDExMSwiZGV2aWNlLW5leHVzXzdfY292ZXIiXQ..
Nowhere does it state SMART cover... Only cover. Troll again....
Edit: I contacted the seller to find out so you'll be the first to know... But if you decide to not be lazy and look at the pictures you can clearly see the circular magnet in the bottom corner of opened case. So I'll bet you $8.72 it's there.

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Are you slow or something? https://play.google.com/store/devic...GwsMSwyLDExMSwiZGV2aWNlLW5leHVzXzdfY292ZXIiXQ..
Nowhere does it state SMART cover... Only cover. Troll again....
Edit: I contacted the seller to find out so you'll be the first to know... But if you decide to not be lazy and look at the pictures you can clearly see the circular magnet in the bottom corner of opened case. So I'll bet you $8.72 it's there.
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Wow...nice attitude you got there mate.
And FYI, the Asus website DOES state it as being a "smart cover". http://usa.asus.com/News/82X3sMt2tbBLf6xN/
Scroll down and read if you are able to.

esskayy said:
Wow...nice attitude you got there mate.
And FYI, the Asus website DOES state it as being a "smart cover". http://usa.asus.com/News/82X3sMt2tbBLf6xN/
Scroll down and read if you are able to.
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Only if you look at the blatant circular magnet on this case...
Omfg... A product page or a news article from June. Which one is accurate? Derp
A Google search yields nil on the Asus cover being smart http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&redir_esc=&client=tablet-android-google&source=android-browser-type&v=141299849&qsubts=1344589715665&q=asus+nexus+7+smart+cover

NotablyNice said:
Only if you look at the blatant circular magnet on this case...
Omfg... A product pages or a news article from June. Derp
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You clearly have some social problems. Picking a fight over a case, how weak.
Ignored.

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You clearly have some social problems. Picking a fight over a case, how weak.
Ignored.
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Because I decided to do the research and contact the seller instead of spout off misinformation? I can't stand lazy people

E-Cell Luxury Protective Leather Case [Review]

So I've just received the case today and here is my mini review. I apologise for the blurry photo's lol
First I will point out that I'm not sure whether it is real leather or not, it smells similar but is quite faint - I'd say that is isn't real. Either way I'm not fussed as it was £8.95 and it still looks and feels nice.
Some pictures of how it came and what it looks like without the Nexus 7 in.
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It was very easy to get the Nexus 7 into the case, first I put the right side into the case and gently pushed on the left and it popped straight in. defiantly feels secure.
It fits really well and the front flap will protect the screen from any hard objects,
As you can see all the ports are exposed, even the microphones have cut outs.
You can see the speaker has a cut out, I haven't noticed any difference in volume.
If you try to fold the flap behind the device you end up with this, which could be good for typing on the keyboard in landscape. Although if you place pressure on it you can hold it fine in portrait mode.
The case is very stable in the 'stand' mode and you can angle it to how you want.
Overall I am very happy with the case and I feel that it will defiantly protect the Nexus 7 so I won't really have to worry as much as it being 'naked'.
It also features the magnet sleep sensor function!
Looks: 8/10
Protection: 7/10
Build Quality: 7/10
Price: 8/10
Where to buy: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:GB:1123#ht_2307wt_1139
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It looks pretty nice and it's what I was after as I don't really want a bulky case that covers the whole device, I've also purchased gloss and matte screen protectors.
Does anyone here have this already? or has ordered one too?
I'll update this with a review once I get it.

Waiting your review
And...price??

Chapi said:
Waiting your review
And...price??
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It was £8.95 with free 1st class postage. Should get it on Wednesday

Chapi said:
Waiting your review
And...price??
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLACK-LUX...ios&hash=item2c683fdcbc&_uhb=1#ht_2310wt_1139
"Made of high quality leather..."
I wonder if it's real leather?

Aleemz said:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLACK-LUX...ios&hash=item2c683fdcbc&_uhb=1#ht_2310wt_1139
"Made of high quality leather..."
I wonder if it's real leather?
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Hmm, how would I tell for sure whether it is real or not? Other than smelling it lol

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Hmm, how would I tell for sure whether it is real or not? Other than smelling it lol
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From the feel of the material I guess, and......from the smell!

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From the feel of the material I guess, and......from the smell!
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Fair enough, I'll let you know when it gets here

At £8.95 it's not likely to be real leather but you might be lucky
That said the auction details are pretty specific about saying it is so...

Troute said:
At £8.95 it's not likely to be real leather but you might be lucky
That said the auction details are pretty specific about saying it is so...
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I suppose but it does say,
Made of premium leather
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I'll update this thread when I get it, should be here tomorrow

I couldn't see it, but does it feature a smart cover? AKA magnets? Look nice though.

kpjimmy said:
I couldn't see it, but does it feature a smart cover? AKA magnets? Look nice though.
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I don't think it does but you could probably add it yourself.

Bump, review is up on the first page. :good:

thanks very much for the review. It looks like the case I have been waiting for but looks like it does not have the wake/sleep function so I will still wait a bit longer.

nm8 said:
thanks very much for the review. It looks like the case I have been waiting for but looks like it does not have the wake/sleep function so I will still wait a bit longer.
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No problem, glad to help.
I don't think it does unfortunately but my device is charging atm so I haven't even tried. Tbh I think with a small enough magnet you could fit on yourself.
Or you can use the Proximity Sensor sleep applications.

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So I've just received the case today and here is my mini review. I apologise for the blurry photo's lol
First I will point out that I'm not sure whether it is real leather or not, it smells similar but is quite faint - I'd say that is isn't real. Either way I'm not fussed as it was £8.95 and it still looks and feels nice.
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Thx for the rewiew & photos this case looks really great!

Good quicky review Looks decent!

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Good quicky review Looks decent!
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Thank you! It's a very nice case!
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I couldn't see it, but does it feature a smart cover? AKA magnets? Look nice though.
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I can confirm that it does indeed have the magnet sleep function! I have just been able to test it as my Nexus 7 was charging.
It does not turn the tablet off when you flip the front cover around to the back either!
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thanks very much for the review. It looks like the case I have been waiting for but looks like it does not have the wake/sleep function so I will still wait a bit longer.
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As I said above, this does have the sleep function!

spooke said:
Thank you! It's a very nice case!
I can confirm that it does indeed have the magnet sleep function! I have just been able to test it as my Nexus 7 was charging.
It does not turn the tablet off when you flip the front cover around to the back either!
As I said above, this does have the sleep function!
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Thank you so much for updating, another question though, it looks like it does not have any ridge on the flap to stop the case from slipping when using it as stand just like this one:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLACK-LEA...K_iPad_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item2ec1b902a8
Can you please confirm that it does not slip when you put the tablet in landscape orientation... cheers bud

nm8 said:
Thank you so much for updating, another question though, it looks like it does not have any ridge on the flap to stop the case from slipping when using it as stand just like this one:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLACK-LEA...K_iPad_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item2ec1b902a8
Can you please confirm that it does not slip when you put the tablet in landscape orientation... cheers bud
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Yeah it doesn't have a ridge, it depends how you place the tablet. If you are using it on a flat surface and you are not moving the tablet then it will stay in place. However if you start moving around the tablet will slowly start to slide until it comes off the front flap and stops.
It can stay in place well if you don't move around much if you are resting it on your legs though.

thanks, i ordered the brown one anyway

Has anyone tried this specific "smart cover" case?

I looked around for smart covers on ebay and found the cover below. It doesn't fold around like this case does and in general looks more stable judging by the pictures (they could be wrong though).
Have any of you tried it? I have not found a review of it yet but I figured it might be worth asking.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Smart...ase-Cover-Google-nexus-7-Tablet-/280999623067
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Good question. I've been thinking about getting this case too. Anyone actually got it?

Looks cool, but it would have to be much more stable than it looks to me.
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chacalau said:
Good question. I've been thinking about getting this case too. Anyone actually got it?
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Yes I have this case, I tell you its a beautiful case to hold and look at. There are other colour variants available which I got the red one.
Its very sleek, doesn't add much weight or bulk to the device.
The sleep functions works brilliantly, and doesn't lock the device when you fold it over to hold like a book, which some do.
ONE DOWNSIDE!!!! - The stand is very hard to figure out (i have not yet figured how to fold it to make it stand up haha !)
Hope this helps answer your questions.
And I genuinly recommend this case as its ace ! (that rhymes weee)

Wilks3y said:
Yes I have this case, I tell you its a beautiful case to hold and look at. There are other colour variants available which I got the red one.
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Have you got a link for any of the other colours? The ones I see in multiple colours are the ones with the wrap-around magnetic closure in the back (which I have, I'd like to have one that just lies over the screen for use at home).

formicae said:
Have you got a link for any of the other colours? The ones I see in multiple colours are the ones with the wrap-around magnetic closure in the back (which I have, I'd like to have one that just lies over the screen for use at home).
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You're right mate, asif
Yeah the coloured variants have a lip that does go round the back, but its not noticeable and surely you want this to keep it nicely closed and secure?

Wilks3y said:
Yeah the coloured variants have a lip that does go round the back, but its not noticeable and surely you want this to keep it nicely closed and secure?
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I think it's noticeable, especially when I have that extra flap to fold back over when I'm using the N7 in my hand.
I want to keep it closed and secure, sure, when it's in a bag or something. But my N7 spends most of its time on my coffee table or bar; I'd love to have a slim case with just a flap over the screen to keep the dust out. That doesn't cost $30+ like the Poetics or Portenzos of the world.

Wilks3y said:
Yes I have this case, I tell you its a beautiful case to hold and look at. There are other colour variants available which I got the red one.
Its very sleek, doesn't add much weight or bulk to the device.
The sleep functions works brilliantly, and doesn't lock the device when you fold it over to hold like a book, which some do.
ONE DOWNSIDE!!!! - The stand is very hard to figure out (i have not yet figured how to fold it to make it stand up haha !)
Hope this helps answer your questions.
And I genuinly recommend this case as its ace ! (that rhymes weee)
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So do you have this exact case or not? I've seen the other ones and I'm not interested in them after reading the reviews. That's why I started a new thread about this one. If you do have this one, some pictures would be great.

I went and ordered one of these, but likely won't have it for a couple of weeks since it's coming from China. Will post my impressions when it arrives.

formicae said:
I went and ordered one of these, but likely won't have it for a couple of weeks since it's coming from China. Will post my impressions when it arrives.
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there's a video review from youtube titled "Nexus 7 - Cheap eBay "Smart Cover" Review"

brickedman said:
there's a video review from youtube titled "Nexus 7 - Cheap eBay "Smart Cover" Review"
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That's a different case, with the wrap-around flap on the right side. I already have that one.

look, heres the deal, that case may look pretty but any case like that wont stay closed. for it to be closed, there would have to be magnets along the edges like the portfolio. any case maker that says the case will stay closed without magnets on the border is lying.

I own one and its awesome. Buy it.
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I have got 1, build quality feels nice and it doesn't add much bulk to the device and also looks pretty sweet.
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I have to admit, I never really liked these cases... but after seeing that YouTube review online, I'm curious enough to give it a shot.
I'm absolutely in love with this Speck case, but I do have a minor concern with it. I use my Nexus 7 frequently, very frequently, and not only that but I use it for work. I'm continually walking up and down the hall at work going from one problem to another, using my N7 along the way. As a result, I'm concerned I may wear out the clip on the Speck case quite a bit. This only became a thought when I realized the clipping mechanism is significantly easier now than it was when I bought it. Broken in? Maybe. Will it get even softer? Very possible. This case ensures that won't happen since the magnets of course don't have physical contact to wear like that. While the higher stand up position seems a bit easy to topple over, the other one with the N7 (one I'd likely prefer anyway) looks a bit better in terms of stability.
At any rate, ah, I bought one just now - we'll see what happens when it gets here.
Edit - for what it's worth the one I ordered did indeed have the magnetic flap that goes around back to ensure it stays shut. I'm not sure I'd consider one without...

Case arrived today, so far I like it, the cover lies flatter than the eBay case with the extra flap, and it feels slimmer. Only downside so far is that it sometimes puts the tablet to sleep when I fold it back. We'll see if it gets better over time. I'll try to take pictures when I have a chance.

formicae said:
Case arrived today, so far I like it, the cover lies flatter than the eBay case with the extra flap, and it feels slimmer. Only downside so far is that it sometimes puts the tablet to sleep when I fold it back. We'll see if it gets better over time. I'll try to take pictures when I have a chance.
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maybe slip something to block the magnet on the back? not sure what can maybe help on that front, but maybe a little thickness might be enough.
Side note, anyone have this and the poetic slimline case? I got the first case they had for my uncle, but it's a bit difficult for him to open. I'd get him a portenzo like mine, but it might actually add more bulk than I'd want for him.