I wasn't happy with the selection of cases for the 4.2 Player. The only decent leather fitted cases I could find (PDAir ($29) and Noreve (49 euro)) seemed a bit pricey for what they are.
As many of you will know, the 4.2 is very similar in size to the Samsung S2 phone.
Dimensions:
4.2 player: 124.1 x 66.1 x 8.9mm
Galaxy S2: 125.3 x 66.1 x 8.5mm
Critically, the width is identical, which means some fitted S2 cases might work for the 4.2. And as the S2 becomes "old news", prices for the cases are falling.
I like Terrapin cases, and I found that I could buy one for the S2 for £5/$7 (I bought it from Amazon UK, but it was also available on eBay for the same price). The overall fit was very good:
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The extra 0.4mm of depth on the 4.2 didn't make any difference, it slides in nicely, and the case closes normally (a nice magnetic clasp). The only problem was that the bottom grip on the case blocked the headphone socket:
My first thought was to put the player in "upside down", but then the side grips blocked the volume control.
My next thought was to cut the bottom grip vertically in half to uncover the headphone socket, but it turns out that the grip, which is covered in leather, is metal on the inside, and even using the sharpest knife I could find (which was supposed to be able to cut metal), I couldn't cut my way through.
So I went on to plan C, and broke the bottom grip by bending the metal backwards and forwards until it gave way. Then I cut through the leather from the inside, removed the broken clip, cut and folded the leather to make a neat fold, and glued it in place:
Looks fine to me, and the side grips hold the player firmly. It remains to be seen how this works over time, but for now I'm happy with the result.
Other things to mention: Luckily, the camera is in the same area as the camera on the S2. As you can see in the first picture, the rear of the case folds about a third of the way down the back, to allow access to the camera without removing the player from the case. And in case it bothers anyone who's thinking of doing the same thing, I should mention that there are two holes in the case for buttons on the S2 that do not correspond to buttons on the 4.2, so if that would bother you this is not the case for you:
Just ordered a case for mine, will check out the fit and put some pictures up when it comes through!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005DR45D8/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00
got this through the post today, fits perfectly, will need to modify a bit for the headphone jack. will try to get some pictures up over the weekend
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I purchased a fitted case for the SGP 4.2 on amazon a couple days ago:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A9NLCRI/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (not particularly sure if the item is still available )
I believe you can buy the same ones on ebay. It was fairly cheap and fits very well.
I was hoping they'd make bumpers for these
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I purchased a fitted case for the SGP 4.2 on amazon a couple days ago:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A9NLCRI/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (not particularly sure if the item is still available )
I believe you can buy the same ones on ebay. It was fairly cheap and fits very well.
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The best case available. Tpu is pretty good
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MetaMav said:
I purchased a fitted case for the SGP 4.2 on amazon a couple days ago:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A9NLCRI/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (not particularly sure if the item is still available )
I believe you can buy the same ones on ebay. It was fairly cheap and fits very well.
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i got this case few days ago and yes this is perfect. !!!
I'm going to buy this one from Amazon UK:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Amzer-Hybri...1387&sr=8-1&keywords=amzer+samsung+galaxy+4.2
It's only £5.99.
While I wait for it, can I remove the battery case once I fit the new case? Would this cool the battery down?
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Any suggestions? Seen a few on eBay but not sure of the quality...
Yep. Checkout www.brodit.se . Really good quality and no low budget ebay solutions. They have complete car mounts with charger. I've have had one for my Pda and for my other nokia mobile phone and now I've ordered for my Htc Touch HD.
KaLnAk said:
Yep. Checkout www.brodit.se . Really good quality and no low budget ebay solutions. They have complete car mounts with charger. I've have had one for my Pda and for my other nokia mobile phone and now I've ordered for my Htc Touch HD.
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Second that. I have the Pro mount which fits in my car with no screw holes etc and then use their active mounts to screw into the pro mount. Charges phone perfectly and holds it great. Have used them for years now on all my phones, perfect!
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Any suggestions? Seen a few on eBay but not sure of the quality...
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i brought this one via ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230328542588
great quality, cannot fault brodit! dont forget you will need a clip
I'll add my question to this thread.
What would you guys recommend for me, considering that I often drive different types of rental cars? I checked the brodit website, but their products are made for specific car models, so it doesn't help my situation.
I have been looking at this one on ebay. Does anyone have any experience with this one? Does it stick well and is it stable? Will it only hold on glass?
I just have this fear that my HD will fall of it I hit a bump on the road.
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And what about the type that clips on the air vents? How stable is that?
Here is a link to one on ebay. It also rotates 360° for portrait or landscape viewing.
UPDATE:
I bought the holder in the first picture above. You can read my review on it in Post #8 below.
I have a brodit mount. I think they are about the best ones made. They are expensive but I think that are worth it.
Many thanks all. :
REVIEW of car holder from post above
I just wanted to add my review to the first picture I posted above (holder with suction cup). But first - really quickly - as far as the second picture (holder for air vents), most of the reviews I found did not recommend it because it does not fit well on all vents, it is not stable, and it is often hard to remove from the vents.
So, now on to the suction holder from the first picture:
I got the HD holder for the car today and tested it out. I definitely like it. The suction cup sticks really well to the glass (assuming both surfaces are clean, of course). At first, I was scared that the whole thing would loosen up and fall off, and so I kept checking it constantly, but it held totally firm for the 45 minutes I was driving. Even when I went to take it off and I released the suction-lock lever, the remaining suction was still really strong.
The tray that holds the actual phone fits the HD well, and all buttons and ports are clearly accessible. I wish the phone would fit just a little tighter in the tray, but it is still fine. I never worried that it would "fall out" or anything like that. I suppose it's also good that it is not so tight that it could scratch the HD when sliding it in and out. The tray can also be easily removed and re-attached to the arm. Oh - and of course, the HD will NOT fit if you have any protective case around it (such as the silicone or hard plastic covers).
The "arm" part is easily bent and adjusted at the two joints, so you can set the HD at whatever angle you want in any direction. Once set to whatever angle, it will not loosen or bend on its own.
All-in-all, I'm very pleased with this so far and I would definitely recommend it. The user reviews I read for it on Amazon do so likewise.
I hope this helps.
Cheers!
Just throwing it out there. I recently sold my touch HD. I still have brodit car mount. If anyone wants it I'll be happy to sell it for cheap. If your local, i'll take some red bulls PM me!
BTW I love the mount. If I get any other carmount, its going to be a brodit
Here You Go! (please excuse the smudgy screen!):
The Sony Tablet S Premium Leather Case at £69.99 here in the UK. You use it in 2 comfortable fold out Stands for either typing or movie playback etc. In the box you get the case, 5 spare gels for the top of the tablet and 4 peices of Velcro (you only need 2 peices of Velcro to secure the Tablet in Place. The Stitching and leather is of very high quality. The Top Curved area (that covers the thick end of the tablet is of a matte finish, feels like a tough rubberised material and is very good to grip (non slippy)
Pros:
Very High Quality Finish and Stitching.
Excellent for use as a stand for media use.
Excellent for Typing on a desk or your lap.
You don't have to take the Tablet out of the Case to use/recharge in the cradle.
Hole cut out for the Camera.
Plastic area for IR Remote to work.
Easy to use/Grip when case is folded open when using in your hand.
Cons:
Adds a lot of weight to the device at 250grams making a total of 848 grams (makes it feel as heavy as the iPad 1) Some people might opt for the standard case which is slightly lighter at 215 grams.
Can be a faff to get out of the case, the adhesive on the gels is that strong you feel like you are going to rip the Tablet apart if say you want to use the tablet around the house without the extra weight.
It would have been nice if the top of the Tablet was slightly magnetic and the case flap tip was also magnetic for that extra bit of surety that it will stay shut (I cant say i have had a problem where the flap has flung open yet.)
The Case feels and looks like a premium product:
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You find the 2 raised bits of padding do a good job of automatically cleaning the parts of the screen they are touching when the case is closed, but obviously the middle strip wont be clean!!:
This is really sturdy and hardly any spring when typing whether its on your lap or on a table:
The Back of the case with a cut out for the rear camera:
A plastic panel to allow the IR Remote to work even when in the case:
Tablet S Stood rigid for movie/music/photo play back:
You have to leave on 2 strips of Velcro so the Tablet will stay in the case, also the 2 gels at the top of the case are sticky and very very secure:
The Tablet S sits comfortably in the official cradle even when in the case:
Thanks for the details and pics. Greatly appreciated. Now that I'm more informed, I think I'll pass and cancel my order for one. I really like using the device naked and don't want to sacrifice the ease of doing so. *sigh* The unique form factor really limits the availability of generic covers (not slip cases).
Looks pretty nice, other than that bloody velcro
What is the model number of this case - i went to a sony centre today and they had a similar official case for £90 or so. I didn't even ask for it to be taken off the shelf as i thought it was to expensive. they said no other models were available yet. Now i wonder if it is the same model but at a premium price for some reason. Confused
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Y I dont see this case in the sony website? I only find the STM slim case... is it similar to the one u have?
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...oductId=8198552921666383166#additionalImage1"
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Y I dont see this case in the sony website? I only find the STM slim case... is it similar to the one u have?
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...oductId=8198552921666383166#additionalImage1"
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That cover is only available through Sony UK. Adorama.com has it listed as backordered.
The case i bought from the sony centre sheffield store in the UK is the SGPCV1/B, however its not on sonys website anymore for some reason.
Just bought the tablet from Sony shop, I got this case. I can confirm from Sony this case was around £90 and unfortunately not £69.99 like quoted by OP. Very high quality, bit fiddley to put together (the adhesive velcro stuff) but very useful
Just ordered mine from john lewis, its £40 in the clearance sale
http://www.cellularoutfitter.com/p-...-note-sgh-i717-att-silicone-cover-black-.html
I'm looking for a cheap thin case that covers the corners and is also slightly raised above the screen, in case I drop it face first the screen will not touch the ground.
I am not even seeing a brand name for this case, but it's cheap, so thinking about getting it.
EvoXOhio said:
http://www.cellularoutfitter.com/p-...-note-sgh-i717-att-silicone-cover-black-.html
I'm looking for a cheap thin case that covers the corners and is also slightly raised above the screen, in case I drop it face first the screen will not touch the ground.
I am not even seeing a brand name for this case, but it's cheap, so thinking about getting it.
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I have this one I think. Again with no brand name. But I can say that it is a perfectly adequate case for using it on your desk/table however it has a loose fit which when you try to put it in your pocket it wants to come off. Given the price I can't really complain.
thats why they are they have the word cheap in their name lol
$4.00 for the case $5.95 for first class shipping weird
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I have this one I think. Again with no brand name. But I can say that it is a perfectly adequate case for using it on your desk/table however it has a loose fit which when you try to put it in your pocket it wants to come off. Given the price I can't really complain.
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Thanks that helps. I don't want one that is going to try and come off. I found some other cheap ones on Amazon.
I bought a couple from Amazon from the company BoxWave, they're pretty high quality and fit well, have raised edges and come in a few different colors.
http://www.amazon.com/BoxWave-Samsu...3M2K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329855698&sr=8-1
Couple of questions on the Boxwave unit...
Any chance it will work with a cradle type charging unit? If so, which cradle is recommended?
I am looking at the Hyperion unit and it looks like it might actually work.
I cannot post links yet, but Amazon and "Hyperion galaxy note" should get the job done.
Next question is rather odd...I want to be able to set my phone in a cradle in landscape so the connector will not work (obviously). So is there a cradle that will allow the Boxwave unit to remain in place, AND hold the Note in landscape? I do not care about charging in this configuration, as I will just run a cable to my USB port on my PC or charger.
Thanks in advance
Mike
Dacian said:
I bought a couple from Amazon from the company BoxWave, they're pretty high quality and fit well, have raised edges and come in a few different colors.
http://www.amazon.com/BoxWave-Samsu...3M2K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329855698&sr=8-1
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Co-sign...I bought this case and I was surprised at the quality. I'm waiting for an Otterbox or something similar, but this case is a perfect fit for the Note and it looks very nice.
I'm not sure about docking capabilities, but it's very easy to take on and off.
I got this one.....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/220949906490?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Fit very well and took about a week.
Rob
I definitely suggest TPU cases. You can get them every bit as cheap, provide similar protection, and will slide in and out of your pocket when you want it to, and will stay there when you don't. Also, due to the snug fit, I have found they allow much less dirt to get inside the case compared to silicone cases, stuf keeping your device scratch free.
I remember that I had a silicone case for my first iPod, a 30gb video, and I was highly disappointed when dust and dirt had scratched the back of my device. Silicone cases don't do much except make your phone grippy. they may defend well against drops, but TPU is just as good and doesn't allow your device to get nearly as dirty/scratched.
Ignore this post.
Dacian said:
I bought a couple from Amazon from the company BoxWave, they're pretty high quality and fit well, have raised edges and come in a few different colors.
http://www.amazon.com/BoxWave-Samsu...3M2K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329855698&sr=8-1
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I just bought this one too, thanks!
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I just bought this one too, thanks!
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I too bought a BoxWave Case....here are some pics
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Just Ordered the Blackout case from Boxwave, looks like it will suffice for now.
Is it thinner than a speck case? I got the Spigen Spg that I like very much but it doesn't protect the front I want a lightweight case.
I wasn't finding many bumper cases besides aluminum versions out there so I decided to try out a generic one I found on Ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170818419766&ssPageName=ADME:L:OU:US:1123
It was $5.99 including shipping. They have a few other colors available. The description is for "Samsung Galaxy Note i9220, n7000", but it fits the i717 great.
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The black rubber buttons over the volume and power buttons make everything easy to press.
I like how the black outlines the front of the Note. The case fits mostly snug although mine is a little loose at the top (giving a slight wave on the black as it runs along the top)
I wasn't sure about white on white, but I think it works.
I had a SGP Neo Hybrid EX on my GSII and loved it. This case is definitely not as good quality, but is good for the money and will do until I find just the right one.
Edit: After several weeks of use, my only complaint is the soft black rubber can come apart from the harder white plastic. A little super glue takes care of it. I use it in a car mount that squeezes on the sides so that probably makes the problem worse.
Looks pretty good, I'm definitely interested. Why is that top corner exposed though? Maybe put a zagg full body or something on it and you'd be pretty secure.
How tight is it? I have a GLAS.t glass screen protector and I wonder if it would still fit.
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Looks pretty good, I'm definitely interested. Why is that top corner exposed though? Maybe put a zagg full body or something on it and you'd be pretty secure.
How tight is it? I have a GLAS.t glass screen protector and I wonder if it would still fit.
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It is flexible and while snug not tight so I don't think another 0.4mm thickness would cause problems.
My SGP Neo Hybrid EX for the GSII (I bought the non-US version of the case because I didn't want to wait ) had the same open area on the corner. I believe some countries have an option for an external or retractable antenna that pops out there.
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It is flexible and while snug not tight so I don't think another 0.4mm thickness would cause problems.
My SGP Neo Hybrid EX for the GSII (I bought the non-US version of the case because I didn't want to wait ) had the same open area on the corner. I believe some countries have an option for an external or retractable antenna that pops out there.
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I didn't even know such a product existed. I found a few others on ebay. I'm thinking of getting a less bulky case. Right now I'm using the seidio active. I'm afraid of breaking anything because I dropped it the first week and cracked my screen ($200 replacement!) so I bought the glass screen protector for my new one. I think this would be the perfect level of protection and still keep it looking good and slim. I'm not as worried about the battery cover as you can just buy a new one for $13 off eBay.
Thanks for the review and the link. It's nice to see that this is a US seller with excellent feedback score.
jordant2 said:
Looks pretty good, I'm definitely interested. Why is that top corner exposed though? Maybe put a zagg full body or something on it and you'd be pretty secure.
How tight is it? I have a GLAS.t glass screen protector and I wonder if it would still fit.
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Antenna for Korea. The i9220 is their version. Case looks nice, I like the bumper look...but still has the lip to protect it
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I took my case on and off a few times over the weekend playing with uSD cards and another battery. I noticed one corner of the case looked funny (it came up over the screen more than it should). The black soft rubbery material had pulled away from the white harder material on that corner. A little super glue fixed it, but thought I would let others know. Still OK for a total of $5.99. If anyone finds a quality TPU/rubber type bumper case, please post a link.
good find...just bought one!
I also just ordered one! $6? Worth a shot at that price...
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So time for a review of the Speck StyleFolio case.
Before I start though, this is replacing my Samsung Book case. So what's wrong with the book case? Well, the following:
No cover retention means it slips around and can open at any time
Limited viewing angles and poor stability in landscape standing up
No cut out for the camera on the front so you have to hold the cover up to take a phone, which is ridiculously awkward.
Limited protection on the sides
So, I hunted amazon for ages looking for a replacement. I knew what I wanted and there are a few cases in the same style as the Speck. I have previously had a Speck with my iPad Mini (now sold, cause it was rubbish ). I was impressed with the case then so when I stumbled upon their Note 12.2 version I jumped in and ordered one from Amazon. Link below:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Speck-Style...TF8&qid=1423682176&sr=8-1&keywords=Speck+12.2
Now lets face it, this isn't a cheap case. It's £36 in the UK, bit of a rip off considering it's only $35 through Amazon.com LOL. Still there we go, welcome to rip off Britain.
First impressions, this is a SOLID folio case. The cover and back are thicker than the book cover and also the plastic insert where you clip the tablet in, extends around the WHOLE tablet (apart from cutouts for speakers, pen etc.. And this thing is a tight fit, the tablet really clicks into it and the plastic is nice and thick. The only cut out missing which is a little disappointing is the SD card slot. But I guess how many times do you swap cards?
Lets talk about viewing angles. This case is rock solid both standing up in landscape and laid down at an angle. THe groves on the inside of the cover stop the tablet slipping and they do a decent job with 4 positions available. Laying down the tablet has to be turned upside down but once in position, it will NOT move. The book cover was only held by a magnet and could easily slip.
Because the cover opens from the bottom, if you want to take a picture, the cover hangs down allowing both hands on the tablet, excellent! .
Finally the clip. There is a plastic clip for the cover which is very solid and locks closed very well. The elastic allows a little movement over the cover and clip.
This case in my opinion is THE best folio case available for the Note 12.2. Because it locks shut, there are no magnets to cause problems, or metal to fall off (as happens to some other cases). The complete all round side protection is perfect and the material/thickness just right.
One last thing. I was torn between a case and a keyboard case. Problem is, I won't use the keyboard that much so having it attached all the time seemed silly. The book cover however wasn't good enough standing up with a BT keyboard, so this case with a external BT keyboard will be perfect I think.
And finally some photos
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Yup I love mine as well, replaced a Belkin book cover case with it recently and will never pick up a "smart" cover/folio again. I just had too much issues with pen sensitivity with my prior case.
Thanks for the review!
For reference here's another one that was posted a while back:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2743380
Great review of a great case. I've had the Speck case for 6 months, and it continues to provide solid and secure overall protection. I've been very pleased with the quality materials and design which have held up very well. The Speck case is well worth the price to protect this high-end tablet.
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