Zenus vs Noreve case ($44 vs $57 US) - Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories

Looking for some feed back here...... both are at rock bottom prices but the Noreve is real leather,the Zenus looks really good but no charging port cutout..... Which one of these two cases would you get if you were looking for a new case??????. Or ... Do you have a better choice.
I have seen the Zenus Novel Lettering Diary for $44.00 US http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ku3GNVY9hdo&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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And the Noreve Tradition Leather Case for $57.00 US http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=XaAy-68NSnQ
Thanks

I have a black Zenus and I'm very happy ! The finition is not very perfect but good.
The tablette is note center into case, I see just one speaker, but it's very very beautifull !

Silver-Virus said:
I have a black Zenus.............. I see just one speaker
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Does the flap that you tuck under the tablet to hold your Note 10.1 in look odd and feel odd when holding the case??
I think the tablet not being centered in the case and one speaker being covered may be a deal breaker for me.
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I have a Noreve Tradition Leather Case and i like

Where would one get the Zenus for only $44 US? On their website, these cases are $79 - and that's what Amazon.com has them for too. Or the Noreve for only $57? That lists as 79.99 euro which converts to 107 US. (If I am missing a great sale for either, please let me know!!!!)

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Where would one get the Zenus for only $44 US? On their website, these cases are $79 - and that's what Amazon.com has them for too. Or the Noreve for only $57? That lists as 79.99 euro which converts to 107 US. (If I am missing a great sale for either, please let me know!!!!)
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The prices always vary but here is a link to Noreve for $58.49 http://www.mobilefun.com/36191-noreve-tradition-leather-case-for-samsung-galaxy-note-101.htm
The Zenus at the time of my post was on ebay for $44.00 delivered from a US seller but they have since sold out. Next best price that I see is here @ $63.90 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brown-Samsu...es_Covers_Keyboard_Folios&hash=item35c05b5549.
I have a tip for you..... if you want a Noreve other than the one listed in my link above you can do what I did and email them asking if they have any B stock or discounted cases. They were very nice and sent me a discount code, I think it brought price down to 77 bucks or so but I never ordered as I thought that was still to much money.
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kkretch said:
The prices always vary but here is a link to Noreve for $58.49 http://www.mobilefun.com/36191-noreve-tradition-leather-case-for-samsung-galaxy-note-101.htm
The Zenus at the time of my post was on ebay for $44.00 delivered from a US seller but they have since sold out. Next best price that I see is here @ $63.90 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brown-Samsu...es_Covers_Keyboard_Folios&hash=item35c05b5549.
I have a tip for you..... if you want a Noreve other than the one listed in my link above you can do what I did and email them asking if they have any B stock or discounted cases. They were very nice and sent me a discount code, I think it brought price down to 77 bucks or so but I never ordered as I thought that was still to much money.
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Awesome!! Thanks for the info. I've been struggling with finding a "quality" case without spending a fortune. On my Galaxy Tab Plus, I have a Fintie case that looks great. However all of the ones that I've received for the 10.1 have had various flaws. I'm kind of picky. I'm the one who goes through all of the whatever in a store to find just the right one. (Drives the hubs nuts. Can't be helped, I just want the perfect whatever.)

Well, I also have a black zenus and I'm very satisfied with it. Note is centered, both speakers are not covered and it is protected very good in my opinion. Plus it has a pen holder which can hold the Bamboo Feel Note 10.1 edition perfectly. Ah yes, it looks awesome, too!^^ I can definetly recommend this case. The only downside is the stand which can be adjusted only in two positions.

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Galaxy Note Aluminum Bumper Case

Found these images from a Taiwan forum, bumper is probably made in China and I do not know where you can buy it. No idea on the price either.
Hopefully it will hit eBay soon.
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WOW!!! hope itll be widely available...
Akiba 80usd shipped by ems!! Several color to choose from!!
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Yeaaa good news
It cost 150.00 Yuan - 21$
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Lol thats china knock offs…if you search akiba in google…you'll find they range at $60 and above!!
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Yeaaa good news
It cost 150.00 Yuan - 21$
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The gunmetal one looks really good. It's just sad that those "kock off" brand of akiba only sells in black or pure silver on ebay (for the S2).
I think It'll be the same for the note.
Personally I am awaiting the sweet-armor case (with grained aluminium finish, much cleaner than akiba or SZLF) for the note since the SGS2 one looked so good but was available only too late : http://www.ebay.com/itm/METAL-ALUMI...sesPouches&hash=item2c606a0c73#ht_4478wt_6358
Of course that is only if the VERUS flip leather case does dissapoint me
looks brilliant, perfect way to protect from a drop and genuinely not add extra bulk
there needs one that can accomodate the flip case...
wooo that looks awesome.
lexi250 said:
Found these images from a Taiwan forum, bumper is probably made in China and I do not know where you can buy it. No idea on the price either.
Hopefully it will hit eBay soon.
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hi, do u have a link to the Taiwanese forum? Thanks
lexi250 said:
Found these images from a Taiwan forum, bumper is probably made in China and I do not know where you can buy it. No idea on the price either.
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Nice. Looks like it doesn't add much bulk. Would really help prevent accidental pressing of volume rocker and on/off button.
The way it looks, there is no cut, no open gap. How are you going to install on the phone? I think it looks good but only concept, not doable.
^^
Anyway, saw it available on eBay. Search for "Luxury Metal Aluminum Case".
Totally a AkiBa 3C case knockoff, I wonder if they put any protective liner inside the case to protect the phone from rubbing against the aluminum case.
I'll wait for AkiBa 3C case instead.
Chinese knock-off eh...
item . taobao . com/ item.htm?spm=1104a9vW.1-b23qr.3-4SJBLc&id=13870303589
150 HKD ~ 20 Bucks , care to give it a try ? I can't post a link yet , so would you please
Dannyboy2609 said:
Chinese knock-off eh...
item . taobao . com/ item.htm?spm=1104a9vW.1-b23qr.3-4SJBLc&id=13870303589
150 HKD ~ 20 Bucks , care to give it a try ? I can't post a link yet , so would you please
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http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=1104a9vW.1-b23qr.3-4SJBLc&id=13870303589
Well hopefully some seller will sell it on Ebay! I'm really interested to get on...but only via Ebay.
Final5k said:
Well hopefully some seller will sell it on Ebay! I'm really interested to get on...but only via Ebay.
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yeah, I worry about buying from site like that...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Luxury-...ccessories&hash=item336f80297d#ht_2679wt_1321
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Luxury-...ccessories&hash=item336f80297d#ht_2679wt_1321
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Youch.. nice little profit margin there
That about a 3rd more expensive.
(good find though, ta)
**Edit, interesting. it's not the same brand/manufacture/model of case...
The original one:
The one on ebay:
The image from ebay is galaxy s2 case.

CaseMate Barely There ALTERNATIVE. Cheap.

After hearing feedback that the Barely There Case was found not an exact fit I thought I'd try out an alternative. I decided on the Hard Hybrid Back Case which can be found on ebay for less than £3. I also bought the even cheaper (99p) S-line for comparison.
The S-line I found easy to fit and remove, it had more protection on the top and bottom but it felt and looked cheap. The buttons were also covered with plastic which I didn't like.
The Hybrid case is very much styled like the CaseMate Barely There case but fits better, it's very snug and snaps over the Nexus. Getting it off can take a couple attempts. It has cut outs for both buttons which I prefer and has a nice grippy feel. Here are a couple pics:
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I wanna buy one! link?
manningfan10 said:
I wanna buy one! link?
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Item No. 290637352773 on eBay.
Will this fit the extended battery?
Don't like how the bottom isn't covered.
detonation said:
Don't like how the bottom isn't covered.
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Agreed. What's the point of having a case if it doesn't cover all the edges?
On a side note, OP - would you mind sharing the settings widget you are using? I like that the background is transparent.
AH i ordered a bunch of the hybrid cases off ebay. they are feel really nice! the only thing i dislike is how incredibly frustrating it is to take it off >:| (yes i swap cases often to keep the look fresh) but I have a white one and a dark purple one. as well as a S-line case. the S-line case feels nice but kinda bulky ><
each of my cases are like $2-$3
i'll post pictures of the white one once it arrives >> (two week shipping from HK)
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Agreed. What's the point of having a case if it doesn't cover all the edges?
On a side note, OP - would you mind sharing the settings widget you are using? I like that the background is transparent.
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Could be SwitchPro.
Case looks pretty nice. Currently using Otterbox Defender or whatever and it's comically huge.
Looks like a nice case, was going to ask if it would fit the LTE nexus but it looks like the seller doesn't ship to the states :/
LosAngeles said:
Looks like a nice case, was going to ask if it would fit the LTE nexus but it looks like the seller doesn't ship to the states :/
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u have to look around. all of the sellers based in Hong Kong would be willing to sell to the states. however, alot of the EU based sellers wont. it took me a good 20 minutes to find a white hybrid case that could be shipped to the US

Speck CandyShell Case for Galaxy Note

Just in case everyone hasn't seen it Speck has released their CandyShell case for the Galaxy Note and it's supposed to be available at the AT&T store:
https://www.speckproducts.com/smartphone-cases/samsung/candyshell-for-galaxy-note.html
Its also available here:
http://www.amazon.com/Speck-CandyShell-Samsung-GT-N7000-SGH-i717/dp/B0076R36KQ
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Wow, that's a nice case! I'd be interested in it Maybe after a review or two.
Check out the brief review at Amazon
Hi,
Check out the brief review at Amazon. Sounds good. Looks like a nice mixture of a thin case with a nice lip. I went ahead and placed my order from Amazon via Wireless Everything. I called them. They said they were selling the retail box version and that their standard shipping includes USPS First Class. I just recieved an email stating that it has shipped.
I'm going to get the Case-Mate Tough Case also went it comes out. Who knows though, maybe this one is overall a more stylish and functional case because of how thin it is.
AC
with the disappearance of the Anymode bumper case, this looks the closest to what i want. thanks for sharing!
edit: i ordered it
It is certainly a nice case. Maybe I'll order one too. But I really wanted a tough case because I've had experience with that case and I know it to be a good one. Hmmm... decisions decisions. Hopefully when you guys get one you can upload some more pictures and your personal opinions.
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I got the one like in the picture today with my note. Its a nice case for sure. Buttons are still easy to push and use. Its worth it.
I don't know if this is a legit site, but here's the case for almost half the price.
http://www.theaccessoryking.com/spe...7/galaxy-note-candyshell-case-gray-black.html
I have NO idea if it's a legit site. So.... if anyone know is the accessory king website is real, then let me know! hehe. Seems like a decent deal
Thats alot. Mine was free
Plus the car charger. And another BT headset! Sometimes it pays to go to the store.
I love this case. Got it on my international note. Fits perfectly.
zkyevolved said:
I don't know if this is a legit site, but here's the case for almost half the price.
http://www.theaccessoryking.com/spe...7/galaxy-note-candyshell-case-gray-black.html
I have NO idea if it's a legit site. So.... if anyone know is the accessory king website is real, then let me know! hehe. Seems like a decent deal
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This stays there.
"Please note that this item is not a genuine manufacturer accessory."
I'm using Capdase jelly case, which is good enough for me
emo99 said:
This stays there.
"Please note that this item is not a genuine manufacturer accessory."
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Where do you see that?
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I even pressed control-F and put "please" and it doesn't bring up anything (not like there was a lot of text).
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Where do you see that?
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http://www.theaccessoryking.com/sam...17-galaxy-note-accessories.html#cases-pouches
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http://www.theaccessoryking.com/sam...17-galaxy-note-accessories.html#cases-pouches
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I think they just mean it is not made by Samsung
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Fired off an email, I'll post what they say. But I must agree, that I believe that they mean that it's not made by Samsung. On the item description it does say that it's genuine. Oh well, I'll see It seems like it's a good deal! hehe.
for anyone who is so inclined, the white/pink version is $10 less at amazon (and $5 less shipping to canada). that's what i got.
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Fired off an email, I'll post what they say. But I must agree, that I believe that they mean that it's not made by Samsung. On the item description it does say that it's genuine. Oh well, I'll see It seems like it's a good deal! hehe.
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I ordered a white and pink for my white Note. A bit girlish but dont want a black case for my white phone
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I received mine today, and it's wonderful. The only thing I would comment on is that the hard back makes it easy to slide around. Only having it face-down will keep it from slipping.
why is it $40
Those are really good for protection. I just wish they made a while and grey colored case.
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[REVIEW][VIDEO] Belkin Case - Grip Sheer for Samsung Galaxy S3 (SIII)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLkdA78gMfM
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I had the idea that for once I'd keep a device sleek and sexy vs throwing a huge case on it. Often I go on trips with the military and jump out of planes (it's not that crazy honestly). As long as you keep a device in a pocket with nothing else it usually doesn't get damaged. Pair up a nice slick case with a good screen protector and you're in business.
We went to a few stores including Best Buy Mobile, Best Buy, AT&T (corporate), Sprint (premier dealer), and those little kiosks in the mall. Of course the little kiosks had the cheaper than ever, eBay cases wrapped in plastic with "Made in China" stamped on them. These can be found for a few bucks on eBay, but they try to charge much higher prices because they can. I might as well note that in general cases are cheaper on eBay (even the premium ones). We found a healthy selection of cases at the mall including Casemate, Ballistic, Incipio (girlie color), and Belkin, but nothing from Otterbox was here yet.
The "Made in China" TPU cases didn't look too bad, but I opted for the name brand Belkin Shield Sheer case. This one is considered clear, but they also come in day glow, reflection, ruby, and black. They were pictured below in that order.
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The case fits around the device really nicely. Just make sure you are careful if you have a screen protector on the device. You don't want the edges to pry up because your case is not overlapping the edges. It pushed up my ZAGG, however I shouldn't have installed it right after installing the InvisibleSHIELD. Now it's fine. I just used the squeegee to push the edges back down and make sure the case goes on over it.
I guess this case will keep the phone about as slim as it possibly can be while still being protected. Of course it will not offer as much protection as an Otterbox or the Ballistic cases.
MSRP: $24.99
Official Page: http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=659257
nice video but im not dropping 25 bux on a tpu I got 3 from cruzerlite for that much :highfive:
Haha. Thanks!
I hear ya though. I hate having a new phone without any protection so I usually buy the first case retail.
Really I wanted an Otterbox. The cheap Chinese ones were even selling for this much in the mall. I think I mentioned that. I did get like a 7.49 discount because I bought an overpriced ZAGG from Best Buy at the same time.
Honestly, I find a majority of offerings from Belkin overpriced, no matter the accessory or phone they are paired with.
I got a Shield Sheer (clear) for my SGS3. I bought it from Best buy. I am very happy with it. 3 persons have already asked me where i bought my case. I guess the case is not just feels good and grips well but looks very pretty on my sgs3
topic says shield sheer, but your review is on grip sheer. ?????
i won this and the pocket case for free on a pinterest contest. definitely NOT worth 25.00 each.
kyan~ said:
topic says shield sheer, but your review is on grip sheer. ?????
i won this and the pocket case for free on a pinterest contest. definitely NOT worth 25.00 each.
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Thanks! I'm embarrassed. I searched for it on Belkin's site that day, and this was the only thing I saw. Maybe I was in too much of a rush. Anyways I'll add pictures back up in a min.
EDIT: I think hardly any case is worth their MSRP in general.
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Thanks! I'm embarrassed. I searched for it on Belkin's site that day, and this was the only thing I saw. Maybe I was in too much of a rush. Anyways I'll add pictures back up in a min.
EDIT: I think hardly any case is worth their MSRP in general.
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its an amazing business, especially on iphone lol
Just bought the black one on amazon for $15.50 prime.
unable to post links:
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Just bought the black one on amazon for $15.50 prime.
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Price is now up to $25 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008589ZKU
But, all the colors besides black are ~ $14: http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Sheer-Samsung-Galaxy-Frosted/dp/B008589ZZU/

MoKo Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition Case

Hey guys,
I just received my MoKo case from Amazon and so far I am very happy with it. If you are considering purchasing this cover I do recommend it. Here is what I think so far. The texture to the cover has a very soft leather, almost microfiber feel over leather, but still a soft leather feel. I am telling you, it feels amazing. For as cheap as this case is, it does what it needs to, protects the case, lets you tilt it in landscape and lay it down upside down for an almost flat but more like 30 degree angle type view if looking down at it. It does not do a rotation portrait view if that is what your looking for. The faint white stitching around the case is a very welcomed and handsome look to the case which goes well together with the GN 10.1 2014 rear fake stitching as well. It fits snug, does not slide around, and protects the case very well. For this price, and it being available right now, I recommend it as my other cases I have ordered are not shipping until first week to last week of November. The magnets are strong too if anyone was wondering. The wake/sleep feature does work every time, no issues. I have heard talk about the magnets causing issues with the digitizer but it seems to be rumor and unconfirmed. So for now, I am happy with this. Hope this helps.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DE8RRYC/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
+1 I just got this case and I'm surprised at the quality for such a low price. I'll be getting another one in a different color when available
Glad you like this case, but a lot of us think the leather covering the bezel makes it look cheap. After a few days, you might find your tab starting to sag in cases of this style.
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Doesn't the second one (also a Moko) look much better?
... or this Poetic?
Colchiro said:
Doesn't the second one (also a Moko) look much better?
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Doesn't that case cover the S-Pen slot in the picture? Granted the pictues might be of a Tab 3, but still. They also call the tablet N8200, which isn't a number I've ever seen in relation to the Note 10.1 '14.
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Doesn't that case cover the S-Pen slot in the picture? Granted the pictues might be of a Tab 3, but still. They also call the tablet N8200, which isn't a number I've ever seen in relation to the Note 10.1 '14.
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It does in the picture, it also is missing the SD card slot, so I'm assuming it's a bad photoshop job. I've ordered the case, and will report back once I get it.
Well I do think those look slightly better but so far I really don't mind it and the extra protection makes me feel a whole lot better than I would have on those others
I did purchase the poetic you listed and 2 others awaiting to be available. I will use all of the cases for different purposes.
I looked at both of those cases too. Ultimately I went with the cheaper one because, for some reason, Amazon had it for $0.01 (including Prime delivery). I'll take cheaper looking for a penny.
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Well I do think those look slightly better but so far I really don't mind it and the extra protection makes me feel a whole lot better than I would have on those others
I did purchase the poetic you listed and 2 others awaiting to be available. I will use all of the cases for different purposes.
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Any chance you could post a short review of each ? Pros & cons, experiences etc

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