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Default Ebay Case review

I just received this case from Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Price was $7.59 with free shipping. Shipped the same day I ordered it.

A7 fits in it, although there's not much room. Corners of the A7 protrude slightly.
But, I am pretty happy with it, especially for the price.
You can open it up and stick the flap in the other side to hold it at an angle if you'd like.
Power button, charging port and headphone jack are accessible. You would have to slide one of the elastic bands over to access the USB and HDMI ports, but it's no big deal.
The way I have it in the case right now, you have to open it to charge it. But, you could flip the A7 if you'd prefer access to the port when closed.
I like the soft leather (?) interior. I think it will prevent any scratches on the screen, which is why I bought a case.
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Thanks man. I figure it's worth the $8.
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Its an okay case however did you know that some of the Nook Color Cases will work with the Elocity. The devices are the same size with the exception of the Elocity being thicker. I have found several cases at Barnes & Noble that work with the Elocity.
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I went to check out some Nook/Nook Color covers tonight but found that none of them were quite right for me. Most didn't fit or hold the A7 in place. The few that almost worked were too short, I don't mind if a little bit of the device shows but too much was exposed.

I just ordered one of these and can't wait to get it. Thanks for the images, they really helped me make my decision.
 
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Thanks from me too I ordered one as well. I figure 7 bucks shipped isn't too bad a risk.
 
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Confirming that the nook color zipper case is the only one that works with th A7. The A7 fits into the book type cases but it does not clamp in tightly and can easily fall out. I picked up the neoptene zipper one from Barnes and Noble and it has a very nice fit. Not loose and moving around at all. $30 bucks though.
 
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Is that a sleeve or a case Cadiken?
 
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Zipper sleve if you will. You cannot use the A7while it is in there.
 
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Received my case from ebay, thanks!
 
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Received my case from ebay, thanks!
Same here and the wife really likes it. I think the OP should get a commission!


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