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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.)

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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.

$10 TPU Case From eBay

Background
I buy exensive devices, but I never want to buy expensive or large cases for my devices. I personally believe cases wreck the look and feel of a device, so if I am going to get one, I go minimalistic as possible. This is where the TPU case comes in.
TPU cases are nice because they fit tightly around the device and do not add much thickness or weight. They are better than your typical rubber, plastic, or silicone because they do not attract dust and hair and whatnot, while also being much studier.
The main thing I wanted to do was find the cheapest case I could and this one came out to $10, which is much better than paying $80 for a Zenus Prestige, or a Melko for over $100. This case was $10 and had free expedited shipping from a US seller and got here in 2 days.
Now About the Case
It comes in different colors, like white, smoke, and black. I chose the smoke so you could still see through the back a little bit. When it arrived it was in a padded envelope which was fine. It fits my Tab 10.1 quite well with all of the cutouts for buttons, headphone jack, speakers, mic, and 30 pin directly centered over where they should be. The only issue I have is that it is a tiny bit loose on the long sides, probably due to the numerous cutouts. Even with that issue it seems well made and adds some protection against dings, scratches, and drops and it doesnt attract dirt and things like that when you set it down. For $10 you really can't go wrong.
This case is for people that want to keep the same overall shape of the device, but have a little protection. This and a screen protector would keep the device protected well. It is for people that do not want to deal with the flaps and folds from the stand cases and it is also for people that are cheap like me.
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Very good case for the price. I got a solid black one from amazon for 9 bucks.
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I got the same one in clear. Allows the androids to show through on my IO edition. I'll probably be selling them on tpu-cases.com in the near future.
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I wasn't sure about this case... but now that I se those pic i realize that it fit very nice. Thanks ill buy one too.

What vendor did you buy from?

jblaze5779 said:
What vendor did you buy from?
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I ended up getting this one with $2 ebay bucks off. I chose this one even though some were like $9 because this one had free expedited shipping and I wanted it for my trip. It came really fast.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...247046&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_2098wt_905

tghockey07 said:
I ended up getting this one with $2 ebay bucks off. I chose this one even though some were like $9 because this one had free expedited shipping and I wanted it for my trip. It came really fast.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...247046&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_2098wt_905
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Thank you, this case is exactly what I want. I was unsure what it would look like, but thanks to your pics I can see that it looks great. I'm buying one now.

I went ahead and ordered the tpu case. I hope it's much better than the **** gel case I ordered a couple weeks ago. That Chinese black gel case on ebay is low quality and poor fitment.

I use the same case for my tab I got a good deal on ebay with some high quality screen protectors included.
I also use a cheap neoprene case I bought from amazon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/SAMSUNG-P71...2C/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1310663987&sr=8-11
This is useful when transporting the Tab in the boot of my car and doubles as a stand if I roll it up and prop the Tab up on it.
TPU is definately the material of choice for this kind of case and the grip pattern at each end of the case make it easier to hold the Tab.
R

Love this case. The tab feels better holding. More grip for sure.

Just got mine today from ebay, i really love this. It feel so much better than having a naked tablet i just will never let my tab touch the ground lol

I got a black version from eBay and it arrived yesterday. Very nice because it's not see-thru, it's totally black and makes the Tab very stealthy... Build quality is good considering the price of $12 with free shipping.

w4rmk said:
I got a black version from eBay and it arrived yesterday. Very nice because it's not see-thru, it's totally black and makes the Tab very stealthy... Build quality is good considering the price of $12 with free shipping.
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Got the black one too but after seeing pics of the smoked one I felt like like i odered the wrong color !
But yea quality is very good for $12 !
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I do like this case and think I will go for this in the time being until incipio comes out with there silicyrilic case next month or so. How does the weight feel to it? Does it seem durable if it was dropped or banged around? I would like to be able to bring it anywhere outdoors and keep it protected fairly well.

dive_junkie76 said:
I do like this case and think I will go for this in the time being until incipio comes out with there silicyrilic case next month or so. How does the weight feel to it? Does it seem durable if it was dropped or banged around? I would like to be able to bring it anywhere outdoors and keep it protected fairly well.
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It doesn't add too much weight and it does seem to be quite durable. I haven't really dropped my Tab yet though and I plan on not doing it.

w4rmk said:
I got a black version from eBay and it arrived yesterday. Very nice because it's not see-thru, it's totally black and makes the Tab very stealthy... Build quality is good considering the price of $12 with free shipping.
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Could you maybe take some pictures of it?

tghockey07 said:
It doesn't add too much weight and it does seem to be quite durable. I haven't really dropped my Tab yet though and I plan on not doing it.
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Yeah I would think not but accidents do happen. Thanks for the info
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Could you maybe take some pictures of it?
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There should be a link on the first page to an ebay auction. They all look the same just different colors. If you find the link go to his store and look at the other colors or you could just search TPU case for samsung galaxy tab 10.1.

tghockey07 said:
Could you maybe take some pictures of it?
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Coming, when I get home in a couple of hours
Sent from my galaxy tab 10.1

I wanted to share these with everyone. This is the TPU Case I have. Its a little bit different design as far as the textured grip goes. The non-textured part is also clear instead of a matte finish like the case the OP has.
http://www.pyroskins.com/xda-share/p7510/TPU/
Sorry for the link, I didn't want to take the time to size all these.
Here is my same case next to the OP's case
Sorry for the poor quality phone pictures.

there you go, very good fit, not loose at all

[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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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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Can you please post the pictures? actually i already ordered one.

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

[UPDATE]11/26 Slim-fit case cover compared Kindle fire case and other accessories

[UPDATE]11/26 Slim-fit case cover compared and links:
Hey,all
I think maybe you are looking a right case for your KF.. I just some some links here:
Slim-fit case cover:
Black,PU leather case:
http://www.365gate.com/?product-109.html $14.7+$5.2 shipping
Genuine leather case with hand strap(Black Pink Green Charcoal Brown) :
http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Leathe...2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1322309465&sr=1-2 $44.99 free with super saver shipping
[UPDATE] 11/22 Folio case TPU Case buying links
Hey all I'm back
Fund some webstore has different cases for KF. Listed here to you to review:
Folio stand case cover:
365gate:http://www.365gate.com/?product-67.html $9.9 cost and $5.2 ship to worldwide
Aliexpress and DHgate: Most of them are bulk buy, I don't want to list here.
Ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PU-Leather-...ccessories&hash=item45fde7f83e#ht_2692wt_1037 $8.95 CA,U.S.A
Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Leathe...VI/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1321979011&sr=8-16
$9.95 I don't know the shipping cost..
http://www.amazon.com/splash-SAFARI...RCOS/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1321979011&sr=8-6
$7.65 don;t know the shipping cost
Will keep those update. You can also list the one you learned here to share!
Get a sample case today.
This is a custom case with card position and flap.
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I think Black and other colors will be better..

nice case，i am planning get one kindle fire

the sleeve looks nice. im looking for a tpu case

xjarl said:
Get a sample case today.
This is a custom case with card position and flap.
I think Black and other colors will be better..
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black also available
http://www.ebay.com/itm/150680790884?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
cute sleeve case
http://www.ebay.com/itm/150672895049?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Super cheesy and flimsy looking case. IMHO.
I'm hoping it will fit in my Nook Color case with 3 position Landscape stand. I'm pretty sure I can modify it to fit becuz I love that damn case and it cost me $35
Thanks for sharing though.

The Crazy On Digital case below via Amazon works great and looks sharp. It is for the Playbook, but fits the Fire perfectly.
http://www.amazon.com/CrazyOnDigita...VI/ref=sr_1_27?ie=UTF8&qid=1321643159&sr=8-27
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dkd711 said:
Super cheesy and flimsy looking case. IMHO.
I'm hoping it will fit in my Nook Color case with 3 position Landscape stand. I'm pretty sure I can modify it to fit becuz I love that damn case and it cost me $35
Thanks for sharing though.
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Try this... should work on the Fire and is currently on sale for $12:
http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Execu...F4/ref=sr_1_20?ie=UTF8&qid=1321643215&sr=8-20

Many cases come out within few weeks..

Keep udate going on..

Things to watch for in cases
One really important thing to be mindful of when buying a case is how close the case is to the home key popup button.
I have a Speck case I like except for one super annoying problem: the bottom of the holder is right on the edge of the screen so it makes it impossible to press the home popup key. You have to bend down the holder to make room for your finger. Granted the holder part is pretty thick, part of its function is to act as padding between the case and the cover.
Oh, and also make sure you can put the Fire in the case upside down because at least one app I tried doesn't properly rotate the screen so I have to put the Fire in upside down when using the case as a stand. I think a reverse opening case would actually be best but I've yet to see a "manga style" opening case.

I bought the PU case from ebay (as mentioned by the OP). I figured at $9 shipped it would just be an experiment.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PU-Leather-...ccessories&hash=item45fde7f83e#ht_2692wt_1037
I have to say it's not too bad. It seems to fit well, and the stand seems to work OK in both positions. I only really wanted it to travel with on the plane, and it won't be a permanent case, but for the price it does it's job. It has a magnet catch to close it, which isn't very strong, but does the job. It is also quite a low form factor, so it doesn't bulk up the overall thickness of the Fire too much.
Frankly, I prefer the feel of the kindle outside of a case, and with it being rubberized and made of Gorilla glass, I'm not too worried about scratching/marking. I just wipe it down with a damp cloth every few days.

sl0ttedpig said:
I bought the PU case from ebay (as mentioned by the OP). I figured at $9 shipped it would just be an experiment.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PU-Leather-...ccessories&hash=item45fde7f83e#ht_2692wt_1037
I have to say it's not too bad. It seems to fit well, and the stand seems to work OK in both positions. I only really wanted it to travel with on the plane, and it won't be a permanent case, but for the price it does it's job. It has a magnet catch to close it, which isn't very strong, but does the job. It is also quite a low form factor, so it doesn't bulk up the overall thickness of the Fire too much.
Frankly, I prefer the feel of the kindle outside of a case, and with it being rubberized and made of Gorilla glass, I'm not too worried about scratching/marking. I just wipe it down with a damp cloth every few days.
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When you fold the cover back, does it lay flat? I've seen some where it doesn't, so it leaves a space of say .5" or so on the side with the flap. I hope this is making sense, I'm tired. I want to get a case, but I don't want it to have that space on the side. I wish I could find the picture of it again to make myself clear. They never show pictures of the cases with the cover all the way folded back

I'm not sure what you mean, so here are some pictures of it in both positions. Does this help? Sorry, they aren't particularly good quality!

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I'm not sure what you mean, so here are some pictures of it in both positions. Does this help? Sorry, they aren't particularly good quality!
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Thanks for the pics. This is what I mean, I finally found a picture
See how on the side of the flap it doesn't actually sit flush, thus doubling the size that is held in that hand. An yes, I know thats for the touchpad, but just for reference.

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See how on the side of the flap it doesn't actually sit flush, thus doubling the size that is held in that hand. An yes, I know thats for the touchpad, but just for reference.
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Kind of like this?

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Kind of like this?
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Alright, at least it can lay flat, one more question haha, can it do the same at the fold closer to the fire also, if not, at least it can do it how you showed. Thanks for the pics, this will probably be what I go with now that I can finally see it from this angle, answering my question

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Alright, at least it can lay flat, one more question haha, can it do the same at the fold closer to the fire also, if not, at least it can do it how you showed. Thanks for the pics, this will probably be what I go with now that I can finally see it from this angle, answering my question haha
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Yeah, it can, but what that does is make the flap protrude maybe 3/4" out of the front. So there is no real optimal fully flat position that keeps to same form factor of the Kindle itself. Each position requires you to kind of mold it to sit there, but that is probably because it's new, and doesn't have a lot of give yet.
At the end of the day, it's $9 delivered, and for that money I believe it's a reasonably disposable purchase. I'd be pissed if I had paid $40-50 for a case and didn't like it! (although I suppose I could always take it back)

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Yeah, it can, but what that does is make the flap protrude maybe 3/4" out of the front. So there is no real optimal fully flat position that keeps to same form factor of the Kindle itself. Each position requires you to kind of mold it to sit there, but that is probably because it's new, and doesn't have a lot of give yet.
At the end of the day, it's $9 delivered, and for that money I believe it's a reasonably disposable purchase. I'd be pissed if I had paid $40-50 for a case and didn't like it! (although I suppose I could always take it back)
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You make a good point. Really as long as it sits flat, I'll be satisfied with it. Thanks for taking the time.

ROCK "Big City" Flip Case Review

As soon as I saw the OEM flip case from Samsung I knew it would be one of the first accessories for my new S3. Unfortunately after having read reviews of the case's questionable construction, coupled with the fact that I wasn't a huge fan of the integrated battery door, I figured I'd shop around for an alternative.
Thankfully that alternative came in the form of ROCK's Big City Flip case. With their "Quicksand" case has been a big hit amongst XDA'rs, I figured it was a no-brainer.
Warning: Picture Heavy:
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PROS:
*Texture is PHENOMENAL ! - The pictures really don't do it justice. ROCK claims the material is "Italian imported PU", (I suspect it's like a "Pleather", plastic-like leather) but whatever it is, it provides a great deal of grip but remains extremely soft to touch. An added bonus is the fact that the "dark blue" variant matches PERFECTLY with the S3 Pebble Blue version.
*Design is simple, elegant, and creative - Reverting back once more to the texture, I've never seen anything quite like it. It's almost reminiscent of a cascading waterfall. The inside is completely lined with a micro-fiber/felt-like material that ensures both the front and back of the device will remain scuff free. Not to mention the "cradle" for the actual phone hugs it in all the right places, ensuring it won't escape the case's clenches All ports, camera, light, and speaker portions are precisely cut and accessible, EXCEPT the volume rocker (at least when the case is closed); thankfully however the material on the spine of the case is soft to the touch, thus allowing you to press the volume rocker with ease.
*Reasonably priced - Similar cases run $25+, and given the reputation of ROCK and the quality of the case, I'd say it's nothing short of a great buy. Not to mention it comes with a screen protector and decorative lanyard. I managed to pick mine up via eBay for $16.88 shipped (note: I have yet to come across a seller not based out of China or Hong Kong).
CONS:
*Loose Frontt - Similar to the Samsung OEM Flip Case (along with a bevy of other similar products) the front portion of the case has no clip, magnet, or similar fastening feature. While not a particular deal killer for me, I'd rather not have the flap potentially swing to and fro every time I use the device. (Note: I plan on trying to add a magnetic strip to solve this in the near future).
*Top and Bottom Minimal Protection - I suspect ROCK took a cue from slim case designs when designing the "cradle" portion. Similar to slim cases, there seems to be a minimal amount of protection for the device on both the top and bottom portions of the case. Unfortunately I haven't tested a screen protector with the case on, but will update accordingly
*Tricky Using with One Hand - I assume this is a no-brainer for most who have used or plan on using these types of cases, but attempting to use the device cradled in this case with a single hand, proves more difficult then you might suspect. Most of this has to do with the spine of the case not sitting flush with the back when the front is flipped over. Not a total deal breaker for me, but possibly for some.
Overall I'm quite happy with the purchase!
Notes:
More info and pictures of the case here:
http://rockphone.cn/en/products_det...5&id=1400&year=0&month=0&pmenuid=0&pbrandid=0
Seller I purchased the device from (took about 9 days from China to the D.C. area):
http://myworld.ebay.com/samlink360/&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2754
You can attempt to check the validity of the case (apparently there are lot of ROCK case knockoffs floating around out there) but I haven't been able to get the page to display properly:
http://rockphone.cn/en/certification.asp

Nice! Think I'll be ordering a blue one
Thanks!
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Nice to have this as an option. I have the OEM white flip cover case and found I actually prefer that it's the battery cover and not adding more bulk with an overlay. Since the GS3 has a removeable back, I'm not at all worried about protecting it as if it gets scuffed, I'll just swap a new back on. In fact I just got my Touchstone chargers and backs so I'll be modding the back for inductive charging like shown in the other thread - something that some cases will hinder since it will add too much thickness.
I've been mulling over modding it so the flip is vertical instead of book-type, which sometimes annoys me as well when I'm holding it. I've found that the only time i really hate the flip cover is when I'm trying to take pictures, the flap gets in the way. Not sure how to mitigate that at all with a flip cover. In regards to the cover staying closed I have some super tiny neodymium magnets that should work to make it snap closed.
Would have been bad-ass if it worked as a smartcover on/off, but I guess Samsung maybe afraid of apple coming after them for copying again. I tried using the smartcover apps that use the light sensor for on/off but they just become annoying at turning the device off at random times for me.
Does this come in any other textures? I find the one pictured not to my taste and would rather have a grain instead of the wavy lines I see.

rEVOLVE said:
Does this come in any other textures? I find the one pictured not to my taste and would rather have a grain instead of the wavy lines I see.
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Actually ROCK does offer two additional flip-style cases.
One being similar to the Samsung OEM case, which has the back portion of the case serve as the battery cover. Colors vary for this version, and the texture looks a bit similar, just seems to trail in a horizontal pattern.
ROCK Elegant Side Flip - http://www.rockphone.cn/en/products...5&id=1478&year=0&month=0&pmenuid=0&pbrandid=0
The other offering has the front flat of the case flipping up and over the device. This case also seems to be constructed of a more traditional leather-like material, making it more smooth as far as pattern is concerned (can't seem to find a direct link on their site):
ROCK Flip Leather - http://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...tand-function-10pcs-lot/608303_600638683.html

Jubmasterflex said:
Actually ROCK does offer two additional flip-style cases.
One being similar to the Samsung OEM case, which has the back portion of the case serve as the battery cover. Colors vary for this version, and the texture looks a bit similar, just seems to trail in a horizontal pattern.
ROCK Elegant Side Flip - http://www.rockphone.cn/en/products...5&id=1478&year=0&month=0&pmenuid=0&pbrandid=0
The other offering has the front flat of the case flipping up and over the device. This case also seems to be constructed of a more traditional leather-like material, making it more smooth as far as pattern is concerned (can't seem to find a direct link on their site):
ROCK Flip Leather - http://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...tand-function-10pcs-lot/608303_600638683.html
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I bougt this for a fraction of the price. The rock is 100.00 and this one is less than 10.00
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005ZG080Q/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00

piiman said:
I bougt this for a fraction of the price. The rock is 100.00 and this one is less than 10.00
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005ZG080Q/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
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I only provided a link for photo reference, a single case really isn't $100, just a bulk order of 10...

Jubmasterflex said:
I only provided a link for photo reference, a single case really isn't $100, just a bulk order of 10...
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So where can you buy just one?

It should have had the quicksand back cover, this seems very slippy.

htcsnap93 said:
It should have had the quicksand back cover, this seems very slippy.
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Actually the texture and pattern make it INCREDIBLY tacky, which has made me overlook the front cover not having a fastening mechanism. It's also far easier to use with one hand after a few weeks of ownership (the fold has relaxed quite a bit). Honestly this has replaced my Elago slim fit case.

piiman said:
So where can you buy just one?
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Here - http://www.slickfans.com/rock-flip-...r_p1776.html?zenid=jd4kr1m397hmb6d249h940ggt0
More colors and variations of cases - http://www.slickfans.com/rock-case-for-galaxy-s3-rock-flip-leather-case-for-galaxy-s3_c261

I personally didn't really like this case, it seemed too bulky and the texture was just a bit too soft. It's significantly larger than the official case, because the back snaps on and doesn't replace the battery cover, and the material they use has a layer of cardboard sandwiched within.

I got this case a couple days ago for my white SIII. Love it so far.

I think i' over flip cases though. Just hard to use the phone with them.

ROCK has best cases ever!!!

I also bought the Rock "Big City" flip case and I am very pleased!
I made a video for you to see the case, with close ups! the texture is realy amazing.
In this video, I review two Rock cases, the first is the Flip case and the second is the well-known Quicksand!

thanks..just ordered the big city in blue!! this looks awesome
i effin hate my stupid samsung flip cover. I have honestly exchanged it about 6 times and each one has fallen apart....its a POS
QUICK QUESTION
Does the case extend 1mm or so beyond the top and bottom of the phone? it seems to be that way in the pictures..just curious
thanks!

ROCK Case is always get my breath,last time I got a Rock quicksand case for GS3,amazing case!!! what a pity they now stop to manufacture that case for the reason of a lot of knock-off ROCK case in market, so just cherish the copyright ROCK Quicksand! Instead, the ROCK forest case is also outstanding with its natural leaf design...
http://www.slickfans.com/side-flip-...rock-forest-protection-series-pink_p2164.html