Is there a flip case, like the one that you can get for the S4 with the clear plastic panel so you can see the top screen without opening it (I think its called S-View) available for the Note 2 in the UK?
Many thanks.
Go to ebay, type "s-view case note 2" and you get a ton of choices, starting from $4.70
I did try a similar search - honest :silly: , but your search worked better, thank you.
Sorry for the noob question but how exactly do they work?Is there any app to acompany them since the phone doesn't support this functions?
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Sorry for the noob question but how exactly do they work?Is there any app to acompany them since the phone doesn't support this functions?
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I also wonder
I was wondering about this too and wanted to see if it would do as I would like, the picture attached shows the case on the Note 2 - although I have the leaked stock 4.3 ROM on it, with a plugin for the notification icons on the right of the top panel.
The bottom panel is for accepting or rejecting calls without opening although I could do with out this really, but nothing available without it.
Time will tell if I keep this or not.
Link to image - http://sdrv.ms/1h8CbhU
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I was wondering about this too and wanted to see if it would do as I would like, the picture attached shows the case on the Note 2 - although I have the leaked stock 4.3 ROM on it, with a plugin for the notification icons on the right of the top panel.
The bottom panel is for accepting or rejecting calls without opening although I could do with out this really, but nothing available without it.
Time will tell if I keep this or not.
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wait a sec, you got your note II to use s-view notifications? is this a 3rd party app? the note II doesn't work with the offical s-view cases like the S4 and the Galaxy Mega, because it doesn't have the magnets that activate the phone into s-view mode.
No, its not using s-view at all, it's just showing the lock screen through the clear plastic panels - if the display is showing the launcher desktop then it doesn't looks right at all.
Well there's this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Goospery-Ea...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item33855e4834
without the slide to answer phone call. Just go to accessibility and check Home button to answer call. I used UCCW to make a notification for phone/text/gmail to show in the display.
Thought I'd add to the discussion...
I bought 2 different "S-View" cases for my Note 2, and have been using one of them for the last month. The time and notifications at the top of the screen fit perfectly in the clear panel. When someone calls me, the information also fits perfectly into the window... I don't have to open the cover at all.
These are the cases I bought:
http://www.amazon.com/Arbalest-Cover-Samsung-Galaxy-GT-N7100/dp/B00F3TVSQS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383681294&sr=8-1&keywords=note+2+arbalest
http://www.amazon.com/Goospery-Cover-Samsung-Galaxy-Mercury/dp/B00EUSQ4IK/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1383681364&sr=8-9&keywords=note+2+goospery
Build quality on both cases is good, although the cutouts could be a smidgeon "cleaner". The Arbalest is the one I've been using the most. It covers the full sides and back of the phone, and has a sturdy cover that doesn't wiggle around that much. There's also an indentation on the inner cover where the physical home button would contact so that you don't inadvertently turn on the display. Unlike most of the other S-View folio cases, the cover is also designed so as to allow you to use the case as a stand (like a typical tablet cover) that makes media viewing much more convenient.
The Goospery one is similar in build and quality. It's a more minimal design, and covers the long sides of the phone. There is a slight recess on the cover where the physical home button makes contact. Contrary to the Arbalest case, it's meant to allow you to actually press the home button while the cover is closed so that you can answer calls or check the time through the clear panel. The cover wiggles a bit more on this case which I find a little annoying. It's odd because the cover is attached all the way up to its pivot point like the OEM Note II flip cover. Hence, it can't be used as a stand.
I first started using a Casemate Pop!, Seidio Surface, and Seidio Active. All of them had kickstands. The Seidio kickstands sucked, and the Pop! was a little bulky. I switched to the the OEM Protective Cover + and loved it's minimal design... but got 2 tiny micro scratches on my screen. I'm not a fan of screen protectors because I personally feel they look worn after a few months, and they detract from the display itself. I also missed having the convenience of being able to watch something without trying to prop it up on other objects. I liked the idea of the OEM flip cover, but didn't like the fact that there was no additional protection on the phone, as well as the need to always open the cover to do anything. My ideal case would be an OEM Samsung Protective Cover + S-View.
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My ideal case would be an OEM Samsung Protective Cover + S-View.
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Thanks for the nice reviews and suggestions. The below link is what I did with the original OEM flip cover and OEM bumper and found it to be a very nice solution. I'm not sure but you may find it to be somewhat crude but I find it looks and works well
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34909309
edit: see post #15
edit2: I just realized for this to work that it has to be a battery cover replacement with s view. So now my search for that begins
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Thanks for the nice reviews and suggestions. The below link is what I did with the original OEM flip cover and OEM bumper and found it to be a very nice solution. I'm not sure but you may find it to be somewhat crude but I find it looks and works well
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34909309
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edit2: I just realized for this to work that it has to be a battery cover replacement with s view. So now my search for that begins
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Thanks - I actually remember reading your post last year when I first got my phone. I was going to attempt it myself, but unfortunately never got around to it. The thing that I'm really getting used to having again is a way to position the phone in landscape mode. Although I think Seidio makes a fairly good case, my opinion on their kickstands hasn't changed. However, I did see this new design they made for the Note 3:
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-note-3-ledger-flip-view-dark-gray-p/csf2ssgt3k-dg.htm
I have to revise my "ideal case" to an OEM Protective Cover + with S-View and a Kickstand (or other method of putting into landscape). I would seriously pay some decent coin for that! No bulk, protection for the screen, a way to see who's calling without opening the cover, and a way to watch media conveniently. Everything's always a compromise, eh?
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Thanks - I actually remember reading your post last year when I first got my phone. I was going to attempt it myself, but unfortunately never got around to it. The thing that I'm really getting used to having again is a way to position the phone in landscape mode. Although I think Seidio makes a fairly good case, my opinion on their kickstands hasn't changed. However, I did see this new design they made for the Note 3:
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-note-3-ledger-flip-view-dark-gray-p/csf2ssgt3k-dg.htm
I have to revise my "ideal case" to an OEM Protective Cover + with S-View and a Kickstand (or other method of putting into landscape). I would seriously pay some decent coin for that! No bulk, protection for the screen, a way to see who's calling without opening the cover, and a way to watch media conveniently. Everything's always a compromise, eh?
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It wasn't me who came up with the idea. As much as I would like to take credit for it I can't as I am not that creative. In fact, I didn't do it myself. I showed it to a friend and had him do it for me
So far I have only seen the battery replacement cover with an additional window on the bottom in order to answer the phone. I don't particularly like the look of it. I am looking for one that you can answer the phone by the Home button like on the Goosperry. I also hope that it will fit my existing bumper case
So far this is the only one that I found that is close to what I am looking for.
http://koreahallyu.asia/all-products/galaxy-note-2-luxa-lucir-incredible-view-cover/
I say close because it says that it replaces the battery cover (no nfc but I don't really use that anyway) but looking at the pictures it seems more like a case. Also I'm not sure if i wanted to spend this much ($30) on an unknown item. I would appreciate any thoughts on this case, thanks:good:
edit: found this one with a bumper on the same site http://koreahallyu.asia/all-products/galaxy-note-2-french-bumper-ultra-protective-view-cover/. The problem is that it gives the same generic description as the other one (in regards to material and how it doesn't add bulk).how can a bumper be the same as a battery cover? It's also the same price.
Edit2: I found another case on the same site with the same description for five dollars less
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So far this is the only one that I found that is close to what I am looking for.
http://koreahallyu.asia/all-products/galaxy-note-2-luxa-lucir-incredible-view-cover/
I say close because it says that it replaces the battery cover (no nfc but I don't really use that anyway) but looking at the pictures it seems more like a case. Also I'm not sure if i wanted to spend this much ($30) on an unknown item. I would appreciate any thoughts on this case, thanks:good:
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That looks like the exact same design as the Goospery one I got from Amazon, sans the "Galaxy Note II" graphics. It's even got the indentation to press the home button. It definitely doesn't look like a battery replacement... you can see a cutout for the power button that seems rather pronounced.
I'm still really liking the Arbalest case. I particularly like that there's no branding on the outside of it whatsoever... I just wish it had the slimmer profile of the OEM Protective Cover +.
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Gman... check this out:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x138fmg_samsung-galaxy-note-2-n7100-battery-replacement-case-cover_school
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That looks like the exact same design as the Goospery one I got from Amazon, sans the "Galaxy Note II" graphics. It's even got the indentation to press the home button. It definitely doesn't look like a battery replacement... you can see a cutout for the power button that seems rather pronounced.
I'm still really liking the Arbalest case. I particularly like that there's no branding on the outside of it whatsoever... I just wish it had the slimmer profile of the OEM Protective Cover +.
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Gman... check this out:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x138fmg_samsung-galaxy-note-2-n7100-battery-replacement-case-cover_school
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Cool, thanks. My only question is can I answer the phone via the home button like on the Goosperry?
See this video with the s-view app working with the s-view cover. In my N2 works great.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CH-Ce8E-UoU&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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See this video with the s-view app working with the s-view cover. In my N2 works great.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CH-Ce8E-UoU&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Are you saying the app works great? Or are you saying the S4 S View cover works great on a Note 2? Or both?
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Are you saying the app works great? Or are you saying the S4 S View cover works great on a Note 2? Or both?
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The application and s-view case, both worked excellently on my note*2.
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How useful is this?
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Video Review
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Follow Up Video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd-sJOMwj8E
Pros:
Very cool, elegant design, and great idea. You'll want to show it off to your friends.
It eliminates wobble problem.
You can talk with the case on.
Volume still controllable through flap.
Adds very little thickness and width.
Very good materials.
Back feels more sturdy.
Issues:
Makes notification light useless when it is closed.
Expensive, at least for the moment.
White case may be more prone to staining.
Other:
I wish the flap, although it sits flush, had some kind of magnetic attachment.
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Other:
I wish the flap, although it sits flush, had some kind of magnetic attachment.
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A magnetic closure will screw up the pen functionality big time.
Do you think that making a small clean hole where the notification led is, it's feasible?
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A magnetic closure will screw up the pen functionality big time.
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why is this so if i may ask.. i have a flip cover with a small magnetic strip at the side. should i still use it?
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why is this so if i may ask.. i have a flip cover with a small magnetic strip at the side. should i still use it?
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Try it and see. Your s-pen won't work within range of the magnetic field.. It's only temporary.
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Try it and see. Your s-pen won't work within range of the magnetic field.. It's only temporary.
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i just tried it. you're right. but will it have negative effect in the long run? also i'm afraid the small piece of metal that attaches to the magnet might damage my screen. not a good buy i guess.. got it for around $15.
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Do you think that making a small clean hole where the notification led is, it's feasible?
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I was thinking the same thing this morning. I think if you know materials, have precision and sharp drill bits you can do a clean job. but I am too committed to the love of OEM and unmodified factory design, I don't think I have the heart do it. Also, the whole point is to remove any opening to the glass from dust particles. having a hole there just works against that goal.
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Also, the whole point is to remove any opening to the glass from dust particles. having a hole there just works against that goal.
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Unless you cover the hole with transparent film, tape etc...
If you check the reviews here on XDA for the Note 1 version, a couple of us had problems with the flap leather/skin coming off of the support cardboard material after a couple of months. It's really nice and elegant, but the lose skin starts getting in the way. Just something to list in the cons section.
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If you check the reviews here on XDA for the Note 1 version, a couple of us had problems with the flap leather/skin coming off of the support cardboard material after a couple of months. It's really nice and elegant, but the lose skin starts getting in the way. Just something to list in the cons section.
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Yes. Potential peeling of outside cover on OEM case is a worry. I agree that this was a major flaw of original case. Ps. I think it was way more than a couple of people complaining about it. Lots of bad reviews on several sites. Hope Samsung have learned. From a distance though ...this case looks to be of better quality.
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I dunno, I had one on my S3 both a blue and white. Forget the white, the edge peeled and got really dirty in a day. The same happened to the blue but didn't look so bad, but the edge still peeled and the hinge eventually cracked within a couple of weeks.
Am wondering if the front of the cover is waterproof??
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perfect for a day to a week use ugly after a month... side peels which sucks big TIME
Any other case of this style you guys would recommend?
I now have two back covers (with nfc).. thanks to the flip cover I bought today..
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some reviews from the samsung site about the s3 flip cover say they deteriorate fairly quickly...can you comment on this with regards to the note2 covers?
I have the orange flip cover and now also the black. I bought the black because of a 50% off coupon that I got from Samsung and also because my orange one got incredibly dirty! I'm going to try and clean it today. Not sure how well that will go. I work in a warehouse so my hands get fairly dirty. There are large "finger prints" on the inside of the case from where my hand holds the cover when it is in the open position.
Will let everyone know how cleaning goes today!
Right now, I have a temporary Belkin flip case that has a locking button. I'd ideally like a case with the following:
•No seals (no magnets, no button, just a flip panel)
•Covers the whole phone
•Preferably in white
•PU/Leather would be nice
•Not $5000000 (call in the Ebay links!)
•Functions as a stand
Anyone have any suggestions? I have a case coming out of China right now, but it doesn't work as a stand and it does have a magnet. I'm not too concerned about the magnet issue until I see it for myself, but I just realized how much I use the stand function of my current case.
Thanks guys!
Any opinions on the Incipio LGND?
Here http://dx.com/s/flip+case+Galaxy many options for you to choose from.
Have you looked at this one. t does have the magnetic closure but its not to bad and comes in different colors.
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/momax-the-core-smart-case-for-samsung-galaxy-note-2-black-p37081.htm
Thanks for the link guys, looking at them now.
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Any opinions on the Incipio LGND?
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I currently am using the incipio lgnd and love it. Takes a bit to get used to. It's build quality can't be beat and I feel a lot better with this on my phone when it's in my pocket.
The only time I dislike it is when I am laying in bed and typing. Holding the phone with my pinkies while typing gets cumbersome after a while.
And I have had zero issues with the elastic band. Just a few days to form a new habit of taking it off to open the flip.
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Just purchased and received the Poetic Slimline case for the Nook HD. Here is the link: http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-SLIMLI...804667&sr=8-2&keywords=nook+hd+7"+poetic+case
Currently the case is just $6.95 with free shipping. Current as of 2/13/2013
The case has has a plastic base that clips on over the body of the Nook HD. This helps to make the fit very snug while adding very little to the depth of the device. There are cut outs for the volume rocker, headphone jack and for the power button. The bottom of the case is left mostly open for access to the micro sdcard, proprietary port and the LED light hole. There are also two holes for the speakers on the back.
The plastic case is covered with a faux leather type material. This allows for a relatively tacky area so the device will not slip out of your hand. This material also covers the front of the device protecting the screen of the Nook HD. On the inside of the front cover is a soft velvet like material that is nice and soft preventing scratches on the screen. The front cover can also be tri-folded behind the device to act as a stand for the tablet. This occurs in landscape mode allowing for a decent angle to watch movies or other videos. It does not provide any support in the portrait mode though so it will not help with reading books.
The front cover clicks in to place with the back plastic via magnets. This helps to secure the cover so that it does not flop open. It also provides for a way to turn your Nook HD on and off when opening or closing the case. This is a great feature that will actually bypass the normal lock screen so that when you finish opening the case your device is on and ready to go. However, if you enable the password lock screen then you will still need to unlock and then type in your code.
This case comes with a 3 year warranty from Poetic which is very unusual for cases but is a great feature to have.
One con I found in this device after its arrival was that there were some threads coming out from between the two material types on the front cover of the case. This were easily clipped to make things look better but it does take away from the idea of the case being of top quality. My only other concern is how well the materials will hold up while using the front cover as a stand. If used very frequently it could lead to cracking of the front cover. However, I will only be able to tell that over time and not for the day that I have had the case so far.
So far I am very impressed with the Poetic Slimline case for the Nook HD. I recommend anyone looking for a nice slim case to pick one up.
4.5 out of 5 stars.
Some more pictures in post # 4.
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The case has has a plastic base that clips on over the body of the Nook HD. This helps to make the fit very snug while adding very little to the depth of the device. There are cut outs for the volume rocker, headphone jack and for the power button. The bottom of the case is left mostly open for access to the micro sdcard, proprietary port and the LED light hole. There are also two holes for the speakers on the back.
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Maybe some closer and illustrative photos?
datas0ft said:
Maybe some closer and illustrative photos?
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Yep. Hope to get to them today.
Pictures added. Some in the first post and the rest here.
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Pictures added. Some in the first post and the rest here.
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Looks really good. Thanks for the pics!
I liked the ceiling design and lighting
This looks great. Exactly what i have been looking for on HD+. this is avilable also for HD+ at $8.95.
Poetic likes to throw out introductory prices and then increase it once it gets popular, so i would order now it you want one, even if it is not available for another 1-2 weeks, for the prices may increase by then.
Tarthenal said:
Looks really good. Thanks for the pics!
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It does fit the device well.
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I liked the ceiling design and lighting
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Better that than me in the picture.
Did i forgot mention you?!? I know why ... I just dont like any case on mob/tab and etc devices. Only acceptable are film skins which ones give a sense of the real item.
Questions: I had a Poetic portfolio case, had one dumb thing, pen holder on the back surface. Is there one on this? Also, I like to be able to stand it up in portrait mode for reading, but I think this one only stands in landscape, right?
Thanks
dbh369 said:
Questions: I had a Poetic portfolio case, had one dumb thing, pen holder on the back surface. Is there one on this? Also, I like to be able to stand it up in portrait mode for reading, but I think this one only stands in landscape, right?
Thanks
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There is nothing on the back. So no worries there.
This case is not designed for portrait use. It might stand straight up in portrait but it won't be very stable and there is no way to change the angle.
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There is nothing on the back. So no worries there.
This case is not designed for portrait use. It might stand straight up in portrait but it won't be very stable and there is no way to change the angle.
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Far and away the best commercial case I've had for a tablet flavored device. And half the cost of the nearest competitor in the
'decent case' catetory, and that one was for a 5" Samsung media player.
I get the impression that these are from a maker who also makes iPad cases and uses many of the same materials. The front has three
longitudinal strips of material - but the third is narrower than the first two. I'll compare it to a smart cover tomorrow - my memory is
that that cover has three bands of equal-breadth material on the front
The fit in the rear is good as delivered, but may start to loosen up over time, and doesn't have a cutout to match the grommet
in the corner. I may add a cutout (I have a grommet setter for fabric) and then use a shoelace or similar to fasten down the back
on that side. That could also get me a loop for a stylus, which would be useful to me. The fit across the front is a little too
long and a little too wide, which will annoy me over time or I may get used to it.
The cover activates the wake from sleep in CM10. The device sleeps itself after a minute by default, which is fine with me.
All in all, 8 out of 10.
superflysocal said:
This looks great. Exactly what i have been looking for on HD+. this is avilable also for HD+ at $8.95.
Poetic likes to throw out introductory prices and then increase it once it gets popular, so i would order now it you want one, even if it is not available for another 1-2 weeks, for the prices may increase by then.
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I knew prices would go up. It is now $19 for hd+ and $17 for HD. Those who got in at intro price got themselves a great case (myself included). It is exactly what i have been loking for.
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I knew prices would go up. It is now $19 for hd+ and $17 for HD. Those who got in at intro price got themselves a great case (myself included). It is exactly what i have been loking for.
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Glad I got it when I did then.
As long as you're OK with black, those are still at 8.95.
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As long as you're OK with black, those are still at 8.95.
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i think i got the last 8.95 one as after i ordered, the price jumped to 12.95. maybe it's back down now, haven't checked.
anyway after about a week of use, i like the case for the price but have some minor quibbles. the case is a bit creased/folded on the edges when it shipped, so it doesn't perfectly conform to the shape of the HD+. maybe over time it will smooth out.
the stand notch is not very solid and i've had it slip when i'm moving around, not sure if that's standard for case stands. also the "hand strap" is kind of hard to pull out, but i mostly use it in landscape mode so not a big deal.
like i said not a big deal especially for the price, but not a perfect case.
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the stand notch is not very solid and i've had it slip when i'm moving around, not sure if that's standard for case stands. also the "hand strap" is kind of hard to pull out, but i mostly use it in landscape mode so not a big deal.
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I think we're talking different covers here. I thnk your cover is the "Poetic slimbook", not the "Slimline". Still good to hear you views on it!
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Thanks for the tip. Now $15 for the black HD+ one on Amazon. Still a decent price :cyclops:
Anyone has a hint how to order Poetic to a Europe country other than UK at a low price?
I can order at amazon.co.uk for 20GBP + 6GBP shipping (= 40 USD) which seems a bit high compared to 6 GBP price on UK Ebay (but from where I can't get it shipped to Slovenia).
Hey guys, here's a case I recently ordered which looks quite nice. Nothing fancy, but it looks slim enough to do this tablet justice! If anyone has seen anything else out there, please share!
https://www.krusellcases.com/uk/p_krusell_product.aspx?i=259284
It would be nice if you post a few photos and your opinion once you've received it.
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It would be nice if you post a few photos and your opinion once you've received it.
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Yep, will do!
So my Krusell Malmö Tablet Case just arrived. I have had several cases for various tablets and phones in the past and this is probably one of the better ones I've had. I always have a case for my phone/tablet because I want to keep my devices in the best condition possible but unfortunately, it also covers up their original appearance. Good thing about this case is that when open, it still exposes the majority of the tablet allowing you to show off how thin the tablet is to your friends without having to take the tablet out
The buttons are all exposed as are the ports except for the MicroSD card port (and I guess also the SIM port for the 4G owners), but then again, I doubt you'd need to remove it that often.
The tablet wedges itself tightly into the two corner brackets on the upper and bottom right side of the case (when portrait). The fit is very tight so you won't need to worry about the tablet falling out.
It also allows two different standing modes. You can either fold the cover backwards similar to the iPad cover:
or you can lay the cover flat on the table:
I prefer the second option because it feels a bit more stable and there are many more angle possibilities. You won't need to worry about the tablet sliding because the inside of the cover will provide enough resistance. Speaking of which, the inside of this cover feels really nice and velvety and will help keep your screen in great condition.
It also wakes/locks the tablet when you open and close it. Overall, I am very satisfied with this case. It's pretty much as thin as they come but still very sturdy and solid at the same time. Highly recommended! By the way, the pictures make it look a little grey but I can assure you that the case is as black as the tablet
https://www.krusellcases.com/uk/p_krusell_product.aspx?i=259284
I wonder how this compares to the one from Sony, since they are the same price
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I wonder how this compares to the one from Sony, since they are the same price
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This one is actually about 9 pounds cheaper But yeah, it would be nice to have a comparison. I think they both perform all the same functions (stand angles, magnetic cover) so it would be a close match.
marcolorenzo said:
This one is actually about 9 pounds cheaper But yeah, it would be nice to have a comparison. I think they both perform all the same functions (stand angles, magnetic cover) so it would be a close match.
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Looking at the pictures, so only my assumption which can be wrong, it looks like the Krusell case folds a little bit over the front of the screen where the Sony Office does not seem to do that as much.
PsyMonkey said:
Looking at the pictures, so only my assumption which can be wrong, it looks like the Krusell case folds a little bit over the front of the screen where the Sony Office does not seem to do that as much.
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Do you mean the brackets holding the tablet in place covers up more of the bezel than the Sony Cover? You're probably right about that. The Sony one looks like it's clicked into the four corners whereas the Krusell one is wedged into two corner brackets. It's really minimal though and doesn't cover the screen up at all and I hardly notice it.
EDIT: A friend of mine just bought the official case and it seems that the Krusell one is a tiny bit thinner. The reason for this I think is because the official Sony one basically has an extra inner layer underneath the tablet (which allows it to have 4 corner attachment points compared to Krusell's two). Not sure if I'm making any sense But if you look at my pictures, you'll see that when standing, the bottom of the tablet is resting against nothing whereas the official Sony one is resting against another layer. Wish I took some pictures...we were too busy Shadowgun
I would like to share my experience. I have bought one of the TPU cases sold online currently which almost all share the same build. The case is good but there is a downside to using it; you will not be able to use Air Triggers with it on. The device will not be able to detect your squeeze unless you have the grip of an ironman and of course detect your frame taps. The only case currently that seems suitable to use without any sacrifice is the official one by Asus which is ridiculously expensive and I don't think it's worth its price.
I think the issue here is with the phone frame touch sensitivity and not necessary the cases. Unless the case has a very very thin soft shell or a cut out i doubt any TPU case will make Air Triggers work.
Update(29-11-2018): I ordered another black case similar to the previous one( the Pics shown below) but with a cut out for the ROG logo in the back. To my surprise the case came with a cut out for the Air Triggers too( 2 cut outs in 1 side and another cut out on the other side total 3) which wasn't mentioned in the seller website.
Here is the thing though the cut outs are very small to use comfortablely( you can't use the squeeze function because of the size but you can use the tap function) what you can do to enlarge the cut out; is to cut the sides of the holes to make further touch space if you prefer to do so.
So next time you buy a similar black case make sure to confirm with the seller the existence of the cut outs. Good luck ?
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I would like to share my experience. I have bought one of the TPU cases sold online currently which almost all share the same build. The case is good but there is a downside to using it; you will not be able to use Air Triggers with it on. The device will not be able to detect your squeeze unless you have the grip of an ironman and of course detect your frame taps. The only case currently that seems suitable to use without any sacrifice is the official one by Asus which is ridiculously expensive and I don't think it's worth its price.
I think the issue here is with the phone frame touch sensitivity and not necessary the cases. Unless the case has a very very thin soft shell i doubt any TPU case will make Air Triggers work.
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I thought the same thing and also attaching accessories which is why I unfortunately am waiting for Asus to release their case here in the US.
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I thought the same thing and also attaching accessories which is why I unfortunately am waiting for Asus to release their case here in the US.
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I just received the Asus case and on the website it says it won't interfere with the accessories, however, the instructions say otherwise. The two plastic pieces that go on the ends of the phone have a sticker backing, so once you put this on, you will no longer be able to connect it to anything else. The instructions even say you won't be able to use any of the docks. And to use the aero cooler that came with the phone will require to remove the middle plastic backing which doesn't have very good tabs to begin with. Also, found it impossible to use a very thin metal plate between this case and phone in order to use magnetic holders. So, looks like I am returning mine.
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Rashad83 said:
I would like to share my experience. I have bought one of the TPU cases sold online currently which almost all share the same build. The case is good but there is a downside to using it; you will not be able to use Air Triggers with it on. The device will not be able to detect your squeeze unless you have the grip of an ironman and of course detect your frame taps. The only case currently that seems suitable to use without any sacrifice is the official one by Asus which is ridiculously expensive and I don't think it's worth its price.
I think the issue here is with the phone frame touch sensitivity and not necessary the cases. Unless the case has a very very thin soft shell i doubt any TPU case will make Air Triggers work.
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Would it be possible to cut out the area where the air triggers are at and/or the back to expose the logo?
spoonerweb_com said:
I just received the Asus case and on the website it says it won't interfere with the accessories, however, the instructions say otherwise. The two plastic pieces that go on the ends of the phone have a sticker backing, so once you put this on, you will no longer be able to connect it to anything else. The instructions even say you won't be able to use any of the docks. And to use the aero cooler that came with the phone will require to remove the middle plastic backing which doesn't have very good tabs to begin with. Also, found it impossible to use a very thin metal plate between this case and phone in order to use magnetic holders. So, looks like I am returning mine.
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Would it be possible to cut out the area where the air triggers are at and/or the back to expose the logo?
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There are cases with a cut for the logo so no worries regarding that. About the air triggers you can make cuts for them but that will render the case ugly and not worth it. I think we will need to wait a couple of months until other options are available. I think a good idea for a case would be similar to what Asus did but with better implementation; which I think will be on the way.
Regarding the squeeze function I think it's a bad implementation compared to HTC devices. My previous phone HTC U11+ had a thick TPU case and I was able to squeeze easily to trigger functions but with the ROG I don't think it's even possible or rather as easy.
Currently i think the best alternative to the official case for our device without losing features(Air Triggers working) is this:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/For...lgo_pvid=e4e01e65-a8dc-45a2-b8e3-9ca1e99ce5c6
Rashad83 said:
Currently i think the best alternative to the official case for our device without losing features(Air Triggers working) is this:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/For...lgo_pvid=e4e01e65-a8dc-45a2-b8e3-9ca1e99ce5c6
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I agree, looks good! I found on amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Redluckstar-...detailedview-20&ie=UTF8&qid=1543095427&sr=8-2
New TPU case.
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New TPU case.
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Where did you buy it from and how many days did take to be delivered?
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Where did you buy it from and how many days did take to be delivered?
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I bought it from Taobao, the number of days it takes depends on your location mine took 3 days. You can find similar cases on Amazon too. You can check the links above.
I Just bought this One, 4€ on AliExpress ?
January will soon be over and there is still no fitting case for this phone. These AirTrigger cutouts are too low. They are simply not where they should be. Squeeze doesnt work. The Phone itself is great but the missing community and the utter lack of support from Accessoire manufacturers are significant downsides.
I just bought the transparent TPU case. I will share my final evaluation of it after using it for some time.
One of the good things about this case is you can see the Aura notification light flashing from the side when the phone is faced up. All thanks to the transparency and light reflection. So if the room is dark you will know there is a notification without turning the phone with the back facing up to know there is a notification.
Try the squeeze function. You will notice that the AirTriggers dont work. I have pretty much the same case.
I have the same case and prefer it to all the others I have tried. My air triggers work just fine.
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Try the squeeze function. You will notice that the AirTriggers dont work. I have pretty much the same case.
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Actually air triggers work ok for me you simply need to squeeze near the top edges of the cut outs and you also need to reduce the squeeze pressure to the minimal number. i wouldnt say they are perfect they actually needed to be positioned a little bit higher but in terms of the cut out length I would say it's sufficient.
As @spoonerweb_com stated this is currently the best case out there. I hope we get a transparent case in the future but with thicker skin for protection especially the edges.
Einheit-101 said:
Try the squeeze function. You will notice that the AirTriggers dont work. I have pretty much the same case.
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same on my one too
I have recently received the same case (different brand though) as Rashad83. Air triggers work fine, sensibility is fine and you just need to get used to feel the edge of the case when using the triggers. I have been able to play PUBG with the Air Triggers woking fine.
I have not set up the squeeze function as I have not used it, maybe shall try it later.
Only drawback of this case is that it is not "high" enough on the phone edges, so if you put your phone screen down, the screen will touch the table-whatever it is on, so a screen protector (glass preferably) is recommended.