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[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] philburkhardt:
I tried, but all I had available was my EVO, and the pics aren't that great. Here they are though.

Pic 1 is showing the seam where the leather meets the micro-fiber. If you look to the right of the bottom seam, you will see a thick black area. That is unevenly cut micro-fiber pulling away from the leather. There is none of that on the Acase one. All of the fabric & leather is cut perfect, and the seams are even and solid. There is also some weird stitching on the outside of the clasp on the Blurex case. You might not really be able to see it though.

Pic 2 is showing the clasps that hold the TF inplace. The Blurex case has lots of raw, unevenly cut fabric glued into the corners. It doesn't look quite finished. The Acase one has the fabric & leather nicely cut and fitted to the corners.

All in all, I wouldn't say the Blurex case is bad. If I had never had the Acase one in my hands, I would have been perfectly happy. But after having the two side by side, I can see what the extra $15 for the Acase got me. It just seems more all around solid.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] anton.net:
i wanna buy this case,

does someone now if the roocase is better then the acase?

Wich one i should buy???:confused:
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] philburkhardt:
I believe the Roocase and Acase are similar (good) quality.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] Lawliet:
Ordered from Amazon. But goodness, the shipping costs more than the case itself!
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] sheureka:
Is the Poetic case (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005ECB3PU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=A29LLD0WGS56WE) the same as the Roocase and Acase? It's now $20.95 with free shipping directly from Exact-Deal on Amazon. TIA - sheureka
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] philburkhardt:
I don't know anything about that one. It was available when I ordered my Acase, but I ultimately went with the Acase because it was the only one that was Amazon Prime eligible.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] dddjames:
While I can't speak to the aCase or rooCase as I don't have them, I did receive the Poetic case on Friday, and it is very nice. I posted a little mini-review on the previous page. From all indications it is exactly the same as the other cases. Works very well, and arrived in only 3 days with Free Shipping despite not being "in stock" until Friday (the day it arrived!)
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] thaibruin:
My sentiments exactly. While I truly do wish it had a cutout for the charging port, this is indeed a very sweet case. Keeps it relatively slim, fits it like a tight glove and just looks way classier than the junky $12 case I got from ebay. Highly recommended.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] ericcarboni:
Thank you so much for posting this! I just received my case today and love it. It is reallt nice leather and fits really well.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] timtlm:
You had me really worried after posting this because I had already ordered one and it was on its way. However, I am pleased to say that I got the blurex case today, and I was pleasantly surprised with the quality. This thing fits very tight. The stitching looks great. The materials feel very nice. The inside isn't really microfiber. It's more of a fine suede material. The clasp is very secure and tight (if not too tight). On top of that, it's got a nice cutout for the power cable. So, I assume you got a bad one. I recently bought a $13 case mentioned in another thread that was very disappointing, so this was a big relief for me.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] domin8:
I agree, I was worried as well but got my blurex case today and it was very well made. I'm more than satisfied with this purchase!
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] yutlin:
Got my Blurex case yesterday as well and I'm loving it! Nice quality, excellent fit, feels very sleek and slim, and best of all I can charge my Transformer on the nightstand without getting the screen all dusty.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] syypher:
Just adding my response to this thread now that I am a proud owner of the case. 3 words...I love it! It fits very well and it adds that extra bulk to make it very comfortable to hold and carry around. It's also sturdy and feels tough enough to withstand minor bumps :)

Great case and thanks for the review! Very impressed by it.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] newtybar:
It seems like I ordered my Bluerex before you guys or at least during the same time span, so how come mine hasn't even been shipped yet?
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] philburkhardt:
Sorry for any alarm. Like I said in my next post:

...and just for the record. The material on the inside is not genuine suede. It's a Faux Suede, which is a micro-fiber.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] timtlm:
I ordered mine last Friday, and got it Monday. I have Amazon Prime. If you use the free super saver shipping, it can take a couple of days to ship sometimes.

$15 more for the Acase? It looks to be only $3 more ($27 vs $30). I went with the Blurex for the power cord cutout, not the price though. I know that it is a faux suede. I generally think of microfiber as those soft cloths that you use to clean glasses or screens.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] philburkhardt:
....Hmmm, looks like the Blurex one has gone up in price (maybe due to demand?). I only paid $18.50 for my Blurex. Now the price is $26.99. It's definitely the same one, I linked to it through my completed Amazon order. That price hike certainly didn't take long!
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] droid_does:
luckily I got mine when it was still cheap :D

amazon is showing it at $20 now though
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] bighulk666:
****! Wish I saw the Blurex case before I got the 2 day shipping on the rooCase. Odd how it still takes a week for shipping on the Blurex case with 2 day shipping option.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] drmp3z:
The only thing I do not like about this case is the center latch. It needs to be bent or it wil scrap the side bezel copper off. I had to really bend it back. Still has to tight a fit. Almost wish it wasn't even there
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] philburkhardt:
I completely agree. I actually wrote to the seller and complained about the fact that my 2 day shipping took a week. If I order something directly from Amazon, 2 days is 2 days.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] 0mie:
The acase/roocase look to have a lot better build quality over the blurex, but I don't know if I want to not have the charging port open. I like the idea of it being protect while I set it down on my desk

ahhh, such a tough choice :/ lol
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] timtlm:
Interesting. A different seller this time. The one I paid $27 for was "UA Group", and this one is "Prestige Milano". Makes me wonder if it's the same quality.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] situman:
This seems like exactly what I'm looking for.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] mikelt89:
They both made in China, so there's no diffrence.. :-)
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] domin8:
hey so now that i have my dock as of yesterday, i havent been using the blurex case at all. if anyone wants it, 20 bucks shipped in the US or you can pick it up in san diego. pm me.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] newtybar:
Same seller...I bought the UA one...when I clicked on the item in my purchased items link it sent me to the Prestige one.

Also, I ended up buying the Prestige one because a) it was in stock where mine was still pending, b) it was 20.

It showed up as UA group.

Then I cancelled it because I figured I would just wait (then I sent an email complaint to UA). Also, at 20 I still had to pay shipping so it came out at the same price.

Right after I emailed the complaint...my item shipped via overnight and is sitting on my doorstep waiting for me when i get home.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] newtybar:
The reason i bought the bluerex was because it worked with the dock...why aren't you using it at all?
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] domin8:
It works with the dock fine, so long as you don't close the lid. The spine of the case was made to accommodate the tablet only, so you can't fold it up in one neat package for transport. You have to detach it from the dock to be able to shut the lid. I plan on using the dock a lot in class, so I am going to be using it as one piece a lot and would rather have something can accommodate it shut like a laptop
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] leonpr:
Out of the 4 manufactures that have been mentioned the only one that appears to be availible in the UK is the Blurex case on Amazon for £20 ($32) but as I use mine mainly docked I'm not sure if its worth getting as I will be taking it off a lot if you can't "fold it up inot one near package" as domin8 said above :(
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] philburkhardt:
FYI for those of you looking for this type of case, but want it compatible with the dock. Check this out:

http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Diamon...UTF8&coliid=I3ED5H8OWMSRXR&colid=HQA2VAAM7MXY

It is basically the case from this thread, but it zippers on to a secondary case for the dock. The two can also be used independently.

There is a thread on it here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1197241

...but it isn't very active.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] SoundSurfer:
Just ordered a blurex from amazon.co.uk :o
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] Heresfitz:
I have a $12 ebay velcro case and I can dock with the case on, fold back both the cover and the velcro and dock with no problem...
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] Kellic:
Order placed....thanks for the tip. It will cover up the scratch on the top of the tablet that happened the day after I got the dang thing. Bag flipped over in the trunk and the tablet slid out over some crap. made a minor 3" scratch that is only visible at an angle, but still :(
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] Trevor_g:
Ahhh... I feel your pain. I did much the same thing with mine. Gorilla Glass is scratch-resistent, but not scratch-proof I found out. Regardless, I'm still refusing to put a screen protector on this tablet.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] fiction300:
In Canada ?

Anybody found an online Canadian retailer that sell any of the cases mentioned in this thread? (amazon.ca is crap)

Any US retailer that ships to Canada would be good too !

Why are all those Amazon.com seller only shipping to US?

Thanks,
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] farr3ll:
+1

I hate the look and feel of screen protectors. Ruin the experience for me !
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] Iced27:
The one listed on page 1 of this thread: http://amzn.com/B0058DLAA8 does ship to Canada, and I have mine that I ordered last week to prove it ;)
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] bighulk666:
Am I the first to break the case? lol! It's a great case, but I broke the top latch when trying to secure the case closed. Wish it were a bit more pliable.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] xjarl:
This one ship to worldwide: http://www.dhgate.com/pv-ff80808131d78b310131e68d3c9d2809.html Good luck
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] MarkLI88:
I received my Blurex case yesterday, I love this case, it fits like a glove and it is not to hard to close. The build quality on mine looks great all stitching is even and the cut outs are perfect. I do wonder what kind of effect the clasp will have over time on the TF will it start to show wear on the tablet or will the case wear out first? I sure hope it's the case. :-) For $20.00 and free shipping from Amazon I am very happy with this case.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] kermitdefroghere:
I quickly discovered that I'd prefer no latch.

Any chance you've cut off your broken latch?

If you have,... would you mind posting a pic?
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] bkrodgers:
Given the current $11 difference between the Poetic case and the Blurex, do you think it's really worth a > 33% difference between the Poetic case and the Blurex case? Those without the charging cutout, how irritating is it? Can you fold the cover backwards on itself, or do you have to leave it flat open, taking up more space?

Of course, I realize I can also wait and see if the Blurex drops back down, but I don't know if I want to wait. The Poetic seems very nice, other than the missing charger port cutout.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] rpavich:
I had bought this case and didn't realize that it said NOT compatible with the dock...

I just bought the one in the OP as I have a dock and want to use it that way with the case.

Oh well...the other one goes back without opening. :(
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] joking:
With a x-acto knife, a solder iron and 10 minutes, you can make a nice charging cut out on the Poetic case.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] bkrodgers:
Hmm. I'm not sure I have a whole lot of faith that I can do that and have it look any good.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] MarkLI88:
Wow I see the Blurex case went back up to $29.99 on Amazon, I got one last week for $20.00. I would not want the case if it did not have the cut out for the charger, I would not want to have to leave it open to charge it. I would spring for the extra for the Blurex or wait till the price comes down again but having that cut out is worth it. Trying to make your own cut out....I don't know about that it would probably look like...well a messy home made hole.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] Mr Paul:
IS this the same case in UK?

http://www.overstock.com/Electronic...se-with-Adjustable-Angle/6148658/product.html
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] MarkLI88:
Yes there are a number of them made by different manufacturers but I don't think the RooCase has the cut out for the charger, as far as I know only the Blurex case has the charger cut out so you can charge the tablet while the case is closed.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] Mr Paul:
Is there a UK link to that one matey?
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] lctham:
would you mind posting photos of what the case looks like now after cutting out, also some instructions would be nice on how you went about it.

thanks
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] joking:
What I did is open the case flat with the tf still in it so I can see where the charge port line up on the case. Then draw a rectangle for the cut out and using the x-acto knife + ruler for a straight cut. The last step is melting the micro fiber and leather together along the cut out using the solder iron.

I intentional made the cut out big enough so that the charger plug doesn't touch the case as I notice it getting kinda hot while charging
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] fiction300:
@Joking

Nice job. I will follow your instructions when I receive mine.

thanks for the pics
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] Muchoaliento:
Excellent feedback from all of you, many thanx
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] bkrodgers:
I picked up a BluRex, and I'm mostly very pleased with it. But I do like to use my tablet in portrait mode for some things (and am forced to use it that way by certain apps). I'm finding that is awkward. What I want to do is to fold the lid of the case all the way around to the back. But when I do that, the bottom clips pop off and the hinge edge sits an inch or so off the back of the tablet. If I hold the hinge edge tight against the tablet, the other edge wants to sit an inch or so off the back of the case. I can hold both and force them both to sit flush, but that's a little tiring, since the edges are trying to pop back out. I've also tried to get used to just letting one side pop out and sandwiching my fingers in the gap to hold it directly. It's not the end of the world, but it's a little annoying.

Does anyone else with either a BluRex or one of the other brands have this same problem? I'd be interested to hear from both groups. If other BluRex cases sit better, I'd swap it. If all BluRex cases do this but others like the Poetic don't, I might give up the charging port for one that works better in portrait mode. Pictures of what I'm talking about are below.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] kangfu84:
Anyone know where i can get one of these in Australia? Amazon US wont post here and i cant find any on ebay.

I dont want a case with a leather border, i want a clip on one similar to these with the charger port cutout.

Cant seem to find one anywhere.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] lemmyslender:
My case from Poetic works just fine. Bottom clips stay on, the cover folds all the way around flat.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] bighulk666:
I broke the closing clasp to the poetic case. Maybe roocase is a bit better.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] bkrodgers:
Cool! So if you hold it just on one side in portrait (either the hinge or the far side), the opposite side stays nice and flat against the back?

Did it do that right away, or did it have to stretch out a bit first?

Does anyone with the BluRex version have experience with this? I'm debating whether I should live with it, exchange it for another BluRex to see if it's just this one, or exchange it for the Poetic version.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] lemmyslender:
Yep. A little tension, so the end opposite the hinge isn't quite flat, but only takes a very little to hold it flat. The case is only a day or two old. The clasp to cloe it is tight, but not extremely so, no concrns about it breaking.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] narikki:
+1 im looking for one too!

EDIT: found one on ebay, look for the poetic one.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] kangfu84:
Awesome found it thanks.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] bkrodgers:
Poetic's version of the case now has a cutout for the charging port! It looks nice. There's no stitching or anything or anything around the cutout, but it looks clean. Pictures below.

I'm debating now whether the "issue" I have with this copy of the case is a good thing or a bad thing. I couldn't get the clip to go over. It was even tighter than the version I had before (which needs to go back because of a leather and stitching defect). This one just would not close at all. As I pulled up on it -- fairly gently -- to get it to go over the lip, I heard the plastic within the latch crack. It's still contained within the leather and still looks OK for now, though if you're looking for it you can tell it's broken. But...it actually now is really easy to open and close! It's a bit looser than I'd like it to be, but it does still hold it closed reasonably well. I'm a little worried it may damage the leather over time though, or break further and not close at all. To any other Poetic owners, has it eventually loosened up enough that you're happy with it? Or do you think my "broken" latch is actually an improvement?

Anyway, here are the pictures of the cutout.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] yud:
can you post a link?

the "poetics" on ebay dont seem to have the clips but rather all-around support.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] larryvand:
Amazon has the poetic one for $16.95 and FREE shipping... includes the cutout for the charging port. The case is fantastic.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005ECB3PU/ref=ox_ya_os_product
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] tengtengvn:
Just got my Peonic case today. Excellent case.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] SiNJiN76:
nice. Should be getting my Poetic Case tomorrow.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] droid_does:
uuuuuggg

You're doing something wrong :p

you put your tab into the case upside down rofl ;)
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] tengtengvn:
See the second pic. I'm using the ASUS USB adapter with the tablet & I can charge it while using the tablet. Never use my tablet to take picture so the back camera is useless for me.;)
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] droid_does:
ohhh silly me :p

your case doesn't have a charger cut-out? My Blurex case does ;)
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] tengtengvn:
It has the cut out but it doesn't matter. I can use the dock port when the tablet stands straight up if I put the tablet up side down and I'll keep it that way. ;)
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] bsoplinger:
Have to agree, seems to me that it's best upside down (connector on top) if you want to be mostly using the tablet in the case with it as a stand and have the charger attached. Obviously if you want to keep it in the case and attach the keyboard it has to be right side up (connector on bottom).

Sent from my PG41200 using Xparent Purple Tapatalk
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] osho741:
there are also swivel cases out there that allow you to swivel the tf inside the case so you dont have to put it in one specific way. You just rotate it.

http:// http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1401135
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] tengtengvn:
With that case, you have to pull the strap around it to keep it close and it only has 2 adjustable angles.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] pyro224:
please post the poetic one from ebay! the ones i am finding don't look the same as the pictures
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] Novarider:
My blurex version is kinda wearing out. If I fold the lid back to read the bottom pops off. It's very annoying! I'm considering returning it. I've only had it since Dec 22nd. Anyone else having a problem like I am?
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] jweaks:
I got this one. Love it.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] qbnlykwhoa:
I really would love to stay on CM7, its great and has everything I want but the call volume is way too low even with the updated kernel.

Are there any themes for sense 2.1 that look like the Androidian theme on CM7?
[G2 and Desire Z General] pierrekid:
Alright guys for over a year now I have been trying to decide if I should root. I have seen some positives about rooting but not a good enough breakdown to want to jump on board. Now that the new update is rolling out, I'm again at this crossroad. So I ask, what advantages are there to rooting? What do I gain over sticking to stock? Overall, just convince me why I should root and go to cyanogen...thanks in advance
[G2 and Desire Z General] martonikaj:
1) Tethering

2) Titanium Bakup to backup apps

3) Notification power widgets (many ROMs have them now)

4) AdFree to block ads!

5) Faster / Better battery life (overclock/underlock/undervolt/etc.)

6) Nandroid Backups

7) No bloatware

8) Screenshots (minor, but some like it)

9) Blazing fast updates (CM7 been up with 2.3 since January)

These are basic for all custom ROMs, but there is just the utter speed and smoothness to CM7 especially, and has tons of great features over stock baked right into the ROM.

If you root, you don't have to go to CyanogenMod. Tons of people do because it really is an awesome AOSP ROM, but there are other choices too. Rooting gives you that choice. I personally just run CM7 because its so great, I have flashed a lot of ROMs and not found anything better.
[G2 and Desire Z General] desirez_pete:
I just use the stock GB rom with the Virtuous V4 kernel so I can OC. Does everything I need. Use Titanium to freeze a few things and its very fast.
[G2 and Desire Z General] xsteven77x:
If rooting and s-offing the phone was not a 5 min process I would say ya you need a big ass breakdown. Dude its so simple. Just do it. And even if you don't like it go back to stock. Just try it!
[G2 and Desire Z General] whistlerGreg:
5 minute job? I had a (half arsed) crack once... Installing the developer tools, downgrading, risking f%@#ing up and temporarily bricking your phone. Good few hours work at best by the time you include the pages of reading you need to do.

I'd love to root, but until there is a 5 minute solution it just doesn't seem worth it...
[G2 and Desire Z General] martonikaj:
If he's on a G2 and on 2.2 the root really does only take about 15min start to finish. If he's on a DZ and has to downgrade etc. it can take much longer of course. On top of that, even if it takes an hour to do, its definitely worth everything it gets you.