[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Accessories] Maverick777:
Hi everyone,

I purchased a Tab 7.7 last night from Craigslist for an unbelievable price so I've loaded up on accessories.

I ordered an OEM Samsung book style case from eBay since it was MUCH cheaper:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/23075711880...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_7496wt_1270

For now, I'm using the slip cover case I used with my Nook Color. It fits in there perfectly. Amazing that this thing is thinner, lighter, and yet somehow still almost the same size as the Nook Color.

I also ordered a Skinomi carbon fiber skin:

http://www.skinomi.com/sk9340-samsung-galaxy-tab-7-7-carbon-fiber-skin-protector.html

The screen protector is hardly noticeable and doesn't affect the image quality. That's why I decided to order another one for my Tab. I did want to try getting the Brando matte screen protector, but I didn't want to risk having issues with image quality/rainbow effect.

I'll take pictures and review both when they come in the mail. It might be awhile for the case since it's shipping from China, but the Skinomi skin should be here next week.

EDIT: Case came in today. Pictures below.

I've read and seen a video showing that the OEM case is a tight fit and doesn't really work well with body skins, so we'll see. I'm not going to but the carbon fiber pieces on until the case arrives. If the edge pieces are separate from the back, then I'll go ahead and put the back on.

That's it for now. :)

EDIT: Skinomi skin arrived yesterday. The skin is cured enough to use, but as usual will continue to improve over the next week.

SKINOMI SKIN

Front

Back

I cut off part of the corners in preparation for the case, but I still have the pieces if I wanted to attach them later. Normally the skin would go all the way down and wrap around the edge.

BOOK COVER

Packaging

Open w/out Tab

Closed w/out Tab

Bottom w/ Tab

It's a tight fit. The back skinomi skin peeled off in parts of the corners because it was such a tight fit! I didn't trim enough off.

Propped up angle 1

Propped up angle 2

Camera Cutout

It's a perfect fit!

Open flat

Open flap folded back

Open thickness compared to Nook Color

The book cover is a nice tight fit. Too tight if you have a skin of any kind on there, so either make sure you trim enough off or leave the skin off the back.

The material seems to be pretty nice so far. It's has a nice texture to it. It doesn't feel like cheap plastic. More like a blend of plastic can silicon/rubber. The fit an finish is mostly nice. The only complaint I have so far is the flap. The 3 magnets that are inside the flap aren't very strong so it barely holds the flap close and it doesn't close all that tight. I'm not sure how this compares to the case for the Tab 8.9/10.1 which are Samsung designs vs this KIRF case. It holds well enough.

Once the case is fully open, the flap folds all the way over and provides a nice grip on the left side if you're holding it in portrait mode. This makes the Tab a lot more comfortable to hold. It's still possible to lay the Tab flat if you just leave the flap hanging out.

There's a slot on the back of the case that allows the flap to fit into the slop to prop up the Tab. it's a nice angle but it's not adjustable and probably not solid enough to type on.

All in all, it's a pretty nice case. If the flap held closed more securely I'd say it's a near perfect case. As it is, I'd give this case an 8/10. It's a good value at less than $20.

I hope this was helpful for anyone considering this case.