Roo multi-view case review

[brendac87]

This is the Roo case with the kick stand, bought from a seller on amazon. I just wanted to warn anyone who is thinking about getting this case. My experience with both the seller and the case is horrible.

First, the seller does not reply unless you threaten them with a file claim and negative reviews. My first email went completely ignored. My case was past due and the tracking number was invalid, i'm guessing they forgot or ran out. Anyways then they replied to my second email with its lost somewhere but that they will upgrade to priority mail when they receive it.

Then i finally got the case. First i gotta say the viewing angles are great. Unfortunately the case is loose and the top is not covered when the case is open. At first i didn't think this was a problem until i accidentally picked it up by the wrong end this morning. The result: my nc fell, while i was in the kitchen, on the tile floor. There are now scratches on both top connor of my nc. The good news is that the nook is pretty sturdy, everything still works at least.

Anyways i just wanted to post my review here first. I will most likely review on amazon too.


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[faceman66]

Thanks for the info, my wife was looking at this one, now i will steer her away.

 

[mattcosta7]

Thanks for the info, my wife was looking at this one, now i will steer her away.

I have this as well, and entirely the other experience. I dislike the non closed top, but havent had it fall out, ever. it is easy enough to fix too.

 

[Uberspork]

Hmmm I'm considering this case. Thanks for the review.

 

[ms_guy99]

I am surprised at the review here. I had no problems contacting the seller about not gettng my case. Not only did our correspondence start with email, with an immdiate response with no threats, and when I followed up via phone I reached a human immdiately. It seems like Amazon was accepting orders beyond the sellers supply. Unfortunately the sellers system was set to assign shipping info automatically thus I got a shippng confirmation when my item wasn't shipped.

I love my RooCase! I LOVE the many multiple angles and I think it fits snuggly in the case. Despite the lack of cover at the top when opened my very clutzy self and my almost two year old son have yet to get it out the case despite our many accidents! I have easy access to all buttons on the sides; power and volume. I like how I can either readit propped on a table or while lying down on my back in bed.

I find the magnet quite strong. When I don’t want to use the multi angled stand it turns into a not so bulky case for simple hand holding or laying down on my lap or table.

I take my NC everywhere! This case holds up to the rough daily wear I give it.

I will admit sound is slightly muted with no cut out in the back. This was tested with B&N read to me book Go, Dog Go. I was dissappointed it required manual page turns versus automatic when it gets to the end of the page. Since I didn't buy the NC for its sound quality properties I am not really considering this an issue with the NC or the RooCase.

In conclusion, I highly recommend this case!


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[djxcee]

I was thinking about getting that case but since reading your review I think I might pass and continue my search.

 

[solom01]

Just to second this I also had a terrible experience with the seller and filed a complaint with Amazon. They claimed the package shipped on one date, charged my credit card and did not actually ship it for several weeks. They never replied to my email. If you look at the seller feedback the main complaints are about them failing to ship. The case itself is ok (nothing special and makes the nook color a lot bulkier) but the seller does not appear to be trust worthy.

 

[brendac87]

Yes that was my main complaint with the seller. They send out an email that the item was shipped, with an invalid tracking number, and then lied that it was "lost somewhere" when you contact them to ask where your item was. They should have just truthfully told that the item was out of stock and ask you to wait.

I've read differing reviews on the fit of this case. Personal experience says the case is too loose but other reviews has stated that it was fine. If it helps any, I ordered the grey case.

 

[Drachen808]

I bought this case and had a simlar experience. I purchased the case on Jan 20 with an estimated delivery date of Jan 27-Feb 1. The item didn't "ship" until Jan. 28. I checked it using the tracking number on Feb 5th and it had made it all the way to the Anaheim, CA post office (the company is located in Chino, CA) travelling an impressive 25 miles in that time. It was on this day that I wrote my letter to the seller. I still have yet to receive a response from the company, but I finally did recently receive the case. The case itself is actually pretty cool. I find it solidly built, and convenient. I noticed, as was previously noted, that when open there is nothing to block the nook from sliding out if the case is held upside down, so I will probably get some sort of leather strip and velcro to keep it in. Let me know if you have anymore questions.

In summation case = good, seller = really bad.

 

[flipflargin]

I have this as well, and entirely the other experience. I dislike the non closed top, but havent had it fall out, ever. it is easy enough to fix too.

I have a similar case with open top. Here's how I secured mine, required punching 3 holes, bit of stretchy cord + thin charm.
Sorry about links, it won't let me post external links until I have 8 posts, ugh.

• photobucket.com/albums/ae56/Flipflargin/DSCN0251.jpg
• photobucket.com/albums/ae56/Flipflargin/DSCN0249.jpg
• photobucket.com/albums/ae56/Flipflargin/DSCN0248.jpg

The charm is used like a button which fits through the hole punched in back cover.

 

[themirthfulswami]

I have the roocase as well and my experience is similar. I got shipping info immediately that was invalid and i had to contact the seller. They gave me the free upgraded shipping and i had my case a few days later.

I really like the case. Fits snugly and feels great. I highly recommend it if you can stand the wait for shipping.

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[cj1896]

Glad I saw this, I was thinking of buying one of these cases.

 

[KitF]

They seem to be doing Fulfillment by Amazon now, maybe that will help their shipping woes.

 

[muirhejs]

They seem to be doing Fulfillment by Amazon now, maybe that will help their shipping woes.

Indeed- I took a gamble and ordered this case on Sunday, February 20th. With my Amazon Prime shipping benefits, it arrived today- Tuesday, February 22nd.

Whew!

 

[skeptikal]

Wow. Wish I would have read this and or waited til Amazon took over the shipping duties. I ordered mine on the 14th and it is still preparing to ship. I sent an email to the seller today. I have Amazon Prime as well. Yay me.

 

[evilPERSOn2009]

interesting.

 

[deboyz1014]

Got same case, only thing i dislike about it is the fact that the speaker is blocked. Nothing a lil boxcutter knife wont fix but still, could have been better.

 

[seattlecard]

My experience has been good. Ordered the case, got it about 5 days later.

Overall, I like the case. Yeah, I think they should have closed the top so the device can't fall out, but it's not that big of a deal.

The case is super useful. Love that you can set it up at any angle on a table and read. Leather is nice too. Recommended.

 

[inyrules]

I was looking into getting this case. Right now I have the smoke grey case from B&N.

Does this have slots to store items, like SD cards and such? And can they potential fall out when the stand is being used?

 

[Guilin28]

Hi Guys,

Thinking of getting this case as well .... but found that the stand is for portrait. True?

How do you have your NC on the landscape format and standing and tilted - I mean if you are watching videos, it would be in landscape, right?

Is there any other alternatives? So far, the folio types open side way (not flip) but user feedback that the straps at the top is covering the power and volume button.