I recently purchased an "S-pen Holder" off of eBay for use with my Note 10.1 (n8000), and while the pen holder is very very nice, the actual
S-pen is absolute crap compared to the one that comes with the note 10.1. The tip is very hard, and does not have the "gumminess" that allows the pen to lay down that nice real pressure sensitive pen look.
So my question is, did they ever make a less crummy pen for the n7000? Is there one available with has more of that modern Galaxy note feel to it? Or, is there a decent aftermarket pen with the same form factor.
I want to keep this fantastic case, but I will not be able to use this s-pen. The problem is that the case only fits the pen in the shape made for the n700o and i1717.
Here is the link to the S-pen holder:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Pen-Holder-Galaxy-Note/dp/B005ZO9UMA
Can highly recommend this - not an S-Pen holder, but a full S-Pen in its own right, looks like a normal pen:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007V2G59K/
Samsung product code is ETC-S200EBEG
Hello all,
There doesn't seem to be a lot of choice in terms of cases for the Tab S6. All the cases on Amazon have a cut out for the stylus which makes it stick out and they don't cover the sides of the tablet either.
I like the Samsung case but it's too expensive and more importantly for me, does not cover the sides.
Please post your recommendations here...
Thanks in advance
thecrater said:
Hello all,
There doesn't seem to be a lot of choice in terms of cases for the Tab S6. All the cases on Amazon have a cut out for the stylus which makes it stick out and they don't cover the sides of the tablet either.
I like the Samsung case but it's too expensive and more importantly for me, does not cover the sides.
Please post your recommendations here...
Thanks in advance
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I've yet to find a third party case that has a cover system for the pen too
I've gone with the official book cover with a 10.5inch sleeve to put both in when it's in my bag etc. All of the ones on eBay, amazon, aliexpress etc all have a cut out for the pen which you will 100% lose the pen at some point. Following this thread incase someone has found one.
Until I decide on a case with a pen holder—doesn't have to accomodate the pen slot, and I don't have the keyboard—I've just Dremeled the camera lens slot of my S5e case to make it bigger. So, I might just get an S5e case with a pen holder and do the same.
@TiTiB do you know if the S5e cases fit the S6? I would be looking to do the same if it does.
thecrater said:
@TiTiB do you know if the S5e cases fit the S6? I would be looking to do the same if it does.
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Fits perfectly.
I like the official keyboard case
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I preordered the poetic rubberize shell last night, I also like the samsung keyboard case for travel
There are a couple of options on Amazon that cover the pen.. though in a different way.
The main cover comes all the way around and then flips over a couple of inches onto the back to cover the pen cut-out.
They are a keyboard cover but the keyboard can be taken out as it is connected via magnets.
ULTRAMARINE Backlit Keyboard Case Galaxy Tab S6 Case 2019 T860 T865 SM-T860 SM-T865 Custer Leather Bluetooth Keyboard Magnetic Closed Samsung Galaxy S6 10.5 inch 2019 Keyboard Cover Case with Pencil Holder (Blue+Black)
https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07XH2HJ15/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_dYrJDbAWE61EZ
I got the Poetic Rubber case yesterday. It's a much better case than it was for the s4. It fits tight, perfectly edge to edge of the screen and I love the extra retainer for the pen. This case works great in DEX mode or if you are not using the hidden nav options. You can easily hold the tab by the edge of the case in both portrait and landscape. The only issue with the case is that it makes edge swiping a little difficult. It does add a little weight, but holding in one hand is not an issue.
Moko Folio Case, Logitech K480 Keyboard
I also have been wavering about what case and finally decided to by an inexpensive Moko Folio for about $10 while things sort themselves out. It is a typical folio feature-wise with the exception that the S-pen slot on the back has an elastic cover up about half the pen and makes it much more secure while letting it rest in the magnetic slot for charging.
For a keyboard (lots of people seem to be reporting lots of problems with the Samsung keyboard) I am using a Logitech K480 which I already own and use with other tablets. It has three-position switch with retains bluetooth parameters for three-different devices, keys with decent feel and a slot to put the tab in to hold it up. It also comes with a semi-hard case which has a padded slot in the front cover for the tablet (even with the folio cover).
It's still soon so I will keep watching...
Case with S pen holder
I found this on Amazon, It features the same type of S pen holder as the official Samsung case, I have just ordered one myself.
Search for: Ztotops Case for Samsung Galaxy Tab S6
I'm New here so I cant Post Links, Sorry
Hope this helps
Virus7808 said:
I found this on Amazon, It features the same type of S pen holder as the official Samsung case, I have just ordered one myself.
Search for: Ztotops Case for Samsung Galaxy Tab S6
I'm New here so I cant Post Links, Sorry
Hope this helps
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Nice one! Exactly the same as the samsung one at 1/3 price!
Virus7808 said:
I found this on Amazon, It features the same type of S pen holder as the official Samsung case, I have just ordered one myself.
Search for: Ztotops Case for Samsung Galaxy Tab S6
I'm New here so I cant Post Links, Sorry
Hope this helps
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See this thread for link and magnet issue.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...rocase-galaxy-tab-s6-10-5-case-t3965440/page2
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Fits perfectly.
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huh? the s5e case does not fit the s6 very well at all.
when I used the Samsung s5e book cover on the Tab S6, the rear cameras did not fit within the S5e case hence the s5e case was not attached securely with the magnetic attachment.
if you cut out a larger hole in the s5e case for the s6 cameras, then it might be better.
TiTiB said:
See this thread for link and magnet issue.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...rocase-galaxy-tab-s6-10-5-case-t3965440/page2
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The S Pen is based on electromagnetic resonance. I assume the company wasn't cognizant of how a separate magnetic field could present a problem, which is unfortunate. This case's styling is perfect, so hopefully the design will be altered.
Ace42 said:
The S Pen is based on electromagnetic resonance. I assume the company wasn't cognizant of how a separate magnetic field could present a problem, which is unfortunate. This case's styling is perfect, so hopefully the design will be altered.
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For those interested, here's link to other thread about cases, and, hopefully, a much better solution:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...rocase-galaxy-tab-s6-10-5-case-t3965440/page3
I haven't got it yet, but will give my opinion of it when I do.
Whats the best case without magnetic pins?
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Virus7808 said:
I found this on Amazon, It features the same type of S pen holder as the official Samsung case, I have just ordered one myself.
Search for: Ztotops Case for Samsung Galaxy Tab S6
I'm New here so I cant Post Links, Sorry
Hope this helps
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I got this case too ($13.99) and I like it. I even put one of my silicone nose pads (small size) on the case's S-Pen flap so that I could more easily pull it open.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YS8D11Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I have tried a few cases and this is the best one I could find (and previously recommended on here) and it was a reasonable price. It’s nice and light and has a place to store the pen to stop it getting lost. The cover also activates the wake sleep when opening and closing.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07XNPSZTR
I keep my tablet in a pouch when not in use along with a good little Bluetooth keyboard which I have used on previous tablets which is also really well made and has a built in trackpad and comes with its own sleeve, again this is reasonably priced.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B017Z6Q528
I also have a Microsoft Arc mouse which I was given and as that folds flat it also fits nicely inside the sleeve I have
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Microsoft-Arc-Bluetooth-Mouse-Black/dp/B073VG9ZSV
I have used this setup with Dex and the keyboard / mouse combination works great
thecrater said:
Hello all,
There doesn't seem to be a lot of choice in terms of cases for the Tab S6. All the cases on Amazon have a cut out for the stylus which makes it stick out and they don't cover the sides of the tablet either.
I like the Samsung case but it's too expensive and more importantly for me, does not cover the sides.
Please post your recommendations here...
Thanks in advance
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I went with this from Amazon
Infiland Galaxy Tab S6 10.5 Case, Multiple Angle Stand Case Fit Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 10.5 Inch Model SM-T860/T865/T867 2019 Release, Support S Pen Wirelss Charging, Auto Wake/Sleep, Gray
I have been planning to utilize my Tab S6 for drawing, so when I ran across this item on Amazon:
"MOBDIK Screen Protector for Samsung Galaxy Tab S6/Tab S5e Paper Like, 2 Pack Paperlike Galaxy Tab S6/Tab S5e Anti Glare Matte Screen Protector with Easy Installation Kit Paper Texture Galaxy Tab S6 Screen Protector"
I thought I would give it a shot.
It 'fits' the tab S6 screen for the most part (seems a teensy-bit large), and the camera cutout is okay. It feels very different to draw on with the S Pen, just as it is designed to do. The difficulty I am noticing is that my fingerprint (registered prior to installation of the screen protector) no longer 'reads' properly. I then set out to register a 'new' fingerprint (i.e. the same one, only with the protector in place), and it now works only sporadically. This has led to more than one "Please wait 30 seconds before attempting to access the tablet again" sort of message.
Has anyone had experience with this type of screen protector? I am certain it is installed properly and, to be honest the fingerprint issue is really the major issue.
Are there other screen protectors of this type anyone could recommend? Or do they all have this problem?
Thanks in advance,
Angelo D.
Zathras42 said:
I have been planning to utilize my Tab S6 for drawing, so when I ran across this item on Amazon:
"MOBDIK Screen Protector for Samsung Galaxy Tab S6/Tab S5e Paper Like, 2 Pack Paperlike Galaxy Tab S6/Tab S5e Anti Glare Matte Screen Protector with Easy Installation Kit Paper Texture Galaxy Tab S6 Screen Protector"
I thought I would give it a shot.
It 'fits' the tab S6 screen for the most part (seems a teensy-bit large), and the camera cutout is okay. It feels very different to draw on with the S Pen, just as it is designed to do. The difficulty I am noticing is that my fingerprint (registered prior to installation of the screen protector) no longer 'reads' properly. I then set out to register a 'new' fingerprint (i.e. the same one, only with the protector in place), and it now works only sporadically. This has led to more than one "Please wait 30 seconds before attempting to access the tablet again" sort of message.
Has anyone had experience with this type of screen protector? I am certain it is installed properly and, to be honest the fingerprint issue is really the major issue.
Are there other screen protectors of this type anyone could recommend? Or do they all have this problem?
Thanks in advance,
Angelo D.
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If it's a matte o textured Screen Protector then it's probable applying some distortion to the screen causing the optical fingure print read to not work right. Just re-egister and you'll probably be fine.
Zathras42 said:
I have been planning to utilize my Tab S6 for drawing, so when I ran across this item on Amazon:
"MOBDIK Screen Protector for Samsung Galaxy Tab S6/Tab S5e Paper Like, 2 Pack Paperlike Galaxy Tab S6/Tab S5e Anti Glare Matte Screen Protector with Easy Installation Kit Paper Texture Galaxy Tab S6 Screen Protector"
Angelo D.
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I had no idea something like this exists! I too will be be drawing and 'painting', so this sounds great. Thanks for sharing.
I had a similar issue after installing a glass screen protector. I re-registered my thumbprint, and it helped some, but what really fixed it for me, is, I registered the same thumb in all three fingerprints. So now it almost always recognized it as one of the three, and unlocks the tablet.
Skinomi has matte protectors. I've used them in the past, don't get the horrible pen drag and indenting like on glossy protectors. But after having to remove one because of damage I decided to go back to glass protectors because of the rainbow sparkle effect the matte protectors cause, very noticable on white. Didn't bother me at first it or when using it, but after seeing the screen bare it was too hard to go back. So my advice, don't remove it if you go this route.
I bought this one:
BERSEM Screen Protector for Samsung Galaxy Tab S6/Tab S5e Paper Like, 2 Pack Paperlike Galaxy Tab S6/Tab S5e Anti Glare Matte Screen Protector With Easy Installation Kit Paper Texture Galaxy Tab S6 Screen Protector https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WLKFKNP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_taa_qXQKDbSEZCVDZ
Works fine with the fingerprint sensor. But, I did have to change to the gray pen tip, as it was wearing down the standard soft white tip too quickly.
Hey. Can anyone share their experience with using the s21 ultra with its silicone case+s-pen? Is it that big and heavy? Any limitations? I want to upgrade from note 10 but I am worried that I may not be able to use the s-pen properly.
I have it. Fits well adds some width but no weight to speak of. S pen works well . I use a spigen case monday to Friday for more protection as I have little use for the pen at work but use it a lot at weekend
I also have it. Back in the day I had the original Note, then the Note 3, and ultimately never really used the S pen a lot, so my next phone didn't have it. I decided to try it out again and got the pen/case combo. So far, again, I haven't used it much. I do have a Spigen Liquid Air case I can switch to if I find I NEVER use the pen, but for now I'm sticking with the case+pen to keep it handy to give me a chance to find a use for it. The extra width doesn't really bother me (previous phone was an S20U).
llaass said:
Hey. Can anyone share their experience with using the s21 ultra with its silicone case+s-pen? Is it that big and heavy? Any limitations? I want to upgrade from note 10 but I am worried that I may not be able to use the s-pen properly.
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I have it and love it.. Good protection, no extra weight basically. If you have a pet, hair tends to stick to the back of the case. Once you put it on, you will notice how the left side is thicker than the right side due to the s pen, but the feeling of the case being uneven on the sides goes away rather quickly. If you use the spen a lot, then I recommend this case.
I have it, but the s-view cover. It's just the silicon case + spen but with the flip. I love it so much, it protects your screen pretty well.
I have the silicone case with pen. For me it proves the need to keep the pan silo in the phone.
Consider that the phone is designed to hold in left hand (since most of the planet is right handed). Clipping the pen on the left edge makes for difficult removal. My pen and case sit on the desk unused for this reason.
I am using the spigen S-pen case and have no problems case was cheaper then the combo from samsung and I like it better. Highly recommend it