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Budget metal bumper

I'm on a REALLY tight budget, and I've found this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Aluminum-Bu...VG/ref=sr_1_67?ie=UTF8&qid=1352551327&sr=8-67
Has somebody tried it before? Do the cover-buttons have a good response (is much more force needed to make them "click")? Any suggestions?

while it might provide a unique look to your phone, i'm not sure how much 'protection' a metal bumper will give.
once that aluminum meets concrete, it'll scratch/dent and it wont look as pretty.
I had an Element Case Vapor AR15-V when it was released for the iP4. I loved the look but it killed my reception..
I don't think/know if the S3 would fall victim to such an issue..

alt0160 said:
while it might provide a unique look to your phone, i'm not sure how much 'protection' a metal bumper will give.
once that aluminum meets concrete, it'll scratch/dent and it wont look as pretty.
I had an Element Case Vapor AR15-V when it was released for the iP4. I loved the look but it killed my reception..
I don't think/know if the S3 would fall victim to such an issue..
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The aesthetic side of it is of no importance for me. On the reception issue, it was reportedly due to the antenna being linked to a section of the metal frame the iPhones had, so no problem here regarding the S3 i pressume.

Myscha said:
After breaking the front glass of my SGSIII yesterday while wearing a silicone bumper, I'm going to buy a new glass (this one) on Amazon, but I think I need something stronger than silicone or TPU.
The thing is I'm on a REALLY tight budget, and I've found this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Aluminum-Bu...VG/ref=sr_1_67?ie=UTF8&qid=1352551327&sr=8-67
Has somebody tried it before? Do the cover-buttons have a good response (is much more force needed to make them "click")? Any suggestions? Please, halp, I don't want to go through the same ordeal again
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I have one in blue, it works good but is lose just like that so I put pieces of tape to make it tight on the phone n also helps it not scratch the bezel .. all the buttons are accessible with no problems
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jorgerangel159 said:
I have one in blue, it works good but is lose just like that so I put pieces of tape to make it tight on the phone n also helps it not scratch the bezel .. all the buttons are accessible with no problems
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I suppose you recommend it?
Edit: I've seen these (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Urban-Armor...3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1352595740&sr=1-3) around, and although they seem quite nice, they surpass my budget right now. Any cheaper version of sorts? I think composite could do the trick just as fine.

Does anybody know something similar to the Urban Armor Gear (cheaper and less fancy) that could be of use?

i've always wondered if those slide on thing in the front actually stays on properly or not... I kinda prefer to have the screw on type... i think it's kinda cool.. the only thing I worry about is I don't know if the camera lens would get scratched when i place it on the back.

mputtr said:
i've always wondered if those slide on thing in the front actually stays on properly or not... I kinda prefer to have the screw on type... i think it's kinda cool.. the only thing I worry about is I don't know if the camera lens would get scratched when i place it on the back.
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The sliding one I'd on there to good lol sometimes I can't even take it off and regarding that it might scratch the screen I haven't had that problem but then again I only use this case one the weekend
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mputtr said:
i've always wondered if those slide on thing in the front actually stays on properly or not... I kinda prefer to have the screw on type... i think it's kinda cool.. the only thing I worry about is I don't know if the camera lens would get scratched when i place it on the back.
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Screw on type? can you post a link to one of those so I can see what it is, please?

they're all expensive.
Draco Design
Sweet Armor s3
and this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Deluxe-...724&pid=100015&prg=1006&rk=1&sd=280995627053&
but it doesn't cover the power and volume button...

mputtr said:
they're all expensive.
Draco Design
Sweet Armor s3
and this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Deluxe-...724&pid=100015&prg=1006&rk=1&sd=280995627053&
but it doesn't cover the power and volume button...
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That link says it's 13~, but in Amazon UK all Dragon design cases I find are around 70€. Right now I've found this
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Otterbox-Co...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1352662906&sr=1-1

well. the otterbox is not a bumper as well, so that's up to you. i had the commuter for the htc DZ and while it is nice, it also doubled the size of the phone.
and yeah, i didn't say the nicer bumpers were cheap,. i said they were expensive.
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Finally received my case for my Note 10.1 :)

Hey everyone, so I finally received a case that I ordered (from DX.com) for my Note 10.1. It took about 2 weeks to get it and that's actually faster than I expected. So yea, I don't really like buying cases for like $30+, so I just searched on DX and found 2 cases that looked decent (to me). Came out to $21, I believe. Anyways, here are some pictures of one of them!
http://imgur.com/a/KTnqz#0
Like I said, I got another case, but it's just a soft TPU case. There's nothing really special about it
Here are the links to the cases I got if anyone is interested:
Protective PC + Fiber Case for Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 - Black
Protective TPU Soft Back Case for Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 - Black

look nice is it good with fiber case
i have tried 3 times now to order from dx but out of stock everytime
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Is it a good case? Also, is it slim? I'm using the Poetic right now, but it's kind of.. bulky. I like it somewhat, but now I can't see how pretty my white Samsung is.. :/

fischerben said:
look nice is it good with fiber case
i have tried 3 times now to order from dx but out of stock everytime
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Yea, it seems pretty good so far. However, I didn't get it for amazing protection, I got it for minor protection to protect it from scratches and stuff when I put it in my book bag.
asdfuogh said:
Is it a good case? Also, is it slim? I'm using the Poetic right now, but it's kind of.. bulky. I like it somewhat, but now I can't see how pretty my white Samsung is.. :/
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Yep, it's very slim. I'll take some pictures of its profile tomorrow and upload them.

Well, it deemed pretty difficult taking pictures with the lighting that I had, so I decided to whip out the good ol' ruler. So the Note 10.1 itself seems to be about 0.9cm. With the case and the cover covering the screen, it's about 1.3cm. Without the cover covering the case, it's about 1.1cm. So yea, all in all, it adds a little less than 0.5cm.

This case looks nice and clean but one big question. Do the cover stay close? and if it does by what means. By looking at the photos it seems that it doesn't stay close and it just flaps over.

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This case looks nice and clean but one big question. Do the cover stay close? and if it does by what means. By looking at the photos it seems that it doesn't stay close and it just flaps over.
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Yep, it uses magnets to stay closed.

I got this one and I really like it. It folds back well so it fits in the charger stand I got. I think it's very similar to yours.

CASz said:
I got this one and I really like it. It folds back well so it fits in the charger stand I got. I think it's very similar to yours.
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Nice, that looks nice as well. I never really liked those types of stands though

I've had both styles. This one just has the one bend and the 3 ridges. Yours may be lighter
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clee290 said:
Yep, it uses magnets to stay closed.
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i was going to buy one after reading your post but the fact that it has magnets worries me... read some negative reviews on cases with magnets. any thoughts?

wyou2 said:
i was going to buy one after reading your post but the fact that it has magnets worries me... read some negative reviews on cases with magnets. any thoughts?
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So far, I haven't had any issues. From what I've heard, the official Samsung case for the Note 10.1 uses magnets as well, so I don't think they'd use magnets if there were serious negative effects.

I like the look of this one. can you please confirm if there have been any issues with or affects from the magnets?
anyone others tried this case?
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I ordered one of these and it just arrived today. For $14 it's ok. I don't know what it's made out of but it kind of stinks, hopefully that goes away. For $14 it's an ok case. It's not as nice as the Moko case I had for my Nexus 7 though, which was only about $10 more. Anyway, thanks to the OP for brining the case to my attention, it will server me well for now.

CASz said:
I got this one and I really like it. It folds back well so it fits in the charger stand I got. I think it's very similar to yours.
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what Pen is that?

Slate 7 pen. Very comfortable in hand.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006WAPM78/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
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Thin Cover Like iPad

Looking for some help. I've looked in many many places but haven't found a cover like the magnetic cover iPad users have. Is there such a cover for the Note 10.1? Looking for the thinnest cover I can find.
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The thinnest cover will still be thicker than the iPad because we don't have the magnetic hinge that would allow only the front cover..
The Samsung cover is remarkably thin, but doesn't stay closed.
There are several trifold covers that have a back that then clips onto the corners of the table with a cut out for the pen., several ship from Hong Kong. Some on eBay, some on Amazon.com the stock is constantly changing.
I ended up getting one that is advertised ads unless thin by mistake. It uses an adhesive to stick to the back of the pad. I really DON'T like that. It also makes removing the pen difficult. Plus it doesn't have a slot to charge the tab without opening the cover. I had to cut one.
It has a fold over flap so that it doesn't open accidentally, but the cover is very floppy. I've only been using it a few weeks, but it just doesn't feel that solid.
In the end I'll probably go with a knockoff Samsung if I can find one that stays closed.
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Agree with the above...the thinnest and sexiest is probably the Samsung magnetic book cover. I wasn't fond of it at first, but I've been using it over my i-Blason lately (which is also very nice but is no where near as thin). Lack of magnet to hold cover closed is really not an issue for me. If I am holding it it stays shut.
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Guess I'll go for the Samsung cover .. hope it stays closed.

If you're going to buy a magnetic cover you should get the samsung one. Most other ones will probably cause problems with your wacom digitizer if the magnets get too close while you're using it.

I bought the Samsung white cover for £31 on Amazon, it just finishes the look of my tablet, love it. Jim

Samsung white cover with magnets works for me, I think that it can't have a magnetic closer option because it would interfere with the Wacom digitizer.
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mrbkkt1 said:
Samsung white cover with magnets works for me, I think that it can't have a magnetic closer option because it would interfere with the Wacom digitizer.
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That may be, but just one more thin flap around the back would solve that. Some of the knock offs have just that.
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deecee52 said:
That may be, but just one more thin flap around the back would solve that. Some of the knock offs have just that.
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I actually hate that flap.
Maybe a static cling strip would do well, I should play with it to see.
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mrbkkt1 said:
I actually hate that flap.
Maybe a static cling strip would do well, I should play with it to see.
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I can understand that. I have one that folds as part of the tri fold stand so much of time I don't know its there.
Static cling would be great. Keep us posted.
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Try looking at the Anymode cases WEBSITE
I have one and I like it a lot, seems to give decent protection and is wafer thin

AGxM said:
Try looking at the Anymode cases WEBSITE
I have one and I like it a lot, seems to give decent protection and is wafer thin
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Which one you have? They look interesting. Not sure how some of them on their site hold onto the tablet...
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I have also ordered one online. The "vip" model. I am expecting it to arrive tomorrow together with the GNote 10.1. I will post pictures with the Note with the case on and off so you can evalutate if this one is ok for you or not

My Note should arrive tomorrow and i'll pretty soon get a cover for it. I really dislike Samsungs build quality, i could scratch the whole back of it in one day i guess .. Like many did with the S3. My Motorola razr i doesn't even show a scratch even if it has been dropped by my girlfriend once and i don't handle it too careful.
I think i'll go with the Samsung Diary cover. I don't want my tablet to be bulky just because the manufacturer can't use proper materials and i'm too afraid of scratching it. But the fact that it won't stay closed is a major drawback, seems like i won't get the allround case i need. I think i'll have a look if i can get the Anymode I-Band case in Germany, at least this one looks good in my opinion.

crazyondigital
I bought one from crazyondigital on amazon. had it for months and am pretty happy. it handles portrait and landscape. on amazon and inexpensive.

AGxM said:
Try looking at the Anymode cases WEBSITE
I have one and I like it a lot, seems to give decent protection and is wafer thin
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Is it only possible for people in the U.K. to order those cases or am I missing something? I can't order any of the products on the website....
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rmeulendijk said:
Is it only possible for people in the U.K. to order those cases or am I missing something? I can't order any of the products on the website....
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Sorry, found it!!

savvacon said:
Looking for some help. I've looked in many many places but haven't found a cover like the magnetic cover iPad users have. Is there such a cover for the Note 10.1? Looking for the thinnest cover I can find.
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The Samsung Book Cover is about the closest to the smart cover. However I have an iPad 3 also and that smart cover is dangerous... It is really slick and if you are not really careful it will detach itself...

Have you tried this case? http://www.amazon.de/Stilgut-Origin...5PZW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1361754356&sr=8-2

deecee52 said:
The thinnest cover will still be thicker than the iPad because we don't have the magnetic hinge that would allow only the front cover..
The Samsung cover is remarkably thin, but doesn't stay closed.
There are several trifold covers that have a back that then clips onto the corners of the table with a cut out for the pen., several ship from Hong Kong. Some on eBay, some on Amazon.com the stock is constantly changing.
I ended up getting one that is advertised ads unless thin by mistake. It uses an adhesive to stick to the back of the pad. I really DON'T like that. It also makes removing the pen difficult. Plus it doesn't have a slot to charge the tab without opening the cover. I had to cut one.
It has a fold over flap so that it doesn't open accidentally, but the cover is very floppy. I've only been using it a few weeks, but it just doesn't feel that solid.
In the end I'll probably go with a knockoff Samsung if I can find one that stays closed.
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As in update: I received a very cheap trifold magnetic cover that I ordered off of eBay similar to this. http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=200899933118&index=6&nav=SEARCH&nid=87359384600
So far it is working fine. It has magnets to keep closed and my pen works fine for drawing.
It has volume, power and charging ports and buttons exposed and you can easily remove your pen. The only thing I wanted exposed was the headphone jack, but a simple hole punch fixed that. Certainly cheap enough.
Now for the warning. The stick on cases are much worse than I expected. They are stuck on pretty much permanently, so switching cases for different activities was not possible. I do that to have a keyboard sometimes. Now the really bad part, the adhesive is strong enough that you can separate the back from the tablet if you are not careful.
I did just that. Nothing breaks, the back of the tablet it's very flexible, but it is a real bear to get back together. Let's just say I know more about the inside off the tab than I would want to this stage in the warranty.
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deecee52 said:
As in update: I received a very cheap trifold magnetic cover that I ordered off of eBay similar to this. http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=200899933118&index=6&nav=SEARCH&nid=87359384600
So far it is working fine. It has magnets to keep closed and my pen works fine for drawing.
It has volume, peer ands charging exposed ands you can easily remove your own. The only thing I wanted exposed was the headphone jack, but a simple hole punch fixed that. Certainly cheap enough.
Now for the warning. The stick on cases are much worse than I expected. They are stuck on pretty much permanently, so switching cases for different activities was not possible. I do that to have a keyboard sometimes. Now the really bad part, the adhesive is strong enough that you can separate the back from the tablet off you are not careful.
I did just that. Nothing breaks, the back of the tablet it's very flexible, but it is a real bear to get back together. Let's just say I know more about the inside off the tab than I would want to this stage in the warranty.
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Can you post some pics with the case

Magnets on cases

Really confused about this one. Ive read alot that the magnets on some cases a causing touch screen issues. Is there any truth to this? I just ordered a Poetic Slimline for my tab 3 and now im concerned. Didnt pa y much for it so no big deal if I don't use it. I see the Samsung oem case also has magnets. What should I do? Thanks !!
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jmlape said:
Really confused about this one. Ive read alot that the magnets on some cases a causing touch screen issues. Is there any truth to this? I just ordered a Poetic Slimline for my tab 3 and now im concerned. Didnt pa y much for it so no big deal if I don't use it. I see the Samsung oem case also has magnets. What should I do? Thanks !!
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I am no expert but the magnet cases dont affect my devices at all..... All I can think of is that on my old pc monitors if you put a magnet near the screen it would go all rainbowy lol. But magnet cases are used verrrrrry often like on some galaxies and ipads, the magnet in the case usually unlocks the phone when you open the lid of the case. I :fingers-crossed:shouldnt think you need to worry lol

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jmlape said:
Really confused about this one. Ive read alot that the magnets on some cases a causing touch screen issues. Is there any truth to this? I just ordered a Poetic Slimline for my tab 3 and now im concerned. Didnt pa y much for it so no big deal if I don't use it. I see the Samsung oem case also has magnets. What should I do? Thanks !!
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gagan313 said:
I am no expert but the magnet cases dont affect my devices at all..... All I can think of is that on my old pc monitors if you put a magnet near the screen it would go all rainbowy lol. But magnet cases are used verrrrrry often like on some galaxies and ipads, the magnet in the case usually unlocks the phone when you open the lid of the case. I :fingers-crossed:shouldnt think you need to worry lol
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Your average, everyday magnet is not going to cause trouble. As mentioned plenty of cases use them.
Where you will have issues is the larger, more powerful magnets. I work with some really powerful ones that will most assuredly cause you issues.

Theres ur answer mate :laugh::highfive::highfive::highfive::laugh::victory::laugh:

jmlape said:
Really confused about this one. Ive read alot that the magnets on some cases a causing touch screen issues. Is there any truth to this? I just ordered a Poetic Slimline for my tab 3 and now im concerned. Didnt pa y much for it so no big deal if I don't use it. I see the Samsung oem case also has magnets. What should I do? Thanks !!
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Magnets DO affect touchscreens. I had a magnetic closure case on my Note N7000 and found a dead spot on the screen that wouldn't register the S Pen. I cut the magnet out but the problem remained.
I bought a Note 3 recently and bought a magnetic closure case as they we're the only ones with the wallet/stand style that I like. The magnet was only near the screen for a few seconds whilst I got my knife to cut it out. I thought that it would be fine. It isn't! I have another touch screen S Pen dead spot.
I don't know if it will have any effect on phones without an S Pen, I just thought I'd pass on the warning.

Anyone worried about magnet ruining digitizer?

I just received the Moko case and it has a magnet that turns our device on and off. But I've heard talks of the magnets ruining the digitizers.
I don't understand how this can happen if the Samsung covers have magnets in addition to our tablets having a setting to interact with magnets. Perhaps it depends on what the magnet is rated at?
Could anyone share or educate me on any risk I have using the Moko case that has a magnet?

SlimJ87D said:
I just received the Moko case and it has a magnet that turns our device on and off. But I've heard talks of the magnets ruining the digitizers.
I don't understand how this can happen if the Samsung covers have magnets in addition to our tablets having a setting to interact with magnets. Perhaps it depends on what the magnet is rated at?
Could anyone share or educate me on any risk I have using the Moko case that has a magnet?
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Uh... I just ordered a Moko case with that feature and now I'm beginning to worry... Hopefully someone will post saying, "No, it won't affect the digitizer at all because (insert reliable information)."

they say it can, but won't if properly shielded. I don't know who "they" are but they lurk around these here internets. I haven't had any problems yet on my note 8 with a poetic case.

Interfering... could be. Ruining seems unlikely to mee. See the discussion in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2288809
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I just got this case too. There's only supposed to be 1 magnet, right? Also, is there some way to position the stand to hold the tablet in more than 1 position? Thanks.

haterbait said:
I just got this case too. There's only supposed to be 1 magnet, right? Also, is there some way to position the stand to hold the tablet in more than 1 position? Thanks.
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There's 2 magnets and you can use it in 2 position but one of them puts the tablet upside down
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ChrisNee1988 said:
There's 2 magnets and you can use it in 2 position but one of them puts the tablet upside down
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Place the tablet upside-down? Ahh! I see now. You just blew my mind! So there's not supposed to be a magnet on the upper left corner? I feel a indentation there, and it would probably help hold the cover closed, but nothings there. Thanks for the help. As simple as flipping the tablet over is, I might not have realized it for days.

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Place the tablet upside-down? Ahh! I see now. You just blew my mind! So there's not supposed to be a magnet on the upper left corner? I feel a indentation there, and it would probably help hold the cover closed, but nothings there. Thanks for the help. As simple as flipping the tablet over is, I might not have realized it for days.
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I don't have a magnet there either

I was afraid of this problem as well and I also just received the Moko case. The first thing I did once I got the case was remove the magnets using an exacto knife. There are 5 in total. There are 4 rectangular magnets where the case flap and the case touch (2 on the edge of the case flap and 2 on the edge of the case itself). I presume they are there for keeping the case closed. Then in the center of the case flap there is a round magnet which I assume is used for the actual wake/sleep feature.
I understand removing the magnets was a little extreme but I only plan to use this case until there is an otterbox defender case made available for it.

ikecomp said:
I was afraid of this problem as well and I also just received the Moko case. The first thing I did once I got the case was remove the magnets using an exacto knife. There are 5 in total. There are 4 rectangular magnets where the case flap and the case touch (2 on the edge of the case flap and 2 on the edge of the case itself). I presume they are there for keeping the case closed. Then in the center of the case flap there is a round magnet which I assume is used for the actual wake/sleep feature.
I understand removing the magnets was a little extreme but I only plan to use this case until there is an otterbox defender case made available for it.
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I'll probably wind up doing this too. I'm waiting for the Zenus case.

Aren't you guys acting a bit paranoid when even cutting the magnets out of the case. I yet have to find the fist discussion thread or post in which someone confirms permanent damage. And I did quite some extensive googling on the subject. So just post the sites/threads or stop scaring each other.
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Did you not read the 4th post of people showing the note 8.0 with dead spots where they can't write?
I had the note 8.0 though and from my memory since it didn't have options and settings to utilize a magnetic cover I think that is the reason why some note 8.0 are getting messed up.
I don't know what will happen but that's why I have a free 2 year warranty so I don't really care.
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SlimJ87D said:
Did you not read the 4th post of people showing the note 8.0 with dead spots where they can't write?
I had the note 8.0 though and from my memory since it didn't have options and settings to utilize a magnetic cover I think that is the reason why some note 8.0 are getting messed up.
I don't know what will happen but that's why I have a free 2 year warranty so I don't really care.
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LOL, the fourth post is actually mine. I've been reading through that entire thread, but so far there's actually no-one having actual *permanent* damage to the digitizer as a result from using a magnetic cover.

uiterlix said:
Interfering... could be. Ruining seems unlikely to mee. See the discussion in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2288809
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Interesting read.
Wacom says no permanent damage is caused by magnets, but it could very well be that parts of your device can be magnetized and with that the problem would be (at least) somewhat permanent.

uiterlix said:
LOL, the fourth post is actually mine. I've been reading through that entire thread, but so far there's actually no-one having actual *permanent* damage to the digitizer as a result from using a magnetic cover.
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Oh, my mistake lol.
I'm actually not that worried, not enough to cut out the magnets in my moko. I have an extra year warranty with my CC provider and by the end of that warranty, I'm sure I'll be getting the 2016 edition.

SlimJ87D said:
Did you not read the 4th post of people showing the note 8.0 with dead spots where they can't write?
I had the note 8.0 though and from my memory since it didn't have options and settings to utilize a magnetic cover I think that is the reason why some note 8.0 are getting messed up.
I don't know what will happen but that's why I have a free 2 year warranty so I don't really care.
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If I read that post in the referenced thread right - those "dead spots" were not a demonstration of permanent damage. The poster mentions placing the screen next to the magnets in the folio to achieve that effect.

ikecomp said:
I was afraid of this problem as well and I also just received the Moko case. The first thing I did once I got the case was remove the magnets using an exacto knife. There are 5 in total. There are 4 rectangular magnets where the case flap and the case touch (2 on the edge of the case flap and 2 on the edge of the case itself). I presume they are there for keeping the case closed. Then in the center of the case flap there is a round magnet which I assume is used for the actual wake/sleep feature.
I understand removing the magnets was a little extreme but I only plan to use this case until there is an otterbox defender case made available for it.
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Could you post pictures of where those magnets are located? I'm going to cut mine out as well. Zenus will start shipping at the end of November so I'd rather play it safe and just get rid of the magnets.
Update. I got out the magnets. The circular magnet was partially covered by the card flap for anyone else interested.