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Review of Seidio LEDGER Folio Case for Nexus 7 (2013) w/lots of pics!!!

This is a review of Seidio LEDGER Folio Case for Google Nexus 7 (2013 edition). http://www.seidioonline.com/google-nexus-7-2013-ledger-folio-case-dark-gray-p/csf1asn72-dg.htm
Let me start by saying that I'm already anticipating replies and comments with "but didn't you just reviewed a similar looking MoKo/Poetic slim case for less?" Sure, I did. If you are looking to save money and want to get a "typical" looking slim folio case - those are the one you should get. But if you want to get a very high quality (material, build, design) ultra-slim case for your 2013 Nexus 7 - Seidio LEDGER is for you. I don't want to put down one product in favor of the other, and I think its great that you have a choice which folio case to go with. But I do want to mention that premium price of Seidio LEDGER is fully justifiable by a significantly higher quality of the material/design/build and not because of the "brand name" tag. Let's take a closer look.
The box it arrived in is a typical red-themed package with an open front/back display so you can see the case from both sides. Most likely it's the same scaled down design used for iPad products, and as a matter of fact on the back of the package you will find a couple of references to 'iPad" in the description. No biggie, just the same text print used across different packages, I guess. Once you take it out of the box, you do notice right away how lightweight it feels. For comparison, I weighted it to be 108g vs MoKo/Poetic being 128g. In the same comparison, the height of the cases were the same, but LEDGER was thinner in depth and narrower in width when comparing to "competition". Now keep in mind, neither of these cases are designed for serious drop protection, but rather for slip protection and screen scratch protection. If you worry about drop protection, you will need to use something like DILEX from Seidio. So additional bulk of the case doesn't really make it more protective.
The base of the case, where Nexus 7 gets inserted, is made out of flexible soft rubbery touch PC material very similar to exoskeleton (or SURFACE) used in other Seidio cases. It has a very nice snug fit, and every port cutout precisely aligns with a tablet. This type of a material should survive a drop without a crack, although as you can imagine it's intended for light duty drop protection of your tablet. The inside of the case has a felted material to protect back of the tablet from scratches and to provide some shock absorption. The flip cover of the case is made out of some exotic Italian polyurethane material with a very unique to the touch cloth like textured exterior and soft micro fiber interior to protect the screen from scratches and direct impact. The cover is designed to activate Sleep function so it will turn display off and on as you close and open it. Also, in a typical folio design fashion, the cover has tri-fold to work as a kickstand for low (useful for typing) and high (useful for multimedia) viewing angles.
Overall, I was Very impressed with a design, material, and build quality of LEDGER. It looks and feels like a premium product, and when you hold it next to MoKo/Poetic similar looking cases - you can justify the premium price. What is important, you do have a choice, and hopefully my review will be able to help you in this decision.
Here are the pictures.
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Thanks for the review. Does the cover stay closed with magnets or does it flap around?
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Because its so slim and narrow, there is no room for magnetic latch. It will open if you flip it upside down.

Hi,
It seems that the sleeper function is available with it :
http://www.seidioonline.com/google-nexus-7-2013-ledger-folio-case-dark-gray-p/csf1asn72-dg.htm
Regards,
DuCray

vectron said:
Because its so slim and narrow, there is no room for magnetic latch. It will open if you flip it upside down.
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Dang. This case would've been perfect with a mechanism to keep it closed. It's exactly what I was looking for. Something around the same size, but better quality than the Poetic Slimline/Moko Ultra Slim. Oh well. The search continues. Thanks for the in-depth review!

Got this one for my gf. She loves it so far.

Review of Miicalo notebook diary case for Note 3 w/lots of pics!!!

This is a review of Miicalo Notebook Diary two-color case for Note 3. http://www.tvc-mall.com/details/Not...9000-Yellow-Dark-Blue-MLC-N9005-61G/?adtype=1
When it comes to smartphone cases, for some it's like a wardrobe accessory. Especially if such case cost a few bucks, has a decent build quality, and will make you stand out from a crowd - you can never go wrong with it. Based on my previous experience, tvc-mall has been my go to place for any cool looking case on a budget. In my opinion, they got one of the largest selection of smartphone accessories, and a great service. With my latest order, actually headphones (review coming up soon, just keep checking a link in my sig), I browsed through their catalog of latest arrivals and this particular case caught my eye because of it's unique look.
The case arrived in a very nice brand name package. What made it unique is a synthetic leather design which looks like a cover of notebook diary with binding rings. It had a very impressive details with a leather cover made to look like a denim material with a stitching around it and plastic binding rings which actually open up. Inside, the top cover had a soft felt material to make sure it doesn't scratch the screen of Note 3 and also 2 pockets to hold either a credit card or a driver license. The back part of the case had an attached clear TPU case to hold the Note 3. The TPU case has a full wrap around design with a precise cutouts for all the ports and a flexible cover area next to volume and power buttons to make it easy to push.
Overall, this is definitely one interesting looking case which could easy be mistaken from a distance as a notebook diary. Obviously, this case is not intended for rugged protection, although inner tpu case will provide some level of protection. I guess the main purpose of this case is to hide the Note 3 under a cover of a neat looking notebook diary. For less than $4 and considering a decent quality of the material, I think its a good value which comes in 7 different color combos.
Here are the pictures.
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Thanks for sharing us your case, but i still prefer to use my note without case is so beautiful and tiny.

Thanks but the colors are ugly and the rings are bulky.
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That ring will be so annoying for me. But beautiful looking and nice review!

Seidio Dilex Case Review

Thanks to MobileFun for providing me with the Seidio Dilex Case, they have a large range of accessories for any mobile/tablet device especially the Nexus 7 so it is worth checking them out
The main area where this case excels at is protection for your Nexus 7, if you have used a case like the Case Mate Tough for your phone, this is pretty much the same but with a few extra features.
Overall, it is relatively easy to fit and remove the case.
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We have two layers of protection, a shock absorbent soft silicone layer that surrounds the back, sides and front edges of the tablet completely and a outer hard plastic shell that houses the main body of the device, there is also a hard plastic shell that can clip onto the front of the tablet and protect the screen, this particular part also has the multi angle media viewing stand on the other side.
There are cut outs for the speakers, 3.5mm jack, micro USB socket, there are no cut outs for the power and volume buttons, however, the soft silicone rubber does not impact the buttons and ease of activating them, only the "feel".
The soft silicone layer covers the edges on the front and adds about 2mm above the screen, this is to provide a raised edge for when the tablet is placed flat down on the surface to stop the screen from touching the desk surface.
We also have an integrated multi angle media viewing stand, there are 10 different viewing angles in a landscape and portrait orientation! There is very little risk of the stand/case slipping since we have two non-slip pads on the front of the screen plastic cover.
Overall, the case adds a fair bit of bulk and not much weight. The case is very nicely designed.
With this case on, you have more grip when holding the tablet and it feels pretty comfortable in the hand too, personally I still prefer the feel of the Nexus 7 "naked".
My biggest gripe with cases that use a soft silicone layer is that they are a dust magnet! Within a day, you will have dust built up on the silicone layer and it is very hard to remove the dust...
Lastly this case does NOT interfere with NFC and is compatible with SOME wireless chargers, however, not the Nexus wireless charger.
Like the Case Mate Tough for my One S, I have no doubt that the Nexus 7 could take quite a few knocks with this case on and still come out in superb working condition, not willing to test this out though!
Conclusion:
If you are wanting the very best protection with a few neat features and don't mind losing the minimal look/feel of the Nexus 7 then this is the case to get! Whilst the case is superb overall in terms of design, protection and features, it is still a bit expensive (£39.99) in my opinion.
Pros:
Superb protection
Great multi viewing angle stand
Nice design overall
Compatible with most wireless chargers and NFC still works
Cons:
Silicon layer is a dust magnet
Adds a fair bit of bulk
A bit expensive

I just bought one of these myself, I'd like to add that my N7 2013 still fits into my back jean pocket even with the front cover on, and still works on my Nokia DT-900 Qi charger.

[Review] Noreve Perpétuelle Leather Case (Noir)

Hi XDA,
Time for another case review, again courtesy of the lovely people over at Noreve. In total this will be my 9th Noreve case review, so I am pretty familiar with their quality and style by now.
Noreve are known for their high quality leather cases, and what's even better is that they come with a ton of customization options a lot of other companies simply do not offer, especially with genuine leather.
As always, the case comes in a very nice box :
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And once you open the box, you are greeted with a very handsome, velvety cloth pouch, to protect the case. Inside that of course is the case itself. I have always loved this touch and attention to detail from Noreve.
Once out of the pouch, you are greeted with that unmistakable smell of premium, genuine leather. This is what the case looks like :
And here is a shot just below installation, side by side with the Nexus 5 :
Installation is very simple, it just snaps into place very easily. However it's also very secure, I've never had one of these cases where the grip failed the phone and accidentally came off. In fact, a friend of mine dropped his Galaxy S3 while he was riding on his motorcycle and the case was still gripping the phone tightly. The case got a few scruffs, but the phone was unharmed.
Here is the case in it's open state, where you can see the Noreve branding on the inside. The case also has a magnetic closure which is very nice and works well :
Here are a few shots of the sides. There are easy access to all the ports and buttons, such as the volume rocker, power button, micro USB connector and headphone jack.
Here is a shot of the back of the case. The camera cutout is perfect.
And finally, a casual picture with the Nexus 5 installed and ready for action.
My one gripe about the case is that the LED indicator cutout is not aligned perfectly with the LED, it's a bit off. Noreve should look out for things like this in the future and make sure it's exact, as I'm sure a lot of people (including myself) care about small details such as this.
Overall, I am very pleased with the case. It provides great protection against just about anything, and it just looks fantastic. For those of you who are sick of cheap plastic cases which feel like, well, cheap plastic, then this may be a good alternative. There is just something about leather that makes me keep coming back to Noreve, and they never disappoint.
The cases are a bit on the expensive side. This one in particular retails for 46 Euros, and prices vary depending on which finish and stitching options you order one with. They offer free worldwide shipping with DHL though, so that's a major plus. I got my case in about 3 days, which is excellent.
All in all, I would say that it's well worth the money as you get what you pay for.
Here is a link to their product page for those of you who are interested. If anyone has any suggestions or feedback, just let me know and I will be happy to direct them to the Noreve team.
Also, Noreve is looking for people to review the cases they will be making for the Galaxy S5 and Sony Z2 once they are released. If any of you would be interested in reviewing those cases, just send me a private message and I will hook you up.
Cheers.

Great Rugged S10+ Case Offers Excellent Protection at A Reasonable Price

I am very impressed by the apparent ruggedness and protection that this case has to offer at this price point. There is a generous lip around the entire screen that should give your phone's screen a pretty good chance of surviving a face down fall onto most surfaces unless into gravel or something like that.
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The case feels pretty comfortable in the hand. The texture along the side edges allows for a good grip so the case is definitely not slippery. This outer edge is a soft rubber material while the rest of the case is a hard plastic. So, the soft outer edge should provide some fair cushioning for drops.
It is not what one would describe as "slim" but that's not really the category this type of case is usually aiming for. It feels appropriately sized for the protection it offers
As far as design goes, overall I like it very much. I'm not exactly sold on the plastic "hex nuts" on the back. They seem a bit tacky and are not flush with the case so they add a bit of discomfort when your hand slides across them while holding the phone. So, while not being aesthetically pleasing or comfortable, they are not a welcome feature in my opinion. Plus, they seem susceptible to dust/dirt collection.
I'm not personally a fan of the dust covers over the charging port and headphone jack but this is a common feature on heavy-duty cases and as such I don't view it as a fault - they seem well designed and fitted.
This is a 2-part case, there's a plastic frame that goes over the phone first, then the assembly is fitted into the outer case. It is a bit difficult to get the phone in and out of the case. The inner frame doesn't have any cushioning between the phone and the frame so I am a bit concerned over getting scratches. The buttons are plenty responsive and easy to push.
I am very happy that this case has a kickstand - it's pretty much a requirement these days for any case I use as a daily driver. The kickstand feels nice and sturdy and it's cool that it can support the phone in landscape and portrait. I do wish the kickstand were a bit easier to close but at the same time you wouldn't want it to close too easily. I like that you can see through to the back of the phone when the kickstand is in use. It also acts as a pretty great handle while holding the phone in portrait mode, kind of like a pop-socket or a ring; you can put your finger between the kickstand and the kickstand frame.
I will definitely be keeping an eye on this brand from now on. I really love the color selection that they offer. I hope they come out with some clear case options...with a kickstand!
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I love these type of cases, i've got a youmaker case...

Looks like UAG case with extra front layer

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