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[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] pepsiaddict:
Ordered mine at 11am Eastern on Friday, June 24th ... it shipped on Monday the 27th. Yesterday it started the long trek (via three legged camel I'm assuming) from Austin, TX to Columbus, Ohio ... I'm assuming thats where USPS will get it and send it on to me in Rochester, NY.

If I had known it was coming via UPS Mail Innovations (or Fedex SmartPost or DHL Global Mail for that matter, all are equally as horrible) I would have paid more money for shipping or bought $99 worth to get the overnight shipping. I avoid all the mail aggregators like the plague.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] sgeorge:
Well this sucks...

I ordered yesterday....

and got this today....

Good Afternoon Mr. George,

I regret to inform you your order for the Carrying Cover Case has been cancelled due to an error in our system. At this time, the accessory is currently out of stock. I do apologize for the inconvenience, if you have any questions you may contact me at 800-757-0280 opt 2 ext 135. Again, we thank you for your recent visit to Samsung.com and look forward to your next purchase.

Thank you,

--LAME--
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] njfoses:
Ordered mine last night around 9 pm eastern with a car charger and both items shipped today. Apologies if I snagged the last one.

Sent from my rooted galaxy 10.1
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] MisterEdF:
Mine has been sitting about 30 miles south of me since SATURDAY. Still seems that it has not been turned over to the USPS yet. UPS "Mail Innovations" sucks a big one.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] Ansextra:
Same here. Still no acknowledgement from USPS that it even exists...
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] MisterEdF:
JUST showed up in USPS tracking. Scheduled delivery date is Friday. 6 days to go 27 miles. Amazing. Probably just sending it back to Samsung anyway, but still.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] Ansextra:
They must do them in batches. I checked earlier today and there was no record. Now it finally says they are expecting my package for shipping. Mine doesn't show an expected delivery date yet though.

Status: Electronic Shipping Info Received

The U.S. Postal Service was electronically notified by the shipper on June 29, 2011 to expect your package for mailing. This does not indicate receipt by the USPS or the actual mailing date. Delivery status information will be provided if / when available. Information, if available, is updated periodically throughout the day. Please check again later.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] ky0nkyon:
ill try to take pics of the different ways it can stand tomorrow morning for those interested.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] lemonyellowblack:
I have this case, and, while it's quite nice, there's one pretty big flaw with it. The hole for the rear camera serves no purpose. If that hole is uncovered, then the case is closed, preventing you from using the camera. If the hole is covered, then the case is open, allowing you to use the camera but only take black pictures.

Because of this, the hole only serves as a way for dust and hair to get into the case.

It's not a huge issue, especially since I'm not planning on using this as a camera, but it is something that Samsung should have thought about before making this.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] Darkne0:
Pics I posted a few days ago...

Here are some quick pics I took:

Front

Back

Flap and the rubber feet

Standing

Typing Mode
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] Ansextra:
As per the latest USPS update sorting has been completed at my local post office. If I'm understanding correctly I should be receiving my case today and definitely no later than tomorrow... :)
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] MisterEdF:
Lucky you! Mine just made it to the North Jersey center. Still shows Friday delivery. I just can't believe how bad this UPS/USPS system is. I wonder how much they save shipping this way. Had I known they used UPS/USPS I would have never ordered it this way. I had a similar experience with Newegg whose warehouse is located in Edison about 9 miles from me. It took almost 1 week to go the 9 miles and between the UPS&USPS transfers it must have traveled 200 miles to do so.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] Ansextra:
I have to say that even with all the aggravation, etc. I didn't pay anything for shipping (still don't know how that happened) if it arrives by tomorrow it will only be a week. The worst part is knowing that it was sitting somewhere for 3 days without anything happening. I think sometimes too much information can be a detriment... ;)
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] 1adam12ks:
Agree too much info a bad thing. I had an order in with Provantage for a week, no status other than order sent to distribution center, so cancelled and ordered from Samsung with google code. Samsung then sent me an email after order went through saying they are backordered and cancelled that order. Now I have lost a week, and still no order status.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] Ansextra:
My case has arrived! Now I just have to figure out the best way to use it... :)
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] cdf3:
Ordered mine last Friday. It arrived today (Thursday).

It's a nice case. Very slim form factor.

Here are a few things that concern or bother me.

The unit has to be operated upside down in order to use it with the case.

By doing so, you will not be able to watch YouTube videos in full screen mode using the YouTube app.

The videos will be played upside down, and they app will not allow you to change your orientation.

I like how the case will prop up for easy typing. My concern is that the inside of the case that touches the glass when the case is closed, rests on the surface that you are using. I have to make sure that the surface that I rest my case on does not have sand or grit on it.

If so, it will get on the glass when you close the case.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] PashaNY:
just got mine from samsung... nice case :)
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] rjohmit:
Got my case today from Best Buy for Business. I received no emails from them, other than a backorder notification last week. So I had no idea it arrived today until I got home. If I didnt have a $20 Best Buy gift card I probably would have ordred it from somewhere else.

At any rate, I love it already. I love how none of the front is obstructed by the case.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] Berner:
Maybe I'm doing it wrong, but I haven't had to turn mine upside down once. I don't get it.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] Ansextra:
Wasn't there a video out that showed the different ways to use this case or am I imagining things?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] sgeorge:
Could someone verify if this is the same case?

http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=568727&CatId=7059

It says leather but I see no reference to a leather version on the samsung site. And the model number is different. Looks the same though??
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] Ansextra:
It sure looks the same to me...
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] MisterEdF:
Yes, same case. No idea why there are 2 different stock numbers. Samsung has one part number and everyone else has the other. AFAIK no leather in either one. I should have mine tomorrow.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] cdf3:
If you have the camera in the notch cutout for the camera, then the unit will be upside down.

This is for both typing and viewing positions.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] Berner:
The only mode that puts the tablet upside-down is the "typing" mode, which I find unusable due to the extreme angle. The "easel" mode and every-day holding are both right-side up.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] cdf3:
You're correct. It's only in typing mode that it plays upside down. I prefer typing mode when it's in my lap. It keeps falling down when I use easel mode.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] sgeorge:
Thanks for verifying!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] aygriffith:
So is this in stock at any Best Buy stores? I saw someone mentioned Best Buy Business having something but I don't see it on the normal website. Or maybe any other electronics or office supply stores?

I'm traveling the next two weeks and a nice cover that isn't that Belkin one would be great.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] flarbear:
The pictures are different. Notice where the camera hole is.

Note that the pictures posted earlier in this thread show the camera hole on the opposite side of the cover from the flap.

The pictures on the Compusa and on the Samsung site show the camera hold on the side that will be covered by the flap.

Perhaps there really are two different cases?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] flarbear:
The pictures on the Samsung web site would seem to indicate the opposite - the flap on the cover protects the camera and when you unhook it, it uncovers the camera and then folds down to expose the screen. You'd have to leave it hanging, but the camera and screen would then both be uncovered.

The pictures that someone is posting also conflict with what is shown on the Samsung web site (and that Costco page that someone posted) in this regard. I'd much rather have a case configured like the pictures on those web sites than what is being described here. I wonder why the discrepancy?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] MisterEdF:
Maybe it's a pre-production picture. Both cases are the same as shown in pictures posted in 3 different threads here. Look in the other threads as photos of "both" cases have been posted and both are the same.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] rjohmit:
Im not aware of Best Buy stores carrying this case...yet. I ordered it online from BB for Business. Just got a shipping notification, even though it arrived yesterday.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] worry:
https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-wifi-only-accessories/EFC-1B1NBEGSTA-reviews

The link is dead now :(
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] Ansextra:
Try here:

http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-accessories/EFC-1B1NBEBSTD
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] markp99:
Got my case from BB Business today.

I am extremely happy with the quality, size/weight of this thing. Very nice compliment to my GT 10.1.

Mark
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] MisterEdF:
That link is now the THIRD different "part number" so far for (seemingly) the same item.

EFC-1B1NBEBSTD

EFC-1B1NBECXAR

EFC-1B1NBEGSTA

The one I just finally received today was the "BEGSTA" number from Samsung.

These folks are really confused!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] Ansextra:
This is the model number on my order:

EFC-1B1NBEGSTA
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] phonepersonality:
I found this on ProVantage.

Part number seems to be consistent with what we've seen on the Samsung site.

http://www.provantage.com/samsung-efc-1b1nbecxar~4SAM90NA.htm?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] akarol:
Anyone having issues getting the flap to stick when using the device? It seems that the magnet is not strong enough.

BTW, having to use the tablet upsidedown I'd a hassle. Some apps, like Splashtop, won't clip horizontally.

Sent from my badass Galaxy Tab 10.1.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] Ansextra:
If I use it on my wooden desk I can't get the clip to stay in the slot. As I use the tablet it comes out. Seems like it should be made to work on any surface.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] jbarajasp:
I got my case today and I must say... its absolutely beautiful! Fantastic fit and finish
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] doctor3d:
I just got the case and I like it EXCEPT for one big issue-- I do not think they should have made it such that when using the shallow angle the screen is upside down. Because a many apps apparently DO NOT flip 180 .. including YouTube - a limitation which I find somewhat astounding as I thought Google OWNED YouTube !!?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] ericc191:
It's been 8 days since mine shipped. It's been sitting less than 10 mines from me for 4 days. I am kind of annoyed.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] redrecordplayer:
You can just take it out the case and flip it :P
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] markp99:
Hmm, works fine on my wooden desk.:confused:
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] Ansextra:
I dunno. Maybe I'm doing something wrong but I don't think so...
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] ericc191:
I finally got mine in. It feels really nice and is built well. Now where is that USB adapter..
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] MisterEdF:
Copper, gold or coal?

Mine took 6 days to go less than 20 miles. UPS Mail innovations is the absolute worst service in the world.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] antonyfl:
video review anyone? =D
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] ebk71:
This one? : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfpIq-Glvjs
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] cdf3:
Thanks for the link. He made a good point about the camera cut out. It's definitely not a good way to be taking pictures with the case on.

Well, at least I won't be taking too many pictures with it.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] ericc191:
Gold, I hope. And yes.. they are a joke.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] elena11:
They are on backorder now. And yes I agree for the camera hole. There is no way to take a picture with the cover on.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] MisterEdF:
Spell checkers can be a killer sometime. :)

I was able to take a picture. You just need 3 hands.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] hshah:
Or a person to help :p
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] radiohead14:
Anyone in the NYC area looking for this case? I'll be returning mine, unless someone here wants to just grab it from me locally. PM me if interested. Thanks
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] whitesedan:
If anyone has a Fry's Electronics near them, they have it in stock for 29.99!

http://www.frys.com/product/6660364 IS NOT THE CASE

EDIT: After doing a quick UPC search, This is the samsung pouch and NOT the book case itself. I will be canceling my order.

Sorry for the mistake!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] Ansextra:
Wow! Now I feel ripped off paying $42! (Not really but I would advise people to grab this)
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] Mr3G:
I didn't see this when I went to my local Fry's(Fountain Valley,Ca), all they had was the Samsung slip case at the same price? I think this might be an error? Googled the item # and it comes up as the leather pouch.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] flarbear:
Yes I believe the Frys picture and description are just misplaced. They've had the pouches for that price from day one and I've never seen the full book style case in any of the Frys I've been to.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] whitesedan:
I'm not sure since i have not searched on google. I just placed an online order with them and will be going to pick up the item later.

I'll update later this evening regarding the part issue. Also, I just received my confirmation order and its ready for pick up.

Edit: Cancelled my order and will not waste my time since UPC search came up with leather pouch.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] Ansextra:
Well I don't feel good for you but I do feel better about what I paid... :)
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] rcb929:
Hi all I just got a new Samsung Book Cover Case and I don't need it.

Be for I send it back to Samsung I thought I would see if anyone would like to buy it for $50 plus shipping.

You can PM me or I will be sending by the end of the week.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] newbapotamous:
Just bought one of these off provantage, though the model number doesn't match up properly. Why's everyone returning theirs?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] d_mon1:
They're back on stock. Hurry while supplies last!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] elena11:
My order shipped last night from Provantage. I should be getting it tomorrow.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] Duppsko:
Any way to use the desktop/keyboard dock without taking the tab out of the samsung case?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] Kevin Gossett:
Dremel? ;)
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] elena11:
I just got mine, and I can say it is very slim case. So far I love it.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] spongers:
Forgive me for asking a stupid question, as I do not have one of these cases (yet), but if everyone is having problems with upside down issue why not just flip the tab in the case? This covers up the camera, yes, but if as everyone says, that the camera is useless with the case on anyway, what does it matter?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] tysj:
I ended up flipping mine also. The thing that bothers me is just knowing that it's "upside-down" :p

EDIT: However, flipping it will block the earphone jack. if the case was closed. Although, I don't know how many people would use the jack and have the cover closed.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] ultra spikey:
Tip: My local hhgregg had a few of the Samsung cases in stock, as well as some Samsung pouches.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] ccapasso:
Well, I ordered mine last Wednesday and got it today. However, Samsung made a big mistake and shipped me the leather pouch instead of the case :(. I have my order number and everything as proof and they are suppose to send me a return label to send this one back and then I get mine. Needless to say, I'm not to thrilled about this....

The customer service rep asked for me to tell her who's initials were on the bottom of the invoice:

As you can see, no one inspected my order carefully:)
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] niezek:
I wonder how it compares to the belkin folio verve case same price.....anyone have or will have both to compare?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] konman795:
Woot, the cases are back in stock on Samsung's website. Unfortunately the code doesn't work anymore, but I used "summer2011" instead and that gave me a little bit off.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] deficitism:
This case rocks

Seriously, if you are on the fence about the book cover case, don't be. The case was designed so well, you almost feel like its part of the tab. It's worth the extra cash.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] BlueGoldAce:
Where can we purchase this now? I Samsung website states that there is no online retailer of and no store near me to purchase a this product.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] jeandujardin01:
http://www.provantage.com/samsung-efc-1b1nbecxar~4SAM90NA.htm?

if you did went back a few pages back on this thread you could have found it...
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] BlueGoldAce:
Never the less I really appreciate the help. I I should of looked and I apologize.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] Bukem75:
Yes, it takes much longer to get than I think it should, but damn... it's worth the wait.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] b00sted:
Just ordered mine from amazon :)
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] joeystyles66:
Where can I get one of these in Canada? My local Best Buy still doesn't have any accessoires, and Amazon.com won't ship to my address
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] STi489:
When do these hit local stores?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] w4rmk:
I got mine from provantage yesterday. What a beautiful case! The quality of the material is excellent and it doesn't detract from the slim profile of the Tab. The typing setup with flap sitting in the little slot isn't the best design because it keeps popping out if you move the tablet, but other than that this case is a real winner.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] BlueGoldAce:
You are using it that way so that it is angled off the table correct? When the tab is upright you don't need to/are not suppose to, per directions, put the flap in the slot.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] tgmorris:
I picked up one at hhgregg and managed to talk the price down to $49 so if you have one around that's another place to look. It's not quite as good as some of the mail-order places are advertising but it's better than normal retail and all of the BestBuy's I've been in have been oos.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] Nucking Futs!:
Any of you guys have issues with the 4 tabs/clips on the corners scratching the device? Thanks!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] aygriffith:
I received mine from Provantage today. The Samsung packaging model number is EFC-1B1NBECXAR. Its really a nice case functional case that's very slim.

It blocks the camera when its open with the case folded over the back, the headphone jack is accessible open or closed but you'd have to unplug to switch between the two and the power plug will require you to not fully close the tablet case to charge. All pretty minor to protect the investment.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] badmotor:
I bought mine from within Australia (surprising they don't sell the 7510 here yet)

Model number is EFC-1B1NBECSTD

Not particularly keen on this case. It feels nice and it's thin etc, but my dislike with it is the inside of the lid is a rubbery material and when closed it lays resting with the screen. Which is fine in most cases. But when you fold it back to use the tab and then you put the device down, this rubber is against whatever surface..

I did just that and it picked up some grit/grain of sand/very solid crumb or something from my desk. Without checking the case before flipping the lid back over (I mean, why would you?) I closed it up and went on my merry way.

With the grit stuck to the rubber and now firmly pressed between it and the screen........ If there was no screen protector (which now has a small crater in it) I suspect it probably would have scratched the screen if it wasn't there. It's not big, but it's in annoying..

I know it keeps the width of the case down to have it flush on the screen like that, but... why rubber? why not some soft material etc..

Not a fan of the case.. check the inside lid before closing!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] Raistlin1:
I think any case that has a cover that does multiple postions will have the part of the case that touches the screen be face down on a table at some point/position. If I want to fold my cover over like a book and put it down the soft part that hits the screen will be subject to whatever dirt it picks up from the surface it is on.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] pdxrealtor:
I got mine from expansys us, shipping took 3 days. I just got it today so I haven't had a chance to really use evaluate it, but I do like the slim fit.

expanses also has the SD card readers packaged with the USB adaptor.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] badmotor:
Maybe some, but not all. My old Tab 7inch's multi-stand case is a leather (imitation) that has a border over the edges of the screen would stop the front of the case from touching.. (Hence why I didn’t think to check it before shutting) It did all the same positions as this 10.1's case.

But even changing the material would have helped, eg felt lined, the grit/grain might probably still stick to the case, but would be pushed into the material rather than your screen. Might still scratch, but would only be light.

Anyway, was on a screen protector. She'll be right once I get a new one ;). Was mainly just a heads up in case someone does it without a screen protector.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] ebk71:
Is the white book case being sold in the us? Does someone bought it?

I'm asking because the black one can be found in europe, but white seems still not available.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] span_01:
Thanks for your heads up. I'm in the middle of deciding on getting this original case or the Pyro Skin case. The things I'm worried about on the original case is first of all the rubber part that you warned about and I'm also worried about the quality feel on the case. It seems very plastic feeling to me when I'm looking at reviews and I'd love a more quality feel to it.

What is your opinion on the general feel of the case? Cheap and plastic or Warm and fuzzy? :P
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] Croak:
Personally, I think it feels high quality, partly because of the excellent slim fit and rigid design, and partly because of the materials used...I really like the feel of the front cover, open and closed, and while it's a bit of an industrial feel with the back panel, it's a quality industrial feel.

Best of all, it doesn't freak out the tree-hugging free-ranging hippies I work with, since it's not covered in dead animal skin.