My TF201 Folio solution - Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime

HI Everyone,
I had posted over on another thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32625553#post32625553) that I was looking for a case for my TF201 that would allow me to continue using a notepad, I find in meetings etc that nothing beats trusty paper and pen, but it would also be handy to be able to view calendars, emails and calculators etc. Over the years I find that keeping a paper diary and an electronic one just leads to confusion. This post is going to show off my final result that I think has turned out rather well:
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There are a number of cases on the net, mostly just variations of the same theme, but I knew I would need one that was bigger than just the tablet itself, there aren't many that suit the dock, but that was what I was after. My real goal was to end up with something like the Booqpads that are only made for iPads
The dimensions of the TF201 are too big to fit into the above. So I got my hands onto the Sikai case in the above linked thread that housed both the tablet and the dock. So now I had to replace the dock with something to write on. Thankfully, the dimensions of the TF201 and Dock are almost exactly the same as B5 notebooks and writing pads. However finding B5 sized books in Australia is nearly impossible, I ended up ordering some off Amazon along with some other items to make up this folio case.
In the end, it is the MoKo Flip Stand Cover Case for the TF300 thats worked for me:
I also got these Grifiti silicone bands to strap down the notebook:
I think I'm going to be using the folio case upside down, that is with the tablet on the left and notebook on the right, simply because i'm right handed, but by being able to just flip the notebook around, the Moko case has worked out well, here are the photos:
This is showing the folio case flat as I'm likely to be using it, the silicone bands might look lumpy, but they dont make the whole thing wobble, in fact they actually provide a whole heap of grip and stop the case form sliding around on a desk
Here's how it looks all closed up, I compared it to my existing diary/notebook folio and the dimensions are almost identical.
This is the bottom, note that the TF201 can be charged up with the whole folio kept closed
This is the "top", thankfully the Moko case comes with a stylus loop.
Here's how the silicone bands look "under" the folio,Grifiti supply them in various colours, I happen to have two black ones which worked out nicely
Here's the "normal" way the case would be used (if there is such a thing)
This is how I intend to be using it.
Flipped open ready to use the paper method of note taking
How the bands hold the notebook steady. I could also use this to slide in other papers and other items I guess.
And the last one showing how the tablet can be used too.
All up I'm quite happy with this, the Moko case is great,and all the buttons, the SD card slot, the sepaker, the camera and sensors all function as normal, and the ability to charge without removing the tablet or the notebook is a real positive. The notebook is 156pages which is probably going to last a few months at least.
The only drawbacks that come to mind are:
a) can't use the keyboard dock with this setup, but that was never my goal
b) can't use the case to "stand up" the TF201, but again not my goal, as I'm not one to show off video clips in meetings..

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What makes this case tf300 only? But you have a tf201 in it. What doesn't line up?

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sjrixon said:
What makes this case tf300 only? But you have a tf201 in it. What doesn't line up?
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It is advertised as being a case for the TF300 - but yes it fits the TF201 nicely. Everything lines up.

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That just seams a little odd.. Says 3 or so times that's it's not for the tf201.. But they are missing a market there, as it looks like a good case.. With or without notepad!

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Ok one minor difference. The headphone slot is covered. This isn't a major problem for me.