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Galaxy Nexus Rear Housing Replacement

I've started looking around the web to find places that sell the rear housing for the Galaxy Nexus i9250 (GSM version). I'm finding that the rear housing seems to be relatively cheap ($15-20). According to iFixit (step 6), the removal/installation of the rear housing is actually really easy.
Video tutorial (Thanks to snidrx). Rear housing removal is 1:19 - 1:33:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wC0Wo7a_FqI
Necessary tools to replace rear housing can be found HERE for $3.50.
The GSM i9250 rear housing can be found at the below places:
Link 1 (Perfect fit confirmed in post 79)
Link 2 (Perfect fit confirmed in post 216)
Link 3
Link 4
The i515 (Verizon version) rear housing can be found at the below place:
Link 1 (Perfect fit confirmed in post 112 with pics)
It's been confirmed by superlj in post #86 that the eBay seller cellphone_parts is selling a rear housing for the GSM Galaxy Nexus that is missing key features which make it unusable. BE AWARE!
** If you have successfully purchased the rear housing for the i9250 or i515 please chime in and post the link to where you purchased the housing from.**

No experience with any of these sellers but I have purchased parts from these guys and they are all good, sometimes you have to buy more than one though.. which isn't a problem as you can resell second on here or ebay
http://www.globaldirectparts.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=samsung+i9250
They have what your looking for also
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itsjusttim said:
No experience with any of these sellers but I have purchased parts from these guys and they are all good, sometimes you have to buy more than one though.. which isn't a problem as you can resell second on here or ebay
http://www.globaldirectparts.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=samsung+i9250
They have what your looking for also
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I saw this site as well. However, they do not sell to end users. They even require a federal tax ID as proof that you are not an individual just trying to repair your phone.

sn0warmy said:
I saw this site as well. However, they do not sell to end users. They even require a federal tax ID as proof that you are not an individual just trying to repair your phone.
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Really? Lol I just bought something off them 2months ago with no problems.. strange.
Umm, maybe you will get lucky and someone will recognize one of the eBay sellers
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jus wondering, what type of tpu case do you have..is this the soft type(flexible case) or the hard case type(like polycarbonate soft plastic) ?
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Hey guys,
My TPU case started causing some slight scuffing on the corners of the back housing on my Galaxy Nexus. I've looked on eBay and the rear housing seems to be relatively cheap ($43-46). And according to iFixit (step 6), the removal/installation of the rear housing is actually really easy.
So I was thinking about picking up a spare rear housing for whenever I decide to go without a case or switch to one that doesn't leave scuffs. I've always been pretty weary of eBay so I figured I would get your input. Does anyone have any experience with any of the below sellers, specifically with the Galaxy Nexus rear housing?
Link 1
Link 2
Link 3
Thanks for any input.
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if you do replace it, id suggest protecting your next one with a skin... Skins go on the phone but they are thin enough to fit inside cases. my skin is a carbon fiber skinomi.. it prevents scuffs and scratches on the part your replacing. i had it on my phone before any cases touched the new phone.

itsjusttim said:
Really? Lol I just bought something off them 2months ago with no problems.. strange.
Umm, maybe you will get lucky and someone will recognize one of the eBay sellers
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they started not to supply to end user a while back, they use to sell to anyone.

afma_afma said:
jus wondering, what type of tpu case do you have..is this the soft type(flexible case) or the hard case type(like polycarbonate soft plastic) ?
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It's the Black Cruzer TPU case. It's pretty soft. To be honest I'm not entirely sure how it's even causing the scuffing but considering the case has been on since 5 minutes after I took the phone out of the box, I'm positive it's the case.

sn0warmy said:
It's the Black Cruzer TPU case. It's pretty soft. To be honest I'm not entirely sure how it's even causing the scuffing but considering the case has been on since 5 minutes after I took the phone out of the box, I'm positive it's the case.
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i have a cheapo USD 2 tpu case, works perfect, using it until i receive my mercury tpu and a alpina leather jelly wallet case.

I am planning to get one, and try to paint it including the back cover white and a clear top coat afterwards. =) thanks for sharing!

snidrx said:
I am planning to get one, and try to paint it including the back cover white and a clear top coat afterwards. =) thanks for sharing!
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Please keep me posted either in this thread or via PM when you get it. I am really curious to see if one of those ebay one fits perfectly. If so I will definitely pick a spare one up.

I dropped my SGN from a very short distance (maybe 2 feet) onto pavement, and it tumbled. The screen is fine, but all 4 corners have some sort of scratches.
I'm considering pulling the "hey VZW, my phone keeps rebooting on me, can I get a replacement?" maneuver, but if that DOESN'T work (or, if they say they'll be sending me a refurb - dunno why, but I HATE the idea of it having been owned by someone else - call me crazy), I'll gladly shell out the $45 for a replacement housing.
And if I'm looking at my phone correctly, there are not "your warranty is void once you jam a screwdriver through this sticker" sticker, like my Incredible had. Liking that a lot.

Keep me posted on what you end up doing.

mixpix405 said:
I dropped my SGN from a very short distance (maybe 2 feet) onto pavement, and it tumbled. The screen is fine, but all 4 corners have some sort of scratches.
I'm considering pulling the "hey VZW, my phone keeps rebooting on me, can I get a replacement?" maneuver, but if that DOESN'T work (or, if they say they'll be sending me a refurb - dunno why, but I HATE the idea of it having been owned by someone else - call me crazy), I'll gladly shell out the $45 for a replacement housing.
And if I'm looking at my phone correctly, there are not "your warranty is void once you jam a screwdriver through this sticker" sticker, like my Incredible had. Liking that a lot.
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I have a similar story to yours. I dropped mine about 3-4 feet onto asphalt and have scrapes on all four corners. Most aren't bad however the bottom of the phone is pretty beat up. The screen has no scratches miracuously. The only other problem I noticed is when the phone vibrates it sounds a little rough but oh well, everything else functions fine! I too wouldn't mind paying $45 for a new housing provided the installation was easy.

sn0warmy said:
Hey guys,
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(step 6), the removal/installation of the rear housing is actually really easy.
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Thanks for any input.
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If you look at the score it gets a 6 out of 10 for easy repairebility.
iFixit said:
Removing the rear case to access the motherboard and other internals requires a lot of careful prying and guitar-picking.
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Only removing the digitizer is more work so it might be harder then it looks (they tear-down phones for a living and it doesn't cost them a dime if it goes wrong). But any way let us know how it went.
p.s. I dropped mine the second day i had it. scuff marks on one corner.

sn0warmy said:
Keep me posted on what you end up doing.
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I ordered my SGN on my work account (a government line). I was talking to my sales rep today in normal everyday business, and calmly mentioned that my SGN was rebooting on it's own (it's not, really... but she doesn't know that), and she said "Oh really? Well, do you want me to ship you a new one?"
"Oh. I hadn't thought much about it, but... I wouldn't want it to become a big problem in the future... so... yeah, I guess that'd be nice."
Couldn't have scripted it better myself. She didn't say anything about it possibly being a refurb tho. Maybe I'll ask her about it tomorrow.

mixpix405 said:
I ordered my SGN on my work account (a government line). I was talking to my sales rep today in normal everyday business, and calmly mentioned that my SGN was rebooting on it's own (it's not, really... but she doesn't know that), and she said "Oh really? Well, do you want me to ship you a new one?"
"Oh. I hadn't thought much about it, but... I wouldn't want it to become a big problem in the future... so... yeah, I guess that'd be nice."
Couldn't have scripted it better myself. She didn't say anything about it possibly being a refurb tho. Maybe I'll ask her about it tomorrow.
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Haha Nice!
You are going through Verizon though. I've found that exchanging phones through your carrier is very simple. However, in my case I have the GSM model and T-Mobile won't help me out with it at all.
I'm not really looking for an exchange anyway. I love the phone and aside from the very tiny scuffs caused by the case it's 100% perfect. I just figured that since the rear housing replacements are only $45, if they fit perfect I might as well pick a spare up.

Price: $35.42 housing+battery door
http://www.parts4repair.com/samsung-galaxy-nexus-middle-housing-battery-door-cover/
Price: $19.95 housing only
http://www.parts4repair.com/samsung-galaxy-nexus-middle-cover-chassis-housing

mixpix405 said:
I dropped my SGN from a very short distance (maybe 2 feet) onto pavement, and it tumbled. The screen is fine, but all 4 corners have some sort of scratches.
I'm considering pulling the "hey VZW, my phone keeps rebooting on me, can I get a replacement?" maneuver, but if that DOESN'T work (or, if they say they'll be sending me a refurb - dunno why, but I HATE the idea of it having been owned by someone else - call me crazy), I'll gladly shell out the $45 for a replacement housing.
And if I'm looking at my phone correctly, there are not "your warranty is void once you jam a screwdriver through this sticker" sticker, like my Incredible had. Liking that a lot.
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So you damaged your phone and you want to fraud your carrier? You sound like a real good guy.
You need to man up and take responsibility. If you want it fixed you need to pay for it. Or you should have put insurance on it. If you can't afford to fix it, put a $10 case on it and cover it up.
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Review of Nexus 7 bluetooth keyboard/cover w/lots of pics!!!

This is a review of Bluetooth keyboard/cover for Nexus 7: http://dx.com/p/ultrathin-aluminum-...yboard-for-google-nexus-7-black-silver-179344
I have reviewed a lot of accessories for smarphones and tablets, this one really stands out! When I saw the description for this keyboard, I thought to myself this is going to be just another generic keyboard with "Nexus 7" added to the name for search index. Was I in for a big surprise!!! Although you can pair it up with any phone/tablet, this keyboard is specifically designed to fit Nexus 7 like a glove!
Let me first start with a built quality - a very solid lightweight construction with a weight of about 216g (7.6 oz) and dimensions to match Nexus 7. The keyboard is relative light thanks to it's rechargeable battery (micro-usb charging port on the side) which guarantees 55 hours of uninterrupted working time as well as 60 days of standby time. Keys have a very nice springy feedback with a decent travel. The size of the keys is very comfortable for typing, although spacing in-between is a bit cramped. But I think for the amount of keys and functionality squeezed into a keyboard with Nexus 7 footprint - this is pretty good. Above the keys there is a stand-cavity to place your tablet which turns it into something that resembles netbook. When you turn this keyboard to look on the back, you will be surprised how well they matched the color, the feel, and the finish of the original Nexus 7 back. Very impressive! Even so the material is not slippery, they also added four discrete standoffs for extra grip with a surface. Once you done using they keyboard, it snaps right on the front of the Nexus 7 like a clamp shell, very secure fit.
Functionality of this keyboard is as good as it looks. Pairing up was simple, turn the power on, hit Connect button, scan from Bluetooth section of N7, and enter the code. Done! You can start navigation using arrow keys (up/down, right/left), get back to Home screen with dedicated home button, Go back with dedicated Return button, and have full multimedia control with volume up/down, and play/pause/fwd/rev buttons accessible with FN key. You even have copy/paste/cut buttons as well (with FN key).
Overall, I was VERY impressed with this keyboard, it's build quality, functionality, and seamless integration with Nexus 7 to work as a stand or a latching cover giving additional protection for N7. Oh, and the most important part - it's only $23 shipped!!! I have dealt with DX.com before, and so far has been happy with their service and support. Definitely recommending this bt keyboard as one of those must have Nexus 7 accessories.
Here are the pictures:
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Is this any different from the "aluminum" Bluetooth keyboard mentioned and reviewed in a few threads already in this subforum?
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bsoplinger said:
Is this any different from the "aluminum" Bluetooth keyboard mentioned and reviewed in a few threads already in this subforum?
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I guess it could be, although nothing showed up when I typed in my topic when making a post. I did some search now and see people talking about similar ones. This is obviously not a brand name keyboard so you can find it elsewhere. I'm personally done with eBay shopping because lately it has been 50/50 chance you get something working, and then seller tries negotiate with you partial refund. Like I said, I had good luck so far with dx.com, their customer support is responsive, and prices are the same or cheaper than ebay shipped.
This is a tablet my wife uses mostly, and she has been asking for keyboard case for awhile. This is just perfect because you can use your N7 like a mini laptop, and it's portable to take outside since it snaps like a cover which matches Nexus perfectly! And trust me, even so price is cheap, it doesn't have cheap quality. I don't know if all similar looking ones from other reviews are the same, can only speak for the one I received.

Have to agree with you about things from dx.com, I've always gotten good value for my money. It just seems identical to ones that I can get from Amazon for $4-5 less (with free Prime shipping) and delivery in 2 days instead of 2 weeks.
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Do you have a screen protector installed? If so, how did you keep the keyboard from digging into the protector?
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RodMyers said:
Do you have a screen protector installed? If so, how did you keep the keyboard from digging into the protector?
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I do have screen protector, and I haven't noticed any marks on it where it came in contact with keyboard stand. Tablet itself is not that heavy so there is not that much of a pressure on the edge of keyboard stand. Also forgot to mention, there is obviously no way to adjust the angle of N7 placement - it just goes in one way.

Some interesting info I just got from a few people who asked me in another forum about this keyboard. Apparently there are 2 versions of it, where the early one did NOT have Tab key and NO Function key with multimedia controls. That is a big downer! So that makes me wonder if the cheaper version actually the older one with cut down functionality? Or maybe not. I can only speak for the version I got from dx.com place since it came with a latest hardware. Other stuff may or may not have Tab and FN keys.

The somewhat unknown truth of Chinese purchasing is that there is just a few or even just 1 actual manufacturer of the items so many Chinese companies offer. I'm sure what happened in this case is that the initial design which was lacking the tab key was updated to include it. I've seen what appears to be all the cases now coming with the new updated design.
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Really interesting

I've have this keyboard/cover for about a month now with no issues. Love it. No screen protector either - no issues with that too.
Bought mine for $20 off eBay, I can dig up the seller if anyone is interested.
I originally had the poetic slimline but it started falling apart. I prefer this new cover/case to the poetic. It let's you keep your n7 at original thickness which feels wonderful.
Worst case, if the keyboard doesn't work on yours - gut it and use it to store cables/adapters.
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I bought this keyboard. Hope it's as good as the review
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davegermiquet said:
I bought this keyboard. Hope it's as good as the review
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Ok. So I see there is another one with ALOT of reviews, however this one has no reviews.
Did you guys put the right review keyboard?
I see this one there as well:
http://dx.com/p/bg-7-rechargeable-w...yboard-for-google-nexus-7-silver-black-175448

davegermiquet said:
Ok. So I see there is another one with ALOT of reviews, however this one has no reviews.
Did you guys put the right review keyboard?
I see this one there as well:
http://dx.com/p/bg-7-rechargeable-w...yboard-for-google-nexus-7-silver-black-175448
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It's the same thing.

Bought this also... $23 shipped is worth the gamble.
Website pics don't have the Tab and Fn keys... but the OP pics show the keys. Used the OP link, hope I get the Tab and Fn keys...

Anybody has this problem. The words on my keyboard has faded away. Zzz
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vectron said:
This is a review of Bluetooth keyboard/cover for Nexus 7: http://dx.com/p/ultrathin-aluminum-...yboard-for-google-nexus-7-black-silver-179344
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OP, could you check if that´s the real link for the keyboard you bought? The pictures shown on the page don´t match yours, the one in the page seems to be the one with no tab button (ie, older model?).
Thanks!
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Bought this also... $23 shipped is worth the gamble.
Website pics don't have the Tab and Fn keys... but the OP pics show the keys. Used the OP link, hope I get the Tab and Fn keys...
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Which keyboard did you get in the end?

Excelente. Thanks review.

For UK users, I've just ordered this one from Amazon for £13.79 delivered. I'll report on it when it arrives, but it seems to have all the features the OP's has.
Cheers,
BS...

Ordered from OP's link. Got the version with the tab key. The spacebar is a bit hard.
Also, I have a doubt: It seems the keyboard gets profile to ONE profile. If you want to use it on another profile, you seem to need to unpair then pair again?
Me and my gf share the tablet, so this is a bit cumbersome...

I have this keyboard as well, and a cheap screen protector that I got on dx.com (I don't remember which one, but it likes to attact scratches).
Several keys have now left their small mark on the protector, and some keys are starting to lose its letters (seems like the white ink isn't holding up very well). And the space bar doesn't respond that easily.
But all in all, even with its flaws the keyboard looks amazing and it's the perfect companion for the N7
Now, if some could add a pogo pin charger to the thing it would be just perfect

DIY Nokia DT-900 Charger Stand

Nokia DT-900 + generic portable stand (Amazon) + Velcro = Surprisingly decent looking and very practical charging tablet stand.
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Nice; sturdy? Care to share the link to the stand?

does it work in landscape as well? I thought about doing this same hack awhile ago, but just wasnt sure if itd work in landscape...
also if you just search for "tablet stand" on amazon a bunch of the same type of stands show up.

hallucinate said:
Nice; sturdy? Care to share the link to the stand?
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Yes, the stand is adjustable too, but it may not charge the tablet if the angle is too great between the pad and tablet. It does charge with a bit of a gap, but nothing too great.
This is the one i bought. Prime shipping
http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-Portabl...8&qid=1377739602&sr=8-2&keywords=tablet+stand
junkinmytrunk426 said:
does it work in landscape as well? I thought about doing this same hack awhile ago, but just wasnt sure if itd work in landscape...
also if you just search for "tablet stand" on amazon a bunch of the same type of stands show up.
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The stand does work with the tablet in landscape. You'll have mount the charging pad a bit lower than the way I have it though. That's the beauty of the Velcro
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Great find, OP! I might just have to pick this up. The velcro was a simple, yet genius addition. If I spring on this, I'll post back here and give some feedback.
On a related thought: anyone know of a stand that would be good to use with my Nexus 4? Possibly with the Nexus charging orb instead of the DT-900?
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Just wanted to report back after I bought and used this combo. So far, so good. Charges perfectly well with my Nexus 7 flo when I set it on there. There is the gap that everyone sees in those pictures, but doesn't affect the charging at all. I use it daily when at home to charge my tablet. I like to put daydream on and use it as a clock when playing games or watching TV or whatever. Works perfectly.

Totally just bought this off of Amazon. It's sad how excited I am to turn my DT-900 into a charging stand. Thanks, OP!
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chumpysv said:
Totally just bought this off of Amazon. It's sad how excited I am to turn my DT-900 into a charging stand. Thanks, OP!
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Spoken like a true enthusiast. I drove out of my way to stop by an Ace Hardware (my wife is the best) to pick up the Velcro when I thought of the idea
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Artood2s said:
Spoken like a true enthusiast. I drove out of my way to stop by an Ace Hardware (my wife is the best) to pick up the Velcro when I thought of the idea
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Just got the stand in (gotta love amazon prime and cheap upgrades to over night shipping) and it was a little annoying with the initial setup of stand angles vs. velcro placement... But in the end it's working amazingly. So, glad you posted this. It may sound odd, but it just adds a sleekness to the whole setup. Thanks!
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chumpysv said:
Just got the stand in (gotta love amazon prime and cheap upgrades to over night shipping) and it was a little annoying with the initial setup of stand angles vs. velcro placement... But in the end it's working amazingly. So, glad you posted this. It may sound odd, but it just adds a sleekness to the whole setup. Thanks!
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I already own a Cooler Master Choiix tablet stand. I also bought a Panasonic Tm101 charger. Now I'm wondering if I can somehow make it work. It'd be so cool.
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I have been searching around for a simple stand that is qi compatible.
I basically gave up because they seem to be non-existent. Yet, with this in mind, I think I will give it a go!
I have an amazonbasics tablet stand (It is basically the same, but cheaper) and am about to get the charger.
http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-...8&qid=1378060435&sr=8-3&keywords=tablet+stand
Could the OP please take a picture of how it looks on the back though? As in, when it is charging? I would love the see the placement of the velcro and the overall gap there is.
Thanks!
And btw, the charger you can get it from ATT for 25 bucks!
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/accessories/chargers/sku6290260.html#fbid=H-aRg4I87Nd
You can go to an AT&T store and get a price match. Just tell them the price is from their own online store. They don't match anything else.

Shadow89 said:
I have been searching around for a simple stand that is qi compatible.
I basically gave up because they seem to be non-existent. Yet, with this in mind, I think I will give it a go!
I have an amazonbasics tablet stand (It is basically the same, but cheaper) and am about to get the charger.
http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-...8&qid=1378060435&sr=8-3&keywords=tablet+stand
Could the OP please take a picture of how it looks on the back though? As in, when it is charging? I would love the see the placement of the velcro and the overall gap there is.
Thanks!
And btw, the charger you can get it from ATT for 25 bucks!
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/accessories/chargers/sku6290260.html#fbid=H-aRg4I87Nd
You can go to an AT&T store and get a price match. Just tell them the price is from their own online store. They don't match anything else.
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Here you can see the gap and Velcro placement. Charges perfectly fine.
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actually already have this stand... can someone recommend a place that ships the Nokia charger to Canada?
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nolook said:
actually already have this stand... can someone recommend a place that ships the Nokia charger to Canada?
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Where are u in Canada? I'm in Vancouver and is planning to drive down to Seattle and Portland next month to pick one up on my way down to a Seahawks game.
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Thank you very much for the pics, sir!
I will have some time to work on my own setup. I'll post up my pictures as soon as I can.
Trying to replicate your work!
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just_visiting said:
Where are u in Canada? I'm in Vancouver and is planning to drive down to Seattle and Portland next month to pick one up on my way down to a Seahawks game.
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I'm in Calgary maybe we can work something out?
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This concept is interesting.
But before acquiring both the stand (+ velcro) and charger, I need to clear up one thing.
I'm planning to buy a case for it, which will thicken the tablet.
And since there is already a gap (because of the angle), I'm worried it may not charge effectively (wireless is already 750 mA instead of 1200 on cable)
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Here you can see the gap and Velcro placement. Charges perfectly fine.
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The stand does work with the tablet in landscape. You'll have mount the charging pad a bit lower than the way I have it though. That's the beauty of the Velcro
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Thanks for the pic and explanation.
However, this last one make me think the first part of the arm is not long enough, and the second part can't make more than a right angle
Could you kindly show us another pic with the tablet in landscape and charger in a lower position (or can the charger be put horizontally, if not too heavy ?)

Fr33L4nc3r said:
This concept is interesting.
But before acquiring both the stand (+ velcro) and charger, I need to clear up one thing.
I'm planning to buy a case for it, which will thicken the tablet.
And since there is already a gap (because of the angle), I'm worried it may not charge effectively (wireless is already 750 mA instead of 1200 on cable)
Thanks for the pic and explanation.
However, this last one make me think the first part of the arm is not long enough, and the second part can't make more than a right angle
Could you kindly show us another pic with the tablet in landscape and charger in a lower position (or can the charger be put horizontally, if not too heavy ?)
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I don't have a case, but it charges with my tablet sleeve. Don't recommend charging with the sleeve though as it gets pretty hot. Not sure if the same will occur with a case.
As for landscape. Because of the vertical nature of the third support arm, I don't think this is the optimal position (less area for Velcro placement), but it does work.
Gotta clean that screen, lol.
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Artood2s said:
I don't have a case, but it charges with my tablet sleeve. Don't recommend charging with the sleeve though as it gets pretty hot. Not sure if the same will occur with a case.
As for landscape. Because of the vertical nature of the third support arm, I don't think this is the optimal position (less area for Velcro placement), but it does work.
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Gotta clean that screen, lol.
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Thanks a lot for the pics :good:
The gap seems to be the same in landscape
It makes me think of putting something (preferably light) 1-2 cm wide between the arm and the charger. (Arm|Velcro|SomethingLight|Velcro|Charger|Tablet)
I might try that

Fr33L4nc3r said:
Thanks a lot for the pics :good:
The gap seems to be the same in landscape
It makes me think of putting something (preferably light) 1-2 cm wide between the arm and the charger. (Arm|Velcro|SomethingLight|Velcro|Charger|Tablet)
I might try that
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In the landscape setup I can go one notch more on the support arm and make the angle more oblique. Lessens up the gap, but the arm is much more visible when the tablet is placed on top of it.
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Artood2s said:
In the landscape setup I can go one notch more on the support arm and make the angle more oblique. Lessens up the gap, but the arm is much more visible when the tablet is placed on top of it.
Sent from my One X
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I had it in landscape for a few days with a poetic slimline case no issues. I ended up changing it to portrait because it allowed for easier placement for charging... Easier to drop and go... Also portrait allowed for more velcro for a more secure fit. Since I switched it up the charger hasn't budged, and I haven't had to double check to make sure I didn't miss the so called sweet spot for qi charging.
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[Q] A new look of Xperia PLAY Case, anyone bought this?

I have been using a skin protector on my phone for some time now, but have started to look for a case to have just in case.. (cough)
I came across this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/330843591897?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
And I have never seen this type before and thought I would ask the community if anyone has used this case before.
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I have used it a few months.
It a good case if your phone drops
For gaming it's not good the case makes the phone fat :sly:
And it's for phone speakers :sly:
So less sound.
If you want to use the volume buttons they wont work good :sly:
Sorry for my bad English.
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sanderpunto said:
I have used it a few months.
It a good case if your phone drops
For gaming it's not good the case makes the phone fat :sly:
And it's for phone speakers :sly:
So less sound.
If you want to use the volume buttons they wont work good :sly:
Sorry for my bad English.
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Would you mind taking some photos of your phone with this case on it? I would like to see how it actually looks rather then a render on an ebay listing. Thank you

I will try to do it if i have time
Sorry for my bad English
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sanderpunto said:
I will try to do it if i have time
Sorry for my bad English
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Thank you, much appreciated.

I absolutely love this case. I had this one for more than a year now.

I zoomed in on the case and I can see slits for the speakers... so they are not covered up as I thought they were. Can you tell me if the sound is muffled on this case?
Thank you in advance.

Decided to buy the case, awaiting final invoice with correct shipping to the US. I emailed the seller and he informed me this case would be his last, once they sell out they are gone for good from him. I bought one and there was 1 left.
Soon as I get the case I will throw my thoughts into this thread and request a mod to move this to Accessories thread.
If anyone with experience with this case can still leave their thoughts here I would very much appreciate it. Thank you.

RoboticBuddy said:
I absolutely love this case. I had this one for more than a year now.
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Would you mind taking some photos from varying angels and posting them here, I would like to see them. Thank you

Ive also got 2 of these. They both have quite a few scratches. Ill post pics as soon as possible. No problems with speakers for me, and volume buttons arent that bad.
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Here are some pictures. Btw the case is around a year old and ive dropped it a lot of times, so there are some scratches. I cant take photos with the phone cause im taking the photos from my xperia play, but i put a photo with the back cover on.
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When using the case does it push the screen and gamepad Away from each other? I had a case that was similar and if iooked at the phone from an angle of the headphone jack you could see it clearly pushing tje screen apart from the rest of the phone. I appreciate your feedback.
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No

CyberScopes said:
No
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Looks to me like after ayear this case has held up pretty good. I went ahead and ordered the case from ebay. Turns out the price is for two cases. So.. here's to hoping it works out better then my prior cases. And thank you for the photos. Really gives me an idea of the case and reliability.
If a mod wants to move this to Accessories forum
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I do have to say though, that after removing the case A LOT of times, it starts to "bend" and a small gap opens, and dust seems to go in there and ruin the look. I dont know if its just me, the phone or the case. Heres a pic
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Ive found using a spare battery plate and some flexible adhesive allows the case to seal up nice, its bendable without breaking and wont grt dust and junk inside.
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So a bit bummed/irritated. Seller contacted me to inform me the case is discontinued and no longer available. Despite the fact he still has a listing on ebay. I'm guessing he decided he didnt want to ship the US.
Can anyone tell me the brand and perhaps the model of this case? I really liked it from the looks and would like to continue to search for it elsewhere.

ozzmanj1 said:
So a bit bummed/irritated. Seller contacted me to inform me the case is discontinued and no longer available. Despite the fact he still has a listing on ebay. I'm guessing he decided he didnt want to ship the US.
Can anyone tell me the brand and perhaps the model of this case? I really liked it from the looks and would like to continue to search for it elsewhere.
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I have these cases and just bought another one recently, I am also from the US and you can get them at these links, you can choose your kind of case package:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380388025235 Black mixed case without screen protector
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380769857814 Black mixed case with screen protector
They ship from Hong Kong but I have done business with easyworldwidetrading twice and never had issues. Positive experiences. :good:

MRCMidnight said:
I have these cases and just bought another one recently, I am also from the US and you can get them at these links, you can choose your kind of case package:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380388025235 Black mixed case without screen protector
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380769857814 Black mixed case with screen protector
They ship from Hong Kong but I have done business with easyworldwidetrading twice and never had issues. Positive experiences. :good:
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Thank you for the links, I really appreciate it. Would you be willing to take a few photos and upload here? Would you be willing to tell me what your thoughts are on this case and if you would buy one again or would you go with something else and why? Thank you kindly.
Even though these cases are cheap I really want to get one that people have used and can tell me if its worth getting or not. Ive used both a Otterbox (worst freakin case in the world at least for the XP) and a Trident.... didnt care for it too much.

ozzmanj1 said:
Thank you for the links, I really appreciate it. Would you be willing to take a few photos and upload here? Would you be willing to tell me what your thoughts are on this case and if you would buy one again or would you go with something else and why? Thank you kindly.
Even though these cases are cheap I really want to get one that people have used and can tell me if its worth getting or not. Ive used both a Otterbox (worst freakin case in the world at least for the XP) and a Trident.... didnt care for it too much.
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I have uploaded several pictures from each side I could best provide, The Xperia Play is a AT&T variant with the use of the pacer carbon fiber skin from the gamepad and the back cover which should not be a problem with the use of the case, it makes the back cover press on the sticker slightly but still give that firm hold.
I did drop this phone a couple times for the 6 months I had with this case and the phone was bought pre-owned, the phone is fantastic still, the case edges does not rub on the pad or the side as the sides a slightly down by a fraction of a millimeter (this could be the case because of the skin on the back cover) but it could be flushed to the pad, visually it looks flushed. I am planning to carry my Xperia Play for a long while, maybe another year before I go on another device, I just gotten the 2nd case from the same seller and same package as you seen from my last reply, the second case has a better quality but each case from I seen can vary if the case comes with tiny defects, it wont be anything to send back for refund. If I want to buy another case I will because it fully protects my Xperia Play other than the open ports and the shoulder buttons but that's a given from any other case other than the Ottercase which I found a review for and my opinion of sholder buttons was the same for me.
There are also case that comes in different colors which I found on eBay and they also have grey, blue, purple, and white. I had experience with case worth less than three bucks and the same dilemma keeps comes back, the teeth of the case are cheap and the quality of the shells scratch even if you don't try to drop it. but unlike the cheap cases, this mixed case has rubber teeth that goes all around the phone to create a large hold which works great, it's hard to remove if dropped and that problem of teeth breaking is solved; the plastic part of the mixed case it durable from scratching lightly and has a space for the Sony Ericcson logo, the color is like foggy transparent white, it's not a problem to me personally and it would look like a slight grey on any phone, from normal room lightly it looks like dark grey. The thickness of the mixed case is the slim on the top of the phone, the buttons on the bottom does not touch the surface and the sides of the bezels are covered by the case, the case bezels does not interfere with the touch operations when I used the phone which some cases do. The bottom of the phone the case is average in terms of case thickness, In my opinion this is because of how the phone has to be curved and creates some resistance
In summary the case met my expectations and has not failed me for over 6 months that I use this case, it saved my phone from drops and will continue to do the job for another 6 months, its slim to hold and fit in your pockets, its a trooper! The case is inexpensive and does the job better in terms of drop protection from scratches though not for huge drops, then a trident would do that fine. I am not a guy that goes out much and goes to college and this case is perfect for me, I recommend this case! :good:

[Q] Bluetooth keyborad with case

Hi guys,
what do you think on the following:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bluetooth-Keyboard-Case-Cover-For-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-10-1-2014-Edition-White-/261357493627?pt=US_Tablet_eReader_Cases_Covers_Keyboard_Folios&hash=item3cda1edd7b
seems to be a slim case with keyboard...
any other ideas?
my dream is to have one of the Logitech products to fit our tablet....

boiteta said:
Hi guys,
what do you think on the following:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bluetooth-Keyboard-Case-Cover-For-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-10-1-2014-Edition-White-/261357493627?pt=US_Tablet_eReader_Cases_Covers_Keyboard_Folios&hash=item3cda1edd7b
seems to be a slim case with keyboard...
any other ideas?
my dream is to have one of the Logitech products to fit our tablet....
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I just bought one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-Ke...=Kensington+KeyFolio+Expert+Multi-Angle+Folio
It's a cheap case at $20 and the keyboard is made of cheap plastic (definitely doesn't feel as sleek as the Logitech ones). The black fabric case is also not real leather (and definitely does not feel like real leather).
BUT, the important thing is that the samsung galaxy note 10.1 (2014) edition WILL fit this case. Since the galaxy is about .07" wider than an ipad 4 (retina), you can fit (albeit tightly) your samsung note into the plastic slide holders that this case has for the ipad. (It will fit, you just have to shimmy it in carefully).
Mine just arrived this morning and i was able to pair it with my samsung without any issues. Even after the tablet screen goes blank, it seems to keep the bluetooth pairing, so I'm very happy. Only downside that I have seen is that there is no cutout for the microusb charging port (but I might take an exacto blade to it and try to make my own.)
Will be taking the case and tablet with me for the holidays and see how well it works with continued usage.

@scrabbles
can you tell us your experiences with bluetooth keyboard and battery drain? i dont know whether to decide a case with/without external.

DrMystica said:
@scrabbles
can you tell us your experiences with bluetooth keyboard and battery drain? i dont know whether to decide a case with/without external.
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Hmm. I haven't spent a full day with my tablet on bluetooth. I do notice that if the auto-sleep functionality works, then there is minimal battery drain even if I leave bluetooth on. The issue tends to be if I have a case that doesn't fit perfectly (like the kensington one above), then the auto-wake gets triggered, making the battery drain overnight. I usually lose about 30% over 6-8 hours in that case.
I will keep a closer eye on it and report back. I've also been playing around with having an external thumb keyboard (rather than a full-blown keyboard), because those are much smaller and more convenient to carry around. I did also pick up one of the logitech external keyboards (http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/tablet-keyboard-ipad) with the stand, but I'm not sure if I'm going to keep that one since the keyboard is huge (but excellent build quality) and not very portable IMHO.

boiteta said:
Hi guys,
what do you think on the following:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bluetooth-K...es_Covers_Keyboard_Folios&hash=item3cda1edd7b
seems to be a slim case with keyboard...
any other ideas?
my dream is to have one of the Logitech products to fit our tablet....
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Bought one from another seller. I will be getting mine tomorrow and will let you know how it goes. It took over a month to get this as the seller mentioned the first batch they received wasn't up to their standards and they resent it to the manufacturer.
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aznmode said:
Bought one from another seller. I will be getting mine tomorrow and will let you know how it goes. It took over a month to get this as the seller mentioned the first batch they received wasn't up to their standards and they resent it to the manufacturer.
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Here's my review
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49097208&postcount=56

aznmode said:
Here's my review
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49097208&postcount=56
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Do you have a link to the seller you purchased your keyboard from? Great review, btw. Thanks!
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DrMystica said:
@scrabbles
can you tell us your experiences with bluetooth keyboard and battery drain? i dont know whether to decide a case with/without external.
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As an update, I switched over to the logitech keyboard that is a separate keyboard with no case (http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/tablet-keyboard-ipad). Battery drain with bluetooth on has been pretty minimal. I'm happy with the battery life - the primary drain is still going to come from the screen and not from having the BT on. I can still go several hours with the BT keyboard connected so no complaints here.

scrabbles said:
Do you have a link to the seller you purchased your keyboard from? Great review, btw. Thanks!
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It's in that thread. Just need to go back 5-10 posts.

Here you go
eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=271327702944
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Logitech just announced their Case+Keyboard combo at CES for their PRO line. I read a comment on Engadget that they also announced one coming for our 10.1 but cannot find anything solid on it.
Heres their press release;
http://blog.logitech.com/2014/01/06...size-keyboard-for-samsungs-brand-new-tablets/

http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/tablet-keyboard-android-win8-rt?crid=26
Thats what i went with. Only need to use the keyboard here and there. I can keep the smartcase on and it stands up at a great angle. Found it for $30 brand new and free shipping on ebay.
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Would this fit ?
Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Folio for Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/ultrathin-keyboard-folio-for-samsung-galaxy-tab?crid=1242
The dimensions seem pretty close ...

I just called logitech to see if they would be coming out with a folio for our tablets, the reps gave me the typical answer unfortunately... "we don't have any information on that at this time and if we are, logitech will announce it on the site".
I will say though, something did catch my attention during the conversation. I asked if they had a folio for the Galaxy Note 10.1 and he knew EXACTLY what I was talking about, as he referred to the 2014 edition. In my opinion, that can be interpreted in 1 of 2 ways: either several people are calling and asking for it, or they really do have one in the works.
Although I'm ready to purchase a case and keyboard right now, I think I may wait until my next paycheck to see what logitech does. I'll purchase a super cheap case in the meantime though.

What do you think about this one? http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00H3KM29M/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&psc=1&s=computers or this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00FJTV0PG/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&psc=1&s=computers ?
Its seems to be 100% compatible with 10.1 2014 edition, has a good BT keyboard with case and got very nice reviews...
Its not expensive.
I am almost ready to order, just wanted to check if anyone had experience with it.

Kensington
I think someone posted about this keyboard here, so i give it a shot and bought this case with keyboard. The quality is awesome. This case is basically for ipad 4 but it works fine with this tablet. fitting 99% proper. I got this for $17 usd. originally priced for $99.
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Edit: i forget to mention, it doesn't have a hole to plug in your tablet, since it's made for ipad 4. just need to drill or cut it in the middle, it have enough space to plug it in.

Does it have a home or back button that works with the Note? Also how is the tablet screen protected from the kb once closed?
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aznmode said:
Does it have a home or back button that works with the Note? Also how is the tablet screen protected from the kb once closed?
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It has the home button but it doesn't work with note tablet since this keyboard is meant to be work with iPad. Last two rows touch the screen but i don't think it matters since i have a tampered glass screen protector. Also, the keys are made of very good quality, so they won't scratch the screen in my opinion. But for $17, i think for me it's a very good decent deal. I love the quality of this product.

Sorry i cant post links.. but..
youtube has currently reviews on 2 BT-keyboard cases for the SGN 10.1-2014
simple search for galaxy 10.1 2014 keyboard
or SM-p600 keyboard
should yeild the desired results..
one is a cheap plastic case sold through ebay via china that was already discussed and photoed in another keyboard thread for the 2014 here on the XDA forums.. but a video is alwyas better.
it seemed to fit just fine.. but for me left ALOT of concerns as it has a 3 tab conection to the front of the tablet to make a "half" case.. leaving the sides and back unprotected.. and while it has a slot to slide the tablet into to stand up.. this slot has 2 "teeth" to frip it.. a from experience on my kocaso m870s and a similar tablet holder with teeth.. and what the other threads pictures clearly showed.. these teeth support the FULL weight of the tablet.. and CLEARLY bend the screen/glass out of shape under the devices weight.
for most this might be a minor issue.. but for a 600$ tablet it seems a bit unwise to damage your high end device with something so poorly thought out.
the "V" stand i use now with the 2 teeth prongs holding the tablet up alsohas the issue while deformingthe screen.. causes a single screen press to register as 3-5 in various spots.. effectivly warping the screen enough that its causing false touch readings when the screen is interacted with..
this forces me to have to hold the tablet in hand and not in the pronged cradle whenever i need to actually physically interact with it.
this other case and the better build quality of the SM-p600 might cause it to be a non issue.. but what pictures i seen in the other thread still makes it an issue worth noting.
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the other case listed on youtube is a full leather folio style case in assorted colors offered through amazon.
from the video allthe holes for the ports are in the right spots.. nothing is blocked.. and the keyboard is detachable and also wrapped in the leather.
honestly theres 2 reviews of this case.. and in BOTH instances the reviewers kept dropping the keyboard while it was being handled.
its meant to be held in place by a series of magnets.. but clearly not powerfull enough ones.
this leather case also seemed to more then double the thickness profile of the tablet making the entire thing look more like a notebook then a freely portable tablet.
while not a deal breaker.. for some this is an issue they best perfer to avoid.. so is clearly worth noting.
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sadly from my research.. ive not found anything that stands out as the ipso-facto "GET ME" case/keyboard for the SM-p600 just yet.. but its still a new device.. and more things are comming out for it all the time.
and knowing how cheap china knock off products are.. and sadly this is what nearly all ebay and amazon items tend to be as of late..either find a decent slim case for protection and all NEEDED featured for the tablet.. and look around local stores for a cheap bluetooth keyboard seperately.. amd keep the keyboard where you do most your business.. and keep typing light using the on screen keys while elsewhere.. and stick with that.. or wait a bit longer to see if anything worth our attentions pops up stateside.