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Default Best GTab Accesories Thread

So now that everyone's GTabs are on the way, lets focus on the goodies!

Im curious, whats everyones favorite cover/case?

I know I want the dock, but what else is a MUST HAVE? I've even read about a screen protector that improves viewing angle?!?

If you have any good suggestions, please let me know, post the URL for people to purchase etc!
 
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Just received my Skinomi carbon fiber skin. Was very impressed with the material, looks to be the same 3M stuff that "dash kits" use in cars. 24 shipped on amazon. I've heard it sucks to install - but my tab won't be here until Thursday to find out
 
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Right now I have just purchased the "Skinomi TechSkin - Black Carbon Fiber FILM Shield & Screen Protector" from Amazon (Skinomi.com has a larger selection and coupon codes can be found online), based on the reviews there and in a thread over here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=904814) I believe is the best we can buy right now to protect the screen, I went for the full body kit as I have not yet decided on which case I will end with but will most likely be one with a keyboard so I can use it while in class.

I may pick some cheap capacitive pens down the road too just because you can get them pretty cheap and shipped straight to South America where I live

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Thumbs up I'm pretty happy with these...

Arkon Portable Fold-up Stand

Carbon Fiber ThinSkin in Black

CLIP - Folio Case

I bought a dock but didn't really find myself using it after I got it so I sold it off on eBay for a tidy profit.

I also had one of those cases with the built-in usb keyboard but found it looked way too cheap and didn't keep the gTab snug so I got rid of that on eBay for a tidy profit as well.

If you want a case with a built-in bluetooth keyboard I highly recommend checking out it2steve's web store for a case he calls the BlutO.

See link here.

As for a small bag to carry all of your gTab accessories, I recommend the Targus CityGear bag for 10.2 inch Netbooks. It fits everything nicely. The only negative about this bag for me is that the shoulder strap is not removable.

I almost forgot about the Skinomi Screen Protector. It is fantastic as long as you follow the directions and let the damn thing sit until it's completely dry after you've applied it (like 24 hours if you can handle it) and you will be rewarded with a screen protector that you can barely tell is there.
 
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I would dearly love to get the BlutO but it's my understanding that it stays sold out.
 
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So far I've ordered the dock from merimobiles, $42.75 with coupon code bienvenu
Needed the lan port for work since we can't turn on wireless due to sensitive client files.

Messenger bag from Bensoutlet dot com $7.98 shipped. Got one that looks exactly like this for my netbook from 1saleaday last year for $10 shipped and hope it's the same one, great little sturdy bag.

Lenovo usb keyboard remote w/ trackball, don't know if it'll work w/gtab or not but for $27 I can use it with something else if it doesn't.

Have a neoprene sleeve to put it in until I decide on which screen protector and cover.

Dern, why did I type all of this out? Now I know how much I've spent LOL
 
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Messenger bag from Bensoutlet dot com $7.98 shipped. Got one that looks exactly like this for my netbook from 1saleaday last year for $10 shipped and hope it's the same one, great little sturdy bag.
Can you post the link for this? How much room does it have for other accessories?
 
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Can you post the link for this? How much room does it have for other accessories?
http://bensoutlet.com/products/netbook-bag

It has the removable shoulder strap and an outside zipper compartment. I can cram a pretty good bit of extra "stuff" in there, adapters, wireless mouse, flash drives, etc.
 
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I have skinomi black carbon fiber skin.
Now I just need some protection for it.
 
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http://bensoutlet.com/products/netbook-bag

It has the removable shoulder strap and an outside zipper compartment. I can cram a pretty good bit of extra "stuff" in there, adapters, wireless mouse, flash drives, etc.
thanks!

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