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[Nexus 7 Accessories] bustinstugots24:
I had the black Morocco Faux before canceling the order and with the stand and shipping it came out to $69.99

I since then canceled that order and reordered with the composition note book. They give you a nexus introductory price coupon so u can get it cheaper and so they know it's really for the nexus 7 and not the iPad. The code gave me $30 off and it came to $89.99 with everything including shipping and the magnetic.closure and the stand. Pricey yes but unique and awesome olin my opinion.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] flipcap22:
Thanks! So you chatted to complete the composition order? I'm not entirely sure I want to go with the composition. Do you think the magnetic-grip would be good enough? I saw a YouTube video with someone who got it for the iPad and it didn't hold when he held it upside down. Maybe because it's a larger case? I don't know. Let us know when it comes in and how you like it.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Ryano89:
Just got my alano.... It's amazing! The distressed leather on the Indiana journal looks fantastic, wake feature works perfectly but the intellistand needs to be broken in a little. Other than that it's perfect.

Nexus 7
[Nexus 7 Accessories] MesoSpahkle:
Is the Alano one solid piece of leather as they say it is? I almost sprung for one but I decided to get the buckram (red, blue inside with the intellistand) one instead. My order just shipped too so hopefully I will get it next week sometime.

Also it appears it is one solid piece of maple ply, chose this one over the treegloo because those cases look like they are made with four pieces of wood that are 45'd and glued together. I'm thinking the Portenzo will probably hold up better.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] bustinstugots24:
Can you show us some pics?
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Ryano89:
Pictures aren't very good, but you get the idea.I live thus thing.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] FTMDan:
I love the look of these cases. Any reviews/opinions on the BookCase? The others look a little too expensive for me.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] NealJ777:
I have a review of the BookCase on my blog. http://nexus7blog.wordpress.com

I'm using the BookCase right now and I really enjoy it.

FULL DISCLOSURE: Portenzo provided me with the case used for the review.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] eddie3130:
Yea mine is only showinh wear on the corners of the spine. I usualy take it out the case at home..To goodlooking to be kept in case Imho.. I didnt get a strap on mine but the magnets hold fine on my case.. It stays shut a little too wel i guess it left a imprint of the magnet on the screen protector... No biggie barely notice it in brite light.. You gota pay for good quality. PULL THE TRIGGER! hahha
[Nexus 7 Accessories] :
here's my review of my Bookcase :) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1929312
[Nexus 7 Accessories] gizmo2501:
Hi Croptop,

Did you ever get an answer on this? If not, has anyone else got the 3G model with the Portenzo Bookcase? Do the microphones work?

Thanks!
[Nexus 7 Accessories] bustinstugots24:
It appears that Portenzo has confirmed the 3G model nexus 7 fits

http://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbi...88749951175941.59930.123071037743833&refid=17

from my HTC Sensation 4G using xda app-developers app
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Ryano89:
Update: couple weeks in, I live this case. I get compliments on it frequently, and the intellistand us breaking in nicely.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] rachmaninov:
Mine arrived today.I am really impressed by the build quality but I had to wait almost a monthr
[Nexus 7 Accessories] KaiserJay:
Had mine for a couple of months now (went for the black Alano), and it's really beautiful. The Intellistand is worth it, especially when you're watching videos, using it for recipies, etc. Like most good leather, it is looking better as it gets more wear, and you hardly notice where the Intellistand bend is in the leather.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Poerger:
Just pulled the trigger on the "book case". Black marroco faux leather, black elastic strap with a red interiour.

Also added the intellistand.

With shipping to germany thats a whopping $66 :/

But I cant help me: All the good cases are not sold over here and therefor the shipping is pure madness ;)

Tried a cheap case from amazon, but that wont do it. I cant stand the look & feeling :(

Now its time to wait. A looong time I guess. Frist thing, Portenzo will take at least 2 weaks for building it (if I may trust their website...), then 2 weeks shipping to germany ... and its X-Mas time. I guess the customs are full of crap ordered overseas :D
[Nexus 7 Accessories] redzapper:
I love my Portenzo Hardback - Outside Color: Marigold Buckram, Inside Color: Black, Elastic Color: Black.

Initial thoughts:

- Very nicely made and it is a very tailored fit. The Hardback is every so slightly larger than Nexus 7. Looks like if dropped, the cover will be able to take the brunt of the impact.

- The case seems to be made of very stiff and sturdy material. It feels very solid. It could probably take a lot of weight/pressure and still adequately protect the Nexus.

- And speaking of weight, the case is a heavier than I expected. All that sturdy material comes with a price paid in additional heft.

All in all, I am quite happy with it. The Hardback makes it look and feel like you're holding a book and for me, that's perfect as I'll be holding it and reading on it on my daily subway commute.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] VanDroidman:
One question I haven't found with a quick search:

How does the case affect the NFC?
[Nexus 7 Accessories] NealJ777:
Very good question. I haven't had an opportunity to do anything NFC since I got the case. I'll have to make an excuse to buy something at Radio Shack or McDonalds and then use Google Wallet to make the payment.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Ryano89:
I've got the Alano and my NFC works fine. Been using it for a couple of months.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Stanerefor:
Same here, love my Portenzo.:)
[Nexus 7 Accessories] dpnguyen12:
For those of you that only have the strap, how does the case hold when it is at the slight slant, where the cover is folded back? I have seen videos where the cover snaps to the back because of the magnagrip, but I haven't seen how the case holds without those magnets.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] rafa3L:
Same as with magnagrip except it doesn't snap back. You have to hold it to keep it back. Which usually isn't a problem since your fingers are back there anyway.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] rafa3L:
I have a Portenzo Composition for the Nexus 7 that is brand new that I'm selling. I've never used the thing. Still stiff and new.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150993713750
[Nexus 7 Accessories] bustinstugots24:
What's the reason for selling it if you don't mind me asking. Mine is still doing great over 6 months later. Top notch quality.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] rafa3L:
I have two. One that I never used, that I'm selling. The other I'm still using but actually thinking about selling it too and trying the Portenzo HardBack which should be a bit thinner.

But I do like the extra protection that the BookCase offers so I'm a bit torn.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] NealJ777:
I like the mounting style of the BookCase vs the Hardback. :)
[Nexus 7 Accessories] bustinstugots24:
So almost a year later, how is everyone's case holding up? Must say mine is still in near mint condition though I will admit at times in the house I'll use a smaller, less bulkier case to make it fit in the hand more comfortably. Other than that, still loving this case.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] psklenar:
I still absolutely love mine. And after roughly a year I'm getting MORE compliments on it! :)

pat----
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Nicraz:
Mine is also in mint almost new condition.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] bustinstugots24:
Hello everyone, I'm putting up my nexus 7 and portenzo case up for sale if anyone is interested. The case and nexus 7 is amazing and still in mint condition. I'm just trying to save some money for my wedding. Let me know if anyone is interested. I have it up together with my nexus 7 at the link below. If you are only interested in the case let me know. I'm sure something could be worked out.

http://swappa.com/listing/PTA684/view

Thanks again!
[Nexus 7 Accessories] seanrobot:
I canceled my treegloo and went with the portenzo. I wanted the intellastand feature and didn't want to go with the kinetic latch option that treegloo overs
[Nexus 7 Accessories] bustinstugots24:
Yes I ordered the composition. The girl lea made a good point saying for extra protection, if it ever falls it will keep it closed. I think the magnets will hold it to a certain point but I doubt it's really made to throw around and flip over. I figured If I don't like the strap I'll just cut it. There wasn't an extra charge for the strap so it's a win win. When I receive it I'll let u know. I don't think it'll be here for another 2 weeks.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Itchiee:
Hey let us know how the notebook one is, and post pictures if possible to persuade others into buying one... :o

I added to cart but $70.00 for a case is tough.

Thanks
[Nexus 7 Accessories] napes22:
Quick question, would the faux leather or the buckram be more durable and last longer as a case?

Side note: Just talked to support at Portenzo. If you want any of the other cases, contact support on their site. They can offer any model built for the Nexus 7 with some $$ off since it is a smaller case. Just ordered the Wing-tip one.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Jasmynsway:
There is a promo code.

This is how it works. Choose the style you like in the iPad version (as if you were buying and for an iPad.) Customize it to your liking then during checkout, enter the promo code "Nexus" of you did NOT choose the intellistand and enter the promo code "NexusINT" if you DID choose the intellistand. This works for any case.

If you want the Nexus Composition style case, choose the nexus book case (on the main page in the row of non iPad tablets) and then when choosing your outer color choose the composition square in the line of color options.

Hope this helps.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] ceejay83:
can't understand lol
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Jasmynsway:
Cleaned it up a bit. So much for typing while talking ;)
[Nexus 7 Accessories] bustinstugots24:
So I go on the site and now they offer the case straight up with out promo codes or special ordering and with all the features I picked, it is now $10 less then what I paid 5 hours ago. I just shot them a message that I think they should honor the newer price and not what they originally told me. I literally just ordered the case before lunch today.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] 916Kev:
Nice thanks for the tip I'll definitely try this out later tnyt. Been wanting a solid case for my baby!!
[Nexus 7 Accessories] phydo:
I ordered a black on black one with just the magnet. Will report back :)
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Jasmynsway:
@bustinstugots24

Which one of the cases you bought is $10 less? I know the composition is $10 more than the others (probably just because it's popular)
[Nexus 7 Accessories] ppp38:
This isn't a discount. The price is the same if you use this method as it is when you just do it regular

Also, Its too bad I committed to TreeGloo already, I like this case better
[Nexus 7 Accessories] bambalam:
I canceled my order with Treegloo to get one of these, just send them an email with the order number and cancel in the subject and your reason in the body.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Jasmynsway:
I called it a promo code because portenzo calls it that. We are definitely paying full price. Mine came to just under $60. Not cheap for a $250 tablet.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] ppp38:
Thanks for the info Bambalam, I cancelled my TreeGloo.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] bustinstugots24:
What happened was before they put it up on their site, I was working with lea the girl who does the customer service who happens to be great. Long story short they put the order in for me as a special order basically with the stand and magnet and it came out to $90. Now if u chose those same options on the site it comes to $80 with shipping so I got charged $10 more. I wrote a message to them asking if they can honor the new price. Let's see what they say.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] bustinstugots24:
They have refunded me the $10.

She said I was the first to order. Can't wait. Case looks nice.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Nicraz:
I wonder how long it's going to take. Whoever gets it first, please post pics! I can't wait to get mine.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Jasmynsway:
glad to hear it!
[Nexus 7 Accessories] seanrobot:
Lea told me 7 to 10 days for processing at the moment then it'll be shipped out
[Nexus 7 Accessories] suchavibrantthang:
very nice cases. these prices are pretty high if you add all the magnets, kickstand, etc. i'll wait.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] blahblahyoutoo:
both codes not valid, and i tried it on both configurations.

is it because the introductory price is now standard price?
[Nexus 7 Accessories] burntcustard:
I'm very close to ordering one of these, just gotta finally decide on colours. What do you guys think about this? Too bright? I tweeted the image to Portenzo and Lea said it looked nice, but didn't mention how well the orange or blue would match with my background/icons.. so I'm a bit doubtful.

napes22, what colours did you pick for your wingtip?
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Jasmynsway:
When did you choose and customize and iPad case? You have to choose and iPad case for the codes to work. At least that's how it worked yesterday. If you choose the nexus case the promo codes wont work.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Jasmynsway:
Black and orange look good on the inside. I could change the blue to black for the interior color.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] napes22:
I ended up going with the basic model with Faux leather to save some money. I was going to do the Black with Brown tips, or the Black with blue tips.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] mldiroff:
BTW, Lea just replied to my question and said to expect 7-10 business days for production. Just an FYI.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] ppp38:
Thats the only issue I really have with goign for Portenzo, the wait time. If you look at reviews that ended up waiting 6 weeks for a case.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Nicraz:
Mine is very simple so I have mi fingers crossed that it doesn't take too long.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] 916Kev:
Did a mock sale and after shipping I was quoted just under $70. So steep!! :/ the search continues..
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Blackrn:
Ordered mine.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] fcng:
I also ordered mine..

I placed an order just 20 minutes ago. It's just the basic bookcase with both magnet and elastic strap with intellistand. I'll have it shipped to Hong Kong so I'll have to wait patiently to receive it. :o I'll update on the case once I receive it. :p
[Nexus 7 Accessories] bustinstugots24:
I was going to go with the wingtip in the beginning too. That looks nice actually especially with the wallpaper. If it's not exact I'm sure u fool around with the photo a bit but I'm surprisingly liking the black and orange.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] asindragon:
For anyone worried about production time for mine it was pretty great. I ordered 2 cases one for my wife and I on Wednesday and got shipping confirmation on Friday it'll be delivered to CA on Thursday. I had originally ordered from treegloo but after comparison reviews via the iPad case Portenzo just seemed like its quality was better. I'll post when I get my cases.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] mldiroff:
What did you order? I ordered on Wednesday night, too.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Nicraz:
Aww. You're lucky. I ordered one on Wednesday as well but nothing yet.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] crazyscow:
does anybody have a pic of the case because i was thinking of ordering it. since the nexus 7 doesnt exist here nor any cases i want to make sure it fits well.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Leugi:
BookCase for Nexus

Item Price:	$59.85

Shipping: FedEx Ground $9.95

Options:

OUTside ->:Black Morocco Faux Leather

Inside Color - >:Sky Blue Linen

Enclosure ->:Magnetic-Grip Upgrade (-NO elastic-)

~~~~Elastic~~~~>:None

/ IntelliStand ->:IntelliStand

Before I jump, anyone have pictures of what the Nexus 7 will look like in these cases? I mean they don't have pictures of the port cutouts on their site... and that to me is a huge reason why I didn't pick Treegloo in the first place. I need to see the design.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] asindragon:
Both cases had no upgrades, just standard cases with elastic strap. One was the Black Faux Leather and blue inside, other was Red outside and Purple interior. I was debating on doing upgrades but after Zagg invisible shield and the cases I figured basic was good enough for us.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] bustinstugots24:
Since it seems like you'll be one of the first to get the case for the nexus 7 if u don't mind, please put up a review/picture gallary of how this bad boy looks in the case. Highly appreciated.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] sudhirkhanger:
Portenzo cases look stunning. I am a little worried about the weight it adds. Does it feel heavy? Do you find it comfortable to hold with one hand? Is weight properly balanced or does it feel like falling off on tablet side?
[Nexus 7 Accessories] danboard:
The iPad model is about 225g I think it is safe to assume ours will be a reasonable amount less considering the size and the fact that there are more cut out space in the design.

Since the iPad case is 20*25.4*2.0828cm and is 225g its about 0.213g/cm^3.

Assuming they did the same added thickness as the iPad 1.3*1.4*1.1428cm the Nexus case should be (13.4*21.15*2.1878cm)*(0.213g/cm^3) = 132g so not bad overall, I've had worse. It might even be a little lighter considering from the pictures our case has far more cut out space.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] crazyscow:
thanks that looks awesome, thats actually the setup i was going for, but ya the price of the case plus shipping to my country is like 100 dollars haha. something to think about.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] bustinstugots24:
Those look amazing. The first 2 cases on the top are so ridiculously priced. That black one is the widow spider and after putting it in my cart with the nexus 7 discount code it still came out to about $130- 140 for the case. Almost as much as the nexus 7 itself!
[Nexus 7 Accessories] k_flan:
I really hope this case works out, I'm interested if you have easy access to the vol and power buttons since they are slightly under the device.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] bustinstugots24:
Not to confuse things more and yes this probably should have its own thread but I also found this online and found it to be pretty cool, but I still think the portenzo is the way to go. Especially with the sound chamber and cutouts for the device. Interesting read nonetheless.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects...-jackets-for-ipad-kindle-fire?ref=recommended
[Nexus 7 Accessories] jonkrav:
Man... This is exactly the type of case I am looking for, but I live in the UK and the Alano cases are working out at $130+ and I will probably get stung for import duty. so that could be $160+ for a case. Damn it.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Jasmynsway:
Thanks for sharing. I saw these in another post, I think. The only reason I didn't go with these is the lack of strap and I wasn't thrilled with the selection of covers. This is a great idea though.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Nicraz:
Agreed. Also waiting until Octoner kinda sucks.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] bustinstugots24:
Definitely think it's a great idea and I also like that the inside frame appears to be made of rubber which in my opinion would better protect the device but I too was not crazy about the cover options. I'm sure it costs them a fortune alone just for the licensing.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] crazyscow:
What discount code did you use?

Sent from your girlfriends phone using tapatalk
[Nexus 7 Accessories] bustinstugots24:
There was a code that was given before anything was posted about the 7 so you could get the introductory price like the way they have it posted now but I don't believe it will work. I believe it was nexusint
[Nexus 7 Accessories] sudhirkhanger:
Yeah weight related info is available on their website. I was more interested in knowing how it feels in hand. Light or too heavy or does it flip over to tablet side kind of things.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] bustinstugots24:
Once I get mine I'll post a review with pics as best as I can. Should be here in a week or 2 would be my guess.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] crazyscow:
oh ya i saw the post a couple pages back but ya it didnt work. i thought there was a new one. i googled some but none of them work :( for now ill just wait until my N7 is here then ill think about it.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] ktownhero:
I bit the (very big) bullet and ordered the Portenza Alano Tesoro case for my Nexus 7, as pictured here:

I asked for a coupon code and they at the very least hooked me up with free shipping. All said and done, with the intellistand feature, it ended up being $150. It feels like a hell of a lot of money to shell out for a $250 tablet, but I commute every day with my N7 and am LOVING it as a e-reader so I really wanted a solid case. I saw somebody on the subway with one of these once and it blew me away.

I'm really looking forward to receiving it, and hope the craftsmanship is everything that they say it is. It is very unlike me to spend this kind of dough on an accessory! I'll post some impressions when it arrives.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] kpjimmy:
Oh wow. You did bite the big one lol. Let us know how it is and please post plenty of pics! I played around ordering this one as well, but the cost wasn't in the cards for me right now. :(
[Nexus 7 Accessories] bustinstugots24:
Congrats. I absolutely love their Alano cases. I personally wanted the old journal or the black widow one but I just couldn't pull myself together to dish out almost the same amount of money the tablet was. If it was $50 cheaper I probably would have pulled the trigger but that case does look amazing. Looking forward to seeing it.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Jb2db:
Just curious, where do you access the chat feature on their website? I don't see any links to open up a chat. Is it the 'leave a message' tab? I too want to pick up an Alano case for my N7 but would love to get free shipping if possible. Thanks!
[Nexus 7 Accessories] bustinstugots24:
That's exactly where it is. It's in the lower right hand corner. When they are away to lunch or off hours it says leave a message. If lea is there it will say start chat now. Check it like every 20 min, she usually pops in and out.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Leugi:
I'm wondering... on the Portenzo Alano for Nexus 7 page under options there is no option for "Hidden Magnets" to keep the lid closed. It looks like there is only an elastic strap for the Alano where as the BookCase has this option.

Can anyone confirm this? Or does it come standard? I really want the Alano Tesoro but if it doesn't have the Hidden Magnet Grip closure its a no bet.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] bustinstugots24:
I am 99% positive the Alano series does NOT have magnets. It is just a big thick piece of leather with a strap to hold it shut.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] ejchis:
I was thinking the same, but then I thought they definitely have a magnet for the smart sensor. But I went to the website, and they don't mention it. Does the Alano not have a smart sensor? I hope it does.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] bustinstugots24:
I don't believe it does.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] napes22:
From their facebook page:

Daily Flavor: A whole lot of Google Nexus 7 cases almost ready to be shipped!
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Clarkster:
I'd love for someone to weigh the case itself when they get it. We only have an estimate on weight in this thread by basing it on the iPad size. All Lea said was under a pound.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] asindragon:
Will do have a small kitchen scale, will weigh it tommorrow and give my impressions on it. Hope its great ordered 2.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] drstk:
ordered a composition case. i have one for my iPad for over a year and its still going strong. cant go wrong with the build quality from portenzo.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] bustinstugots24:
Does the composition case get dirty quickly since it has white in it? Can u wipe dirt off easily???
[Nexus 7 Accessories] bustinstugots24:
Please give us a review if u can. What color did u get???
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Clarkster:
That would be awesome, thanks!