http://www.amazon.com/BLUREX-Leathe...s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1326461088&sr=1-407
I would buy it right now as it looks compatible with the keyboard dock but I will not pull the trigger until I know how the flap stays closed.
Edit - Wait it looks like to clips over the top...hmm I think I might get one.
This is the same case also sold by MoKo and Vertek. Targus also sold a version of this for the iPad2 (or the Moko and Vertek are a copy of the Targus). Anyway, the MoKo review thread has a couple pics of it with the keyboard dock in use.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21369579&postcount=38
It looks like the only downside is the front of the keyboard is raised slightly due to the clasp.
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I ordered this myself. I like the viewing angles and how slim it is.
I wonder if this is any different than the Poetic, Verteks or Moko cases. They're all the same right?
All same, but i was reading in another thread that the Moko had cutout for charger.... and poetic didn't idk....minor differences....
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All same, but i was reading in another thread that the Moko had cutout for charger.... and poetic didn't idk....minor differences....
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I have the Poetic and it does have a cutout for the charger.
I got this case today since I wanted one before I head out on my road trip to vegas but its kinda disappointing so far. It feels a bit flimsy since its loose (kinda need to grab the case to know what I mean -_-; sorry that I can't really describe it) and the bottom corner of the tablet holder doesn't quite fit into the tablet. I'm kinda wondering if I should bother getting another case or just keep with this.
I'll return mine also if I don't like it. I have the Moko and have been just OK with it. Has the charging port cut out ok.
This was a fail. I ordered this from the Amazon link in the OP and I received today a case for a 7" tablet.
The sticker on the box said Transformer prime TF201, but it was way too small.
I got one. I don't have a tablet to use it in but it seems good so far. It says it is leather and smells and feels like leather. The construction of mine seems quite good. I'll post a pic or two Friday if one of the Primes I have coming doesn't have any issues.
I'm going to order and try it out. Fulfilled through Amazon, so returns will be easy.
I spent a good 10 minutes comparing the photos between this and the Moko, and they look identical.
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I got mine today and do not like it. The tablet is held in by clasps, which I don't like at all. I switched back to my Moko case, which the tablet slides into. I'll return the Bluerex one.
I ordered this and it already shipped, too late to cancel ..Will I regret the purchase? What's the problem with it, it clips too tight?
I just received this case today. This is my first folio type case. My previous case was the official ASUS case for the TF101. Because of that, I have developed a preference for holding my tablet in portrait-view by folding the cover into a triangle shape behind the tablet (like the Apple Smart Cover).
The TF201 fits very tightly into this case. I'm afraid of bending the boarder of the prime every time I snap the case closed. It feels like high quality. I only wish that I could hold it in portrait-view like the TF101 case.
Well I finally got a good Prime. This case definitely seems to be constructed well. The stitching is tight and the materials feel nice. There are a couple things I dislike. One is that the tablet slides in really tight. Once you get it in it is fine but it feels a little unnerving trying to slide the case on. All the little tabs that hold it in place are soft material though so no scratching will occur.
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The stand features works awesome. The tablet feels secure and does not feel at all like it will slip out of the grooves.
Here you can see when the cover is folded all the way back it does not lay flat. I believe this will loosen up over time as the materials stretch and get warn. This doesn't bother me but it may bother some. There is no mechanism to hold the cover back either. You just have to hold it with the tablet in your hands.
Here you can see I am pressing it down so it lays flat.
Another thing I dislike is how you have to snap the bottom two clips in for the tablet to be fully in the case but then you have to unsnap them if you want to use the stand feature. I would prefer if those two bottom clips on the left and right were not there. You can see in this pic below I have them snapped in but in the second pic above they are not snapped in so that the stand can be in use. I may get out my Dremel and grind those two tabs away. I think I could make it look decent and function the way I want. It depends if they loosen up for me. (When I say "snap" they don't really snap with a sound or definite feel but for lack of a better word I used "snap". They kind of just need to get pressed onto the right position.)
Here are a couple images of the case with the dock attached. These are basically the two ways you would probably use it. The dock lays flat and works perfectly in either position. The front is elevated slightly on the clip but you cannot really tell.
Finally, the clip that folds over the top of the tablet is a little tight. I am still kind of nervous to clip it over my tablet without really thinking about being super careful. Again everything is covered in a microfiber/felt type material so no scratching but the force you kind of need to use is a little unnerving. I also think this will loosen up over time but right now nothing really feels natural to use. I don't just whip the case open and start using it...I exam how I open it pretty carefully still, lol.
Would I buy it again? Probably not. Everything is just a little too snug for my liking and I dislike how you have to un-attach those bottom two tabs for placing it in the "stand" position. If they didn't come out so hard I probably wouldn't mind. I am really hoping everything loosens up a bit with use. The quality of the materials is impressive and it will protect the Prime just fine. Time will tell whether or not I use it I guess.
I loosened up the bottom two tabs with a pair of pliers. Slips in and out pretty easily now.
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I loosened up the bottom two tabs with a pair of pliers. Slips in and out pretty easily now.
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This worked great. I loosened up the clip that holds it shut as well.
Thanks guys just ordered one myself. I've been eying the blurex case for my acer a100 which currently been out of stock for a while and love how low profile it was. Glad they also make one for the Prime. Also glad it will still work if I decide to get the keyboard.
Tabs or not, I don't like the way the tablet fits in this case. Having to clamp on and off all the time just isn't what I want to do. It will eventually scratch or wear down the metal/plastic and make it look bad. Thanks there are other options and still coming.
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Hey guys as a lot of you have probably realized the transformer's form factor is pretty similar to a generic 10 inch netbook's dimensions. I spent a few hours the other day looking for something that is slim and would have the option to carry a few extra things (charger and cable) while offering enough protection against light bumps and scrapes. I saw a few regular black ones that if i ever left anywhere might be hard to spot. Then i saw this one for the HP mini which was black with some red accents and stretchy pockets.
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The inside is lined with some fuzzy material thats super soft to the touch.
The fitment is pretty much dead on. I was afraid it wouldn't fit cuz the tab does look a bit on the long side, but here it is overlaid on the sleeve as well as sitting in it. You can also see that the zipper is the hidden type, which makes it look a little more sleek:
I don't have the dock yet (who does? lol), but i'm confident that theres plenty of room to spare judging by pictures of mockups with the two halves' thicknesses compared.
Overall, very happy with it, as i ordered it on amazon with 2 day prime and it shipped the next morning Now if only i could get this thing unbricked so i can actually use the sleeve and take it places..
Heres the link for anyone interested, 15 bucks on amazon with prime.
HP Tablet Sleeve - Black with Red Trim
looks good.
I bought one of these because of your recommendation. I got it yesterday, and I am pleased with it. It's a little thicker than I expected. Fit's perfect in length, and a little extra width, which is expected given it's form factor. There is a good amount of padding for protection. The zipper is protected from the inside, so no worries about it scratching the bezel. There's plenty of room even with the keyboard dock. I do kinda wish there was a strap/handle that you could hook your fingers through. It has a few pockets on the outside that you can slide things like usb flash or sd cards. You can squeeze the charger in one, but not comfortably. That's what the 16 hour battery life is for.
I got one of these too and its great!
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I bought one of these because of your recommendation. I got it yesterday, and I am pleased with it. It's a little thicker than I expected. Fit's perfect in length, and a little extra width, which is expected given it's form factor. There is a good amount of padding for protection. The zipper is protected from the inside, so no worries about it scratching the bezel. There's plenty of room even with the keyboard dock. I do kinda wish there was a strap/handle that you could hook your fingers through. It has a few pockets on the outside that you can slide things like usb flash or sd cards. You can squeeze the charger in one, but not comfortably. That's what the 16 hour battery life is for.
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I'm glad that theres room to spare with the dock, as i will probably put a small notebook in there for those instances where you just need to use paper. For the money paid, it really is a pretty good deal it seems.
Thanks for the post! I actually have that same case for my HP Mini (but with the white inner lining) and was wondering if it would fit my TF when it comes in Monday.
Now I know that it will, Thanks!
I have this case as well and it works for me I don't have the dock yet but as others have said it should have plenty of room. I found that the charger fit best in the top small pocket on the front (the one with the plastic piping on the top edge). Having the piping there helps to keep the charger from falling out. I get $10 off $20 discount cards for Office Max all the time. At my local office max this case was going for $20.99 so $11 after the discount made it a no-brainer It looks like it will also allow you to nest cases. If you buy a leather portfolio style case you could leave that attached to the TF and slide it into the neoprene case for extra protection Double-bagging, if you will.
That 'piping' on the top is actually a handle that is on both sides of the case!
I got the same case at MicroCenter in Minnesota for 9.00 in the discount section. Fits the Tablet with or without dock very well. Pouches work creat for power brick and cable. It is soft on the inside without the lint problem some of them have. IMO this is the perfect case.
P.S. I DONT NEED NO STINKING "Smart Cover". A keyboard/dock that covers the light sensor for hibernation when closed, doubles the battery life, adds full USB ports and SD slot.... NOW THAT IS A DAMN SMART COVER. (plus I got it on buy.com for only 60 bucks more that that limp vinyl feminine napkin with magnets that apple calls a cover)
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That 'piping' on the top is actually a handle that is on both sides of the case!
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wow, I didn't even think twice about that until you mentioned it...that is really clever. The design of this case is very thought out yet simplistic. I like it a lot.
Any 10" Netbook sleeve will fit it. I am using one by Built.
One of the benefits of a netbook sleeve as well is if/when you get the keyboard, it will still fit and be useful.
I have the same sleave and it fits the TF+dock just fine.
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Any 10" Netbook sleeve will fit it. I am using one by Built
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Unfortunately not the case, I bought one of the basic neoprene slip kind and it was way too small. This one however looks awesome, I think I'm sold.
I got this case too. Fits rather snugly and you need to position the tablet to sit into the groove at the bottom to ensure a good fit.
Otherwise a great case and as mentioned fits fine with the dock.
The piping handle too is a great touch.
I can confirm as well that the Transformer fits nicely with the dock attached.
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I reused my netbook case. If you want nice and snug fit then this is the one to get.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tucano-Easy...ELSK/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1308668043&sr=8-6
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I reused my netbook case. If you want nice and snug fit then this is the one to get.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tucano-Easy...ELSK/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1308668043&sr=8-6
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Is it snug without the keyboard dock attached? Or is there a lot of unused space inside, since I suppose it was designed for a netbook which is thicker.
Found one of these at Wal-Mart on the clearance rack for 10 bucks. It had a foam insert to help it keep shape on the shelf and I keep it in there for added protection for my screen since I don't have the dock yet. This thing works very well and I love the "handle" on top. The zipper closure on top is also very snazzy.
Can't hurt that the red color also matches my iFaraday stylus!
I was lucky enough to be greeted by the UPS man today with a FolioGuard prototype. Thanks to the others (jms_uk, it2steve) for their great reviews. They have really done a great job, and I agree with everything that they have said thus far. Therefore, I'll touch briefly on the build, fit and features, then add my thoughts for improvement.
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You can see the fit of this case is very good. It appears well made, and the Transformer doesn't slide around during normal use.
Care has been taken not to cover any of the critical buttons/or connections which I appreciate! No need to remove the unit from the case to insert a microSD, or connect HDMI. Likewise the proprietary connector is accessible, as are the power/volume and headphone connector. Also cutouts for the speakers have been integrated. A+
Viewing angles are good, though I would like to see a more shallow angle for desktop typing. More on this later, as I have some ideas for this.
The indents are plenty deep enough to hold the unit upright and stable. As was discussed in another review, if you are familiar with the clip case for the Gtab, these grooves hold the tablet much better.
This is one area where I am a little concerned. If you are carrying the folio case by the edge, the transformer will slide. That said, the flap is designed to stop from falling completely out, but I am worried after a bit of use, this may not be the case.
My advice would be to put some sort of velcro on the flap and the inside of the case which would solve this problem. I'll make the modification and post an update in a few days.
My next complaint, be it minor, was also addressed in another review. The magnets don't hold the case closed very tightly. I'd like to see a little stronger implementation which includes a magnetic strip along the cases' entire length.
As mentioned above, I also really want to see a more shallow typing angle as I use this tablet in meetings when I need to type a quick note or run a terminal session. My initial thought would be to design the front flap so that the very first indent can fold. This would allow one to fold the case in half, while folding up this flap, which rests in the crease on the back of the case. I hope that makes sense, I am going to try and work with the case a bit and see if I can make a modification. Pics will be included with my findings.
All in all this is a GREAT first attempt for an aftermarket case, and I wouldn't hesitate to buy one. The build quality is really good, and it's pretty well thought out.
-J
OK, so I bit the bullet and carefully bent the front flap at the first indent. This is a perfect angle IMO, and I think it should be incorporated into V2. It could be cleaned up with a bit of stitching, and two separate internal front flap pieces.
-J
Thanks for the review.
I have one shipping over soon and also have the official ASUS sleeve. I'm very underwhelmed by the ASUS sleeve.
Good Job,miatawnt2b
Nice review, is there a link?
Thanks, I`m in EU, just wondering whats the difference to other case I`m looking from e-bay: Folio Leather Case For Asus EeePad Transformer TF101=you can see by searching this title on the search box on ebay, I cant post the link as I`m not allowed(<5posts)
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Thanks, I`m in EU, just wondering whats the difference to other case I`m looking from e-bay: Folio Leather Case For Asus EeePad Transformer TF101=you can see by searching this title on the search box on ebay, I cant post the link as I`m not allowed(<5posts)
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That's not leather. It's PU. PU leather not leather.It Is a synthetic.
The different is: The one you found from Ebay angle fixed.
The one from aliexpress angle adjustable.
Also,material different.
Great stuff- thanks for the review and pics!
Anyone know if there are plans for a V.2?
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OK, so I bit the bullet and carefully bent the front flap at the first indent. This is a perfect angle IMO, and I think it should be incorporated into V2. It could be cleaned up with a bit of stitching, and two separate internal front flap pieces.
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How are you finding the case now you've bent the front flap, i.e What's the integrity of the case like in terms of stability etc?
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How are you finding the case now you've bent the front flap, i.e What's the integrity of the case like in terms of stability etc?
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Im curious to know this as well, does the bend show on the other side when you flip it back to its original portfolio style?
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Im curious to know this as well, does the bend show on the other side when you flip it back to its original portfolio style?
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The integrity of the case is still very good. I don't have any issues with any of the angle's. You can see the crease from the front now, but it really doesn't look that bad. If you are going to do this to your case, my suggestion would be to use or build a break so that you get a really good straight line.
Pics coming.
-J
Excellent review. Thank you!
BTW - Did you ever do the velcro modification? I'd like to know how that came out - if it added too much extra bulk, etc.
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Excellent review. Thank you!
BTW - Did you ever do the velcro modification? I'd like to know how that came out - if it added too much extra bulk, etc.
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Still haven't gotten around to the velcro mod. I was actually thinking to eliminate bulk I would just use a lightweight command strip. That way I can easily remove it if I want to pull out the TF, which would probably be never. Command Strips also makes a velcro that you could use if you wanted a solution that allows you to remove the tablet more often.
-J
xjarl said:
That's not leather. It's PU. PU leather not leather.It Is a synthetic.
The different is: The one you found from Ebay angle fixed.
The one from aliexpress angle adjustable.
Also,material different.
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I see that both are PU(synthetic)...
A few co-workers have the dock, so we wanted to see if this case fits with the dock. No-Go. The material of the case is too thick to fit inside the clamshell of the dock. So, this case is not dock compatible, even though it has cutouts for the latches.
-J
Here's the case - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006PWGESY/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
Just received it today. The leather and stitching look nice and seem like they are of good quality. The inner padding is soft and so I doubt it would mess up the screen.
It has a few different stand angles and it is pretty sturdy when angled (doesn't fall out of the grooves).
When the tab is angled, the speaker isn't covered at all so there aren't issues with the speaker being blocked.
I really like the look of it since it doesn't cover the bezel like other cases.
The only things I don't like have to do with the tabs that hold the tablet in place. In the very last picture I post you can see the tabs that hold the bottom right and bottom left corner of the tablet in place. You have to pop these out when using the angular stand. It's a pain to pop out because it is a very tight fit. I'll probably just leave the bottom corners out and not held in place. Also, when you close the front cover, the tab that holds the cover closed isn't that tight of a fit so it easily pops off.
Overall, it's a decent case for $15 shipped.
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This is the case i'm waiting for in the UK.
I had the same on my OG Transformer and it was great.
Nice review! I have the same exact case. As stated my only concern with the case is the bottom tabs where the tablet pops out so you can stand it up. Mine are tight as well and it makes me nervous to keep popping it and out. Other than that it seems like an overall nice case.
More pics. Dont use the bottom two tabs. Sweet case.
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I got this as well and feel the same about the bottom two tabs. I wonder if it's the same with the Blurex, Moko and Verteks cases.
I'm sure they have the same problem. These cases look identical except the branding. But for 15$ it's not bad. It's a good case for carrying the tab around. I'm looking into a nice sleeve for when I take the tab + dock around.
Someone on another forum said that they successfully loosed up the bottom two tabs with some pliers.
how much does the case add to the thickness of the tablet.
+1 on bottom tabs. I just don't use them at all.
I got mine for $10 from amazon, free shipping
Returned my prime to Newegg.. Going to go with the tf700. If anyone wants this case and the extra carbon fiber skin and screen protector by skinomi that I have, shoot me a PM. Good luck. To you all
I hope this is not a stupid question, but does the case close with the dock attached?
Took my tablet out today and I'm really shocked at the quality of the spinned/brushed finishes. After examining under a bright light I saw several scratches. I was really careful. The tablet itself came into contact with nothing but my hands and the cushion of the laptop bag. Granted it wasn't microfiber but still. I had a Zune HD for 2 years and it had no problems. The back is flawless despite much harsher treatment I've given it over the past year or so such as tossing it in the same pocket with keys. Only the laser etching and plastic is scratched. The brushed aluminum finish is flawless. The screen is close enough. I hate using cases but it looks like in this case I have to or my heart will hurt =(.
I got mine today too, I like how thin it is but those bottom tabs definitively suck. My tab that holds it closed is actually fairly strong but that may wear out, I like the case but I have seen other cases I liked more, but for the price this one is awesome.
I received this case as well and I think it's a total POS. What's worse is that seller totally ignoring my requests or either a replacement or a return. Stay clear, you have been warned.
I recently received this case and had purchased it because I also own a Poetic Case for my TF101. The thing I don't like about this case vs the one for my TF101 is that there is a crease down the front of the flap that covers the screen which isn't there on my TF101 Poetic Case. This causes the tablet to not stay secure or stand up properly in the grooves if you have it laying on any surface that isn't flat (i.e. my lap, bed, or merely holding it).
The case for my TF101 is more sturdy than this one because it doesn't have the grove down the front flap and I was quite used to being able to holding it in my lap when I commute into work or in my hand without it falling out of the grooves everytime.
I also agree with the other comments about the bottom corners being too stiff but I guess others have been able to fix this with pliers. For $15, this will work for now but I hope to find something better in the near future. I do like the minimalistic look in that it doesn't cover the front screen but having it skip out of the grooves is somewhat annoying.
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Nice review! I have the same exact case. As stated my only concern with the case is the bottom tabs where the tablet pops out so you can stand it up. Mine are tight as well and it makes me nervous to keep popping it and out. Other than that it seems like an overall nice case.
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It's hard to take out at first but eventually it will come off easier. I ordered this as well but I have similar style for my daughter ipad with similar situation.
I've looked through various threads trying to find an answer to this one:
which is the thinnest available folio case (one which converts to a stand for multiple viewing angles) for the Transformer Prime?
One of the driving factors in getting this tablet over the competition is its thinness, so the slimmest case would be ideal for a lot of people out there to show off how amazing this tablet really is.
So far it seems the slimmest folio cases are (based on my research, please add more to the list):
Moko Slim Cover Case with Stand
MiniSuit Case
Poetic Case
All 3 of which are very similar!
Lets make a comparison of some REAL technical data on the available folio/folding cases out in the market.
Could I ask those of you which own any of these cases to take a measurement of the total thickness of the tablet+case when in closed position?
I'll update this post with the measurements so we can start comparing them, and hopefully we can get a good guide going for this type of case. I'll also add hyperlinks and feature sets, so please chime in with any differing features - eg. magnetic locking, velcrove locking, clip locking, tablet requires to be unhooked from the bottom case clips to go into the 'standing' mode etc.
If you really want a thin case, a folio case isn't what you're looking for!
I have the BluRex case, and like it. I prefer the way it attaches the Transformer Prime to the case, using corner clips, covered in material to protect the screen, to the way other cases have a sleeve, which, once the Prime is inserted, covers up a large portion of the screen.
That being said, any folio case will add more then double to the thickness of the TP. A video reviewer of one of these cases (perhaps the BluRex, don't remember) used nickles to measure the Transformer Prime (4 nickels in thickness) compared to the TP with case on (10 nickels).
I'm waiting for one of the cases in this thread to be released!
Check out this video, if you want a very thin case!
Considering the Transformer Prime has Gorilla Glass, I'm not that worried about the screen breaking (although, there have been some people who's screen has cracked).
I'm somewhat worried about scratches, as I've read of people who's TP has a scratch or two on the screen, so I'm getting a screen protector (also hate how much fingerprints show up on the Prime).
I figure with a screen protector, and a thin, snap on clear plastic case to protect the back spun metal aluminum back of the Prime, I should be set.
Sorry... don't have tools to accurately measure the BluRex case.
Check out the Great Shield series as well. Very slim folio very similar to the minisuit or blurex listed above.
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Check out the Great Shield series as well. Very slim folio very similar to the minisuit or blurex listed above.
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Looks exactly like my BleRex case.
I like it, and it's fine for now, but I really think I want a case that's thinner then the BluRex (Great Shield) case.
I wish the BobJGear cases were available, but I guess I have to wait if I want one of those. The other case I've thought about is the GumDrop case. They provide outstanding protection not only for the metal back, but also for the display, but I'm sure they're on the heavier, thicker side.
The thinnest case you can get is most likely the Asus TranSleeve. Not quite a folio though, but there doesn't seem to be any super thin folio cases like the ones for the HP TouchPad or the iPads. I know there's a thread in this subforum where a member is working on prototyping some thin case designs.
This one has been the lightest and slimmest case for me. It's made from microfiber and therefore doesn't add too much bulk to my Prime. It's great for carrying around the tablet without the dock...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24870086&postcount=16
What's the skin/case in the video? I love it.
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The Sikai case is the thinnest folio-style case available for the Transformer Prime. The material of the case is about 2mm thick on each side of the tablet, and another 2mm for the cover so in total it adds about 6mm of thickness to your tablet. When closed the total tablet + case is about 13mm thick.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sikai-ASUS-...d-Transformer-Prime-TF201-Black-/190638465174
I bought one of these and it is pretty nice.
Some of its benefits are the thinness I mentioned, the fact that the cover stays closed magnetically, it has a loop to hold a stylus, and the cover props the Prime up into different positions for viewing/typing.
For me the biggest benefit is that it doesn't look like leather of fake leather, it has a nice dark grey (almost black) matte finish and doesn't feel at all slippery in the hand. It also has nice cutouts for all of the Prime's camera and ports, even the reset hole.
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wmfreak said:
What's the skin/case in the video? I love it.
W
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You can read about it in this thread:
UPDATED 4/24: Custom, thin, snap on case
Not yet available, but it looks like it's going to be a sweet case (well, actually two sweet cases. I believe there are two gents both working on producing a clear, plastic snap-on case for the Transformer Prime!
wmfreak said:
What's the skin/case in the video? I love it.
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I am the creator of the case in the video. (sorry for the constant spinning of the tablet in the video. It was just a teaser of my prototype.)
Thanks for the words of encouragement ShelW. I've been working on the idea since January and have started a small company to that end. I do hope to also make a "smartcover" like cover/stand for the front of the Prime. However, since Theledman spoke up a few weeks ago about the hardshell part of the case. I figured it best to toss my hat in the ring before things took off.
With things moving so quick on the other thread, I haven't had time to troll the rest of the forum. But I'm glad to see that I've got loyal followers spreading the word for me. I'll keep everyone updated on my progress.
if you're looking for a thin case, i got one that's identical to the one in the link as a gift.
http://www.amazon.com/transformer-P...96GO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1335411712&sr=8-4
here are some pics of mine
Ordered from China - I was thinking about importing more for other devices and selling them on if they were good enough, as there's an absence of silicone cases on the market here.
So, it comes in a rather nice plastic sleeve with Sikai all over it, and a very inspirational slogan: "Design originates from life. Specialization achieves quality." All good so far! I'm more impressed than I expected to be. Except with the slogan. It's not inspirational.
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So I open up the sleeve. Immediately notice a really acrid rubber smell, even a few feet from the case. It's horrendous. It smells like there's been a friction fire in a condom factory. I've smelled more pleasant things coming out of my cat. You might expect this to be just the new rubber smell, but a rinse off doesn't get rid of it. No, this smell is here to stay. This certainly isn't the food grade material you get on some others. You'd be lucky to live if you ate anything off this.
Not that these things are designed for having lunch off, of course - but there's a trend today away from caustic rubber smells, BPA and parabens, and this doesn't try to follow. I wouldn't want any of the small things in my house chewing on this.
The smell is more bearable after a while. It's probably destroying my nose hairs. Okay, front view.
It looks okay. So some parts of it do take a big nod toward quality. The feel of the case is nice - the textured cover certainly won't be slipping out of your hands, and it's reasonably thick. The logo imprinted inside the case is a nice touch, too - that little extra bit, even though it's basically just a bit of blown rubber, adds to the overall impression of it.
The holes for peripherals, sensors and the cameras are nice, too - there's no spare silicone hanging off the holes, and overall it's really well made.
The back is just as nice. That textured feel is present all the way around. The Sikai logo is nicely imprinted - the detail is good. Overall, having a good feeling about it.
Okay, let's slide in the TF300T...
It goes in easily. Probably slightly too easily - after literally no struggle at all, the pad is in the case. And here's where the problems start.
Although the case fits snugly around the back, with all the holes matching up to the ports and sensors, around the front it's a different story. The front camera holes and sensors don't fit snugly - they're a few mm from the case holes, so that renders the front camera useless. You end up just seeing the ill-fitting case. All around the front of the case, the poor fit is the same:
But the holes fit nicely around the rest of the case: there isn't a mismatched hole, everything fits in and the volume buttons are taken care of nicely. They work very well.
However, leaving it on for a while, the deficiencies become apparent. That smell is back every time you get close to the tablet. Naturally, you may as well forget about using your front camera, too: it fits so poorly that it's entirely obscured by the case unless you hold it down to the glass. And the case starts to pick up the smallest of dust particles - not only that, but they stick to the case like... well, like the bad smell that the case also came with. They're a nightmare to get rid of. You're not cleaning this one in a hurry. And when you do clean it, it's going to get filthy again really quickly.
Alright, this is the black one - and we all know that black things show the dirt more. But the textured cover, while very impressive and grippy, just serves to attract dirt that gets stuck in the textures.
Not a great case - those fundamental flaws are the smell, the way dirt gets lodged in there and the extremely poor fit. "Specialization achieves quality"? It clearly doesn't. I think this is going in the bin - unless I find out a way to shrink it onto the pad, and then spray it with Febreeze every day.
Check this post out. I bought a silicone case off EBay that fits perfectly. Also, no acrid smell either. I have also listed my other purchases for my tablet in this post. The only thing missing is the dock. I just got it the other day from Office Depot. The manager even matched the price Walmart had online. I paid $119 for the dock.
http://androidforums.com/showthread.php?p=5315630
Sent from my Transformer Pad TF300T using Xparent Purple Tapatalk 2
wetbiker7 said:
Check this post out. I bought a silicone case off EBay that fits perfectly. Also, no acrid smell either. I have also listed my other purchases for my tablet in this post. The only thing missing is the dock. I just got it the other day from Office Depot. The manager even matched the price Walmart had online. I paid $119 for the dock.
http://androidforums.com/showthread.php?p=5315630
Sent from my Transformer Pad TF300T using Xparent Purple Tapatalk 2
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Interesting. I was looking at a folding case instead. Something that's very similar to the first one - does the tablet fit pretty snugly?
Either that or a revolving one. They're just bulky, though. Kinda defeats the point of a thin and light tablet.
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Interesting. I was looking at a folding case instead. Something that's very similar to the first one - does the tablet fit pretty snugly?
Either that or a revolving one. They're just bulky, though. Kinda defeats the point of a thin and light tablet.
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Oh yes, It fits the tab perfectly and I'm actually very impressed with it. Now that I've gone and bought a dock, I won't be using it as much as I would like.
I just bought a Poetic leather case for the dock and keyboard. According to the details and the reviews, it's all real leather and not the PU leather a lot of the cases are made of. I'll have it the first or second week of January and post a review for it.
Here's a link for it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007ZE26CO/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
Silikon Case TF300t
I guys
i bought this silikon case for the tf300 t
http://www.amazon.de/Skque-Silikon-...FLII/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357057904&sr=8-1
Have also the same problem as User in post 1