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[Nexus 7 Accessories] ppp38:
You expect this case to wear out after a few months. Not after 11 days. Thats not acceptable, especially at the cost of the case. I have never had a hardcover book wear out on me after less than 2 weeks of use and books go through a lot more abuse than a tablet case. So that argument, really doesnt' fly with me and If Portenzo comes back with a similiar response to yours, I will simply return the case for a refund.

Its crazy to me that a $50 wouldnt even half a shelf life of 2 weeks before wearing down. I don't think that falls under "normal wear and tear"
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Toast95135:
Well I bought one too if that means anything, even after seeing your post. I know it's gonna get some wear and it doesn't bother me. I personally wouldn't call some wear on the sharp folded corners "wearing out" but if you're not happy then feel free to ask them for a refund. I got the buckram (stiff linen paper) outer and it looks like you did too, maybe going with the fake leather would have been better for you.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] bustinstugots24:
Yes I think we all understand its made after the same materials as a book would be and obviously bending back the front cover of a book over time will cause ripping of the material but 11 days to me just doesn't cut it. If I purchased a hard cover book and bent it back and forth 1000 times in a day it wouldn't rip like that. I have plenty of books that I throw in my bag for on the go use and yes the corners will get flattened after a while but the binding and inside corners always stay we and intact and no ripping. Even the cheapest of book materials wouldn't start ripping like that after less than 2 weeks of use. I'm sorry. If it was 6 months you'd have a case, maybe even 3 or 4 months but not a week and a half.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] beestee:
I'm sorry, but I went back and looked as closely as possible at the picture and I do not get the idea that it is 'wearing out' or 'ripping', just simply 'breaking in' as a book would. I have looked closely at mine that is covered in the fake leather, and the corners are super sharp and I expect that they would wear down a bit due to the very tight constraints of the construction of the case. As long as the adhesives keep everything else in place as they do, I have no problem with that kind of wear.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] ppp38:
I dont know what type of books you guys are dealing with, but none of my hardcovers- sohave any sort of wear on them or get "broken in" within 11 days of use. I have emailed Portenzo and they said that this type of wear was normal and if it gets worse in a week to send it back for a replacement. However, I think I will just return it. Its obvious that this case is not designed to hold up for a lengthy amount of time and is purely for aesthetics only. This is a conclusion that Ipad users already came to, its my fault for not taking them seriously enough,

Luckily I can return the case now since Im within the 30 day window. Since Portenzo expects this type of wear and tear its not covered under thier 90 day warranty so if it were to get worse after the 30 day period then Im simply SOL. Thats simply not a risk, Im willing to take. If you guys are ok with your case looking like this after 1.5 weeks then thats great, but thats just not good enough for me.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] wasnt:
If I saw more than one person saying this out of the tons of reviews of looked at, I'd be more concerned. I'll keep an ear open to see if more say the same.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] wasnt:
My order just shipped :)

Ordered on 08/06/12
[Nexus 7 Accessories] allen2oo3:
Mine did as well. Also ordered on the 6th.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Nicraz:
I've had mine since Aug. 2 and no wear or tear whatsoever showing... At least not yet.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Jebus99:
Had it for a few days now. The black buckram is very elegant especially with the dark blue inside. Nothing to complain about, worth the price imo.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] H4zyBuddha:
Good choices. We share the same case and sentiments towards it. Elastic color?

Sent from a smoke filled room
[Nexus 7 Accessories] quokked:
I just mine today. Awesomely built case and fully handmade.

It took 18 days from order to the delivery in Australia using FedEx express but worth the wait.

:)
[Nexus 7 Accessories] mith500:
what was your order date?
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Jb2db:
What is the proper way to install the nexus 7 into the case? I've tried inserting the top first and then applying pressure to get the bottom in but it doesn't seem to lay flat in the wood. Is the nexus supposed to be perfectly level inside the wood frame? Mine seems lower on the top end than the bottom. Thanks!
[Nexus 7 Accessories] noodles90:
Then hopefully mine ships soon. Ordered mine on 8/7/2012
[Nexus 7 Accessories] bustinstugots24:
Mine also had that issue. I figured it wouldn't go down fully cause of the full body protector I had on the back
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Saeko:
Just got my case today. Ordered on 26th July and shipped to Australia (standard postage) on the 7th August.

Pretty happy with it. My main concern was the magnet as I didn't opt for the strap. Glad to say that the magnet is holding well. When I turn it upside down, the case still remains close as long as I don't start shaking it quite hard.

Now, waiting for my SGP screen protector to arrive and I'll be all set! :)
[Nexus 7 Accessories] bustinstugots24:
According to what Lea told me the problem with my case was due to a cracked magnet. They are fixing it and sending it either today or tomorrow. Hope to have it by the weekend
[Nexus 7 Accessories] robertsaedal:
found a new video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc2JnVd8Pd8

P.S

Just got a email from portenzo, my case is on the way.. can´t wait
[Nexus 7 Accessories] wasnt:
Just got my case!

I have to say, the quality is absolutely astounding. It seems attention was paid to every detail and it really shows. I am so impressed. I was actually a little worried that my expectations were too high after reading about it for 3 weeks. No concern now. It's amazing!

The wood grain all looks perfect, the binding is terrific and the fit and finish is perfect.

Black Morocco Faux Leather with IntelliStand

Red Inside, BOTH Magna-Grip & Red Elastic

Anyone on the fence should jump on this. I love it!!!!! :good:
[Nexus 7 Accessories] docmars:
Super excited to order mine! I'm waiting to see if they have any coupon codes. $50 for a case is pretty high, but I'm willing to blow it on a USA hand-made product that not only looks sexy, but will last.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] bustinstugots24:
From my understanding this is an introductory price at $39.99

From what I was told after a few weeks the price is going to increase to $49.99 and if they do give you a discount code it'll just put it back to $39.99

Just go for it now
[Nexus 7 Accessories] docmars:
Good call. I may just take the plunge. I didn't get a response from them all day so I'll take it as a no.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] ejkeebler:
Only disappointment so far is how long it takes to get this fricking case. It's been almost 2 weeks and we still haven't received a shipping email. And unfortunately I held out while my wife ordered and then decided to bite the bullet and get one and now I'm going to be 10 days behind hers.... :(

reviews seem to be very good though and am confident this will be a quality product.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] wasnt:
It's a small company and it's a hand made product. I hated the wait too but I think it was worth it. I'm still in shock by the quality. Blew away my expectations. :good:
[Nexus 7 Accessories] ejkeebler:
totally get it, just wish i didn't have to wait...i'm impatient.... :)
[Nexus 7 Accessories] allen2oo3:
I also got my case today. I ordered on the 6th, it shipped on the 17th and I got it the 22nd.

So far I am extremely please with the case. I got the faux black leather, red interior, magnetic closure (no elastic) and the intelistand. The case is very clean and well built...as long as it holds up decently as it ages, I will be a happy customer.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] noodles90:
Package finally shipped today. Ordered it on 8/7/2012. Can't wait to finally stop using my Nex-Sock
[Nexus 7 Accessories] sudhirkhanger:
I too have magnetic closure but I find it is not as strong as I expected. It won't fall on it's own but a small flick will open it. It seems like smart case functionality holds cover in closed position and Portenzo forgot to put magnetic closure magnet. What is your experience?
[Nexus 7 Accessories] allen2oo3:
If you are holding the vase open, on the inside cover I can see two circles on the bottom edge and another two on the left edge. I believe the bottom 2 are for the smart feature and the ones on the left are to keep the cover shut.

I agree the magnets are not as strong as I would like them to be but I assume this was necessary since the cover is relatively thin. If I hold it upside down the cover holds. If I shake it a bit, it will come loose. For my uses, this is good enough since I'll have it in a backpack or messenger bag laying flat while not at home.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Alex2x3:
This case looks absolutely awesome. I set mine up exactly as in that video, black with red inside, magnet, and stand but 70 bucks with shipping is a but much for me. Really disappointing because I finally found a case I really liked.

You guys think it'll go down in price with time? Haven't seen anything that caught my attention as much as this.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] eddie3130:
I thought it was a bit excesive with the price to but i recieved it 2 days ago an i love it. I got the black leather with blue inside magnets an no strap. Looks like a legit book.... The stand works amazing only wish the closing magnet was a bit stronger but its still good
[Nexus 7 Accessories] eddie3130:
I was on lunch took a few pics of it an watching BreakingBad with the intelistand
[Nexus 7 Accessories] GatorsUF:
Can't wait to see the pics, I am going to order mine as soon as my Paypal money comes through (pending). I think they magnets are probably a bit weak because other cases have issues of the magnet turning the screen off when you flip the cover around to the back.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] dmbfan13:
Is there by chance a place to put a stylus? Or would it be possible to put a pad of paper too? Like on the inside of the cover?
[Nexus 7 Accessories] bustinstugots24:
When creating your custom case you have the option to add a stylus loop.

I'm expecting my case back today. Looking forward do it
[Nexus 7 Accessories] brndnddge:
Portenzo Case

I took many photos of my protenzo case and thought I would share the thread instead of linking all the images again. Here is the direct link to my post.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1849766
[Nexus 7 Accessories] bustinstugots24:
My case finally came back after the cracked magnet. I must say the customer service once again has been top notch. They even provided a little hand written note to me apologizing about the issue. Magnets feel stronger now too and the cover completely closes now and stays closed. The wood frame now lays flat as it should. Over all I am extremely happy with the case and the build quality!
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Mr.sneis:
Since the wait is taking a while, can anyone recommend a decent cheap case and/or screen protectors (possibly locally available?) that I can use in the mean time?

---------- Post added at 12:44 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:02 AM ----------

Bustingots. What launcher are you using?
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Hanoverfiste:
Not on the Nexus 7 case you can't, it isn't an option. I however emailed them to see if they could add it.

Okay so call me nuts but I have ordered the Portenzo,The TreeGloo and The DoDo Case. maybe Ill do a side by side comparison when I get them all
[Nexus 7 Accessories] bill3508:
Lol, nice.

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[Nexus 7 Accessories] bustinstugots24:
Rooted it, put in tablet mode, and using nova launcher. Using the Asus live wallpaper and Asus weather widget
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Mr.sneis:
Nice, ordered 8/13 and received shipping confirmation today 8/24.

Went for the brown outer, green inner, intellistand, no magnet, strap model.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] eocsirb:
got mine a couple days ago nothing to add cept it makes a great refrigerator magnet :)
[Nexus 7 Accessories] bustinstugots24:
Haha! That is awesome. Either the magnet is really strong or the nexus 7 is really light.

Just wanted to point out that after having my case for about 3 or 4 days now I truly love it and it appears the magnet closure is much stronger now since they sent the case back. Very pleased with my purchase.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] psklenar:
I've look thru this thread (30 pages in Tapatalk) and don't see a comment on it, but can anyone give an idea what the turn around time is on an Alano case, all the times I've seen were for the Bookcase style cases. Their website's "Mega Tracker" just indicates that all other cases ship on time and the Alano's are 80% on time. But I can't find where what "on time" *is*?

Thanks,

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[Nexus 7 Accessories] robertsaedal:
I sent a e-mail to them asking about my case and got this answer. Hope it helps

"Robert,

Cases generally take between 7-10 business days to be made, starting the day you placed your order as long as it was placed on a business day. Some orders are taking a few extra days. We are still a small company and are working through orders as fast as possible. I know you're excited about receiving your case!

When the Nexus was launched we received a large rush of orders.We very recently moved into a larger facility and in the past two years we have increased our staff by 220%. We feel that we have the most skilled team in the business and we know it shows in our quality of service and our customer service. However when we see a large rush of orders, it does push us back a few days.We are getting cases out as fast as possible without sacrificing quality. We appreciate your patience with us as we unpack and continue to process orders.

We are currently working on our Megatracker so that it gives a more detailed response regarding each individual order.

Once your case has been made, you'll receive an email notifying you that your order has left our shop with your selected shipment service. If you don't get a tracking number by tomorrow please let me know.

Thank you for your patience and we will get your case to you ASAP!

Lea

Enjoy your Awesome Day!"
[Nexus 7 Accessories] psklenar:
Thank you very much Robert!

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[Nexus 7 Accessories] blazevxi:
I am interested in getting this case, but I wonder, do you notice the added weight/thickness on the Nexus 7? Or does it feel better to hold?
[Nexus 7 Accessories] bill3508:
I kind of wondered about that also. I ordered mine on the 19th.

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[Nexus 7 Accessories] AndrewAmazed:
Got my shipping confirmation! Can't wait!
[Nexus 7 Accessories] beestee:
It is like holding a medium sized hardcover book, so it is a considerable difference in thickness. The case is seeming light weight for the thickness added though.

It only becomes apparent how much difference there is when you take the cover off. It makes the nexus seem even slimmer than before.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] djsaad1:
Has anyone ordered the Alano case? Just wondering how long it took to receive. I ordered a Alano in Tesaro on the 14th and it hasn't shipped yet. It seems like people that ordered the standard bookcase around that time have already gotten theirs. I figured the Alano would take longer just curious if it is much longer.

Edit---

Sorry, just noticed a response about this a page back.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] psklenar:
djsaad1,

:) it took me a while to read thru it'll too.

I also ordered on the 14th ... an "Indiana Journal". I knew it would take longer than the bookcase types, just wasn't sure how much longer. Sounds like it could be week or extra.

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[Nexus 7 Accessories] bustinstugots24:
Do me a favor if you can, I'd love to see pics/review of the old journal case. That was the original alano case I was going to get but just couldn't go through with it.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] wasnt:
I don't think it adds much to it at all. I had my naked Nexus 7 without any case for several weeks and I used it a ton. I put it into this case and I haven't looked back. It's amazing and I get asked about it all the time. I am still a very very happy customer.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] SLACKER67:
To those asking bout the Alano ship times.

I ordered the Tesoro on Aug 2nd and it shipped out to Afghanistan on the 10th. I recieved it on the 18th which was a lot quicker than i expected it.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] arrjaytea:
Cases look real sharp fellas. :thumbup:
[Nexus 7 Accessories] psklenar:
Will be happy to post some pictures and opinion as soon as I receive it. I received my shipping notice this afternoon. Excatly 14 days after I placed my order. :) Cool!

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[Nexus 7 Accessories] Sunnyboy01:
Ordered a Tesero on the 13th and received shipping confirmation today. So about 12 business days or 16 total days not counting the day it was ordered (around 10 in the morning). I'll update when I receive the case in Australia.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Toast95135:
Today is the 10th business day (15 days), still no shipping notice. Hopefully I'll get one by Friday. The wait feels like so long :eek:
[Nexus 7 Accessories] mith500:
Ordered a balck portenzo book case with intelli-stand, elastic band and embossing on the 9th August with Fedex (3-5) days international shipping to South Africa.

On 24th August got an order shipping email confirmation saying sent by USPS with a tracking number ...when I tried to track it on the USPS website it showed status as delivered at 4:54pm on June 09 2011.

Immediately I sent an email to Lea asking if they had sent me the correct tracking number to which she replied promptly saying;

'I have no idea why that happened. I'm very sorry for the confusion. IT is working on it. You should be receiving a new tracking number shortly for USPS Express shortly. If you do not receive a new tracking number please let me know.'

I did receive a new tracking number from the IT department but since the 25th August the USPS website status has not changed, as of writing this it still shows status as;

Service: Express Mail International

Status of Your Item: Electronic info shipping received

Date & Time: 25th August

Location: (Blank)

I called USPS early this morning trying to get an update and they tell me the parcel does not exist on their system and to check with the sender.

I have emailed Lea this morning and waiting to hear from her.

In the meantime has anyone experienced a similar problem?
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Mr.sneis:
Received my case today. Some impressions out of the box:

Packaging was nice and simple, a brown cardboard box not much bigger than the case itself with the case inside of a open ended plastic bag. They give you a cool little cleaning cloth and initialed "made by" insert. I can definitely see how some might get little flaws here and there due to the handcrafted nature but my case seems pretty spot-on.

Installation was straightforward; push the n7 in the case. It was a little nerve wracking at first, the fit is very very snug -- was worried a little about the silver plastic bezel getting scratched. Just make sure you press in both sides evenly and then place the case flat on a table and press each corner down firmly so that the wood peeks out rather than the display panel. This way when you close the case, the cover touches the wood and not the screen.

The milk chocolate brown color I ordered is very much a milk chocolate color -- like Hershey's chocolate bar brown. I guess this can be a good thing or bad thing; I was expecting a little darker actually, like you would maybe find on a bible cover. It'll grow on me I hope.

I ordered the strap and Intellistand with no closing magnets. I was initially worried about the magnets imprinting or scuffing the screen long term; but now that I see how they would work I don't think it's really an issue because when you close the case it should touch the wood edges rather than the screen. I still may go with a screen protector to be double safe but I appreciate the "glass" feel. About the auto open and close feature when they turn on the n7, there is what seems to be a half second delay before activation.

Reports of stiffness - I do not feel any real stiffness out of the ordinary, in fact I find it quite flexible. The Intellistand works much differently than I had expected; when you fold the case it's a little awkward the first time. In fact I had to watch a video about how to do it to figure it out! There are actually magnets that hold the intellistand position rather than an indent in the cover which is what I had in mind initially; not sure why I expected that. Very useful feature. but if you don't go with it you can still make a very thin triangle shape out of the case which should work well too despite it being a much flatter angle.

The strap is a strap, hope it doesn't deform or get gross too quickly!

Very nice case, very expensive, a bit of a wait. I didn't like what anyone else had to offer so I made my decision. I ordered 8/13, received shipment notification 8/24, and received today 8/29.

Took some quick pics, they are a little underexposed but I think they get the color right.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] bustinstugots24:
Found this nice review online with photos for the composition case.

http://restlesstech.com/portenzo-nexus-7-case-review/

:laugh:
[Nexus 7 Accessories] jptech:
perhaps I'll make my own cover from a real book. I'll go to the used book store this weekend to find the perfect size book.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] mmegalodon:
Great colors, Mr. Sneis!
[Nexus 7 Accessories] robertsaedal:
07.Aug - my order was placed :)

21.Aug - It was sent by post :o

29.Aug - Arrived in Iceland :p

29.Aug - me extremely happy :victory:

So i just got my case, composition, purple inside, red band + magnets and intellistand.

For me i don´t think it is very expensive (considering the expensive crappy case they sell here locally).

Just a little about what i think about the case.

I love it, the quality is superb. Fells and looks like a real book.

everything is at is suppose to be, strap is strapy, wood is woody and book is booky. And holy **** the wood is smooth, i mean smother then a baby ass warped in silk. :highfive:

I don´t have the nexus 7 yet, so can´t say much about comfort. :crying:

Thinking about writing my name and number on the inside on the sticker so when somebody steals it, they know who will be crying at home. :crying:

:confused: only one question? the strapless magnets, do they only work when the nexus is in the case ? my case will not stay closed without strap

I am getting the Nexus 7 next week, going UK to visit family, will buy it there. Or i should say i better buy it or else i will look kind of stupid with a awesome empty case :cool:

P.S

Went a little crasy with the photos (at least i don´t have too few :D) :good:
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Toast95135:
I finally got a shipping notice :good:. I paid extra for the 2 Day shipping so HOPEFULLY I'll get it on Saturday... if not then I'll have to wait until Tuesday since Monday is a holiday...
[Nexus 7 Accessories] psklenar:
It was waiting for me upon my return from the office this evening. It looks and feels excellent. I've got a couple of really high-end, older collectible books ... the leather feels as nice, maybe even better. The wood looks very nice (to my eyes). Audio, excellent; I was a little worried about the sound due to speaker placement, but the frame design is obviously well thought out in that regard.

Definitely nicer than any case I ever found for my old Samsung Galaxy Tab (original P1010). Here are several 800x600 pictures. If there's something specific you want to see or ask, let me know and I'll try to get the shot or answer the question.

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Portenzo Alano case for Nexus 7, Indiana Journal style w/Brown elastic and Intellistand.