I have always been disappointed with the level of protection offered by cases available for the tab 10.1. Seeing how I am planning on commuting on my bicycle throughout the winter I wanted something with more protection than the samsung book cover. I have came close to purcahsing a gumdrop case on a couple different occasions but I just wasn't happy with the lack of a stand and no screen cover. After searching for a couple weeks I decided to go out on a limb and purchase the G-Form Extreme Sleeve 2 for the ipad.
It is a little spendy selling for around $60 shipped on ebay but I have to say I am very happy with the quality of this case so far and it feels like it could absorb some impacts if (or when) I take a tumble on the ice and snow.
This case fits the tab perfectly with the samsung book cover on and there is definitely room to spare when the tab is in the nude.
I am not affiliated with g-form in any way I just figured I would let people who want a more protective case for their tab that this case is an option.
Here is a link to their web site:
http://g-form.com/product/ipad-extreme-sleeve2/
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You... I've just bought my Tab (1 hour ago) but i knew about that awesome case long ago as my friend has it for his iPad... Thanks a lot for sharing the info... i'm getting this with another case to act as a type stand and for reading
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I'm finally ready to pull the trigger on a case. I've narrowed it down to the roocase, acase, or possibly the bear motion...based on reviews here and other research. I was willing to give Fortte a chance (especially with the extra 30% off) but I contacted them 3 times to ask a question about 2 different cases and still no response. Also got some weirdness when trying to call them directly. Buyer use caution with Fortte, that sent up red flags for me. Anyway...now that some of you have owned them for a while, what are your impressions now? I'm not really interested in the gel cases. I want something I can prop up for long term viewing. TIA
I guess I can't help you if you have narrowed it down to those. I have to ZooGue case and absolutely love it. I liked it so much I bought one for my wife's iPad and she loves hers as well. Everyone I have shown it to has decided to buy one.
The downside is that it is one of the thicker cases but I will take the extra protection vs going for slim. It is completely adjustable for different viewing angles. My only issue is Moto's stupid decision to put the charging port on the bottom of the unit as this makes it pretty much impossible to keep plugged in and have it propped up at a good angle. Hopefully someone will come out with a right-angle adapter that is small enough not to put too much pressure on the charging port, but this is a Xoom design issue, not an issue with the case.
The WORST decision I made was buying the Motorola case when I bought the XOOM, it is a worthless pile of crap. At steep angles the XOOM slides out of the case, whoever approved that design should be fired.
I was considering the zoogue case. I'd prefer a thin form factor though. Only reason I was really considering the roocase is because it does come with a sleeve as well.
I originally wanted the Motorola case thining that surely they would have designed a perfect case for their own product...until I started reading the horrible reviews on every site I looked at.
I agree with the power cord issue. Kind of a pain to be charging it and use it at the same time. However...the one thing I really love about this thing is that it only takes about an hour to charge and the battery life is freakishly long. I got slammed a couple weeks ago at work and couldn't really find time to play with my new toy so it sat on my desk for a few days without turning it off. I thought for sure the battery was dead, but it wasn't. Lasted for about 5 days that way, even with the wireless turned on!
Acase is awesome. Still slides out when propped up. I put two egips in a good position though which made it stop sliding. Can't see them either. Great idea.
I've tried the Moto portfolio, Zoogue and Acase. Acase wins out. When you consider the price it makes it even more of a no brainer. Acase is form fitting, easy to use daily and looks good. Zoogue is great but ugly. Yes it is rock solid but it adds tremendous bulk, the velcro on the outside just detracts and the back of the case does not follow the Xoom's form.
Zoogue's pros may outweigh the cons for some people and thats fine. I'm just saying as an all around good case at a great price (I paid $22) you cant beat the Acase.
Thanks to everyone for their input. I went ahead and ordered an acase. I think for a slim profile that can be carried around all the time it was just the better choice for me. I'll definitely take the advice of putting something non-slip in the grooves. Thanks for the heads up on that JG!
I was searching around for a case, using this thread (which is amazingly helpful, by the way) and I am still undecided.
I was looking for something that would add minimal bulk to the device, considering that its thinness and lightness were key reasons I purchased a Galaxy Tab.
I was very interested in the Anymode cases - particularly the Slim case - after someone mentioned them on this forum. This case appears to be exactly what I'm looking for, but it has to be imported from Korea.
I am interested in folio cases mainly because they significantly reduce the need for a screen protector. Among these, the rooCase Ultra Slim and the Acase Slim Folio seem quite thin. Does anyone with experience know for sure which one is thinner?
Also, has anyone found some other super-slim cases for their Tabs?
I picked up my Galaxy Tab 10.1 with LTE from Verizon the other day and they had this case available for purchase:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/...ryDetails&archetypeId=12674&accessoryId=47620
I was very happy with it. I think it is just a Samsung brand case. It is very light and has a nice feel to it.
dfxdeimos said:
I picked up my Galaxy Tab 10.1 with LTE from Verizon the other day and they had this case available for purchase:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/...ryDetails&archetypeId=12674&accessoryId=47620
I was very happy with it. I think it is just a Samsung brand case. It is very light and has a nice feel to it.
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I have already looked at this case, however I feel that it is a little overpriced - not to mention the design flaws that have been mentioned by some posters. Thanks for the input though.
kvs678 said:
I have already looked at this case, however I feel that it is a little overpriced - not to mention the design flaws that have been mentioned by some posters. Thanks for the input though.
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Design flaws or no, that case is awesome. I have had it for a month now, and after using the Belkin folio case, the samsung one is ten times better, and thinner. Also if you use the code SUMMER2011 on the samsung website you will get 15% off your order. Not a bad deal. I wouldnt knock it until you try it first hand.
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Design flaws or no, that case is awesome. I have had it for a month now, and after using the Belkin folio case, the samsung one is ten times better, and thinner. Also if you use the code SUMMER2011 on the samsung website you will get 15% off your order. Not a bad deal. I wouldnt knock it until you try it first hand.
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Thanks for the code
The more I look at it, the better this case seems. It's still a little bit pricey, but it seems to be worth it.
Do you know of any worthy alternatives to this case?
after trying this:
rooCASE Slim-Fit
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Samsung Galaxy Tablet Pouch
i went with the pouch.
the roocase was nice and slim but did take away from the wow!-it's-light-and-thin factor. i feel any of the cases that stay on the sgt will do that.
one of the main reasons i went with the sgt, like you, was for it's size and weight. every ipad2 owner (almost everyone in my family!) who has played with my sgt has mentioned how thin and light it is, prefaced with "wow!". i love using it naked!
i also have squaretrade insurance just in case i drop it. not saying the roocase or similar would protect it from drops.
kvs678 said:
Thanks for the code
The more I look at it, the better this case seems. It's still a little bit pricey, but it seems to be worth it.
Do you know of any worthy alternatives to this case?
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I picked this case up at hhgregg for $49+tax and it's quite nice, though a bit overpriced since it probably only costs a couple of bucks to produce.
quocamole said:
after trying this:
rooCASE Slim-Fit
and
Samsung Galaxy Tablet Pouch
i went with the pouch.
the roocase was nice and slim but did take away from the wow!-it's-light-and-thin factor. i feel any of the cases that stay on the sgt will do that.
one of the main reasons i went with the sgt, like you, was for it's size and weight. every ipad2 owner (almost everyone in my family!) who has played with my sgt has mentioned how thin and light it is, prefaced with "wow!". i love using it naked!
i also have squaretrade insurance just in case i drop it. not saying the roocase or similar would protect it from drops.
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Yes, I have also looked into this option. It is an attractive alternative to the folio case, for sure.
The Samsung book case will probably be the thinnest option you'll find other than getting an invisible shield on the front and the back and then forgetting about a case completely. I have the book case and although it's got some functional challenges and it's over-priced, the build quality is superb and it actually adds to the aesthetic appeal of the Tab.
I got the roocase and this keeps the tablet pretty thin and light i love that case and i think it's a good buy for whoever wants to buy a thin slim case
Anyone here got the Samsung Book Cover case with the camera hole closer to the locking flap rather than the folding edge? I hate it how my device is upside down when in the 'typing' angle.
I have heard that the only way to overcome this issue is to put the Tab in the case upside down so that it would be right side up in the typing mode.
However, this would completely do away with the camera and headphone jack functionality and is therefore not a real solution.
So I am really torn. With my old phone I had a case originally, but I would swap batteries twice a day, plus I could never dock it in the car (since I had a dock made for my phone), or on my desk.
I am guessing with this phone I would not be switching batteries as regularly as I am now, but I still have the home/car dock issue. What do you guys think???
You can think of cases/screen protectors as insurance. In the end, it's up to you. But, one accident is all that is needed to ruin the phone.
I plan on getting a case, but my situation is going to be slightly different than your's. I have no issues with the dock situation.
Trust me, case up. I dropped my galaxy s3 and it smashed into tiny pieces. It wasn't insured so I was screwed.
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The phone will be too valuable for me to drop. I seem to drop them from time to time. I will have some kind of case (bought 2 already).
As far as the battery switching, with the 3100mAh batt and resonably long life as reports elsewhere, I think you won't be de-casing nearly as often.
My present iPhone (gasp) has an otter case. Taking apart the 2 part casing to change batts would really get old fast.
Once you drop a phone in a parking lot, you learn to slap a case on it as soon as possible.
Otterbox JUST came out with the iPhone 5 case this week (or maybe late last week). That is a longgggg time to not have a case if the same trend goes with the Note 2.
Samsung TPU Case
I grabbed one of the actual Samsung branded TPU cases. First time I've ever bought an OEM case. It's a very, very slick case. Feels nice in the hand, doesn't add bulk and has a raised from edge. It's a bit pricey at 30$ and the only complaint that I have right now is the AUX hole isn't that big so a bulky connector still means I have to remove it.
Other than that, the grey on grey looks glorious.
I have never cased my phones. I've always used a horizontal to carry the phone on my belt. My S and SII have both been dropped several times and the only issue I have had is scuffing and nicks on the edges. Amazingly they help up better than I would of thought. The hip case has always worked well for me and provides good protection. But once the phone is removed from the case it up to you to keep it protected.
I'm planning on picking up a note II and have picked up a horizontal case for mt belt and a case with a bumper around the edge and a flip cover. I'm afraid the case my make the phone a little thicker than I'd like and am looking for an additional case with a slim profile bet also covers the back and edges.
The note II being a large phone, with a little more weight and a large surface area I'm thinking a case would be a good idea. I'd say a nice minimalistic case that is easy to remove is the way to go.
I dont know if its already been informed here (i searched already) or maybe nobody noticed. But last night I was all happy! at last Otterbox has realeased Defender case for our galaxy note 10.1. It comes in all black and two tone gray and white (they called it glacier). So has anybody actually purchased it? Im in the process of getting it.
http://www.otterbox.com/Galaxy-Note-10.1-Defender-Series-Case/sam2-note-10-1,default,pd.html?dwvar_sam2-note-10-1_color=20&start=1&cgid=samsung-galaxy-note-10-cases
It's about time!
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Just bought mine today, I'll give an update as soon it arrive
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Could not believe my eyes when I went to their website! Had to verify here though. Have ordered mine too.
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I dont know if its already been informed here (i searched already) or maybe nobody noticed. But last night I was all happy! at last Otterbox has realeased Defender case for our galaxy note 10.1. It comes in all black and two tone gray and white (they called it glacier). So has anybody actually purchased it? Im in the process of getting it.
http://www.otterbox.com/Galaxy-Note-10.1-Defender-Series-Case/sam2-note-10-1,default,pd.html?dwvar_sam2-note-10-1_color=20&start=1&cgid=samsung-galaxy-note-10-cases
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It is built like a Mack truck and I can see why some folks like and need it but, I don't have kids and I pamper my Note 10.1 so for me........ The Otterbox is just to big, bulky, heavy and I think it cheapens the look of the Galaxy Note 10.1.
A 2 year extended warranty with drop protection and an inexpensive clear TPU Skin Cover Case is less money but hey I'm still looking for my perfect case.
Glad to hear that you found what you love for your Note 10.1.
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It is built like a Mack truck and I can see why some folks like and need it but, I don't have kids and I pamper my Note 10.1 so for me........ The Otterbox is just to big, bulky, heavy and I think it cheapens the look of the Galaxy Note 10.1.
A 2 year extended warranty with drop protection and an inexpensive clear TPU Skin Cover Case is less money but hey I'm still looking for my perfect case.
Glad to hear that you found what you love for your Note 10.1.
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Agree.
Too massive, too big, it's killing note's beauty.
Might be useful on some extreme trips but not for everyday use.
Finally. I'll wait for the review, but for now i will stick with my roocase business folio.
Thank God we have a tough case. I contacted Gumdrop Tech and they said that they were not making a case for the Note 10.1.
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Awesome.....Really need to get this case......Thanks a lot
I ordered one about a week ago an waiting on it to come in. I wish Seidio made cases for the Note 10.1 as well. I have one of their cases on my Note II and it offers the same dual-layer protection as the OtterBox, but in an all-around slimmer profile.
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Agree.
Too massive, too big, it's killing note's beauty.
Might be useful on some extreme trips but not for everyday use.
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I agree. Were I not in the military, I might opt for something a little less bulky and like one of the previous member's posts, I tend to baby mine as well; but I will say that although it about doubles the size of the tablet, it protects it well and is definitely the right fit for my active type lifestyle. I love it!!
I searched everywhere for recommendations for a case with OUT a cover. I wanted just a case that covered the back and as slim as possible and with some grip but NOT sticky. I took a chance and bought this case for my 9.7" because I'm new I can't post a link but search eBay for X-Line Shape Soft TPU Rubber Gel Case Cover For Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0"/9.7" the seller is hksanho I highly recommend it as it fits perfectly, is extremely well made (actually I'm shocked at how perfect the molding is) gives grip and is not sticky. I have a Gold Tab S2 and I bought the grey, it perfectly compliments it, further giving it the titanium look. Best of all it took only 6 days from time of order to delivery in Phoenix. I've only bought one or two things from directly from China and was extremely reticent to buy something I couldn't see or feel and not knowing if I'd ever actually get it in my lifetime LOL. Hopefully my post will help others and obviously I have no connection to the seller!
I agree
I purchased one of these cases for my Sony Z4 tablet quite a while ago; and it has been Fantastic! Super thin and fits Perfectly! I just bought one for my S2.
Thanks for finding the case. I was just trying to find out if the case was available for the Samsung - Really, I was!
Seems like the screen is the most vulnerable part. How does this kind of cover help?
KineticRider said:
I searched everywhere for recommendations for a case with OUT a cover
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After holding the tablet for a longer period of time i found the edges too hard. Based on your experiences would this cover solve this for me? Also if it would make the back of it a little less slippery that would be a bonus
yes -solves also these issues. thanxx for the tip, i ordered a black one these days. very pleased. feels like the light tablet in hands and covers perfectly my external charging pad, which allows wireless charging. very, very cool. for "expeditions" outside the house, i put the whole thing inside a book cover for protection, but at home the "minicase" is fine.
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Seems like the screen is the most vulnerable part. How does this kind of cover help?
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That's what tempered glass screen protectors are for, aren't they?
Also looking for the decent case with cover made by tpu or something. In germany there just a few available from which I already tried one but that one was not fitting well. Any tipps?
..this thread is about case "with out" cover ? - i bought my "x-line" at amazon.de, fittin' perfect..