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one of my friends has a CaseCrown portfolio case for his Xoom (called the "Standby" i think) and it is awesome. fits snugly with access to all ports and even has a magnetic clip to secure the flap to the case itself. it has a built in stand as well. here it is on amazon http://www.amazon.com/CaseCrown-Standby-Motorola-Model-Black/dp/B004WKT2DU
i love this case so much that i was hoping for a Transformer case to come out, so i emailed customer support at CaseCrown and this is the reply i got:
"We appreciate your interest in CaseCrown
We are currently discussing the Asus EEE Pad Transformer, so it is a possibility!
We can email you a notification if they will be available, however it will not be expected for at least 1-2 months
Otherwise, we can offer a few suggestions on generic sleeves or cases that will fit if you are interested."
i asked for alternatives and if they propose anything different than what's on the "compatible cases" thread i'll post them there. just wanted to let you all know.
They should definitely look into it, considering it's generating more hype than the Xoom.
count me in for one!
-J
newtybar said:
They should definitely look into it, considering it's generating more hype than the Xoom.
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I dont know why these companys are "considering" bringing out cases. Surely they can see that there is space in the marketfor more cases..
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OMG this case would be PERFECT!
Share the email address with us. We should ALL email them. The more emails they get the sooner they will make this!
Looks great, just sent them an email at [email protected]
Also suggested that if the do produce a case they look at a way to allow the unit to be docked with the keyboard without the need to remove cover which would be great
The need to hurry up on making one. Looks nice.
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Looks great, just sent them an email at [email protected]
Also suggested that if the do produce a case they look at a way to allow the unit to be docked with the keyboard without the need to remove cover which would be great
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Sent them an email. Thanks!
got an email yesterday from CaseCrown...here's what they said:
"This email is to inform you that we will have Asus Transformer standby cases in late June.
We can email you again when they are available if you are interested
Feel free to contact us if you have any other questions.
Thank you.
Best Regards,
CaseCrown Support"
the casecrown cases really are fantastic so it may be worth the wait unless someone else comes out with one thats just as good. i know that the "FolioGuard" case shown in this forum is the one to beat right now, but the biggest caveat there is that it doesnt have the low profile stand ability. so basically i cant put it on my desk and have the low slant angle for typing
Yeah, I can see that being a problem for some.. The FolioGuard guys read these forums with interest though, so I'll wager that the feedback has been received and taken on board
Personally, because I use Thumb Keyboard extensively when using the tablet on its own (in "split mode") - that with a low profile typing position would actually feel "sub-optimal" for me as its best used when gripping the tablet and tapping away with your thumbs
..and then there's always the dock for the real typing shenannigans...
(If only Asus could've licensed the Transformer's transforming noise whenever you docked it... geek-tastic.. *sigh*)
That's great news. Casecrown makes some quality gear. Their Xoom case seems well made and its less than $20 on Amazon.
here's the xoom case...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X824yeApds
I'll email them later today. It looks just like the official case, but with magnets and (fake) leather instead. I like it a lot.
The case crown looks a lot like this one they're selling on EBay out of China
The bad news is that it's $15 shipping for a total of $27 buy it now.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Folio-Leather-C...959?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f0a49a03f
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I'll email them later today. It looks just like the official case, but with magnets and (fake) leather instead. I like it a lot.
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But someone has already emailed casecrown saying the TF101 case will be out in a few weeks within June to order. Hopefully within under the $20 mark.
This case looks great and it doesn't appear to be too thick like a lot of other cases too.
Hopefully it lives up to expectations as I'm getting tired of keeping my transformer inside due to not having a case.
I just bought a casecrown sleeve that I like quite a bit (other than the turqouise meshy crap on the inside that is a tad too rough to make me feel like it won't scratch my screen!)
Either way if they made a case like that which turned into a stand, I'd definitely purchase it Here's to hopin'!
Looks identical to the case in this thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1108526
Must be the one from China on Ebay mentioned earlier...even at $28 may be worth a try....
Looks fantastic, can't wait til its out!
CaseCrown Bold case for Transformer up for preorder on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/CaseCrown-Bold-Standby-Transformer-Tablet/dp/B0055UBTSW/ref=sr_1_23?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1308188766&sr=1-23
There's also another CaseCrown Transformer listing. The pictures show a Kindle though.
http://www.amazon.com/CaseCrown-Synthetic-Interior-Compartments-Transformer/dp/B00540DUEE/ref=sr_1_12?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1308188766&sr=1-12
ilgadets said:
CaseCrown Bold case for Transformer up for preorder on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/CaseCrown-Bold-Standby-Transformer-Tablet/dp/B0055UBTSW/ref=sr_1_23?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1308188766&sr=1-23
There's also another CaseCrown Transformer listing. The pictures show a Kindle though.
http://www.amazon.com/CaseCrown-Synthetic-Interior-Compartments-Transformer/dp/B00540DUEE/ref=sr_1_12?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1308188766&sr=1-12
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Awesome! Now the question is: Case Crown or RooCASE???
CaseCronw is releasing standby case today and it looks promising..i see that the other cases they sell for other tablets have gotten pretty good review.. i just wanted to get some opinions before i jump on this..anyone else thinking of getting or ordered it already?..
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0055UBTSW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=A174CY8CR6S3G5
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CaseCronw is releasing standby case today and it looks promising..i see that the other cases they sell for other tablets have gotten pretty good review.. i just wanted to get some opinions before i jump on this..anyone else thinking of getting or ordered it already?..
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0055UBTSW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=A174CY8CR6S3G5
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Looks nice and under $20. Assuming this is fulfilled by Amazon like their other products, I might have to pick one up.
edit: There's a video in the reviews for the iPad version. Looks great! Tight fit and very thin.
http://www.amazon.com/CaseCrown-App...Y8CR6S3G5&s=electronics&qid=1308957186&sr=1-1
checking out shows $26.56 with tax and shipping.. can this item be fulfilled by amazon at some point? i think i still might jump on this, its still cheaper than most other cases.
Damn, I'm tempted to get this. I've been wanting a good case and I already have a carrying case by case crown. But Roocase's case seems like a better option because its multi angle.
Ill probably pull the trigger on this sometime this week. I just want the thinnest stand case possible. The multi angle is less important to me than being thin and light. Most of the others are bulky and if I wanted something an inch thick that protects the screen I could just just carry the keyboard dock.
The pics on Amazon of the CaseCrown look identical to the case (Jazz) I bought from Steve over at electroniccrap.com..
http://electroniccrap.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=34_36&products_id=51
The flap on the back and the way it tucks, along with the viewing angle and case material seem quite comparable...
I'm happy with the Jazz...fit is good and material is decent, especially given the price point....is rather difficult to type at the given angle...I think I would prefer something with multiple viewing/typing angles and a little better quality material...but again, for the price paid it is a good option...I'm betting the CaseCrown will give similar results...
Ryan...should give you the thin, light case you are looking for...that was my main need and am satisfied from that standpoint...
Is this about the thinnest and lightest we can expect from a fold over case like that?
I'm getting tired of not being able to bring my transformer out due to not having any protection. Stingray, you're making me want this case even more so I hope I'm not disappointed after I order it.
Actually now that I look at it the pictures, it seems like the jazz might even be thinner than the casecrown? It's hard to tell but maybe I'm just seeing things?
Went ahead and pulled the trigger, worth trying for 25.
Finally a case built specifically for the transformer that looks decent! Definitely looking to get this. Can anyone confirm whether or not the tablet docks correctly WITH THE CASE ON?
None of them are built with the case accommodating the dock. It would pretty much require the entire bottom to be cut out.
LucJoe said:
Looks nice and under $20. Assuming this is fulfilled by Amazon like their other products, I might have to pick one up.
edit: There's a video in the reviews for the iPad version. Looks great! Tight fit and very thin.
http://www.amazon.com/CaseCrown-App...Y8CR6S3G5&s=electronics&qid=1308957186&sr=1-1
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Are you in Arizona or Nevada? I don't pay tax on Amazon here in CA.
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None of them are built with the case accommodating the dock. It would pretty much require the entire bottom to be cut out.
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TuffLuv will work with dock but is expensiveand the bottom is mostly cut out.
Looks right for the price. **Purchased!**
Has anyone got this shipped yet? It says in stock july 5th?
just thought i'd throw in my 2 cents here. i just bought 10 CaseCrown iPad2 standby cases for upper management at work and they are really nice cases. one of my friend had one and after messing with it, i liked it enough to recommend to the execs. as soon as the case came up on amazon for the TF i ordered one immediately.
i highly recommend CaseCrown.
Just got an "out of stock" email. They said resupply by Jul 8. Debating cancelling my order.
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Has anyone got this shipped yet? It says in stock july 5th?
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Got an auto email Friday stating they will ship Jun 27th but got nothing so shouted email to them and they stated they did not have enough stock to meet the preorders, next stock they receive is no later than July 8th. I threatened to cancel so they are willing to discount $3 if I wait till then. I preordered Jun 15.
I am in Canada and don't know how these guys ship so I may get this case by August. HA, HA!
Weird, just checked my email and they state it has been shipped.?
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Just got an "out of stock" email. They said resupply by Jul 8. Debating cancelling my order.
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Got an out of stock email as well, not happy
mine shipped out today, can't wait to get it!!
The dock compatibility has the downside of exposing the bottom to possible dust and impact. Only way I see a case supporting dock to be fully protective when undocked is if it had some kind of detachable bottom for when you need to actually dock, Probably would be good if it was held in by tiny pop-in buttons of sorts and with a as small a presence as possible so it doesn't cause any discomfort in holding the tablet.
I just ordered it. Have not seen anything on it.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006BU4TQY/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
Let me know what you think of it.
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Great find! Thanks! I just ordered one.
My TP will be here tomorrow so the timing is perfect as the other case I ordered hasn't been released yet and isn't due to bill till Jan.
Thanks again.
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word. just ordered one as well. nice find, kind of a leather case combined with a smart cover.
Before you start to order stuff, what if you want to just hold onto the tablet with your hand and NOT use the stand? Looks like you will have a large flopping cover to deal with which looks to be a pain in the butt. There will be times I want to use my tablet on the go and not use a stand at all...the last thing I want to deal with is the cover getting in the way. Maybe that's why they don't post any pictures of it in a NON stand way? There will be much more out there soon once the tablet picks up pace.
Eh... I had one similar on the xoom and it was fine. You fold it behind. Point is you will most always use the lap angle
Nice! I bought one and will (hopefully) get it this Friday. I just want something to add some protection. This is the only one I've seen that is shipping now. There were only 9 left so I ordered one.
HuskerWebhead said:
Nice! I bought one and will (hopefully) get it this Friday. I just want something to add some protection. This is the only one I've seen that is shipping now. There were only 9 left so I ordered one.
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Yes and it's better than the wedge in the back type stand. I am sure better cases will be made but this is a great starter for protection
oasis9389 said:
I just ordered it. Have not seen anything on it.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006BU4TQY/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
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Thanks, I just added this to my....
Ultimate Transformer PRIME TF201 Accessory Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20013463#post20013463
Just ordered one overnight, 3.99 with Amazon prime. .
Looks nice. Once all the issues are ironed out on the prime this may be the case to get.
Reminds me of the ipad 2 cover except this looks much more professional. Definitely ordering one.
My SGSII HercuDom needs more w00t. It always needs more w00t!
Mine will be here tomorrow, i'll post pics and let you know how it is.
looks to be everything i wanted.. smart cover angles, back protection and thin.
I ordered one when it said in stock... when I went to the item just now it says in stock January 1st.... Does this mean our orders won't ship? Or does it mean they ran out after our order and we are safe? OR-Will we not get this for another week?
This is just like Waiting to get the Prime all over again.
Mine is in route.. Have the tracking number
Mine didn't ship today... my guess is that it should ship tomorrow, because it does not say on my order that it will not ship until Jan 1st.. we shall see
Nice case! Looks pretty solid, please follow up with pictures and your thoughts!
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Nice case! Looks pretty solid, please follow up with pictures and your thoughts!
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will do.. mine is "out for delivery" hopefully have it by 3pm, i'll upload pics for everyone.. can't wait to have a case on this thing so i can start bringing it around.
So it looks like the case covers the speaker holes? So it could muffle the sound some?
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ehh it ok i have it its a little louse around the bezel... idk. nothing special i got it bc i couldn't get the selve and also its cover doesnt stick to the back- ill need to Velcro it
Have been checking out the Gumdrop Droptech cases for a while.
I like their ruggedness.
I need something I can use at work in an industrial environment.
Today I saw they had the case for the TF201 Prime on pre-order.
Ordered one straightaway.
Hope they start production soon.
http://www.gumdropcases.com/asus-prime.html
very nice looking, I need something like this so I can let my kids use my prime. I called to see when it would be available. The customer service lady I talked to put me on hold to ask the designer when it would be available. He said towards the end of April. I probably wont pre-order but I will definitely be keeping an eye on this.
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very nice looking, I need something like this so I can let my kids use my prime. I called to see when it would be available. The customer service lady I talked to put me on hold to ask the designer when it would be available. He said towards the end of April. I probably wont pre-order but I will definitely be keeping an eye on this.
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The more people that pre-order. The sooner production will start.
So if you are willing to buy eventually, why not pre-order now?
Nice looking case, but $60? I could see spending that for a case that covers the dock as well, or at least works with it. Their competition makes ipad cases that look almost identical for less than half the price...
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The more people that pre-order. The sooner production will start.
So if you are willing to buy eventually, why not pre-order now?
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I wont pre-order because the only thing keeping this case from being perfect is the lack of a stand. I watch ALOT of movies. So I will wait until it's actually available before i put my money on it. I was told towards the end of april, which sounded pretty firm. If that time comes and I still haven't found a good case then I will buy it.
The whole idea of getting enuff preorders in sounds good but I'm pretty sure a lot of prime owners have trouble beleiving a preorder will ever be fullfilled. Kinda like the champaign prime I ordered from best buy lol
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I put in my order. I need a rugged case. I hope it comes sooner than end of April though. I emailed trident and they replied they would not be making a case. Doesn't look like otterbox will either. So this is my only hope. Does anyone know of a different hardcore case like this out now?
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I would LOVE to get that case but the 60 bucks is making me second guess. Will probably wait until some people around here get them or I read a few reviews on how it looks and works with the Prime before I do anything. Thanks for the heads up though
If the designer can produce something close in terms of aesthetics, then I'm onboard.
I really appreciate the thickness and masculinity that this case appears to provide for the TFP.
$60 really isn't that bad, considering a standard Otterbox Defender series case is $50.
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Gumdrop did not post my review
I tried to post a less than stellar review of the case and Gumdrop did not post it. The screen protector makes the screen not very responsive so I have removed the screen protector to get the responsiveness I wanted. Just a heads up that they censor the reviews on the website. I give the case 2 stars.
This case looks very bulky and uber pricey too. Sort of takes away from the whole ethos of wafer thin tablet aswell.
Damn..that's a sick looking case. Wonder how much weight it adds to the tab.
sick sick case!
It's brand new (minus the cellophane wrap) and I can't get anyone to buy it locally on CL. Rare as hen's teeth. I'm surprised there has been no interest.
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It's brand new (minus the cellophane wrap) and I can't get anyone to buy it locally on CL. Rare as hen's teeth. I'm surprised there has been no interest.
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??? They're easy to find anywhere.
my area you can get one from damn near anywhere, its the tablet thats hard as hell to get
what color?
im interested
Yea, where are you, what color, and how much are you asking?
can someone explain why Amazon is now selling these for $179.99 while BB still has them at $149.99?
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can someone explain why Amazon is now selling these for $179.99 while BB still has them at $149.99?
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Those are Amazon sellers, Amazon.com is out.
Ben
i bought a new dock today for $119 + $6 shipping on amazon
link ?
I need one
Office Depot
I picked up a dock a couple of days ago at my local Office Depot. They had it in stock at list price. Of course they didn't have any of the TF201 tablets in stock but plenty of the TF101s.
I'm still not sure I'm going to keep it though. I didn't buy my Prime to use as a laptop really. I bought it to use as a tablet, I've got plenty of netbooks, laptops and desktops. What really disappointed me was they don't come with a charger and cable.
I've docked mine once and didn't even remove the plastic protective covering just to see what it is all about. I can see how people are cracking screens with this thing though. The hinge is unbelievably tight.
If I do decide to sell it I will post.
fasthair
almost wonder if storing tab and dock separately for things like travel and transport would be a better (safer) idea.
My local Best Buy and surrounding locations all have them in stock. I bought one a week ago just to try out when though I didn't think I would care for it. I tried it a couple times an then returned it to Best Buy. It is very very nice!! If I was in college or didn't have a new laptop that I love them I am sure I would have kept it. If any one is around the Atlanta Georgia area them check local Best Buy stores, plenty of docks in this area, no tablets though....
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OP, how much?
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None in Toronto been trying to find one for a week
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Wow. No one read the OP.
If you add rubber bumpers, it's probably safer to transport docked. If not, there's some suspicion that docked transport could potentially cause the glass to crack, although I don't think that's been confirmed as the actual cause just yet. Transporting separately, I'm not sure that you'd necessarily benefit - the bulk is at least the same, if not greater, and you'll have to pack them separately to avoid having the hinge scratch the glass.
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Wow. No one read the OP.
If you add rubber bumpers, it's probably safer to transport docked. If not, there's some suspicion that docked transport could potentially cause the glass to crack, although I don't think that's been confirmed as the actual cause just yet. Transporting separately, I'm not sure that you'd necessarily benefit - the bulk is at least the same, if not greater, and you'll have to pack them separately to avoid having the hinge scratch the glass.
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I have been using my Prime with the dock since early last December and my Prime is fine. I carry this thing everywhere, work, home when I travel on vacation, etc.
After reading all the anecdotal reports of Prime screens cracking, I think the real issue with the people whose screens cracked is that the Prime's backplate is slightly warped, which puts stress on the screen. If the glass is stressed long enough any bump could lead to a crack. Probably closing the lid, or pressing the slightly warped Prime against the keyboard dock was enough to stress the glass and cause a break.
As for the real intent of the thread:
Officedepot still has them in stock. As far as I can see they have had the most consistent stock of both Prime's Docks & other accessories. I don't know if they ship to Canada though.
http://www.officedepot.com/catalog/search.do?fkey=&Ntt=tf201
tf201 dock
Felixpau86 said:
None in Toronto been trying to find one for a week
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I would try provantage
They have them on special order though so its hard to judge how long it will take but they're at a good price
almightywhacko said:
I have been using my Prime with the dock since early last December and my Prime is fine. I carry this thing everywhere, work, home when I travel on vacation, etc.
After reading all the anecdotal reports of Prime screens cracking, I think the real issue with the people whose screens cracked is that the Prime's backplate is slightly warped, which puts stress on the screen. If the glass is stressed long enough any bump could lead to a crack. Probably closing the lid, or pressing the slightly warped Prime against the keyboard dock was enough to stress the glass and cause a break.
As for the real intent of the thread:
Officedepot still has them in stock. As far as I can see they have had the most consistent stock of both Prime's Docks & other accessories. I don't know if they ship to Canada though.
http://www.officedepot.com/catalog/search.do?fkey=&Ntt=tf201
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Hah, whoops. Started reading on the second page, not the first.
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