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[Q] Seidio Active X Hybrid Case

Anyone purchase one of these yet? Looks good but company pictures just don't do any real world justice. $19 with free shipping on eBay is a great deal, but i'd rather keep the $19 in my pocket if the case isn't as good as it looks. That being said, with the new Otterbox cases "coming soon," I would rather make sure this is worth it before taking the bait.
Thanks in Advanced,
Rob
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from the back that looks like the seidio rugged case I had on my nexus. The case in photos looks good but I dont care for the part at the top.

looks really bulky.....

I bought that for my husband and he really likes it. It completely covers the buttons on the sides so that takes a little getting used to but he needed something a bit sturdier and this looks like it should do the trick. We haven't dropped it intentionally though.

polarbee said:
I bought that for my husband and he really likes it. It completely covers the buttons on the sides so that takes a little getting used to but he needed something a bit sturdier and this looks like it should do the trick. We haven't dropped it intentionally though.
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Questions:
According to the website, there's an option to purchase this case with the Holster combo for $50......there's also an option to get it WITHOUT the holster for only $30. As mentioned earlier, the website/ pictures at seidoonline.com does NOT do justice to its almost unclear as to what items are included.
Q1: Did you buy this with or without the Holster?
Q2: Regardless of Holster or not, does the package ALSO include the actual Innocase II case itself? I would think it would be common sense to include it, but you never know.
Thanks in advance.

Picked up one of these after reading about it in one of the otterbox threads.
Decent price through mygearstore, in addition timed it with a 25% off twitter coupon they posted
It came in pretty quick, seems pretty nice, I only had it on for about an hour, and reboxed it for for a present for the wife to give me. I've been using a cheap silicone case from ebay/amazon. The protected corners seems to be a big advantage and I like the feeling of the finger slots on the edges.
I'll post some images after the holidays if anyone is interested.
dm

dwmoss said:
Picked up one of these after reading about it in one of the otterbox threads.
Decent price through mygearstore, in addition timed it with a 25% off twitter coupon they posted
It came in pretty quick, seems pretty nice, I only had it on for about an hour, and reboxed it for for a present for the wife to give me. I've been using a cheap silicone case from ebay/amazon. The protected corners seems to be a big advantage and I like the feeling of the finger slots on the edges.
I'll post some images after the holidays if anyone is interested.
dm
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I vote for pics on this! Although, if you can post pics sooner that would be great (to help with decision-making before christmas)
If not, its ok also. "beggars cant be choosers..."
I have a heard a few good feedbacks, but nothing in depth such as a video on youtube for the captivate. It sucks that they don't have the Rugged Combo in Blue. They have it in the Hybrid version such as the image/ pic above my post, but if you look closer, there is a slight difference in the skin as far as a "camera cover" if you want to call it that. The Hybrid (which comes in blue) does NOT have that feature. I'm also interested in seeing if there are covers for the Ports on the top (3mm jack/ usb port) in either Rugged or Hybrid. Its silly i know, but both are the same price for 49.99 at Seidio, without the luxury of having the blue skeleton/ skin for the rugged combo.
I could easily buy both just to satisfy my Blue anxiety, but who would do that?!

not the best images but here you go....

dwmoss said:
not the best images but here you go....
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Nice.
Questions:
1) does the top of the silicon skin provide covers for the ports (jack / usb)?
2) how lose (if any) is rubber skin?
3) have you tested to see how well it fits inside pockets (jeans/ pants/ etc)?

spartan062984 said:
Nice.
Questions:
1) does the top of the silicon skin provide covers for the ports (jack / usb)?
2) how lose (if any) is rubber skin?
3) have you tested to see how well it fits inside pockets (jeans/ pants/ etc)?
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1. openings only not a sealable/closed cover - but the usb sliding cover (phones) was easy to open and close with the case on
2. rubber skin is pretty tight it isn't loose at all, I really like the way the plastic X fits over the corners
3. its much slicker then the silicone $4 special case I've been using, part of that is the x plastic but the rubber itself is much smoother.
I won't really have a decent review until I get to use it after x-mas but the hour or so I did have it on it was worth the $18 I had to spend on it.
dm

spartan062984 said:
Questions:
According to the website, there's an option to purchase this case with the Holster combo for $50......there's also an option to get it WITHOUT the holster for only $30. As mentioned earlier, the website/ pictures at seidoonline.com does NOT do justice to its almost unclear as to what items are included.
Q1: Did you buy this with or without the Holster?
Q2: Regardless of Holster or not, does the package ALSO include the actual Innocase II case itself? I would think it would be common sense to include it, but you never know.
Thanks in advance.
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Sorry for the delay in responding.
I bought it with the holster for him but he doesn't use it much as he stores it in his chest coat pocket most of the time and the clip gets in the way.
The Active X does not include the Innocase II as they are incompatible with each other. The Rugged is the one that fits over the Innocase II. (Basically, the Active X is just a slimmed down version of the Rugged that fits directly on to the phone itself instead of over another case.)

More Pics + Quick Feedback
Got my Active X a few days ago.
I'm a belt clip user, so this was one of few available options. I had a Seidio Innocase for my HTC Fuze that I did not like: the rubbery coating peeled and flaked off, and the clips holding the case on broke within 5 months. They sent me a brand new replacement right away but the same problems repeated. I have the same concerns about the coating on the X-skeleton portion of the Active X but fortunately there are no small plastic parts to break.
Pros:
(1) Not too bulky. I like the feel in my hand. Naked Captivate felt easy to drop even though thinness was quite sexy. Still slips in/out of pocket easily.
(2) Seems like good protection but I have no objective data on this.
(3) Great belt clip: secure, comfortable.
(4) Fit is spot on and I still have a skin on underneath.
(5) Nice blue color.
Cons:
(1) Durability concerns.
(2) Buttons have almost no feedback although they work fine and are actually quite responsive. Takes getting used to.
(3) Rubber gets dusty but its not too hard to brush off.
(4) Spendy
Verdict: Me like.
Photos: I can't make links since I'm a new user on XDA Please go to Flickr and search for "Seidio Active X Hybrid Case for Captivate". My photos should come up at the top. There is a set of 6 pics.
Cheers.

I'm actually looking forward to Christmas to put this bad boy back on.
fonion,
I'd argue about con #4. I was able to get my active x pretty cheap. Not as cheap as a amazon $3 silicone cover but still significantly cheaper then the comparable otterbox commuter case.
dm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQKurqzPm9I&feature=related

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Very NICE review.....this in addition to Polarbee's feedback = another anxious buyer. lol
Thanks cmeyer

I'd agree with fonion's evaluation. I was given the Active X as a Christmas gift (yes, Christmas already... the first of too many to count. The kids like it though!).
It fits nice on the phone. A little bulkier than your standard run of the mill 2$ silicone cover - which is actually nice for me. I have fairly big hands and the naked Captivate was a little dainty for me - I like the bulk that this case adds.
My one complaint, which fonion also mentioned, is that the case does get dusty. I throw the phone in my pocket and it picks up lint & fuzz, which, because I'm a bit OCD, bothers me more than it should...
All in all, I'm really happy with it (only had it on a couple of days). Really pleased with the quality of the case, and the fit & feel of it.

I have one and really like it. Fits very snug and covers very well. Sure it picks up a little lint, but it will blow right off. Other observations: the hard plastic spider is rubberized too though neither part is particularly grabby. On mine the spider doesn't completely seat in the rubber, bit it's no big deal. I wish the to part of thr face wasn't covered up though. I replaced the body glove hard case with this and am quite happy with it.
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I'm digging it! My spider fits well. Nice feel to it as well.
dm

I'm really surprised this case doesn't get any love. I've been really please with it over the last 6 weeks or so.
dm

I love mine but I ended up trimming the top portion, my fat fingers couldn't get the drop menu to work.

Atrix TPU Case Received, pics inside

Hey everyone, I received my TPU case from EBay (item 290530353216) today, here are some comments and pics. The fit is only OK - the cutout for the USB/HDMI ports is a little off, and there is a little bit of an edge around the power button that impedes fingerprint swipability a little. I will say too that I didn't expect it to have the goofy pattern - what is it with TPU cases and argyle patterns?? Also, as you've noticed it is somewhat translucent.
I give it a 3/5. $7 shipped in the US. I'll keep it until another inexpensive case rolls around that is higher quality.
And just in case anyone wonders, on my screen are the Pandora Widget, Android Agenda Widget, and some apps. I am running ADW Launcher (free). Also, I know I left my back panel sticker on there, and that was on purpose.
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Yeah seriously with the frikin argyle ****! Its like they made a billion sheets of the argyle TPU and they just like heat mold them to phones (not like thats how they're made). This will be my third phone encased in argyle TPU. Other two were the dark one like yours, this time I got sick of trying to hide the argyle and people asking about the stupid pattern. I got clear so, "yes its frikin argyle! got a problem!?"
Waiting for the Realook screen protectors to be cut. no idea why it takes them so long to cut the right size. Realooks are by far the best screens...

Everything is temporary at this point...I'll buy nicer stuff once my 30 days are up.
I was fortunate enough to have a solid black non-patterned TPU case for my EVO that someone on this forum actually commissioned and was selling out of their garage essentially.

Check out tpu-cases.com. I bought an all black one there, shipped same day. Quality is nice, it's glossy, feels good in the hand for an 8$ case.

the 1.99 one I got from ebay is decent

Nice, never seen that site before. I'll order one up and hopefully it'll get here by the time I'm home from travel. Wish someone would make one like I had for my Evo though - it was matte on the back and shiny on the front.
daveop said:
Check out tpu-cases.com. I bought an all black one there, shipped same day. Quality is nice, it's glossy, feels good in the hand for an 8$ case.
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Well I tried the Speck (or whatever it's called) case from AT&T and hated it...looked and felt like a toy.
Then I tried the Otterbox Impact (the smallest case they make). It's made of a type of rubber that sucks up all dust and won't let it go. It's pure black rubber but after putting it in my pocket and driving up to Starbucks to meet some friends...it looked gray. My pockets don't have any lint or anything in them...and yet the case now looks completely gray. I just put it on yesterday. It's also a bit big for my tastes...and the phone can easily come out of the bottom.
I'm going to try the cheapest cases on eBay. They always worked great for my Nexus 1 and most other phones I've used. The cheap thin rubber is fantastic for me. The phone's so freaking sexy...I just don't want to add a bunch of mass to it.

hotleadsingerguy said:
Well I tried the Speck (or whatever it's called) case from AT&T and hated it...looked and felt like a toy.
Then I tried the Otterbox Impact (the smallest case they make). It's made of a type of rubber that sucks up all dust and won't let it go. It's pure black rubber but after putting it in my pocket and driving up to Starbucks to meet some friends...it looked gray. My pockets don't have any lint or anything in them...and yet the case now looks completely gray. I just put it on yesterday. It's also a bit big for my tastes...and the phone can easily come out of the bottom.
I'm going to try the cheapest cases on eBay. They always worked great for my Nexus 1 and most other phones I've used. The cheap thin rubber is fantastic for me. The phone's so freaking sexy...I just don't want to add a bunch of mass to it.
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You can try the Incipio Feather. I purchased it yesterday and I like a lot.

Fixter said:
You can try the Incipio Feather. I purchased it yesterday and I like a lot.
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i like the feather as well. not much in terms of impact protection, but most of my scratches come from the phone vibrating on the desk over time and scuffing the battery door, so its a nice line of defense against that. also, its a little less slippery than the standard battery door which i like

domin8 said:
i like the feather as well. not much in terms of impact protection, but most of my scratches come from the phone vibrating on the desk over time and scuffing the battery door, so its a nice line of defense against that. also, its a little less slippery than the standard battery door which i like
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Yeah its great for worrying less about the normal wear and tear.

I particular like the argyle tpu cases which give decent protection and feel. i have it for the ipad, galaxy tab, atrix, inspire, and xoom.

www.degasis.net offers these as well

I ordered my case from http://www.degasis.net/models/atrix.html (as the poster above recommended. $6.98 shipped
This is the best fitting TPU case I've had across all my devices. The best part is that it actually makes the on/off button easier to push and the finger scanner easier to operate (its cut at the perfect angle to compliment it). Its slightly different cut but a better fit than the pictures posted above.
I'll post pictures when I come across another camera some time today or tomorrow.
TPU is far superior to any other case material in my book. perfect balance of grip/non-stick, thinness, protection, and fit.

eatkabab said:
I ordered my case from http://www.degasis.net/models/atrix.html (as the poster above recommended. $6.98 shipped
TPU is far superior to any other case material in my book. perfect balance of grip/non-stick, thinness, protection, and fit.
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looks exactly like the case i got from ebay for $1.99 lol

Incipio protection?
Fixter said:
You can try the Incipio Feather. I purchased it yesterday and I like a lot.
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I really like the look and feel of the Incipio low profile cases. Do you feel like it would do any good if you dropped the phone?

grayfoxx said:
I really like the look and feel of the Incipio low profile cases. Do you feel like it would do any good if you dropped the phone?
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That's the problem I have with the feather - it doesn't protect either end of the device, only the sides and back.

Judging by the picture, it looks like you have that "textured" screen protector. What is the screen protector you are using? Those are my favorite kinds and I have been trying to find one for a while! thanks in advance

Kbc, who are you asking? I'm using an AT&T screen protector. It's matte and perfectly smooth.
kbc88 said:
Judging by the picture, it looks like you have that "textured" screen protector. What is the screen protector you are using? Those are my favorite kinds and I have been trying to find one for a while! thanks in advance
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phobos512 said:
Nice, never seen that site before. I'll order one up and hopefully it'll get here by the time I'm home from travel. Wish someone would make one like I had for my Evo though - it was matte on the back and shiny on the front.
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Sounds similar to the one i had on my desire but I cant find it anywhere now

eatkabab said:
This is the best fitting TPU case I've had across all my devices. The best part is that it actually makes the on/off button easier to push and the finger scanner easier to operate (its cut at the perfect angle to compliment it). Its slightly different cut but a better fit than the pictures posted above.
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OK, you've sold me on this case Good description of how it is, what colour did you get?

Awesome Shell Case-Review

Ok, So I got this case a day ago and I decided to write a review because of how impressed I was. (especially for the price). I found this shell case here, and it is pretty cool. (My print is the carbon fiber, and it comes in a few other colors as well.)
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The Case itself:
This is a simple plastic case that clips onto the back of the Xoom. It is simple hard plastic, with the pattern printed on it. I was very impressed by both the fit and the quality of the print on the case. The Print is very detailed, maintaining great shadowing (for dimension) and enough detail to see individual (printed) strands of carbon fiber. The fit is good, it's snug and does not wobble or wiggle. It only protrudes top and bottom, the sides do not wrap all the way around, but instead only cover the first bit of the sides.( Makes it easier to remove for whatever reason and facilitates access to the tricky volume keys.) I was also very surprised at how slim it is on the Xoom, it doesn't add much bulk at all.
Another sign of the quality of this case is the edges of the cut outs, they are all tapered and rounded, with matching print quality, something I wasn't expecting on a sub $20 case.
The Seller and Shipping:
I ordered this on a Sunday and received it on a Wednesday, so the turn around time was great. The package was shipped USPS, so ship times may vary. Also, shipping was either dirt cheap or free (I can't remember).
The Seller also took a couple dollars off my order, (on top of the code "CRAPISGOOD" for XDA members [%10 off]) Which was appreciated.
My Verdict:
If you are looking for a cheap case that is of great quality, this is for you. It comes in many different print options, and is a great shell. Even if you are not, it is probably worth the $20 investment.

can you charge the xoom while its in this case with the motorola stands?

Is it grippy or smooth?
I knead grippage!!

I was going to buy one as well...
Can you tell me if you can still use the docking stations with this installed? I know you can with the silicon case so if this is thin enough I would think it would work as well.
I am also interested in how slippery it is. I have a hard time holding on to my naked Xoom and appreciate the grip the silicon case provides, it is just really ugly IMHO. The carbon fiber hellshell looks really cool.

It is very glossy and slick. As for the charging situation, I don't have a dock so I can't say for sure, but if it works with the silicon case it should work with this its smaller then the silicon one.
Sent from my Xoom the way it should be, rooted and with SD card.

Thanks man! Just ordered mine (front/ back clear). Been looking for a good case, and it looks like you may have found it for me!

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It is very glossy and slick. As for the charging situation, I don't have a dock so I can't say for sure, but if it works with the silicon case it should work with this its smaller then the silicon one.
Sent from my Xoom the way it should be, rooted and with SD card.
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Not to be rude, but you NEED to check this instead of assuming. Reason I asked was because I bought a similar case off ebay and it would not fit on the dock, hence it was useless.

Kokanee483 said:
Not to be rude, but you NEED to check this instead of assuming. Reason I asked was because I bought a similar case off ebay and it would not fit on the dock, hence it was useless.
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I don't have a dock, nor do I want one, so my assumption will have to do.
Sent from my Xoom the way it should be, rooted and with SD card.

Had mine on for a few hours now, TOTALLY loving it.
I purchased the clear one, front/back snap on cover and it adds a few mm to it, but to me it feels better holding it now also wish I had it on when it fell off the bed and scratched along our textured walls.... I have super light blue scratches on the top right and bottom left corners now... grrrrr!!!.
I would recommend this case to anyone who wants a little more protection for the device, and can't wait for super cool otterbox cases and the like to come out.
Word of caution though, I put it on with a Zagg front and back screen protector (the damn side strips were a PITA to put on)..... don't do that. It was super difficult to take off lol

As anyone tried this with a docking station? I really want to order the carbon fiber shell, but want to know if it will fit in the docking station with the shell installed first. I know it is not very much money, but it is still enough that I do not want to make the wrong purchase.

Am I blind, or is there no mention of who makes this or who sells it?

It is in the OP, just not very prominant.
http://electroniccrap.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=16_25&products_id=28

I like the look of that shell. I currently have the Skinomi carbon skin. I wonder if this shell would fit with that installed.

Did I see Netflix?
Is that netflix app on your home screen working for streaming videos??

HuckFinn said:
It is in the OP, just not very prominant.
http://electroniccrap.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=16_25&products_id=28
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oh! It sure is. Thanks for proving me blind. (Sorry OP!)
My Xoom sent this...

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Is that netflix app on your home screen working for streaming videos??
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Thats my project for today

Just got mine
Ordered one of the cases...fits great. Nice feel to the shell. Best of all using the 2nd attachment that came with the speaker dock, I can charge it as well.
The case gives the Xoom a much more polished feel/look to it...very happy with it.

Just got my case. This thing is great. I got the skulls version and I like it alot, only one complainent. The case is pretty smooth, so now its smoother than the stock tablet.
Now if they would only start shipping the pivot-pad, I would be all set!

i have the same case as well.
and for those asking if this would fit the motorola charge/docking port stand yes it will. motorola offers a plastic adapter that you can add to make the xoom fit if it has a case on.

I forgot to add that as well, my standard dock came with a adapter plate. That plate works with this case just perfect.

[Review] Acase Leather Ez Folio Case

So the initial reason why I decided on the galaxy tab was because of its incredibly thin profile and light design.
I searched for days picking apart cases so I could keep that thin, light profile.
Well I think we found a winner folks. Its the Acase Ez Leather Folio Case.
It has an excellent feel to it, holding the tablet very tightly inside. It has those nifty magnetic flaps to keep it shut when needed. It has all of the ports cut out properly, including speakers, and the build quality is top notch.
It really has the two best viewing angles you could ask for. Perfect for typing, perfect for watching movies.
When you fold back its flap, it keeps the tablet thin and easy to view in landscape.
I guess my only 2 gripes is there not being a cut out for the charger when the flap is closed. But that seems to be very common among all folio cases. I guess they are trying to keep the dust out. Not a big deal for me as I am pretty good with a ruler and an exacto knife.
My other gripe is the bowing of the edges around the rim of the glass. It doesnt lay completely flat or flush. Although I will say its extremely stiff and probably the best I've seen in comparison. Alot of the other folio cases use a super thin and flapity leather or vinyl and, not only does it look cheap its very loose. This one is definitely an improvement over those. Its tight and uses a very thick, high quality leather, best I've seen.
If your looking for a high quality leather folio case that will keep your tablet thin & light without breaking the bank, then I recommended you go pick this one up on Amazon for $30 Shipped.
Dont forget to hit thanks if this post helped you!!
http://www.amazon.com/Acase-Samsung...G4I8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1311325148&sr=8-2
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Looks very functional and thin but I am not loving the contrast white stitching.
I can't decide if I want to put full Ghost Armor on my GT or go for one of these type of cases. I would have loved the knock off Apple smart case, hopefully Samsung will approve that one soon. Screw crapple.

Personally, I love the white stitching. It matches my wallet and shoes! Haha.
Comparing it to all other folio cases, at least this one is unique with its own bit of personality and style. Searching through tons of cases, I was tired of seeing the same boaring straight black cases. I guess to each his own, but I like it cause it stands out.
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Thanks for this! I was about to pull the trigger on the official Samsung case, but then I figured I'd take another quick look at the forums to see if I missed anything. I looked at your post and immediately changed my mind. I was looking for something that didn't add much bulk to the device, but would protect it fairly well. This looks pretty stylish to boot.
Also got a 3 pack of the same company's screen protectors for the Tab for 20 percent off with purchase of this case on Amazon. Ordering the case and the protectors, with next day shipping on Prime was 48 dollars, still about 20 dollars less than the Samsung case. Thank you SO much!

I like the case, just not the stitching, just my opinion.
The problem with getting such a brand new device is there not being anough quality choices in cases. Happens to me a lot because I unfortunately like to be an early adopter. I have spent so much money on Blackberry cases because I changed berries so damn often. Same happene with my Evo, bought a Golla pouch that I thought I would really like and then ended up not liking it so I got something else.
I may just do a full Ghost Armor for now until I find the ideal case, or just get the pasic slip in case for now.

I would have to agree on the stitching aspect. I like the case and would definitely buy it but I just think that doesn't sit with me for some reason. Thanks for the review.Nice to get one from a user aspect and not a company. Something I have been reading and searching for all day.

I love the look of this case. I am down to this case and the Melkco case. Tough decision to make.

Your welcome!
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EyeAndroid said:
Personally, I love the white stitching. It matches my wallet and shoes!
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My favorite line.
Just because we are gadget geeks, does not mean there is any excuse for not dressing well and being stylish.

bbeelzebub said:
My favorite line.
Just because we are gadget geeks, does not mean there is any excuse for not dressing well and being stylish.
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One of these days i will take a picture of my shoes and wallet and youll see what im talking about

This reminds me of the Yoobao executive folio case that I had for my iPad2. Have been looking for something like that and this is almost exactly like it.
Thx alot for the tip bro.

I received my Acase case today. It is a very sleek leather case that does not take away from it's attractiveness and yet its a great protective cover for my GT10.1. It is the best of both worlds.
Amazon Prime members can get it for a total of 24.95 landed.

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That's my homemade case ... all materials are recycle except for to crazy glue.
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Got mine and have been using it for about three weeks. I agree with the review overall. Unfortunately, the stitching on one of the corners is coming apart. I hope I can return it.

As long as you haven't poured something on the case or abused the case, you should be able to rightfully claim poor workmanship. No vendor wants to see bad reviews of their business on Amazon or on any message board.

Sorry to bump this old thread, but I think this deserves some bumpage.
I've been using the case for a few weeks now and I have one major complaint. Either the stitching is coming loose, or the leather is wearing down already. The leather tab that folds over the tablet to keep it in place does not stretch tightly anymore.
This means that when holding the tablet normally, since the bottom of the tablet rests on this flap, the tablet falls through the case quite a bit. Not only do the speakers get covered since it's not sitting right in the case anymore, but the entire thing is just annoying. Very hard to hit volume or power buttons, etc.
The Tab has not fallen completely out of the case....yet. But I can see that is where this is heading.
Funny thing is, I haven't even used the Tab all that much since getting the case. This case wore VERY quickly, and now I'm looking into other options. Don't think I can get my money back from Amazon at this point either
Anybody else with this case seeing this happen?
EDIT: Can take pictures to show what I'm talking about if asked

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EDIT: Can take pictures to show what I'm talking about if asked
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Can you please post the pictures? actually i already ordered one.

I have the same, it's the best ^^

Smart cover clone for galaxy tab

I was looking for covers for my tab and found these on ebay
ebay.com/itm/220886835998?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Does anyone have one? Can i get your opinion?
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I am also interested in this. Im glad that it has a case of the back side, I already got a small scratch

nice case
I have one. It's a nice case. I've had leather portfolio cases, tpu, etc and this is my favorite by far. Nice and thin but covers the screen nicely.

I just got one from ebay. It's quite nice! What I like about it is that it's thin so doesn't really make the galaxy tab that much fatter like a lot of other cases. The stand functions are pretty nice, the strips on the cover are magnetic (although the magnet isn't very strong). They, however, do not turn the screen on and off; which is expected since it's not an ipad 2, but on ebay the description said that it does that so it was a bit of false advertising there. Overall I think you really can't go wrong when it's 10 bux for the case and 99 cents for shipping. It did take 20 days to ship however! Also be aware that the flap doesn't close magnetically, so there is no certain mechanism that holds the cover in place it just covers the screen.
Wow this forum won't let me post the link to the one I bought, there are a few different ones, but since you can do a search it's the one for 10 bucks.

I just got this case on ebay last week, and its great, except the cover does not stick (magnets or anything), but it´s OK.
ITEM 220933221745 on ebay i can´t post links yet.
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kkhull said:
I was looking for covers for my tab and found these on ebay
ebay.com/itm/220886835998?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Does anyone have one? Can i get your opinion?
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That case is very nice looking but it is a bit pricey, basically $55 USD shipped to US. With that being said, I am very tempted to order it.

Raistlin1 said:
That case is very nice looking but it is a bit pricey, basically $55 USD shipped to US. With that being said, I am very tempted to order it.
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Reading the other descriptions and for what I've found on e-bay, i'm realy convinced that this one is good. I've ordered one.

Here is a quick video on the case
http://youtu.be/fy-P-QA7BP0
ordered it from amazon this week, just arrived today.
http://goo.gl/GbWB0
http://i.imgur.com/SEMEm.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/xxyHb.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/K0EuA.jpg

w0urds said:
Here is a quick video on the case
http://youtu.be/fy-P-QA7BP0
ordered it from amazon this week, just arrived today.
http://goo.gl/GbWB0
http://i.imgur.com/SEMEm.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/xxyHb.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/K0EuA.jpg
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Does it feel thick? Is it noticeably lighter than book cases?

donniezazen said:
Does it feel thick? Is it noticeably lighter than book cases?
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It doesn't feel thick, but what surprised me was the weight with the case. Compared to the book case, I wouldn't know. I'm not sure why (being that the case feels light), but it does make the the tab feel heavier. Eventually I'll buy the book case, but for now this is a good case for under $20.

w0urds said:
It doesn't feel thick, but what surprised me was the weight with the case. Compared to the book case, I wouldn't know. I'm not sure why (being that the case feels light), but it does make the the tab feel heavier. Eventually I'll buy the book case, but for now this is a good case for under $20.
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I have a book case. It provides good protection and good for stand. But it adds thickness and weight. I don't like it when I am just reading. This case is 9oz and a book case is around 11oz. So, it should feel pretty close to it when it comes to weight.
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I've seen 2 types of smart cover cases.
The snap-in type described above, such as:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Smart-Cover-...?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item5d303b5069
or a slide-in type, such as:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/SAMSUNG-GALA...?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item33701c41a9
I've seen both go by different names and different sellers on different sites, but I'm guessing based on the similarity that there are really just 2, sold by different distributors.
Has anyone tried both versions? I'm curious whether one is better build/feel and/or less bulky/lighter.
I've currently got a Samsung Book Cover Case which is pretty slim, but I don't like the way the Tab is upside-down in the shallow angle. I'm thinking one of these might suite me better, so long as they are comparable to my current case in terms of bulk and weight (if not better).
Thanks!

Anyone try this case?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/260908671493...id=m570.l2736&_nkw=260908671493&_fvi=1&_rdc=1

Lokks said:
Anyone try this case?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/260908671493...id=m570.l2736&_nkw=260908671493&_fvi=1&_rdc=1
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Haven't tried that case but it's one of the 2 styles I've mentioned in the post above yours.
Obviously the seller is full of *** in that he claims it will wake and sleep your tablet (it won't) and confuses the galaxy tab with "tablet pc" and "apple tablet" throughout his description.
Beyond those caveats, I spent some time yesterday fishing out limited reviews on this case and found a small number of customer reviews on dealxtreme and amazon. They were almost uniformly negative: sharp corners, cheap, cardboard like material, weak magnets. Based on these reviews I'd go for the other style smart cover case (the one where you snap the tab in rather than slip it in).
The one advantage this type seems to have is it appears to be a little lighter.

tmagritte said:
Haven't tried that case but it's one of the 2 styles I've mentioned in the post above yours.
Obviously the seller is full of *** in that he claims it will wake and sleep your tablet (it won't) and confuses the galaxy tab with "tablet pc" and "apple tablet" throughout his description.
Beyond those caveats, I spent some time yesterday fishing out limited reviews on this case and found a small number of customer reviews on dealxtreme and amazon. They were almost uniformly negative: sharp corners, cheap, cardboard like material, weak magnets. Based on these reviews I'd go for the other style smart cover case (the one where you snap the tab in rather than slip it in).
The one advantage this type seems to have is it appears to be a little lighter.
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Thanks, I think I might go the same route as well.
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I have the first case of the two mentioned a few posts above and I have to say it's quite nice.
It's not perfect but it really is quite thin and makes the tablet more portable.
I got it on Amazon on new year's eve and I think it was on sale for $20 or $15 (I remember I was surprised at the price drop for the color I wanted).
The good:
Everything mentioned above.
The Bad:
The folding screen cover blocks the docking/charging port so it needs to be uncovered in order to charge.
When folded into a high position stand, the docking/charging port is on the bottom and is blocked by the surface (can't charge while tablet is standing).
It really isn't bad. I think the problems mentioned above have to do with the fact that the tab's port is not on the same side as the volume/power buttons.
Hope this helps you decide.

I received the snap in cover identical to the one in wo0urds video review. Overall I like it. Materials seems nice for a sub $20 Chinese clone. Definitely has some heft to it, but it's very slim. There are weak magnets in it, but it doesn't magnetically stay shut.
The 'leather' material is poorly adhered to the plastic backing. It started coming lose after a day or two. I ended up ripping it off and gluing down much more securely.
Overall I like it and it fits great and looks great. I'd buy it again, but just be aware of what you're buying. It's a good $20 buy, but I wouldn't spend $40 or more (like a lot of cases are).

themightyaceman said:
I have the first case of the two mentioned a few posts above and I have to say it's quite nice.
It's not perfect but it really is quite thin and makes the tablet more portable.
I got it on Amazon on new year's eve and I think it was on sale for $20 or $15 (I remember I was surprised at the price drop for the color I wanted).
The good:
Everything mentioned above.
The Bad:
The folding screen cover blocks the docking/charging port so it needs to be uncovered in order to charge.
When folded into a high position stand, the docking/charging port is on the bottom and is blocked by the surface (can't charge while tablet is standing).m
It really isn't bad. I think the problems mentioned above have to do with the fact that the tab's port is not on the same side as the volume/power buttons.
Hope this helps you decide.
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I have this case too and reviewed it on amazon. Mine is white on the back. I think I adds more weight than it should but is the best case I've found so far.
It really isn't bad. I think the problems mentioned above have to do with the fact that the tab's port is not on the same side as the volume/power buttons.

I myself have the one below and I love it! It's the Samsung Bookcover Case and It's perfect for what I need. The TAB is thin as it is and this gives it a little weight...makes me feel more "protected" 'cause of its added bulk. But it's not that much bigger. I'd recommend this over the cheap covercases out there. It's sturdy, well made and worth the money (in my opinion). As an added feature, I bought the CaseSensor Software for my TAB that locks the TAB when you close the cover and unlocks/wakes it up when you open it. It's pretty neat and works well most of the time.
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-accessories/EFC-1B1NBEGSTA
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.sourcespark.app.casesensor&hl=en

I bought a few cases and now using a light blue/jean color version of it and it's pretty lightweight.
Roughly US$25 shipped worldwide.
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