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[Nexus 10 Accessories] Sailrace:
So I received my red slimline case on Monday, and have just now had a chance to post this. Couple of observations:

1) The case snaps / fits very tightly onto the N10. I've had hard cases on phones before that have actually damaged the finish because of how they snap on. I'm hopeful that won't be an issue here.

2) The smart cover functions as it should. The magnets on mine seem to hold the flap closed just fine.

3) There is some "play" in the hinge, which can cause the cover to not sit perfectly in line when folded back and held, but not a huge deal.

4) Quality seems excellent. No defects or issues that i can tell in the manufacturing

5) One strange note - the corners of the case, when the cover is open., at the bottom of the device (side where the hinges are) are not cut the same. Although there is no reason for them to be asymmetric that i can discern (like buttons or ports or something) , the are molded differently, so the one corner on the left bottom has the plastic of th radius cut come up higher than on the right bottom.

Overall, i like the cover a lot. It looks like it will protect the N10 pretty well, but as others have pointed out, probably not ideal to be thrown around in a bag or briefcase if you'll be doing a lot of travel. Might want something a little more heavy duty. It does make the tablet a bit thicker which i don't like but for now, i think it's the best option out.

I'll likely use this until a bookcase cover from samsung or google gets released.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] lKBZl:
Can any of those who already received it, make a video and showing all of it's features? Would love to see that, thanks!
[Nexus 10 Accessories] nicksolyom:
I got mine today, I'm very impressed and happy with the quality!
[Nexus 10 Accessories] jtown:
I'm jealous. Mine's been sitting in San Francisco since 12/27. :P Wait...I didn't check the mail today. Nope. Still sitting in San Francisco.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] codewisp:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_68PC_anM4E

Here's a video review by Harlis58
[Nexus 10 Accessories] apspu:
I got mine today, haha
[Nexus 10 Accessories] lKBZl:
Thanks for the video, but I would love that someone show us what the comments below said. If it's that hard to take the Nexus 10 out of it (to the point that it will separate the screen from glue of the tablet if you do that a couple times). I cancelled mine due to that but I wouldn't have any problem ordering it back again since it won't be available untill January 7th. Thanks again!
[Nexus 10 Accessories] sellingfear:
Mine to haas been sitting in San Francisco since the 27th now I seen last night it finally left. Not sure what took so long.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] hughlle:
Is it me, or is the case designed upside down? Looks like with the case closed, and logo right way up, the camera is at the bottom. And if i want to open it in a normal manner, and have the flap folded back over the top, as would seem logical, again, the tablet sits upside down. Seems daft.

edit: can't see how to delete. He clarifies at the end of his video. upside down case :/
[Nexus 10 Accessories] peterlcj:
lookin good
[Nexus 10 Accessories] lse4:
I wonder if they made the case upside down so you can connect the pogo charger and still use the device
[Nexus 10 Accessories] lKBZl:
Can anyone else of those who already received it confirm this? I don't like that the case holds the tablet that "hard". Thanks.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] jtown:
That was my assumption. Of course top and bottom are determined by whether you have it at the steep angle or shallow angle. Unfortunately, forced-landscape apps don't let you pick which edge is up on the device.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] Hiro11:
Got mine today in navy blue. This is a really nice case for the money.

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I don't think you want this case if you're going to be taking the tablet out of the case frequently. I don't think doing so will damage the tablet, but it just not easy and convenient to pop it on and off. Once the tablet its in the case, it is held securely.

Some details on this case :

- Fit is very snug. Once you've put the Nexus in there, it's not coming out without a little elbow grease. This is mostly a good thing: the tablet is very secure.

- Buttons are somewhat obscured by the hard plastic "lip" of the case. They are definitely usable, but not as readily at hand as the tablet sans case. Jacks are not obscured at all, including POGO.

- Magnets on mine hold the case closed well.

- Fit/finish is as good as cases that cost a lot more

- The folded-up lid works pretty well as a stand, not perfect but certainly workable

- "Upside-down" layout is weird when you first get it

- Silver "Poetic" embossing looks good on the blue
[Nexus 10 Accessories] eager27:
mine arrived today. I'm very pleased with all aspects of it ... but it just about doubles the weight ... dont mind that too much though.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] alias_neo:
Mine arrived today, slightly damaged, and although the design is nice, the quality is surprisingly poor, I'd had hopes of something better after seeing the renders. Only cost me £10 though so not end of the world, I just wish my tablets hadn't got damaged BEFORE this arrived. :(
[Nexus 10 Accessories] bigbamboo5:
Mine had a scratch on the back, but I figure it'll be marked soon enough anyway. Either way, I'm happy. Good case - although adds a lot of weight...
[Nexus 10 Accessories] LowSky:
Poetic (or their distributor is probably printed the labels on December 27 but they still haven't shipped them all out. I'm in the same boat. I was told it would be here today and its not. So much for pre-ordering. Now I see the price is $16.99. I just sent them a message through Amazon asking about the delivery delay.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] bg1906:
Mine arrived today and I am VERY happy with it.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] DanP47:
Finally got mine today, bit concerned with the tight fit, especially with the plastic holders. I was really cautious when I slotted it in. Should be OK if you aren't removing it frequently though. Apart from that I like it.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] sellingfear:
I received mine yesterday as well. The fit is extremely tight I had to push extremely hard to get it in. Poetic doesn't seem to have the best quality control as there was a chip out of the top of the case. Its not bad enough for me to complain but im not as picky as some people are.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] noisy_lightning:
You able to take some photos to show it in the real world rather than the press shots I have seen. Thanks
[Nexus 10 Accessories] dairymasta:
Mine arrived yday, very happy with it. Quite a bit of weight added tho. Also cause its 3 segmented not 4 like the iPad it doesn't sit very well and unfolds... Quite annoying. See the photos I uploaded for what I mean...
[Nexus 10 Accessories] alias_neo:
Here ya go, some more for you guys.

I'm uploading from Tapatalk on S3 so let me know if the quality is bad, they should be pretty clear otherwise.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] Polythene:
Does anyone know if the Nexus 10 will still fit in a neoprene sleeve with the slimline case attached?

Thanks
[Nexus 10 Accessories] meletios:
I have similar issues...

When on it its own the side plastic is slightly raised above the glass...but when in the case the glass is raised slightly more than the plastic..I can see it and feel it but running my fingernails over it..in my case this hapens to the corners towards the hinges..thentwo corners on the outside are ok....

Taking out the tablet is hard..but I did by pushing away the corner plastic of the case instead of pulling the tablet itself...

...not sure I would have ordered it if I knew this issues in advance though....will try again and update...
[Nexus 10 Accessories] MrHat001:
Mine also arrived today (UK).

So for I'm reasonably impressed with it, it's not perfect by any means but considering I ordered early and got it <£5 I'm more than happy.

Not much more to add on what other people have said. It's quite a tight fit but doesn't seem to be damaging or flexing the Nexus but the magnet seems strong and it's not just going to spring open.

Also as someone already mentioned only having 3 folds to the cover means it doesn't work that well as a stand.

It will do for a while until something better comes out (or god forbid Google release an official cover).
[Nexus 10 Accessories] alias_neo:
I see the same behaviour, with case on, it's as if it's rolling back the corner and so the glass is kind of "popping out". It's a slight worry that it's putting noticeable stress on the device, but I'll stick with for now.

As others have said, the 3 fold stand design makes it practically useless, and because it folds inside out, the surface you have against the screen is going to pick up all sorts of scratchy things from the surfaces you put it down on.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] dberthia:
Got mine. Very impressed with the quality for the money. The only thing I would change would be to move the "hinge" to the other side. It seems backwards to have it on the bottom when in landscape mode. I guess I'd prefer a less prominent logo, but that's a nitpick.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] alias_neo:
I don't get why the logo is upside down in landscape, seems silly.

Couldn't you just pull the little silver insets out if you wanted a less obvious logo?
[Nexus 10 Accessories] dairymasta:
Confirmed. This is a neoprene for 11 inch tho, but as you can see plenty of room left so will defo fit 10 inch neoprene.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] wi5hy:
Got mine today too, great quality, nice fit, no complaints from me :) love how there is no intrusion around the edges. Definitely adds a bit of weight but no more than you'd expect from a decent case.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] lKBZl:
Someone said that it doubles the weight, is it true?
[Nexus 10 Accessories] alias_neo:
Doubles the thickness, thereabouts but no way it doubles the weight, the case on its own is no where near as heavy as the tablet.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] hughlle:
Boxed-product Weight: 281 g
[Nexus 10 Accessories] meletios:
will use it for now, may after some time it will loosen up a bit...

..am guessing most of the users are not facing this problem then

Update : :thumbdown:decided to return the item (from Amazon UK)...not good enough for the price...as pointed out below, shaving off the plastic at the hinges might work, but the (very) prominent logo is bumming me out...not sure if I am comfortable with everyone else on my daily commute finding out about the brand of my tablet case:p
[Nexus 10 Accessories] matt890:
Did anyone else's have a strange odor? Mine does and I think its the glue, but I'm not sure.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] dairymasta:
Oh snap, just figured out how to use it properly!
[Nexus 10 Accessories] DanP47:
Going to return mine, the whole point of the case is to protect it, if there's any chance that it is causing any damage to the tablet it's unacceptable. The fact that the holders are plastic makes it worse, there is absolutely no wiggle room. The difficulty of getting the tablet in and out of the case was what made my mind up. And I waited a whole month for this :(
[Nexus 10 Accessories] eager27:
I'm getting the pressure causing raised glass too, but only on the bottom right corner (as viewed when camera is at top). It is minimal, and goes away as soon as the case is removed (which is awkward to do, but not difficult).

Looking at the teardown picture below, the screen appears to be attached to a chassis which is separate to the rubberised plastic case/back. My guess is that the casing is taking the pressure from the poetic cover, and warping slightly, but I don't think this is having any deleterious effect upon the main chassis and screen. I reckon any damage that might occur will only be the plastic casing, and not to the functioning parts of the tablet. Not really satisfactory, I know, but not so serious either. Hopefully, the plastic casing can tolerate pressure ... I'm not sure that is good enough for me. I might end up getting the dremmel to the corner of the poetic cover and reducing the plastic there a bit ....
[Nexus 10 Accessories] LowSky:
I sent the company behind the slimline case and asked why the delay as I still have not received my black case. Turns out they are super popular and they didn't have enough for the preorder. I asked if I could speed things along if I switched to another color and it will now ship tomorrow.

I'm now getting red.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] viking2.0:
Got mine yesterday. Looks fine to me fits the N10 very well. But does add some weight. I got it so that I ci uld use the stand and it can put the tablet at different angles.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] meletios:
Nice, though the 5th snap shows the glass raised higher than the surrounding plastic..u can probably feel it running your finger nails over it..

..if so does it stay the same once its taken out of the case...

Dont worry if none of what I said does not apply :)
[Nexus 10 Accessories] NickTheMajin:
How do I take this case off without ruining my tablet? I wish to return it and anyway to remove it to me seems like its making the tablet bend.

Edit: Managed to get it off, holy hell that was hard. This is literally one of the worst cases I have ever encountered. Caused enough screen lift where I could visibly see the screen over the body while it was in the case. Unacceptable.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] viking2.0:
I think it might be the screen protector that makes it look like the screen is raised. But in reality I don't see anything what you said.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] kamaltmo:
I don't know what everyone here is complaining about, I was actually going to cancel the order after everything I read here but I just got my navy blue case today. The magnets are very strong and I'm experining no screen lift what so ever, the case also stands really well for a folio case which are all quite unstable. I couldn't be happier :)
[Nexus 10 Accessories] nalrodriguez:
Same, i just got mine and i love it , magnets work really well, stand works great! i love the quality about it! and also the price was great :)
[Nexus 10 Accessories] NickTheMajin:
No screen protector. It was the actual physical display of the tablet that was being forced away from the rest of it.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] toastedoats:
Got mine yesterday. Phenomenal case!
[Nexus 10 Accessories] viking2.0:
I was responding to meletious about the pics I posted. I dont know about others but I dont see any screen being raised by this case. This is a good case.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] meletios:
@viking 2.0

Thats nice, you are one of the lucky ones then...;)
[Nexus 10 Accessories] dust.:
Can some of you guys that got cases in different colors post some pics? I'm loving my black case but I might want to buy some more in some different colors!
[Nexus 10 Accessories] class01:
got my black case a few days ago.No problems what so ever. It does add weight,but overall im happy with it
[Nexus 10 Accessories] bigdog2k7:
I'm quite upset with the seller 'exact-deal' on amazon that was selling the poetic slimline cases on Amazon. I noticed that many of you received your cases that you ordered or pre-ordered, however, I did not receive mine. I ordered mine December 7th and was notified that they would be available December 27th. On the 28th I received notification that the case would arrive to me between January 2-4th. In the meantime, after reading all the negative reviews about the screen lifting issue due to the case, I opted to also order the Poetic Revolution case (similar to the otterbox defender cases) for the Nexus 10 on the 26th. I received my Revolution case on the 5th (which I love btw, the only downside is that the speakers don't have a 'dust guard') but there was no sign of my slimline. I finally contacted exact-deal yesterday (3 days after my shipment was due to arrive) to ask where the hell my case was.

I got a reply from them stating that the black slimline case I ordered was out of stock and they were not sending out my replacement till "Tuesday" which was quite vague. Normally they notify you if a product is not in stock before your delivery date... I immediately asked for a refund. I'm glad most of you like your slimlines, but to those who are having issues - the roocase and supcase are also decent options. I, myself, am pretty happy with the revolution since I carry my N10 in my briefcase to work and school (which is something most of the smart cases aren't very durable for). The only downside is, like previously mentioned, that the case doesn't have a speaker "grille" and the stands feel a little flimsy but they've held up fine so far.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] leyvatron:
I finally received mine and I don't have a nexus 10 anymore. :( I'm giving it away on my YouTube channel for free.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] hughlle:
Just got a second dispatch email....
[Nexus 10 Accessories] vcbacon@hotmail.com:
Poetic slim line case - new batch doesn't fit.

I was really disappointed after getting this case yesterday:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AD6W50O/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00

The Nexus 10 would only fit in the case if you put it in upside down so that it covered the power switch.

I only discovered this after both my husband and myself tried in vain to try and get the Nexus 10 in the case right side up.

Now I am faced with returning it.

Anyone got another case suggestion - one that the Nexus 10 will actually fit in?

Update...I just got in contact with Exact-deal and was extremely impressed.

They were most responsive.

They are sending me a different case.

I opted to try this one instead:

http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-HardBa...7761588&sr=8-15&keywords=nexus+10+case+poetic

BTW, you won't find a telephone number on the web for exact-deal, but on the package it says:

Exact Design Inc., 1661 Tennessee St.Unit 30, San Francisco CA 94107

(415) 826-6688

I was able to contact them at this phone number and could make arrangements directly though I had emailed them from Amazon yesterday.

They found my email while I was on the phone and processed it immediately.

This they followed up with an email and notice and tracking number for the new package they are sending out today.

How's this for service!
[Nexus 10 Accessories] jorgemiguellopes:
+1
[Nexus 10 Accessories] mark.m.moran:
Hey there,

I took the plunge and ordered the exact same case as you! Have you gotten it yet? Hoe does it fit? Are you happy with it?

All the best,

Mark
[Nexus 10 Accessories] gwenny:
I'm seeing exactly what you're talking about. If you run your finger from the glass to the plastic, you'll feel it...try it with the case off, then with the case on and you might see what Nick is talking about.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] pdubcramp:
I'm going to return mine. It makes the tablet harder to use and feels cheap to me. I got sick of how difficult it is to reach the buttons with how recessed they are with the case on. I initially thought the guy complaining about the logo on front was being overly anal. But after holding mine, I don't enjoy that cross logo much either. I think a sleeve is better for my usage.

It's not a terrible case at all though. I can see how a lot of people are satisfied.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] rp181:
Just received my black case. First impressions, excellent case. Fits well, the stand works better than I thought, and feels good without making it much heavier/bigger. The buttons are recessed quite a bit now, but not an issue for me as I rarely use the volume buttons, and now I never use the power button with the smart cover. It's a little weird that it's upside down, but not a big issue, and actually easier in some cases. Not sure about durability, but for 15$, seems very durable for the price.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] js4tda:
Got mines today no problems with screen lift. The control buttons recessed gets a little getting used to but not bad in my opinion it helps from accidentally pressing the buttons. The fit is good I like it very much. Only thing for improvement would be the way the cover folds back. Would be nice to have it fold a little smaller like the iPad cover to use as a holder in portrait mode. Other than that great case.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] joeski27:
Agreed, very nice case, and I (at least so far) have not discovered any problems with screen lift. :good:
[Nexus 10 Accessories] roshanpius:
I got the case 2 days back. The quality seems to be Ok. Not great.

I have the raised screen issue. It is just too tight for my liking. I have not yet figured out how to pry the tablet off the case without breaking the tablet. Any suggestions?
[Nexus 10 Accessories] imnotsure68:
Made an account just to say:

case fits firm but definitely does not force to much pressure on the tablet to cause screen lift or other obvious issues.

Being a cheap case quality testing is probs non existent but I can assure people at least the intended final product is completely fine.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] Jigjags:
got mine yesterday and love it...not sure about the edges though it looks like the "leather" could peel back but we will see how it goes
[Nexus 10 Accessories] eager27:
I gave in and put the dremmel to the bottom right hand grip. The case fits fine now, easy to remove and no flexing the plastic cover anymore.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] Noobla_Khan:
Got mine yesterday, fits snug but I am not seeing any screen lift. Good case for $15, does what I expected it to do.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] moosetender8:
Good case but...

Received my Poetic Slimline from Amazon. Great case. Only complaint is that it makes using the power and volume buttons difficult. If the cutout was bigger, that would make it better.

I really want the official case that attaches to the back, less bulk! Google, please release it! :cyclops:
[Nexus 10 Accessories] daveotero:
I'm also really happy with the case. Mine fits snug but it also easy to remove. I was surprised how stable the stands are at every angle. More than sturdy enough to type on and even at the steepest angle it stays upright on unstable surfaces like my bed or stomach. It's about as low profile as the case could possibly be while still protecting the device. It also looks much better than those other puffy leather cases. Can't believe this thing was only $15. More than worth it.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] bigbamboo5:
I second this. Very happy with mine...
[Nexus 10 Accessories] Johan1976:
Care to share some pictures showing exactly where you used the dremmel? I had the same idea. Not that I see any problem but better be safe than sorry.

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[Nexus 10 Accessories] stev067:
My slimline arrived yesterday, and I don't have problems with too snug of a fit, or anything like that. It's built well. The one thing that bugs the heck out of me is that on my old case, It had an elastic strap for holding the cover in place while I'm reading or whatever. The cover on this case just flops around when its open, and I guess I had assumed the magnets would stick to the back also.

I'm playing with the idea of buying some snaps, and gluing them onto the outside corners, so I can fold the cover back, and snap it into place. I think poetic is getting close to having a really nice case. It's just too bad the tablet doesn't have magnets built into it already, but how hard could it be to install some? :laugh:
[Nexus 10 Accessories] Rodeojones:
My Slimline arrived today. It's being sent back tomorrow. I'm terribly disappointed with it. The fit is way too tight (got a bit of screen lift like others are experiencing), the buttons too difficult to push (better design and planning would have eliminated this), and the stand is useless. No matter how I attempted to configure the cover, and regardless of the angle, constant adjustments were required to keep it from slipping (on a flat and stable surface mind you). Maybe I got a bad unit, or maybe I'm too picky, but this definitely isn't what I was looking for.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] meletios:
Some snaps please
[Nexus 10 Accessories] bigbamboo5:
You may have got a duff unit. Mine stands perfectly, has no screen lift and although the buttons ARE hard to push, I don't really ever use mine as the magnetic cover turns the unit off (or at least sends it to sleep...) I'm sure you're not happy, but I wanted to say that not everyone is unhappy - for the money, my cover is great.