Hi Folks, 3 things here, just to share my experience.
(1) From Amazon, got the a Silicon Skin Case that comes with a Quibits cleaning cloth. Fits perfect, and is super light. Does not add much in weight or size to the Tab when in use. Cost about $9.95.
(2) Also from Amazon, got the rooCase 2 clear pack screen protector. Carefully applied one, and it fits perfectly. Takes a little time to make sure no dust is beneath, and if you've done it before you know what I mean...Cost $9.99
(3) After the above, I realized that though my tab was protected, I did not like putting it into my laptop bag without any protection for primarily the screen. Even with the screen protector on, anything else in your bag could still scratch the front. So started researching sleeves and other covers, but did not like anything I found online yet. SO... a little DIY, found a hardcover book that fit perfectly, and I made my own sleeve. DIY: Cut out all the pages, covered the middle binding for a cleaner look, drilled hole in middle of binding, and used a flexible cord in the hole in the binding to hold it all together when closed. Not calling it a cover since nothing holds it in place when the book is open; so it is really just like a sleeve. Anyway, I found I liked using it so just thought I'd share.
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Hi all,
Here is my review of the Sikai leather/plastic case, as sold by Amazon. For comparison, I have had my Prime in the Poetic cover since I got it. It was okay, but didn't have a charging slot in the spine so it had to be open to be plugged in - plus the nearly-flat angle was nearly-useless because the cover kept slipping out of the tab you tucked it into. I had ordered the GreatShield folio case, but returned it because I didn't like the way the case gripped the tablet, plus I didn't like that to close the cover I had to put pressure on the screen to slide the clip past the edge.
Onto my review...
As mentioned in other reviews, it is a strange mix of black leatherette and dark brown plastic. The plastic back plate is great - the Prime snaps in and seems to be held quite securely. Similar to many iPad covers, it just wraps over the edge - enough to hold, but out-of-the-way enough to really reveal the sleek Prime look. The main portion of the back plate is the black leatherette material, with only the outer edge showing the brown plastic. It has all of the necessary cutouts - including (apparently) the ability to have the dock attached and still close the cover. That is because the "hinge" pieces that connect the cover to the back plate are elastic. I don't have a dock, so I can't comment much on that.
The leather-ish cover looks to be two pieces glued/sewn together, with two bends in the midde - allowing it to be folded up in a triangle shape. Both angles I tried seem to be reasonably stable while typing. About the two layers of the cover...they might have been able to get away with only one, giving it a sleeker appearance, but they had to account for the strap that slips over the sides to hold the cover against the screen. The strap is fine, and gives it an upscale look, but I would have preferred a more unobtrusive solution with magnets or something similar. Overall, the case is skinny enough - just about the same thickness as my Poetic case. That is actually a bit of a downer since I expected this to be thinner since the Poetic case has that layer around the bezel with the magnets in the corners.
There are a few tiny fit-and-finish things that I didn't expect to see in a $30 case. The leather part of the back plate doesn't always make a perfect fit with the plastic border. I'm really nitpicking here, but when this costs three times as much as my Poetic case, I was expecting Ferrarri-quality stuff. I know - it still only $30 so I won't beat them up (much) for it.
Overall, I really like the Sikai. It has a superior look to the Poetic - that one hid all of the nice features of the Prime underneath the protective layers of the front/back/cover. When all that is exposed is the center part of the screen, it almost doesn't matter anymore what Asus designed it to look like. The Sikai shows the Prime's lines and curves much better than the other cases I have seen. The plastic seems tough enough to not break or wear any time soon, so as long as the leatherette holds up, I say this is the best case available for the Prime under $30...
By the way, when ordering from Amazon, it ships from Hong Kong. I placed the order on June 18th, and got a confirmation within 24 hours that it had shipped. However, the confirmation email said my ETA was JULY 31st! Needless to say, I was very happy when it arrived today instead...
I figured there were already better pictures available than my crappy phone can provide, but I can take some close-ups of specific features if requested.
Thanks!
swordsman74 said:
It has all of the necessary cutouts - including (apparently) the ability to have the dock attached and still close the cover. That is because the "hinge" pieces that connect the cover to the back plate are elastic. I don't have a dock, so I can't comment much on that.
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The dock works great with this case!
yeah I've had this case for a few weeks and its very functional. I really like how it doesn't cover the bezel on the prime like the sikai fiber case and you get multiple angles that actually work
My only complaints are that its a bit on the heavy side and because its designed to be put into the dock with the case on, the steepest angle isn't quite as steep as other cases because the flap slides out making the "hinge" not at the fold but an inch out
oh and the case is kind of ugly haha
The 920 feels really slippery to be. I'm sure I'll drop it at some point when using it one-handed.
I don't want a big protective case, but just something to add texture to the back of the phone.
Is there some kind of texturized skin I could stick on? (Ideally with no residue if I remove it)
Or some other rubber that would stick on the back?
Or even a really thin silicon case?
I can't be the only one with this problem, has anyone else noticed this and found a good solution?
mattsnowboard said:
The 920 feels really slippery to be. I'm sure I'll drop it at some point when using it one-handed.
I don't want a big protective case, but just something to add texture to the back of the phone.
Is there some kind of texturized skin I could stick on? (Ideally with no residue if I remove it)
Or some other rubber that would stick on the back?
Or even a really thin silicon case?
I can't be the only one with this problem, has anyone else noticed this and found a good solution?
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I agree that the phone is slippery ... and I started by using a gel case ... which worked, and it had knobby grips on the edges of the case -- and that worked very well to stop dropping the phone (I did that several times before I put the case on it).
Then I tried a phone with the Nokia CC-1043 case ... but that also was too slippery for me. I tried some egrip (they are non sticky things that will "stick" to most any surface ... and if you want something on the back of the phone -- there are pads that are 1" by 2" (about) that would work. However, for me, I wanted something on the edges -- so that I could get it out on the vertical holster that I use. The egrips on the edges did not stay formed along the curve of the case ... so I modified the CC-1043 with some grooves on the edges -- which really works great!
I was going to post some pictures, but I don't have access to a web site for the insertion ... If you send me a private message, I can send you the pictures ...
The grooves were made using a bandsaw with a block of wood taking the place of the phone to provide stability to the case as it was cut ... and there was a block of wood to stop how far into the blade that the case would go, and resulted in a cut that is about 1/2 mm deep ... it provides enough grip to grab the phone out of the case and while holding it -- most of what my hand / fingers are touching are the edges of the phone ...
It depends on which color you have. The blue and red are not as slippery. But I have Ghost armor on mine and it gives it a slightly tacky feel in addition to protecting it from scratches. Mine is red.
I have the black one (matte finish).
Is this the egrips you mentioned? http://www.egrips.com/
It sounds like that might be too much grip. I don't want to have trouble getting the phone into/out of my pocket. I just want more grip so that I don't constantly feel like it's going to fly out of my hand.
I looked at the case you mentioned here and it sounds good: http://www.amazon.com/Nokia-02733P4-CC-1043-Cover-Lumia/dp/B009T8YXCA but having some texture built-in would be nice (as opposed to your DIY grooves).
So I looked at related products and found the following:
http://www.amazon.com/Worldshopping-Black-Matte-Quicksand-Accessories/dp/B00A1Z3U3S/ref=pd_sim_cps_7
http://www.amazon.com/JKase-Premium-Quality-Nokia-Streamline/dp/B00A1UPHYS/ref=pd_sim_cps_17 (the sides of this seem ideal)
http://www.amazon.com/Fosmon-Series-Protective-Nokia-Lumia/dp/B009YLCFZY/ref=pd_sim_cps_3 (don't like the color)
http://www.amazon.com/NOKIA-LUMIA-HYBRID-RUBBERISED-COVER/dp/B009YB0P5G/ref=sr_1_1 (mentioned by a reviewer above)
Can anyone speak for those cases? Probably going to make a decision between those 5 in a day or so.
I had a case like the JKase ... and it is OK, but it adds some noticeable weight to the phone ... it is the one with knobby sides ... it has a very thin strip along the front-bottom of the case that is along the micro USB connector and the speakers ... it never was straight, but it also didn't seem to provide much function ... read other posts that said that they cut it off ...
Don't know about the other cases ...
The egrips link that you have are the ones that I tried ... I always use a case and never just in the pocket -- so I don't know if it would cause a problem ...
Like I said, I like the Nokia case after the modification ... before it, it was still at risk of being dropped ...
mattsnowboard said:
The 920 feels really slippery to be. I'm sure I'll drop it at some point when using it one-handed.
I don't want a big protective case, but just something to add texture to the back of the phone.
Is there some kind of texturized skin I could stick on? (Ideally with no residue if I remove it)
Or some other rubber that would stick on the back?
Or even a really thin silicon case?
I can't be the only one with this problem, has anyone else noticed this and found a good solution?
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The cc-1043 cases is matte see my ebay sale!
Electrical tape to a thin plastic case.
Simple, thin, and adds a lot of grip. However, it can cause issues if you work in a very hot environment as the tape will goop and slip. Otherwise, I do this with almost all of my devices.
Add texture to slippery cell phone
To make your phone less slippery, you can add textured stickers to it. The kind that you would put on the bottom of the bathtub to prevent slips.
I bought some good ones at Bed, Bath, and Beyond. You can cut them into any shape you want. They were actually shaped like fish. I cut them into strips and put a few on the back of the phone and on the sides.
You can find them in many colors.
Amazon has a good selection.
Surprised nobody has mentioned Ghost Armor. It's perfect for what you want.
I bought their MatteArmor for the back of my Samsung Galaxy tablet and to provide a matte finish instead of it's slippery plastic.
Increased holdability (made up word lol) and maintains the look of the device because it's transparent and thin.
It's that good I paid to have it shipped from the USA to UK. Lifetime warranty, 30 day money-back guarantee
Here's a link to the Lumia range but they do literally any device.
Just bought silicone case from dx.com. Transparent, back side is matted. Not bad for this price, but flash working incorrect - fills all the frame because case scatters light
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Hello Android fans,
I'm a new user to the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 from T-Mobile (SGH-T779), and I wanted to discuss my case and screen protectors of choice I like.
First of all, my screen protector of choice in most cases is usually Zagg's invisibleShield, because it works REALLY well, most of the time. I say most of the time for reasons not related to this situation. I have a Galaxy Note 2 as well with a wallet case that presses against the screen, Zagg's plastic technology doesn't work so well for it in that kind of situation.
Otherwise, my Tab 2 has a nice wet-applied Zagg invisibleShield HD screen on it, and it's plain awesome. There's no quality loss in the screen, it doesn't scratch very easily and doesn't collect a whole lot of fingerprints. It does collect them, but easily wiped off with a simple cloth.
My case I'm using, though it's not /perfect/, it's just currently the best I could personally find at the time.
It's the RooCase RC-GALX10TAB2-DA-BK Dual-Axis leather folio case. Basically it works using a 2-piece assembly. The main part holds the case in a nice felt-feeling case, so you can hold it, without the outer case, in a night light package. The outer case has velcro to hold the inner part to it so you can rotate it by sticking it to the velcro. This allows it to be in landscape or portrait mode very nicely, and it doesn't fall over when in portrait mode like a lot of the other dual-axis folios seem to have a problem with. It does use a low-powered magnet on the front of the inner case to the outer inner case so it snugs together when closed.
The only downsides are, so far:
The stylus/pen holder is on the outside edge of the outer case, so it sticks out like a soar thumb, and can easily be knocked out.
The case has no hole on the bottom side for the 30-pin connector, though this issue can be kind of gotten around by simply rotating the tablet to its side, or completely upside down, thanks to full auto-rotation of the Android interface. I usually plug it in every night in this manner, rotated out to put the 30-pin on the outer side and plugged in.
It is "technically" leather, but it seems like every other "Genuine Leather" product out there, where the leather is just a very very thin layer of leather covered over cardboard or other fillers. (I make leather stuff as a hobby, so I know what real leather is capable of and feels like when done properly).
The plus sides are:
It fits rather well and does not interfere with the touchable screen area, even with my big hands I have yet to conflict with the edges of the touchable screen. .
It fits very snug and tightly, so it doesn't move at all.
It fully exposes the power, volume rocker, microSD slot, IrDA port, and headset port, and covers most of the SIM card, so it helps prevent loss of the SIM card in case it ever popped open and somehow snapped out.
Anyway, that's my review, hope it's helpful to people.
Psi-Jack
This is the case that I've been using for the past month, and for the price it sells for ($15), I am very satifisfied. It's called the Slate Series from Exact Cases. Haven't read much about their cases, but I like what I see so far!
What we have here is a folio type case with a textured pleather exterior, and microfiber material lining the inside of the case. The outside has a grippy, almost rubbery texture, and one thing is that it does get dusty easily, but nothing that a quick wipe of the cloth can't handle. The cover has a solid feel, slim enough to remain portable, but just thick enough to provide some screen protection in your laptop bag.
The main draw of the case is the great array of stand options. First off, the edge of the back shell has a nub which can sit on the three grooves on the inside of the cover, giving three quick stand angle for viewing the 12 inch display. For a more straight up viewing angle, I prefer using the other stand option by folding the cover back and tucking it behind the back shell. This stand is very sturdy and makes watching movies an absolute joy on the 12.2. This would also work as the typing stand by laying it down. The Sleep and Wake feature works as well, another perk.
But again, I just wanted to espouse on the quality you get for the money. Fully featured with a great feel in hand, At $15 with free shipping, this case does all I can ask for at its price. Take a long at my pictures in the link below (too large to link).
Gallery: http://imgur.com/a/hejdh#0
http://www.amazon.com/Exact-Series-Multi-Stand-Samsung-NotePRO/dp/B00IRLEJZQ
Ordered this first day this phone pre released through eBay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/322563385450
Just got it in today. Expected it a lot earlier as the seller was supposedly in California but it seems to have been drop shipped through DHL.
Now, review. The case actually fits nice. It's nice and thin and really fits snugly with the phone. Cut outs seem to be properly placed though really look a bit cheaply made. Has a two hole cut out on the left side which looks to be for a lanyard or a phone trinket. Case itself has a small lip to safely be placed on it's face and the camera cut out looks to have some protection. Power and volume work nicely.
The tempered glass is a big small on the sides. Since the note 4 and these curved screens this has just been how it's done and I'm not a fan. I've lined this up and just see too much cut off from the edges that it would drive me nuts.
For the price it's decent enough. Waiting on another Chinese case and a orzly to come in. Hopefully those are a step up.