Is there any case like the Apple iPad case for the Tab?

BuglessFan

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The Zenus cases (I have the Color Edge) are very thin on the sides, reasonably thin/flat on the back, but have a fair amount of padding on the front. I haven't seen the Apple one in person, so can't speak to the direct comparison. It does add some bulk, but will still fit in a coat pocket for me with the case on. I sometimes take it off at night when reading, but generally use my Tab throughout the day with it on, and the added heft isn't big, and only two tiny strips on the sides are visible over the face -- so no real bezel there. The added heft is in the cover/when closed.

Anyway, I've been very happy and in the "Nice Leather Case" thread, most who bought it seem very pleased. http://www.zenuscase.com/index.php?dispatch=categories.view&category_id=119
 

skee^

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The Zenus cases (I have the Color Edge) are very thin on the sides, reasonably thin/flat on the back, but have a fair amount of padding on the front. I haven't seen the Apple one in person, so can't speak to the direct comparison. It does add some bulk, but will still fit in a coat pocket for me with the case on. I sometimes take it off at night when reading, but generally use my Tab throughout the day with it on, and the added heft isn't big, and only two tiny strips on the sides are visible over the face -- so no real bezel there. The added heft is in the cover/when closed.

Anyway, I've been very happy and in the "Nice Leather Case" thread, most who bought it seem very pleased. http://www.zenuscase.com/index.php?dispatch=categories.view&category_id=119
Thanks,, ive seen that one but the stand on it lets it be at a high angle,, i want it to lay down so i can use it writing but still with a tiny angle...

like on the pic above... but without all that leather as a bezel.
 

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Apple’s iPad is becoming more and more popular with technology enthusiasts. Of course, if you have an iPad, you need something to put it in for protection and mobility. Lots of options are now on the market or coming soon. Some ipad cases are fashion-minded while other simply focus on functionality. Some of my friends bought an iPad leather case holder with keyboardwhich is a cool one and your iPad can be operated like a mini laptop, I just sort out one from espow.
 

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Apple’s iPad is becoming more and more popular with technology enthusiasts. Of course, if you have an iPad, you need something to put it in for protection and mobility. Lots of options are now on the market or coming soon. Some ipad cases are fashion-minded while other simply focus on functionality. Some of my friends bought an iPad leather case holder with keyboardwhich is a cool one and your iPad can be operated like a mini laptop, I just sort out one from espow.
If you need something like that for your Galaxy tab look at
http://shop.brando.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-case-with-bluetooth-keyboard_p05269c0299d057.html
 

sierra0815

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Bookstyle Case original Samsung

Hello,

I'm using this original Samsung bookstyle Case for my Tab and it's pretty good.
Protects the edges, back is made of hard black plastic and frontcover is leather with a sort of short-haired fleece in it for screen protection.

And you can use it as as stand. The right upper and lower side of the case are coated with rubber, so it has a save stand.

You can find it on the Samsung website.
 

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cbb77

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Hello,

I'm using this original Samsung bookstyle Case for my Tab and it's pretty good.
Protects the edges, back is made of hard black plastic and frontcover is leather with a sort of short-haired fleece in it for screen protection.

And you can use it as as stand. The right upper and lower side of the case are coated with rubber, so it has a save stand.

You can find it on the Samsung website.
Looks nice. Two questions on this. First how stable is the case when used as a stand? Does it actually stay up or does it fall over easily. Second how does the front cover stay closed? Does it secure / stay shut in any manner or does it flop open easily?
 

sierra0815

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Stand and Cover

Hello,

yes the stand is save. When I'm driving in my car, I can put it on the instrument panel and it doesen't come down until I'm driving fast around corners or do a hard stop. So not the best for navigation in car, but it works. :p

On a flat surface I didn't have any Problems with the stand. Even when you are writing on it, it won't fall on it's back.

The frontcover doesen't click in or has any other closing.

It's just the fitting between the 4 corners of the case, so it doesen't go away when its closed. Will take pictures tomorrow.

But when you turn it around the cover of the screen will open. Just like a book.
 

leetut

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Im using the tab without a case at home but use the samsung executive d30 case everywhere else, its big, bulky and the stand is crap.
My ipad case shown in the first post is awesome by comparison, nice and stiff and very thin
 

Beards

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This one's great. Very impressed, slim and well made with a good amount of protection.

BLACK LEATHER FOLIO CASE STAND FOR SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB

Link: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BLACK-LEATHER...556900674QQcategoryZ20375QQvarZQQcmdZViewItem

(Sent from eBay Mobile for Android)

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A couple of questions for you:-
1. How well does it stand up on it's own... is there any flextibility in that it may collapse or fall over?
2. Can you use it all the time in it's leather case?
At the moment I have both a Samsung Executive leather case and one of the gell cases with the stand already mentioned. The Executive case is horrendous ~ it's difficult to get the Tab In/Out, blocks the edges of the screen, continually falls over and already the closure on the back has come off.
The gel case on the other hand is bloody well good value ~ easy to hold, the stand actually works well but does not protect the front of the Tab in any form.

If this case you mention can handle the questions I have put forward I may get one myself.
 

sparkyxda

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Case stands up well. The magnetic clasp doubles up to hold the stand in place. Either upright for viewing or angled for typing.
I had the Samsung d30 case and took it back
I never need to remove the tab from this case, the screen has no leather over it, except when the case is closed of course.

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