Original Samsung case best quality Samsung has made to date

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RobilarOCN

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• May 8, 2014

• #1

I've owned a slew of Samsung tablets over the years and Samsung has uniformly released overpriced, horribly built cases for their tablets.

The Tab Pro 8.4 case on the other hand is actually a premium quality case. It compares well to my Apple original Mini Retina case except it is much slimmer/lighter (a good thing). An actual leather finish, and a precise fit.

Not cheap but oh so awesome :good:

 

fletch33

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• May 8, 2014

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i like it too and came free with my 10.1 purchase at BB

 

androidkid311

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• May 9, 2014

• #3

Just so expensive!!

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pallosgabor

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• May 10, 2014

• #4

What is the model number for this case? Where did you purchase it from?

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JorgeMPVCosta

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• May 11, 2014

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I bought it, and I'm returning it back! The case doesn't protect the tablet as it should: the right side of the tablet stays very exposed (looks like it doesn't cover the whole device), and it's not magnetic to keep it closed - iPad cases are magnetic as well the Poetic case I bought for my Nexus 7 2013 edition. By the way, that Poetic case is very well made, and provides a very good protection to the device. I'm returning the Samsung book case and I'll buy a Poetic for my 8.4.

 

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RobilarOCN

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• May 12, 2014

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I'd read some Amazon reviews on the Poetic case. There are claims that the magnets impact the screen negatively. I had an Asuxtek case very similar to the Poetic and found it very bulky.

Also the Apply original case for the Mini does have a slight magnetic grip to keep it closed but is minimal at best.

 

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JorgeMPVCosta

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• May 12, 2014

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I read it too today, and for sure it is a real concern. However, it seems to only affect the Note 8, but of course i'm not sure. What I can say is: I have it on my Nexus 7 2013 since brand new and no issues at all. My wife also owns a Nexus 7 2013 and no issues either. But the thing is: if the case starts to cause any issues like those described on Amazon reviews, does it really damage the tablet, or only while using the case?

 

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MYxdaUSERNAME

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• May 16, 2014

• #8

Just got mine (Samsung case) today from B&H photo...got it barely used for 30 shipped. I feel it's well worth that price. Nearly no added bulk and just enough protection...solid case.

 

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TheAvatar

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• Jun 15, 2014

• #9

How does it go when using the cover as a kickstand in landscape? It looks similar to the note 8 case which I could not get to stand up correctly, the 2 fold in the case would never stay put and the tablet would fall flat. I want the Samsung case cause of its build quality but only of it does the job it is advertised to do.

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FitchVA

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• Jun 25, 2014

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I just got my tab and samsung cover tonight. is the magnet on the weak side? it doesn't feel super sturdy and it seems to fall with very little contact.

 

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glaudrem

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• Jun 25, 2014

• #11

FitchVA said:

I just got my tab and samsung cover tonight. is the magnet on the weak side? it doesn't feel super sturdy and it seems to fall with very little contact.

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Magnet is in the back cover

 

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FitchVA

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• Jun 25, 2014

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glaudrem said:

Magnet is in the back cover

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I understand this. But when I try to use the magnet and cover to "fold" into a stand, the magnet doesn't seem to be very strong. It doesn't take much effort to have it all fold flat and crash to the table/desktop.

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al2fast

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• Jun 27, 2014

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FitchVA said:

I understand this. But when I try to use the magnet and cover to "fold" into a stand, the magnet doesn't seem to be very strong. It doesn't take much effort to have it all fold flat and crash to the table/desktop.

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I'll have to post up here in a couple days with pics. I ordered a white one. Got the poetic for cheap, seems nice but after reading amazon reviews I'm leery and would rather not risk it. I'm looking for a stand and some protection for travel, I'll post a comparison.

 

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aeron16

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• Jun 30, 2014

• #14

I have a black Samsung book cover for my tab pro 8.4 and so far it works and feels great!

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phobium

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• Jul 1, 2014

• #15

+1 for official Book Cover

 

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rholm

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• Jul 4, 2014

• #16

I have the moko book cover and love it.

Cheers,
Rich

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mraines

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• Jul 6, 2014

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Couldn't agree more

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amityg

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• Jul 11, 2014

• #18

Samsung case came with my tab pro 8.4. Very nice case!

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xdm9mm

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• Jul 11, 2014

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I can't seem to find pictures of the samsung covers. If anyone who owns it can post some pics I would appreciate it, thanks